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Book SynopsisThe bouquet-growing bible gardeners have been waiting for! Learn the ins and outs of growing gorgeous blooms at home with professional flower farmer Lisa Mason Ziegler of @gardenersworkshopfarm. Whether you’re cultivating fresh-cut bouquets for yourself, family, and friends or for others on a small commercial scale, you’ll go from sowing seeds to cutting armloads of colorful, long-lasting blooms with ease. Lisa’s unique approach and easy-to-follow advice on multi-season planting and harvesting uses the natural warm and cool weather cycles present in almost all growing regions to maximize cut flower production. This logical and nature-driven method is also a signature hallmark of her super-successful online flower-farming courses, and it’s one that translates equally well to both small urban backyards and large rural flower farms. Growing your own cut flowers means you can avoid bouquets laden wit

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Book SynopsisToday, Metallica are known as consummate musicians, but it wasn t always that way. Their early career is marked by a gradual evolution from garage thrash to sophisticated, progressive heights an evolution driven by their bass player, Cliff Burton, who pushed the band to new heights with his songwriting ability and phenomenal bass skills across the band s first three albums, including their undisputed masterpiece, Master Of Puppets. Cliff s life was short but influential; his death at the age of 24 in a tour bus crash on a Swedish mountain road was sudden and shocking. Following his passing, Metallica went on to huge global success, but by their own admission they never pushed the creative envelope as radically as they had done during the first four years of their career. The cult of Burton grows year on year, and so too the list of bassists acknowledging his influence in metal and beyond. Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Metallica s debut album, Kill Em All, this revised and updated edition of To Live Is To Die adds a new chapter on Cliff s enduring legacy as well as a preface from Testament bass master Steve Di Giorgio.Trade ReviewOne of the best biographies you ll ever read. - Robb Flynn, Machine Head

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Book SynopsisAlthough you can get by in Spain without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast Talk Spanish is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking with confidence. Order delicious tapas in a bar packed with locals, find a hidden art gallery or grab a great shopping bargain from a hot new designer. Essential phrases to meet all your travel needs How to get local recommendations Easy-to-use pronunciation guides Expert tips to boost your confidence About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book SynopsisA TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 ''Punchy, funny and invigorating ... Pinker is the high priest of rationalism'' Sunday Times ''If you''ve ever considered taking drugs to make yourself smarter, read Rationality instead. It''s cheaper, more entertaining, and more effective'' Jonathan Haidt, author of The Righteous Mind In the twenty-first century, humanity is reaching new heights of scientific understanding - and at the same time appears to be losing its mind. How can a species that discovered vaccines for Covid-19 in less than a year produce so much fake news, quack cures and conspiracy theorizing? In Rationality, Pinker rejects the cynical cliché that humans are simply an irrational species - cavemen out of time fatally cursed with biases, fallacies and illusions. After all, we discovered the laws of nature, lengthened and enriched our lives and set the benchmarks for rationality itself. Instead, he explains, we think in ways that suit the low-tech contexts in which we spend most of our lives, but fail to take advantage of the powerful tools of reasoning we have built up over millennia: logic, critical thinking, probability, causal inference, and decision-making under uncertainty. These tools are not a standard part of our educational curricula, and have never been presented clearly and entertainingly in a single book - until now. Rationality matters. It leads to better choices in our lives and in the public sphere, and is the ultimate driver of social justice and moral progress. Brimming with insight and humour, Rationality will enlighten, inspire and empower. ''A terrific book, much-needed for our time'' Peter SingerTrade ReviewSteven Pinker is the high priest of rationalism ... [This book] is an impassioned and zippy introduction to the tools of rational thought ... Pinker wants probability theory and psychological biases to be taught in schools and universities. Punchy, funny and invigorating, this could be the textbook. -- James McConnachie * Sunday Times *Steven Pinker is among the best science writers in history, and with Rationality he applies his talents to one of the most important and misunderstood human abilities - tracking reality with a brain that was designed to do so under some circumstances but not others. If you've ever considered taking drugs to make yourself smarter, read Rationality instead. It's cheaper, more entertaining, and more effective. -- Jonathan Haidt, NYU-Stern School of Business and author of The Righteous MindThe Enlightenment torchbearer is eloquent in his defence of clear thinking ... [reason] is a tool that human beings have to learn to use with care, something this book will help any reader to do. -- Julian Baggini * Financial Times *Rationality ­- like all of Pinker's work - [is] a paen to human potential... what Pinker really trades in are profoundly refreshing, energising sets of explanations for why we do and think the way we do ... harnessing reason is not just useful in all kinds of ways both personal and universal, but a wondrous property of being human. -- Zoe Strimpel * Daily Telegraph *Almost every sentence in Rationality is crisp and intelligible, which is quite a feat, given that explaining logic to humans is like teaching them Sanskrit. Pinker suggests various ways to run our collective affairs more rationally. -- Simon Kuper * New Statesman *A reader-friendly primer in better thinking through the cultivation of that rarest of rarities: a sound argument. * Kirkus *Rationality is a terrific book, much-needed for our time. In addition to drawing together the tools for overcoming obstacles to rational thinking, Pinker breaks new ground with the evidence he provides linking rationality and moral progress. -- Peter Singer

