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  Words from the Hedge - A...

  Richard Negus

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   Words from the Hedge   is a passionate evocation of the history, beauty and importance of our hedgerows by a craftsman who has been laying hedges for almost three decades and has the scars to prove it. 
  
  
  Hedges are as old as civilisation and as emblematic of the British countryside as chalk streams, hay meadows and oak trees. But unlike woodland and rivers, farmland hedges remain on the periphery of the public consciousness, often going unnoticed and almost always underappreciated. Wielding his pen as deftly he does a billhook, professional hedgelayer Richard Negus takes us on a journey that reveals these ribbons of thorn and barb are so much more than mere decoration or boundary markers. They are essential for much-needed wildlife recovery. If we don't get our hedges right, there is little hope for species like the almost-extinct turtledove.
  
  
  And yet, no hedge is truly 'wild'; each one is a testament to generations of human skill and labour, requiring ongoing maintenance to survive and thrive. But there is a problem: we need more hedgelayers, and this is something Negus is trying to solve.
  
  
  Introducing a lively band of fellow countrymen and countrywomen along the way, Negus explores everything from the practical complexities of modern farming and land ownership to the challenges faced by conservationists. Written with vigour and humour, as well as rare insight and honesty,  Words from the Hedge  is a timely exploration of how we can use hedges to make the British countryside a place where nature has a home.

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  Moonlit Ripples - Bright Stream...

  Greg Cetus

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  Under the soft glow of moonlight, a lively stream babbles through a tranquil nocturnal landscape, its bright, bubbly ripples creating a soothing and immersive natural soundscape. The gentle flow of water over stones forms a steady, meditative rhythm, perfect for focus, relaxation, or restful sleep. Occasionally, the faint hum of a hummingbird’s wings flits through the air, adding a delicate, almost imperceptible touch of life to the quiet wilderness. This high-quality binaural recording captures the subtle interplay of water and night, blending serenity with a hint of mystery. Ideal for unwinding the mind or enhancing ambient listening experiences, Moonlit Ripples invites you into a peaceful habitat where nature’s quiet beauty comes alive after dark.

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  The Art of Machine Learning -...

  Craig Dames

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  Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence that enables computers to learn from data and make decisions without being explicitly programmed. It is a field that has grown significantly over the past few decades, revolutionizing industries such as healthcare, finance, and technology. By leveraging algorithms and statistical models, machine learning systems can identify patterns, make predictions, and continuously improve their performance. 
  The foundation of machine learning lies in data. Without data, machine learning models cannot function effectively. Data can come in various forms, including structured numerical data, unstructured text, images, and audio. The process of training a machine learning model involves feeding it large amounts of data, allowing it to recognize relationships and make informed predictions. 
  Machine learning is broadly categorized into three types: supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning. Supervised learning involves training a model on labeled data, where it learns to map inputs to outputs based on example pairs. This approach is commonly used in applications such as email spam detection and medical diagnosis. Unsupervised learning, on the other hand, deals with data that lacks labels. The model identifies patterns and structures within the data without prior guidance, making it useful for tasks like customer segmentation and anomaly detection. Reinforcement learning is a more dynamic approach where an agent learns to make decisions by interacting with an environment and receiving feedback in the form of rewards or penalties. This technique is widely used in robotics and game development.

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  Slippery Beast - A True Crime...

  Ellen Ruppel Shell

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  What is it about eels? Depending on who you ask, they are a pest, a fascination, a threat, a pot of gold. Eels emerged some 200 million years ago, weathered mass extinctions and continental shifts, and were once among the world's most abundant freshwater fish. But since the 1970s, their numbers have plummeted. Because eels—as unagi—are another thing: delicious. 
   
   
   
  In Slippery Beast, journalist Ellen Ruppel Shell travels in the world of "eel people," pursuing a fascination with this mysterious creature. Despite centuries of study by thinkers from Aristotle to Leeuwenhoek to Sigmund Freud, much about eels remains unknown. Eels cannot be bred reliably in captivity and infant eels are unbelievably valuable. A pound of the tiny, translucent, bug-eyed "elvers" caught in the fresh waters of Maine can command $3,000 or more on the black market. Illegal trade in eels is an international scandal measured in billions of dollars every year. In Maine, federal investigators have risked their lives to bust poaching rings. 
   
   
   
  Ruppel Shell follows the elusive eel from Maine to the Sargasso Sea, stalking riversides, fishing holes, laboratories, restaurants, courtrooms, and America's first commercial eel "family farm." This is an enthralling, globe-spanning look at an animal that you may never come to love, but which will never fail to astonish you.

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  The Philadelphia State Hospital...

  J.P. Webster

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  This account of the infamous asylum is "an excellent record of greed and corruption, but it is also a powerful testimonial to compassion and kindness" (Hidden City). 
   
   
   
  The Quaker City and its hospitals were pioneers in the field of mental health. Yet by the end of the nineteenth century, its institutions were crowded and patients lived in shocking conditions. The mentally ill were quartered with the dangerously criminal. By 1906, the city had purchased a vast acreage of farmland incorporated into the city, and the Philadelphia Hospital dubbed its new venture Byberry City Farms. From the start, its history was riddled with corruption and committees, investigations and inquests, appropriations and abuse. Yet it is also a story of reform and redemption, of heroes and human dignity—many dedicated staff members did their best to help patients whose mental illnesses were little understood and were stigmatized by society. 
   
   
   
  "Webster . . . wrote his book because of his fascination with an abandoned building he discovered in 2002. He wanted to tell the story of Byberry, one he believes many people do not fully understand." —Philadelphia Neighborhoods

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  Object Oriented Programming with...

  SAM CAMPBELL

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  Object Oriented Programming with Python for Beginners: Mastering the Fundamentals of Python and OOP. A Beginner's Guide is the quintessential handbook for newcomers eager to dive into the world of programming through the lens of Python, one of the most accessible and widely-used programming languages today. This comprehensive guide is meticulously crafted to introduce you to the fundamentals of programming, with a specific focus on the principles of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). 
  Starting with the very basics, the book walks you through setting up your programming environment, writing your first Python script, and understanding the syntax that makes Python a favorite among beginners and professionals alike. From there, it delves deep into the heart of OOP, demystifying concepts such as classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction with clear explanations and engaging examples. 
  What sets this guide apart is its practical approach to learning. Each theoretical concept is reinforced with hands-on projects, from simple games to web applications, ensuring that you not only understand the principles of OOP but also know how to apply them in real-world scenarios. Whether you aspire to develop software, dive into web development, or explore the realms of data science and artificial intelligence, understanding OOP is an indispensable skill that will open doors to countless opportunities.

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