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  Dreamer at the End of the...

  Gordon Harrison

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  Dreamer at the End of the Universe tells the epic story of four generations of a Celtic family battling the elements and the animals to scrape a living from a land with no fat and little lean. Ours was a wilderness farm in Central Ontario populated by animals, insects, and rocks. And I loved that place. The early generations killed the animals and fought the land. My generation has come to realize who owns this place. Humans have been tenants for a handful of years, while the true owners are the animals who have their own lives. As Charles Darwin wrote, “There is no fundamental difference between man and animals in their ability to feel pleasure and pain, happiness, and misery.”The farm rested in a cradle of rocks called the “Land Between.” This is a region where two iconic environments collided, the Canadian Shield and the St. Lawrence Lowlands, to create a vast area rich in plants, animals, and people—the best of both ecosystems. Together with My Cousin & Me: And Other Animals plus Wolves: Ryders in the Whirlwind, this book comprises a trilogy, I call The Land. In the beginning, I had no conscious intention of writing a trilogy, but after a while, the people, the bears, the wolves, and the other animals in my stories took on a life of their own, thus demanding more description, time, and care. I was attentive to such pleading, such longing to be remembered, before the time when all this will be forgotten. This enchantment with the land, animals, and people is still fresh in my memory. This happiness is still felt in my heart. And had I the strength and the wisdom, I would write a fourth volume, but all good things end.Postscript:Gordon Harrison is an award-winning author of books on nature, science, and art. When he isn’t writing, or drinking Glenmorangie single malt scotch whiskey, he’s photographing the “endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful” of Ontario. The author has placed 193 of his wildlife photos in this new book.

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  Matters of Life and Death -...

  John Wyatt

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  Conjoined twins dilemma... Suicide of terminally ill patient... Designer baby transplant success... Woman gives birth at sixty-six...  
  Rarely are human dilemmas out of the news. And what medical science can do and ought to do - or ought not to do - impinges on our personal lives, families and societies.  
  John Wyatt examines the issues surrounding the beginning and end of life against the background of current medical-ethical thought. Writing out of a deep conviction that the Bible's view of our humanness points a way forward, he suggests how Christian healthcare professionals, churches and individuals can respond to today's challenges and opportunities.

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  Nature & Culture - A change...

  Eco-Philosophy The Council for

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  Dalai Lama (2000) believes that seeking happiness "lies in our nature": The desire or need to be happy knows no bounds. It is something that lies in our nature. As such, it needs no grounds and it is justified by the simple fact that it is something we rightly want out of our nature. One has also asked if happiness is as important in all cultures. The answer is that happiness is at the top of the wish-list in every country; It is more important than wealth and to come to heaven, and as important as love (Diener and Biswas-Diener, 2008)...what makes us richer has been costly. The wealth, or what has been the prerequisite for wealth, has reduced a quieter life, close and stable relationships, we are moving apart. A materialistic lifestyle has a negative connection with happiness (Hellevik, 2003). NEF (2016) has calculated values on Happy Planet Index for 140 countries. Highest ranks Costa Rica and a number of other countries in Latin America. The population of Costa Rica has high values for happiness and longevity, and they have low values of ecological footprints. Norway has very high values of happiness and longevity, but also of footprints. In total, Norway is ranked twelfth and therefore highest among European countries, but closely followed by Albania. The United Kingdom is at thirty-fourth place, Canada number eighty-five and the United States number 108.

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  21st-Century Yokel

  Tom Cox

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  Thick with owls and badgers, oak trees and wood piles, scarecrows and ghosts, and Tom Cox's loud and excitable dad, this book is full of the folklore of several counties the ancient kind and the everyday variety as well as wild places, mystical spots and curious objects. Emerging from this focus on the detail are themes that are broader and bigger and more important than ever.
  Tom's writing treads a new path, one that has a lot in common with a rambling country walk; it's bewitched by fresh air and big skies, intrepid in minor ways, haunted by weather and old stories and the spooky edges of the outdoors, restless and prone to a few detours, but it always reaches its destination in the end.

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  Real-Time Data and Analytics -...

  Steve Abrams

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  In the fast-paced digital age, the ability to harness real-time data and analytics can significantly enhance decision-making processes and elevate user engagement. "Real-Time Data and Analytics: Enhancing Decision-Making and User Engagement" is a comprehensive guide that delves into the transformative power of real-time data, offering insights and practical strategies for leveraging this technology to drive business success. 
  Key topics include:Technological Foundations: Discover the essential tools and platforms for real-time data streaming and analytics, and understand the benefits and trade-offs between cloud-based and on-premises solutions.Analytics Techniques and Models: Explore various analytics techniques, including descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, and how they can be applied in real-time contexts.Use Cases Across Industries: See real-world applications of real-time analytics in finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and media, illustrating how diverse industries benefit from this technology.Data Privacy and Security: Address the critical aspects of protecting real-time data and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.Future Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with insights into emerging trends in AI, machine learning, IoT, and edge computing that are shaping the future of real-time data analytics. 
  Packed with expert insights, practical advice, and case studies, "Real-Time Data and Analytics: Enhancing Decision-Making and User Engagement" is an essential resource for data professionals, business leaders, and anyone looking to unlock the full potential of real-time data. Whether you are just starting your journey or looking to refine your existing strategies, this book provides the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the age of real-time information.

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  The Robotic Renaissance - From...

  Natalie Hayes

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  The Robotic Renaissance: From Assembling Lines to Al - The Evolution of Robotic Technology" to embark on a fascinating adventure. This book invites history lovers, tech enthusiasts, and curious minds to explore the intriguing history of robotics, from the earliest automatons to the most recent incorporation of artificial intelligence. 
  Learn the little-known history of the industrial robots that emerged during the revolutionary Industrial Revolution, when the sound of equipment clanking heralded the advent of automation. Discover the dramatic transition from the Fordist era to the mass production era, and see how machines transformed conventional industries and set the stage for the current robotic environment. 
  Learn about the significance of computers and the digital revolution, which ushered in a new era of accuracy and adaptability for robotics. Watch as the story develops to see how robots and Al work together to create a new generation of intelligent machines that can learn and change. 
  Stoke your interest with information about Industry 4.0, which ushers in a data-driven future through networked intelligent factories and the emergence of collaborating robots, or cobots. Examine the ethical issues surrounding robotics and their effects on a range of sectors, including education, healthcare, and space exploration.

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