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  Second-Chance Horses - True...

  Callie Smith Grant

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  From miniature donkeys to enormous draft horses, from regal Arabian stallions to sassy Shetland ponies, horses and other equines bring us delight and comfort whenever we encounter them. Even more so, perhaps, when humans and horses are brought together through a rescue. Whether someone has started a rescue ranch on purpose or circumstances align to match up the right horse with the right person, stories of second chances warm our hearts and restore our hope. 
   
   
   
  This emotional and inspiring collection of true stories introduces you to a pony who helps a little girl get over her fear of riding, a donkey who discovers his purpose protecting vulnerable lambs, blind horses who teach their human about courage, and even a pony who somehow figures out how to drive a golf cart. By turns humorous and heartwarming, these delightful tales are the perfect companion for those times you long to slow down, take a load off, and enjoy the ride.

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  Cosmic Construction -...

  John Harpoon

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  The concept of interstellar megaprojects has long captured the imagination of visionaries and scientists alike. Initially, these ideas resided in the realm of science fiction, where vast space-faring civilizations would design and build monumental structures to harness the power of stars or travel across galaxies. As our understanding of space and technology has advanced, these once-fantastical ideas are slowly becoming more tangible. The vision behind cosmic construction is rooted in the ambition to secure humanity’s future by expanding our reach beyond Earth. By tapping into the immense resources of outer space and mastering the ability to construct in environments beyond our planet, we could ensure the longevity of civilization, address resource shortages, and even explore the potential for life beyond our solar system. 
  To fully appreciate the significance of cosmic construction, it’s essential to understand its historical context. From the early dreams of space exploration in the 20th century to the pioneering missions that landed humans on the Moon and sent robotic probes to distant planets, each milestone has contributed to the growing belief that humanity can and should venture beyond Earth. In parallel, speculative ideas like the construction of space elevators, O'Neill cylinders, and Dyson spheres began to emerge, pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible in space development. These ideas, once considered purely theoretical, now inspire ongoing research and technological development aimed at making such megastructures a reality.

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  The Backwoods of Everywhere -...

  R. E. Burrillo

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  Throughout personal essays spiked with humor and natural science, archaeologist R. E. Burrillo widens his range beyond his popular Behind the Bears Ears. 
   
   
   
  After an upstate New York childhood and a bartending stint in New Orleans's French Quarter, seasonal resort work led R. E. Burrillo to the desert Southwest, whose redrock landscapes were a source of stability through mental and physical illness. In The Backwoods of Everywhere, archaeologist Burrillo excavates his past, examining Indigenous and tourist cultures, the complexities of American archaeology, and what it means to be a local. From the ancient canal systems of Phoenix, Arizona, to the modern Mayan communities of the Yucatan Peninsula, to the depths of the Grand Canyon, Burrillo brings listeners on an entertaining romp chock-full of history, ecology, cultural preservation, and personal stories. 
   
   
   
  In the vein of Bill Bryson, Tim Cahill, and Ellen Meloy, Burrillo's is a fresh voice in humor-spiked nature writing and cultural commentary. Running throughout the wide-ranging topics of The Backwoods of Everywhere are themes of place and locality, and how these vary between cultures and individuals. Marrying the intensely personal with the complex and technical, Burrillo's candid voice brings humor, wonder, irony, and wit to each thought-provoking essay.

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  PMP Success Hacks: Elevate Your...

  Edwin Galloway

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  PMP Success Hacks: Elevate Your Project Management Game Today 
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  Your quest ends here! 
  This guide is your ultimate companion for deepening your knowledge, applying your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this resource, you'll be set for success. 
  Updated for the current project management standards. 
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  Man In My Head Has Lost His Mind...

  Carter Blakelaw

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  The howl of the bedside clock-radio carves through your dreams like a buzz-saw through butter, and you are awake. In another place. 
  Never mind the bright yellow sunlight that flecks your pillow and warms your face; you are rudely awake, and resent it. Gah! 
  You roll onto your side, cantilever your legs over the side of the bed and plant your feet squarely on the carpet. You rub your face. Massage your neck. Oh, what it is to be alive!--and conscious--oh oh oh, indeed. 
  But what is it to be alive, and conscious? 
  Alive, we have some inkling of; you eat, you sleep, you exercise. You stay healthy and keep your body going as best you can. But conscious? What even is that? 
  A good question is what that is, and a question for which this book has an answer. 
  So in this text, first I set the scene:Did our consciousness evolve?Does consciousness give us free will?Which animals do we think are conscious?Where does consciousness go when we sleep?How does consciousness deliver meaning?What might a theory of consciousness look like? 
  Then I propose:A model for consciousness at the macro scaleA mechanism for consciousness at the micro scale 
  Finally, I suggest some real world tests that science will one day be able to perform which will either corroborate or invalidate the theory I present here. This is a workable, testable theory. Science and philosophy demand nothing less. 
  A must-listen for the curious-minded, which you are, are you not? So listen on...

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  Agile Discovery & Delivery - A...

  Amber R. Field

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  If you’re building software today, mastering agile development is no longer optional. With 80% of software companies using some form of agility, collaborating on agile teams is an essential skill for high-performing engineers & tech entrepreneurs. 
  Agile Discovery & Delivery walks readers through the key concepts of agility from start to finish. From how agile teams figure out what to build to how they collaborate to build it. It’s the perfect agile development overview for anyone new to the industry. 
  Agile Discovery & Delivery helps you:Understand the agile principles and why they’re so important for building great productsContribute to and/or form high-performing, fun agile teamsDetermine what to build using techniques like Lean Start-up, Design Thinking, and Google Design SprintsInterview your target customers to gain valuable product insightsWrite great user storiesMaster key agile delivery frameworks like Scrum and KanbanUnderstand how to estimate, pair program, branch & merge, and work in a scaled agile environmentSurvive and thrive on agile teams with actionable tips in every section 
  Written especially for engineers and start-up founders, even those in marketing, support, sales, and leadership will walk away with a better understanding for how their product teams work. Give yourself a head start in the tech industry with this book.

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