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  On Time - Causality and the...

  Jan Zaanen

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  This text revolves around a new and unusual view on the most fundamental puzzle of physics. It focusses on the key aspect that makes the role of the time dimension fundamentally different: causality. The implicit and intuitive way by which causality is usually taken for granted is just made explicit and less self-evident, shedding a new light on the gravity-quantum conflict. The case is made that gravity is a necessary condition for a causal universe. But upon turning to the "pure" unitary quantum physics explaining the nature of matter one is dealing with the strictly a-causal time expressed through the thermal quantum field theory machinery. When this a-causal microscopic and causal macroscopic world meet, one encounters the wavefunction collapse, that itself may be rooted in the quantum-gravity conflict. Modern ideas are discussed resting on eigenstate thermalization showing how this may lie eventually at the origin of irreversible thermodynamics. The case is anchored in the sophisticated modern mathematical machinery of both general relativity and quantum physics which is normally barely disseminated beyond the theoretical physics floors. 
   
   
   
  The book is unique in the regard that the consequences of this machinery are explained in an original, descriptive language conveying the conceptual consequences while avoiding mathematical technicalities.

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  Ultimate Generative AI Solutions...

  Arun Pandey

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  Unlock Generative AI's Potential: Transform Ideas into Reality on Google Cloud!
  Book Description
  Generative AI, powered by Google Cloud Platform (GCP), is reshaping industries with its advanced capabilities in automating and enhancing complex tasks. The Ultimate Generative AI Solutions on Google Cloud is your comprehensive guide to harnessing this powerful combination to innovate and excel in your job role. It explores foundational machine learning concepts and dives deep into Generative AI, providing the essential knowledge needed to conceptualize, develop, and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions.
  Within these pages, you'll explore Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt engineering, Fine-tuning techniques, and the latest advancements in AI, with special emphasis on Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning (PEFT) and Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF). You'll also learn about the integration of LangChain and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to enhance AI capabilities. By mastering these techniques, you can optimize model performance while conserving resources. The integration of GCP services simplifies the development process, enabling the creation of robust AI applications with ease.
  By the end of this book, you will not only understand the technical aspects of Generative AI but also gain practical skills that can transform your work to drive innovation and boost operational efficiency with Generative AI on GCP.
  Table of Contents
  1. Generative AI Essentials
  2. Google Cloud Basics
  3. Getting Started with Large Language Models
  4. Prompt Engineering and Contextual Learning
  5. Fine-Tuning a Large Language Model
  6. Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning (PEFT)
  7. Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback
  8. Model Optimization
  9. LLMOps for Managing and Monitoring AI Projects
  10. Harnessing RAG and LangChain
  11. Case Studies and Real-World Implementations       
  
  Index

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  COVID WARS - America's Struggle...

  Ronald Gruner

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  A sweeping, deeply researched chronicle of the COVID-19 pandemic, weaving together science, politics, and personal freedoms. 
  Ronald Gruner, with the precision of a historian and the curiosity of a citizen, takes the listener from the roots of virology in the 19th century to the chaotic pandemic years of 2020–2022. The book doesn’t just tell the story of a virus—it lays bare the cultural and political divide that shaped America’s uneven and often painful response. 
  Gruner’s writing is crisp, and he breaks down complex topics without dumbing them down. The opening chapters—“Contagium” and “The Warning”—build a compelling backstory on pandemics past, from the 1918 Spanish Flu to the eerie predictions of the Bush and Obama administrations. 
  COVID WARS isn’t shy about calling out failures. Politicians, conspiracy theorists, media figures, and even some public health leaders get held accountable. The chapter “The Divide” lays it all out—how the pandemic morphed from a health emergency into a political food fight. Gruner points fingers but backs it all up with evidence, charts, and historical comparisons. 
  What listeners will appreciate most, though, is Gruner’s balance. He’s clearly frustrated with misinformation and poor leadership, but he doesn’t come across as bitter or one-sided. The chapter “Lockdowns” captures this tone perfectly. He acknowledges the economic devastation and emotional toll, especially on children and small business owners, while also recognizing that something had to be done to slow the rising death counts. If you’re curious about what really happened, how we got here, and how it could have been different—COVID WARS will be worth your time. 
  COVID WARS is not just a book about the pandemic. It’s a mirror, and what it reflects is both sobering and necessary.

