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IL: UG - BL: 10.5 - AR Pts: 13
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking’s book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin—and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending—or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends?
Told in language we all...
A landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking’s book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin—and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending—or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends?
Told in language we all...
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Wildlife conservation has both monetary and non-monetary benefits, and the success of conservation projects depends on a mix of economic and biological factors. In Tanzania, the economic benefits of conservation projects have positively impacted the conservation attitudes of local people around the Selous Game Reserve. Option value is a useful tool to measure the potential benefits of wildlife conservation, and expressed preference or contingent valuation...
3) Super Senses
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Although he cannot see, Daredevil uses his super senses of smell, touch, taste, and sound to save the day! Humans don't quite have the super senses of Daredevil. But in this title, readers will explore how people and animals use their senses in super ways! Informative text highlights the superpower in fiction, the science behind the power, and the power's future possibilities. Special features reinforce the text by profiling a popular superhero, highlighting...
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IL: UG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 8
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Lord's classic bestseller, and the definitive account of the unsinkable ship's fateful last hours At first, no one but the lookout recognized the sound. Passengers described it as the impact of a heavy wave, a scraping noise, or the tearing of a long calico strip. In fact, it was the sound of the world's most famous ocean liner striking an iceberg, and it served as the death knell for 1,500 souls. In the next two hours and forty minutes, the maiden...
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"From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution--a #1 international bestseller--that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human." One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one--homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Most...
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New edition of the bestselling guide to mastering Python Networking, updated to Python 3 and including the latest on network data analysis, Cloud Networking, Ansible 2.8, and new libraries
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Networks in your infrastructure set the foundation for how your application can be deployed, maintained, and serviced. Python is the ideal language for network engineers to explore tools that were previously available to systems engineers...
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Become an expert at managing enterprise identity infrastructure by leveraging Active Directory
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Active Directory (AD) is a centralized and standardized system that automates networked management of user data, security, and distributed resources and enables inter-operation with other directories.
This book will first help you brush up on the AD architecture and fundamentals, before guiding you through core components,...
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IL: UG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 23
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Mark Kurlansky, the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World, here turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: salt. The only rock we eat, salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of humankind. A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities,
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"The climate crisis may at times appear to be happening slowly, but in fact it is happening very quickly - and has become a true planetary emergency. The Chinese expression for crisis consists of two characters. The first is a symbol for danger; the second is a symbol for opportunity. In order to face down the danger that is stalking the planet and move through it, listeners first have to recognize that they are facing a crisis. So why is it that...
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First published in 1751, "An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals" by David Hume, the Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, was the enquiry subsequent to his 1748 work "Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" and is often referred to as "the second Enquiry". In Hume's own opinion it was the very best of all his writings. In "An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals", Hume expands upon his ideas of morality first discussed in his earlier...
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"Every time you use a smart device or some sort of . . . technology--be it a smartwatch, smart speaker, security alarm, or even customer service chat box--you're engaging with artificial intelligence (AI). If you're curious about how AI is developed--or question whether AI is real--[this book] holds the answers you're looking for. Starting with a basic definition of AI and explanations of data use, algorithms, special hardware, and more, this reference...
12) A tree is nice
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IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Trees reach high into the sky. You can climb a tree, hang a swing on one of its limbs, or enjoy its juicy apples. On hot, sunny days, cows sleep in the tree's leafy shade, and families picnic under it. On cold, windy days, trees shelter your house. A tree is always nice to have around.
13) C++
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This book provides a detailed and easy-to-use reference of C++ libraries. It provides a short description of each library with an option for the listener to search for what they're looking for. What makes this book unique is that not only does it provide a guide to those new or returning to C++, it allows the listener to easily navigate through libraries.
There are no prerequisites needed for this book as it is designed to be a stand-alone reference...
14) Javascript
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This book includes:
• Javascript Basics for Beginners
• Javascript Front End Programming
• Javascript Back End Programming
Gain a deep understanding of the basics, front-end programming and back-end programming using JavaScript with this handy book!
This book is written in a practical and easy way and offers theory and plenty of practical material. There are explanations and practical examples that help beginners learn fast. Instead of diving...
15) Ux
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Introducing a new type of book that will change your life: UX: User Experience Basics for Beginners. UX books are a category of design books that focus on the usability and user interface of products, mobile apps, and websites. They help listeners understand how their product looks and functions from their perspective as users. The UX book is for anyone who needs to create interfaces for companies or individuals in order to make them more usable,...
16) Algorithms
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Have you ever wondered how a programmer develops games and writes code without having to think too much? Do you want to know what makes a programmer confident about the code they write? Do you want to learn how programmers use algorithms to determine how to structure their programs before they develop it? If you did, this is the book for you.
An algorithm is a set of rules or instructions you provide to a system. The system performs a specific process...
17) Sql
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Are you thinking about learning SQL, but not sure where to start?
Big data is prevalent now, with more data than we ever dreamed possible being made available . And all that data needs to be stored in such a way it can be easily accessed.
That's where databases and SQL come in, providing the means to manage and interpret data easily. SQL is the go-to language for database management, the most reliable and widely used, and it's showing...
18) Algoritmos
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¿Se ha preguntado alguna vez cómo un programador desarrolla juegos y escribe código sin tener que pensar demasiado? ¿Quiere saber qué hace que un programador esté seguro del código que escribe? ¿Quiere aprender cómo los programadores utilizan algoritmos para determinar cómo estructurar sus programas antes de desarrollarlos? Si es así, este es el libro para usted.
Un algoritmo es un conjunto de reglas o instrucciones que se proporcionan...
19) Java
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This book is a compilation of 3 books :
• Java Basics for Beginners
• Java Front End Programming
• Java Back End Programming
Simplicity sets this book apart from all the others. This book contains proven strategies to learn Java programming in a short time. The market is replete with Java books, but the problem is that they are written in a complex and difficult to understand manner. In this book, you'll be able to easily understand each...
20) Php
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Book 1
Explore the dynamic world of web development through PHP, and get to know the potential of PHP.
Do you get overwhelmed when trying to start a web development career? Are you not sure which language to choose? Are you unsure if PHP is the right language? Or you know PHP is the one but you don't know where to start?
Along with these amazing discoveries, you'll also get to code on smaller functions. By the end of this book, if you keep it in...