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  Bad Nature - How Rat Control...

  Andrew McCumber

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  Offers insights into the social and cultural implications of humans’ relationships with rats and the natural world. Apart from the occasional pet owner who has rats, most people regard rats as disease-carrying nocturnal pests, scurrying around dumpsters and dragging slices of pizza through New York City subways. Since rats are seemingly omnipresent in human life, why do we harbor such negative feelings about them, and why are they among the creatures most frequently targeted for systematic extermination?In Bad Nature, sociologist Andrew McCumber draws out the cultural underpinnings of rat extermination across three countries and two continents. Drawing from ethnographic, interview, and textual data from the frigid prairie of Alberta, Canada; the heart of downtown Los Angeles, California; and the iconic Galápagos Islands of Ecuador, McCumber studies how humans have sought to suppress and exterminate rat populations in a variety of environmental, social, and political situations. He shows how, in these disparate locations, rat control is a social practice that draws and clarifies the spatial and symbolic boundaries between “good” and “bad” forms of nature. Rats are near the bottom of a symbolic hierarchy of species that places human life at the top, companion animals and majestic wildlife just below them, and the “invasive species” that call for systematic extermination at the very bottom. This hierarchy of living things that places rats at the bottom, McCumber argues, mirrors human systems of social inequalities and power dynamics.  Both original and engaging, Bad Nature urges readers to consider, when charting a just and sustainable future, where will the rats be placed in the worlds we envision?

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  Meteorite Hits and Near Misses

  George Mitrovic

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  What is a meteor or meteorite? A meteor is a small body of matter apparently from outer space that upon entering the Earth’s atmosphere resembles a streak of light, what we normally call falling stars. A meteorite is one of these that successfully hits the ground and sometimes other things, including people, buildings and animals! 
  Until 1803 most scientists regarded falls of meteorites as absurd and fantastical. As well as impossible. This was until the massive fall onto L’Aigle in France of thousands of meteorites on April 23rd 1803. Previously on November 11th 1799 there had also been a massive meteor shower comprising thousands of meteors that was seen all over the Earth. This is now known to be the Leonid meteors whose falls have diminished since. The Leonids come around every November, usually near the beginning of the month. Funny how this is a peak period for UFO sightings! That was accepted meteorites. Then you have such things as Black Comets. Black comets are extinct cometary nuclei which no longer create outgassing. No tail is visible. They are black and difficult to see in space unless they are passing celestial bodies. Even these seem apparently normal when you look at everything that has come crashing down, sometimes heavily and sometimes lightly, from the skies. Amongst the true meteorites and possible fragment of black comets, and possibly even antimatter, and even large blocks of ice, what then are the rest of these? That the majority of UFO sightings might actually be misidentified meteoric or cometary bodies. The list of incidents from the sky including numerous near misses. Are they meteors, comets or UFOs or a combination or misinterpretation of all of the above?

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  CompTIA A+ Certification Study...

  Richie Miller

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  If you want to become an A+ Technician, this book is for you!  
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  In this book you will discover: 
  Physical Security Fundamentals 
  Surveillance and Alarms 
  Ingress and Egress Security 
  Physical Security for Staff 
  Authentication 
  Authorization 
  Domain Security 
  Communications Security 
  Wireless Protocols and Authentication 
  Wireless Authentication 
  Malware Prevention & Types of Malware 
  Malware Symptoms & Antimalware Tools 
  EFS & BitLocker Encryption 
  Antivirus and Firewall 
  Workstation Security & Platform Hardening 
  Account Management 
  Password Management 
  Mobile Device Security 
  Logical Security 
  Data Destruction and Disposal Methods 
  Physical Destruction 
  Router and Firewall Security 
  Wi-fi Security 
  Browser Security 
  Secure Connections Settings 
  Documentation & Environmental Factors 
  Professionalism - How to Talk to End-users 
  Licensing, Privacy, and Safety 
  Data Privacy 
  Safety Measures 
  Change Management & Disaster Recovery 
  Redundancy and System Recovery 
  Scripting & Automation 
  Remote Access Methods 
    
    
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  Options Trading for Income -...

  Lane Conner

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  "Options Trading for Income" is a comprehensive guide for those looking to generate passive income through options trading. The book is written for beginners, but also includes advanced strategies for experienced traders. 
  In this book, you will learn:The basics of options trading and how it differs from traditional stock tradingHow to evaluate and select the best options trading strategies for your goalsTechniques for managing risk and maximizing returnsHow to read and interpret options trading charts and indicatorsReal-world examples and case studies of successful options traders 
  And much more! 
  With "Options Trading for Income," you will gain a thorough understanding of the options market and the tools you need to generate passive income through trading. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced trader looking to expand your knowledge, this book is the perfect resource for achieving financial freedom through options trading. 
    
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  Letters From Everest:...

  George Mallory

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  ‘An extraordinary treasure trove’ Andrew Marr 
  A unique collection of unpublished letters from the climbing legend George Mallory to his family, revealing his innermost thoughts about people, places and mountains. 
  On the 8th of June, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine were seen through a telescope on the upper slopes of Mount Everest. They were never seen alive again. In 1999, Mallory’s body was found below the ridge where he was last seen. In the 100 years since his disappearance, many words have been written about Mallory, but very little has ever been published of his own thoughts. 
  Letters from Everest is an eye opening set of personal letters from Mallory to his family, collected and published for the first time by his great-nephew. In the letters, Mallory is completely open about his life, his climbing and especially the three Everest Expeditions he was a part of – 1921, 1922 and the last in 1924. His writing is full of extraordinary insights – most of which have never been published in any form. They are a unique collection – an actual reflection, possibly the one and only, of the thoughts of a climbing legend who walked into history a century ago. 
  In this non-fiction biography, Mallory's letters reveal the raw and unfiltered thoughts of a man who dared to challenge nature. His experiences, his fears, his triumphs, all laid bare in this literary collection, make Letters from Everest a must-read for anyone fascinated by the world of mountaineering and exploration. 
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  Mastering Research Papers - A...

  Arvind Chopra

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  "Mastering Research Papers: A Guide for PhD Students" is an essential handbook for doctoral candidates navigating the complex world of academic publishing. Written by acclaimed academic Arvind Chopra, this comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights and practical advice for every stage of the research paper writing process. From strategic planning and meticulous drafting to navigating peer review and publication, Chopra provides clear examples and expert guidance to empower PhD students to excel in scholarly writing. Whether you're a novice researcher or a seasoned scholar, this resource equips you with the tools and knowledge needed to make meaningful contributions to your field of study.

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