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  When the Ice is Gone - What a...

  Paul Bierman

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  In 2018, lumps of frozen soil, collected from the bottom of the world's first deep ice core and lost for decades, reappeared in Denmark. When geologist Paul Bierman and his team first melted a piece of this unique material, they were shocked to find perfectly preserved leaves, twigs, and moss. That observation led them to a startling discovery: Greenland's ice sheet had melted naturally before, about 400,000 years ago. 
   
   
   
  In When the Ice Is Gone, Bierman traces the story of this extraordinary finding, revealing how it radically changes our understanding of the Earth and its climate. A longtime researcher in Greenland, he begins with a brief history of the island, both human and geological. For the origins of ice coring, Bierman brings us to Camp Century, a US military base built inside Greenland's ice sheet, where engineers first drilled through mile-thick ice and into the frozen soil beneath. Decades later, a few feet of that long-frozen earth would reveal its secrets—ancient warmth and melted ice. 
   
   
   
  Changes in Greenland reverberate around the world, with ice melting high in the arctic affecting people everywhere. Bierman explores how losing Greenland's ice will catalyze devastating events if we don't change course and address climate change now.

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  Search for Exoplanets The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  While modern technology has helped astronomers view the furthest reaches of the Solar System, it has also allowed scientists to start discovering planets orbiting distant stars. To make it easier to assess the relative mass and size of the new planets being discovered, scientists give these measurements as multiples of those properties for either Jupiter or Earth. In other words, if the planet is the same mass as Jupiter, then this measure would be listed as 1.0 MJ. If it were three times the mass of Earth, then it would be listed as 3.0 MEarth. The sizes of exoplanets are frequently given by expressing their radii as multiples of Jupiter’s radius or as multiples of Earth’s radius, RJ and REarth, respectively.  
  	Of course, given the immense distances involved, detecting exoplanets has always been hard, even to this day. The variations of light that might be evidence of an exoplanet can be caused by other phenomena, and separating the false positives from the actual detections is part of the rigor required by modern planet hunters. For example, in July 1988, a Canadian team led by astronomers Bruce Campbell, Gordon Walker, and Stephenson Yang discovered persistent indications that a planet orbited the primary star in the Gamma Cephei system, 44.98 light-years (13.79 parsecs) from the Earth. Though the technique they used was successfully employed in many subsequent discoveries, the quality of their data was insufficient for others to verify as unequivocally the result of an extrasolar planet. For reasons of poor data quality, the claimed discovery of Gamma Cephei Ab was retracted in 1992.  
  	The first confirmed discovery of an exoplanet involved a system that surprised most planet hunters. While most astronomers had been looking to find planets orbiting stars in the main sequence (between infancy and old age) or in their old age (giant phase), the first confirmed planets were found to orbit a dead star.

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  AI Simplified - A Beginner’s...

  Joe Ilunjo

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  AI Simplified: A Beginner’s Guide to Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life and Business 
  Unlock the power of AI—no tech degree required! 
  Tired of feeling left behind in the AI revolution? This book is your ultimate cheat code to mastering artificial intelligence, whether you’re a busy parent, entrepreneur, or creative dreamer. Learn how to:Save 10+ hours a week by automating emails, scheduling, and social media.Create jaw-dropping content with ChatGPT, MidJourney, and other game-changing tools.Boost your business with AI-powered marketing, customer service, and data hacks.Avoid pitfalls like bias, scams, and privacy risks with easy-to-follow checklists. 
  Packed with step-by-step tutorials, real-world case studies, and a free downloadable toolkit, AI Simplified turns overwhelm into opportunity. Join thousands of readers who’ve already used AI to work less, earn more, and future-proof their lives. 
  Ready to stop fearing AI—and start using it? This book is your launchpad.  
  (Thank you for choosing my audiobook. If you have any questions, feedback, or if you’d like to request a digital or paperback copy of the book, please feel free to reach out to me at joenduga@gmail.com.)

