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  Under the Henfluence - Inside...

  Tove Danovich

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  Since first domesticating the chicken thousands of years ago, humans have become exceptionally adept at raising them for food. Yet most people rarely interact with chickens or know much about them. In Under the Henfluence, culture reporter Tove Danovich explores the lives of these quirky, mysterious birds who stole her heart the moment her first box of chicks arrived at the post office. 
   
   
   
  From a hatchery in Iowa to a chicken show in Ohio to a rooster rescue in Minnesota, Danovich interviews the people breeding, training, healing, and, most importantly, adoring chickens. With more than 26 billion chickens living on industrial farms around the world, they’re easy to dismiss as just another dinner ingredient. Yet Danovich's reporting reveals the hidden cleverness, quiet sweetness, and irresistible personalities of these birds, as well as the complex human-chicken relationship that has evolved over centuries. This glimpse into the lives of backyard chickens doesn't just help us to understand chickens better—it also casts light back on ourselves and what we've ignored throughout the explosive growth of industrial agriculture. Woven with delightful and sometimes heartbreaking anecdotes from Danovich's own henhouse, Under the Henfluence proves that chickens are so much more than what they bring to the table.

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  Artificial General Intelligence...

  Julian Togelius

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  Artificial intelligence surrounds us. More and more of the systems and services you interact with every day are based on AI technology. Most AI is narrowly specific; that is, it can only do a single thing, in a single context. For example, your spellchecker can't do mathematics, and the world's best chess-playing program can’t play Tetris. Human intelligence is different. We can solve a variety of tasks, including those we have not seen before. In Artificial General Intelligence, Julian Togelius explores technical approaches to developing more general artificial intelligence and asks what general AI would mean for human civilization. 
   
   
   
  Togelius starts by giving examples of narrow AI that have superhuman performance in some way. He then discusses what it would mean to have general intelligence, by looking at definitions from psychology, ethology, and computer science. Next, he explores the two main families of technical approaches to developing more general artificial intelligence: foundation models through self-supervised learning, and open-ended learning in virtual environments. The final chapters of the book investigate potential artificial general intelligence beyond the strictly technical aspects. The questions discussed here investigate whether such general AI would be conscious, whether it would pose a risk to humanity, and how it might alter society.

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  Agile Project Management with...

  William Adams

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  Unlock the power of Kanban to revolutionize your project management approach with "Agile Project Management with Kanban: Efficient Workflows, Continuous Improvement." In this comprehensive guide, seasoned project management experts delve into the dynamic world of Agile methodologies and showcase how Kanban can be the game-changer for achieving unprecedented efficiency and continuous improvement in your projects. 
  Embark on a journey through the core principles of Kanban, a visual management system that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and transparency in project workflows. Through real-world examples and practical insights, this book equips you with the tools and techniques needed to seamlessly integrate Kanban into your Agile project management strategy. 
  "Agile Project Management with Kanban" provides the insights and strategies you need to elevate your projects to new heights of efficiency and success. Take the leap into the world of Agile with Kanban and revolutionize the way you approach project management.

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  ChatGPT For Writers

  Odile Dias

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  Have you ever felt blocked when trying to write something? Or maybe you have a thousand ideas, but you don`t know how to turn them into a book? If so, you have to experience ChatGPT! 
  This book presents the best strategies for writers to explore the full potential of ChatGPT. With chapters devoted to creative ideas, proofreading and editing, sources of inspiration, vocabulary enrichment, different writing styles, compelling characters, overcoming creative blocks and publishing works, this book is a complete guide for beginners or experienced writers. At the end, the author presents perspectives on the next evolution of ChatGPT.

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  The Power of Plankton -...

  Vincent Doumeizel

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  SHORTLISTED FOR THE TASTE OF SCIENCE PRIZE 2026 
  'A fascinating look into a part of marine life that is essential to humanity’s very existence and future' Sturla Henriksen, Former Ocean Advisor to United Nations Global Compact and author 
  'Plankton are the silent saviours of our ocean, essential for its health and its well-being. This book reveals their origins at the very beginnings of life on Earth, their extraordinary diversity, exceptional beauty, and vital functions for assuring life as we know it on our planet' Chris Bowler, Biologist 
  'Finally, a book that showcases the diversity and wonder of some of the earth’s smallest and most important creatures – the plankton' Abigail McQuatters-Gollop, Professor of Marine Conservation 
  Vincent Doumeizel uncovers the hidden connections between these largely unknown organisms and life on our planet. Readers will be surprised to discover that plankton represents 90% of ocean biomass and is the source of life on our planet. It is responsible for oxygen, our rains, the rocks, our cliffs, our food, as well as our climate. The Power of Plankton explores plankton’s unlimited horizon for innovation... 
  'There are more plankton in the ocean than stars in the sky. Despite their exceptional biodiversity and the critical roles they play in the global ecosystem, plankton are greatly under-represented in international discussions pertaining to the sustainable blue economy. This book takes readers to a better understanding of why plankton is key to a resilient future for all' Peter Thomson, UNSG’s Special Envoy for the Ocean 
  'A sharp and insightful exploration of some of the world's most overlooked wonders, The Power of Plankton reveals how the smallest organisms may hold some of our biggest solutions to climate change' Natalie Kyriacou OAM, Author, Founder & Chair at My Green World

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  Who Is Singing?

  Janet Halfmann

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  Have you ever heard a tune from the treetops and wondered, Who is singing? Birds are singing and calling all around us, but every bird’s song is different. Some even sound like familiar words! In this interactive read-aloud book, children (and adults) can learn to identify twelve common birds by sight as well as by sound. Next time you visit your local park, close your eyes and listen closely. Soon you’ll be able to tell who is singing!

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