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  A World Without Soil - The Past...

  Jo Handelsman, Kayla Cohen

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  A scientist's manifesto addressing a soil loss crisis accelerated by poor conservation practices and climate change 
   
   
   
  This book by celebrated biologist Jo Handelsman lays bare the complex connections among climate change, soil erosion, food and water security, and drug discovery. 
   
   
    
  Humans depend on soil for 95 percent of global food production, yet let it erode at unsustainable rates. In the United States, China, and India, vast tracts of farmland will be barren of topsoil within this century. The combination of intensifying erosion caused by climate change and the increasing food needs of a growing world population is creating a desperate need for solutions to this crisis. 
   
   
             
  Writing for a nonspecialist audience, Jo Handelsman celebrates the capacities of soil and explores the soil-related challenges of the near future. She begins by telling soil's origin story, explains how it erodes and the subsequent repercussions worldwide, and offers solutions. She considers lessons learned from indigenous people who have sustainably farmed the same land for thousands of years, practices developed for large-scale agriculture, and proposals using technology and policy initiatives.

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  Mastering OpenCV with Python -...

  Ayush Vaishya

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  Unlocking Visual Insights: OpenCV Made Simple and Powerful. 
   
  
  
   
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  "Mastering OpenCV with Python" immerses you in the captivating realm of computer vision, with a structured approach that equips you with the knowledge and skills essential for success in this rapidly evolving field. 
   
  
  
   
  From grasping the fundamental concepts of image processing and OpenCV to mastering advanced techniques such as neural networks and object detection, you will gain a comprehensive understanding. Each chapter is enriched with hands-on exercises and real-world projects, ensuring the acquisition of practical skills that can be immediately applied in your professional journey. 
   
  
  
   
  This book not only elevates your technical proficiency but also prepares you for a rewarding career. The technological job landscape is constantly evolving, and professionals who can harness the potential of computer vision are in high demand. 
   
  
  
   
  By mastering the skills and insights contained within these pages, you will be well-prepared to explore exciting career opportunities, ranging from machine learning engineering to computer vision research. This book is your ticket to a future filled with innovation and professional advancement within the dynamic world of computer vision. 
   
  
  
   
  Table of Contents
  
  1. Introduction to Computer Vision
  2. Getting Started with Images
  3. Image Processing Fundamentals
  4. Image Operations
  5. Image Histograms
  6. Image Segmentation
  7. Edges and Contours
  8. Machine Learning with Images
  9. Advanced Computer Vision Algorithms
  10. Neural Networks
  11. Object Detection Using OpenCV
  12. Projects Using OpenCV   
  Index

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  And No Birds Sang

  Farley Mowat

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  Turned away from the Royal Canadian Air Force for his apparent youth and frailty, Farley Mowat joined the infantry in 1940. The young second lieutenant soon earned the trust of the soldiers under his command, and was known to bend army rules to secure a stout drink, or find warm—if non-regulation—clothing. But when Mowat and his regiment engaged with elite German forces in the mountains of Sicily, the optimism of their early days as soldiers was replaced by despair. With a naturalist's eyes and ears, Mowat takes in the full dark depths of war—and his moving account of military service, and the friends he left behind, is also a plea for peace. It is one of the most searing and unforgettable World War II memoirs from any Canadian.

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  The Search - The life of a...

  Paul Besley

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  Coming from a working-class background, Paul Besley knew the worst and best of life in a Yorkshire steel town. He had always been drawn to the solitude of the hills, but that life nearly ended when a fall while hillwalking left him critically injured and alone in the mountains of the Lake District. Paul was found and brought to safety by a mountain rescue team. This was the trigger for him to transform his life, first by joining his local team, then by finding Scout, his very own Border collie puppy, and training him to become a mountain rescue search dog.
  In The Search, Paul writes with humour and honesty as we follow him and Scout through their complex training, with searches and rescue incidents sometimes tragic and often funny. Paul's demons and headstrong characters threaten to derail them, until his past finally catches up with him and his life inescapably unravels. It's up to Scout to keep an eye on him now as Paul tries to build the best life he can.

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  The Sloth Lemur’s Song

  Alison Richard

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  ‘Full of wonder and forensic intelligence’ Isabella Tree, author of Wilding 
  A moving account of Madagascar told by a researcher who has spent over fifty years investigating the mysteries of this remarkable island. 
  Madagascar is a place of change. A biodiversity hotspot and the fourth largest island on the planet, it has been home to a spectacular parade of animals, from giant flightless birds and giant tortoises on the ground, to agile lemurs leaping through the treetops. Some species live on; many have vanished in the distant or recent past. Over vast stretches of time, Madagascar’s forests have expanded and contracted in response to shifting climates, and the hand of people is clear in changes during the last thousand years or so. Today, Madagascar is a microcosm of global trends. What happens there in the decades ahead can, perhaps, suggest ways to help turn the tide on the environmental crisis now sweeping the world. 
  The Sloth Lemur’s Song is a far-reaching account of Madagascar’s past and present, led by an expert guide who has immersed herself in research and conservation activities with village communities on the island for nearly fifty years. Alison Richard accompanies the reader on a journey through space and time—from Madagascar’s ancient origins as a landlocked region of Gondwana and its emergence as an island to the modern-day developments that make the survival of its array of plants and animals increasingly uncertain. Weaving together scientific evidence with Richard’s own experiences and exploring the power of stories to shape our understanding of events, this book captures the magic as well as the tensions that swirl around this island nation. 
  Alison Richard's The Sloth Lemur’s Song is a captivating exploration of Madagascar's history and ecology. It delves into the effects of warming on the island's wildlife, making it a compelling read for those interested in nature and the sciences. 
  For fans of Andy Field (An Adventure in Statistics), Steve Brusatte (The Rise and Reign of the Mammals), Chris Packham (Earth), Orlando Figes (The Story of Russia), and George Monbiot (Regenesis). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  Before I Begin: A Manifesto on...

  Hatem Helmy

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  Before I Begin: A Manifesto on Humanity's Reckoning and the End of the World is not just another book about apocalypse. It is a bold philosophical and scientific exploration of the greatest threats humanity has ever faced—and the hidden patterns that link our past extinctions to the dangers of today. 
  From the cataclysmic asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs to the looming possibility of nuclear war, from supervolcanoes and gamma-ray bursts to engineered viruses and runaway artificial intelligence, this manifesto examines how fragile our existence truly is. But beyond the science of survival, it confronts the uncomfortable truth: that corruption, inequality, and the failures of the global system may be the gravest threats of all. 
  In powerful, provocative prose, Hatem Helmi weaves together history, philosophy, and cutting-edge science to reveal a vision of humanity standing on the edge of transformation. Will we collapse into chaos, or will we seize the chance to build a more just and resilient world? 
  For readers of Yuval Noah Harari, Stephen Hawking, and Jared Diamond, this book is both a warning and a manifesto—a call to awaken, to question, and to act before it is too late. 
  This is not the end. It is the beginning of a reckoning. 

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