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Book SynopsisGet your puzzle on with the wonderful range of word games to be found in this book. With over 100 puzzles to choose from and ranging from missing vowels to codewords and from word circles to crosswords, this is the perfect book for the wordsmith in your life or the WORDLE fanatic who really needs to get offline and enjoy the delights of a pen and paper!Written by expert puzzle master Dr Gareth Moore, this is a book that will keep you enthralled and enhance your word and language skills as you go.Trade ReviewKing of Puzzles * Sun *

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Book SynopsisA #4 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From the twelve-million copy bestselling author of the Lewis trilogy comes a chilling new mystery set in the isolated Scottish Highlands.A TOMB OF ICEA young meteorologist checking a mountain top weather station in Kinlochleven discovers the body of a missing man entombed in ice.A DYING DETECTIVECameron Brodie, a Glasgow detective, sets out on a hazardous journey to the isolated and ice-bound village. He has his own reasons for wanting to investigate a murder case so far from his beat.AN AGONIZING RECKONINGBrodie must face up to the ghosts of his past and to a killer determined to bury forever the chilling secret that his investigation threatens to expose.Set against a backdrop of a frighteningly plausible near-future, A WINTER GRAVE is Peter May at his page-turning, passionate and provocative best.Trade ReviewA Winter Grave is timely and chilling, painting a disturbing picture of the future . . . it's a meticulously researched thriller with gravitas that grips from the first page . . . May's first novel in two years is among the best he's written. * S Magazine, Sunday Express *May has created a chilling believable near future . . . an atmospheric locked room mystery . . . this is as chilling as much for May's vision of where the we're heading as for the body count. * Observer *A gripping thriller set in a near future ravaged by the climate crisis. * Scots Mag *A Winter Grave is a superb thriller loaded with timely warnings. * Yorkshire Post *

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Book SynopsisThe rise of the Art Nouveau style across Continental Europe and the US in all forms of art was remarkable and is explored in this beautifully illustrated book. Discussing the movement first as a whole, then from the angle of the graphic arts and finally as manifested in the fine arts, it focuses on the style in two dimensions. From the work of well-known figures such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Gaudí and Tiffany to beautiful posters and illustrations advertising everything from coffee to costumes, and even including an exploration of the links to Synthetism and Symbolism among other movements, the book is a treat from start to finish.

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Book SynopsisEvery couple wants a happy relationship and a meaningful career but how do we balance both?In Couples that Work, Professor Jennifer Petriglieri shifts away from the language of sacrifice and trade-offs and focuses on how couples can successfully tackle the challenges they will face throughout their lives--together. The book explores key questions like: - Can you and your partner have equally important careers or must you prioritise one over the other?- How can you juggle children or family commitments without sacrificing your work?- Does every decision require compromise or can you find solutions that benefit you both?Identifying common triggers and traps, and presenting engaging exercises to help you avoid and overcome them, this book will help every couple design their own unique way to combine love and work at every stage of their journey. ''Hugely insightful. A must-read for all couples'' Susan David, author of Emotional Agility''Managing one career is hard enough; two often seems impossible. In this book, Jennifer shares what she''s learned about how couples can not only survive but thrive'' Adam Grant, author of OriginalsTrade Review"In this provocative and thoughtful book, Professor Petriglieri has created a brilliant conversation road map for anyone navigating a duel career path. I read it with my partner - and suggest you do the same. It's fascinating!" * Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at the London Business School and bestselling author of The 100-Year Life *"A simple yet profoundly insightful roadmap to the predictable transitions all couples traverse." * Herminia Ibarra, Professor of Organisational, Behaviour London Business School and bestselling author of Act like a Leader, Think like a leader *"Offers practical, executable tasks and conversational prompts to help couples navigate the challenging transitions that confront us all." * Whitney Johnson, Bestselling author of Disrupt Yourself and Build an A-Team *"An inspiring read for anyone looking to both work and love." * Laszlo Bock, CEO Humu, former SVP of People Operations at Google and author of Work Rules! *"Managing one career is hard enough; two often seems impossible. In this book, Jennifer shares what she's learned about how dual-career couples can not only survive, but also thrive." * Adam Grant, author of Originals *"A must read for any couple committed to their relationship and to their careers." * Francesca Gino, Professor of Business Administration Harvard Business School and bestselling author of Rebel Talent *"I wish I had had this book at the beginning and middle of my career. I'm glad to have it in my hands now." * Joanna Barsh, Director Emerita, McKinsey & Company and author of How Remarkable Women Lead *"Offers precious advice for couples who want to help each other thrive at work as well as in their relationships." * Terri Kelly, Former CEO W.L. Gore & Associates *"Hugely insightful. A must-read for all couples." * Susan David, author of Emotional Agility *

