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  Jurassic Era - A History from...

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  Thanks to a certain novel and movie franchise, the Jurassic Period has been indelibly cemented in the public imagination as the time of dinosaurs. That was certainly true: the Jurassic Period saw reptiles such as the long-necked Brachiosaurus, the armored Stegosaurus, and the fearsome Allosaurus become the dominant living creatures on planet Earth, a position they maintained for more than 150 million years. However, many of the movie dinosaurs that decorated millions of lunchboxes and backpacks were not from the Jurassic Period at all, but from the following Cretaceous Period. 
  Of course, this age wasn’t just about dinosaurs. The Jurassic Period saw the Earth going through dramatic geological changes that saw continents drift and collide. New plants and trees developed, some of which are still with us today. Even insects grew to enormous size. This period also saw the emergence of something entirely new: birds. In fact, there was only one type of creature that did not thrive and evolve in this period: our own distant relatives, mammals. 
  This book delves into the true story of the Jurassic Period, of how the planet changed, and how a staggering array of new life came to occupy the land, seas, and skies.

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  Data Lake - Strategies and Best...

  Brian Murray

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  “Data Lake: Strategies and Best Practices for Storing, Managing, and Analyzing Big Data” is a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing a data lake architecture. With the increasing volume, velocity, and variety of data being generated, organizations need to be able to store and analyze large amounts of data to gain insights and make informed decisions. 
  This book covers the key concepts and principles of data lakes, including data ingestion, data transformation, and data governance. It also provides practical guidance on designing and implementing a data lake solution, including choosing the right technologies and tools, setting up security and access controls, and implementing data quality and data lineage. 
  Readers will learn about the different types of data lake architectures, including centralized and decentralized architectures, and the pros and cons of each. They will also discover best practices for managing and optimizing data lake performance, including data partitioning and compression, and techniques for data processing, such as batch processing and stream processing. 
  This book is a must-read for data architects, data engineers, data scientists, and anyone who wants to learn about data lake strategies and best practices for storing, managing, and analyzing big data. With its comprehensive coverage and practical guidance, this book is an essential resource for anyone working with big data. 
   

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  Contemporary Low Vision Care

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  This comprehensive guide provides eye care practitioners with essential knowledge and practical strategies for delivering high-quality care to patients with low vision. Drawing upon over three decades of experience, Professor Oduntan offers valuable insights into the causes, impacts, and management of visual impairment. The book covers a wide range of topics, from definitions and classifications of low vision to detailed clinical assessments and prescribing assistive devices. Readers will learn how to incorporate low vision care into their existing practices, calculate required magnifications, and select appropriate optical and non-optical aids. With its emphasis on a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation, this text equips clinicians with the tools needed to improve their patients' quality of life and help them navigate the challenges of daily living. An indispensable resource for optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other eye care professionals, Contemporary Low Vision Care is a must-read for anyone committed to providing exceptional care to individuals with visual impairments.

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  Carried Through Cancer - 70 Days...

  Kim Harms

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  Whether it’s yours or a loved one’s, a cancer diagnosis changes everything. It stops you in your tracks as you put everything you have into fighting for life. It can feel isolating being thrown into the unknown chaos of treatment.But you are not alone.With uplifting stories from dozens of women who have been where you are, Carried Through Cancer provides emotional and spiritual support, encouragement, and community in its true stories of God-filled moments within the hard and heartbreaking road of cancer.God meets some people in their fear in the exam room and others in the shower where the flowing water drowns out tears, but regardless of the location, this 70-day devotional demonstrates that God shows up when people reach out to Him, and He is there to carry you through your story.

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  Mayo Clinic Guide to Organ...

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  The first–ever, comprehensive guide for organ transplant recipients, living donors, and caregivers from Mayo Clinic, a global leader in transplant surgery and research.  
  With decades of experience and over 30,000 life–saving organ transplants performed, Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most successful transplant programs in the world. With the collective knowledge from expert physicians, surgeons, and researchers, Mayo Clinic Guide to Organ Transplant illuminates the science and the process of transplantation. From waiting for a donor match and preparing for surgery to recovery and life after transplant, this audiobook will help you successfully navigate this complex procedure. Whether you’re a patient, donor, or caregiver, you’ll learn what to expect at every stage of the transplant journey with Mayo Clinic expert guidance by your side. 

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  Compassion for Couples -...

  Michelle Becker, Christopher Germer

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  How resilient is your relationship? Do you and your partner go into "reactivity mode" when a conflict arises? Do you wish you were closer and more connected? 
  We all need healthy, secure relationships in order to thrive—but they can be hard to build and maintain. Where do you start? According to marriage and family therapist Michelle Becker, the answer is with yourself. By learning to practice self-compassion, you are better able to respond to your partner with love and acceptance—even when they inevitably cannot meet your every need. This caring and insightful guide shows you how to stop defaulting to feelings of annoyance, disappointment, or detachment. Instead, using techniques from Becker’s renowned Compassion for Couples program—including guided meditations—you will learn mindfulness, compassion, and other skills that bring you closer to your partner and enrich your lives together. For happy couples looking to strengthen their relationship, or those facing obstacles, Becker leads the way to greater trust, mutual understanding, and a renewed sense of warmth.

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