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  Honeybee Decline

  PBS NewsHour

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  Five years ago, honeybees began dying in large numbers and hives were becoming defunct. Spencer Michels reports on the scientists who are still trying to figure out why this is happening and what can be done to help the problem.

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  Healing Grounds - Climate...

  Liz Carlisle

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  A powerful movement is happening in farming—farmers are reconnecting with their roots to fight climate change. 
   
   
   
  In Healing Grounds, Liz Carlisle tells the stories of Indigenous, Black, Latinx, and Asian American farmers who are reviving their ancestors' methods of growing food—techniques long suppressed by the industrial food system. These farmers are restoring native prairies, nurturing beneficial fungi, and enriching soil health. While feeding their communities and revitalizing cultural ties to land, they are steadily stitching ecosystems back together and repairing the natural carbon cycle. This is the true regenerative agriculture—not merely a set of technical tricks for storing CO2 in the ground, but a holistic approach that values diversity in both plants and people. 
   
   
    
  Cultivating this kind of regenerative farming will require reckoning with our nation's agricultural history—a history marked by discrimination and displacement. And it will ultimately require dismantling power structures that have blocked many farmers of color from owning land or building wealth. 
   
   
   
  By coming together to restore these farmlands, we can not only heal our planet, we can heal our communities.

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  The Boy Who Played with Fusion -...

  Tom Clynes

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  This story of a child prodigy and his unique upbringing is “an engrossing journey to the outer realms of science and parenting” (Paul Greenberg, author of Four Fish).   A PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Finalist   Like many young children, Taylor Wilson dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Only Wilson mastered the science of rocket propulsion by the age of nine. When he was eleven, he tried to cure his grandmother’s cancer—and discovered new ways to produce medical isotopes. Then, at fourteen, Wilson became the youngest person in history to achieve nuclear fusion, building a 500-million-degree reactor—in his parents’ garage.   In The Boy Who Played with Fusion, science journalist Tom Clynes narrates Wilson’s extraordinary story. Born in Texarkana, Arkansas, Wilson quickly displayed an advanced intellect. Recognizing their son’s abilities and the limitations of their local schools, his parents took a bold leap and moved the family to Reno, Nevada. There, Wilson could attend a unique public high school created specifically for academic superstars. Wilson is now designing devices to prevent terrorists from shipping radioactive material and inspiring a new generation to take on the challenges of science.   If you’re wondering how someone so young can achieve so much, The Boy Who Played with Fusion has the answer. Along the way, Clynes’ narrative teaches parents, teachers, and society how and why we urgently need to support high-achieving kids.   “An essential contribution to our understanding of the most important underlying questions about the development of giftedness, talent, creativity, and intelligence.” —Psychology Today   “A compelling study of the thrills—and burdens—of being born with an alpha intellect.” —Financial Times  

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  101 Amazing Facts about Pac-Man

  Jack Goldstein, Holger Weßling

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  Do you know why the original names of the ghosts in Pac-Man meant chaser, ambusher, fickle and feigned ignorance? Or what advantage the Japanese had over English-speaking players? What is the secret to mastering the game? And what actually happens if you do so? This excellent quick-listen audiobook tells you everything you need to know about Pac-Man and more. Masterfully narrated by Charles King and with chapters covering the game’s creation, the ghosts, the world of Pac-Man and much more, this is the ideal audiobook for any Pac-Fan!

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  Rewire Your OCD Brain - Powerful...

  PhD William H. Youngs, PhD...

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  Rewire the brain processes that cause obsessions and compulsions—and take back your life! 
   
   
   
  If you've ever wondered why you seem to get trapped in an endless cycle of obsessive, compulsive thoughts, you don't have to wonder anymore. Grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience and evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Rewire Your OCD Brain will show you how and why your brain gets stuck in a loop of obsessive thinking, uncertainty, and worry; and offers the tools you need to short-circuit this response and get your symptoms under control—for good. 
   
   
   
  Written by clinical psychologist Catherine Pittman and clinical neuropsychologist William Youngs, this groundbreaking book will show how neurological functions in your brain lead to obsessions, compulsions, and anxiety. You'll also find tons of proven-effective coping strategies to help you manage your worst symptoms. 
   
   
   
  The brain is powerful, and the more you work to change the way you respond to obsessive thoughts, the more resilient you'll become. If you're ready to rewire the brain processes that lie at the root of your obsessive thoughts, this book has everything you need to get started today.

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  Artificial intelligence for...

  Astrid Howe

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  Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most exciting and rapidly growing fields in technology, with applications ranging from self-driving cars to virtual personal assistants. However, for those who are new to the subject, the vast amount of information can be overwhelming. This book is designed to provide an accessible introduction to AI for beginners, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand language. 
  In this book, you will learn:The basics of machine learning, including supervised and unsupervised learningThe fundamentals of neural networks and how they workThe concept of deep learning and how it is transforming various industriesThe different types of AI algorithms and their applicationsThe ethical considerations of AI and its impact on society 
  And Much More!... 
  Written in a clear and concise manner, Artificial Intelligence for Beginners is an excellent starting point for anyone who wants to learn more about this fascinating subject. 
  Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply curious about AI, this book will provide you with a solid foundation to build upon. 
  So why wait? Dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence today and see how it can transform the way we live and work. 
   

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