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  The Urban Experience - Exploring...

  Lyric Vale

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  Urban life is a dynamic tapestry woven from the threads of culture, innovation, and diversity. Cities, as epicenters of human activity, have always held a magnetic allure, drawing people in with the promise of opportunity, connectivity, and growth. From the ancient cities of Mesopotamia to the sprawling metropolises of today, urban centers have evolved into places where human ambition and creativity flourish. Understanding the essence of urban life requires a deep dive into the social, cultural, and economic forces that shape these vibrant hubs of civilization. 
  At their core, cities are defined by their density and diversity. They bring together individuals from all walks of life, creating a melting pot of cultures, languages, and traditions. This diversity fosters a unique cultural ecosystem where ideas intersect, and innovation thrives. The exchange of knowledge, whether through bustling markets, collaborative workplaces, or artistic endeavors, is one of the defining characteristics of urban living. Cities are not just physical spaces; they are living entities that embody the collective energy of their inhabitants. 
  Urban life is also deeply intertwined with the physical structure of the city. Streets, buildings, and public spaces are more than mere infrastructure—they serve as stages for human interaction and expression. Urban planning and architecture play crucial roles in shaping the experience of city life, influencing everything from how people move and interact to how they feel within their environment. Well-designed urban spaces can foster community, encourage sustainability, and enhance the overall quality of life for city dwellers.

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  Data Visualization Guide - Clear...

  Alexa Campbell

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  Have you ever wondered how you can work with large volumes of data sets? 
  Do you ever think about how you can use these data sets to identify hidden patterns and make an informed decision? 
  Do you know where you can collect this information? 
  Have you ever questioned what you can do with incomplete or incorrect data sets? 
  If you said yes to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place. 
  Most businesses collect information from various sources. This information can be in different formats and needs to be collected, processed, and improved upon if you want to interpret it. You can use various data mining tools to source the information from different places. These tools can also help with the cleaning and processing techniques. 
  You can use this information to make informed decisions and improve the efficiency and methods in your business. Every business needs to find a way to interpret and analyze large data sets. To do this, you will need to learn more about the different libraries and functions used to improve data sets. Since most data professionals use Python as the base programming language to develop models, this book uses some common libraries and functions from Python to give you a brief introduction to the language. 
  If you are a budding analyst or want to freshen up on your concepts, this book is for you. It has all the basic information you need to help you become a data analyst or scientist.

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  Tracks - A Journey Through...

  Kevin J. Last

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  Tracks: A Journey Through Metroland tells the story of Metroland and the development of suburbia that grew alongside the Metropolitan Railway. Originally the brainchild of eminent Victorians, the Metropolitan grew to become the queen of underground lines, eventually expanding to a point some fifty miles outside London. Author Kevin J. Last describes how the concept of Metroland was an aspiration for several levels of society, promising a better lifestyle well away from the deprivations of wartime. The idea that the working man could live comfortably outside the smoke in individually designed houses would mean that he could also thrive at work, largely due to the regular service offered by the new railway. This was quite exceptional in that, while nominally an underground line, most of the Met's route was above ground and, in length, went far beyond other similar lines, far out into the Buckinghamshire countryside. Not marked on any map, Metroland is as much a concept of the mind as a real place.

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  Ultimate Figma for UI UX Design...

