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  Dividing Lines - How...

  Deborah N. Archer

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  Our nation's transportation system is crumbling. But as acclaimed scholar and ACLU president Deborah Archer warns in Dividing Lines, before we can think about rebuilding and repairing, we must consider the role race has played in transportation infrastructure, from the early twentieth century and into the present day. 
   
   
   
  As Archer demonstrates, the success of the Civil Rights movement and the fall of Jim Crow in the 1960s did not mean the end of segregation. With state-sanctioned racism no longer legal, officials across the country turned to transportation infrastructure to keep Americans divided. A wealthy white neighborhood could no longer be "protected" by racial covenants and segregated shops, but a multilane road, with no pedestrian crossings, could be built along its border to make it difficult for people from a lower-income community to visit. Highways could not be routed through Black neighborhoods based on the race of their residents, but those neighborhoods' lower property values—a legacy of racial exclusion—could justify their destruction. 
   
   
   
  Drawing on a wealth of sources, including interviews with people who now live in the shadow of highways and other major infrastructure projects, Archer presents a sweeping, national account—from Atlanta and Houston to Indianapolis and New York City—of our persistent divisions.

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  William Stanek's The Living...

  The Editors of Our American...

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  Acadia was made where stone, ice, and ocean met.
  
  Granite formed deep underground. Glaciers reshaped mountains and valleys. Rising seas flooded a broken coast. Tide, forest, fire, wind, and weather continue to remake the island edge.
  
  William Stanek's The Living Acadia Biography follows that landscape through Wabanaki relationships, coastal travel, settlement, tourism, philanthropy, preservation, road and carriage-road design, fire, ecological change, and the creation of a national park unlike any other.
  
  Acadia's intimacy can make it seem simple.
  
  Its biography reveals a complicated coastal world shaped not only by nature, but by choices about land, access, design, ownership, memory, and what kind of landscape Americans believed should endure.

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  Graph Data Science with Python...

  Timothy Eastridge

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  Practical approaches to leveraging graph data science to solve real-world challenges.
  Book Description
  Graph Data Science with Python and Neo4j is your ultimate guide to unleashing the potential of graph data science by blending Python's robust capabilities with Neo4j's innovative graph database technology. From fundamental concepts to advanced analytics and machine learning techniques, you'll learn how to leverage interconnected data to drive actionable insights. Beyond theory, this book focuses on practical application, providing you with the hands-on skills to tackle real-world challenges. You'll explore cutting-edge integrations with Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT to build advanced recommendation systems. With intuitive frameworks and interconnected data strategies, you'll elevate your analytical prowess. This book offers a straightforward approach to mastering graph data science. With detailed explanations, real-world examples, and a dedicated GitHub repository filled with code examples, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their data practices with graph technology. Join us on this transformative journey across various industries, and unlock new, actionable insights from your data. ?
  Table of Contents
  1. Introduction to Graph Data Science
  2. Getting Started with Python and Neo4j
  3. Import Data into the Neo4j Graph Database
  4. Cypher Query Language
  5. Visualizing Graph Networks
  6. Enriching Neo4j Data with ChatGPT
  7. Neo4j Vector Index and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  8. Graph Algorithms in Neo4j
  9. Recommendation Engines Using Embeddings
  10. Fraud Detection      
  CLOSING SUMMARY      The Future of Graph Data Science      
  Index

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  Embracing Mental Health...

  Emma Green

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  Embracing Mental Health Awareness: Understanding, Support, and Well-being - A Guide to Navigating Challenges and Cultivating Resilience is a complete guidebook that gives people the tools they need to put their mental health and well-being first in today's busy world. This book goes into great detail about mental health and gives useful advice to help readers understand how important it is, spot signs of trouble, and get the help they need. 
  The book talks about important issues like reducing stigma, building strong support networks, and making people more emotionally resilient. It does this by using clear language and methods that have been shown to work. It talks about how self-care, mindfulness, and therapy can help you deal with stress, worry, and other mental health problems. The book gives readers useful tips on how to live a peaceful life, improve their emotional intelligence, and keep their relationships healthy. 
  This book is a great resource for anyone who wants to improve their own mental health, help a loved one, or raise understanding in their community. It helps people understand mental health better and understand how others feel, giving readers the tools they need to face problems with confidence and kindness. Embracing Mental Health Awareness is more than just a guide; it's a call to action to build resilience and a culture of health.

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  Ultimate Midjourney for Creative...

  Pawan Nayar

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  Expand your imagination. Redefine creativity. Master the future of AI-driven art.
  Book Description
  Midjourney is revolutionizing creativity, empowering professionals to produce visually stunning, AI-driven designs with unmatched precision and impact. This book is your ultimate guide to mastering Midjourney, whether you're new to AI tools or an experienced creator ready to elevate your work to new heights.
  Start with the fundamentals of crafting effective prompts and navigating Midjourney’s features. Through 700+ striking visuals and 55+ hands-on projects, you’ll learn to refine your artistic style, design captivating compositions, and tell compelling stories using AI. Discover how to seamlessly blend creativity with technology to turn your concepts into breathtaking realities.
  Dive deeper into advanced techniques to apply Midjourney across branding, marketing, education, and personal projects. By the final chapter, you’ll possess the skills and vision to innovate and lead in your field. Whether you're aiming to enhance your career, inspire your audience, or achieve creative breakthroughs, this book is your key to unlocking limitless possibilities. Don’t just imagine—create. Start your journey to become a Creative Pro today!
  Table of Contents
  1. Introduction to Midjourney
  2. Basic Techniques in Midjourney
  3. Advanced Strategies for Midjourney
  4. Visual Storytelling and Concept Development
  5. Midjourney in Branding and Marketing Visuals
  6. Educational and Explanatory Content
  7. Publication and Editorial Design
  8. Advanced Artistic Techniques and Style Mastery
  9. Integrating Midjourney in Advanced Creative Workflows
  10. The Future of AI in Creative Industries       APPENDIX A Beyond the Said       
  
  Index

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  The Buck that Buries its Poo -...

  Quinton Coetzee

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  Is a zebra black with white stripes or white with black stripes? And why do flamingos stand on one leg while bats hang upside down? Did you know that a chameleon's tongue can shoot out at five times the acceleration of a fighter jet?
  In The Buck That Buries its Poo, naturalist Quinton Coetzee answers these and many other intriguing wildlife questions. He also dispels countless myths and elucidates some of the legends that surround creatures in the South African bush we thought we knew all about. For example, bats do not get tangled in people's hair (because they are far too adept at flying) and elephants are not afraid of mice (but they do fear bees!).
  Other tall tales you might hear around the campfire are that lions roll in animal dung, entrails or carcasses to disguise their scent, and that rhinos have a predilection for stamping out fires. What is true, though, is that hyenas are more closely related to cats than to dogs. This handy guide is based on Coetzee's own research and that of others, and his experience gleaned over decades living close to nature and wildlife. It seeks to unravel the mysteries of nature in Africa – from mammals and birds to arthropods and plants – with fascinating information and fun trivia. It is a book that will enlighten and entertain.
  PS: Zebras are black with white stripes!

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