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  Feral Borough

  Meryl Pugh

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  Set in the urban pastoral of an East London postcode, Feral Borough asks what it means to call a place home, and how best to share that home with its non-human inhabitants. Meryl Pugh reimagines the wild as 'feral', recording the fauna and flora of Leytonstone in prose as incisive as it is lyrical. Here, on the edge of the city, red kite and parakeets thrive alongside bluebell and yarrow, a muntjac deer is glimpsed in the undergrowth, and an escaped boa constrictor appears on the High Road. In this subtle, captivating book – part herbarium, part bestiary and part memoir – Pugh explores the effects of loss, and lockdown, on human well-being, conjuring the local urban environment as a site for healing and connection.
  'A subtle, heartfelt and affecting book about home, the city and the self -- Pugh reminds us that nowhere, however urban, is without nature; that wherever we go, the intricate web of life continues to shape and change us.' Rebecca Tamás

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  Malaria - From Silent Killer to...

  Lilly Richardsen

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  Malaria is one of the world’s most enduring and devastating infectious diseases, with a history that spans thousands of years. It is caused by a parasite from the genus Plasmodium and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. The disease affects millions of people annually, with the greatest burden in sub-Saharan Africa, though it also impacts parts of Asia, Latin America, and other regions. Despite decades of global efforts to control it, malaria remains a major public health crisis, with significant social, economic, and health-related consequences. 
  Historically, malaria has been a silent killer, often misunderstood and underreported due to its symptoms’ similarity to those of other illnesses, such as flu or viral infections. For centuries, it was a mystery to scientists and physicians, who struggled to understand its causes and transmission. It was not until the late 19th century that the true nature of malaria was discovered, when scientists like Sir Ronald Ross uncovered the link between mosquitoes and the spread of the disease. This discovery laid the foundation for subsequent efforts in prevention and treatment. 
  The global burden of malaria is staggering, with estimates suggesting that over 200 million cases occur each year, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths, mostly among children under five years old. The impact of malaria goes beyond just the number of cases and deaths; it also affects economic development. Countries heavily burdened by malaria face reduced productivity, increased healthcare costs, and hindered education, as children and adults alike are repeatedly affected by the disease.

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  Hands-on Cryptography with...

  Md Rasid Ali

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  Master Cryptography with Python: From History to Real-World Implementation.
  Book Description
  Cryptography is the backbone of modern digital security, and Python makes it accessible for everyone. Hands-on Cryptography with Python takes readers from foundational concepts to advanced cryptographic systems, equipping them with both theoretical understanding and practical implementation skills using Python.
  You’ll begin with setting up the platform and Installation and move on to understanding the basics of cryptography—exploring classic ciphers, their evolution, and their role in secure communication. Next, you’ll advance to Symmetric Key Cryptography and Asymmetric Key Cryptography, learning how to implement encryption algorithms step-by-step with Python.
  As you progress, you’ll dive into essential cryptographic components like Hashing and Message Integrity, enabling you to safeguard data and verify its authenticity. The book then introduces miscellaneous cryptographic schemes and highlights the principle that “Security is Only as Strong as the Weakest Link”, encouraging you to identify and address vulnerabilities.
  Toward the final stages, you’ll gain hands-on expertise in TLS Communication, the backbone of secure data exchange on the web. The journey culminates with an exploration of current trends in cryptography, including lightweight cryptography and post-quantum solutions, ensuring you stay ahead in this ever-evolving field.
  Table of Contents
  1. Platform Setup and Installation
  2. Introduction to Cryptography
  3. Symmetric Key Cryptography
  4. Asymmetric Key Cryptography
  5. Hashing
  6. Message Integrity
  7. Miscellaneous Crypto Schemes
  8. Security is Only as Strong as the Weakest Link
  9. TLS Communication
  10. Latest Trends in Cryptography      
  
  Index

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  A Robot Wrote This Poetry Book

  Simons Foster

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  To bring issues to light of how startling computer based intelligence is, I'm distributing a whole book of verse composed by fake intelligence.The stunning part is that these sonnets are very great, enjoyable to pay attention to, and man-made intelligence has some insane opinions.In this book, I give simulated intelligence 1) points for verse 2) examination and critique of the poetry.Behold the engaging dread of verse by GPT-3, an OpenAI enormous scope language-age model. 
  About me, the creator: I'm a specialist in the tech business and a media business person. I'm profoundly terrified by the present and future prospects of man-made consciousness. I additionally figure man-made intelligence can be very entertaining, as you'll find in this book.

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  Touchpad Plus Ver 40 Class 1

  Nidhi Gupta

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  Computer Science Textbook with New Pedagogical Approaches 
  
  KEY FEATURES 
  - National Education Policy 2020 
  - Tech Funda: This section provides a practical information or tip to the students. 
  - Clickipedia: This section provides interesting computer facts. 
  - Lab Session: This is a lab activity to develop practical skills. (Subject Enrichment) 
  - Explore More: This section contains supplement topics for add-on knowledge. 
  - QR Code: Scan the QR Code given on the first page of each chapter to start chapter animation. 
  - Mind Boggler: This section has puzzle or fun based activity to help understand the concepts better. 
  
  DESCRIPTION 
  Computer technology has become essential and an integral part of life at work, in recreation, social networking and education too. With the constant development of new technology, it has become more significant in helping and preparing students for jobs. Computers have revolutionised the way education is imparted to children. 
  
  Touchpad Plus Version 4.0 is a complete computer science curriculum solution for grades 1-8. It is based on Windows 10 and MS Office 2019, with new and future-ready content. Fun is the most important element of learning. Keeping in mind the concept of Joyful Learning, varied activities have been designed based on multiple intelligences and 21st century skills for holistic development. 
  
  The books have a conversational style introduction of each chapter to make learning fun and engaging. The topics and their approaches are integrated in different themes as per ICT learning. Grade I and II books have four-line writing space to enhance writing skills in children. Each book is accompanied by digital learning resources that offer interesting animation and interactive tests for the student to supplement classroom learning with independent learning. 
  
  The books are curated in a way that they make students and teachers equal partners in the learning process and take learning beyond classroom. We welcome and look forward to all meaningful and valuable suggestions for improving the book 
  
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
  You will learn about: 
  - Digital World 
  - Cyber World 
  - Coding World 
  - Computational Thinking 
  - Artificial Intelligence 
  
  WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR 
  Grade 1 
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  1. Computer—A Machine 
  2. Uses of a Computer 
  3. Parts of a Computer 
  4. The Keyboard and the Mouse 
  5. Tux Paint 
  6. Reasoning and Critical Thinking 
  7. Introduction to ScratchJr 
  8. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 
  ADD-ONS 
  ASSESSMENTS

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  Small Action BIG RESULTS -...

  Book Cave

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  All of us have things we want to change about ourselves. 
  All of us have goals and aspirations, and perfect versions of ourselves that we imagine. We all want to have better abs, better teeth, more confidence, and more money. 
  And every now and then, we get sick of just “wanting” those things and we endeavour to do something about it. That normally involves beginning a new training program, or it means investing money, or changing bank account. 
  We make a huge effort to make these changes, but we seldom end up getting the results we want. In fact, many people have completely given up on the hope that they can EVER change. 
  Why is that? 
  Normally, it’s because we approach our goals in the completely the wrong way. We are looking for drastic change. We want to see immediate results. 
  But that’s not how improvement really works.

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