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From the New York Times bestselling author of Extraterrestrial comes a mind-expanding new book explaining why becoming an interstellar species is imperative for humanity's survival and detailing a game plan for how we can settle among the stars.
In the New York Times bestseller Extraterrestrial, Avi Loeb, the longest serving Chair of Harvard's Astronomy Department, presented a theory that shook the scientific community: our solar system, Loeb claimed,...
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The riveting true story of one of Canada's worst mining disasters, told in the voices of the men who survived it
They said it was the world's deepest and most dangerous coal mine. Those who made that claim were probably correct. What is certain is that in October 1958, the Dominion Steel and Coal Corporation's No. 2 colliery at Springhill, Nova Scotia, was a leading candidate for both those dubious distinctions. The mine was the proverbial "disaster...
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Das Hörbuch zum Kinofilm 1943 stellt das Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory der NACA,die später zur NASA wird, erstmalig afroamerikanische Frauen ein. "Menschliche Rechner" - unter ihnen Dorothy Vaughan, die 1953 Vorgesetzte der brillanten afroamerikanischen Mathematikerin Katherine Johnson wird. Trotz Diskriminierung und Vorurteilen, treiben sie die Forschungen der NASA voran und Katherine Johnsons Berechnungen werden maßgeblich für den...
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(Autorenlesung)Ein neuer und frischer Blick auf unsere Welt im Wandel
Für Ranga Yogeshwar ist die eigene unmittelbare Erfahrung entscheidend. Aus dieser Sicht blickt der bekannte Wissenschaftsjournalist auf eine zunehmend globalere Welt, die digitalen Umbrüche oder die Veränderungen der Medien, betrachtet die neue Rolle der Frau oder den Wert alter Kulturgüter. In dieser Welt des Umbruchs gibt es durchaus besorgniserregende Entwicklungen. In einigen...
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"WordPress Design and Development" is a comprehensive guide that explores the process of creating and customizing websites using the WordPress platform. It covers both the design and development aspects, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced web designers and developers.
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"Virtual Visions: Exploring the Transformative Power of VR" takes readers on an exhilarating journey into the world of virtual reality. From its humble beginnings to its current state, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of virtual reality technology. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the impact of virtual reality on society and the ethical considerations that come with this transformative technology.In the realm of...
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We are living in a golden age of labor organising, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the tech industry. From Kickstarter to Code for America, unions are blossoming to life, giving new power and voices to workers across the industry. Building a union is never easy, though. What can a union do for you? Why build a union at all?
Journey with AppleTogether founder and whistleblower Janneke Parrish as she explores the hows and whys of tech...
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Get the Summary of Eric Siegel's The AI Playbook in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The AI Playbook" provides a comprehensive guide to deploying machine learning (ML) projects successfully, emphasizing the importance of a strategic approach that integrates business and technical expertise. The book introduces bizML, a six-phase framework that includes defining the value proposition, setting precise prediction goals,...
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DotNetNukeDotNetNuke is a free, open source evolution of Microsoft's celebrated ASP.NET reference implementation, the IBuySpy Portal Solution Kit. DotNetNuke began life as a framework for constructing data-driven intranet and Internet portal applications. It has now developed into an advanced web content management system with tools to manage a dynamic and interactive data-driven website.If you work with ASP.NET and VB.NET, and want an interactive...
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Between 1950 and 2001, the development of technology changed the world. Known as the Information Revolution, this era revolutionized the way humans communicate and share information. Dive deep into history with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. This 32-page book includes text features that help students...
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In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, information technology has become the driving force behind success and innovation. In "Information Technology For Business Studies," Eli Jr. takes you on an enlightening journey through the dynamic world of technology and its pivotal role in modern enterprises.Explore the intersection of Technology & the Modern Enterprise, where cutting-edge advancements shape the way businesses operate,...
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Get the Summary of Chris Dixon's Read Write Own in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Read Write Own" by Chris Dixon delves into the profound impact of networks on human interaction, wealth, and power, emphasizing the internet's pervasive influence across social and economic spheres. The book explores the evolution of communication through digital advancements like email and videoconferencing, highlighting the growing...
13) Building Bridges
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Expanding your child's reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In "Building Bridges" by Anita Nahta Amin, 8-year-old Tara wants to win the bridge building contest at school, even if it means working with her least favor
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If you need to write a successful software training course and are unsure of how to start, then this book gets right to the point with clear, concise directions for developing an end-user software course. This step-by-step job aid walks you through the process of developing a successful, instructor-led software class. There are many good books on training theory. This book takes a more practical, condensed approach for when you don't have time to...
15) Underground
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David Macaulay takes us on a visual journey through a city's various support systems by exposing a typical section of the underground network and explaining how it works. We see a network of walls, columns, cables, pipes and tunnels required to satisfy the basic needs of a city's inhabitants.
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VirtualDub is one of the most popular video processing applications for Windows. As an open source application, it's free, and is constantly updated and expanded by an active community of developers and experts. VirtualDub is particularly popular for capturing video from analogue sources such as video tape, cleaning up the image and compressing it ready for distribution over the Internet. This book provides a rapid and easy to use tutorial to the...
17) 42 Grad
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Kein Wasser. Nicht in den Leitungen. Nicht in den Flüssen. Nirgends ...
Ganz Deutschland freut sich über den neuen Jahrtausendsommer. Dauersonnenschein sorgt für volle Freibäder. Einzig Hydrologe Julius Denner und IT-Spezialistin Elsa Forsberg warnen davor, dass die Hitze sich kurzfristig verschärfen wird - mit gravierenden Folgen. Niemand nimmt sie ernst, bis die ersten Flüsse austrocknen, Waldbrände außer Kontrolle geraten und Atomkraftwerke...
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Combining captivating storytelling with eye-opening findings, Inviting Disaster delves inside some of history's worst catastrophes in order to show how increasingly "smart" systems leave us wide open to human tragedy.
Weaving a dramatic narrative that explains how breakdowns in these systems result in such disasters as the chain reaction crash of the Air France Concorde to the meltdown at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station, Chiles vividly demonstrates...
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The "Hydro Testing Handbook" is an essential guide for anyone involved in the hydrostatic testing of pressure systems. This comprehensive book covers all aspects of the hydrostatic testing process, including principles, practices, applications, formulas, and common Q&A. The book provides a detailed explanation of the hydro testing process, outlining the steps involved in planning, preparation, and execution, as well as the interpretation of results....
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Penetrant Testing: Principles, Techniques, Applications and Interview Q&A with Experts" is a comprehensive guide that provides a detailed overview of the principles, techniques, and applications of liquid penetrant inspection (LPI) or dye penetrant testing (DPT) for detecting surface-breaking defects in materials. In addition to covering the fundamental concepts of penetrant testing, this book also features a series of exclusive interview Q&A sessions...
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