  Aditi Sharma

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  Crack the Code to Solving Customer Problems with Exceptional User Experience Designs Powered by Figma.
  Book Description
  Figma is a powerful, collaborative design tool that has transformed the UI/UX design process. With its intuitive interface and advanced features, it enables seamless collaboration and the creation of exceptional user experiences, making it the go-to choice for designers.
  Ultimate Figma for UX/UI Design guides you through Figma’s capabilities, covering everything from the basics to advanced features, collaboration, and real-world applications. Each chapter includes hands-on exercises and examples to reinforce learning, covering topics such as Figma’s interface, design principles (shapes, colors, typography), UI element design, interactive prototypes, real-time collaboration, plugin integration, responsive design, and more.
  This book offers a structured approach for professionals at all design skill levels. Readers will gain tips, tricks, and best practices to enhance their efficiency, collaboration, and design skills, opening doors to success in UX design. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, this guide equips you to excel with Figma and become a proficient UX designer.
  Unlock your full design potential—dive into Ultimate Figma for UX/UI Design and start crafting exceptional user experiences today!
  Table of Contents
  1. Introduction to Figma
  2. Understanding Design Principles in Figma
  3. Mastering the Figma Interface
  4. Designing UI in Figma
  5. Prototyping and Iterating User Interface Design
  6. Advanced Design Techniques in Figma
  7. Collaboration and Team Workflows
  8. Integrating Plugins and External Tools
  9. Designing Responsively for Multiple Devices
  10. Real-World Projects and Case Studies      
  
  Index

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  Deaths of Despair and the Future...

  Anonimo

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  A New York Times Bestseller
  
  A Wall Street Journal Bestseller
  
  A New York Times ​​​​​​​Notable Book of 2020
  
  A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice
  
  Shortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year
  
  A New Statesman Book to Read
  
  This audiobook narrated by Kate Harper reveals how the flaws in capitalism are fatal for America's working class, and includes an introduction and preface read by the authors themselves—economist Anne Case and Nobel Prize winner Angus Deaton
  
  Life expectancy in the United States has recently fallen for three years in a row—a reversal not seen since 1918 or in any other wealthy nation in modern times. In the past two decades, deaths of despair from suicide, drug overdose, and alcoholism have risen dramatically, and now claim hundreds of thousands of American lives each year—and they're still rising. Anne Case and Angus Deaton, known for first sounding the alarm about deaths of despair, explain the overwhelming surge in these deaths and shed light on the social and economic forces that are making life harder for the working class. They demonstrate why, for those who used to prosper in America, capitalism is no longer delivering.
  Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism paints a troubling portrait of the American dream in decline. For the white working class, today's America has become a land of broken families and few prospects. As the college educated become healthier and wealthier, adults without a degree are literally dying from pain and despair. In this critically important book, Case and Deaton tie the crisis to the weakening position of labor, the growing power of corporations, and, above all, to a rapacious health-care sector that redistributes working-class wages into the pockets of the wealthy. Capitalism, which over two centuries lifted countless people out of poverty, is now destroying the lives of blue-collar America.
  
  This book charts a way forward, providing solutions that can rein in capitalism's excesses and make it work for everyone.

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  Reversing Polycystic Kidney...

  Felix Mueller

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  WITH A FOREWORD FROM DAVE ASPREY, founder of Bulletproof 360, Inc and New York Times bestselling author  
  The practical guide to how to reverse polycystic kidney diseases, usually considered chronic and progressive, through a ketogenic diet and biohacker principles. 
  A unique guide to the strategies developed by Felix Mueller, expert patient, influencer and author, over the past nine years to reverse his own polycystic kidney disease, as well as that of numerous clients and followers. The book shows the simple and easy diet and lifestyle changes that PKD patients – written off as ‘incurable’ – can make to radically prolong their time to, or even completely stave off, dialysis or transplant, and explains the scientific backgrounds of why this approach works according to emerging, as well as long-established, science. The audiobook includes practical tips, daily routines, recipes, and a whole week meal plan as well as survival strategies for traveling and eating out without sacrificing kidney health in the process. Listeners will learn that, contrary to popular belief, having PKD does not mean living in constant nutrient deficiency, but that food abundance can also lead to better health and even achieving the ultimate goal: drastically improving their kidney function and even size. 
  "Felix’s story is a vivid illustration of how the principles of biohacking can be tailored to improve even genetic conditions which some people believe to be incurable. By harnessing a state of intermittent ketosis and fasting combined with highly nutritious foods, he has uncovered a profound truth: our genetic destiny is not a script that is set in stone but a narrative that we can rewrite with the right diet, lifestyle and supplementation."―Dave Asprey, author of The New York Times Bestseller The Bulletproof diet

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