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Integrated Forest Gardening: The Complete Guide to Polycultures and Plant Guilds in Permaculture Systems - Paperback

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by Wayne Weiseman (Author), Daniel Halsey (Author), Bryce Ruddock (Author)Permaculture is a movement that is coming into its own, and the concept of creating plant guilds in permaculture is at the forefront of every farmer's and gardener's practice. One of the essential practices of permaculture is to develop perennial agricultural systems that thrive over several decades without expensive and harmful inputs: perennial plant guilds, food forests, agroforestry, and mixed animal and woody speci...

The Worm Farmer's Handbook: Mid- To Large-Scale Vermicomposting for Farms, Businesses, Municipalities, Schools, and Institutions - Paperback

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by Rhonda Sherman (Author)Choice Reviews, Outstanding Academic Title Techniques and systems for processing food scraps, manure, yard debris, paper, and more Turning waste into wealth sounds too good to be true, but many worm farmers are finding that vermicomposting is a reliable way to do just that. Vermicast--a biologically active, nutrient-rich mix of earthworm castings and decomposed organic matter--sells for $400 or more per cubic yard. Compare that to regular compost, sold at about $30 a...

The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer, Revised Edition: How to Produce High-Quality Herbs on a Market Scale - Paperback

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by Jeff Carpenter (Author), Melanie Carpenter (With), Rosemary Gladstar (Foreword by)"Seasoned and novice growers alike will find a mother lode of information and wisdom packed into this gem of a book!"--Nancy Phillips, author of The Herbalist's Way *Updated with new information about herb dryers and construction, soil fertility, growing cannabis, and more In the first edition of The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer, authors Jeff and Melanie Carpenter presented a comprehensive seed-to-bottle gui...

Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Computer Revolution Will Change Everything - Hardcover

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by Michio Kaku (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - An exhilarating tour of humanity's next great technological achievement--quantum computing--which may eventually illuminate the deepest mysteries of science, supercharge artificial intelligence, and solve some of humanity's biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, by the bestselling author of The God Equation. The runaway success of the microchip processor may be reaching its end. Running up against the phys...

The Meathead Method: A BBQ Hall of Famer's Secrets and Science on Bbq, Grilling, and Outdoor Cooking with 114 Recipes

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Report copyright infringementby Meathead (Author)"The only book on outdoor cookery you'll ever need." --Alton BrownAmazon May 2025 Best of the Month PickThe Meathead Method is where barbecue goes next. In the follow-up to his New York Times bestseller Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling, BBQ Hall of Famer and founder of AmazingRibs.com, Meathead presents a guide to new methods for great outdoor cooking with 114 creative and inspiring recipes. The Meathead Method is a toolbox...

The Paradox of Progress: Book 2: The Roses and Thorns of Artificial Intelligence

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Report copyright infringementby Michael M. Karch (Author)With opportunity comes uncertainty.An industrial revolution has begun: artificial intelligence is creating a cultural upheaval.But is this progress or peril? Is the potential really worth the risk?In The Paradox of Progress, Dr. Michael M. Karch delves into the ethical complexities of AI's rapid evolution. Drawing from a career spanning three decades in robotics, orthopedic surgery, and international disaster response, Dr. Karch investi...

AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can't, and How to Tell the Difference

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Report copyright infringementby Arvind Narayanan (Author), Sayash Kapoor (Author)From two of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI, what you need to know about AI--and how to defend yourself against bogus AI claims and products Confused about AI and worried about what it means for your future and the future of the world? You're not alone. AI is everywhere--and few things are surrounded by so much hype, misinformation, and misunderstanding. In AI Snake Oil, computer scientists Arvind Naraya...

Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans (with a New Preface)

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Report copyright infringementby Melanie Mitchell (Author)Named One of the Five Best Books on AI by The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal No technological development in recent history has generated as much excitement and terror--both utopian visions and apocalyptic nightmares--as artificial intelligence. Since generative AI and large language models exploded into our everyday lives in 2022 with the release of ChatGPT, AI has been the topic on everyone's mind. And the award-winning au...

The Cybernetic Society: How Humans and Machines Will Shape the Future Together

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Report copyright infringementby Amir Husain (Author)"An optimistic, shimmering image of a world where AI operates in service to humankind" (Kirkus) argues that both the major risk and opportunity of AI is that humans and computers have fused, giving AI the ability to shape the future of human affairs Artificial intelligence is inescapable: at home, at work, in politics, and on the battlefield. In The Cybernetic Society, technologist Amir Husain argues that AI hasn't simply encroached on ev...

