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  Cougars on the Cliff - One Man's...

  Maurice Hornocker, David Johnson

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  Maurice Hornocker is recognized worldwide as the first scientist to unravel the secrets of America's most enigmatic predator—the mountain lion. A story of redemption, this book is a memoir about the never-before-told adventures, challenges, and controversies surrounding Hornocker's groundbreaking study of cougars in the remote reaches of the Idaho Primitive Area.North America's biggest cat was once killed for bounty dollars, slaughtered with impunity and driven toward extinction. But today's cat of intrigue, despite our lingering fears and misconceptions, has returned to much of its native range in the western United States and gained respect as a predator integral and necessary to wild ecosystems. This turnaround was triggered by one man: Maurice Hornocker. Cougars on the Cliff recounts the early years of his research when he tracked lions following a dog's nose and footprints in the snow—before telemetry was available. Hornocker was first to learn that mountain lions living in stable populations limit their own numbers through territoriality and a concept he called "mutual avoidance." This insight flew in the face of long-held beliefs that cougars were prolific and wanton killers that needed to be controlled as vermin. Thanks to Hornocker's work, today cougars can be found throughout the West and have even started to reclaim their place in New England.

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  The Trials of Life

  David Attenborough

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  The third and final updated edition of David Attenborough’s classic Life trilogy. Life on Earth covered evolution, Living Planet , ecology, and now The Trials of Life tackles ethology, the study of how animals behave. 
  ‘This is, quite simply, the best thing I’ve ever done.’ Sir David Attenborough on the TV series, The Trials of Life, upon which this book is based. 
  This is the third and last of Sir David’s great natural history books based on his TV series and competes his survey of the animal world that began with Life on Earth and continues with Living Planet. 
  In Life on Earth, Sir David showed how each group of animals evolved. In Living Planet he looked at the way they have adapted to the whole range of habitats in which they live. Now, in Trials of Life, he completes the story by revealing how animals behave – and why. 
  The Trials of Life by Attenborough, the Sunday Times bestselling author, is a testament to his profound understanding of animal behaviour, zoology, and environmental sciences. His commitment to nature, wildlife protection, and conservation is palpable in this bestselling book, making it a top choice for science and nature enthusiasts. 
  For fans of Alastair Fothergill (Our Planet), Mark Brownlow (Frozen Planet II), Chris Packham (Earth), James Honeyborne (Blue Planet II), and James Aldred (Goshawk Summer). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Linux From Scratch Version 78

  Gerard Beekmans

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  There are many reasons why you would want to read this book. One of the questions many people raise is, “why go through all the hassle of manually building a Linux system from scratch when you can just download and install an existing one?”
  
  One important reason for this project's existence is to help you learn how a Linux system works from the inside out. Building an LFS system helps demonstrate what makes Linux tick, and how things work together and depend on each other. One of the best things that this learning experience can provide is the ability to customize a Linux system to suit your own unique needs.
  Another key benefit of LFS is that it allows you to have more control over the system without relying on someone else's Linux implementation. With LFS, you are in the driver's seat and dictate every aspect of the system.
  LFS allows you to create very compact Linux systems. When installing regular distributions, you are often forced to install a great many programs which are probably never used or understood. These programs waste resources. You may argue that with today's hard drive and CPUs, such resources are no longer a consideration. Sometimes, however, you are still constrained by size considerations if nothing else. Think about bootable CDs, USB sticks, and embedded systems. Those are areas where LFS can be beneficial.
  Another advantage of a custom built Linux system is security. By compiling the entire system from source code, you are empowered to audit everything and apply all the security patches desired. It is no longer necessary to wait for somebody else to compile binary packages that fix a security hole. Unless you examine the patch and implement it yourself, you have no guarantee that the new binary package was built correctly and adequately fixes the problem.
  The goal of Linux From Scratch is to build a complete and usable foundation-level system. If you do not wish to build your own Linux system from scratch, you may not entirely benefit from the information in this book.
  There are too many other good reasons to build your own LFS system to list them all here. In the end, education is by far the most powerful of reasons. As you continue in your LFS experience, you will discover the power that information and knowledge truly bring.
  Donate or contribute to the LFS Project.Listed by Unglue.it.

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  Why Are All the Black Kids...

  American Classics

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  "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race" by Beverly Daniel Tatum is a pivotal exploration into the psychology of racism and the development of racial identity in the United States. This audiobook summary offers a streamlined version of Tatum's profound insights, presenting the key takeaways and analysis in a format that's both quick and easy to digest. By focusing on the essence of Tatum's research and arguments, we eliminate unnecessary details, allowing you to grasp the main lessons and principles in significantly less time. 
  Tatum, a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in the field of racial identity development, uses the titular question as a springboard to delve into broader discussions about race and racism. She addresses the reasons behind racial grouping in educational settings and the implications of these behaviors for both students and educators. With a focus on understanding and dialogue, Tatum provides readers with the tools to engage in meaningful conversations about race. 
  Whether you've already experienced the original book and wish to reinforce its most crucial lessons, or if you're approaching this content for the first time, this summary ensures that you receive all the practical information needed to apply Tatum's teachings. It serves as an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of race in education and society, offering clear, actionable insights for fostering a more inclusive and understanding environment.

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  This Is Your Captain Speaking -...

  Doug Morris

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  For everyone from frequent fliers to aviation geeks, travel buffs to nervous travelers, Captain Doug Morris tells you everything you want (and need!) to know about flight
  		 
  Captain Doug Morris has been writing for his airline’s in-flight magazine for 24 years and has answered a gamut of questions. This Is Your Captain Speaking will draw from his extensive experience and explain everything you ever wanted to know about airline travel: whether airliners have keys, why the bumps, what aircrew get up to on layovers, what’s the deal with “mile-high memberships,” and how to become a pilot. It also provides entertaining anecdotes from air travel’s unsung heroes — flight attendants. It’s the A to Z of airline travel with a twist of humor. The flight deck door will always be closed, but Doug exposes the unique inner world of aviation to the public.

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  First You Cry - The Classic...

  Betty Rollin

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  "Every woman. . . should read it. Her book has the simple touch of truth." —Gail Sheehy, Author of The Silent PassageNBC News correspondent Betty Rollin, glamorous, successful, and happily married, had it all—and then she learned that she had a malignant tumor in her breast. Written with wit, warmth, and soul searching honesty, First, You Cry is the inspiring true story about how one woman transformed the most terrifying ordeal of her life into a new beginning. With a new introduction and epilogue, this unique memoir serves as a fascinating retrospective of the twenty-five years since Rollin's first mastectomy and, given the continuing threat of breast cancer, tells a story that will inform all women as it touches them with its honesty and even, humor.

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