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  How to Live Well with Dementia -...

  Phyllis Fehr, Anthea Innes,...

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  How to Live Well with Dementia: Expert Help for People Living with Dementia and their Family, Friends, and Care Partners provides an array of essential guidance about the different aspects of dementia for all whose lives are touched by dementia, including people living with dementia and their support network. 
   
  Following an effective Q&A framework, this book offers valuable, easy-to-navigate guidance on the burning questions that those living with a dementia diagnosis and their carer/supporter need to know. Questions addressed include 'How can I adjust to life with the diagnosis?', 'How can I plan for the future?', and 'How can we support our loved ones living with dementia?'. It provides expert explanations about changes in the brain and the various causes and types of dementia, as well as support on how to adjust to living with a diagnosis. It also offers practical information about care planning and advanced directives, maintaining health and social connections, accessing appropriate community care, and supporting medical and hospital care. It concludes with important self-care information for care/support partners. 
   
  Written jointly by academic experts and experts through lived experience, this book is indispensable for people living with dementia, care partners, and anyone wanting to understand more about the condition, as well as health and social care professionals and students of health and social care.

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  Feathered Forest - Aloft with...

  Marina Richie

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  “Luminous.”—Bill McKibben, author of Here Comes the Sun 
   
  Acclaimed nature writer Marina Richie guides us into a vertical world of old-growth forests through the eyes of the birds that inhabit them—exploring her journey as an environmentalist in her signature verdant prose. 
   
  With exquisite prose and meticulous research, Marina Richie interweaves memoir with clear-eyed notes on ecology to create an engaging blend of scientific and soulful observations. 
   
  In Feathered Forest, birds are our guides to a vertical world of ancient trees that spans both sides of the Cascade Mountains. Within centuries-old groves that are critical refugia in a time of climate crisis, these winged messengers show us a better way to steward our threatened landscapes. Just as a forest transitions upward from understory to midstory to overstory, so too does the trajectory of Richie’s life—from the protective cover of adolescence to the precarious yet light-filled canopy of adulthood. 
   
  Richie’s love for the wilds unfurls in poetic phrasing, and her call to protect our last old-growth trees is resounding and clear. 
   
  **A narrative of perception change, memoir, and kinship, Feathered Forest is a soaring ode to birds and wild trees. 
   
  "A lyrical new book . . .the author spins a story web out of ecology, bird behavior, discussions with forest and bird researchers, and her own observations . . .All make this perfect for sampling chapter by chapter and learning about connections we never considered before."—Booklist**

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  The Kaggle Book - Data analysis...

  Konrad Banachewicz, Luca...

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  Millions of data enthusiasts from around the world compete on Kaggle, the most famous data science competition platform of them all. Participating in Kaggle competitions is a surefire way to improve your data analysis skills, network with an amazing community of data scientists, and gain valuable experience to help grow your career.  
  The first audiobook of its kind, The Kaggle Book assembles in one place the techniques and skills you'll need for success in competitions, data science projects, and beyond. Two Kaggle Grandmasters walk you through modeling strategies you won't easily find elsewhere, and the knowledge they've accumulated along the way. As well as Kaggle-specific tips, you'll learn more general techniques for approaching tasks based on image, tabular, textual data, and reinforcement learning. You'll design better validation schemes and work more comfortably with different evaluation metrics.  
  Whether you want to climb the ranks of Kaggle, build some more data science skills, or improve the accuracy of your existing models, this audiobook is for you.

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