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  Attraction Love Sex - The Inside...

  Simon LeVay

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  Sex, after hunger, may be the most powerful motivating force in our lives. It drives us to seek intimate contact with others and to form relationships that may be fleeting or lifelong, blissful or troubled. Yet many mysteries surround sex and sexuality: Why don't we reproduce by virgin birth? Why does so much of our sexual behavior have nothing to do with reproduction? Why isn't everyone heterosexual? How does the brain create sexual arousal? How do sexual kinks develop? Is porn harmful? What is the relationship between sex and love? 
   
   
   
  In Attraction, Love, Sex, Simon LeVay introduces listeners to a memorable cast of researchers trying to answer these questions and many more. A biologist dredges a New Zealand lake for asexual mud snails. Psychologists measure whether eating a good meal changes a man's idea of female beauty. Physiologists place lovers in brain scanners. Geneticists reconstruct the sex crimes of Genghis Khan. Neuroscientists create mice whose sexual behavior can be switched on and off. A zoologist traps and releases 260,000 voles and launches a new science of love. 
   
   
   
  LeVay distills vast expertise on the biology and psychology of sex into an engaging and easy-to-understand survey. This book reveals how scientists are unraveling the secrets of sex and, in the process, shattering many traditional ideas and prejudices.

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  The Future of Packaging - From...

  Anonimo

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  Tom Szaky sets out to do the impossible - eliminate all waste. This book paints a future of a "circular economy" that relies on responsible reuse and recycling to propel the world towards eradicating overconsumption and waste. 
   
   
  The Future of Packaging provides a straightforward solution to tackling the daunting issues of waste in the packaging industry by returning to a "circular economy." Beginning with a critique of the irresponsibility of the packaging industry and its contributions to wastefulness, Tom Szaky and his coauthors illuminate the path towards a waste-free future with lessons from the past. The goal of this book is to serve as a guide for designing a circular economy, showcasing how the world has moved away from circular systems of consumption (i.e. refillable milk/water/beer) to largely linear systems (i.e. milk bags/plastic bottles/plastic kegs). Objects were circular up until the 1940s, after which complex materials and a culture of consumerism began to create waste that nature couldn't handle. The way to get back to more circular systems starts with design and, after that, implementing systems. With the support and experiences of industry leaders in sustainable development, Szaky helps readers make the shift from a linear economy, which depends on extracting resources and overconsumption, to a circular economy that allows for growth.

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  Neural Networks for Beginners -...

  Daniel Garfield

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  Are you curious about the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence and how it powers cutting-edge technologies such as self-driving cars, virtual assistants, and advanced medical diagnostics? Do you find the concept of neural networks intriguing but feel overwhelmed by their complexity? Fear not! "Neural Networks for Beginners" is your comprehensive gateway into the exciting realm of AI and its most versatile tool: neural networks. 
  In this beginner's guide, you will embark on an enlightening journey that demystifies the intricacies of neural networks, making even the most complex concepts accessible to all. Starting with the basics, you'll explore the fundamental building blocks of artificial neurons and learn how they mimic the human brain's function. As you progress, you'll delve into the core architectures of neural networks, such as Multi-Layer Perceptrons (MLPs), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), uncovering their unique applications and strengths. 
  The book goes beyond theory by providing a hands-on approach to training neural networks. You'll learn how to preprocess data, handle various data types, and employ optimization techniques like the Backpropagation Algorithm and Gradient Descent. With practical examples and step-by-step guidance, you'll develop a solid understanding of how to build and train neural networks for real-world tasks. 
  "Neural Networks for Beginners" is the perfect companion to navigate the exciting landscape of AI. Embark on this enlightening journey and embrace the limitless possibilities of neural networks to create innovative solutions and shape the world of tomorrow. Get ready to unleash the power of AI's most versatile tool! 
   

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  Fundamentals of Data Engineering...

  Daniel Garfield

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  "Fundamentals of Data Engineering: Building Robust Data Systems for Modern Analytics and Insights" is an essential guide for aspiring and experienced data engineers alike, providing a comprehensive overview of the principles, techniques, and technologies involved in designing and maintaining robust data systems. 
  In today's data-driven world, organizations heavily rely on data engineering to transform raw data into valuable insights. This book begins by introducing the fundamental concepts of data engineering and its vital role in the modern data landscape. It explores various data acquisition and ingestion techniques, including extracting data from diverse sources and real-time streaming. 
  The book delves into data transformation and processing, covering essential topics such as data cleaning, integration, and building efficient data pipelines. It also provides insights into different data storage and management approaches, including relational and non-relational databases, data modeling, and warehousing. 
  Ensuring data quality and governance is crucial, and this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to assess data quality, implement governance frameworks, and adhere to privacy and security regulations. 
  Scalability is a significant concern in handling large volumes of data, and the book explores distributed computing, cluster frameworks, and resource management techniques to address scalability challenges effectively. 
  Data analytics and visualization play a vital role in extracting meaningful insights from data. The book covers exploratory data analysis, analytics techniques, and visualization tools, enabling readers to derive valuable conclusions from their data. 
  The book concludes with a glimpse into future trends in data engineering, including emerging technologies and the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on the field. 
   

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  The Invisible Hand - Economic...

  Davis Truman

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  "The Invisible Hand" delves deep into the clandestine world of economic intelligence and industrial espionage, where the forces shaping global economies are often unseen and unknown. 
  In this riveting exploration, author Davis Truman unveils the intricate web of intrigue that underpins modern capitalism. From covert operations to sophisticated cyber-espionage, this book reveals how nations and corporations deploy their resources relentlessly to gain a competitive advantage. 
  Drawing on real-life examples and historical case studies, "The Invisible Hand" exposes the covert tactics governments and businesses employ to gain insight into their rivals' strategies, steal trade secrets, and manipulate markets.

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  Marginlands - Indian Landscapes...

  Arati Kumar-Rao

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  AN ENVIRONMENTALIST’S JOURNEY THROUGH INDIA’S PRECIOUS YET VULNERABLE LANDSCAPES.In the boundless Thar, deemed a ‘wasteland’ by the authorities, miners bulldoze sand dunes guarding life-sustaining water. The Gangetic dolphin, once a thriving apex predator, struggles for survival as its riverine habitat is fragmented by dams and roiled by incessant shipping. Deep in the mangrove forests of the Sunderban, tigers prey on desperate crab-catchers. Encroachments on the Mumbai coastline unleash cataclysmic floods. Along the eroding beaches of Kerala, fishers live in fear of the sea swallowing them whole. As the spectre of climate change compounds these natural and human-induced disasters, India’s most endangered landscapes are pushed to the precipice of destruction.Arati Kumar-Rao journeys to these marginlands, listening intently to their inhabitants, paying close attention to each fissure, fold and ripple, as she documents the misguided decisions, wilfully ignored warnings and disregarded evidence that have brought us almost to a point of no return. But the land is still rich in ancient wisdom, and its cracks hold lessons that may yet aid us in undoing centuries of slow violence – so long as one is willing to attune their senses.Combining enthralling nature writing and journalism with immersive art and photography, Marginlands is an urgent, vital work by a passionate chronicler of our environment.

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