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  Dispersals - On Plants Borders...

  Jessica J. Lee

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  A prize-winning memoirist and nature writer turns to the lives of plants entangled in our human world to explore belonging, displacement, identity, and the truths of our shared future 
   
   
   
  A seed slips beyond a garden wall. A tree is planted on a precarious border. A shrub is stolen from its culture and its land. What happens when these plants leave their original homes and put down roots elsewhere? 
   
   
   
  In fourteen essays, Dispersals explores the entanglements of the plant and human worlds: from species considered invasive, like giant hogweed; to those vilified but intimate, like soy; and those like kelp, on which our futures depend. Each of the plants considered in this collection are somehow perceived as being "out of place"—weeds, samples collected through imperial science, crops introduced and transformed by our hand. Combining memoir, history, and scientific research in poetic prose, Jessica J. Lee meditates on the question of how both plants and people come to belong, why both cross borders, and how our futures are more entwined than we might imagine.

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  Elixir - A Parisian Perfume...

  Theresa Levitt

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  For centuries, scientists believed that living matter possessed a special quality—a spirit or essence—that differentiated it from nonliving matter. But by the nineteenth century, the scientific consensus was that the building blocks of one were identical to the building blocks of the other. Elixir tells the story of two young chemists who were not convinced, and how their work rewrote the boundary between life and nonlife. 
   
   
   
  In the 1830s, Édouard Laugier and Auguste Laurent were working in Laugier Père et Fils, the oldest perfume house in Paris. By day they prepared the perfumery's revitalizing elixirs and rejuvenating eaux, drawing on alchemical traditions that equated a plant's vitality with its aroma. In their spare time they hunted the vital force that promised to reveal the secret to life itself. Their ideas, roundly condemned by established chemists, led to the discovery of structural differences between naturally occurring molecules and their synthetic counterparts, even when the molecules were chemically identical. 
   
   
   
  Scientists still can't explain this anomaly, but it may point to critical insights concerning the origins of life on Earth. Rich in sparks and smells, brimming with eccentric characters, experimental daring, and the romance of the Bohemian salon, Elixir is a fascinating cultural and scientific history.

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  Mastering Operating Systems -...

  Virversity Online Courses

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  Embark on a journey to grasp the foundational principles and functions of operating systems with our Mastering Operating Systems course. Gain critical insights into system architecture and operations, essential for success in computer science.Unlock the Mysteries of Operating Systems  Comprehensively understand operating system concepts, functions, and services. Explore unique characteristics across different systems.Master the Foundations of Operating Systems  Operating systems are vital, managing hardware, running applications, and providing essential services. This course delves into core concepts and functions, such as process management, memory management, file systems, and security. You'll learn about resource management and user interaction facilitation.Understand how operating systems function and the services they offer. Learn methodologies for seamless operation, supporting application execution and system processes. The course contrasts popular systems like Windows, Linux, and macOS, highlighting strengths and approaches. This knowledge enables informed decision-making.Upon completion, gain robust foundational knowledge and enhanced problem-solving skills, understanding both technical challenges and opportunities of operating systems. Become a valuable asset in tech-driven environments and prepare for advanced computer science challenges with our Mastering Operating Systems course.

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  How To Get Into AI - A...

  Virversity Online Courses

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  Embark on an AI journey with our beginner-friendly online course designed to provide a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence. This course opens doors to numerous career opportunities by equipping you with essential AI knowledge.
   
  Master AI Fundamentals- Grasp key AI concepts and terminologies.- Explore AI's historical background and evolution.- Discover AI's potential and applications in various industries.- Learn to identify and assess AI trends and developments.
   
  Introduction to AI BasicsArtificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries and shaping the tech future. Starting with core concepts and definitions, you'll appreciate AI's rapid evolution through its historical milestones.Through engaging lectures and practical examples, learn about AI's diverse applications, from robotics and natural language processing to image recognition. Gain insights into AI implementations across sectors like healthcare, finance, and automotive.By course end, you'll critically assess AI trends and engage in discussions on its future. Be prepared for advanced AI studies or to enter AI-related fields with a solid foundational understanding.Complete the course with newfound confidence in engaging with AI technologies and a clearer vision of leveraging AI for personal and professional growth.

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  If Your Mouth Could Talk - An...

  Dr. Kami Hoss

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  You've heard the advice: If you want to live longer, eat healthy foods and exercise daily. But there's a third piece of the puzzle, and it can add ten to fifteen years to your life. 
   
   
   
  It's been right under your nose this whole time—literally. 
   
   
   
  Your mouth is the gateway to your body and is the most critical organ for improving your health, from childhood onward. Your mouth is a window into the health of your body as a whole; from its microbiome to its structure, it impacts your physical and mental wellness in countless ways. 
   
     
    
  Unfortunately, the mouth-body connection has been largely neglected by American medicine . . . until now. 
   
   
    
  In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Hoss connects the dots between oral health and whole-body health, offering a roadmap to a longer, more successful future for you and your family. 
   
    
    
  This isn't a book about brushing and flossing—or any of the advice you get from your dentist. Instead, you'll hear about how to protect your mouth's microbiome, the effect of diet, the relationship between oral structure and sleep problems, how to breathe better, and more. 
   
   
    
  If your mouth could talk, it would tell you about the condition of your entire life. Time to start listening.

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  Win the eSports Career Game: 7...

  Travis Saunders

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  Do you want to WIN at eSports through an amazing career move? 
  eSports or computer gaming has come a long way into 2021. The games industry has grown from pure leisure to serious competitive sport. There are eSports superstars throughout the world making a serious income from playing computer games either individually or as part of sponsored and supported teams 
  In our "WIN the eSports Career Game" we highlight 7 paths into the world of eSports. This is a growing and massively popular industry. Your options may not be what you think and this book shows you why, how and outlines what you might earn.Learn the skills needed for the 7 possible pathsLearn what each role in the path needs for you to succeed!Focus on your experience to pick a suitable pathExplore the ways you may not have thought of to get into eSports

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