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Download or read book The Shallows written by Nicholas Carr and published by Atlantic Books Ltd. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Boldly reactionary... What looks like feast, Carr argues, may be closer to famine' Sunday Times 'Chilling' The Economist In this ground-breaking and compelling book, Nicholas Carr argues that not since Gutenberg invented printing has humanity been exposed to such a mind-altering technology. The Shallows draws on the latest research to show that the Net is literally re-wiring our brains inducing only superficial understanding. As a consequence there are profound changes in the way we live and communicate, remember and socialise - even in our very conception of ourselves. By moving from the depths of thought to the shallows of distraction, the web, it seems, is actually fostering ignorance. The Shallows is not a manifesto for luddites, nor does it seek to turn back the clock. Rather it is a revelatory reminder of how far the Internet has become enmeshed in our daily existence and is affecting the way we think. This landmark book compels us all to look anew at our dependence on this all-pervasive technology. This 10th-anniversary edition includes a new afterword that brings the story up to date, with a deep examination of the cognitive and behavioural effects of smartphones and social media.
Book Synopsis Sharks in the Shallows by : W. Clay Creswell
Download or read book Sharks in the Shallows written by W. Clay Creswell and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 2021-06-14 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed account of over one hundred shark-related incidents on the coast of the Carolinas from a shark-bite investigator Powerful and mysterious, sharks inspire both fascination and fear. Worldwide, oceans are home to some five-hundred species, and of those, fifty-six are known to reside in or pass through the waters off the coast of both North and South Carolina. At any given time, waders, swimmers, and surfers enjoying these waters are frequently within just one-hundred feet of a shark. While it's unnerving to know that sharks often swim just below the surface in the shallows, W. Clay Creswell, a shark-bite investigator for the Shark Research Institute's Global Shark Attack File, explains that attacks on humans are extremely rare. In 2019 the International Shark Attack File confirmed sixty-four unprovoked attacks on humans, including three in North Carolina and one in South Carolina. While acknowledging that they pose real dangers to humans, Creswell believes the fear of sharks is greatly exaggerated. During his sixteen-year association with the Shark Research Institute, he has investigated more than one hundred shark-related incidents and has maintained a database of all shark–human encounters along the Carolina coastlines back to 1817. Creswell uses this data to expose the truth and history of this often-sensationalized topic. Beyond the statistics related to attacks in the Carolina waters, Sharks in the Shallows offers a history of shark–human interactions and an introduction to the world of shark attacks. Creswell details the conditions that increase a person's chances of an encounter, profiles the three species most often involved in attacks, and reveals the months and time of day with the highest probability of an encounter. With a better understanding of sharks' responses to their environment, and what motivates them to attack humans, he hopes people will develop a greater appreciation of the invaluable role sharks play in our marine environment.
Book Synopsis Hunters in the Shallows by : Curtis L. Nelson
Download or read book Hunters in the Shallows written by Curtis L. Nelson and published by Potomac Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hunters in the Shallows is the first book to examine the development and role of the small torpedo boat in U.S. naval history, from William Cushing's heroic attack on the Confederate ram Albemarle in 1864, to PT operations in World War II. Moreover, it offers the first critical analysis of the PT's operational value. Culled from primary sources, this myth-buster covers the inside story of the scandalous 1939 Elco deal, offers new insight into the roles of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Douglas MacArthur in PT development, dares a shocking reappraisal of MacArthur's dramatic escape from Corregidor by PT boat in 1942, and reassesses the sinking of John F. Kennedy's PT-109. It also contains numerous photos and illustrations tracing American small torpedo boat development from the Civil War through World War II. Sure to be controversial, Hunters in the Shallows is a must read for naval professionals, military historians, and PT boat buffs alike.
Book Synopsis Sharks of the Shallows by : Jeffrey C. Carrier
Download or read book Sharks of the Shallows written by Jeffrey C. Carrier and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2017-07-28 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agile, sleek, and precise, sharks display many qualities we can admire and appreciate. These marvels of evolution have adapted to thrive in every major aquatic realm on the planet, from frigid Arctic waters through temperate but stormy seas and on into the tropics. However, few places on Earth are home to the amazing diversity of shark species that beautify the shallow waters of Florida and the Bahamas. In this first-ever book dedicated to the sharks of this region, biologist Jeffrey C. Carrier reveals the captivating lives of these large marine predators and describes how they have survived for over 400 million years. Guiding readers through basic biology, key attributes, and identification tips, the book explores what makes sharks such successful apex predators. Carrier explains fascinating phenomena, including the reason for the bizarre shape of the hammerhead, how a bull shark is able to swim hundreds of miles up freshwater rivers, what lies behind sharks’ remarkable capability to learn and remember, and why many scientists believe that they are equipped with the most sophisticated sensory systems in the animal kingdom. With the stunning full-color underwater photography of Andy Murch, Jillian Morris, and Duncan Brake, Sharks of the Shallows brings boaters, fishers, divers, and shark lovers directly alongside these unfairly maligned creatures. And not a moment too soon! Sharks are experiencing stresses unlike any in their long history, and are struggling to survive in a changing ocean. They will continue to grace our coastlines only if we care enough to understand them.
Book Synopsis The Well and the Shallows by : G.K. Chesterton
Download or read book The Well and the Shallows written by G.K. Chesterton and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Well and the Shallows" is a collection of forty articles published before the second world war. This book describes lots of concepts including current socio-political issues that exist in the world today such as Birth control, Italian fascism, Nazism, Liberal politics, and Evolution amongst other things. An informative book for young and old with an interest in history and knowledge.
