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  Upland - A Journey through Time...

  Ian Crofton

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  'Fascinating and lyrical . . . A beautifully written celebration of a lifelong passion' – Stephen Venables
  The relationship of people with hills and mountains has been complex, rich and varied – from awe and wonder to fear and loathing, from spiritual longing to peaceful acceptance.
  As he explores our high places, Ian Crofton conjures up those who have been there before: Neolithic axe-makers, mass trespassers, shepherds, quarrymen, botanists, poets and pioneering cragsmen and women among them. At the same time, he is ever attuned to the present moment – a flash of bright moss in a bog, the swoop of an eagle above a skyline, a winter sun sinking into a sea of cloud.
  Following an arc from the gentle Downs of southern England to the wild peaks of Scotland's far north, Upland combines personal experiences with a keen curiosity about the history and nature of mountain landscapes, and the people who once worked and wandered among them. The result is a meditation on the enduring yet ever-changing hills, on the transience of human experience, and on the shifts and twists of time itself.
  Locations included:
  
  - Chilterns (following The Ridgeway)
  
  - Malverns
  
  - Snowdon
  
  - Peak District
  
  - Pennines
  
  - Lake District
  
  - Ben Nevis
  
  - The Cuillin, Skye
  
  - Assynt (Suilven)
  
  - Cairngorms

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  What You Don't Know - AI's...

  Cortnie Abercrombie

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  You are probably not aware, because of their hidden nature, but artificial intelligence systems are all around you affecting some of the biggest areas of your life—jobs, loans, kids, mental health, relationships, freedoms, and even healthcare decisions that can determine if you live or die. As an executive working in AI at one of the largest, most sophisticated tech companies on the planet, Cortnie Abercrombie saw firsthand how the corporate executives and data science teams of the Fortune 500 think about and develop AI systems. In this book she makes it easy to understand how AI works and unveils what companies are doing with AI that can impact you the most. Most importantly, she offers practical advice on what you can do about it today and the change you should demand for the future. 
   
   
   
  This book addresses the pressing questions that non-insiders want answered, including: how does AI work (in words you don't need a PhD to understand)?; how can AI affect my job, replace me, or prevent my hire?; is AI involved in life-or-death decisions in healthcare?; could my digital accounts or home network be hacked because of my AI-based smart TV, coffeemaker, or robot vacuum?; how does AI know so much about me, what does it know, and can it be used against me?; can it manipulate people to do things they wouldn't normally?; and much more.

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  TV Lobotomy The Scientific Truth...

  Michel Desmurget

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  "TV unleashes the imagination and feeds intelligence." • "A child deprived of TV risks social isolation." • "TV dumbs you down." • "TV makes you obese." It seems that everything—and its opposite—has already been said about TV. But what is it really? How can we distinguish between the radical "No TV" of some and the supposedly entertaining virtues touted by others? Michel Desmurget, a doctor in neuroscience, has sifted through and synthesized thousands of research articles published over the last fifty years in the most rigorous international journals. The conclusion is unequivocal—we must stop watching television for good, whatever the program. All content, even that meant to teach, can never come close to any other learning method. The data is clear—television viewing is detrimental to school performance. For a child in elementary school, for example, every hour spent daily watching television increases the likelihood that he or she will one day leave the school system without any qualifications. For specialists, there is no doubt that television has a negative influence, not only on intellectual development but also on behavior. Thus, certain eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia) are related to a frantic consumption of—television programs! In short, watching television has an impact on our life expectancy. However, the harmful impact of this risk is largely underestimated, because of the large sector of the public exposed to television (more than 85% of Western households have at least one television set), and because of a debate on the subject that has become inaudible and confused. Moreover, the results of the research initiated by the big media groups on the subject remain "proprietary," i.e., closed to the general public. Believing that we is facing a real public health problem, Michel Desmurget wants to act as a responsible scientist—with a clear, concise and rigorously referenced book, the message cannot go unnoticed. Michel Desmurget is a doctor of neuropsychology. He attended several major American universities (MIT, Emory, UCSF) and is now a research director at INSERM in cognitive neuroscience. He is particularly interested in the problems of brain organization and plasticity. He is the author of the book TV Lobotomy (Max Milo, 2022), which is based in part on his personal history. Exasperated by having to constantly justify the choice not to have television at home—and to prevent his children from having access to it—and not to be seen as a sociopath in the eyes of those around him, he has done a massive job to argue his point. 
  This audiobook is read by a synthesized voice.

