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  Over the Seawall - Tsunamis...

  Stephen Robert Miller

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  In March 2011, people in a coastal Japanese city stood atop a seawall watching the approach of the tsunami that would kill them. They believed—naively—that the huge concrete barrier would save them. Instead they perished, betrayed by the very thing built to protect them. Erratic weather, blistering drought, rising seas, and ecosystem collapse now affect every inch of the globe. Increasingly, we no longer look to stop climate change, choosing instead to adapt to it. 
   
   
   
  Never have so many undertaken such a widespread, hurried attempt to remake the world. Predictably, our hubris has led to unintended—and sometimes disastrous—consequences. Academics call it maladaptation; in simple terms, it's about solutions that backfire. Over the Seawall tells us the stories behind these unintended consequences and the fixes that can do more harm than good. From seawalls in coastal Japan, to the reengineered waters in the Ganges River Delta, to the artificial ribbon of water supporting both farms and urban centers in parched Arizona, Stephen Robert Miller traces the histories of engineering marvels that were once deemed too smart and too big to fail. In each he takes us into the land and culture, seeking out locals and experts to better understand how complicated, grandiose schemes led instead to failure, and to find answers to the technologic holes we've dug ourselves into.

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  Herbert Simms - An Architect for...

  Lindie Naughton

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  Dublin's teeming slums, long regarded as the worst in Europe, were teetering on the brink of structural and sanitary public catastrophe during the early twentieth century. To tackle the crisis, Herbert Simms was appointed the city's first housing architect. During a sixteen-year period, from 1932 until 1948, Simms and his team planned, commissioned and built an astounding 17,000 homes –some as inner-city flat complexes, others as family houses in newly-created suburbs such as Crumlin and Cabra.
  Like the city's acclaimed Georgian squares, the Simms-designed Corporation flats in particular have stood the test of time, injecting a touch of art deco and modernist glamour to neglected neighbourhoods. This comprehensive guide to the Simms buildings also highlights the many struggles with politicians and bureaucrats Simms and his staff experienced as they did their best to build well-designed, affordable housing for the people of Dublin.

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  Song of the Cell The: Book...

  Alexander Pike

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
   
  
  From the first flicker of life to the cutting edge of medical innovation, The Song of the Cell invites listeners on an immersive journey into the hidden symphony within every living cell. Through vivid storytelling and accessible explanations, the narrative reveals how microscopic structures—membranes, organelles, and molecular machines—harmonize to sustain life. Listeners will accompany a dedicated scientist as they trace breakthroughs from the earliest microscopes to today’s genome‐editing revolution, discovering how cellular insights have unleashed transformative therapies for cancer, genetic disorders, and age‐related decline.

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  Hands-On Monitoring and Alerting...

  Muhammad Badawy

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  Build reliable, scalable monitoring and alerting systems with Prometheus, PromQL, and real-world demos
  Book Description
  Prometheus has emerged as the leading open-source monitoring solution for building resilient, observable systems, and Hands-On Monitoring and Alerting with Prometheus shows you exactly how to utilize its full potential.
  The book begins with the fundamentals of modern monitoring and the core architecture of Prometheus. Through hands-on labs, you’ll master Prometheus service discovery, labeling, and relabeling to organize metrics at scale.
  Whether you are collecting metrics from Linux machines, Windows servers, Docker containers, or databases, this book equips you with practical skills through real-world examples and tutorials. You will learn how to install and configure Prometheus, use its service discovery features, label and relabel metrics, and build powerful queries using PromQL - all leading to actionable insights through alerts and dashboards.
  You’ll configure alerts and Alertmanager integrations, apply advanced techniques, and put everything together with real-world applications. Each chapter builds practical skills so you can confidently design and operate a robust observability stack.
  Whether you're a DevOps engineer, SRE, or system architect, this book is your gateway to production-grade monitoring. Don’t just collect metrics—turn them into action with Prometheus today.
  Table of Contents
  1. Introduction and Key Concepts in Monitoring
  2. Prometheus Server Architecture and Features
  3. Different Types of Prometheus Metrics
  4. Metrics Exporters for Infrastructure Monitoring
  5. Prometheus Service Discovery Feature
  6. Metrics Labeling and Relabeling
  7. Prometheus Query Language PromQL
  8. Alerts and Alert Receivers
  9. Advanced Prometheus Techniques
  10. Prometheus and Real-world Applications
  11. Conclusion: Future Steps      
  
  Index

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  Inside Cyber Warfare - Mapping...

  Jeffrey Caruso

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  Get a fascinating and disturbing look into how state and nonstate actors throughout the world use cyber attacks to gain military, political, and economic advantages. In the third edition of this book, cyber warfare researcher Jeffrey Caruso explores the latest advances in cyber espionage and warfare that have emerged on the battlefields of Ukraine and the Middle East. 
   
   
   
  Inside Cyber Warfare features an exclusive deep dive into the wartime operations of an offensive cyber unit of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense as it works to defend the nation against Russian forces, particularly since the 2022 invasion: 
   
   
   
  ● See what happened when a Ukrainian cyber and special operations team worked together to destroy a secret missile laboratory 
   
   
   
  ● Explore the legal status of cyber warfare and civilian hackers 
   
   
   
  ● Discover how a cyber team with little money and limited resources learned to create fire from the manipulation of code in automated systems 
   
   
   
  ● Distinguish reality from fiction regarding AI safety and existential risk 
   
   
   
  ● Learn new strategies for keeping you and your loved ones safe in an increasingly complex and insecure world

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  Deep Space Sleep Sounds - 5...

  Sleeptime Publications

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  Drift into deep, uninterrupted sleep as if you’re floating through the silent vastness of space—calm, weightless, and completely at peace.
   
  Are stress, anxiety, and racing thoughts keeping you awake night after night?
   
  Deep Space Sleep Sounds is designed to transport your mind beyond the noise of everyday life into a realm of pure cosmic calm. With 5 hours of vast ambient space tones, each soundscape—from Silent Cosmic Drift to Infinite Celestial Calm—helps quiet mental chatter, ease insomnia, and guide you into deep, restorative sleep. This is more than relaxation—it’s a full sensory escape into stillness, helping you wake up refreshed, focused, and recharged.
   
  Inside, you’ll discover:
  
  Powerful deep sleep sounds to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer
  Ambient space tones that reduce anxiety and promote relaxation
  Noise blocking soundscapes for better sleep in any environment
  Continuous, seamless audio for uninterrupted rest
  Calming frequencies to support meditation, focus, and stress relief
  
  
   
  Even if you’ve struggled with insomnia or restless nights, these immersive sounds make relaxation effortless—no techniques, no effort, just results.
   
  Step into the silence of the cosmos and finally experience the deep sleep, calm mind, and total relaxation you deserve—starting tonight.

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