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  Staying with the Trouble -...

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  In the midst of spiraling ecological devastation, multispecies feminist theorist Donna J. Haraway offers provocative new ways to reconfigure our relations to the earth and all its inhabitants. She eschews referring to our current epoch as the Anthropocene, preferring to conceptualize it as what she calls the Chthulucene, as it more aptly and fully describes our epoch as one in which the human and nonhuman are inextricably linked in tentacular practices. The Chthulucene, Haraway explains, requires sym-poiesis, or making-with, rather than auto-poiesis, or self-making. Learning to stay with the trouble of living and dying together on a damaged earth will prove more conducive to the kind of thinking that would provide the means to building more livable futures. Theoretically and methodologically driven by the signifier SF—string figures, science fact, science fiction, speculative feminism, speculative fabulation, so far—Staying with the Trouble further cements Haraway's reputation as one of the most daring and original thinkers of our time.

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  History for Kids: The History of...

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  Imagine a feline with the spirit of a lion, the sneakiness of a puma, the terrifying walk of a black bear, and the strong arms of a gorilla. Sounds cool? Now add some huge dagger-like fangs… even cooler, right? This amazing creature was best known as the saber-toothed tiger; an animal so fearless, he could beat beasts even twice their size! 
  As cool as he sounds, this Ice Age feline earned quite a villainous reputation; you can even see them be the bad guys in movies! Ever watched the movie Ice Age? All saber-toothed tigers, except Diego, seemed to be dangerous; or do you remember Wolverine’s enemy, Victor Creed, “Sabertooth”? Yes, he was scary. 
  Beyond his reputation, the saber-toothed tiger is an Ice Age celebrity, and so is the woolly mammoth. In September 2012, on a chilly morning, a Russian kid named Yevgeny Zhenya and his dogs were walking to school, when an awful smell made them stop. The 11-year-old wanted to find out what smelled so bad, and with the help of his furry friends, he went to explore the land. They stumbled upon a giant pair of heels that were covered in an immense pile of snow! What could such a giant thing be? 
  The creature he found turned out to be a 16-year-old mammoth whose body had remained whole for over 30,000 years! Since 1901 no one had made such an important find, making this discovery quite special; they even named the creature after the little boy who found him! 
  After dinosaurs, few vanished animals are as famous as the woolly mammoths, or in 18th-century scientist George Cuvier’s words, some kind of extinct elephant. Raise your hand and keep reading if you are ready to learn more about the story, fossils, facts, and pictures of these amazing animals!

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  Mars: Our New Home? - National...

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  President Donald Trump signed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Transition Authorization Act of 2017, the first comprehensive NASA authorization act passed in seven years by Congress, authorizing $19.5 billion in funding for deep space exploration and human travel to Mars by 2030. NASA will lead our nation and our world on a journey to Mars. Like the Apollo Program, they will embark on this journey for all humanity. Mars is the horizon goal for pioneering space; it is the next tangible frontier for expanding human presence. Mars have found valuable resources for sustaining human pioneers, such as water ice just below the surface. Mars had conditions suitable for life, but will it our new home?"
  Table of Contents: 
  Basic Facts About Mars
  Journey to Mars - Introduction
  Journey to Mars - Pioneering Next Steps in Space Exploration:
  Our Goal
  Our Approach: Pioneering Principles
  Three Phases on Our Journey to Mars
  Our Strategy for the Journey to Mars
  Our Progress and Plans on the Journey to Mars
  Pioneering Challenges
  Government's Authorization of the Plan - An Act to Authorize the Programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for Other Purposes

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  Called by the Wild - The Dogs...

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  The thrilling story of a pioneering conservationist working with dogs to protect wildlife from poachers 
  Conraad de Rosner is a pioneering game ranger, working with dogs to protect wildlife against poachers – both ‘bushmeat’ poachers, who use cruel snares to trap animals, and criminal syndicates killing for rhinoceros horn and capturing critically endangered pangolins, the most trafficked animal in the world. 
  Con’s life – constantly at risk from poachers, wildlife and even his own fellow rangers – has been saved on numerous occasions by his devoted canine companions. His first dog, Zingela, a Weimaraner, saved Con from near certain death at the hands of two fellow rangers; on another occasion, Zingela alerted Con to a concealed wounded buffalo, one of Africa’s most dangerous animals, about to charge. When Zingela was tragically killed, hit by a car while Con was away, the only meagre consolation was that Con had kept Landa, one of the nine puppies sired by Zingela. Landa followed in his father’s footsteps as the leader of the canine anti poaching team that is still operating today. 
  Con’s story is an epic of modern-day African wildlife conservation, filled with courage, adventure and romance. 
  Contains descriptions of violence

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  In the age of data-driven decision-making, the ability to extract meaningful insights from raw data is a superpower. "Exploratory Data Analysis: Uncovering Insights from Your Data" is your compass on a journey through the intricate and illuminating world of EDA, where data transforms into a treasure trove of knowledge. 
  This comprehensive guide is designed to demystify the art and science of Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) for beginners and experts alike. EDA is the crucial first step in data analysis, where raw data is transformed into a clear and comprehensive understanding of its underlying structure and patterns. 
  Authors [Author Names], experts in data analysis, lead you through the process of EDA with clarity and depth. You'll learn how to explore data visually, detect outliers, understand distributions, and reveal hidden correlations. With hands-on examples and practical insights, you'll gain the skills and confidence to turn complex data sets into actionable knowledge. 
  But this book is more than just a technical manual. It's a roadmap to harness the true power of data. EDA is not just about statistics; it's about telling compelling data-driven stories. You'll discover how to communicate your findings effectively, transforming numbers and charts into compelling narratives that drive informed decisions. 
  "Exploratory Data Analysis" is an indispensable tool for professionals in a wide range of fields, including business, finance, healthcare, and social sciences. It equips you to navigate the vast sea of data and uncover the hidden gems within. Whether you're a data scientist, analyst, or simply someone curious about the world of data, this book will be your trusty companion in unlocking the secrets your data holds.

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