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  Shepherd’s Sight - A Farming Life

  Barbara McLean

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  A restorative and resonant memoir of a year in the life of an aging shepherd 
  		 
  For 50 years, Barbara McLean has tended a flock of Border Leicester sheep on her small Ontario farm, Lambsquarters. In Shepherd’s Sight she shares the crises, pleasures, and challenges of farm life over the course of a year. Now in her 70s, McLean faces a new problem: how much longer she can continue with the physically taxing work that is her central source of meaning and satisfaction.  
  		 
  Through her unsentimental gaze, we witness the highs and heartbreaks of delivering and rearing lambs, the shearing and spinning of wool, the wildlife in the woods (and occasionally in the house), and the garden produce moving from seed to harvest to table. Even after half a century on this land, McLean is still making fresh observations, and she shares them in evocative, elegant prose. As she moves through the calendar year, she also reflects on years past, offering a long view on climate, stewardship, and agriculture. 
  		 
  With its vivid description and absorbing storytelling, Shepherd’s Sight offers an unforgettable glimpse of a life lived on the land.

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  Gulp - Adventures on the...

  Mary Roach

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  The irresistible, ever-curious, and always bestselling Mary Roach returns with a new adventure to the invisible realm we carry around inside. 
   
  "America’s funniest science writer" (Washington Post) takes us down the hatch on an unforgettable tour. The alimentary canal is classic Mary Roach terrain: the questions explored in Gulp are as taboo, in their way, as the cadavers in Stiff and every bit as surreal as the universe of zero gravity explored in Packing for Mars. Why is crunchy food so appealing? Why is it so hard to find words for flavors and smells? Why doesn't the stomach digest itself? How much can you eat before your stomach bursts? Can constipation kill you? Did it kill Elvis? In Gulp we meet scientists who tackle the questions no one else thinks of―or has the courage to ask. We go on location to a pet-food taste-test lab, a fecal transplant, and into a live stomach to observe the fate of a meal. With Roach at our side, we travel the world, meeting murderers and mad scientists, Eskimos and exorcists (who have occasionally administered holy water rectally), rabbis and terrorists―who, it turns out, for practical reasons do not conceal bombs in their digestive tracts. 
   
  Like all of Roach's books, Gulp is as much about human beings as it is about human bodies.

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  Accepted Science & Paradigms...

  Martin K. Ettington

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  As an engineer and student of science I try to keep up with publications of the latest discoveries and paradigm shifts in science around the world. 
  I believe that there are several big problems with science today. First is that much science is biased which might be because some scientists want to keep their point of view prominent and the others because many focuses of science are supported by biased funding. This will be discussed in this book. 
  The other issue is that many scientists limit their thinking to only support age old paradigms and refuse to accept changes to their theories or throw out evidence because it doesn’t conform their current beliefs. 
  In this book we will cover many issues such as the belief among many cosmologists that the Big Bang never happened. 
  We will also look at ideas we thought settled but which have lots of contrary evidence and anecdotal counter stories such as time travel and dimensional crossings. 
  After you read this book you may question much of what is commonly accepted by scientists in the world today.

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  Adaptive Computing - Designing...

  James Henry

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  In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and shifting user demands, Adaptive Computing: Designing Systems that Evolve with Change explores the revolutionary potential of adaptive systems in transforming how we interact with technology. This comprehensive guide delves into the principles, methodologies, and real-world applications of adaptive computing, highlighting the importance of designing systems that can learn, self-organize, and adjust in response to dynamic environments. 
  Readers will embark on a journey through the foundational theories of adaptive computing, including systems theory and cybernetics, while uncovering the key technologies that enable adaptability, such as machine learning, IoT, and cloud computing. The book provides insightful case studies across various sectors—healthcare, finance, smart cities, and education—demonstrating how adaptive systems enhance efficiency, personalize user experiences, and drive innovation. 
  This book offers valuable insights into designing resilient systems that thrive in complexity and uncertainty. It also addresses the ethical considerations and challenges involved in creating adaptive technologies, emphasizing the need for transparency, security, and trust. 
  Adaptive Computing: Designing Systems that Evolve with Change is your essential roadmap to understanding and harnessing the power of adaptive systems, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the future of intelligent computing and drive meaningful change in your organization and beyond. 
   

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  Doctors at War - The Clandestine...

  Ellen Hampton

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  Doctors at War tells the stories of physicians in France working to impede the German war effort and undermine French collaborators during the Occupation from 1940 to 1945. Determined to defeat the Third Reich's incursion, one group of prominent Paris doctors founded a medical network to treat injured Resistance fighters who they then secretly transported to Allied countries to avoid forced labor in Germany. Another team of medics organized a cabal focused on intelligence gathering and sabotage that became one of the largest in wartime France, even after the Gestapo arrested and imprisoned its leaders. Deported to concentration camps, these physicians continued to frustrate Nazi efforts by rendering aid and keeping their fellow prisoners alive. Others joined rural guerrilla camps to care for the young conscripts fighting to block German reinforcements from reaching Normandy after the D-Day landing. 
   
   
   
  These stories add a crucial dimension to the history of Occupied France. Written for both historians and general listeners of World War II history, Doctors at War stands as a dramatic, character-driven account of physicians' courage and resilience in the face of evil. It serves as a window into life under a fascist regime and the travails of doctors who negotiated the terrifying moral labyrinth that was the German military's occupation of France.

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  ChatGPT Goldmine - Mastering AI...

  Nkechi First

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  "ChatGPT Goldmine: Mastering AI for Content Creation and Income Generation" is an essential guide that unlocks the potential of ChatGPT for revolutionizing content creation and generating income. This audiobook starts with the basics of ChatGPT, progresses through advanced techniques, and offers real-world case studies to illustrate effective usage. It details how to monetize these skills, whether through freelancing or developing passive income streams. 
  The guide covers diverse content creation strategies for various markets, especially focusing on social media and extending to broader applications like blogging and educational resources. It emphasizes the use of "Act as" prompts to fuel creativity and innovation in content production. 
  Key features of the audiobook include:Practical tips for using ChatGPT to create high-quality content quickly.Strategies for monetizing AI skills in content creation.Insights on optimizing content for social media to enhance online presence.Guidance on expanding content horizons across multiple platforms and formats.Over 150 "Act as" prompts designed to inspire and improve content diversity. 
  "ChatGPT Goldmine" serves as more than just a guide—it’s a transformative tool for anyone looking to enhance their content creation process and explore new income opportunities using AI.

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