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  Cosmic Frontiers - The New...

  Ylia Callan

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  In the 21st century, astronomy has entered a new age—not just of discovery, but of wonder. 
  Cosmic Frontiers journeys through the most profound questions now emerging from modern science: 
  Why do galaxies form earlier than they should? What is dark matter, dark energy, and the quantum fabric of reality? Is life common among the stars—or is consciousness itself a cosmic phenomenon? 
  From the James Webb Space Telescope’s revelations of ancient galaxies to the search for biosignatures on distant exoplanets, from the detection of gravitational waves to the mysteries of quantum gravity and the multiverse, this book weaves together science, philosophy and the human spirit into a single cosmic narrative. 
  Written in vivid, poetic prose, Cosmic Frontiers is not only about what we have discovered—it is about what we still don’t understand and why those unanswered questions may be the most important of all. 
  For readers who loved Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, The Order of Time, or Cosmos, this is a visionary exploration of where science meets meaning — at the edge of the known universe.

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  Defensive Security Handbook -...

  Lee Brotherston, Amanda Berlin,...

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  Despite the increase of high-profile hacks, record-breaking data leaks, and ransomware attacks, many organizations don't have the budget for an information security (InfoSec) program. If you're forced to protect yourself by improvising on the job, this pragmatic guide provides a security-101 handbook with steps, tools, processes, and ideas to help you drive maximum-security improvement at little or no cost. 
   
   
   
  Each chapter in this book provides step-by-step instructions for dealing with issues such as breaches and disasters, compliance, network infrastructure, password management, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and more. Network engineers, system administrators, and security professionals will learn how to use frameworks, tools, and techniques to build and improve their cybersecurity programs. 
   
   
   
  This book will help you plan and design incident response, disaster recovery, compliance, and physical security; learn and apply basic penetration testing concepts through purple teaming; conduct vulnerability management using automated processes and tools; and use IDS, IPS, SOC, logging, and monitoring. You'll also bolster Microsoft and Unix systems, network infrastructure, and password management; use segmentation practices and designs to compartmentalize your network; and reduce exploitable errors by developing code securely.

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  Where Did the Universe Come...

  Chris Ferrie, Geraint F. Lewis

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  In this thought-provoking exploration, physicists Chris Ferrie and Geraint F. Lewis delve into the fundamental questions that have puzzled humanity for centuries. With clarity and precision, Ferrie and Lewis navigate the realms of quantum physics, relativity, and cosmology, providing accessible explanations that engage both novices and enthusiasts. 
   
  Featuring a harmonious blend of scientific rigor and captivating storytelling, Where Did the Universe Come From? bridges the gap between complex concepts and everyday understanding. 
   
  Listeners will: explore the origin of the universe and the fundamental forces that govern it; dive into the mind-boggling realm of quantum mechanics; uncover the mysteries of black holes, dark matter, and the enigmatic nature of the cosmos; and enjoy an engaging narrative that seamlessly integrates complex scientific concepts with accessible explanations. 
   
  Whether you're an astrophysics enthusiast, a science student, or simply someone with a profound interest in the wonders of the universe, this comprehensive guide offers a rich tapestry of knowledge about the captivating wonders that surround us all.

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  When the City Stopped - Stories...

  Robert W. Snyder

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  In When the City Stopped, Robert Snyder tells the story of COVID-19 in the words of ordinary New Yorkers, illuminating the fear and uncertainty of life in the early weeks and months, as well as the solidarity that sustained the city. New Yorkers were "alone together," separated by the protective measures of social distancing and the fundamental inequalities of life and work in New York City. Through their personal accounts, we see that while many worked from home, others knowingly exposed themselves to the dangers of the pandemic as they drove buses, ran subways, answered 911 calls, tended to the sick, and made and delivered meals. 
   
   
   
  Snyder builds bridges of knowledge and empathy between those who bore dangerous burdens and those who lived in relative safety. The story is told through the words of health care workers, grocery clerks, transit workers, and community activists who recount their experiences in poems, first-person narratives, and interviews. When the City Stopped preserves for future generations what it was like to be in New York when it was at the center of the pandemic.

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  The Shortest History of the...

  Riley Black

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  Despite their cultural influence, the grand narrative of the dinosaur story is rarely told. Most of us have heard of Stegosaurus and Tyrannosaurus, but these two dinosaurs lived more than eighty million years apart—a greater span of time than the entire post-T. rex history of the planet. Furthermore, we often know even less about the environments these animals lived in. 
   
   
   
  The Shortest History of the Dinosaurs tells the full story, a 230-million-year epic of small beginnings, spectacular golden periods, and eventual global domination—before an unthinkable asteroid event brought everything to a screeching halt. We learn that, for millions of years in the Triassic, dinosaurs were dog-sized—but slowly developing evolutionary traits like feathers and warm-bloodedness. In the Jurassic Period, these traits—and others like laying eggs and growing specialized air sacs—led to an era of rapid growth in dinosaur population and physical size. As Pangea continued to break apart, during the Cretaceous Period, dinosaurs traversed the globe, adapting to air and water—before a six-mile-wide asteroid hit Central America. 
   
   
   
  Using fossil discoveries and fresh understandings of genetics and evolution, author Riley Black reveals the startling relationships dinosaurs shared with each other, the land they lived on, other animal species, and the earth.

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  The Future of Database...

  Robert Lewis

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  Modern database systems are changing quickly, and the book "The Future of Database Management Technologies: Harnessing the Power of Data: Insights and Strategies in Database Management" looks into this and gives a complete guide to the next era of data management. Beginning with traditional relational systems and moving on to the newest ideas like NoSQL, NewSQL, and AI-driven optimization, this book shows how database technologies have changed over time. 
  Although this article talks about big changes like cloud-based database management systems (DBMS), real-time analytics, and decentralized data, it mostly talks about how businesses can use these new technologies to make strategic decisions. The book also looks at how to use big data frameworks, what data lakes and warehouses are for, and some examples of how advanced database solutions work in different types of businesses. 
  Security and privacy are at the top of the conversation because our world is based on data. They deal with both moral issues and new threats. The people who read this will learn about strategies that are ready for the future, like how to make databases that last, solutions based on blockchain technology, and database management systems that run themselves. 
  This book gives readers the information and skills they need to adapt to a database ecosystem that is always changing. It's great for tech fans, business leaders, and people who work with data because it has both in-depth technical information and useful advice. Get ready to use data to its fullest potential and stay ahead of the competition in a digital world that is always changing.

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