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  Homewaters - A Human and Natural...

  David B. Williams

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  Not far from Seattle skyscrapers live 150-year-old clams, more than 250 species of fish, and underwater kelp forests as complex as any terrestrial ecosystem. For millennia, vibrant Coast Salish communities have lived beside these waters dense with nutrient-rich foods, with cultures intertwined through exchanges across the waterways. Transformed by settlement and resource extraction, Puget Sound and its future health now depend on a better understanding of the region's ecological complexities. 
   
   
   
  Focusing on the area south of Port Townsend and between the Cascade and Olympic mountains, Williams uncovers human and natural histories in, on, and around the Sound. In conversations with archaeologists, biologists, and tribal authorities, Williams traces how generations of humans have interacted with such species as geoducks, salmon, orcas, rockfish, and herring. He sheds light on how warfare shaped development and how people have moved across this maritime highway, in canoes, the mosquito fleet, and today's ferry system. The book also takes an unflinching look at how the Sound's ecosystems have suffered from human behavior, including pollution, habitat destruction, and the effects of climate change.

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  UX - User Experience Basics for...

  Andy Vickler

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  Introducing a new type of book that will change your life: UX: User Experience Basics for Beginners. UX books are a category of design books that focus on the usability and user interface of products, mobile apps, and websites. They help listeners understand how their product looks and functions from their perspective as users. The UX book is for anyone who needs to create interfaces for companies or individuals in order to make them more usable, engaging, or beautiful. 
  The UX book is for aspiring and experienced designers, developers, product managers, and marketers who need to design products that people will use. Today's business world requires designers to evolve beyond the traditional interfaces of PDFs with multiple columns of text and images. And that means learning how to create apps and websites that meet today's sophisticated user needs. 
  The book covers the following aspects:What is user experience?Why is user experience important?How does user experience impact SEO?How to enhance site user experience designCommon UX problems with websitesWhat UX tools are there, and what can the data tell you?And much more 
  The principle of the book is to offer students a workable and applicable design pattern for developing an interaction from a user's behavior and design point of view. The designers and developers will be able to understand the constraints of the system and design a custom solution that can be easily implemented in any problem domain. The book is written with academic rigor, practicality in the relevance of today's user interface design, while remaining accessible to students. 
  We hope that you enjoy learning about UX and are able to apply this knowledge to your own or your clients' products. We also hope that this book will encourage you to learn more about UX design and how to make use of our learning resources.

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  InVerse Medicine - Poems about...

  Upreet Dhaliwal

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  These are poems about conversations that we'd like to have with ourselves and with others when our bodies and minds are fraying... 
  There's struggle and triumph, loss and humanity within the pages of this eclectic collection of verse. 
  Here's what Readers have to say: 
  "[This] collection brings together the dilemmas doctors and clinicians face through the voices of poetry in a way that is quite extraordinarily moving. It is about intersections, beliefs, power, frailty and so much more." - Ruth 
  "Words from a doctor's heart. The touch-points. The soft, comforting words, the firmness of harsh realities. Acceptance of the inevitable. Or the frustrating answers that make no sense." - Ashish 
  "Some of the stories may sound unreal to those who haven't been to crowded public hospitals in large cities. A doctor's perspective beautifully captured. Most of the poems are short stories of amazing tales. If you read poetry or short stories, don't miss out on this one." - Wonchi Murry

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  Seniors and Epilepsy

  Edmonton Epilepsy Association

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  Whether you are a senior who has lived with epilepsy for many years or a newly diagnosed senior, you may have questions regarding the condition and how it may affect you. This booklet is designed to address some of the issues regarding seniors and epilepsy and to offer helpful tips. Most epilepsy associations have useful resource materials as well as a staff committed to answering your questions and providing information. Associations may also be able to connect you with self-help and support groups, and with trained professionals. Learning about epilepsy and sharing that information with others, finding the medical treatment best for you, using your network of family and friends who support and care about you, and pursuing what matters in your life, are all important steps.

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  Black Space Chronicles - The...

  Dirk Fallon

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  The concept of the void, or the space beyond what we can observe, has captivated astronomers and philosophers alike for centuries. Often referred to as “Black Space,” this region exists beyond the boundaries of visible light, where the naked eye and even some of the most powerful telescopes fail to penetrate. It is a realm of absolute darkness, yet it is filled with unknown energies and phenomena that scientists are only beginning to understand. The mystery of this vast emptiness is not just about the absence of light but also about the unknown forces at play in this cosmic dark zone. 
  At its core, the void is home to dark matter and dark energy, two of the most elusive and fundamental components of the universe. Though invisible, dark matter exerts gravitational forces that can affect the movement of galaxies, holding them together in a way that cannot be explained by visible matter alone. Dark energy, on the other hand, is believed to be responsible for the accelerated expansion of the universe. Together, these forces make up approximately 95% of the universe’s total mass-energy content, yet remain undetectable by current technology. 
  The void is not empty in the traditional sense. Instead, it is filled with mysterious phenomena that defy our understanding of space. Black holes, for instance, are a prominent feature of the void, with gravitational forces so intense that nothing, not even light, can escape them. These cosmic giants consume anything that comes too close, distorting space and time in ways that challenge our fundamental understanding of physics. Other objects, like neutron stars and supernova remnants, contribute to the strange and often violent dynamics of the void.

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  Imperfect Heart - Stories of...

  Jeff Holden

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  This book offers an in-depth exploration of a potentially life-threatening congenital heart condition known as a myocardial bridge, a condition present in roughly one in four people, though only a small percentage experience symptoms. The author, who has firsthand experience with the condition and its surgical treatment, provides a unique perspective on living with and overcoming this often misunderstood malady. 
  Drawing from transcripts of the podcast of the same name, the book includes compelling interviews with leading cardiac surgeons specializing in the controversial "unroofing" procedure, as well as stories from patients who have undergone the surgery. Together, these narratives paint a comprehensive picture of the procedure’s success and its life-changing, potentially life-saving effects on those treated. 
   Beyond personal and patient stories, the book challenges traditional medical approaches to diagnosing and treating myocardial bridges. It advocates for a shift in how the medical community views this condition, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment options while offering hope to those struggling with symptoms. 
  With its blend of personal insight, expert commentary, and patient experiences, this book seeks to educate, inspire, and transform the conversation around myocardial bridges.

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