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Book SynopsisWritten by a leading mental skills coach and a contributing editor to Runner''s World, this is a practical guide to building the mental skills athletes need to recover from injury and rebound stronger.Weaving together personal narratives from athletes, scientific research, and the specialized clinical expertise of mental skills coach Carrie Jackson Cheadle, Rebound contains more than 45 Mental Skills and Drills athletes can use at every phase of their recovery process. These same strategies can help athletes who aren''t currently injured reduce their vulnerability to injury and enable any individual to reach new heights within their sport and beyond.Injuries affect every athlete, from the elite Olympian to the weekend racer. In the moment, a traumatic crash, a torn muscle, or a stress fracture can feel like the most devastating event possible. While some athletes are destroyed by the experience, others emerge from their recovery better, stronger,Trade ReviewFrom this day forward, Rebound will be assigned reading for every athlete I coach who gets injured. The evidence-backed guidance in this long-overdue resource is as crucial to managing the mental side of injury as good healthcare providers are to managing the physical side. -- Matt Fitzgerald * author of 80/20 Running *A refreshingly innovative approach to injury rehab. Rebound teaches athletes how to leverage the power of mindset to face injuries head-on, harness their own resilience, shift momentum, and journey down the most direct route to recovery—skills that are invaluable long after the physical wounds have healed. -- Mackenzie L. Havey * author of Mindful Running *A great mix of stories, science, and drills. -- Alex Hutchinson * author of Endure *Successful athletes overcome injury with the same tools they use to reach peak performance, including good goals and the right mindset. Rebound teaches the strategies to best weather your (temporary!) setbacks. -- Scott Douglas * contributing writer for Runner's World and New York Times best selling author *As a mental performance consultant, Rebound will be my go-to guide for injured athletes. It provides the essential mental skills to help athletes thrive in recovery in an easy to use, practical guide. A must-read! -- Cindra Kamphoff, PhD, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Speaker and AuthorThis book is an outstanding resource for not only for those in the process of bouncing back from an injury, but for every coach, athletic trainer or parent who aims to help their athlete navigate the psychological aspects of rehab. Carrie provides insight on what to expect when you get injured and action-oriented steps on how to not just come back, but to come back stronger than you were before. -- Justin Su’a, M.S., Tampa Rays Mental Skills CoachRebound is essential reading for any athlete that is injured or going through the physical rehabilitation process. This book is basically a psychological playbook about how to not only recover from the injury setback, but also to thrive during the process to come back stronger and better than before the injury took place. This book needs to be in every athletic trainer and physical therapist’s office. -- Joshua Lifrak, M.S., Director of Mental Skills Program for an MLB TeamAs a pro athlete who recently endured a devastating injury, and as a coach who has supported athletes through injuries and on the road back, I found Rebound to be a wealth of knowledge and resources. Rebound provides athletes of all levels with actionable tips and mental skills to guide them back to a healthy mindset while they rehab and recover. A must-read for the injured athlete, and highly recommended for coaches as well—I plan to utilize the mental drills in Rebound in my own coaching. -- Kaitlin Gregg Goodman, pro runner for the Boston Athletic Association High Performance Team and adidas, coach at Training JoyfullyTable of ContentsChapter 1: Injuries Suck Chapter 2: You're Special — But You're Not Special Chapter 3: Recovery Is Now Your Sport Chapter 4: The Time-Travel Trap Chapter 5: Calm Down And Chill Out Chapter 6: Rally Your Crew Chapter 7: Feed The (Injured) Athlete Chapter 8: Now What? Chapter 9: The Rebound Lifestyle Appendix Acknowledgments About The Authors References Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 4 Where to Go from Here 4 Book 1: Getting Started with Linux 5 Chapter 1: Introducing Linux 7 What Is Linux? 7 The Linux kernel 8 GNU utilities 11 Linux user interfaces 12 Linux Distributions: Why So Many? 16 Core Linux distributions 17 Specialized Linux distributions 18 Chapter 2: Installing Linux 21 Dual-Booting with Linux and Microsoft Windows 23 Installing a second hard drive 24 Partitioning an existing drive 24 Partitioning using Windows tools 25 Partitioning using Linux tools 26 Finally, Finally, Before You Get Started 27 Disabling the secure boot feature 27 Creating a boot disk 28 Installing Ubuntu 30 Your First Ubuntu Boot 36 Chapter 3: Living in a Virtual World 39 What Are Virtual Servers? 39 Installing VirtualBox 40 Creating a Linux Virtual Machine 42 Installing Linux on a Virtual Machine 45 Changing settings 45 Loading the operating system 47 Working with the sandbox 50 Chapter 4: Trying Out Linux 53 Starting Linux 53 Playing with the Shell 56 Starting the bash shell 56 Understanding shell commands 58 Trying a few Linux commands 58 Shutting Down 60 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting and Customizing Linux 63 Using Text Mode Installation 64 Lookin’ for Trouble 64 Using the kernel ring buffer 65 Using log files 66 Using the journal 67 Resolving Other Installation Problems 68 Using KNOPPIX boot commands 68 Handling the fatal signal 11 error 71 Getting around the PC reboot problem 71 Using Linux kernel boot options 71 Setting Up Printers 74 Managing DVDs, CD-ROMs, and Flash Drives 76 Updating the Operating System 77 Updating Ubuntu 77 Updating openSUSE 78 Installing New Software 79 Adding applications 80 Adding packages 81 Book 2: Linux Desktops 85 Chapter 1: The GNOME Desktop 87 Looking at the History of GNOME 87 Breaking Down the GNOME Desktop 88 Menu, please! 88 The desktop 90 Exploring the Activities Overview 91 Customizing Your Ride 92 Chapter 2: The KDE Plasma Desktop 93 The KDE Plasma Desktop 93 The Application launcher 95 The panel 96 The desktop 96 Using Widgets 98 Adding widgets 98 Getting more widgets 99 Plasma System Settings 99 Desktop Settings 100 Chapter 3: Other Popular Desktops 103 Spicing Things Up with Cinnamon 103 Reviewing the history of Cinnamon 104 Looking at the menu 105 Changing settings 105 Adding more spice 106 Working with MATE 107 The history of MATE 107 Looking at the menu 109 Changing desktop settings 109 Applets 110 The Xfce Desktop Interface 111 The history of Xfce 111 The Whisker menu 112 Changing Xfce settings 113 Applets 113 Chapter 4: Linux Desktop Applications 115 The LibreOffice Suite 115 Browsing the Web with Firefox 117 Configuring Firefox 117 Communicating with Email 119 Evolving into email 120 Working with KMail 121 The amazing Thunderbird 123 Listening to Audio 124 Listening to downloaded music 127 Viewing Movie Files 129 Creating and Modifying Graphics 130 Chapter 5: The Linux File System 133 Pieces of the Puzzle 133 Touring the Linux File System 134 The root of the tree 134 Where removable media lives 136 Managing Your File System without a Net (or Mouse) 136 Viewing information about files on the command line 136 Understanding file listing information 137 Comprehending file types 139 Navigating the file system in Linux 140 A Permissions Primer 141 Checking out the triplets 141 Beware of owners 143 Hanging out in groups 143 Clicking Your Way through the File System 144 Using files 145 Swimming with Dolphin 149 Don’t forget Xfce! 151 Finding Things 152 Chapter 6: Text Editors 155 Viewing the Contents of a Text File 155 Editing Text Files with nano 156 Going with gedit 157 Editing Text in the KDE Plasma Desktop 158 Writing with KWrite 159 Meet Kate 160 Text Editing with ed and vi 161 Using ed 162 