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  The Great American Transit...

  Nicholas Dagen Bloom

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  A potent re-examination of America’s history of public disinvestment in mass transit. 
    
  Many a scholar and policy analyst has lamented American dependence on cars and the corresponding lack of federal investment in public transportation throughout the latter decades of the twentieth century. But as Nicholas Dagen Bloom shows in The Great American Transit Disaster, our transit networks are so bad for a very simple reason: we wanted it this way. 
    
  Focusing on Baltimore, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, and San Francisco, Bloom provides overwhelming evidence that transit disinvestment was a choice rather than destiny. He pinpoints three major factors that led to the decline of public transit in the United States: municipal austerity policies that denied most transit agencies the funding to sustain high-quality service; the encouragement of auto-centric planning; and white flight from dense city centers to far-flung suburbs. As Bloom makes clear, these local public policy decisions were not the product of a nefarious auto industry or any other grand conspiracy—all were widely supported by voters, who effectively shut out options for transit-friendly futures. With this book, Bloom seeks not only to dispel our accepted transit myths but hopefully to lay new tracks for today’s conversations about public transportation funding.

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  Think Like a Mathematician -...

  Junaid Mubeen

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  An accessible and enjoyabel way to develop the thinking tools and techniques to understand the math of modern life.When we learn about abstract mathematical concepts—from prime numbers and fractals to aspects of calculus—the most common question is often: when on earth will I need this? To many of us, so-called "pure" mathematics is downright baffling. Yet these concepts are what underpin the world we live in, from internet security to the transmission of radio waves. When you start to think like a mathematician, the secrets of technology and modern life suddenly make sense.Junaid Mubeen regards mathematics as a collection of thinking tools that can enrich the way we approach our everyday lives. In Think Like a Mathematician, he presents a catalogue of enlightening mathematical concepts. Some will be familiar from school, but the majority are ideas that listeners will not have encountered before. And anyone—from mathematicians to self-proclaimed mathophobes—can learn from them. In Mubeen's clear prose, all of these ideas are easy to grasp, and may even reshape the way you see the world.

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  Tenacious Beasts - Wildlife...

  Christopher J. Preston

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  The news about wildlife is dire—more than 900 species have been wiped off the planet since industrialization. Against this bleak backdrop, however, there are also glimmers of hope and crucial lessons to be learned from animals that have defied global trends toward extinction: bears in Italy, bison in North America, whales in the Atlantic. These populations are back from the brink, some of them in numbers unimaginable in a century. How has this happened? What shifts in thinking did it demand? In crisp, transporting prose, Christopher Preston reveals the mysteries and challenges at the heart of these resurgences. 
   
   
   
  Drawing on compelling personal stories from the researchers, Indigenous people, and activists who know the creatures best, Preston weaves together a gripping narrative of how some species are taking back vital, ecological roles. Each section of the book offers a philosophical shift in how humans ought to think about animals, passionately advocating for the changes in attitude necessary for wildlife recovery. 
   
   
   
  Tenacious Beasts is quintessential nature writing for the Anthropocene, touching on different facets of ecological restoration from Indigenous knowledge to rewilding practices. More important, perhaps, the book offers a road map—and a measure of hope—for a future in which humans and animals can once again coexist.

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  White Noise For Sleep -...

  White Noise Laboratory Research Hub

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  White Noise Laboratory: By popular request, here is a premium collection of our most soothing white noise sounds, combined with oscillating sleep sounds. The relaxing white noise soundscapes are great for helping you sleep, study or focus. Sometimes the key to relaxation is simple!Block out distractions and create a peaceful ambience with this 17+ hours white noise audiobook. Many people benefit from the steady, soothing sounds of white noise. This version incorporates an oscillating, panning sound (from left to right) to comfort you and help mitigate distractions and irritations. Whether it's a noisy neighbor, a snoring partner, insomnia, a mind full of racing thoughts, or a bustling city, this collection can help reset the tone for focus and relaxation. The seven sounds feature a gentle fade in and out, allowing you to customize the volume after the sound starts, creating an atmosphere of calm and focus.This audiobook features seven frequencies of white noise (each lasting 150 minutes):• Warm white oscillating noise• Cool white oscillating noise• Fan and water oscillating white noise• Relaxing Rain oscillating white noise• …Additionally, you may use this bundle for focus, meditation, work, and studying, to help center yourself in our busy 21st-century world.Total Running Time: 17+ hours!Can't wait for your audiobook to arrive? Download it now!

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  Maximizing Investment Returns -...

  Samantha Cruz

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  Are you prepared to realize the full investment potential of cryptocurrencies? Introducing "Maximizing Investment Returns: Navigating the Crypto Market - A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Investments." This in-depth book is the indispensable guide you need to navigate the complex world of cryptocurrency investing successfully. This thorough guide provides a clear road map to success for all investors, be they novices hoping to grasp the fundamentals or seasoned pros wishing to improve their methods. 
  Explore the exciting realm of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. Learn everything there is to know about cryptocurrencies and how they operate, breaking down complicated ideas into easily understood terms. Beyond Bitcoin, investigate the varied world of cryptocurrencies to find new investment options and learn about their distinctive value propositions. 
  Envision possessing the expertise and resources to ensure secure investing choices in the dynamic realm of cryptocurrency. Imagine yourself becoming an expert in risk management, adopting a disciplined mindset, and modifying your plans in response to changing market circumstances. Knowledge about market sentiment, legal issues, and security best practices will give you the tools you need to succeed in this changing environment. 
  Obtain a copy of "Maximizing Investment Returns: Navigating the Crypto Market - A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Investments" to start toward profitable cryptocurrency investing. Give yourself the knowledge necessary to create a well-balanced portfolio, take advantage of market trends, and withstand volatility. With the help of this book, you will be able to manage your cryptocurrency investments and steer clear of mistakes and toward profitable consequences in the future.

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  The Fabric of Cosmos -...

  Dirk Fallon

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  The story of dark matter begins not in the distant reaches of the universe, but in the questions that humans have asked for centuries. What is the universe made of? Why do galaxies behave the way they do? As our tools for observing the cosmos improved, so did our understanding—but with every answer came more mystery. In the early 20th century, astronomers began to notice strange things. Galaxies were spinning in ways that defied the laws of physics, at least as we understood them. The stars on the outer edges of galaxies were moving far too fast to be held together by the gravity from visible matter alone. There had to be something else out there, something invisible, something we couldn’t detect with telescopes. This was one of the first big hints that something massive and unseen—what we now call dark matter—was shaping the universe. 
  Modern cosmology was born when scientists started to view the universe not just as a collection of stars and planets, but as a dynamic, evolving structure governed by deep physical laws. Einstein’s theory of general relativity reshaped our understanding of space, time, and gravity. Suddenly, the universe was a place where space could bend, expand, and even accelerate. These ideas led to the Big Bang theory and the realization that the cosmos had a beginning and has been changing ever since. But as astronomers began mapping out galaxies and measuring their movements, inconsistencies popped up. The math didn’t add up unless we assumed that most of the mass in the universe was missing from our view. That mass didn’t emit light, didn’t reflect it, and didn’t absorb it. It was dark, but it was there.

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