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  Minding the Climate - How...

  MD Ann-Christine Duhaime

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  If we believe the climate crisis is real, why is it so difficult to change our behavior and our consumer tendencies? 
   
   
   
  Minding the Climate investigates this problem in the neuroscience of decision-making. Ann-Christine Duhaime, MD, points to the evolution of the human brain during eons of resource scarcity. The brain adapted to prioritize short-term survival over more uncertain long-term outcomes. But the resulting behavioral architecture is poorly suited to the present, when scarcity is a lesser concern and slow-moving challenges like environmental issues present the greatest danger. Duhaime details how even our acknowledged best interests are thwarted by the brain's reward system: if a behavior isn't perceived as immediately beneficial, we probably won't do it—never mind that we "know" we should. 
   
   
   
  Luckily, we can sway our brains, and those of others, to alter our behaviors. Duhaime describes concrete, achievable interventions that have been shown to encourage our neurological circuits to embrace new rewards. Such small, incremental steps that individuals take, whether in their roles as consumers, in the workplace, or in leadership positions, are necessary to mitigate climate change. The more we understand how our tendencies can be overridden by our brain's capacity to adapt, Duhaime argues, the more likely we are to have a future.

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  Ghostways - Two Journeys in...

  Robert Macfarlane, Stanley...

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  A hauntingly beautiful diptych of works inspired by Robert Macfarlane's travels with celebrated collaborators to two eerie corners of England. 
   
  In Holloway, "a perfect miniature prose-poem" (William Dalrymple), Macfarlane, artist Stanley Donwood, and writer Dan Richards travel to Dorset, near the south coast of England, to explore a famed "hollowed way"—a path used by walkers and riders for so many centuries that it has become worn far down into the soft golden bedrock of the region. 
   
  In Ness, "a triumphant libretto of mythic modernism for our poisoned age" (Max Porter), Macfarlane and Donwood create a modern myth about Orford Ness, the ten-mile-long shingle spit that lies off the coast of East Anglia, which the British government used for decades to conduct secret weapons tests.

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  Natural Language Processing for...

  Steve Abrams

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  Dive into the fascinating world of Natural Language Processing (NLP) with "Natural Language Processing for Beginners: Comprehensive Introduction to Language and Technology," a thorough and accessible guide designed to introduce beginners to the rich field of NLP and its myriad applications. This book serves as a bridge between theoretical concepts and practical applications, offering readers a solid foundation in both the linguistic and computational aspects of NLP. 
  Starting with a clear explanation of what NLP is and its significance in today's digital age, the book covers essential linguistic principles and computational techniques. Readers will learn about the historical evolution of NLP, key components like syntax, semantics, and machine learning algorithms that enable computers to understand and generate human language. The guide simplifies complex ideas such as tokenization, neural networks, and deep learning, making them accessible to those without a background in computer science or linguistics. 
  Practicality is at the heart of this book, which includes step-by-step tutorials on using popular NLP libraries such as NLTK, SpaCy, and frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch. These tools are illustrated through exciting projects like building a sentiment analyzer, developing a conversational chatbot, and creating a multilingual translator. 
  "Natural Language Processing for Beginners" also addresses contemporary challenges and ethical considerations in NLP, discussing bias, fairness, and the future potential of NLP technology. Whether you are a student, a budding data scientist, or a curious tech enthusiast, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to start your journey into NLP, opening the door to a world of possibilities where language and technology meet. 
   

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  Mastering Bipolar Disorder -...

  Jason L Brown

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  A diagnosis of bipolar disorder can be scary... but it also opens up an opportunity for growth and stability. Ready to find the answers? 
  Around one in every 100 people is diagnosed with bipolar disorder at some point in their lives… but if you’re one of them, it probably feels more isolating than that. 
  Despite the rising awareness of mental health challenges, it’s a condition still shrouded in misunderstanding, and while you’re caught up in the extreme highs and lows it presents, it’s difficult to understand it yourself, let alone help anyone else to understand it. 
  A diagnosis can bring a sense of relief—an explanation to help you finally make sense of what’s been happening with you… but it can also be scary. 
  Mariah Carey, who’s spoken outwardly about her experience with bipolar disorder, said that she “didn’t want to believe” it when she was given her diagnosis… and perhaps that’s a feeling you can relate to. 
  It can make you feel terribly alone, especially when you don’t understand all the nuances of bipolar disorder or how to manage it well… But this is where your diagnosis is a blessing. 
  Now that you know you have it, you can dive beneath the hood and implement techniques that you didn’t know to try before now. 
  But when there’s so much to know, where do you start? 
  Right here. 
  Written by an author whose diagnosis marked a positive turning point, this empathetic and holistic approach to understanding and managing bipolar disorder will show you exactly what you need to know. 
  Whether you’re living with the condition yourself or you’re caring for someone who is, your journey toward understanding starts here. 
  You might think a diagnosis is the end of your journey… It all makes sense now, after all. 
  But this is just the start of your path—because with a deeper understanding and a wealth of strategies you can turn to at any time, you can completely transform your daily experience.

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  Strange Ocean Facts That Will...

  Melanie Roach

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  Immerse yourself in a tranquil sleep aid that uses low-stakes marine biology to silence insomnia and induce rest. Designed specifically for a restless mind seeking relief from night-time anxiety, this audio experience creates a drowsy, hypnotic atmosphere essential for a healthy bedtime routine.
   
  Discover a cure for wakefulness through:
  
  Curious but unstimulating facts about drifting marine life and coral structures.
  Soft, circular narratives that mimic the soothing sensation of rocking waves.
  A continuous stream of calming imagery designed to let attention fade.
  Rhythmic language that functions like verbal white noise for deep relaxation.
  
   
  Allow your thoughts to loosen their grip on the day as the narrative moves seamlessly from the water's surface to the dark, peaceful ocean floor. Float through this gentle exploration until the steady turning of the planet lulls you into a restorative slumber.

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  The Eye of the Master - A Social...

  Matteo Pasquinelli

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  A social history of AI that finally reveals its roots in the spatial computation of industrial factories and the surveillance of collective behaviour. 
   
   
   
  What is AI? A dominant view describes it as the quest "to solve intelligence," a solution supposedly to be found in the secret logic of the mind or in the deep physiology of the brain, such as in its complex neural networks. 
   
   
   
  The Eye of the Master argues, to the contrary, that the inner code of AI is shaped not by the imitation of biological intelligence, but the intelligence of labour and social relations, as it is found in Babbage's "calculating engines" of the industrial age as well as in the recent algorithms for image recognition and surveillance. 
   
   
   
  The idea that AI may one day become autonomous (or "sentient", as someone thought of Google's LaMDA) is pure fantasy. Computer algorithms have always imitated the form of social relations and the organisation of labour in their own inner structure and their purpose remains blind automation. 
   
   
   
  The Eye of the Master urges a new literacy on AI for scientists, journalists and new generations of activists, who should recognise that the "mystery" of AI is just the automation of labour at the highest degree, not intelligence per se. 
   
  This audiobook is expertly read by Dennis Kleinman, with audio engineering by Mike Thal. It was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.

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