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  The Age of Extremes - Book 8...

  Joy Hakim

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  For the captains of industry-men like Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan, and Henry Ford-the Gilded Age is a time of big money. Technology boomed with the invention of trains, telephones, electric lights, harvesters, vacuum cleaners, and more. But for millions of immigrant workers, it is a time of big struggles, with adults and children alike working 12 to 14 hour a day under extreme, dangerous conditions. The disparity between the rich and the poor was dismaying, which prompted some of the people to action. In An Age of Extremes, you will meet Mother Jones, Ida Tarbell, Big Bill Haywood, Sam Gompers, and other movers and shakers, and get swept up in the enthusiasm of Teddy Roosevelt. You'll also watch the United States tae its greatest role on the world stage since the Revolution, as it enters the bloody battlefields of Europe in World War I.

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  Dying Green - A Journey through...

  Christine Vatovec

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  The slow violence being inflicted on our environment—through everything from carbon emissions to plastic pollution—also represents an impending public health catastrophe. Yet standard health care practices are more concerned with short-term outcomes than long-term sustainability. Every resource used to deliver medical care, from IV tubes to antibiotics to electricity, has a significant environmental impact. This raises an urgent ethical dilemma: in striving to improve the health outcomes of individual patients, are we damaging human health on a global scale? 
   
   
    
  In Dying Green, award-winning educator Christine Vatovec offers an engaging study that asks us to consider the broader environmental sustainability of health care. Through a comparative analysis of the care provided to terminally ill patients in a conventional cancer ward, a palliative care unit, and an acute-care hospice facility, she shows how decisions made at a patient's bedside govern the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry. Likewise, Dying Green offers insights on the many opportunities that exist for reducing the ecological impacts of medical practices in general, while also enhancing care for the dying in particular. By envisioning a more sustainable approach to care, this book offers a way forward that is better for both patients and the planet.

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  The Pattern on The Stone - The...

  W. Daniel Hillis

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  Most people are baffled by how computers work and assume that they will never understand them. What they don't realize-and what Daniel Hillis's short book brilliantly demonstrates-is that computers' seemingly complex operations can be broken down into a few simple parts that perform the same simple procedures over and over again. Computer wizard Hillis offers an easy-to-follow explanation of how data is processed that makes the operations of a computer seem as straightforward as those of a bicycle.Avoiding technobabble or discussions of advanced hardware, the lucid explanations and colorful anecdotes in The Pattern on the Stonego straight to the heart of what computers really do. Hillis proceeds from an outline of basic logic to clear descriptions of programming languages, algorithms, and memory. He then takes readers in simple steps up to the most exciting developments in computing today-quantum computing, parallel computing, neural networks, and self-organizing systems.Written clearly and succinctly by one of the world's leading computer scientists, The Pattern on the Stone is an indispensable guide to understanding the workings of that most ubiquitous and important of machines: the computer.

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  Scrum

  Jim D Johnston

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  In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, teams need a structured yet flexible approach to deliver value quickly and efficiently. Scrum is a powerful Agile framework that helps organizations manage complex projects by breaking work into small, manageable cycles called sprints, enabling continuous improvement and rapid delivery. 
  This practical guide introduces the core principles of Scrum and explains how teams can use it to improve collaboration, transparency, and productivity. It is designed for beginners as well as professionals who want to apply Scrum effectively in real-world projects across industries such as software development, product management, and business transformation.

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  Cybernetics Guide - A...

  James Ferry

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  James Ferry 
  From its origins in the groundbreaking work of pioneers like Norbert Wiener and Warren McCulloch to its modern-day applications in robotics, artificial intelligence, biology, and beyond, cybernetics has revolutionized our understanding of complex systems and their behavior. In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover:Foundations of Cybernetics: Explore the fundamental concepts that underpin cybernetics, including feedback loops, control systems, and information theory. Gain insight into the principles that govern the behavior of cybernetic systems and learn how they shape the world around us.Applications Across Disciplines: Delve into the diverse applications of cybernetics in fields such as robotics, control systems, biology, neuroscience, and social systems. Learn how cybernetic principles are transforming industries, driving innovation, and shaping the future of technology and society.Practical Insights and Techniques: Equip yourself with practical tools and techniques for designing, implementing, and optimizing cybernetic systems. From designing feedback mechanisms to navigating ethical considerations, this guide provides invaluable insights for practitioners and enthusiasts alike.Future Directions and Challenges: Explore the cutting-edge advancements, emerging trends, and ethical dilemmas shaping the future of cybernetics. Gain perspective on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead and discover how you can contribute to shaping the future of this dynamic field. 
  "Cybernetics Guide" is your essential companion to understanding and mastering the principles of cybernetics. Packed with clear explanations, real-world examples, and practical insights, this book is your gateway to unlocking the potential of cybernetics and shaping a future where intelligent systems thrive. 
   

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  The Universal Timekeepers -...

  David J. Helfand

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  Atoms are unfathomably tiny. It takes fifteen million trillion of them to make up a single poppy seed—give or take a few billion. And there's hardly anything to them: atoms are more than 99.9999999999 percent empty space. Yet scientists have learned to count these slivers of near nothingness with precision and to peer into their internal states. In looking so closely, we have learned that atoms, because of their inimitable signatures and imperturbable internal clocks, are little archives holding the secrets of the past. 
   
   
   
  David J. Helfand reconstructs the history of the universe—back to its first microsecond 13.8 billion years ago—with the help of atoms. He shows how, by using detectors and reactors, microscopes and telescopes, we can decode the tales these infinitesimal particles tell, answering questions such as: Is a medieval illustrated prayer book real or forged? How did maize cultivation spread from the highlands of central Mexico to New England? What was Earth's climate like before humans emerged? Where can we find clues to identify the culprit in the demise of the dinosaurs? When did our planet and solar system form? Can we trace the births of atoms in the cores of massive stars or even glimpse the origins of the universe itself?

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