Using vi 165 Book 3: Networking 171 Chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet 173 Understanding the Internet 174 Deciding How to Connect to the Internet 175 Connecting with DSL 176 How DSL works 176 DSL alphabet soup: ADSL, IDSL, SDSL 177 Typical DSL setup 179 Connecting with a Cable Modem 180 How a cable modem works 181 Typical cable modem setup 182 Chapter 2: Setting Up a Local Area Network 185 Understanding TCP/IP 185 IP addresses 187 Internet services and port numbers 189 Setting Up an Ethernet LAN 190 How Ethernet works 191 Ethernet cables 192 Configuring TCP/IP Networking 195 Connecting Your LAN to the Internet 196 Chapter 3: Going Wireless 199 Understanding Wireless Ethernet Networks 199 Understanding infrastructure and ad hoc modes 201 Understanding wireless security 201 Setting Up Wireless Hardware 203 Configuring the Wireless Access Point 204 Configuring Wireless Networks 205 Chapter 4: Managing the Network 207 Configuring Network Features 207 Manually editing network configuration files 208 Using a graphical tool 210 Using a command-line tool 212 Basic Network Troubleshooting 216 Advanced Network Troubleshooting 218 Book 4: Administration 223 Chapter 1: Working with the Shell 225 Opening Terminal Windows and Virtual Consoles 225 Using the Bash Shell 228 Understanding the syntax of shell commands 228 Working with files 230 Combining shell commands 231 Controlling command input and output 231 Going wild with asterisks and question marks 233 Discovering and Using Linux Commands 235 Becoming root (superuser) 240 Managing processes 241 Working with date and time 242 Processing files 243 Writing Shell Scripts 246 Chapter 2: Introducing Basic System Administration 249 Taking Stock of System Administration Tasks 250 Becoming root 251 Using the su - command 251 Using the sudo command 252 Understanding How Linux Boots 252 Understanding the SysVinit method 253 Understanding the Systemd method 259 Monitoring System Performance 264 Using the top utility 264 Using the uptime command 266 Using the vmstat utility 267 Checking disk performance and disk usage 267 Viewing System Information with the /proc File System 270 Understanding Linux Devices 273 Device files 274 Persistent device naming with udev 275 Managing Loadable Driver Modules 276 Loading and unloading modules 276 Understanding the /etc/modprobe.d files 277 Scheduling Jobs in Linux 278 Scheduling one-time jobs 278 Scheduling recurring jobs 281 Introducing Some GUI System Administration Tools 284 Chapter 3: Managing Users and Groups 287 Adding User Accounts 288 Managing user accounts by using a GUI user manager 288 Managing user accounts by using commands 290 Managing Groups 291 Exploring the User Environment 292 Changing User and Group Ownership of Files 295 Chapter 4: Managing File Systems 297 Exploring the Linux File System 297 Understanding the file-system hierarchy 298 Mounting a device on the file system 299 Examining the /etc/fstab file 303 Sharing Files with NFS 304 Installing NFS 305 Exporting a file system with NFS 306 Mounting an NFS file system 307 Accessing a DOS or Windows File System 308 Mounting a DOS or Windows disk partition 308 Mounting an NTFS partition 309 Book 5: Managing Linux Servers 311 Chapter 1: Hosting Internet Services 313 What Is a Linux Server? 313 Launching services 314 Listening for clients 316 Serving the Basics 318 Web services 319 Database services 320 Mail services 322 Serving Local Networks 324 File servers 325 Print servers 326 Network resource servers 326 Chapter 2: Managing a Web Server 331 Linux Web Servers 331 Apache 331 NGINX 333 The Apache Web Server 333 Installing an Apache server 333 Configuring an Apache server 336 The NGINX Server 344 Installing NGINX 344 Configuring NGINX 346 Chapter 3: Managing a Database Server 349 Using the MySQL/MariaDB Database 349 Installing MariaDB 350 Looking at the MariaDB command prompt 353 Using the mysql commands 356 Creating database objects 360 Using the PostgreSQL Database 363 Installing PostgreSQL 364 Looking at the PostgreSQL command interface 366 Creating PostgreSQL database objects 370 Chapter 4: Working with Samba and NFS 373 Sharing Files with NFS 373 Installing NFS 374 Exporting a file system with NFS 375 Mounting an NFS file system 378 Setting Up a Windows Server Using Samba 378 Installing Samba 380 Configuring Samba 382 Trying out Samba 383 Chapter 5: Managing Mail Servers 385 Working with sendmail 385 The sendmail configuration file 386 Syntax of the sendmail.cf file 391 Other sendmail files 393 The forward file 395 The sendmail alias file 395 Working with Postfix 396 A Mail-Delivery Test 398 Using the mail command 399 The mail-delivery mechanism 400 Book 6: Security 401 Chapter 1: Introducing Linux Security 403 Why Worry about Security? 404 Establishing a Security Framework 404 Determining business requirements for security 406 Performing risk analysis 406 Establishing a security policy 408 Implementing security solutions (mitigation) 409 Managing security 410 Securing Linux 410 Understanding the host-security issues 411 Understanding network-security issues 412 Delving Into Computer Security Terminology and Tools 413 Keeping Up with Security News and Updates 418 Chapter 2: Securing Linux 419 Securing Passwords 420 Shadow passwords 420 Pluggable authentication modules (PAMs) 421 Protecting Files and Directories 422 Viewing ownerships and permissions 423 Changing file ownerships 423 Changing file permissions 423 Setting default permission 424 Checking for set user ID permission 426 Encrypting and Signing Files with GnuPG 427 Understanding public key encryption 427 Understanding digital signatures 428 Using GPG 429 Monitoring System Security 433 Securing Internet Services 434 Turning off stand-alone services 434 Configuring the Internet super server 435 Configuring TCP wrapper security 436 Using Secure Shell for Remote Logins 437 Setting Up Simple Firewalls 439 Using NAT 442 Enabling packet filtering on your Linux system 443 Security Files to Be Aware Of 447 Chapter 3: Vulnerability Testing and Computer Security Audits 449 Understanding Security Audits 450 Nontechnical aspects of security audits 450 Technical aspects of security audits 451 Implementing a Security Test Methodology 452 Some common computer vulnerabilities 453 Host-security review 454 Network-security review 458 Vulnerability Testing Types 460 Exploring Security Testing Tools 461 Book 7: Scripting 465 Chapter 1: Introductory Shell Scripting 467 Trying Out Simple Shell Scripts 468 Exploring the Basics of Shell Scripting 469 Storing stuff 470 Calling shell functions 471 Controlling the flow 471 Exploring bash’s built-in commands 475 Chapter 2: Advanced Shell Scripting 479 Trying Out sed 479 Working with awk and sed 482 Step 1: Pull out the ISBN 483 Step 2: Calculate the 13th digit 484 Step 3: Add the 13th digit to the other 12 485 Step 4: Finish the process 485 Final Notes on Shell Scripting 486 Chapter 3: Programming in Linux 487 An Overview of Programming 488 Exploring the Software-Development Tools in Linux 489 GNU C and C++ compilers 490 The GNU make utility 493 The GNU debugger 502 Understanding the Implications of GNU Licenses 509 The GNU General Public License 510 The GNU Library General Public License 511 Book 8: Linux Certification 513 Chapter 1: Studying for the Linux Professional Institute Exams 515 Overview of LPI Certification Exams 515 Overview of the Linux Essentials Exam 516 Getting involved in the Linux community and finding a career in open source 517 Finding your way on a Linux system 518 The power of the command line 520 The Linux operating system 521 Security and file permissions 522 Overview of the Linux Professionals Exams 524 The LPIC-1 exams 524 The LPIC-2 exams 527 The LPIC-3 exams 528 Chapter 2: Studying for the CompTIA Linux+ Exam 529 Overview of the CompTIA Linux+ Exam 530 System Management 531 Security 532 Scripting, Containers, and Automation 533 Troubleshooting 533 Chapter 3: Other Linux Certifications 535 Vendor-Neutral Certifications 535 The Linux Foundation 535 The GIAC Certifications 536 Vendor-Specific Certifications 537 Index 539

