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  Horticulture - Fundamentals and...

  Maria Garrets

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  Horticulture, with its diverse array of techniques and practices, encompasses a rich tapestry of methods aimed at nurturing plant life and optimizing agricultural productivity. At its core lies the art and science of plant propagation, where the magic of new life begins. Seed germination, a timeless practice as old as agriculture itself, embodies the promise of renewal and growth. From the humble beginnings of a tiny seed emerges the potential for a towering tree or a bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables. Grafting, a technique honed through centuries of horticultural innovation, unlocks new possibilities by uniting the strengths of different plant varieties, creating hybrids with enhanced vigor, disease resistance, or unique characteristics. Tissue culture, a marvel of modern science, takes propagation to new heights, offering a precise and controlled environment for the multiplication of plants on a microscopic scale, free from the constraints of traditional methods.

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  Scent - A Natural History of...

  Elise Vernon Pearlstine

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  A fascinating exploration of the natural history of scent and human perceptions of fragrance from the viewpoint of plant and pollinator 
   
   
   
  Plants have long harnessed the chemical characteristics of aromatic compounds to shape the world around them. Frankincense resin from the genus Boswellia seals injured tissues and protects trees from invading pathogens. Jasmine produces a molecule called linalool that attracts pollinating moths with its flowery scent. Tobacco uses a similarly sweet-smelling compound called benzyl acetone to attract pollinators. Only recently in the evolutionary history of plants, however, have humans learned to co-opt their fragrances to seduce, heal, protect, and alter moods themselves. 
   
   
    
  In this wide-ranging and accessible new book, biologist-turned-perfumer Elise Vernon Pearlstine turns our human-centered perception of fragrance on its head and investigates plants' evolutionary reasons for creating aromatic molecules. Delving into themes of spirituality, wealth, power, addiction, royalty, fantasy, and more, Pearlstine uncovers the natural history of aromatic substances and their intersection with human culture and civilization.

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  Echoes of the Cosmos - Tracing...

  Dirk Fallon

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  The universe is vast, filled with mysteries that challenge our understanding of reality. Among these, dark matter stands out as one of the most elusive and significant components of the cosmos. It is an invisible force that cannot be seen directly, yet it exerts a profound influence on the structure and behavior of galaxies, stars, and the universe as a whole. This chapter delves into the concept of dark matter, exploring its nature, how it was first theorized, and why it remains one of the most intriguing puzzles in modern physics and astronomy. 
  Dark matter was first proposed as a solution to an anomaly in the way galaxies rotate. In the 1930s, astronomer Fritz Zwicky observed that galaxies in the Coma Cluster were moving much faster than expected, based on the visible matter in those galaxies. He suggested the existence of an unseen mass, which he called "dark matter," to account for the gravitational pull that would explain these high speeds. This groundbreaking idea, however, was met with skepticism at the time. Over the decades that followed, evidence continued to accumulate, pointing to the presence of dark matter in the universe. 
  Dark matter is not something we can detect with traditional instruments because it does not emit, absorb, or reflect light. It is essentially invisible to electromagnetic radiation, which makes it very different from the ordinary matter that makes up stars, planets, and everything we can see in the universe. Despite its invisibility, dark matter’s presence is inferred through its gravitational effects on visible matter. For example, when we observe the rotation of galaxies, the stars at the outer edges are moving faster than they should, based on the amount of visible matter in the galaxy. This suggests that there is additional mass, unseen but detectable through its gravitational pull, holding these galaxies together.

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  Choose Life - Answering Key...

  John K Goodrich, Jeanette Hagen...

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  You’re pro-life. But can you explain why?You already believe in choosing life. But when the counterarguments are coming at you from every angle—legal, biological, medical, ethical, moral, philosophical, and biblical—how do you defend the pro-life view? And as you defend it . . . how do you speak with wisdom, humility, and compassion?Now more than ever, the times call for a balance of truth and mercy. There are good, wise, and thoughtful rebuttals of every claim made by pro-abortion advocates. Collected here in one place, Choose Life offers you reasonable responses from leading experts in their respective fields. The authors are accomplished women and men from all walks of life. They’ll help you know what to say—and why to say it—when you’re faced with claims like:“The courts have already settled the issue.”“The fetus is not a person.”“My body, my choice.”“I shouldn’t have to raise an unwanted child.”“My circumstances justify ending my pregnancy.”“Abortions are helpful to women and society.”“The pro-life movement doesn’t care about social justice.” 
   
  It’s time to set aside the strident fist-shaking and hurled insults. Learn to make the pro-life case with intelligent arguments and compassionate love—just the way a Christian should.

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  UX - Planning and Analyzing Data...

  Andy Vickler

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  In this book, the basic concepts you need to achieve success and a significant presence for your business on the internet are all covered and explained in a way that can be digested and applied the first time you listen to it. 
  The chapter on “UX Basics” will just give you a rundown on what to expect in the rest of the book and a few important things to know before you do much else. It works as an introductory chapter. 
  Chapter 2, “Guiding the User Through Your Site,” covers basic topics to make sure that your site is usable and can effectively encourage your site’s visitors to make a purchase or follow through on each visit. 
  The third chapter, “Page Climates,” is a simple concept, but the topic holds a lot of nuances. This chapter is a must-listen if you’re developing a blogging site. 
  The “Early Page Development” chapter (four) is just a basic rundown for establishing the framework of your site. It mostly covers the method of “sketching out” pages but also gives a few descriptions of how you can turn your sketches into functional sites. 
  Chapter 5 is an interesting chapter. The chapter covers the different ways to receive feedback on your site so that you know what to fix. 
  “Making Your Site Known” is the sixth and final chapter. This part covers some of the most important and complicated information in the book. The first thing to be discussed is SEO or Search Engine Optimization. 
  Finally, the book wraps up with a conclusion covering a few extra things that the chapters didn’t quite cover; including hiring freelancers to develop the site for you and the different kinds of programming that are behind every website. 
  This book’s comprehensive guidance is sure to help you reach the industry standard as quick as you can!

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  Hack Your Health - Tips to...

  360K Pro Publishing

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  We all want to live long and prosperous. We want to be healthy and live comfortably, without fearing diseases, and being able to use our bodies to their maximum potential. When we go to the doctor to see what we can do to improve our efficiency, we are generally greeted with the same procedure that comes up time after time: diet, exercise, and socializing. And there’s nothing wrong with these basics. But that’s the thing, they’re just basics. These small points, as general items, are just good enough to keep us working at an adequate rate. Nothing more than average and that’s it. 
  	If we want to truly improve, to be the best versions of ourselves, we need to go beyond the minimum requirements and the minimum delivery. And there’s actually an often recommended method that is steadily growing in popularity which will help improve your overall health in a very smart way. You might have already heard about body-hacking and mind-hacking, and it may sound a bit off-putting as it’s hard to imagine being able to (or even wanting to) hack your health, but the truth is that, in the end, that is exactly what you do and the effects are strikingly appealing. You hack your body or mind and, through this, unleash their maximum potentials.  
  This Audio book consists of 8 chapters. These are the table of contents. 
  What is Body & Mind Hacking? 
  Easy Health hacks for Beginners 
  Tips for a Longer Life 
  Fitness Hacks 
  Affirmations Section 
  Play the preview audio sample and see if this book is good for you. 
  This book is a worthy investment in your life. 
  Why are you waiting? Go ahead and click the buy button now!

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