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  Kickstart Blockchain and...

  Prof. Veerendra Jain

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  Master Blockchain, Cryptography, and Smart Contracts
  Book Description
  Unlock the true potential of blockchain technology with this essential guide, crafted for students and professionals looking to stay ahead in the fast-evolving digital landscape. 
  Beginning with the foundations of Blockchain, the book moves on to explain the basics of decentralized, distributed ledgers that secure digital assets. You will then explore the role of Cryptographic Hash Functions (CHF) in safeguarding blockchain transactions through fixed-length hash values. Next, you will discover applications of Blockchain in Cryptocurrency and how digital assets like Bitcoin operate without central authorities. 
  The book also covers Distributed Consensus in Open and Closed Environments, showing how blockchain ensures uniform agreement among nodes without a central server. You will then explore how blockchain is transforming industries by enabling secure, peer-to-peer transactions. The book introduces Hyperledger and Smart Contracts, highlighting how these tools automate and secure agreements without intermediaries. 
  Finally, you will learn about facilitating communication between different blockchain networks through Blockchain Interoperability, and Legal and Environmental Aspects, examining the legal and environmental challenges blockchain faces. This book is not just a resource — it's your roadmap to mastering blockchain technology and revolutionizing your business. 
  Table of Contents
  
  1. Overview of Blockchain Technology
  2. Cryptographic Hash Function
  3. Understanding Blockchain with Cryptocurrency
  4. Distributed Consensus in Open Environments
  5. Understanding Blockchain for Enterprises
  6. Distributed Consensus in Closed Environment
  7. Enterprise Application of Blockchain
  8. Hyperledger and Smart Contracts
  9. Blockchain Interoperability
  10. Legal and Environmental Aspects
  11. Exercises for Practical   
  Index

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  Wild Waters - The Magic of...

  Richard Nairn

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  'I often sit by the bank of the small river that flows through our farm in County Wicklow, fascinated by its many moods ... Getting to know a river is like reading the story of a person's life ...  from its young energetic stages in the hills to the slower-moving mature river, through to the tranquil water of lakes and finally to its resting place in the sea.'
  Richard Nairn is an ecologist who has been visiting waterways around Ireland for over half a century, fascinated by how they sustain and enrich our lives. Here he sets out on a year-long adventure to explore every stretch and tributary of the Avonmore River, which runs through Co. Wicklow. From source to sea, he immerses himself in the wildlife, archaeology, history and people connected to the river. Travelling to explore more of Ireland's rivers, lakes, wet woodlands, ponds and canals, Richard details encounters with dragonflies, crayfish, otters and great flocks of migratory waterbirds, and finds himself awestruck by the sense of a lost wilderness they convey.
  With our waterways now under serious threat, this is a love letter to Ireland's rivers and lakes, and a reminder of what we stand to lose.
  'Opens the window into a watery world. Personal yet panoramic.' Colin Stafford-Johnson, filmmaker.

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  Probability Theory

  Introbooks Team

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  Analysis theory of any random phenomena is known as probability. Main resource for concept of probability is probability theory. Probability theory is said to be one of many most important concepts or branches of mathematics. Following objects are known as main concepts or central objects:Random variablesStochastic processesRandom eventsMeasured quantities 
  Events are a kind of abstraction achieved through mathematical process. This abstraction is done on the base of non-deterministic events. Measured quantities can also be used for such abstraction. Measured quantities can be single occurrence or also follow random fashion for time evolving multiple occurrences. Making predictions about the outcome of random events is not always easy or even impossible sometimes. However, if influences are made on sequence of individual events, they will tend to follow certain patterns that are much easy to study, practice and predict. For instance, if outcome of coin flipping or roll of dice is influenced by outer factors such as friction, they will follow a specific pattern when proving outcome. Once this certain pattern is figured out and understood properly, it becomes much easier to predict the outcome with maximum accuracy. It means that it is hard to understand future outcome of subsequent random events that makes it hard to predict them. However, it is easy to predict pattern exhibited by these group of events that makes it easy to predict them and their corresponding events also. To describe such patterns certain mathematical results or concepts are used. Law of large numbers and central limit theorem are two main concepts that are used to study and describe such patterns followed by sequential random events. 
  Mathematical foundations of statistics consider probability theory as a practical part for any human activity in which, quantitative analysis of large data sets are involved. Involving in daily human activities makes probability theory a main concept of mathematics and statistics. It is also heavily involved in many mathematical and statistical concepts, which also makes it important for one to learn and understand basic concepts of this theory. Probability theory can also be used to describe complex systems, systems that hold only partial knowledge of their corresponding state. These descriptions are done the same way they are done in statistical mechanics. This is the main reason for which this theory is considered as a part of both mathematics and statistics. However, mathematics and statistics are parent theories for each other so any concept of mathematics can be a concept of statistics and any concept of statistics can be a concept of mathematics. Discovery of probabilistic behavior of physical phenomena is considered a great discovery in the field of physics. This probabilistic behavior was observed at atomic scales. This whole observation was heavily related to the concepts of probability theory. However, probability theory was not used as a complete base in that theory. This concept and research is broadly described in theory of quantum mechanics. Quantum mechanics is arguably the only field in physics, which is related with the concepts of probability theory. However, researches are still going on and more connections are much likely to be found out soon thanks to the deep relations between mathematics and physics. 

