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  The Effluent Society

  Norman Thelwell

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  Artist Norman Thelwell is best known for his cartoons depicting plump, petulant ponies and their young riders, but The Effluent Society shows another aspect of his work and character. Thelwell was passionate about the countryside and nature. During his life he became increasingly concerned about the impact of development, pollution and society's treatment of the environment. When The Effluent Society was first published in 1971, his concerns were way ahead of their time. Today, environmental and conservation issues are in the mainstream and have become a global priority.
  
  Although the cartoons focus on a serious topic there is no mistaking Thelwell's inimitable style. He used his talent and humour to convey a powerful message: the need to protect the environment. He also takes a wry look at modern life and so-called progress. Thelwell admitted that out of all his books, The Effluent Society was the one that gave him the greatest 'personal satisfaction' and, as such, the re-issue of this title is a fitting tribute to the artist.

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  Way Out There - Adventures of a...

  J. Robert Harris, Dr. Roscoe C....

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  Way Out There is an account of J. Robert Harris's extraordinary exploits while backpacking in some of the world's most tantalizing places―largely alone and unsupported. His stories are by turns funny, tragic, and uplifting, and are all told in his down‐to‐earth, friendly style.For J. R., it all began in 1966 when, as a young New Yorker, he impulsively drives his VW Beetle across the country to the very end of the northernmost road in Alaska, searching for an answer to a simple question: What is it like to be way out there? How this happened, whom he met, and what he encountered along the way became the foundation for a lifelong attraction to trekking and adventure travel. Subsequent chapters chronologically explore some of his many journeys, revealing an enduring wanderlust honed by his emerging maturity and outdoor skills. Stories of J. R.'s solo treks point to stark contrasts between his urban upbringing and his wilderness wanderings, while tales of adventure with small but diverse groups of friends are enriched by their collective experiences and varying viewpoints about exploration.Way Out There is a lively yet introspective book by a restless soul that will attract countless listeners who love to travel, as well as armchair adventurers and communities looking for outdoor role models.

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  The Book on Masks - Your...

  Philip Buckler

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  If you have ever worn a mask against your better judgement, this book is for you. Delve into the science, psychology, and philosophy involved in the worldwide mania for face coverings. 
  Accessible yet profoundly detailed, packed with meticulously gathered information from a diverse range of disciplines, this book earns its place as an invaluable reference in your library. Its wealth of knowledge equips you to challenge prevailing narratives and verify claims independently. Its digestible deep-dive summary of more than 330 studies and 100 years of science is only the tip of the iceberg:Tired of hearsay and third-party opinion on mask effectiveness? Get the bottom-line up front in straightforward, easily verifiable direct quotes from definitive scientific studies. A scholarly, detailed dissection of the CDC’s flagship Science Brief case for masks.Confused by contradictory or hyperbolic claims about mask side effects or lack thereof? Get consistent, hard data with results going back decades.Explore the powerful and manipulative behavioral psychology exploited to push masks.Recognize, expose, and refute the flawed underlying beliefs that support compulsory masking.A careful review of legal precedents which support your freedoms and individual rights where masks are concerned.Why some lawsuits challenging compulsory masking succeeded and others failed.Detailed, robust religious and conscientious objections to masking.More than 50 helpful charts, tables, and illustrations.Convenient source hyperlinks — follow up and decide for yourself whether or not the author got it right. 
  Concerned that mask mandates might make a comeback someday? 
  Buy The Book on Masks today! 
  Audiobook edition includes a complete copy of the book as an accompanying pdf.

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  Desert Chrome - Water a Woman...