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  Canopy of Titans - The Life and...

  Paul Koberstein, Jessica Applegate

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  In Canopy of Titans, Paul Koberstein and Jessica Applegate examine the global importance of the Pacific Coastal Temperate Rainforest that stretches from Northern California to Alaska. Their urgent and authoritative account sets out the threats facing a vital environmental resource, and celebrates the beauty and complexity of one of the world's great forests. 
   
   
   
  Drawing on years of on-the-ground reporting, Koberstein and Applegate pull back the curtain on policies of governmental bodies that have seriously diminished the rainforest's capacity to store carbon, and uncover industry practices that have led to the destruction of swaths of a major ecological resource. Additionally, using an environmental justice perspective, Canopy of Titans shines a light on the Indigenous communities that have lived in the rainforest for millennia, and the impact forest policies have had on their lives.

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  Beyond the Stars - The Role of...

  Dirk Fallon

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  The concept of cosmic expansion is foundational to modern cosmology. It describes the way the universe has been stretching out over time, with galaxies moving away from each other. This phenomenon was first observed in the early 20th century by astronomer Edwin Hubble, who discovered that distant galaxies were receding from the Earth. The further a galaxy was, the faster it seemed to move away. This led to the realization that the universe itself was expanding, not just galaxies moving within a static space. The discovery was groundbreaking because it suggested that the universe had a beginning—a moment when all matter and energy were concentrated in a singular point. This insight laid the groundwork for the Big Bang theory, which proposes that the universe began from an incredibly hot and dense state and has been expanding ever since. 
  Before this discovery, the prevailing belief in astronomy was that the universe was static, neither expanding nor contracting. However, Hubble’s findings, supported by the work of other scientists like Alexander Friedmann and Georges Lemaître, showed that space itself was expanding. This meant that the fabric of the universe was stretching, causing galaxies to drift apart over time. Understanding cosmic expansion was pivotal not only in explaining the universe’s origins but also in forming the basis for further study of its evolution and ultimate fate. 
  At first, scientists believed that the expansion of the universe would eventually slow down due to gravitational pull. This expectation, however, changed with the discovery of dark energy in the late 20th century. Observations of distant supernovae revealed that not only was the universe expanding, but this expansion was actually accelerating. This unexpected acceleration is attributed to dark energy, a mysterious force that permeates space and drives galaxies apart at an ever-increasing rate.

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  Water Survival Guide: Mastering...

  Dion Rosser

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  "Water Survival Guide: Mastering the Essence of Life" - Unleash Your Water Wisdom in the Wilderness and Beyond  
  Are you ready to conquer one of nature's most vital resources? "Water Survival Guide" isn't just an audiobook; it's your essential toolkit in a world where water is both a lifeline and a challenge. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a survivalist, or someone seeking independence from the grid, this guide transforms the way you interact with the element that is the essence of life: water. 
  Discover Hidden Hydration Secrets: Unearth the art of detecting invisible aqua veins in diverse landscapes. Transform into a water whisperer, capable of unveiling nature's concealed springs and dewy treasures. 
  Purify to Perfection: Learn to navigate the murky waters of purification with ease. Equip yourself with the knowledge to transform the most unassuming water sources into a crystal-clear elixir of health. 
  Store & Sustain: Dive deep into innovative methods for storing your liquid gold. From time-tested techniques to futuristic approaches, ensure every drop you collect remains pristine and life-sustaining. 
  Thrive in the Thirsty Terrain: Whether in arid deserts or humid rainforests, adapt your water strategies to thrive. Master the art of water conservation and become a steward of this precious resource. 
  A Global Guide: Your journey through "Water Survival Guide" isn't confined to a single terrain. Traverse the globe through its pages, learning how different cultures and environments have conquered the water challenge. 
  Begin your transformative journey today. Add "Water Survival Guide" to your collection and redefine your relationship with the most vital resource on our planet. Click 'Add to Cart' now!

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