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  A Darwinian Survival Guide -...

  Salvatore J. Agosta, Daniel R....

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  Despite efforts to sustain civilization, humanity faces existential threats from overpopulation, globalized trade and travel, urbanization, and global climate change. In A Darwinian Survival Guide, Daniel Brooks and Salvatore Agosta offer a novel—and hopeful—perspective on how to meet these tremendous challenges by changing the discourse from sustainability to survival. Darwinian evolution, the world’s only theory of survival, is the means by which the biosphere has persisted and renewed itself following past environmental perturbations, and it has never failed, they explain. 
   
   
   
  Brooks and Agosta trace the evolutionary path from the early days of humans through the Late Pleistocene and the beginning of the Anthropocene all the way to the Great Acceleration of technological humanity around 1950, demonstrating how our creative capacities have allowed humanity to survive. However, constant conflict without resolution has made the Anthropocene not only unsustainable, but unsurvivable. They reveal a middle ground, with two options: alter our behavior now at great expense and extend civilization or fail to act and rebuild in accordance with those same principles. If we take the latter, then our immediate goal ought to focus on preserving as many of humanity's positive achievements as possible to shorten the time needed to rebuild.

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  Computer Systems and Networking...

  Saimon Carrie

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  Unlock the mysteries of technology and embark on a journey into the realm of computer systems and networking with "Computer Systems and Networking for Beginners." This comprehensive beginner's guide serves as your essential companion to understanding the intricacies of computer systems, mastering networking essentials, and laying the groundwork for seamless digital connectivity. 
  Designed for readers with little to no prior knowledge, this book offers a step-by-step exploration of fundamental concepts in an accessible and engaging manner. From deciphering the inner workings of computer hardware to unraveling the complexities of network protocols, each chapter provides a comprehensive overview accompanied by practical examples and real-world scenarios. 
  Discover the building blocks of computer systems, including hardware components, software systems, and operating principles. Dive into the world of networking and gain a deep understanding of LANs, WANs, wireless networks, and the protocols that govern them. Explore essential networking devices, learn about IP addressing, and unravel the mysteries of data transmission over the internet. 
  "Computer Systems and Networking for Beginners" equips you with the tools and insights you need to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology with confidence and proficiency. 
   

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  About Face - How Airway...

  Sheryl Pomerance

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  Face size matters! 
  90% of the population reaches adulthood with underdeveloped midfaces and lower jaws. This causes lots of crowding—the teeth, tongue, tonsils, and adenoids are crowded. The nasal septum deviates to one side or the other, ears get congested. The airway is restricted, and the body responds by shifting into the Sympathetic Nervous System. Living in low-level sympathetic mode erodes health. This can contribute to anxiety, headaches, low thyroid, ADHD/ADD symptoms, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and many other common mental or physical health conditions. 
  Dr. Pomerance was part of that 90%. In About Face, she shares her Airway Dentistry expertise regarding face size and health outcomes stemming from years of continuing education, her personal health struggles, and decades of clinical experience, explaining:How facial underdevelopment happensWhat to do to avoid itHow to identify itHow to resolve the underdevelopment to restore health and wellbeing 
  Whether you're a dental professional or simply want to learn more about the subject to improve your quality of life, About Face provides a wealth of information and resources in an accessible, comprehensive format.

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  Cobol - Cobol Database Interaction

  Andy Vickler

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  Are you interested in getting a better understanding of the COBOL programming language? 
  Do you seek to know how COBOL interacts with other database management systems? 
  Would you like to expand your knowledge base of database systems? 
  COBOL Database Interaction is a set of techniques that allow us to interact with databases. COBOL Database Interaction is used to retrieve, store, and modify specific records in a database table. It is done by modifying row values. This feature of COBOL allows us to perform everyday tasks such as deleting or updating records in a database table while restoring the original state of the data after the updated records have been deleted. 
  COBOL Database Interaction is used to update records in a database table selectively. It is done by modifying row values without affecting other records in the same table. COBOL Database Interaction allows us to perform tasks such as deleting or updating specific, preexisting records, and also provides us with a mechanism by which we can create new, empty records (without having to create them manually) before saving them to their original data tables. 
  Why is it necessary to understand COBOL database interaction? 
  Understanding the basics of COBOL database interaction is essential in the technology field because COBOL has been used in many industries and is still in use today. In addition, this knowledge can be applied to many software applications and programs.

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  Trees

  Alexander C. Martin, Herbert S. Zim

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  This eBook is best viewed on a color device.This Golden Guide describes and illustrates in full color more than 140 of our most common trees. Learn:-How to recognize tree shapes, flowers, buds, leaves, and fruits-Where each species grows-The parts of a tree and the various kinds of treesPerfect for nature lovers of all ages, this is an indispensable guide for everyone who wants to be able to recognize the different trees in North America.

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  Quantum Physics for Beginners

  John Kaplan

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  FOR SOME IT LOOKS LIKE MAGIC, FOR OTHERS IT IS A PURE SCIENCE…- Have you ever felt an interest in the work of Planck, Einstein or Bohr?- Would you like to understand why everything is energy and what energy really is?- Or maybe, you want to dive deep into the fascinating science of quantum physics, understand the basics and more advanced aspects?If you answered "Yes" to at least one of these questions, then keep reading…For hundreds of years, scientists of quantum physics have been telling things that looked unrealistic at the time they were living in. These scientists understood that everything is energy and discovered the most unbelievable laws that you are probably already familiar with. Today these scientists are called geniuses and the knowledge they discovered at that time is recognized and well appreciated.In this book, you will learn the core of quantum physics, everything that these wise men have discovered. The knowledge you are going to put into your head will be explained in an elementary terms and examples so you don't have to think too much about it and spend a lot of time trying to understand it.Here is just a short brief of this book:- Complete quantum physics guide for beginners- Fundamental principles and laws- The material and non-material world made simple- 4 sciences that quantum physics apply to- How is Q.P being used in today's world?And much much more…This is a fascinating topic, something unknown to most people. I think you are very interested in it, so don't wait.Scroll up, click on "Buy Now" and dive deep into the unknown world of Quantum Physics!

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