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  Waiting for Aphrodite - Journeys...

  Sue Hubbell

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  After 25 years on a farm in the Ozarks, award-winning writer and naturalist Sue Hubbell moved to a small town on the coast of Maine. There, in the pools, tides, and thickets, she found a vast array of creatures that aroused her considerable curiosity. Join Hubbell on a unique tour of the world of invertebrates. From humpbacked camel crickets to glow worms, from horseshoe crabs to elegantly-furred sea mice, Hubbell offers vivid descriptions and fascinating details about these superb examples of survival. She also introduces some experts in the field-scientists who share their enthusiasm and knowledge. Waiting for Aphrodite grew from hours of field observation and reflects the days Hubbell spent at the Library of Congress augmenting her information. Entertaining for layman and scientist alike, it is both warmly personal and carefully researched. Barbara Caruso's rich voice is perfect for this eloquent, engaging book.

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  History of Engineering

  IntroBooks Team

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  The idea of engineering has been present since prehistoric times when humans started shaping important creations like lever, wheel and pulley. Every invention is reliable with the contemporary explanation of engineering manipulating basic principles of mechanics to develop useful tools and objects. 
  The word engineering has been derived from the term engineer and dates back to around recently 1325 and the word engineer in those times meant or denoted to someone who was the constructor of engines. The term engine has actually become obsolete now as it is now referred to a military machine or in a more detailed description it was a mechanical apparatus used in wars for eg: a catapult. Engine comes from an old word used in Latin ingenium which means intrinsic quality, particularly cerebral power, hereafter an ingenious creation. 
  As time passed more structures like houses, buildings and bridges which required technicalities the term what we know as civil engineering was introduced to differentiate among those who were experts in building military machines and was called military engineering. 
  The term engineering has much depth and the discipline is extremely broad and comprises a variety of more dedicated types of engineering, each with a more precise prominence on specific parts of technology, applied science and types of application.

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  Turing and the Universal Machine...

  Jon Agar

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  The history of the computer is entwined with that of the modern world and most famously with the life of one man, Alan Turing. How did this device, which first appeared a mere 50 years ago, come to structure and dominate our lives so totally? An enlightening mini-biography of a brilliant but troubled man.

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  Weymouth Dorchester & Portland...

  Jacqueline Wadsworth

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  When war was declared in 1914, the people of South Dorset were taken by surprise. Initially, there was excitement as the garrison town of Dorchester sprang to life, and Britain's Grand Fleet steamed from Portland Harbour to its war stations in the North Sea. But when the fervour subsided, what was it like for ordinary people? This book describes how they settled down with purpose to a life at war.Traders made the most of new markets, and women learned to cope not only with food shortages and blackouts, but the constant fear that their loved ones wouldn't return. Many threw themselves into the war effort. An enormous prisoner of war camp was established on the edge of Dorchester; wounded Australian soldiers were sent to recover in Weymouth, where they became firm favourites with the ladies; and soldiers billeted in Portland homes didn't always treat their hosts with the respect they deserved. Included in the book are the stories of a German spy who slipped through the net at Wyke; a teenage soldier shot dead by his friend; a scandal at a local military hospital; the touching friendship that developed between a nurse and a wounded Belgian; and what everyday life was like at Weymouth Torpedo Works.This warm account of life in Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland during the Great War ensures that the people at home, who lived through those five dreadful years of conflict, are remembered, too.

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  Human Compatible by Stuart...

  American Classics

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  "Human Compatible" by Stuart Russell presents a groundbreaking vision for the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on humanity. This audiobook summary distills Russell's in-depth analysis and proposals into a concise, compelling listen, capturing the key takeaways and insights from the original book. By eliminating all unnecessary information, we ensure that you gain a comprehensive understanding of Russell's arguments in a fraction of the time, saving you hours of reading. 
  Stuart Russell, a renowned computer scientist, explores the potential consequences of advanced AI on society, emphasizing the importance of aligning AI's objectives with human values to avoid unintended harm. Through engaging explanations and thought-provoking scenarios, Russell illustrates the challenges of creating AI that can safely and beneficially coexist with humans. This summary highlights his proposed solutions for these challenges, including the development of AI systems that are inherently designed to work towards outcomes beneficial for humanity. 
  Whether you're already familiar with the concepts in "Human Compatible" or are new to the discussion on AI's future role in our lives, this audiobook summary provides all the practical information you need. Learn how to apply the main lessons and principles from Russell's work in a quick, easy listen, and gain insights into one of the most pressing issues facing the world today.

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  Bluefin Tunas and the Problem of...

  John Rafferty

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  John Rafferty of Encyclopædia Britannica discusses the Atlantic and Pacific bluefin, two species of tunas that are threatened by overfishing. This is the third part of the Postcards from the 6th Mass Extinction audio series.

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