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  We're Overdosed

  Barry I. Gold

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  We're Overdosed looks at the history of opium and the drug's spread throughout the world. It traces the origin of morphine from opium, the subsequent synthesis of opioids, and the birth of the global pharmaceutical industry. From Barry I. Gold's point of view as a scientist, he offers thoughts about gaining control of prescription opioids through Federal legislation. With the tragic epidemic of deaths from overdose, chiefly from illicit sources, he shares how the U.S. could lead in eradicating world trade of illicit drugs. The story also looks forward and asks how new treatments offer hope in treating addiction.

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  Year of No Garbage

  Eve O. Schaub

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  In this book, Eve O. Schaub, humorist and stunt memoirist extraordinaire, tackles her most difficult challenge to date: garbage. Convincing her husband and two daughters to go along with her, Schaub attempts the seemingly impossible: living in the modern world without creating any trash at all—for an entire year and, as it turns out, during a pandemic. In the process, Schaub learns some startling things: that modern recycling is broken and single stream recycling is a lie, that flushable wipes aren’t flushable and compostables aren’t compostable, and that plastic drives climate change, fosters racism, and is poisoning the environment and our bodies at alarming rates, as microplastics are being found everywhere, from the top of Mount Everest to the placenta of unborn babies. If you’ve ever thought twice about that plastic straw in your drink, you’re gonna wanna read this book.

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  Binocular Stargazing

  Mike D Reynolds

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  A guide to viewing stars, the moon, planets, meteors, comets, and more through binoculars.   Many stargazers assume they must invest hundreds or even thousands of dollars in equipment before they can enjoy the wonders of the night sky. The truth is, though, that all you need is a simple pair of binoculars. This handy guide explains how to choose binoculars. This handy guide explains how to choose binoculars and use them to observe everything from comets to solar eclipses. Ideal for amateur astronomers of all ages, Binocular Stargazing is the perfect way to see the night sky through new eyes.  Information on current binocular brands and models  Extensive catalog of celestial objects  Lists of what to look for in each season  Instructions for safely viewing eclipses  Tips on recording your observations

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  Capital From Zero - Reading Marx...

  Kohei Saito

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  For readers of David Harvey and Thomas Piketty comes a new introduction to Marx’s Capital from the author of the internationally bestselling book Slow Down. 
   
  The follow-up to his global bestseller Slow Down and a new introduction to Marx's Capital, Capital From Zero is a reading guide, a manifesto, a revision, and a reclamation of Marx's foundational work of political theory. Building on his signature argument of "degrowth communism", Saito's introduction brings Capital squarely into the 21st century, offering a uniquely non-Western, non-dogmatic, and eco-socialist reading of the famous text. 
   
  Saito is a singular intellect with an essential and innovative point of view—a fresh new voice in Marxist theory who will sit alongside David Harvey and Thomas Piketty in educating and guiding the next generation of radical intellectuals. The material reconstructs Marx’s Capital from a totally new perspective based on more recent research findings, liberating Marx from old dogmas of Soviet socialism and aiming to rekindle our ability to envision a more equal and sustainable society beyond capitalism.

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  Ultimate Android Design Patterns...

  Lorenzo Vainigli

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  Unlocking the Power of Design Patterns to Build Awesome Android Apps.
  Book DescriptionDesign patterns are the backbone of well-structured software, enabling developers to write clean, reusable, and testable code. By mastering these patterns, you’ll enhance code efficiency, reduce technical debt, and future-proof your apps against rapid industry changes. Ultimate Android Design Patterns is your essential guide to building scalable, maintainable, and high-performance Android applications.
  You’ll start with the fundamentals of design patterns, advance through architectural decisions and performance optimizations, and conclude with real-world project implementations. This book systematically explores creational, structural, behavioral, and architectural design patterns, demonstrating how they solve real-world coding challenges. You’ll implement these concepts through three hands-on projects—an e-commerce app, a social media platform, and a chat system—leveraging Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Room, and Dependency Injection to create production-ready applications.
  Whether you’re an aspiring Android developer refining your fundamentals or an experienced programmer looking to elevate your app architecture, this book provides a structured learning path. Don't miss the opportunity to master the best practices that top Android engineers rely on—stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of mobile development!
  Table of Contents1. Overview of Design Patterns2. Design Patterns in Android Development3. Creational Patterns4. Structural Patterns5. Behavioral Patterns6. Architectural Patterns7. Concurrency, Network, and, Security Patterns8. Combining Patterns9. Performance Considerations10. Testing with Design Patterns11. Refactoring with Design Patterns12. Building an E-Commerce App13. Building a Social Media App14. Building a Chat App15. The Future of Android Development       Index

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  Neural Networks for Beginners -...

  Brian Murray

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  "Neural Networks for Beginners: An Easy-to-Follow Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning" is an essential guide to understanding the basics of neural networks, the fundamental technology behind artificial intelligence and deep learning. This book provides an in-depth exploration of neural network architectures and how they can be used to solve complex real-world problems in a variety of fields, including image and speech recognition, natural language processing, and time series analysis. 
  Written for beginners, this book provides a clear and concise introduction to the concepts and techniques of neural networks, including the basics of machine learning and deep learning. It covers a range of topics, from the fundamentals of neural networks to building and training models using popular frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, as well as advanced topics like transfer learning and reinforcement learning. 
  With practical examples and clear explanations, "Neural Networks for Beginners" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn about this exciting field. Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply interested in the technology behind artificial intelligence, this book will help you understand the basics of neural networks and how they are used to solve real-world problems.

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