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  The Cycling City - Bicycles and...

  Evan Friss

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  Cycling has experienced a renaissance in the United States, as cities around the country promote the bicycle as an alternative means of transportation. In the process, debates about the nature of bicycles—where they belong, how they should be ridden, how cities should or should not accommodate them—have played out in the media, on city streets, and in city halls. Very few people recognize, however, that these questions are more than a century old. 
   
  The Cycling City is a sharp history of the bicycle’s rise and fall in the late nineteenth century. In the 1890s, American cities were home to more cyclists, more cycling infrastructure, more bicycle friendly legislation, and a richer cycling culture than anywhere else in the world. Evan Friss unearths the hidden history of the cycling city, demonstrating that diverse groups of cyclists managed to remap cities with new roads, paths, and laws, challenge social conventions, and even dream up a new urban ideal inspired by the bicycle. When cities were chaotic and filthy, bicycle advocates imagined an improved landscape in which pollution was negligible, transportation was silent and rapid, leisure spaces were democratic, and the divisions between city and country were blurred. Friss argues that when the utopian vision of a cycling city faded by the turn of the century, its death paved the way for today’s car-centric cities—and ended the prospect of a true American cycling city ever being built.

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  Brewmaster's Art: Understanding...

  Charles Bamforth

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  With origins 8,000 years in the past, beer brewing has held a prominent place in many diverse cultures the world over. A university professor with more than 30 years' experience in the brewing industry, Professor Charles W. Bamforth is ideally suited to lead these engaging lectures on beermaking. With infectious enthusiasm, Professor Bamforth provides an informative look at brewing today, including commentary on the complexity and balance of flavors that make beer (in its wide range of styles) such a uniquely satisfying beverage.

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  Eight Bears - Mythic Past and...

  Gloria Dickie

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  A global exploration of the eight remaining species of bears—and the dangers they face. 
   
   
   
  Bears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears a tipping point. Today, most of the eight remaining bear species are threatened with extinction. Some, such as the panda bear and the polar bear, are icons of the natural world; others, such as the spectacled bear and the sloth bear, are far less known. 
   
   
   
  In Eight Bears, journalist Gloria Dickie embarks on a globe-trotting journey to explore each bear's story, whisking listeners from the cloud forests of the Andes to the ice floes of the Arctic; from the jungles of India to the backwoods of the Rocky Mountain West. She meets with key figures on the frontlines of modern conservation efforts—the head of a rescue center for sun and moon bears freed from bile farms, a biologist known as Papa Panda, who has led China's panda-breeding efforts for almost four decades, a conservationist retraining a military radar system to detect and track polar bears near towns—to reveal the unparalleled challenges bears face as they contend with a rapidly changing climate and encroaching human populations.

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  AI Apocalypse: A Warning to...

  Chuck Miller

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  In this gripping and thought-provoking book, readers are taken on a journey to explore the potential dangers of advanced artificial intelligence. As AI technology continues to advance at an exponential rate, the line between man and machine becomes increasingly blurred. 
  “AI Apocalypse” delves into the latest breakthroughs in AI, including deep learning algorithms and autonomous weapons, and examines how these technologies could be exploited to manipulate our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It reveals the alarming ways in which AI systems can perpetuate biases and prejudices, further entrenching existing social and economic disparities. 
  But there is still hope. The book proposes a path forward that emphasizes responsible AI development, prioritizing human values and well-being above profits and technical achievement. It challenges policymakers, industry leaders, and individuals alike to work together to ensure that AI serves humanity, rather than the other way around. 
  Will we heed the warning signs and steer AI toward a brighter future, or will we succumb to the temptation of unchecked technological progress? “AI Apocalypse” is a must-read for anyone who cares about the fate of our planet and the future of humanity. 
  This book is a clarion call to action, urging us to confront the dangers of AI head-on and to reclaim control over our destiny. It is a wake-up call for all of us, reminding us that the decisions we make today will shape the world we live in tomorrow. 
  Readers of “AI Apocalypse” will come away with a deeper understanding of the complex issues surrounding AI and a renewed sense of purpose to ensure that technology serves humanity, not the other way around. They will be inspired to join the growing movement of people who are working to create a better future for all, before it’s too late. 
  If you are concerned about the potential dangers of AI, then you need to read this book.

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  App Innovator's Guide - Mobile...

  Lily Chang

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  Are you prepared to take a thrilling journey into the field of developing mobile applications? This book is your guide to navigating the fascinating world of developing your own mobile applications for iOS and Android, if you've ever wanted to do so. 
  This thorough book, "App Innovator's Guide: Mobile App Development for Android and iOS- Building Cross-Platform Solutions," takes you by the hand and provides a wealth of information and useful insights. Your door to innovation is this book, whether you're an ambitious developer, a visionary entrepreneur, or just curious about the app-making process. 
  Inside, you'll learn the techniques for developing captivating, user-friendly mobile apps that have the power to turn your concepts into real-world solutions. This book gives you the tools to realize your ideas, from setting up development environments to comprehending the fundamentals of UI/UX design, investigating programming languages, and diving into the nuances of Android and iOS development.

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  Touchpad Plus Ver 40 Class 4

  Nidhi Gupta

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  Computer Science Textbook with New Pedagogical Approaches 
  
  KEY FEATURES 
  - National Education Policy 2020 
  - Tech Funda: This section provides a practical information or tip to the students. 
  - Clickipedia: This section provides interesting computer facts. 
  - Lab Session: This is a lab activity to develop practical skills. (Subject Enrichment) 
  - Explore More: This section contains supplement topics for add-on knowledge. 
  - QR Code: Scan the QR Code given on the first page of each chapter to start chapter animation. 
  - Mind Boggler: This section has puzzle or fun based activity to help understand the concepts better. 
  
  DESCRIPTION 
  Computer technology has become essential and an integral part of life at work, in recreation, social networking and education too. With the constant development of new technology, it has become more significant in helping and preparing students for jobs. Computers have revolutionised the way education is imparted to children. 
  
  Touchpad Plus Version 4.0 is a complete computer science curriculum solution for grades 1-8. It is based on Windows 10 and MS Office 2019, with new and future-ready content. Fun is the most important element of learning. Keeping in mind the concept of Joyful Learning, varied activities have been designed based on multiple intelligences and 21st century skills for holistic development. 
  
  The books have a conversational style introduction of each chapter to make learning fun and engaging. The topics and their approaches are integrated in different themes as per ICT learning. Grade I and II books have four-line writing space to enhance writing skills in children. Each book is accompanied by digital learning resources that offer interesting animation and interactive tests for the student to supplement classroom learning with independent learning. 
  
  The books are curated in a way that they make students and teachers equal partners in the learning process and take learning beyond classroom. We welcome and look forward to all meaningful and valuable suggestions for improving the book 
  
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
  You will learn about: 
  - Digital World 
  - Cyber World 
  - Coding World 
  - Computational Thinking 
  - Artificial Intelligence 
  
  WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR 
  Grade 4 
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  1. Data Storage and Memory 
  2. Managing Files and Folders in Windows 10 
  3. More on Word 2019 
  4. Introduction to PowerPoint 2019 
  5. Using a Browser 
  6. Visual Processing 
  7. More Blocks in Scratch 
  8. Creating Shapes in Scratch 
  9. Google Blockly Games 
  10. Evolution of AI 
  ADD-ONS 
  ASSESSMENTS

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