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  Tracking Giants - Big Trees Tiny...

  Amanda Lewis, Dr. Diana...

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  Amanda Lewis was an overachieving, burned-out book editor most familiar with trees as dead blocks of paper. A dedicated "indoorswoman," she could barely tell a birch from a beech. But that didn't stop her from pledging to visit all of the biggest trees in British Columbia, a Canadian province known for its rugged terrain and gigantic trees. 
   
   
   
  The "Champion" trees on Lewis's ambitious list ranged from mighty Western red cedars to towering arbutus. The only problem? Well, there were many . . . 
   
   
   
  Climate change and a pandemic aside, Lewis's lack of wilderness experience, the upsetting reality of old-growth logging, the ever-changing nature of trees, and the pressures of her one-year time frame complicated her quest. Burned out again—and realizing that her "checklist" approach to life might be the problem—she reframed her search for trees to something humbler and more meaningful: getting to know forests in an interconnected way. 
   
   
   
  Weaving in insights from writers and artists, Lewis uncovers what we're really after when we pursue the big things—revealing that sometimes it's the smaller joys, the mindsets we have, and the companions we're with that make us feel more connected to the natural world.

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  Charged - A History of Batteries...

  James Morton Turner

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  Winner of the 24th Annual Susanne M. Glasscock Humanities Book Prize 
   
   
   
  Finalist for the 2023 Cundill History Prize 
   
   
   
  Gold Medal Recipient, Nautilus Book Awards, Sustainability 
   
   
   
  To achieve fossil fuel independence, few technologies are more important than batteries. Used for powering zero-emission vehicles, storing electricity from solar panels and wind turbines, and revitalizing the electric grid, batteries are essential to scaling up the renewable energy resources that help address global warming. But given the unique environmental impact of batteries—including mining, disposal, and more—does a clean energy transition risk trading one set of problems for another? 
   
   
   
  In Charged, James Morton Turner unpacks the history of batteries to explore why solving "the battery problem" is critical to a clean energy transition. As climate activists focus on what a clean energy future will create the history of batteries offers a sharp reminder of what building that future will consume. With new insight on the consequences for people and communities on the front lines, Turner draws on the past for crucial lessons that will help us build a just and clean energy future, from the ground up.

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  Epic Disruptions - 11...

  Scott D. Anthony

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  From gunpowder to generative AI, the forces of disruption are repeatedly rewriting the rules of business, society, and human possibility. But what drives these revolutionary changes? In Epic Disruptions, innovation expert Scott Anthony weaves together the stories behind history's most transformative disruptions. Through eleven pivotal innovations, Anthony reveals the hidden patterns behind world-changing breakthroughs. But Epic Disruptions goes beyond just celebrating invention. Through storytelling and analysis, Anthony introduces the iconoclasts who dared to think differently—the Renaissance-era scientists, French-cooking enthusiasts, and corporate visionaries who saw opportunities others missed. He decodes how genuine disruption actually happens, stripping away the mythology. As artificial intelligence and other technologies promise to unleash another wave of transformation, Epic Disruptions arrives at the perfect moment—offering innovators and curious listeners a fascinating exploration of how radical change reshapes industries, launches new powers, and occasionally changes everything. 
   
  This audiobook includes a bonus afterword not included in the print edition.

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  AWS App Runner

  Sam Kusi

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  AWS App Runner is a fully managed service that makes it easier to deploy web applications and APIs directly from source code or container images without managing the underlying infrastructure. 
  In this concise edition of Cloud Uncovered, Sam Kusi explains how AWS App Runner can automatically build and deploy applications, provision the required compute resources, balance traffic, and scale capacity as demand changes. Discover how App Runner gives developers a streamlined path from application code to a running cloud service while AWS handles much of the infrastructure behind it. 
  Designed for beginners, aspiring cloud professionals, and anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of AWS, this short audio explainer makes managed application deployment clear and accessible.

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  Data Quality for Beginners -...

  SAM CAMPBELL

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  "Data Quality for Beginners: Architecting Scalable Solutions for Informed Decision-Making and Innovation" is an essential guide for those embarking on the journey to understand and improve the quality of data within their organizations. This comprehensive book demystifies the complexities surrounding data quality, offering readers a foundational understanding coupled with practical insights into architecting scalable solutions that foster informed decision-making and drive innovation. 
  Starting with the basics, the book explores the critical importance of high-quality data in the modern business landscape, where data-driven decisions and strategies have become paramount. It introduces readers to the key concepts of data quality, including accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, and reliability, and explains why each is vital for organizational success. 
  The heart of the book is dedicated to guiding beginners through the process of establishing robust data quality management frameworks (DQMFs). It covers the steps involved in assessing current data quality, setting realistic improvement goals, and developing strategies to address identified issues. The book emphasizes the role of continuous monitoring and maintenance to ensure long-term data quality, alongside the implementation of effective data governance to support these efforts. 
  "Data Quality for Beginners" also dives into the technical aspects of architecting scalable data quality solutions, including the selection and application of data quality tools and technologies. It explores how artificial intelligence and machine learning can be leveraged to enhance data quality processes, making them more efficient and proactive. 
   

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  Data Science on AWS - Unleashing...

  Saimon Carrie

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  "Data Science on AWS: Unlocking Scalable Solutions" is an essential guide for data scientists, machine learning engineers, and IT professionals seeking to leverage the comprehensive capabilities of Amazon Web Services to enhance their data science projects. This book provides a detailed exploration of the AWS ecosystem, offering insights into how its powerful tools and services can be used to store, process, and analyze vast amounts of data efficiently. 
  Starting with a foundation in cloud computing concepts and the basics of AWS, the book guides you through setting up a secure and robust data science environment. From managing data storage options like S3 and Redshift to conducting exploratory data analysis with tools like Athena and QuickSight, this guide ensures you have the know-how to handle data at scale. 
  Dive deeper into the mechanics of building, training, and deploying machine learning models using Amazon SageMaker, and explore advanced techniques using AWS's cutting-edge services for deep learning and reinforcement learning. Learn about scalable data processing capabilities with services like EMR and AWS Glue, and discover strategies for real-time and batch processing to keep your projects agile and responsive. 
  "Data Science on AWS" also covers vital operational practices, including securing your data infrastructure, monitoring and automating deployments, and optimizing costs. With practical advice and real-world examples, this book is not just about theory but about applying what you learn to solve real business problems effectively. 
  Whether you're looking to start a new data science project on AWS, streamline existing processes, or scale your applications, this book will be an invaluable resource, providing you with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in the evolving landscape of data science in the cloud. 
   

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