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  Database Management Systems for...

  Vincent Berry

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  "Database Management Systems for Beginners: From Foundations to Functional Applications" is the essential guide for anyone looking to grasp the fundamentals of database technology. Whether you're a student stepping into the world of databases, a business professional seeking to manage data more efficiently, or a curious individual eager to understand how database systems power the digital age, this book is your starting point. 
  Structured as a comprehensive introduction, this book takes you through the basics of databases and database management systems (DBMS), exploring both theory and practical applications. You'll begin with a clear definition of what databases are and why they are critical in today’s data-driven environment. From there, delve into various types of databases such as relational, NoSQL, and NewSQL, understanding their specific functions and when to use each. 
  As you progress, you will learn about the architecture and components of a DBMS and the critical role they play in effective data management. The book covers key topics such as SQL, data modeling, database design, and introduces the fundamentals of database security, administration, and maintenance. Practical, real-world examples and hands-on projects enhance your learning experience, providing you with the skills to design your own databases and even integrate them with web applications.

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  Urology - The Urinary System and...

  Ava Westwood

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  Urology is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and disorders affecting the urinary system and male reproductive organs. This field encompasses a wide range of conditions, from common urinary tract infections (UTIs) to complex kidney diseases, bladder dysfunction, and cancers of the urinary and reproductive systems. Urologists are trained medical professionals who employ both medical and surgical techniques to address these conditions, ensuring optimal urinary and reproductive health for their patients. 
  The history of urology dates back to ancient civilizations, where early physicians recognized the importance of urinary function and attempted to treat urinary ailments with rudimentary tools and herbal remedies. Over time, the field has evolved significantly, with groundbreaking discoveries in anatomy, physiology, and medical technology. The development of endoscopic procedures, minimally invasive surgeries, and robotic-assisted techniques has revolutionized the way urological diseases are diagnosed and treated, improving patient outcomes and reducing recovery times. 
  A fundamental aspect of urology is understanding the intricate structure and function of the urinary system. This system comprises the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, all working together to filter waste from the blood, regulate fluid balance, and expel urine from the body. In addition to the urinary system, urology also involves the male reproductive system, which includes the testes, prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and associated structures responsible for sperm production and hormone regulation. Given the close relationship between urinary and reproductive health, urologists play a crucial role in addressing conditions such as male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and prostate disorders.

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  Infinity and our Unbounded Universe

  Martin K. Ettington

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  The concept of Infinity has been around since the ancients and it has many practical applications in mathematics like Calculus.Infinity is also important in Fractals which are a graphical algorithm which is used in many computer graphics applications today and which has infinite depth.It is also applicable to our Universe since the standard concept we are taught about the Big Bang as the beginning of the Universe may be wrong.Modern evidence is showing us contradictions which say that we live in a Universe which is steady state and might even be infinite in size. The Universe doesn’t have a creation date we can be sure of. We don’t really know if it is infinite in size but the Universe is certainly much larger and older than our best scientific instruments can measure. This book is an exploration of Infinity and new understandings of our Universe which have come to light in recent decades.

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  IRREPLACEABLE - The Art of...

  Pascal Bornet

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  Pascal Bornet, an award-winning AI expert, former McKinsey executive, and Top Voice in Technology with over 1 million LinkedIn followers, unveils the ultimate guide for working, living, and leading organizations in a rapidly changing, AI-driven world. 
   
   
   
  With over twenty years of pioneering research at the human-AI intersection, Bornet reveals the secrets to living in harmony with AI while cultivating uniquely human qualities. He introduces the Three Competencies of the Future that we need to develop urgently to thrive in our new world. 
   
   
   
  In IRREPLACEABLE, you will discover techniques to boost your career using AI—without losing your job to automation; secrets to unlocking your uniquely human abilities—ones AI can never replicate; counterintuitive methods to raise Future-ready children; strategies to avoid falling into the "AI Obesity" trap; and blueprints for leveraging AI to turn your company into an unstoppable force of innovation. 
   
   
   
  Whether you're an individual looking to future-proof your career, a parent aiming to raise future-proof children, or a business leader eager to steer your organization through technological disruption, IRREPLACEABLE offers a universal and comprehensive framework.

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  I Bought A Female Robot Companion

  Don Cronk

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  When I mentioned to my friends my desire to own a female robot, I got the most peculiar responses from them. Firstly, their eyes would light up from the shock. Then they whinnied like a horse laughing. And would slowly back away from me regarding me suspiciously as they did so. 
  A man like me must be careful when he enters old age because people treat you like an imbecile who’s trying to relive his youth by having the audacity to let ideas wander around aimlessly in his head. To some people, old age is frowned upon as a disability. 
  When the day came for me to decide to purchase the robot online, people send my wife wouldn’t allow me to have such a toy. She gave me a lecture on how retired people should act and bringing a female robot into her house was not the act of a sane old fart. “I forbid you having such idle nonsense.” 
  I pressed down hard on the “order now” button and awaited the outcome…

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  Moonlight Elk - One Woman's Hunt...

  Chris Tiegreen

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  Christie Green learned to hunt in order to complement the food she grew in her garden. As an act of practical agency this fulfilled her needs, yet a restlessness stirred within. She longed for a life defined by something deeper than cultural norms. Could she travel beyond the supposed domain of women and venture into the wild, where men were said to prevail? 
   
   
   
  Here, hunting in the wild, the moon cycles through her, rising and falling, whispering messages from the dark side. Rather than circle the hot insistence of a masculine sun, Green begins to attune to the more elusive, mysterious murmuration of the moon. Animals and dreams, lunar partners, choreograph Green through time and space. She longs to dream, toil, live, and love at the edges of the fertile ecotones where she can withdraw inward, retreat like an animal into hiding, and then come into full, radiant view on her own terms. Green sheds the burdens of her domestic self and witnesses the animals defying reason as they walk her into their world, ambling her along, straddling night and day, waking and sleeping. Through them, definitions of gender dissolve and boundaries blur. In the process, Green eclipses western society's definitions of her as a woman, mother, lover, and entrepreneur, courageously birthing her own independence through a profound connection to the animals and the places they call home.

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