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Growing Your Own Capital: Control How You Finance the Operation, Create the Ultimate Line of Credit, and Keep the Farm in the Family

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Allen (Author), Jayson Lowe (Author), Richard Canfield (Author)Can You Preserve Your Farm's Future in This Unpredictable World?Farming isn't just work; it's an identity, a way of life rooted in the soil, passed down from one generation's calloused hands to the next. But today, that legacy is under siege: rising costs, volatile markets, a climate more unpredictable than ever...Yet, the way most farmers finance their operations hasn't evolved in a century. Tr...

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Report copyright infringementby Peter James (Author)"The Secret American" is a memoir written by Peter James, a first-generation American, world traveler, and former rocket engineer who helped the CIA on a gratis basis during the "Cold War". He "unofficially" interacted with high level Russian espionage agents, officials, scientists, and engineers, and later with Europeans to help protect U.S. national security interests. The quotes below reflect the professionalism, competence, independence,...

Man Who Talks with the Flowers: The Intimate Life Story of Dr. George Washington Carver

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Report copyright infringementby Glenn Clark (Author)During his life time George Washington Carver was referred to as the black Leonardo da Vinci. His research into alternative crops to replace cotton such as peanuts soybeans and sweet potatoes revolutionized Southern farming. Carver was born into slavery once slavery was abolished Carver traveled expensively to study and educate himself. He was the first head of the Agricultural Department at the famous Tuskegee Institute. Number...

The Happiness Effect: How Social Media Is Driving a Generation to Appear Perfect at Any Cost

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Report copyright infringementby Donna Freitas (Author), Christian Smith (Foreword by)Sexting. Cyberbullying. Narcissism. Social media has become the dominant force in young people's lives, and each day seems to bring another shocking tale of private pictures getting into the wrong hands, or a lament that young people feel compelled to share their each and every thought with the entire world. Have smartphones and social media created a generation of self-obsessed egomaniacs? Absolutely not, Do...

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Report copyright infringementby Brian Potter (Author)An examination of how production processes--from penicillin to steel to semiconductors--get more efficient over time, and a powerful argument for efficiency as an underrated driver of progress. Efficiency is the engine that powers human civilization. It's the reason rates of famine have fallen precipitously, literacy has risen, and humans are living longer, healthier lives compared to preindustrial times. But where do improvements in prod...

Out of the Mountains: The Coming Age of the Urban Guerrilla

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Report copyright infringementby David Kilcullen (Author)When Americans think of modern warfare, what comes to mind is the US army skirmishing with terrorists and insurgents in the mountains of Afghanistan. But the face of global conflict is ever-changing. In Out of the Mountains, David Kilcullen, one of the world's leading experts on current and future conflict, offers a groundbreaking look at what may happen after today's wars end. This is a book about future conflicts and future cities, and...

AI Needs You: How We Can Change Ai's Future and Save Our Own

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Report copyright infringementby Verity Harding (Author)A humanist manifesto for the age of AI Artificial intelligence may be the most transformative technology of our time. As AI's power grows, so does the need to figure out what--and who--this technology is really for. AI Needs You argues that it is critical for society to take the lead in answering this urgent question and ensuring that AI fulfills its promise. Verity Harding draws inspiring lessons from the histories of three twentieth-cen...

The Warrior's Garden: Tools for Guarding Your Mind Against Big Tech

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Ryan (Author)In a world dominated by screens and algorithms, who is truly in control?Every time you pick up the phone, you're being manipulated. With every site you visit and post you make, your behavior is being tracked. Your habits are sold to the highest bidder-and you've probably provided them with your uninformed consent.Richard Ryan, a seasoned tech insider, unveils the hidden dynamics between you and Big Tech in The Warrior's Garden. Rather than ...

Empire of the Sum: The Rise and Reign of the Pocket Calculator

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Report copyright infringementby Keith Houston (Author)Starting with hands, abacus, and slide rule, humans have always reached for tools to simplify math. Pocket-sized calculators ushered in modern mathematics, helped build the atomic bomb, took us to the bottom of the ocean, and accompanied us to the moon. The pocket calculator changed our world, until it was supplanted by more modern devices that, in a cruel twist of irony, it helped to create. The calculator is dead; long live the calculato...

Simple Electronics with Gpio Zero: Take Control of the Real World with Your Raspberry Pi

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Report copyright infringementby Phil King (Author)There are many things that distinguish Raspberry Pi from other computers. The GPIO header might just be the most significant of them all -- it allows you to connect electronic components to your Raspberry Pi and control them with code you've written yourself.The most popular programming language for controlling electronics on a Raspberry Pi is Python, particularly the code in the GPIO Zero library, which you can use to control LEDs, sensors, m...

