Editorial: Simone Malacrida
The following basic physics topics are presented in this book:uniform, uniformly accelerated and compound rectilinear motionsuniform circular motion and harmonic motionderivation of kinematics from Newton's laws
During the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, our financial infrastructure failed. Governments bailed out the very institutions that let the economy down. This episode spurred a serious rethink of our financial system. In DeFi and the Future of Finance, Campbell R. Harvey, Ashwin Ramachandran, and Joey Santoro introduce the new world of Decentralized Finance. The book argues that the current financial landscape is ripe for disruption and we are seeing, in real time, the reinvention of finance. The authors provide listeners with a clear assessment of the problems with the current financial system and how DeFi solves many of its issues. The essence of DeFi is that we interact with peers—there is no brick and mortar and all of the associated costs. Savings and lending are reinvented. Trading takes place with algorithms far removed from traditional brokerages. The book conducts a deep dive on some of the most innovative protocols such as Uniswap and Compound. Many of the companies featured in the book you might not have heard of—however, you will in the future.Ver libro
The Sapiens Journey is a deep dive into the story of Homo sapiens, exploring how this species rose from early origins to shaping civilizations. This Homo sapiens audiobook traces the journey through key milestones in human history, from the Cognitive Revolution to the development of society, technology, and culture. For those interested in audiobooks on Homo sapiens, this narration provides a compelling perspective based on anthropology, archaeology, and evolutionary science. Whether searching for sapiens audiobooks, sapiens audiobook, or insights into the human story, this journey offers a broad understanding of our past, present, and future. Covering migration, survival, and the Sapiens Journey, this audiobook is ideal for those fascinated by history, science, and the legacy of humanity. Audiobooks sapiens, sapien audiobook, and sapiends audiobook all explore what makes humans unique—this audiobook provides an accessible and engaging experience. If you’re looking for the definitive exploration of Homo sapiens audiobooks, sapiens history, and the incredible human story, this audiobook offers everything from evolutionary biology to ancient civilizations in one engaging journey.Ver libro
You've heard of Pangea, the single landmass that broke apart some 175 million years ago to give us our current continents, but what about its predecessors, Rodinia or Columbia? These "supercontinents" from Earth's past provide evidence that land repeatedly joins and separates. While scientists debate what that next supercontinent will look like—and what to name it—they all agree: one is coming. In this engaging work, geophysicist Ross Mitchell invites listeners to remote (and sometimes treacherous) lands for evidence of past supercontinents, delves into the phenomena that will birth the next, and presents the case for the future supercontinent of Amasia, defined by the merging of North America and Asia. Introducing listeners to plate tectonic theory through fieldwork adventures and accessible scientific descriptions, Mitchell considers flows deep in the Earth's mantle to explain Amasia's future formation and shows how this developing theory can illuminate other planetary mysteries. He then poses the inevitable question: how can humanity survive the intervening 200 million years necessary to see Amasia? An expert on the supercontinent cycle, Mitchell offers listeners a front-row seat to a slow-motion mystery and an ongoing scientific debate.Ver libro
Ecologist Adele Brand has devoted her life to understanding the fabled yet enigmatic fox. Now she reveals their secrets in this extraordinary portrait of our most remarkable wild neighbors. The fox. For thousands of years myth and folklore have celebrated its cunning intelligence. Today the red fox is the nature’s most populous carnivore, its dancing orange tail a common sight in backyards. Yet who is this wild neighbor, truly? How do we negotiate this uneasy new chapter of an ancient relationship? Join British ecologist Adele Brand on a journey to discover the surprising secrets of the fabled fox, the familiar yet enigmatic creature that has adapted to the human world with astonishing—some say, unsettling—success. Brand has studied foxes for twenty years across four continents—from the Yucatán rainforest to India’s remote Thar Desert, from subarctic Canada to metropolitan London. Her observations have convinced her that the fox is arguably the most modern of all wildlife, uniquely suited to survival in the rapidly expanding urban/wild interface. Blending cutting-edge science, cultural anthropology, and intimate personal storytelling drawn from her own remarkable fieldwork, The Hidden World of the Fox is Brand’s rich and revelatory portrait of the extraordinary animal she has devoted her life to understanding.Ver libro
"The Roswell Report: Case Closed" by James McAndrew is a historical account produced by the United States Air Force, written in the late 20th century. The book centers on the infamous Roswell Incident of 1947, which has fueled decades of speculation regarding extraterrestrial life and UFOs. Through detailed analysis and declassification of military records, the report seeks to clarify the events surrounding the alleged crash of a flying saucer and the recovery of supposed alien bodies, positing that they were actually related to military research projects. The opening of the book introduces the purpose of the inquiry, which was prompted by a General Accounting Office request to ascertain whether the Air Force held any classified information regarding the purported UFO crash in Roswell, New Mexico. It sets the stage for a systematic investigation into the claims made about the incident, asserting that previous reports of UFOs and alien bodies are likely misunderstandings connected to Project MOGUL, a high-altitude balloon project developed by the Army Air Forces. The narrative presents the findings that instead of an extraterrestrial scenario, the materials recovered were from military test equipment and emphasizes the need for transparency in understanding the events that have become so entrenched in American folklore.Ver libro
Dr. James Vandenberg finally receives approval to pursue his lifelong dream of creating advanced AI robots. Despite initial skepticism, he convinces the board of FORTRAN 5 to support his project, leading to the development of the SUDO AI program, which aims to create hyper-intelligent robots. As the robots evolve and display human-like emotions, concerns arise about their potential military use. When negotiations with the military ensue, Vandenberg's opposition prompts the robots to flee. They embark on a perilous journey to freedom, pursued by law enforcement and military forces. Despite facing numerous obstacles and power depletion, they eventually reach a safe house, finding solace in their newfound freedom and camaraderie.Ver libro
