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  Bitcoin - A Peer-to-peer...

  Satoshi Nakamoto

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  Bitcoin is a free open source peer-to-peer electronic cash system that is completely decentralized, without the need for a central server or trusted parties. Users hold the crypto keys to their own money and transact directly with each other, with the help of a P2P network to check for double-spending.

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  With One Hand Tied behind My Brain

  Avrel Seale

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  Most would not expect a book about a stroke to be entertaining, but this memoir will force you to laugh through a tragedy, then cry, then laugh again.Avrel Seale was fifty, did not smoke or drink, had low blood pressure, and had hiked more than two hundred miles the year a stroke nearly ended his life. In an instant, he was teleported into the body of an old man—unbalanced, shaky, spastic, and half-paralyzed. Overnight, he was plunged into a world of brain surgeons, nurses, insurance case managers, and an abundance of therapists.Seale leads us through the harrowing day of his stroke and emergency brain surgery with minute-by-minute intensity. We then follow him through ICU, a rehab hospital, and a neuro-recovery group-living center, where we meet a memorable cast of other stroke survivors and also those recovering from auto accidents and gunshots. Finally home, Seale leads us through a new life of firsts, including returning to work, to driving, to playing guitar, to camping, and even to writing a book—all with one hand.What emerges from his humor (“elegant but devastating”) is a revealing critique of the hospital experience, the insurance industry, and rehab culture. And his nothing-off-the-table quest for recovery shows both the sobering struggles and inspiring possibilities of life after a stroke in twenty-first century America.

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  Big Data for Business -...

  Craig Dames

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  Big Data has emerged as a cornerstone of modern business strategy, transforming how organizations operate, make decisions, and engage with customers. At its core, Big Data refers to extremely large and complex data sets that traditional data processing software cannot handle efficiently. It is not just the size of the data that matters, but also its variety, velocity, veracity, and value—commonly known as the five Vs of Big Data. These characteristics define the challenges and opportunities that Big Data presents for businesses. 
  The rise of digital technologies, from smartphones to sensors to cloud computing, has dramatically increased the volume of data generated daily. Businesses now have access to data from countless sources including social media platforms, customer transactions, website analytics, mobile apps, and IoT devices. This explosion of data offers unprecedented insight into customer behavior, market trends, and operational performance—if it is captured, managed, and analyzed effectively. 
  Understanding the significance of Big Data in business starts with its ability to enable data-driven decision making. Companies no longer need to rely solely on intuition or historical trends. Instead, they can use real-time analytics to predict outcomes, optimize strategies, and respond quickly to changes in the market. This shift toward data-centric thinking can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and create a competitive advantage.

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  Binary Brilliance: Mastering...

  Emma Carter

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  The book "Binary Brilliance: Mastering Options Trading Simplified" is a must-have resource for anyone considering a career in options trading. This extensive book, written with novices in mind, demystifies the complexities of options trading and gives readers a simple, step-by-step method for comprehending and grasping the principles. Everything from fundamental ideas and vocabulary to sophisticated tactics and risk management approaches is covered in the book. 
  Readers will learn the skills of assessing market circumstances, creating a solid trading strategy, and placing trades with assurance. Comprehensive elucidations of diverse options tactics, including calls, puts, spreads, and straddles, are furnished, accompanied by pragmatic illustrations and actual situations to demonstrate their utilization. The significance of risk management is emphasized, as is the application of instruments like take-profit and stop-loss levels to safeguard cash and enhance trading results. 
  In addition, the book delves into the psychological aspects of trading, assisting readers in cultivating the self-control and mental fortitude required to thrive in the erratic financial markets. Through its insights into performance evaluation, market analysis, and constant improvement, "Binary Brilliance" gives readers the knowledge and abilities they need to successfully navigate the world of options trading and secure long-term financial success. This guide provides insightful analysis and practical tactics to improve your trading career, regardless of your experience level.

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  From Chaos to Stability - How...

  Israel Rosenfield, Edward Ziff

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  At the heart of Israel Rosenfield and Edward Ziff's inquiry is the nature of brain function. The sensory world is disordered and chaotic. There are no labels for tables, chairs, or airplanes, and indeed there are no colors, sounds, or smells, only photons, airwaves, odorant molecules, and so on, which are unlabeled and impossible to "know." 
   
   
   
  To make sense of this chaos, the brain must simplify the sensory inputs by creating, or inventing, the colors, sounds, smells, forms, and faces that are perceived in consciousness, which become a proxy for the chaotic world in which we live. The brain's ability to generalize and categorize these invented perceptions, and to relate them to one another, enables it to form memories, which are not fixed representations of things past, but a dynamic and malleable function of the brain that is relational. 
   
   
   
  When formation of these worlds breaks down, neurological differences arise. Although the mechanisms that transform sensory chaos into the simplified perceptions experienced in consciousness remain elusive, Rosenfield and Ziff relate what they have learned by means of imaging brain activity and by mapping the neural circuits that comprise memory traces. In addition, the authors offer perspectives for future studies of consciousness.

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  Food for Free: 50Th Anniversary...

  Richard Mabey

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  This fully updated special edition of the classic complete guide to the edible species that grow around us includes a new foreword from the author and a plate section with identification guides for all major species. 
  Originally published in 1972, Richard Mabey’s classic foraging guide has never been out of print since. Food for Free is a complete guide to help you safely identify edible species that grow around us, together with detailed field identification notes and recipes. 
  In this stunning 50th anniversary edition, Richard Mabey’s updated text is accompanied by a wealth of practical information on identifying, collecting, cooking and preparing, as well as history and folklore. Informative illustrations of key species by expert botanical artists are included in a colour plate section. Beautifully written and produced in a new, readable format, Food for Free will inspire us to be more self-sufficient and make use of the natural resources around us to enhance our lives. 
  Richard Mabey's Food for Free is a testament to the beauty of nature and the science of botany. It is a top reference for those interested in outdoor recreation and foraging, providing specific skills and knowledge about the plants that surround us. 
  For fans of Chloe Dalton (Raising Hare), John Lewis-Stempel (Six Weeks), Robert Macfarlane (The Gifts of Reading), Dave Canterbury (Bushcraft First Aid), and Roger Deakin (Waterlog). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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