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"Music leaves its mark on the world by touching the hearts and minds of its creators and listeners, 'From the Basement' . . . explores that connection in the world of emo music at the start of the twenty-first century and delves into how that music defined a generation. Through insightful interviews with some of the leasing voices of the genre, Markarian details the history of where 'emo' came from, what it did for pop culture, how it influenced the mental health landscape, and exactly what it means to be an emo kid"--Back cover.

"A . . . history of how artisans created America, from the nation's origins to the present day"--Provided by publisher.

"Taking care of a pet is a big responsibility, but it doesn't have to be impossible. From automatic feeders to web cameras, technology can help readers with all the jobs that come with pet care"--Provided by publisher.

This ... STEM-themed picture book captures the wonderous world of mushrooms, revealing what these fascinating fungi can teach us: that small can be mighty, being unique is cause for celebration and staying connected is key.

"This illustrated book examines how sports are affecting the planet, what climate change means for athletes and sporting events, and what young people can do to make sports sustainable for the future"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how the Italian citizens lived under the totalitarian reign of Mussolini during the 1930s, drawing on letters, diaries, and other primary documents.

From [Oluo] comes an eye-opening and galvanizing look at the current state of anti-racist activism across America.

"An electrifying vision of how we can safeguard AI's future for the public goodArtificial intelligence may be the most transformative technology of our time. As AI's power grows, so does the need to figure out what-and who-this technology is really for. AI Needs You argues that it is critical for society to take the lead in answering this urgent question and ensuring that AI fulfills its promise.Verity Harding draws inspiring lessons from the histories of three twentieth-century tech revolutions-the space race, in vitro fertilization, and the internet-to empower each of us to join the conversation about AI and its possible futures. Sharing her perspective as a leading insider in technology and politics, she rejects the dominant narrative, which often likens AI's advent to that of the atomic bomb. History points the way to an achievable future in which democratically determined values guide AI to be peaceful in its intent; to embrace limitations; serve purpose, not profit; and to be firmly rooted in societal trust. AI Needs You gives us hope that we, the people, can imbue AI with a deep intentionality that reflects our best values, ideals, and interests, and that serves the public good. AI will permeate our lives in unforeseeable ways, but it is clear that the shape of AI's future-and of our own-cannot be left only to those building it. It is up to us to guide this technology away from our worst fears toward a future that we can trust and believe in"--.

"The Dust Bowl was one of the worst natural disasters in the US fueled by man's lack of ignorance on how nature works. The purpose of this book is not to display such ignorance but to make sure that the Dust Bowl does not happen again"--Amazon.