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Book SynopsisWhat shall we have for dinner? Such a simple question has grown to have a very complicated answer. We can eat almost anything nature has to offer, but deciding what we should eat stirs anxiety. Should we choose the organic apple or the conventional? If organic, local or imported? Wild fish or farmed? Low-carb or low-cal? As the American culture of fast food and unlimited choice invades the world, Pollan follows his next meal from land to table, tracing the origin of everything consumed and the implications for ourselves and our planet. His astonishing findings will shock all who care about what they put on their plate.Trade Review‘Beautifully written and shocking investigation of what slips into the swelling American stomach ... entertaining and eloquent' * Daily Telegraph *‘This is one of the most thought-provoking books I've read in a while ... After you read this book there will be things you don't want to eat, ever again ... An honest, brilliant, troubling book. I recommend it to anyone' * Evening Standard *‘Convivial, creative and deeply disturbing, though he does offer hope ... it has certainly changed the way I think about food' * Audrey Niffenegger, Guardian *‘On our we-need-to-know-this reading list ... a patient investigation of his nation's calorie industries' * Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisExplore the enchanting world of the Hedgerow Dolls! With 100% wool hand dyed felt Hedgerow Dolls and over 20 original knitted, felt and fabric outfits and accessories. 'Hedgerow' provides all the inspiration and know-how needed to bring these beautiful dolls to life. You will find�Felt bushel for collecting the knitted apples, dungarees with felt applique rabbit pockets, fallow deer knitted hat, felt fox satchel and many more. These designs are suitable for most toy makers, and contain step-by-step instructions and diagrams for machine sewing and hand stitching the components of each project. The Hedgerow Dolls are brought to life on the page by Simone Goodings's adorable illustrations.