Book Synopsis War in the Shallows by : John Darrell Sherwood
Download or read book War in the Shallows written by John Darrell Sherwood and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War in the Shallows, published in 2015 by the Naval History and Heritage Command, is the authoritative account of the U.S. Navy's hard-fought battle along Vietnam's rivers and coastline from 1965-1968. At the height of the U.S. Navy's involvement in the Vietnam War, the Navy's coastal and riverine forces included more than 30,000 Sailors and over 350 patrol vessels ranging in size from riverboats to destroyers. These forces developed the most extensive maritime blockade in modern naval history and fought pitched battles against Viet Cong units in the Mekong Delta and elsewhere. War in the Shallows explores the operations of the Navy's three inshore task forces from 1965 to 1968. It also delves into other themes such as basing, technology, tactics, and command and control. Finally, using oral history interviews, it reconstructs deckplate life in South Vietnam, focusing in particular on combat waged by ordinary Sailors. Vietnam was the bloodiest war in recent naval history and War in the Shallows strives above all else to provide insight into the men who fought it and honor their service and sacrifice. Illustrated throughout with photographs and maps. Author John Darrell Sherwood has served as a historian with the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) since 1997. -- Provided by publisher.
Book Synopsis The Rescue, A Romance of the Shallows by : Joseph Conrad
Download or read book The Rescue, A Romance of the Shallows written by Joseph Conrad and published by BEYOND BOOKS HUB. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rescue, A Romance of the Shallows is one of Joseph Conrad's works contained in what is now sometimes called the Lingard Trilogy, a group of novels based on Conrad's experience as mate on the steamer Vidar.
Book Synopsis The Rescue Volume 1 of 2 A Romance of the Shallows (EasyRead Large Bold Edition) by :
Download or read book The Rescue Volume 1 of 2 A Romance of the Shallows (EasyRead Large Bold Edition) written by and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Rescue Volume 1 of 2 A Romance of the Shallows (EasyRead Super Large 18pt Edition) by :
Download or read book The Rescue Volume 1 of 2 A Romance of the Shallows (EasyRead Super Large 18pt Edition) written by and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Skeleton in the Shallows of Salò by : KT Ashbourne
Download or read book The Skeleton in the Shallows of Salò written by KT Ashbourne and published by Damian Bonsall. This book was released on with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lake Garda Mysteries Volume 13. The Skeleton in the Shallows of Salò. The skeleton of a young woman is discovered in the shallows of Salò bay. The unfortunate police follow their standard procedures but after considerable effort are no further forward. With the greatest reluctance and with significant reservations they turn to their last resort – an amateur consulting detective named Kim. Deploying her highly unconventional methods she identifies the perpetrator and ultimately brings him to justice.
Book Synopsis “All the Shallows.” A letter to John Bull ... about Administrations in general and the Earl of Derby's administration in particular by : Charles MORRIS (Political Pamphleteer.)
Download or read book “All the Shallows.” A letter to John Bull ... about Administrations in general and the Earl of Derby's administration in particular written by Charles MORRIS (Political Pamphleteer.) and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis 'All the shallows', a letter to John Bull, esquire about administrations in general and the earl of Derby's administration in particular by : Charles Morris (Political Pamphleteer.)
Download or read book 'All the shallows', a letter to John Bull, esquire about administrations in general and the earl of Derby's administration in particular written by Charles Morris (Political Pamphleteer.) and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Rescue Volume 2 of 3 A Romance of the Shallows (EasyRead Super Large 24pt Edition) by :
Download or read book The Rescue Volume 2 of 3 A Romance of the Shallows (EasyRead Super Large 24pt Edition) written by and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Rescue Volume 2 of 2 A Romance of the Shallows (EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition) by :
Download or read book The Rescue Volume 2 of 2 A Romance of the Shallows (EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition) written by and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In the Shallows written by Esra Gultakin and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021-01-28 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life; a flow of almost 8 billion lives in which different beliefs and dreams are born in every second. Time; in which every moment releases almost 8 billion feelings based on different thoughts and experiences. We are all the same but unique in the way we feel about life and in the way we learn from mistakes and restructure our worldly dreams. One beautiful world and its people... The pain crumbles when we share our sorrows. Though, happiness multiplies as we share the joy. Are you ready to leave your shallows, and find yourself in the depth of my words?
Book Synopsis Murder in the Shallows by : Debbie Herbert
Download or read book Murder in the Shallows written by Debbie Herbert and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A shared past could be the biggest threat… Sheriff’s deputy Dylan Armstrong has every intention of helping Bailey Covington when she becomes a serial killer’s latest obsession. What he hadn’t counted on was the intense connection he still shares with the reclusive park ranger. After years apart, Dylan never expected that one look would stir up every feeling from their past. But exploring their attraction will have to wait if they want to find a killer’s means and motive before the savage predator strikes again. USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Book Synopsis Drowning in the Shallows by : Dan Kaufman
Download or read book Drowning in the Shallows written by Dan Kaufman and published by Melbourne Books. This book was released on 2020-02-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David’s girlfriend dumped him, he writes about bars for a shrinking newspaper, and he’s desperately searching for meaning amongst Sydney’s shallow social and dating scene. Then he meets a young woman at a party who just might be the answer to his life’s meaninglessness. However, she’s only 19 – and one of his journalism student’s friends. Drowning in the Shallows is about a man who tries to curb his sleazier tendencies in the #metoo era, about a cat’s ruthless attempt to dominate its owner, and about how – in a society obsessed with networking – we’re more estranged than ever.