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  The Audiobook Revolution -...

  Jack Pemberton

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  Demystifying AI in Audiobook Production: The Guide to Affordable, High-Quality Narration 
   
  Dive into the fascinating world of audiobooks and artificial intelligence with our groundbreaking guide, "The Audiobook Revolution: Harnessing AI for Cheap, Fast, and Exceptional Narration." This comprehensive book takes you through the seismic shift occurring in the audiobook industry due to the advent of AI. 
   
  Explore the audiobook boom and why AI plays an increasingly central role. Delve into the evolution of AI in audio technology, its benefits, and the advanced features it brings to audiobook narration. Get to grips with the text-to-speech engines and other tools integral to AI narration. 
  Master the art and science of AI narration. Learn how to prepare your text for AI narration, choose the right AI voice, or even clone your own voice for a personalized touch. With hands-on guidance, ensure consistency and quality in AI narration for an exceptional listening experience. 
   
  Discover the benefits of AI in terms of cost and time efficiencies, backed by real-life case studies. Navigate the audiobook distribution landscape, from understanding major retailers to strategies for multi-retailer distribution and revenue considerations. 
   
  Boost your marketing with effective strategies tailored to audiobooks and leverage the unique AI angle. Learn how to maximize exposure across retailers to reach more listeners and increase sales. 
  Finally, take a glimpse into the future of AI and audiobooks. Discover emerging trends, potential challenges, and the continuing revolution in the audiobook industry. 
   
  Unleash the potential of AI in your audiobook projects. Whether you're a writer, publisher, or tech enthusiast, "The Audiobook Revolution" is your indispensable guide to the exciting fusion of technology and storytelling. Join the revolution today!

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  Change Your Brain - How to...

  Adrian Tweeley

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  3 books in 1!Book 1: You may have heard of people who remember everything just by glancing at it: names, faces, numbers, or information. Well, it’s not unrealistic to develop a memory like that yourself. Our brain is like a storage unit - something like a camera storage unit. Data are constantly moving, but only some information sticks. Book 2: You will be amazed at the things you’ll hear. In this guide, the author made sure that all the quick tricks and long-term strategies that work are listed. You will hear about various topics that cover the most important things you should do to improve your memory. Book 3: In this book are all the techniques you need to be a critical, smarter thinker. Intelligence can be developed and trained. Critical thinking is a skill many people have forsaken. They follow the masses, the media, the trends, or some role model they admire. However, when you think outside of the box and use pure logic to calculate your decisions, your life can be happier, more fulfilling, and more risk-free.

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  The Jeremy Fragrance Story -...

  Jeremy Fragrance

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  Jeremy Fragrance is a YouTube phenomenon. The eccentric German with the white suit inspires millions of fans around the world with his practical tips on perfumes.
  
  Over two million subscribers on YouTube, more than 6 million followers on TikTok and almost one million on Instagram speak for themselves. What Jeremy says and does is heard.
  
  But who is this man? The 34-year-old has had to jump over many hurdles on his way to the top, both privately and professionally. Here he gives
  a rare glimpse behind the scenes, talks openly about the hard hand in his upbringing and why it's important to always focus on the positive.
  
  Discipline, determination and the pursuit of significance make Jeremy Fragrance what he is today, the world's #1 perfume influencer.
  
  Let yourself be carried away by the enthusiasm for self-optimization, good fragrances and the POWER of Jeremy Fragrance!

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