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  Non Fungible Token (NFT) - Delve...

  Vicky V. Choudhary

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  What is this craze of NFTs? Why is the world going insanely crazy about it? How to comfort ourselves to enter this world of Crypto Collectibles? 
  Well, if these questions sound you interesting, consider the path to explore what it really is? 
  Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) have shaken the crypto world. Recently, we all might have heard the term ‘Non-Fungible Tokens’ or the ‘NFTs’. 
  May it be from news or games, or may it be from celebrities and artists, we all hear these terms quite frequently. Well, as a newbie, we did become curious and asked ourselves the above-stated questions, which are obvious.  Well, no need to worry!! This book is all about answering your queries in the most comfortable way. 
  Introducing To You 
  Non-Fungible Token (NFT): Delve Into The World of NFTs Crypto Collectibles And How It Might Change Everything 
  Written on the basis of work done by several researchers and opinions of various economists and cryptocurrency experts, this book explores this exciting new field of NFTs. 
  This book shares insights on why we should all be excited for these new types of digital assets. This book helps you understand the world of NFT crypto collectibles. It explains the NFT ecosystem as well. It further explains how to buy, sell, and trade them. It further discusses various aspects associated with the NFT ecosystem. 
  What can you learn from the book? 
  • What is exactly Non-Fungible Token (NFT)? 
  • Understanding Tokens 
  • Difference between Fungible and Non-Fungible Tokens 
  • Importance of NFTs 
  • Background of NFTs 
  • Technical Details of the NFT Ecosystem 
  • Protocols & Token Standards 
  • Security in NFTs 
  • Applications of NFTs 
  • Challenges in the NFT System 
  • Marketplaces of NFTs 
  • Wallets Used in NFTs Transactions 
  • Creating, Buying and Selling NFTs 
  • Future of the NFTs 
  Happy learning! Enjoy your book!

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  Nature's Balancing Act - How...

  Ken Hicks

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  Are the physical laws of our universe finely tuned, such that life can exist? What does this imply about how our universe formed? Questions like these are examined in Nature's Balancing Act, presented for a wide audience. From the Big Bang to present-day research, ranging from gravitational waves to experiments on antimatter, our physical laws are shown to be slightly off balance, allowing life to exist.In its opening chapters, the following is asked: What would happen if the strong nuclear force, which binds protons and neutrons together, were slightly stronger or weaker? We know today that pushing the nuclear force off balance by just a few percent would create a different universe, unlike our own. Also, for life to exist, there must be a slight imbalance in the way matter and antimatter were created in the Big Bang. These are just two examples of the fine tuning of physical laws that must happen for the cosmological conditions to be right for life to exist. If the universe wasn't “just so,” you wouldn't be here to hear about it!Even with a favorable universe, how did life on Earth begin? Can human life continue to exist for millions of years, or will we cause our own extinction? These topics are considered in the book and provide a fascinating look at our existence on Earth and the possibility of life elsewhere.

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  Machine Learning Unraveled -...

  Alex Murphy

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  It is a perceptive and thorough introduction to the challenging but intriguing fields of artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning. This book, written with depth and clarity, is a vital tool for anyone trying to comprehend and use these revolutionary technologies. 
  The first part of the book establishes a solid foundation in machine learning principles. Essential concepts like algorithms, data pretreatment, and model evaluation are presented to readers; each is carefully described to guarantee that they understand the fundamentals. Because of the writers' systematic and approachable style, even individuals who are unfamiliar with the subject may understand complex subjects. 
  The focus on real-world applications in "Machine Learning Unraveled" is one of its best qualities. The book shows how machine learning and data science are used in practical situations with thorough case studies and examples from a variety of sectors. The writers successfully close the knowledge gap between theory and reality, whether they are talking about recommendation systems in retail, autonomous cars in transportation, or predictive analytics in healthcare. This practical approach not only improves understanding but also highlights the real-world advantages and effects of these technologies. 
  The important societal and ethical questions raised by AI and machine learning are also covered in the book. In a time when worries about algorithmic bias, data privacy, and job displacement are growing, the writers offer a fair and impartial analysis of the appropriate and responsible application of these technologies. They support placing ethical issues front and center in technical development so that innovations serve society as a whole. 
   

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  The Knowledge Gene

  Lynne Kelly

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  Over 500,000 years ago, a single gene mutated. It spread over time, becoming critical in the journey transforming our earliest ancestors into fully modern humans, capable of navigating the entire planet and beyond. Then just a few thousand years ago, humans gradually outsourced knowledge to writing, and we displaced art and music from the heart of learning. 
   
  This is the extraordinary story of the discovery of a supergene that makes us uniquely human. Dr Lynne Kelly recounts how a widespread congenital disorder was the critical clue she and her collaborators needed to identify the gene that has long eluded researchers into human cognition. 
   
  The knowledge gene supercharged our ability to learn and share knowledge with others, explaining the prodigious memories of Indigenous people the world over. The discovery of the knowledge gene unlocks many other puzzles too. It explains for the first time why humans are the only species to make art, offers new insights into the earliest music and storytelling, and into the cognitive strengths of neurodivergent people. 
   
  The Knowledge Gene shows that we can all access the full power of our memories, without giving up any of the advantages of writing and technology. The implications for learning and creativity at any age are profound.

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  60 Days to a Greener Life - Ease...

  Heather White

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  Read by the author. 
  Are you worried about the climate crisis? Are you suffering from eco-anxiety? Do you want to help but you're not sure how? Do you want to learn how to make greener choices? If you answered yes to any of those questions, author and environmentalist Heather White's 60 Days to a Greener Life is the resource you need.  
  You can read an entry every day or at your own pace. Each entry provides valuable insights and easy-to-apply ways you can live a more eco-friendly, joyful life. Each entry includes:a topic or question related to our world.an easy-to-understand explanation of ways you can adjust your lifestyle. 
    
  60 Days to a Greener Life will teach you about:eco-anxiety, how to manage it, and why individual action matters.climate change, recycling, and greener, sustainable school lunch choices.  connecting to nature and wildlife.volunteering and how to jumpstart conversations about good environmental practices.renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, organic food, and GMOs.toxic chemicals, plastic pollution, safe drinking water, and more. 
  Heather White is the founder of OneGreenThing.org. She directed environmental education advocacy at the nation's largest conservation organization, served as executive director to an environmental heath watchdog in Washington, DC, and led the nonprofit partner to Yellowstone National Park. She's been featured on Good Morning America, CBS, PBS, ABC, and quoted in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Teen Vogue. 
  Prompts, links, and a glossary of terms can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  The Spice Ports - Mapping the...

  Nicholas Nugent

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  We may think of "globalism" as a recent development but its origins date back to the fifteenth century and beyond, when seafarers pioneered routes across the oceans with the objectives of exploration, trade, and profit. These voyages only became possible after certain technical innovations—improvements in ship design, compasses, and mapping—enabled navigation across unprecedented distances. The mariners' embarkation points were the vibrant ports of the West—Venice, Amsterdam, Lisbon—and their destinations the exotic ports of the East—Malacca, Goa, Bombay—where they tracked down the elusive spices, so much in demand by Western palates. 
   
   
   
  This development of maritime communication brought benefits apart from culinary delights: the spread of ideas on art, literature, and science. But it was not necessarily beneficial for everyone concerned: colonial ambitions were often disastrous for local populations, who were frequently exploited as slave plantation labor. 
   
   
   
  This wide-ranging account of a fascinating period of global history uses original maps and contemporary artists' views to tell the story of how each port developed individually while also encouraging us to consider contrasting points of view of the benefits and the damages of the maritime spice trade.

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