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Book SynopsisGive those fingers a much-needed break (or some rigorous training) and jump around on your very own Teeny-Tiny Trampoline! LET'S BOUNCE! Slip the two 'legwarmers' onto your fingers and hop onto the 2-7/8' mini trampoline INCLUDES MINI BOOK: Box also includes a 32-page, 2-1/2' x 3' guide on fun, effective Finger Bounce moves and exercises for tired or out-of-shape fingers FUN AT HOME OR THE OFFICE: Take a reprieve from a stressful workday or your hectic schedule with a rejuvenating finger workout! GREAT WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT: Everyone will love this fun, silly, hilarious gift!

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Book SynopsisThe phenomenon that is Ted Lasso is not going away any time soon. This super-funny show about an American coach who comes to England to run a Premier League football team has captured the hearts of television watchers around the world – as well as caught the eye of critics and prize-givers worldwide. Perhaps it is the feel-good nature of the show and its timing that has seen it awarded Emmy awards aplenty, as well as many others.But it's more likely that such a funny, sharply scripted, brilliantly delivered comedy of manners, nationality, rationality, relationships and inspiration about someone who is so fundamentally decent and willing to help others, has mass appeal and critical acclaim. The third series is much anticipated, with Apple TV+ declaring that it will be out in 2022.Believe contains amusing quotes from the show, including many classic one-liners from Ted and the rest of the brilliant cast, as well as fun facts and stats about the actors, characters, writers and producers. Not to mention tea, scones and soccer. So let's quit goofing around and get on with it... Whistle! Whistle!SAMPLE QUOTE: 'I think I literally have a better understanding of who killed Kennedy than what is offside.' - Ted LassoSAMPLE FACT: Ted Lasso first appeared in a series of short NBC Sports promos featuring Jason Sudeikis in 2013.Table of Contents'Taking on a challenge…' The early story of Ted Lasso, how he came to the UK, and quotes relating to it. Interspersed with quotes and facts about the origins of the show. 'I do love a locker room.' Ted's relationship with the players and other staff undergoes a rollercoaster ride as they all get to know each other. Quotes from the show, critic reaction and fun facts. 'Explain offside to me.' The sport of football is fundamental to the series. This chapter features facts and quotes relating to the beautiful game as seen on the TV, and how critics and consumers have reacted to it. 'Hot brown water.' There are many British customs that Ted and Coach Beard have to embrace, and this chapter looks at them all, from tea and biscuits to getting around in a Mini. 'One in 11.' Famous for his inspirational quotes, this chapter covers the many ways Ted manages to understand, inspire and sometimes help his colleagues –and how they react to him. Also contains a smattering of quotes about the show, the actors and crew. 'I believe in Rom-communism.'It's not all fun and games for Ted, and there is a more serious element in the storylines.

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Book SynopsisThe book you need right now is finally here! From beloved spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer-author of the New York Times bestseller, The Untethered Soul-this transformative and highly anticipated guide will be your compass on an exciting new journey toward self-realization and unconditional happiness. Now more than ever, we're all looking to feel more joy, happiness, and deeper meaning in our lives. But are we looking in all the wrong places? When our sense of wholeness depends on things or people outside ourselves- whether it's a coveted job, a new house, a lavish vacation, or even the perfect relationship-sooner or later we're bound to feel unsatisfied. That's why we must look inside for real freedom, love, and inspiration. But how do we begin, and what do we do if we don't like what we find there? Living Untethered is the book to reach for. At once profoundly transcendent and powerfully practical, it provides clear guidance for moving beyond the thoughts, feelings, and habits that keep you stuck-so you can heal the pain of the past and let your spirit soar. On each page you'll discover a deeper understanding of your emotions, learn where your thoughts and moods come from, and uncover your natural energy flow. Finally, you'll find freedom from the psychological scars, or samskaras, that block you and keep you from reaching your highest potential. It's time to stop struggling and start experiencing. This miraculous book will show you how to put the spiritual teachings of Michael A. Singer into practice every day, and propel you toward a life of liberation, serenity, openness, and self-knowledge. Isn't it time you started Living Untethered?

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Book SynopsisGet ready to learn everything you never knew about plants and then some! Now in paperback, this illustrated compendium celebrates the plants you didn't even know you used, from your toothpaste to your car tires to the name of your great-great-aunt. This comprehensive overview also contains great plant projects you and your friends can try at home!Trade ReviewFunny and clever, with illustrations that are a feast for the eye. An instant classic. -- Sir Tim Smit * Co-founder of The Eden Project *A fun read from start to finish with some brilliant experiments. -- Neil Jones * Chelsea Physics Garden *I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast (Flying Eye) is a compendium of plants so full of dazzling, delicious pictures that it's like opening up a world-class garden in your hands. * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThis uplifting colour-by-number book explores the theme of happiness in more than 60 beautiful artworks. From cake shop windows to calming beach scenes, this heart-warming collection of images is perfect for the calming activity of colouring. The magic of colouring by numbers is that you don''t have to worry about drawing from scratch or choosing colours - simply match up the numbered section to the corresponding colour on the color-key and focus on completing the design. In this collection, the key has been placed on the back-flap and so can be flipped out beside your page for easy reference. Finished examples are also provided in full-colour on the inside cover for guidance.Designs include:• Tranquil sunsets• Cuddly animals• Scenes of nature• Mandala patternsReaders will find hours of contentment in colouring these positive images.ABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Arcturus Colour by Numbers Collection features peaceful and enchanting designs from an array of artists, printed on thick, high-quality paper and including a handy flip-out colour key.