The Wildcrafting Brewer: Creating Unique Drinks and Boozy Concoctions from Nature's Ingredients - Paperback

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by Pascal Baudar (Author)Primitive beers, country wines, herbal meads, natural sodas, and more "Baudar has elevated the concept of terroir into the realm of extreme beverages, both fermented and unfermented. His book brings to life the innovative quest of the Palaeolithic shaman/healer/brewer."--Patrick E. McGovern, author of Ancient Brews Fermentation fans and home brewers can rediscover "primitive" drinks and their unique flavors in The Wildcrafting Brewer. Wild-plant expert and forager Pa...

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Report copyright infringementby Chetan Singh (Author)"Robotics Diploma and Engineering Interview Questions and Answers: Exploring Robotics" is an extensive guide designed to help individuals navigate the competitive world of robotics interviews. Whether you are a fresh graduate, an experienced professional, or an aspiring robotics engineer, this robotics book equips you with the knowledge and confidence to ace your interviews.Structured as a question-and-answer format, this book covers a wide...

Mastering User Surveys: A Guide for UX Designers and Researchers

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Report copyright infringementby William Webb (Author)In an age where digital experiences can make or break businesses, understanding user experience (UX) and mastering the art of creating insightful surveys has never been more crucial. Dive deep into the world of UX research, where each chapter unfurls layers of expertise, insights, and actionable strategies. Whether you're a budding professional or seasoned in the realm of digital design, this book provides a fresh lens to view and evaluate ...

Practice Problems in Statistics and Data Reduction

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Report copyright infringementby Rahul Basu (Author)A collection of problems in Statistics and Data Reduction, useful in the Medical, Engineering and Financial fields. Number of Pages: 82 Dimensions: 0.17 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: July 26, 2023

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Report copyright infringementby Marc Rotenberg (Author), Eleni Kyriakides (Author)The CAIDP AI Policy Sourcebook is a premier collection of AI policy frameworks, offering policymakers, researchers, journalists, and the public crucial insights into emerging AI governance norms. It features key global frameworks such as the Universal Guidelines for AI, the OECD AI Principles, the UNESCO Recommendation on AI Ethics, the Council of Europe AI Treaty, and the EU AI Act. The Sourcebook also covers m...

Revolutionizing Inspections with Cognitive Technology and AI Triangulation

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Report copyright infringementby Herman B. Smith (Author)This book explores the immense potential of leveraging cognitive technology and AI triangulation to revolutionize inspections across various industries completely. Traditional inspection methods must be more efficient and accurate, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions. By integrating cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and natural language processing, inspections can be strea...

The Awesome Kid's Experiments Book Learning the Language of Chemistry Through Experiments for Children and More

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Huxley (Author)Kids are curious and always looking to explore, discover, check out, and experiment to find out why things do what they do, move as they move, or change as they change!Science experiments and science activities are fantastic for young kids because these activities are visually stimulating, hands-on, and sensory-rich for discovery and exploration!Physical science is the study of matter and energy.Chemistry is one of the physical sciences. It...

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Report copyright infringementby V. T. Sreekumar (Author)Book Description: Beyond the Screen: Navigating the World of Mobile TechnologyIn the enthralling pages of "Beyond the Screen," readers embark on a captivating exploration of the ever-evolving realm of mobile technology. This literary voyage transcends the glossy exteriors of our beloved devices, delving into the intricate tapestry that weaves the past, present, and future of the digital age.As our lives become increasingly intertwined wi...

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Report copyright infringementby Sandeep Dogra (Author)Creo Parametric 8.0: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users textbook is designed for instructor-led courses as well as self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning Creo Parametric for creating 3D mechanical design. This textbook benefits new Creo users and is a great teaching aid in classroom training. It consists of 12 chapters, with a total of 736 pages covering the major modes of...

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Report copyright infringementby Marco Beffa (Author)A book about a journey that covers the history, technology, use cases, and future of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. From the earliest concepts of decentralized money to the rise of blockchain technology, you'll gain insight into the forces that have shaped this space. We will explore the fundamental technologies that underpin cryptocurrencies, explaining in simple terms how the blockchain works and why it's such a game-changer for fina...

Civilian Warriors: The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror - Paperback

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by Erik Prince (Author)The founder of Blackwater offers the gripping true story of the world's most controversial military contractor. In 1997, former Navy SEAL Erik Prince started a business that would recruit civilians for the riskiest security jobs in the world. As Blackwater's reputation grew, demand for its services escalated, and its men eventually completed nearly 100,000 missions for both the Bush and Obama administrations.It was a huge success except for one problem: Blackwater was d...

