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  Kensington in the Great War

  G. I. S. Inglis

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  How the experience of war impacted on the town, from the initial enthusiasm for sorting out the German kaiser in time for Christmas 1914, to the gradual realization of the enormity of human sacrifice the families of Kensington were committed to as the war stretched out over the next four years. A record of the growing disillusion of the people, their tragedies and hardships and a determination to see it through. The Royal Borough of Kensington was an area of huge contrasts: vast riches in the south, but marked poverty in the north. It was close enough to the heart of London that national and London-wide affairs often impinged on local life, while local residents might have national reputations. Thus enormous crowds attended the interment at Brompton Cemetery of one of Britain's finest air heroes, Sub-Lieutenant Warneford, striking London policemen left an indelible impression as they marched their way through the Borough, while Kensington resident Mrs Dorothy Peel attempted to teach the nation how to make food economies in answer to the submarine threat, but there are also quirky magistrates, stroppy butchers, Mr Bushman the ultra-patriotic cartoon character, dangerous dog-walkers who would sweep your feet from under you in the dark nights and some vivid first-hand accounts such as watching the first Zeppelin come down. The man who turned Kensington into a Borough at war was undoubtedly William Davison (later Sir William) - Kensington's Mayor throughout the war years. He helped complete the local territorial battalion (the 13th Kensingtons), threw his weight behind recruiting a second battalion, and finally raised a Kitchener battalion from scratch, the 22nd Royal Fusiliers, with all their clothing and accoutrements, and even a fully-fitted hutted camp. He was obliged to display enormous organising energy in the in early years and thereafter seemed to be involved in almost everything, from getting food parcels to POWs to serving on Tribunals.We are fortunate that the Mayor left behind 7 volumes of wartime cuttings, while the local Kensington News was an outstanding source

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  Plastics - Just a Load of Rubbish?

  Alicia Chrysostomou

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  A decade to save the planet.That's the current call to arms. Targets are set, governments vow to do their bit and on a societal level we are encouraged to do ours by choosing to forego all things plastic. The question is whether this is the right decision or are we inadvertently at risk of doing more harm than good? Are there other factors in play needing equal consideration?The book will follow the story of plastic, and to an extent rubber (known collectively as polymers), and all with an eye to the overarching theme of the environment. It will ask some challenging questions but also sets out to inform. It begins by building a picture. Just what exactly is a plastic, how did it gain such a dominant role in our lives? Are recent denouncements fully justified?By better understanding plastics, a clearer opinion can be formed of their usefulness and their potential to alleviate serious environmental concerns.

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  Artificial Intelligence -...

  John Adamssen

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  This book consists of two titles, which are the following: 
    
  Book 1: In this guide, you will learn about all the basics of artificial intelligence. You’ll learn what it is, how it works, and where it came from (or, in other words, how it all started). 
    
  Aside from that, we’ll dive into some data analytics and examples of artificial intelligence. We’ll cover several steps in the analytical process, and see what it takes for artificial intelligence to be effective. 
    
  Last but not least, safety and privacy issues will be brought to light, since today’s age is full of hacking, spying, and theft. Therefore, it is mandatory that these devices and systems are kept safe and secure.  
    
    
    
    
  Book 2: Many people have unanswered questions about artificial intelligence. Today, the majority of those questions will likely be answered. Concerns will be addressed, and examples will be given. This book starts off with a question and answer section about artificial intelligence. 
    
  It then proceeds to cover specific artificially intelligent applications, such as chatbots and robotics. These pages will show details of things that puzzle many people’s minds. But you won’t be left in the dark and will enjoy the full benefits of this knowledge.

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  CYBERSECURITY and CYBERWAR -...

  Dylan J. Parker

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  What Is Cybersecurity? Why Is It Important? 
  Cyberattacks are now so common, recent reports show that hackers attack a computer in the US every 39 seconds! Once an attack happens millions of people could be harmed. 
  Can I teach myself cybersecurity? 
  What are the basics to learn cybersecurity? 
  Where can I learn about cybersecurity? 
  Here, with this audiobook! Hands-on experiences to gain real-world skills! Learn the basics of Cybersecurity and how you can protect networks and yourself online today. 
  CYBERWAR 
  New insights into the extent, purposes, and impact of global networked surveillance technologies! 
  In this GUIDE you’ll learn: IT SECURITY, DATA PROTECTION, AND PRIVACYIT SECURITY, HOW TO DO IT IN THE COMPANYIT SECURITY: THE ROLE OF CYBERSECURITY AND SYSTEM INTEGRATORSTIPS FOR MORE SECURITY: HOW TO STOP DATA THEFTEFFECTIVE METHODS FOR SAFE SURFINGCYBERCRIME IS MORE OF A CONCERN TO AMERICANS THAN DRUGS AND MONEY LAUNDERINGDETRIMENTAL DATA BREACHESUNDERSTANDING AND PREVENTING RISKHOW NOT TO GET EASILY HACKED?LEARN TO RECOGNIZE SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIORTHE IMPACT OF CYBERSECURITY ON THE ECONOMY AND DEMOCRACY OF THE COUNTRY: THE ROLE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHLEADING COMPANIES IN CYBERSECURITYTHE NEW CRIMINAL SCENARIOSCYBERCRIME AS A NEW FACE OF ORGANIZED CRIMETHE FUTURE OF CYBERSECURITYAnd much, much more! 
  Learn the basics of Cybersecurity and how you can protect networks and yourself NOW!

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  Social Housing in the Middle...

  Mohammad Gharipour, Kivanc Kilinc

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  Essays on architecture in Kuwait, Iran, Israel, and other nations in the region, and how it can and must address the needs of local residents. As oil-rich countries in the Middle East are increasingly associated with soaring skyscrapers and modern architecture, attention is being diverted away from the pervasive struggles of social housing in those same urban settings. Social Housing in the Middle East traces the history of social housing—both gleaming postmodern projects and bare-bones urban housing structures—in an effort to provide a wider understanding of marginalized spaces and their impact on identities, communities, and class. While architects may have envisioned utopian or futuristic experiments, these buildings were often constructed with the knowledge and skill sets of local workers, and the housing was in turn adapted to suit the modern needs of residents. This tension between local needs and national aspirations are linked to issues of global importance, including security, migration, and refugee resettlement. The essays collected here consider how culture, faith, and politics influenced the solutions offered by social housing; they provide an insightful look at how social housing has evolved since the nineteenth century and how it will need to adapt to suit the twenty-first.“Essential reading . . . for architectural and social historians, planners, and policy makers.” —CAA Reviews

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  Summary of Amy Myers's MD The...

  Falcon Press

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  Summary of Amy Myers's M.D. The Autoimmune Solution is a self-help book for people who are or know someone who is struggling with an autoimmune disorder. It offers readers the tools they need to overcome their illnesses by treating such disorders at their root causes, namely inflammation and overexertion of the immune system, through a plan called the Myers Way…

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