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Report copyright infringementby Eszter Hargittai (Author), John Palfrey (Author)A surprising window into the online lives of people sixty and over--offering essential insights, no matter your age. Many popular accounts say the older you are, the greater your tech struggles. And it's worrying to think of loved ones emailing cringe-worthy misinformation, falling for phishing attacks, or becoming lonelier with increasing time spent online. But in their eye-opening book on the internet's fast...

Technology for Good: How Nonprofit Leaders Are Using Software and Data to Solve Our Most Pressing Social Problems

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Fruchterman (Author), Vilas Dhar (Foreword by)A visionary guide to using technology for positive social change, from a MacArthur genius awardee, former rocket engineer, and passionate leader in the social enterprise movement. 2026 Axiom Business Book Awards: Silver Medal in the Philanthropy/Nonprofit /Sustainability category The accepted wisdom in big business is that the only worthy ideas are ones that make a lot of money, preferably billions. But Jim Fruc...

Streaming Wars: How Getting Everything We Wanted Changed Entertainment Forever

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Report copyright infringementby Charlotte Henry (Author)FINALIST: 2025 Foreword Indies Book of the Year - Science and TechnologyStreaming didn't just change what we watch. It changed who holds the power in entertainment. Streaming Wars reveals how platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Spotify and Amazon Prime have transformed more than just entertainment. They've rewritten the rules of streaming services, media economics, power and visibility. Journalist Charlotte Henry explores what's...

A Practical Manual of Industrial Finishes: on Wood, Metal, and Other Surfaces

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Report copyright infringementby B. M. Letsky (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important...

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Report copyright infringementby Nina Nikolaevna Selivanova (Author), Nicholas 1874-1947 Roerich (Author)This book is an exploration of the life and work of Russian painter Nicholas Roerich. Featuring reproductions of his artwork and commentary from those who knew Roerich personally, it is a fascinating account of one of the most influential artists of the early 20th century. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in art history and the Russian avant-garde.This work has been selected b...

The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History Behind Ordinary Objects

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Report copyright infringementby Emily Prokop (Author)Discover the Surprising History of Ordinary Things"Emily magically weaves a vibrant history of simple everyday objects we often take for granted. The Story Behind will surprise and delight..." ─Deana Marie, Creator & Host of the Twisted Philly podcast#1 Best Seller in Trivia & Fun Facts, Art History, Design History & Criticism, Reference, Decorative Arts & Design, and History of TechnologyLearn the fascinating history and tr...

On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of Us Women Astronauts

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Report copyright infringementby Valerie Neal (Author)The definitive history of all 61 American women astronauts that's perfect for fans of The Six eager for more Sally Ride became a household name as the first American woman in space, but scores of equally impressive women have also left their mark in space. On a Mission: The Smithsonian History of US Women Astronauts spans 45 years and 61 astronauts to share the epic journeys of women who made space for themselves in a male-dominated field. ...

The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last

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Report copyright infringementby Jimmy Wales (Author), Dan Gardner (With)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the founder of Wikipedia, a sweeping reflection on the global crisis of credibility and knowledge, revealing "the rules of trust" that transformed Wikipedia from a scrappy experiment into a global utility used by billions of people--and how those rules can help others build things that last "An important book . . . both hopeful and practical."--Yuval Noah Harari, bestselling author of Sapiens an...

The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: The Future of Espionage and the Battle to Save America

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Report copyright infringementby Anthony Vinci (Author)A former senior intelligence officer reveals how espionage is being transformed by a new global intelligence race, driven by AI and competition with China, and how this impacts all of our lives. The new global intelligence competition has brought espionage into our workplaces and our living rooms. Adversaries like China, Iran, and Russia have realized that the human element is the weakest link in our industrial and political infrastructure...

Ultimate Microsoft Power Automate Desktop: Leverage Microsoft's Robotic Process Automation Capabilities to Automate Routine Tasks for Enhanced Efficie

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Report copyright infringementby Vijayendra Rao (Author)Automate tasks, streamline workflows, and maximize efficiency using Microsoft Power Automate Desktop. Book DescriptionUltimate Microsoft Power Automate Desktop delivers a comprehensive, hands-on guide, taking you from foundational concepts to advanced automation strategies that drive real impact in your organization. This book goes beyond the basics, offering an immersive learning experience that spans from RPA fundamentals to mastering P...

The Information Animal: Humans, Technology and the Competition for Reality

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Report copyright infringementby Alicia Wanless (Author)Depending on the news you read, new tools like AI will either save or destroy us. But our response to emerging technology's 'unprecedented' threats actually follows a pattern as old as civilisation. From ancient Athens to COVID-19, social media to spam, Alicia Wanless shows how humans have always consumed information, whether accurate or not. First a new technology changes how information is shared, broadening its availability and acceler...