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Book SynopsisThe House of Chanel is synonymous with not one, but two, iconic designers. First there was Gabrielle, and then there was Karl. Chanel is a house known for its signatures that not only changed the course of fashion history but still resonate today – the Little Black Dress, the tweed suit, costume jewellery, Chanel No5. These signatures were inspired by Gabrielle Chanel's taste, life experience and travels – but it was Karl Lagerfeld who took these signatures and ingeniously adapted them for the twenty-first century woman. From his first days at the helm of Chanel in the 1980s, to his creative application of the Chanel logo to everything from biker boots to a space rocket, King Karl's reign at Chanel is nothing if not legendary.Little Book of Chanel by Lagerfeld covers his most exquisite pieces, breathtaking catwalk shows and constant reinvention that have maintained Chanel as the most illustrious couture house in the world. Written by the bestselling author of Little Book of Chanel, this beautifully illustrated book is the essential guide to Lagerfeld's tenure at Chanel.Table of ContentsEarly Years • The Chanel Challenge • Evolution of the Brand • Global Identity • Chanel Muses • Advertising • Atelier • Blockbuster Shows

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Book SynopsisThe Instant Number One International Bestseller.Leadership Strategy and Tactics is the essential and practical guide to leadership and how to excel at it from Jocko Willink, the co-author of the number one New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership.Leadership is the most challenging of human endeavours. It is often misunderstood. It can bewilder, mystify and frustrate even the most dedicated practitioners. Leaders at all levels are often forced to use theoretical guesswork to make decisions and lead their troops.It doesn’t have to be that way.There are principles that can be applied and tenets that can be followed. There are skills that can be learned and manoeuvres that can be practised and executed. There are leadership strategies and tactics that have been tested and proven on the battlefield, in business and in life.Retired Navy SEAL Officer Jocko Willink delivers his powerful and pragmatic leadership methodology that teaches how to lead any team in any situation to victory. Here, you will learn how to:* Deal with egos and the problems they cause* Earn and build trust with both your subordinates and superiors* Instil pride in your team, without creating arrogance* Overcome challenges presented by a micromanaging, indecisive or weak boss* Create a disciplined team that regulates itself* Use leadership as a tool to teach, mentor, train and correct behaviour of team members* Operate at a maximum level of efficiency – and reap the rewards. . . and more. This book is step one towards becoming the commander of your own life. The rest is up to you.'Inspiring, practical and honest lessons that transcend the battlefield . . . read it and apply the lessons to any challenge' – Sarah Armstrong, CFO of Mesa Technical Associates, on The Dichotomy of LeadershipTrade ReviewUntil this point in my life, I’ve never read a book that reveals the truths of leadership in such detail and rawness. The true value of this book cannot be quantified in words -- Pete Roberts, co-founder and CEO of Origin Maine USA, on The Dichotomy of LeadershipThe Dichotomy of Leadership needs to come with a warning label: BRUTALLY HONEST. Finally, a book that tells the truth on how hard and complex it can be to tackle leadership challenges -- Lindi Horton, Director of Solution Engineering at SecureworksInspiring, practical and honest lessons that transcend the battlefield. Buy this book, read it and apply the lessons to any challenge -- Sarah Armstrong, CFO of Mesa Technical Associates, on The Dichotomy of LeadershipProvides even more depth and dimension to the principles of Extreme Ownership -- Sonja Winkler, Senior Director of Operations, Nashville Symphony, on The Dichotomy of Leadership

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Book SynopsisSelected as a Times best history Book of the Year 2024'Every page glittering with insight... [a] wonderful book' Dominic Sandbrook'Brilliantly written... evokes the wonder of an entire civilisation.' Tom Holland'Takes us beyond the familiar into a real, visceral, far more satisfying Viking world.' Dan Snow'A wondrous, gorgeously-written book' Rebecca Wragg SykesImagine a Viking, and a certain image springs to mind: a nameless, faceless warrior, leaping ashore from a longboat, and ready to terrorise the hapless local population of a northern European country.Yet while such characters define the Viking Age today, they were in the minority. This is the history of all the other people - children, enslaved people, seers, artisans, travellers, writers - who inhabited the medieval Nordic world. Encompassing not just Norway, Denmark and Sweden, but also Iceland, Greenland, parts of the British Isles, Continental Europe and Russia, this is a history of a Viking Age filled with real people of di

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Book SynopsisA fun collection of 24 amigurumi friend couples to crochet throughout the year. A Year of Amigurumi Friends is a book of crochet patterns featuring loveable animal character duos representing each month of the year. Inspired by seasonal activities, holidays, and events, readers and makers will have their hands busy all year long. You can follow along with the stories and characters as you enjoy a year of making with these crochet amigurumi patterns.The character designs feature different construction techniques, colour changes, textured stitches, and all the main characters have cute accessories to make this an exciting pattern collection for amigurumi and crochet lovers.A Year of Amigurumi Friends features:? Crochet patterns for fun character duos and their cute accessories for a year of making.? Amigurumi makes based on events and themes for each month throughout the year including holidays and special occasions.? Step-by-step instructions for all the crochet techniques required including assembling and finishing the amigurumi toys.

