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  Take to the Trees - A Story of...

  Marguerite Holloway

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  Journalist Marguerite Holloway arrives at the Women's Tree Climbing Workshop as a climbing novice, but with a passion for trees and a deep concern about their future. Run by twin sister tree doctors Bear LeVangie and Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, the workshop helps people develop impressive technical skills and ascend into the canopy. As Holloway tackles unfamiliar equipment and dizzying heights, she learns about the science of trees and tells the stories of charismatic species, including hemlock, aspen, Atlantic white cedar, oak, and beech. She spotlights experts who are chronicling the great dying that is underway in forests around the world as trees face simultaneous and accelerating threats from drought, heat, floods, disease, and other disruptions. 
   
   
   
  As she climbs, Holloway also comes to understand the profound significance of trees in her relationship with her late mother and brother. The book's rousing final chapter offers something new: a grander environmental and arboreal optimism, in which the story of trees and their resilience meshes with that of people working to steward the forests of the future, and of community found among fellow tree climbers. A lyrical work of memoir and reportage, Take to the Trees sounds the alarm about rapid arboreal decline while also offering hope about how we might care for our forests and ourselves.

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  My Penguin Year - Life Among the...

  Lindsay McCrae

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  An unprecedentedly intimate portrait of an emperor penguin colony in Antarctica, by a Bafta Award-winning BBC director of photography who observed these extraordinary birds for a year.  This is the ultimate gift for any penguin or nature lover. 
   
  For 337 consecutive days, Lindsay McCrae followed 4,000 emperor penguins amid the singular beauty of Antarctica, chronicling their remarkable year-long journey of life, death, and birth. McCrae was there as the director of photography for the acclaimed BBC series Dynasties (narrated by Sir David Attenborough), for which he won a 2019 Bafta Award. Even in the depths of the Antarctic winter—the harshest environment on earth—McCrae witnessed the most intimate moments of these beloved animals as they sought survival with temperatures reaching 60 degrees below zero. 
  An unforgettable narrative account that is poised to become a classic of nature writing, My Penguin Year takes readers into the world of the emperor penguin as no book has before. Emperors are the world’s largest penguins, and they play the game of life on the highest difficulty level, breeding in pairs on sea ice during the Antarctic winter. After mating, the female penguin lays her egg, and then disappears, not to return for months. The male penguin will starve himself for more than 100 days, incubating the egg in his pouch, while the female heads off in search of food. Finally, the female returns, and, recognizing her original mate by the sound of his call, is reunited with the father and their newly-hatched chick. 
  Highlights: 
  A decision to save penguins’ lives. McCrae details the difficult decision to break documentary protocol and intervene to save a band of penguins who had become trapped in an icy ravine, sure to die without human intervention. 
  Becoming a new father while on the ice. While filming the lifecycle of the penguins, McCrae himself became a father. He did not see his son until the child was seven months old. 
  The emperors’ uncertain future. The emperors breed on frozen sea ice. As ocean temperatures rise, their rookeries are endangered—and so too is this extraordinary species. Indeed in April 2019, the New York Times reported that “The Antarctic’s second-largest colony of emperor penguins collapsed … with more than 10,000 chicks lost, and the population has not recovered.” 
  One year in the wild Antarctic. McCrae’s narrative is also wonderfully evokes an extraordinary natural place, from the rare vantage point of someone who has spent every season there. 
  Wonderfully compelling, filled with surprising depth, insight, and warmth, My Penguin Year is essential listening for animal lovers, amateur naturalists, and fans of true-life adventure tales as well as H is for Hawk and The Shepherd’s Life.

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  Take to the Trees - A Story of...

  Marguerite Holloway

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  Journalist Marguerite Holloway arrives at the Women's Tree Climbing Workshop as a climbing novice, but with a passion for trees and a deep concern about their future. Run by twin sister tree doctors Bear LeVangie and Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, the workshop helps people develop impressive technical skills and ascend into the canopy. As Holloway tackles unfamiliar equipment and dizzying heights, she learns about the science of trees and tells the stories of charismatic species, including hemlock, aspen, Atlantic white cedar, oak, and beech. She spotlights experts who are chronicling the great dying that is underway in forests around the world as trees face simultaneous and accelerating threats from drought, heat, floods, disease, and other disruptions. 
   
