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  Northeaster - A Story of Courage...

  Cathie Pelletier

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  For many, the past few years have been defined by climate disaster. Stories about once-in-a-lifetime hurricanes, floods, fires, droughts, and even snowstorms are now commonplace. But dramatic weather events are not new and Northeaster, Cathie Pelletier's breathtaking account of the 1952 snowstorm that blanketed New England, offers a valuable reminder about nature's capacity for destruction as well as insight into the human instinct for preservation. 
   
   
   
  Northeaster weaves together a rich cast of characters whose lives were uprooted and endangered by the storm. Housewives and lobstermen, loggers and soldiers were all trapped as snow piled in drifts twenty feet high. The storm smothered hundreds of travelers in their cars, covered entire towns, and broke ships in half. In the midst of the blizzard's chaos, there were remarkable acts of heroism and courageous generosities. Doctors braved the storm to help deliver babies. Ordinary people kept their wits while buried in their cars, and others made their way out of forests to find kindhearted strangers willing to take them in. 
   
   
   
  It's likely that none of us know how we would handle a confrontation with a blizzard or other natural disaster. But Northeaster shows that we have it inside to fight for survival in some of the harshest conditions that nature has to offer.

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  Geospatial Data Engineering -...

  Simon Winston

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  In an age where every corner of our world is digitized and interconnected, geospatial data engineering has risen as a cornerstone of the modern data landscape. "Geospatial Data Engineering: Navigating the Digital Earth" is your essential guide to mastering the art and science of working with geographic data. Whether you're a GIS professional, a data scientist, or simply curious about the transformative power of location-based information, this book provides an in-depth exploration of the field, offering a comprehensive roadmap to understanding, managing, and unleashing the potential of geospatial data. 
  Explore the fundamental concepts that underpin geographic information systems (GIS) and gain insights into spatial data models, sources, and the software tools that drive this technology. Learn the intricacies of geospatial data management, including data quality, integration, and the role of metadata. Dive into the world of spatial analysis, from traditional spatial statistics to advanced geostatistics and network analysis. 
  Unlock the vast potential of geospatial data in our increasingly interconnected and data-driven world. "Geospatial Data Engineering: Navigating the Digital Earth" is your indispensable companion on this exciting journey. Whether you're an expert in the field or just embarking on your geospatial data adventure, this book is your comprehensive map to understanding, managing, and leveraging the dynamic world of geospatial data. 
   

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  Muddy Boots Leadership - Real...

  John Chapman

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  Examples of leader actions and decisions—some humorous, some tragic—that will help guide you whether you are a military officer or a civilian in an office.   John Chapman is a longstanding observer and chronicler of leadership events. In Muddy Boots Leadership, he describes 285 military leadership situations and the actions leaders have taken to meet the issue at hand. The leadership lessons learned and relearned by military leaders are applicable to a wide variety of organizations, both civil and military. Many are truly surprising; all are written with a certain “spark” that those in leadership positions will immediately understand. The text is augmented with some truly classic sidebars.  “When officers are being asked to ‘do everything with nothing,’ it costs a leader nothing but muddy boots to walk with them—and it can inspire extraordinary effort . . . It doesn’t take money to get your boots muddy and lead by example. It does take courage and effort.” —Officer.com

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  Beyond Terminal: Processing...

  Megan Lindahl Goodrich

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  Instant Amazon Best Seller in Biographies & Memoirs of Women! 
  "With courage and compassion, Megan Lindahl Goodrich has shared a journey that is seldom given voice." - Linda Kelsey, Actress 
  From battling a devastating childhood illness to unearthing untold trauma, this healing memoir is one of resilience and transformation. 
  "There are some things that I still don't understand," I began, "but at the age eleven, I largely lost the ability to walk, talk, read, and write." 
  Determined to bury the painful memories and overcome fear, author Megan Lindahl Goodrich immerses herself in premed studies, chasing the parallel version of herself unaffected by illness. 
  However, the haunting echoes of trauma refuse to be silenced. 
  Faced with another trauma, Megan confronts her deepest fears. EMDR therapy becomes her lifeline, guiding her through the labyrinth of hidden memories and facilitating the process of healing. 
  In this memoir about healing from trauma, readers will be captivated by 
  -a raw exploration of processing childhood trauma through resilience and therapeutic intervention. 
  -an inspiring narrative of healing in the vibrant landscape of Thailand, a showcase of the power of vulnerability 
  -a redefinition of life's possibilities. 
  Captivating, honest, and hopeful, Beyond Terminal is a testament to reclaiming life and learning to live in the moment.

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  Opticks

  Sir Isaac Newton

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  The famous physicist Sir Isaac Newton lectured on optics from 1670 - 1672. He worked on refraction of light into colored beams using prisms and discovered chromatic aberration. He also postulated the corpuscular form of light and an ether to transmit forces between the corpuscles. His "Opticks", first published 1704 contains his postulates about the topic. This is the fourth edition in English, from 1730, which Newton himself had corrected from the third edition before his death. (Summary by Availle)

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  Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll and...

  Raymond Moore

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  When you read about what I got up to you’re going to say I got what I deserved. You’re right—I totally agree. Many of you won't like me no doubt and that’s ok—I understand, I really do. I’m not all bad though.I left the Isle of Skye in the early eighties to begin my nursing course in Edinburgh and it's fair to say I embraced the Capitals temptations with arms wide open. When I moved into a shared flat I met Bill, a musician, and got involved with his band Low Down, you know, helping them out, doing a bit of driving and humping gear about - it was great fun. Low Down were truly phenomenal. Man, I totally loved their music. We took drugs, I mean, I took drugs. Nothing heavy, just recreational-like.I met a lot of girls who I didn’t treat right and I’m not proud of my behaviour—honest. Nursing is a female-dominated profession and male nurses were thin on the ground. The opportunities for getting up to mischief were many. I worked hard and played harder.A lot of stuff I regret now. Especially what I did to Lisa – and others. Anyway, it couldn’t last, could it? The way I was living – something had to give.And it did.

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