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  Fish Care - Aquariums Fishponds...

  Tim Fenders

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  This book consists of 3 titles, which are about the following topics: 
  1 - Aquarium: Aquariums are more than just glass boxes filled with water and fish; they are windows into vibrant underwater worlds teeming with life, color, and beauty. Whether you're a curious beginner with a fascination for aquatic ecosystems or someone seeking a relaxing and rewarding hobby, this book is your gateway to the captivating universe of freshwater and saltwater aquariums. 
  2 - Fishpond: Imagine stepping into your backyard and being greeted by a tranquil oasis filled with shimmering water, vibrant aquatic life, and the soothing sounds of nature. This is the world of fishponds, a captivating and rewarding endeavor that brings the beauty of aquatic ecosystems right to your doorstep.  
  3 - Goldfish have been a cherished part of our lives for centuries, captivating us with their shimmering scales and graceful movements. These iconic aquatic pets have graced the waters of homes all over the world, bringing joy, tranquility, and a touch of nature to our everyday lives. Whether you're considering your first goldfish or have recently welcomed one into your home, this book is designed to be your trusted companion on the journey of goldfish care. Goldfish keeping can be immensely rewarding, but it also comes with responsibilities. A goldfish isn't just a fish in a bowl; it's a living being that relies on you for its well-being.

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  COVID: The Politics of Fear and...

  Marc Siegel M.D.

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  From Fox News Medical Analyst and the author of False Alarm (Wiley, 2008) comes COVID and the Politics of Fear by Marc Siegel, M.D. This shocking expose of the facts as the media covers the national pandemic news and spread of the invisible virus, reinforces the notion that we must arm ourselves against fear tactics that limit our abilities to safely make decisions and protect our families in a world of uncertainty. Life for citizens of the developed world before the pandemic was safer, easier, and healthier than for any other people in history thanks to modern medicine, science, technology, and intelligence—but COVID-19 has stolen that security and our nations peace of mind. Now there is a pandemic virus, as well as a crippling epidemic of fear sweeping America. Why? The answer, according to nationally renowned health commentator Dr. Marc Siegel, is that we already lived in an artificially created culture of fear that was just waiting to be unleashed. In COVID and the Politics of Fear, Siegel identifies three major catalysts of the culture of fear—government, the media, and our own psyche. With fascinating, blow-by-blow analyses of the most sensational false alarms of the past few years, compounded now by the worst contagion of our lifetimes, he shows how fearmongers manipulate our most primitive instincts—often without our even realizing it. COVID shows us how to look behind the hype and hysteria, inoculate ourselves against these crippling fear tactics, and develop the emotional and intellectual skills needed to take back our lives even as we battle the pandemic itself.

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  Lakes - A Very Short Introduction

  Warwick F. Vincent

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  In this Very Short Introduction, Warwick Vincent outlines the essential features of lake environments and their biology, offering an up-to-date view of lake ecosystems. Vincent traces the origins of lake science (limnology) from the seminal work of Francois Forel on Lake Geneva at the edge of the Swiss Alps, to modern approaches such as environmental sensors, satellite observations, stable isotope analysis, and DNA-based technologies which are used to probe the microbial life support systems that lead from sunlight to fish. Drawing on varied case studies he considers the intimate relationship between humans and lakes, the value of lakes as indicators of environmental change, the impact of pollution, and our urgent need to improve the protection and management of these vitally important living resources via an integrated understanding of their ecology.

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  Kangchenjunga - The Himalayan giant

  Doug Scott

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  Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world and a notoriously difficult and dangerous mountain to climb. First climbed from the west in 1955 by a British team comprising Joe Brown, George Band, Tony Streather and Norman Hardie, it waited over twenty years for a second ascent. The third ascent, from the north, followed in 1979 by a four-man team including the visionary British alpinist Doug Scott.
  Completed before his death in 2020, and edited by Catherine Moorehead, Kangchenjunga is Doug Scott's final book. Scott explores the mountain and its varied people – the mountain sits on the border between Nepal and Sikkim in north-east India – before going on to look at Western approaches and early climbing attempts on the mountain. Kangchenjunga was in fact long believed to be the highest mountain in the world, until in the nineteenth century it was demonstrated that Peak XV – Everest – was taller. Out of respect for the beliefs of the Sikkim, no climber has ever set foot on the very top of Kangchenjunga, the sacred summit.
  Scott's own relationship with the mountain began in 1978, three years after his first British ascent of Everest with Dougal Haston. The assembled team featured some of the greatest mountaineers in history: Scott, Joe Tasker, Peter Boardman and Georges Bettembourg. The plan was for a stripped-down expedition the following spring – minimal Sherpa support, no radios, largely self-financed. It was the first time a mountain of this scale had been attempted by a new and difficult route without the use of oxygen, and with such a small team. Scott, Tasker and Boardman summited on 16 May 1979, further cementing their legends in this golden era.
  Kangchenjunga is Doug Scott's tribute to this sacred mountain, a paean for a Himalayan giant, written by a giant of Himalayan climbing.

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  NoSQL Databases - Comprehensive...

  Brian Paul

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  In the rapidly evolving world of data management, NoSQL databases have emerged as a pivotal technology for managing large volumes of unstructured data, offering scalability, flexibility, and performance advantages over traditional relational database systems. "NoSQL Databases: Comprehensive Introduction to Non-Relational Data Management" is a definitive guide that demystifies NoSQL technologies, providing readers with a solid foundation in the principles, types, and practical applications of NoSQL databases. 
  This book begins by exploring the historical context and the rise of NoSQL databases in response to the limitations of relational databases, particularly when handling Big Data. It elucidates the core differences between NoSQL and traditional SQL databases, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of its varied landscape. 
  "NoSQL Databases" also delves into the technical aspects of NoSQL, including data modeling techniques, query languages, consistency models, and scalability solutions, equipping readers with the knowledge to design and implement robust NoSQL-based data management solutions. Additionally, the book addresses important considerations such as data security, transaction management, and integration with existing information systems. 
  Featuring case studies from real-world applications across various industries, this book demonstrates how NoSQL databases are driving innovation and transforming data management practices in areas such as e-commerce, social media, IoT, and more. Whether you're a software developer, database administrator, or a student of computer science, "NoSQL Databases" offers valuable insights and guidance to leverage the power of NoSQL technologies in your projects or research. 
   

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  In the Shadow of Diagnosis -...

  Regina Kunzel

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  A look at the history of psychiatry’s foundational impact on the lives of queer and gender-variant people. 
    
  In the mid-twentieth century, American psychiatrists proclaimed homosexuality a mental disorder, one that was treatable and amenable to cure. Drawing on a collection of previously unexamined case files from St. Elizabeths Hospital, In the Shadow of Diagnosis explores the encounter between psychiatry and queer and gender-variant people in the mid- to late-twentieth-century United States. It examines psychiatrists’ investments in understanding homosexuality as a dire psychiatric condition, a judgment that garnered them tremendous power and authority at a time that historians have characterized as psychiatry’s “golden age.” That stigmatizing diagnosis made a deep and lasting impact, too, on queer people, shaping gay life and politics in indelible ways. In the Shadow of Diagnosis helps us understand the adhesive and ongoing connection between queerness and sickness.

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