The Forest Unseen: A Year's Watch in Nature - Paperback

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by David George Haskell (Author)Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award"Injects much-needed vibrancy into the stuffy world of nature writing." --Outside, "The Outdoor Books That Shaped the Last Decade"The biologist and author of Sounds Wild and Broken combines elegant writing with scientific expertise to reveal the secret world hidden in a single square meter of old-growth forest In this wholly original book, biologist David Haskell uses a one-sq...

International Adventures: German Popular Cinema and European Co-Productions in the 1960s - Paperback

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by Tim Bergfelder (Author) West German cinema of the 1960s is frequently associated with the emergence of a new generation of filmmakers, collectively known by the 1970s as the "New German Cinema." Yet for domestic and international audiences at the time, German cinema primarily meant popular genres such as exotic adventure films, Gothic crime thrillers, westerns, and sex films, which were dismissed by German filmmakers and critics of the 1970s as "Daddy's Cinema." International Adventures p...

Mycorrhizal Planet: How Symbiotic Fungi Work with Roots to Support Plant Health and Build Soil Fertility - Hardcover

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by Michael Phillips (Author)Regenerative practices for the farm, garden, orchard, forest, and landscape Mycorrhizal fungi have been waiting a long time for people to recognize just how important they are to the making of dynamic soils. These microscopic organisms partner with the root systems of approximately 95 percent of the plants on Earth, and they sequester carbon in much more meaningful ways than human "carbon offsets" will ever achieve. Pick up a handful of old-growth forest soil and y...

Artificial Intelligence in Highway Location and Alignment Optimization: Applications of Genetic Algorithms in Searching, Evaluating, and Optimizing Hi

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Report copyright infringementby Min-Wook Kang (Author), Paul Schonfeld (Author)This monograph provides a comprehensive overview of methods for searching, evaluating, and optimizing highway location and alignments using genetic algorithms (GAs), a powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI) technique. It presents a two-level programming structure to deal with the effects of varying highway location on traffic level changes in surrounding road networks within the highway location search and alignment...

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Report copyright infringementby Phillip Chen-Yu Sheu (Editor)This volume aims to provide a reference to the development of robotic intelligence, built upon Semantic Computing, in terms of 'action' to realize the 'context' and 'intention' formulated by Semantics Computing during the 'thinking' or reasoning process. It addresses three core areas: Number of Pages: 184 Dimensions: 0.44 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 10, 2019

Stars and Space with MATLAB Apps (with Companion Media Pack)

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Green (Author)Recent advances in the understanding of star formation and evolution have been impressive and aspects of that knowledge are explored in this volume. The black hole stellar endpoints are studied and geodesic motion is explored. The emission of gravitational waves is featured due to their very recent experimental discovery.The second aspect of the text is space exploration which began 62 years ago with the Sputnik Earth satellite followed by ...

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Wireless Internet of Things: Principles and Practice

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Report copyright infringementby Amoakoh Gyasi-Agyei (Author)'This textbook is clearly a valuable resource for engineering students or anyone who wants to learn about wireless communication since it provides the technical fundamentals of the key theories and methods used for IoT communication ... If you are interested in learning about the technical details of IoT and wireless communication, then this very well-written book, loaded with the fundamentals for understanding this rapidly growing s...

Digital Armor: The Confessions of a Reformed Hacker

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Report copyright infringementby Jacinto Luis Marques (Author)In "Digital Armor: Confessions of a Reformed Hacker," delve into the captivating world of cybersecurity through the eyes of a former hacker turned cybersecurity expert. This book offers a unique perspective on cyber threats and provides invaluable insights into defending against them.Starting with an exploration of the hacker's mind, the author unveils the motivations and mindset behind cyber-attacks. From there, readers are guided ...

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All-Star 2025: The Game That Defined a Generation

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Report copyright infringementby Danish Ali Bajwa (Author), Usama Bajwa (Author)�� The Game That Changed EverythingFrom its groundbreaking launch to becoming a global sensation, All-Star 2025 was more than just a video game-it was a revolution. Redefining interactive entertainment, it combined cutting-edge AI, hyper-realistic graphics, and dynamic multiplayer gameplay to create an experience unlike anything before it.�� A Cultural PhenomenonMore than just a title, All-Star 2025 became a mo...

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