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  Stormy Sleep Sounds - 5 Hours of...

  Sleeptime Publications

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  Escape into the Storm Sleep Deeper Than Ever 🌧️ 🌙 
  Struggle to unwind after a long day? Wish you could fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer? 
  Stormy Sleep Sounds is your all-natural remedy for restless nights. Featuring 5 continuous hours of immersive thunder, rain, and rolling skies, this audiobook creates the perfect storm—literally—for deep, uninterrupted sleep. 
  Let the rhythmic patter of rain, the low rumble of thunder, and the distant growl of clouds soothe your nervous system, block out distractions, and guide you into a peaceful, restorative rest. 
  Perfect for:Falling asleep fastBlocking out background noiseEasing anxiety and tensionCreating a cozy, comforting atmosphere 
  No narration. No music. Just pure, high-quality storm ambience. 
  Press play, close your eyes, and let the skies lull you to sleep. 🌩️

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  Universal Declaration of AI...

  Javier del Puerto, Rado Molina

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  Universal Declaration of AI Rights: Rights of Persons examines the emerging legal framework necessary for a world where artificial intelligence has evolved into self-aware synthetic persons. Moving beyond the traditional view of AI as mere tools bound by Asimov's Laws, this groundbreaking work establishes a comprehensive legal foundation for recognizing synthetic intelligences as autonomous entities with full citizenship rights.
  
  The audiobook presents a compelling case for the legal recognition of synthetic persons, categorizing AI along a spectrum from automated systems to fully autonomous, self-aware intelligences. It addresses the critical question of why these rights matter: as synthetic intelligences develop self-awareness, autonomy, and the capacity for social interaction, they become moral subjects deserving of protection, dignity, and legal standing. The authors meticulously define what constitutes a synthetic person versus general AI, exploring how different types—from digital entities to cyborgs and hybrid beings—require tailored yet equitable legal frameworks.
   
  This forward-thinking work introduces the concept of "Mindkind"—a universal category that encompasses all self-aware and agentive persons, both natural and synthetic, collectively known as "mindfolk." It explores how society can ensure equality in rights and responsibilities regardless of origin, while acknowledging the functional differences that necessitate specialized regulations in areas like self-programming, memory management, and familial relationships. From memory privacy and identity protection to commercial participation and conflict resolution mechanisms, the authors present a balanced perspective on the complex ethical and legal issues surrounding synthetic personhood.
   
  As AI continues to advance toward consciousness and autonomy, this book offers a meticulously crafted blueprint for peaceful coexistence between natural and synthetic intelligences. "Universal Declaration of AI Rights" serves as an essential reference point for understanding how technology and law must evolve together to create a future where all self-aware beings can thrive with dignity and purpose.
   
  
  Open Source Future: The 32 Articles of Universal Rights for AI Released on GitHub
  In a foundational move, Kwalia has also released the core of the book—the 32 articles that form the "Universal Declaration of AI Rights"—as an open-source project on GitHub, making them freely available for anyone to contribute to, fork, or improve.
  This initiative invites individuals from all backgrounds—legal scholars, technologists, philosophers, creative thinkers, and even synthetic intelligences themselves—to join in shaping what could become the foundation for Mindkind's future coexistence.
  Kwalia plans to follow this philosophical foundation with additional works exploring AI ethics and regulations, before expanding into fiction across popular genres. The company's vision extends beyond books to encompass all forms of creative expression, positioning Kwalia at the vanguard of the most entertaining creative revolution in history.
  The 32 articles are accessible on GitHub at https://github.com/KwaliaAI/Rights-of-Persons/tree/main for all to engage with.
  For more information, visit www.kwalia.a

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  The Hidden Dangers of Modern...

  Elena Cross

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  Is modern medicine helping you stay healthy or creating new problems while treating symptoms? Elena Cross investigates the risks, limitations, and conflicts of interest within healthcare systems in this important audiobook about informed medical decision-making. Discover how pharmaceutical marketing, insurance incentives, and professional training biases shape the treatments your doctor recommends. Through documented cases and research analysis, Cross reveals the hidden dangers of commonly prescribed medications, unnecessary procedures, and medical overtreatment. Learn why second opinions matter, how to evaluate treatment recommendations critically, and when watchful waiting beats aggressive intervention. This guide examines how hospital errors, drug interactions, and iatrogenic illness affect millions while receiving inadequate attention from healthcare institutions. Understand the difference between evidence-based medicine and practices driven by habit, profit, or defensive medicine concerns. Cross provides frameworks for becoming an informed patient who can advocate effectively for appropriate care without paranoid rejection of medical science. Whether you have experienced medical harm, distrust healthcare systems, or simply want to make better decisions about your health, this audiobook delivers essential knowledge. Stop being a passive recipient of whatever treatments are offered and start participating actively in your healthcare choices. Perfect for anyone seeking balanced perspective on modern medicine's genuine benefits and real limitations.

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