   
   
  As she climbs, Holloway also comes to understand the profound significance of trees in her relationship with her late mother and brother. The book's rousing final chapter offers something new: a grander environmental and arboreal optimism, in which the story of trees and their resilience meshes with that of people working to steward the forests of the future, and of community found among fellow tree climbers. A lyrical work of memoir and reportage, Take to the Trees sounds the alarm about rapid arboreal decline while also offering hope about how we might care for our forests and ourselves.

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  Neural Networks for Beginners -...

  Simon Winston

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  Are you fascinated by the astounding capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on our lives? Do you want to unravel the mysteries behind neural networks and understand how they power some of the most advanced technologies? Look no further, as "Neural Networks for Beginners" is here to guide you on an exciting journey into the world of AI. 
  In this beginner's guide, you will embark on a captivating exploration of neural networks—an essential component of AI. Written in a clear and accessible manner, this book aims to demystify the complex concepts and algorithms behind neural networks, making them comprehensible to anyone with a basic understanding of mathematics and programming. 
  Step by step, you will dive into the fundamental building blocks of neural networks, beginning with the basics of artificial intelligence and machine learning. You will learn about the biological inspiration behind neural networks and how they emulate the workings of the human brain. With each chapter, you will gain a deeper understanding of neural network architecture, activation functions, training algorithms, and the mathematics that underpin them. 
  By the end of this book, you will have a solid foundation in neural networks and be prepared to take your AI knowledge to the next level. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of neural networks and embark on an extraordinary adventure into the world of AI? Let "Neural Networks for Beginners" be your guide. Get your copy today and unleash the power of AI! 
   

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  AI Product Development -...

  Sam Miley

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  Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a powerful force shaping how modern software is designed, built, and delivered. AI Product Development is a comprehensive and practical guide for product managers, engineers, data scientists, and tech leaders who are committed to creating intelligent products that solve real-world problems at scale. 
  This book bridges the gap between machine learning theory and practical product delivery, offering a step-by-step blueprint for integrating AI into every stage of product development. From defining use cases and building data pipelines to training models, deploying infrastructure, and ensuring scalability, you'll gain the tools and insights needed to create AI-powered solutions that deliver measurable value. 
  Inside, you'll learn how to: 
  •	Identify high-impact AI use cases aligned with business goals 
  •	Build robust data pipelines and manage data lifecycle for machine learning 
  •	Apply MLOps practices for reliable, repeatable, and automated model deployment 
  •	Architect scalable infrastructure using cloud-native and hybrid solutions 
  •	Design user-centered, explainable, and ethical AI experiences 
  •	Collaborate across teams—engineering, design, product, and data science—for seamless delivery 
  Featuring real-world case studies, implementation tips, and expert insights, AI Product Development equips you to navigate the complex landscape of AI technologies and bring intelligent, scalable software products to life.

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  Virginia Rail Singing Near...

  Greg Cetus

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  Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of the marshlands of Oregon, where nature's symphony takes center stage. Discover the captivating audio recording of the Virginia Rail singing near a gurgling stream, crafted to enhance productivity and foster deep focus. The Virginia Rail, known scientifically as Rallus limicola, is a small and elusive bird species that thrives in wetland habitats across North America, known distinctive vocalizations that truly set it apart. These calls serve as a means of communication, providing a captivating insight into the social dynamics and behavior of this remarkable species. Within this binaural audio recording, you will be transported to the marshlands of Oregon, where the Virginia Rail's melodic song merges seamlessly with the gentle gurgling of a nearby stream. Harmonizing with these serene sounds are the enchanting melodies of other feathered inhabitants, including the Red-winged Blackbird, Marsh Wren, Mallard, Canada Goose, Great Blue Heron, and Pied-billed Grebe.

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