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  Tech Monopoly - (The MIT Press...

  Herbert Hovenkamp

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  In recent years, the astronomical rise of tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft has been criticized as anticompetitive, and many have wondered if antitrust law can help protect workers and consumers. In Tech Monopoly, Herbert Hovenkamp explores competition problems in a wide range of high-tech firms—from those that sell purely digital products, such as video streaming, search, software, or email services, to others that sell more traditional "tactile" products, such as hardware, clothing, groceries, or rides. He offers a realistic look at the powers and limitations of antitrust law in tech markets with an assessment that is as comprehensive as it is accessible. 
   
   
   
  After a general introduction to antitrust law, Tech Monopoly considers how competitive harm should be assessed in these markets. Then Hovenkamp looks at the role of large digital platforms, including Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft, and considers whether their size alone is an antitrust problem or if the concern should be limited to market power. Finally, the author addresses the very difficult problem of remedies. Should we "break up" big tech, and if so, how? What kind of breakup of these firms would make users or others better off? And if breakups are not the only possible antitrust fix, are there more effective and less disruptive alternatives?

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  Mary Ellen Bute - Pioneer Animator

  Kit Smyth Basquin

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  Mary Ellen Bute: Pioneer Animator captures the personal and professional life of Mary Ellen Bute (1906–1983) one of the first American filmmakers to create abstract animated films in 1934, also one of the first Americans to use the electronic image of the oscilloscope in films starting in 1949, and the first filmmaker to interpret James Joyce's literature for the screen, Passages from James Joyce's Finnegans Wake, a live-action film for which she won a Cannes Film Festival Prize in 1965. Bute had an eye for talent and selected many creative people who would go on to be famous. She hired Norman McLaren to hand paint on film for the animation of her Spook Sport, 1939, before he left to head the animation department of the Canadian Film Board. She cast the now famous character actor Christopher Walken at age fourteen as the star of her short live-action film, The Boy Who Saw Through, 1958. Also, Bute enlisted Elliot Kaplan to compose the film score of her Finnegans Wake before he moved on to compose music for TV's Fantasy Island and Ironside. This biography drawn from interviews with Bute's family, friends, and colleagues, presents the personal and professional life of the filmmaker and her behind-the-scenes process of making animated and live action films.

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  CRYSTAL LOGIC — Mapping the New...

  Christoph P. Wyss

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  ✅ Yes — this is the complete, smooth audiobook version. No cuts. No compromises. 
  If you've seen editions where music or structure feels interrupted — this is not one of them. 
  🌀 If you're a collector or want bonus materials like the extended PDF and extra chapters, look for the Collector’s Edition (ISBN: 979-8-89170-275-2) on Bandcamp, Soundwise and Blu-ray. 
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  Graphene, bismuth, and Gate-All-Around architectures are no longer distant visions.  
  The first generation of GAA-based chips is now emerging: TSMC, Samsung, and Intel are beginning production,  
  with the first commercial processors expected by 2025. 
  A new era is beginning. From the nanoscopic dance of electrons to the orchestration of matter itself,  
  Crystal Logic captures the dawn of a technological revolution — where CPUs and GPUs are not merely scaled,  
  but redesigned at the Ångström level. 
  A symphony of materials, quantum effects, and topological protection ushers in machines that think, adapt,  
  and resonate with the hidden rhythms of nature. 
  Created by Christoph P. Wyss, narrated using advanced studio techniques, Crystal Logic offers a glimpse into  
  the architecture of tomorrow — shaped in crystal, light, and dreams. 
  🍏 Also featured on Apple Books!

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  Social Engineering for Beginners...

  Brandon Scott

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  "Social Engineering: Manipulating Minds, Securing Systems" dives deep into the shadowy world of psychological manipulation and digital deceit, where human psychology meets cutting-edge technology. This compelling book offers a riveting exploration of social engineering tactics, from classic con artistry to the sophisticated cyber scams that threaten personal and organizational security in the digital age. 
  Structured to educate, enlighten, and empower, the book navigates the reader through the intricate landscape of human vulnerabilities and the methods employed by attackers to exploit them. By combining real-life stories, expert insights, and practical guidance, "Social Engineering" sheds light on the psychological underpinnings that make us susceptible to manipulation and how these vulnerabilities are exploited in various social engineering attacks. 
  Key features of the book include:The Psychology of DeceptionTypes of Social Engineering AttacksReal-World Case StudiesDefense StrategiesEthical ConsiderationsFuture Trends 
  "Social Engineering: Manipulating Minds, Securing Systems" is not just a cautionary tale; it is a critical toolkit for anyone looking to understand the intricacies of human manipulation and how to protect against it. Whether you are a cybersecurity professional, a business leader concerned about organizational security, or simply an individual interested in the psychology of influence and manipulation, this book offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you navigate the complex interplay between human behavior and technology.

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  Future Wild - Nature Restoration...

  Richard Nairn

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  Ireland has little left of its original natural habitats. Many species, like the curlew, are under pressure due to intensive practices such as farming, forestry and fisheries and some are threatened with extinction. But given a little help from us, nature has the innate capacity to restore itself.
  
  
  Nature restoration is the positive management of the environment for the benefit of wildlife and people. It looks to the future, by steering natural habitats and wildlife in a better and more sustainable direction.
  
  
  In Future Wild: Nature Restoration in Ireland, Richard Nairn explores numerous active restoration projects around Ireland which show how natural habitats and native species can be restored sustainably for the benefit of everyone. From individual landowners and voluntary organisations to state bodies such as Bord na Móna, he meets the people who are dedicated to nature restoration.
  
  
  By turns shocking, hopeful and finally positive, Future Wild shows that the damage we have done to nature can also be undone by us, and that, with nature restoration, we can create a richer and more diverse environment for generations to come.

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  Psychiatry - Mental Health and...

  Ava Westwood

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  Psychiatry is a branch of medicine dedicated to the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. It plays a crucial role in modern healthcare by addressing conditions that affect cognition, mood, and perception, impacting overall well-being and functionality. Mental health disorders range from common conditions such as anxiety and depression to severe illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Psychiatrists, as medical professionals specializing in this field, assess and manage these conditions through a combination of psychotherapy, medication, and emerging therapeutic approaches. 
  The historical development of psychiatry has evolved significantly over centuries. Ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, attributed mental illness to supernatural forces, while Hippocrates introduced the concept of imbalance in bodily humors as a possible cause. During the Middle Ages, mental illness was often misunderstood and associated with demonic possession, leading to inhumane treatments. The emergence of asylums in the 18th and 19th centuries marked a shift toward institutionalized care, though conditions in these facilities were often poor. The 20th century brought advancements in psychopharmacology, neuroscience, and psychological theories, leading to a more scientific and humane approach to mental health care. Today, psychiatry integrates biological, psychological, and social factors to provide comprehensive treatment. 
  Psychiatry differs from other medical disciplines in its focus on both the mind and the brain. Unlike neurology, which primarily deals with structural disorders of the nervous system, psychiatry examines functional disturbances affecting thought, emotion, and behavior. While psychology also explores mental health, psychiatrists, as medical doctors, are uniquely qualified to prescribe medications and provide medical treatments alongside therapy.

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