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  Pilgrims of the Air - The Story...

  John Wilson Foster

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  The story of the rapid and brutal extinction of the Passenger Pigeon, once so abundant that they 'blotted out the sky', until the last bird died on 1st September 1914. It is also an evocative story of wild America - the allure of its natural 'productions', its ruthless exploitation, and a morality tale for our times.

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  A Fly Rod of Your Own

  John Gierach

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  John Gierach is known for his witty, trenchant observations about fly-fishing. In A Fly Rod of Your Own, Gierach once again takes us into his world and scrutinizes the art of fly-fishing. He travels to remote fishing locations where the airport is not much bigger than a garage and a flight might be held up because a passenger is running late. He sings the praises of the skilled pilots who fly to remote fishing lodges in tricky locations and bad weather. He explains why even the most veteran fisherman seems to muff his cast whenever he's being filmed or photographed. He describes the all-but-impassable roads that fishermen always seem to encounter at the best fishing spots and why fishermen discuss four-wheel drive vehicles almost as passionately and frequently as they discuss fly rods and flies. And while he's on that subject, he explains why even the most conscientious fisherman always seems to accumulate more rods and flies than he could ever need.From Alaska to the Rockies and across the continent to Maine and the Canadian Maritimes, A Fly Rod of Your Own is an ode to those who fish.

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  The Healing Powers of Cats and Dogs

  Carlyn Montes De Oca

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  Cats and dogs bring to us many gifts including companionship and unconditional love. Carlyn Montes De Oca points out that “These furry companions are scientifically proven stress-busters in, perhaps, this most stressed-out age that humanity has ever known.” Here we explore how our cats and dogs can be our health and wellness allies. Carlyn Montes De Oca is the author of Dog as my Doctor, Cat as my Nurse.

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  Simply Schrödinger

  John Gribbin

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  Born in Vienna, Austria, Erwin Schrödinger (1887-1961) was the only child of a Catholic father and an Austrian-English Lutheran mother. He attended the University of Vienna, receiving his doctorate in 1910. For the next 45 years, he held positions at many different universities in Europe, the U.K., and the U.S., a result both of his antipathy to Nazism, as well as his unconventional lifestyle, which often involved living with multiple women at a time. After appointments at Oxford, Princeton, and the University of Graz in Austria, Schrödinger was invited in 1938 to help set up the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, where, from 1940 until his retirement in 1955, he served as the director of the School for Theoretical Physics. In addition to his groundbreaking work in physics—for which he received the Nobel Prize in 1933—Schrödinger had a lifelong interest in philosophy and Eastern religion, and his lectures and writings included discussions of such topics as consciousness, free will, and the nature of reality. 
  In Simply Schrödinger, acclaimed science writer John Gribbin takes the measure of this singular scientist, who stands with Einstein, Heisenberg, and Dirac as one of the creators of a new scientific reality. While the focus is primarily on Schrödinger’s particular contributions to quantum physics—including wave mechanics and wave-particle duality, as well as the famous feline—Gribbin also delves into Schrödinger’s fascination with Eastern philosophy and the other distinctive traits that differentiated him from his peers and made him who he was. 
  Written in a personable and accessible style that minimizes jargon and doesn’t require a degree in physics, Simply Schrödinger is a fascinating introduction to one of the giants of the 20th century, who blazed his own trail in science and in life.

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  Ultimate Typescript Handbook

  Dan Wellman

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  Unleash the Power of Modern Web Development with Typescript
  
  KEY FEATURES 
  - This book offers hands-on examples for Typescript programming
  - Advanced Typescript features such as enums, interfaces and namespaces explained
  - Shares best practices for structuring TypeScript code using type annotations. Helps develop maintainable and scalable TypeScript code.
  
  DESCRIPTION
  This book provides a comprehensive guide to TypeScript, a programming language that extends JavaScript with powerful features like static typing, classes, and interfaces. The book is divided into thirteen chapters that cover everything from setting up a development environment to building an Angular app with TypeScript. 
  
  We start with an introduction to TypeScript and its benefits and go on to explain how TypeScript can help developers write more maintainable, scalable code and catch errors before they make it to production. The book then dives into more technical topics like basic type annotations, using the TypeScript compiler, advanced features like enums and interfaces, and manipulating types. 
  
  The book then discusses chapters on classes and control flow analysis that are particularly helpful for developers looking to build more complex applications. The book teaches by example, with numerous code examples that illustrate the main concepts and approaches towards writing TypeScript programs and codes, and finishes with a comprehensive practical example that shows step-by-step development of a modern web application using TypeScript and Angular.
  
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
  - Learn how to create a new TypeScript project with default settings and configurations. 
  - Discover how to incorporate basic type-annotations into your code for improved clarity and accuracy. 
  - Explore the use of type-aliases, interfaces, and enums to write more organized and expressive TypeScript code. 
  - Gain knowledge on building modular and error-free applications in TypeScript. 
  - Discover how to leverage type-guards, classes, and other TypeScript utilities to write more robust code. 
  - Learn how to work with advanced features like generics and take your TypeScript skills to the next level.
  
  WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
  This book is targeted towards front-end developers who are familiar with JavaScript and are interested in expanding their skillset with TypeScript. Whether you are a beginner with little to no experience or an intermediate developer looking for a reference guide, this book is designed to help you supercharge your development and enhance your tooling. With its clear and concise explanations, it's perfect for those who are new to TypeScript and looking to gain a deeper understanding of its capabilities.
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  Chapter 1: Introduction to TypeScript and its Benefits
  Chapter 2: Setting Up a Development Environment
  Chapter 3: Basic Type Annotations
  Chapter 4: Using the TypeScript Compiler
  Chapter 5: Enums, Interfaces, and Namespaces
  Chapter 6: Objects, Arrays, and Tuples in TypeScript
  Chapter 7: Functions in TypeScript
  Chapter 8: Classes in TypeScript
  Chapter 9: Control Flow Analysis
  Chapter 10: Manipulating Types
  Chapter 11: TypeScript Modules
  Chapter 12: Creating Declaration Files
  Chapter 13: TypeScript Project: Creating an Angular App

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  Robotics and Automation for...

  Daniel Garfield

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  "Robotics and Automation for Beginners: Navigating the World of Smart Machines" is an essential guide for anyone interested in learning about robotics and automation. Written in a clear and concise style, this book covers the basics of robotics and automation, as well as their applications in a variety of fields. 
  Starting with an overview of the history and types of robots, readers will learn about the components of a robot, including sensors, actuators, and programming languages. The book also covers automation systems and control, with explanations of the different types of automation systems, their components, and control systems. 
  The authors provide practical examples of robotics and automation applications, including industrial, medical, agriculture, military, defense, and space exploration. They also discuss the ethical and societal implications of robotics and automation, as well as the impact on the workforce. 
  The future of robotics and automation is also explored, including the evolution of technology, future trends, and the importance of continued learning in this field. The book concludes with tips and resources for getting started with robotics and automation, as well as best practices for building and programming robots. 
  Whether you are a student, researcher, or a beginner looking to explore the world of robotics and automation, this book will provide you with a comprehensive and practical guide to this exciting field.

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