  Kathryn Wilder

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   “A raw and honest journey of addiction, love, trauma, and redemption—grounded in a deep love of place and all things mustang. The best memoirs reveal the deeply personal in order to see the larger world with renewed clarity and insight—this is one such book. As Wilder moves from heroin to horses, we see a substantive journey of recovery and strength—and ultimately, of resilience.” —LAURA PRITCHETT, author of Stars Go Blue 
  “For too long, the lone cowboy myth has corralled the Ameri­can West in the barbed wires of dominion and destruction. Tan­gled in that telling are women and mustangs—their wildness, togetherness, and vulnerability. In Desert Chrome, Wilder bucks against a story as desiccated as the deserts she has dwelled in—kicking hard enough to free what was bound, to redeem what was broken. Listen now, to the thundering of hearts and hooves. They’re coming for us, at last.” —AMY IRVINE, author of Air Mail and Desert Cabal 
  “Desert Chrome journeys through parched valleys, on wild rivers, and into deep rock canyons on a unique quest. In this authentic, hard-won account of her life, Wilder finds the warm, true hearts she’s been seeking and that deserve our humanity, healing, and a hell of a lot better future than they’ve been dealt. There’s a quiet heroine at the center of this story, yes, pointing toward a beauti­ful world. It can be ours if we’ll love better, lean closer, and listen to the voices, like Wilder’s own, well worth heeding from birth.” —REBECCA LAWTON, author of The Oasis This Time 
  “A powerful coming-of-age story, into the age of a woman’s strongest power, when, with complete awareness of her past, she can, with might and strength, will the future before her. Wilder writes with all the love, wisdom, and courage it takes to make positive changes for the western landscape, horses, and readers.” —CMARIE FUHRMAN, author of Camped Beneath the Dam

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  CMSRN - Master your Certified...

  Theodore Wainwright

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  CMSRN:  
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  Are you aiming to advance in your nursing career and strengthen your knowledge by successfully passing the CMSRN Exam 2024-2025? 
  In search of an all-encompassing guide that includes everything you need to excel in the CMSRN Exam 2024-2025? 
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  This guide is your ultimate companion for enhancing your understanding, applying nursing skills, and engaging in hands-on practice. With this guide, you are well-prepared for success. 
  Updated for the CMSRN 2024-2025 Exam Structure. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - Profound insights about the CMSRN Exam 2024-2025 Certification 
  - Detailed explanation of the Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) 
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  Our guide stands out with comprehensive coverage that's crucial for your exam success. Concepts are explored in-depth with precision and clarity. 
  Please note that this guide is not affiliated with any official CMSRN entity and is purely an independent resource designed to benefit you. 
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  Parallel and High Performance...

  Fabio Nelli

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  Unleash the capabilities of Python and its libraries for solving high performance computational problems. 
  
  KEY FEATURES 
  - Explores parallel programming concepts and techniques for high-performance computing. 
  - Covers parallel algorithms, multiprocessing, distributed computing, and GPU programming. 
  - Provides practical use of popular Python libraries/tools like NumPy, Pandas, Dask, and TensorFlow. 
  
  DESCRIPTION 
  This book will teach you everything about the powerful techniques and applications of parallel computing, from the basics of parallel programming to the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of computing. 
  The book starts with an introduction to parallel programming and the different types of parallelism, including parallel programming with threads and processes. The book then delves into asynchronous programming, distributed Python, and GPU programming with Python, providing you with the tools you need to optimize your programs for distributed and high-performance computing. 
  The book also covers a wide range of applications for parallel computing, including data science, artificial intelligence, and other complex scientific simulations. You will learn about the challenges and opportunities presented by parallel computing for these applications and how to overcome them. 
  By the end of the book, you will have insights into the future of parallel computing, the latest research and developments in the field, and explore the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. 
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
  - Build faster, smarter, and more efficient applications for data analysis, machine learning, and scientific computing 
  - Implement parallel algorithms in Python 
  - Best practices for designing, implementing, and scaling parallel programs in Python 
  
  WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? 
  This book is aimed at software developers who wish to take their careers to the next level by improving their skills and learning about concurrent and parallel programming. It is also intended for Python developers who aspire to write fast and efficient programs, and for students who wish to learn the fundamentals of parallel computing and its practical uses. 
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  1. Introduction to Parallel Programming 
  2. Building Multithreaded Programs 
  3. Working with Multiprocessing and mpi4py Library 
  4. Asynchronous Programming with AsyncIO 
  5. Realizing Parallelism with Distributed Systems 
  6. Maximizing Performance with GPU Programming using CUDA 
  7. Embracing the Parallel Computing Revolution 
  8. Scaling Your Data Science Applications with Dask 
  9. Exploring the Potential of AI with Parallel Computing 
  10. Hands-on Applications of Parallel Computing

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