Home-Grown Mushrooms from Scratch: A Practical Guide to Cultivating Mushrooms Outside and Indoors

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Report copyright infringementby Magdalena Wurth (Author), Herbert Wurth (Author) Why grow mushrooms? Mushrooms are a joy to grow--for food, as a garden feature, or just for fun--and it's easier than you think! How to Grow Mushrooms from Scratch covers 19 varieties, from button (always versatile) to reishi (a medicinal powerhouse). Plus, here are delicious recipes, preserving methods, and more. Where can you grow mushrooms? Mushrooms will thrive in your garden, on your windowsill, and even in ...

Rad Future: The Untold Story of Nuclear Electricity and How It Will Save the World

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Report copyright infringementby Isabelle Boemeke (Author)We're running out of time. Fossil fuels are choking the planet and renewable energy isn't cutting it. The solution has been hiding in plain sight all along. Nuclear. When most people hear that word, they go to a very bad place: bombs, Chernobyl, hazmat suits, radioactive fallout... the stuff of nightmares. But what if everything you think you know about nuclear is wrong? In Rad Future, science influencer Isabelle Boemeke shatters the fe...

The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi

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Report copyright infringementby Boyce Upholt (Author)The Mississippi River lies at the heart of America, an undeniable life force that is intertwined with the nation's culture and history. Its watershed spans almost half the country, Mark Twain's travels on the river inspired our first national literature, and jazz and blues were born in its floodplains and carried upstream.In this landmark work of natural history, Boyce Upholt tells the epic story of this wild and unruly river, and the centu...

The Big Hop: The First Non-Stop Flight Across the Atlantic Ocean and Into the Future

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Report copyright infringementby David Rooney (Author)In 1919, in Newfoundland, four teams of aviators came from Britain to compete in "the Big Hop" an audacious race to be the first to fly, nonstop, across the Atlantic Ocean. One pair of competitors was forced to abandon the journey halfway, and two pairs never made it into the air. Only one team, after a death-defying sixteen-hour flight, made it to Ireland.Celebrated on both continents, the transatlantic contest offered a surge of inspirati...

Six Minutes to Winter: Nuclear War and How to Avoid It

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Lynas (Author)'Terrifying and timely, this is a book everyone should read and heed' - George Monbiot'Urgent, gripping and sobering, Six Minutes to Winter is a hair-raising wake-up call' - David Wallace-Wells'Powerful and insightful. Although many have forgotten about nuclear weapons, we shouldn't'- Charles Oppenheimer The world is currently closer to superpower conflict than at any time since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. World War III is a real possibili...

Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Jones (Author)Experience all 135 NASA space shuttle missions ever flown through the words of the astronauts themselves in this spectacularly illustrated volume With more than 600 photos from the NASA archives, this guide is perfect for fans of space history and spaceflight Winner of the American Astronautical Society's 2023 Eugene M. Emme Award and the International Academy of Astronautics' 2024 Social Sciences Book Award NASA's space shuttle was the worl...

Flight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration

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Report copyright infringementby Rebecca Heisman (Author)"Illuminating. . . . Flight Paths does what only the best science books do: It adds to our knowledge of the world without diminishing its wonder."--Wall Street JournalThe captivating, little-known true story of a group of scientists and the methods and technology they developed to uncover the secrets of avian migration.For the past century, in a compelling chapter of the history of science, scientists and naturalists have been steadily u...

The New Age of Sexism: How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Reinventing Misogyny

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Report copyright infringementby Laura Bates (Author)Misogyny is being hardwired into our future. Can we stop it?We like to believe we're moving closer to equality, riding the wave of technological progress into a brighter, fairer future. But beneath the glossy surface of innovation lies a chilling truth: new technologies are not just failing to solve age-old inequalities--they're deepening them.In The New Age of Sexism, acclaimed author and activist Laura Bates exposes how misogyny is being c...

These Strange New Minds: How AI Learned to Talk and What It Means

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Summerfield (Author)An insider look at the Large Language Models (LLMs) that are revolutionizing our relationship to technology, exploring their surprising history, what they can and should do for us today, and where they will go in the future--from an AI pioneer and neuroscientist In this accessible, up-to-date, and authoritative examination of the world's most radical technology, neuroscientist and AI researcher Christopher Summerfield explores wh...

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Report copyright infringementby Bart Wernaart (Editor), Bernd Van Der Meulen (Editor)"The food sciences cover a wide area from ethics to microbiology; from toxicology to law; from marketing to genetics. Professionals in the food sector may have to deal daily with issues related to another expertise than their own and with colleagues who have their expertise in any of these fields. The purpose of this book is to provide an introduction for (future) professionals, students, researchers, and tea...

What Is Edible?: A Journey Through the World of Food Taboos and Food Cultures

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Report copyright infringementby Adel P. Den Hartog (Author)Adel den Hartog shows how complex the food choices of humans have been for millenia. Those who wonder why we eat what we eat, will find out practicalities, such as availability of products, transportation and costs, but also physiological, cultural, geological, and psychological factors matter. Den Hartog points out the importance of access to food for individuals and groups, and the influence of their socio-economical position. Can s...