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  Eight Bears - Mythic Past and...

  Gloria Dickie

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  A global exploration of the eight remaining species of bears—and the dangers they face. 
   
   
   
  Bears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears a tipping point. Today, most of the eight remaining bear species are threatened with extinction. Some, such as the panda bear and the polar bear, are icons of the natural world; others, such as the spectacled bear and the sloth bear, are far less known. 
   
   
   
  In Eight Bears, journalist Gloria Dickie embarks on a globe-trotting journey to explore each bear's story, whisking listeners from the cloud forests of the Andes to the ice floes of the Arctic; from the jungles of India to the backwoods of the Rocky Mountain West. She meets with key figures on the frontlines of modern conservation efforts—the head of a rescue center for sun and moon bears freed from bile farms, a biologist known as Papa Panda, who has led China's panda-breeding efforts for almost four decades, a conservationist retraining a military radar system to detect and track polar bears near towns—to reveal the unparalleled challenges bears face as they contend with a rapidly changing climate and encroaching human populations.

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  Saving Ourselves from Big Car

  David Obst

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  Cars are killing people and making the planet uninhabitable. Crashes take the lives of more than a million people each year. Air pollution linked to motor vehicles contributes to even more untimely deaths. Highways and unsafe streets have devastated cities, yet traffic congestion still swallows up countless hours. And carbon emissions from transportation are a key driver of climate change, which threatens to make the world unlivable. Why do we still worship at the altar of the car? How can we find alternatives that are healthier for the planet and ourselves? 
    
  This book exposes how "Big Car"—the complex of companies in the automobile, oil, insurance, media, and concrete industries that promote and entrench car dependence—has pursued profit at the expense of the common good. David Obst explores how Big Car gained almost immeasurable influence over our lives, weighing the benefits and the costs of reliance on private automobiles. He details how industry covered up the harms of lead additives, fought against seatbelts, and continues to fund climate-change denialism. Obst considers the future of mobility, surveying how cities are experimenting with forms of transportation that offer alternatives to the dominance of cars. Provocative and comprehensive, Saving Ourselves from Big Car is a wake-up call for us to change how we use cars before it's too late.

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  Love Drugs - The Chemical Future...

  Julian Savulescu, Brian D. Earp

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  Is there a pill for love? What about an "anti-love drug," to help us get over an ex? This book argues that certain psychoactive substances, including MDMA—the active ingredient in Ecstasy—may help ordinary couples work through relationship difficulties and strengthen their connection. Others may help sever an emotional connection during a breakup. These substances already exist, and they have transformative implications for how we think about love. This book builds a case for conducting research into "love drugs" and "anti-love drugs" and explores their ethical implications for individuals and society. Scandalously, Western medicine tends to ignore the interpersonal effects of drug-based interventions. Why are we still in the dark about the effects of these drugs on romantic partnerships? And how can we overhaul scientific research norms to take relationships more fully into account? 
   
   
   
  Ethicists Brian D. Earp and Julian Savulescu say that the time to think through such questions is now. Love Drugs arms us with the latest scientific knowledge and a set of ethical tools that we can use to decide if these sorts of medications should be a part of our society. Or whether a chemical romance will be right for us.

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  House Wren Singing Near River...

  Greg Cetus

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  Embark on a journey of self-discovery with this audio book, featuring the lively and energetic singing of the House Wren near a peaceful river stream. The natural ambiance of the flowing water and birdsong creates an atmospheric audio experience that's perfect for meditation and enlightenment. Let the House Wren's beautiful melody guide you on a path towards inner peace and tranquility as you relax and unwind to the soothing sounds of nature. The House Wren is a small passerine bird native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is typically found in open woodlands, gardens, and city parks but can also inhabit coastal areas and wetlands. The species has an extensive range, with most populations breeding in North America and wintering in South America. Its plumage is generally brown-tinged grey above and paler below, with wings and tail being darker.

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  Fog Computing - Navigating the...

  Daniel Garfield

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  Step into the exciting realm of Fog Computing and embark on a transformative journey where the boundaries between the physical and digital worlds blur, and the possibilities for innovation and connectivity are boundless. In "Fog Computing: Navigating the Haze of IoT and Real-time Data Processing" you'll discover a comprehensive exploration of this cutting-edge technology, its real-world applications, and its profound impact on the way we interact with data and devices in the age of the Internet of Things (IoT). 
  Fog Computing, the younger sibling of Cloud Computing, offers a decentralized approach to data processing, bringing the power of the cloud closer to the edge. This book takes you on a captivating odyssey through the fog, revealing its origins, core principles, and architectural components. You'll learn how Fog Computing is poised to revolutionize IoT, enabling real-time analytics, reducing latency, and empowering a plethora of innovative applications. 
  Dive deep into the synergy between Fog Computing and IoT, explore its transformative role in healthcare, manufacturing, and smart cities, and witness its impact on autonomous systems. You'll uncover how Fog Computing is redefining the way we manage data and security, addressing challenges, and opening doors to unparalleled insights. 
  Whether you're an industry professional, a technology enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of computing, this book will illuminate the path ahead. Get ready to embark on an illuminating journey through the world of Fog Computing, where the cloud meets the edge and possibilities are endless.

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  Essential Skills for NPTE...

  Dexter Stalworth

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  Essential Skills for NPTE Success 
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