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  Data Virtualization

  Mark Jackson

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  In the age of digital transformation, managing and integrating data effectively is crucial for organizational success. "Mastering Data Virtualization" is your comprehensive guide to understanding, implementing, and optimizing data virtualization, a revolutionary approach that simplifies data access and integration without the need for physical data replication. 
  This book provides a deep dive into the fundamentals of data virtualization, from its core concepts and architecture to its real-world applications and future trends. 
  "Mastering Data Virtualization" equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to harness the power of data virtualization. Transform your data management practices, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation with this essential guide to modern data integration. 
   

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  The Shocking Truth about Common...

  Zoey Fraisers

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  Common diseases have become an integral part of the modern healthcare narrative, affecting millions of people globally. Despite medical advancements, misconceptions and myths about these conditions persist, leading to confusion, fear, and misinformation. Understanding the truth about common diseases is not only empowering but also essential for making informed decisions about personal and public health. 
  Historically, diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer were often seen as inevitable consequences of aging or genetics. However, emerging research has revealed a far more nuanced picture. While genetic predispositions play a role, lifestyle factors, environmental influences, and even societal systems significantly contribute to the prevalence and severity of these conditions. For instance, unhealthy dietary habits, sedentary lifestyles, and chronic stress are now recognized as major contributors to many non-communicable diseases. 
  One of the biggest challenges in addressing common diseases lies in separating fact from fiction. Misinformation is rampant, fueled by sensationalized media reports, outdated medical advice, and commercial interests. Claims like "sugar causes diabetes" or "fats are the enemy of heart health" oversimplify complex issues and can lead to misguided health decisions. By critically examining these narratives, we can uncover the realities that underpin these conditions and dispel harmful myths.

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  After the Flood: Humanity’s...

  Alex Southwick

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  The water is rising — and it’s not just the coasts that are changing. Entire nations are sinking, rivers are shifting course, and millions are already on the move. But amid the devastation, extraordinary stories of resilience are emerging. 
  After the Flood takes readers to the front lines of the planet’s most pressing crisis: the global struggle to live with water in an era of unstoppable change. From the engineers building floating cities in the Netherlands to the farmers in Bangladesh reinventing agriculture on flooded land, and the Pacific Islanders fighting to preserve their homelands from beneath the waves — this is a story of ingenuity, defiance, and hope. 
  Blending investigative reporting with deeply human storytelling, Alex Southwick reveals how rising seas are not only redrawing maps, but reshaping what it means to belong, to adapt, and to survive. 
  After the Flood is a haunting and inspiring portrait of a world transformed by water — and the people determined to rise with it.

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  Magick for All Seasons - A...

  Marla Brooks

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  “Marla Brooks has crafted a down-to-earth collection of Witch Wisdom. The inclusion of Great-Grandma Sophie’s witchy tips adds a charming touch, making the reader feel as though they are receiving teachings from a trusted elder.” —Jason Miller, author of Consorting with Spirits and other works   Explore the seasons of the witch by way of magickal spells and practices for each turn of the Wheel of the Year. Magick for All Seasons offers a fresh approach to a lifestyle that focuses on mind, body, and spirit in the nature-based way that our ancestors practiced throughout the ages.   Each season is marked by a series of holy days, or sabbats, to honor the qualities of each time of the year, life’s lessons as revealed through nature, and our relationship with the god and goddess. These holy days are divided into Greater Sabbats and Lesser Sabbats which reflect the themes of birth, death, and rebirth. The spokes of the Wheel are comprised of the four Greater and four Lesser Sabbats.  “The biggest takeaway from the Wheel of the Year is that your life will ebb and flow just as plants drop their seeds, grow, lose their leaves, die in winter, and grow back again. Your life experiences all of the seasons in the human way.” —from the foreword by Lorriane Anderson   Starting with Samhain, author Marla Brooks, an experienced and longtime magickal practitioner, explores the eight Wiccan and Pagan sabbats that comprise the traditional Wheel of the Year. She incorporates original spells, recipes, incantations, meditations, and more that enhance the magick of each season. Each sabbat is detailed with information on the symbolism, activities, tools, incense, and gemstones used, along with specific workings and exercises.

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  Bulow Hammock - Mind in a Forest

  David Rains Wallace

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  In Florida, there exists a very special ecosystem where sub-tropical and north-temperate vegetation meet— Bulow Hammock. Saved by conservationists, it is one of the last stands of forest on the East Coast. This hardwood grove in Florida's open marshes and pine wood is now a State Park where complex life thrives. In the tradition of Peter Matthiessen and Stephen Jay Gould, David Rains Wallace links natural history with the imagination for an intensive study of this unique and beautiful ecosystem. Wallace blends ecological philosophy, history, and personal reminiscence to explore Bulow Hammock— as well as the relationship between the human mind and the natural world.

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  Introduction to Software...

  Craig Dames

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  Software development is the process of designing, building, testing, and maintaining software applications that solve specific problems or perform particular tasks. It involves various stages, starting from the initial idea to the final deployment of an application. To understand software development, it's essential to look at the different components that make it a structured and iterative process. 
  At its core, software development is about problem-solving. It’s a way to create programs that automate tasks, facilitate communication, or offer solutions to real-world problems. The process typically follows a lifecycle known as the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), which includes phases like planning, designing, coding, testing, and maintenance. Each stage of the SDLC is crucial because it helps ensure that the software is built systematically, efficiently, and in alignment with user needs. 
  In any software development project, there are various roles that contribute to the process. The most well-known roles are software developers, but there are many others who play vital parts. These include project managers, who oversee the project and ensure it stays on track, and business analysts, who work to ensure that the software meets the needs of its users. Designers are responsible for creating user-friendly interfaces and experiences, while testers ensure that the software is functioning correctly and free of bugs.

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