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Book SynopsisFrom critically acclaimed Irish horror writer A.M. Shine, the sequel to The Watchers, now adapted into a major motion picture produced by M. Night Shyamalan.YOU MAY HAVE ESCAPED... BUT YOU''LL NEVER BE FREE.After her terrifying experience at the hands of the Watchers, Mina has escaped to a cottage on the west coast of Ireland. She obsessively researches her former captors, desperate to find any way to prolong the safety of humankind.When Mina encounters a stranger near her home, she fears the worst for she knows the figure is not what it seems. Soon, people she has encountered start to disappear. Mina knows the Watchers'' power is growing. She flees for her life, but when she reports her fears she finds her sanity questioned. Can she convince people that the Watchers are real, and ready to strike or will she suffer the fate she has dreaded since she first encountered those malevolent beings?A chilling modern twist on the Gothic horror novel, perfect for fans of Kealan Patrick Burke, T. Kingfisher and classic horror.

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Book Synopsis A landmark book that overturns everything we think we know about humankind’s greatest idea.

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Book SynopsisThis beloved book has touched hundreds of thousands of lives with its profound and actionable advice. Retaining the core message of becoming more mindful in our relationships, this edition includes new and revised material that addresses how we live and love today. A new preface touches on David Richo?s experience with the book over time and outlines the key updates, including attention to online dating and modern communication styles as well as new perspectives on anger and ending relationships. ?Most people think of love as a feeling,? says Richo, ?but love is not so much a feeling as a way of being present.? How to Be an Adult in Relationships explores five hallmarks of mindful loving and how they play a key role in our relationships. Adult love is based on a mutual commitment to what Richo calls the ?five A?s?: attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection, and allowing. Brimming with practical exercises for couples and singles, How to Be an Adult in Relationships offers heartening insights into a lifelong journey of love. Topics include: ?Becoming conscious of our relationship patterns and how they relate to childhood ?Recognizing and attracting someone who can show adult love?Understanding the phases relationships go through ?Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries ?Overcoming fears of abandonment and engulfment ?Expressing anger and other emotions in adult and loving ways ?Surviving break-ups with our self-esteem intact ?Understanding love as a spiritual journey

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Book SynopsisPoetry Book Society RecommendationJoshua Idehen's collected works, Songbook comprises verses from Mercury-nominated and MOBO-winning albums by Sons of Kemet and The Comet Is Coming, alongside watershed poems of spoken word legend, newly captured in book form.

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR NONFICTIONA New Yorker Best Book of 2024 An Esquire Best Book of Fall 2024 Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard First Book Prize''Reads like a legal thriller'' ESQUIRE''As propulsive and affecting as it is infuriating'' VANITY FAIRA powerful work of reportage and American history that braids together the story of the forced removal of Native Americans onto treaty lands in the nation's earliest days, and a small-town murder in the 1990s that led to a Supreme Court ruling reaffirming Native rights to that land more than a century later.Before 2020, American Indian reservations made up roughly 55 million acres of land in the United States. By contrast, nearly 200 million acres are reserved for National Forests in the emergence of the United States as a nation, the government set aside more land for trees than for Indigenous peoples.In the 1830s, Muscogee people were rounded up by the US military at gunpoint and forced into exile halfway across the continent. At the time, they were promised this new land would be theirs for as long as the grass grew and the waters ran. But that promise was not kept. When Oklahoma was created on top of Muscogee land, the new state claimed their reservation no longer existed. Over a century later, a Muscogee citizen was sentenced to death for murdering another Muscogee citizen on tribal land. His defense attorneys argued that the murder occurred on the reservation of his tribe, and therefore Oklahoma didn't have the jurisdiction to execute him. Oklahoma asserted that the reservation no longer existed. In the summer of 2020, the Supreme Court settled the dispute. Its ruling would ultimately underpin multiple reservations covering almost half the land in Oklahoma, including the author's own Cherokee Nation.Here Rebecca Nagle recounts the generations long fight for tribal land and sovereignty in eastern Oklahoma. By chronicling both the contemporary legal battle and historic acts of Indigenous resistance, By the Fire We Carry stands as a landmark work of American history.

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Book SynopsisLonely Planet''sBest Day Walks Japan is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a hike that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Climb Mt Fuji, walk the Tohoku coast, and enjoy the views in Kamikochi. Get to the heart of Japan and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet''sBest Day Walks JapanTravel Guide: Colourmaps and images throughout Special features - on Japan highlights for walkers, kid-friendly walks, accessible trails and what to take Best for section helps you plan your trip and select walks that appeal to your interests Region profiles cover whe

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Book SynopsisA revolutionary new understanding of the human brain and its changeable nature. The brain is a dynamic, electric, living forest. It is not rigidly fixed but instead constantly modifies its patterns - adjusting to remember, adapting to new conditions, building expertise. Your neural networks are not hardwired but livewired, reconfiguring their circuitry every moment of your life. Covering decades of research - from synaesthesia to dreaming to the creation of new senses - and groundbreaking discoveries from Eagleman's own laboratory, Livewired surfs the leading edge of science to explore the most advanced technology ever discovered.Trade ReviewVivid . . . Since the passing of Isaac Asimov, we haven't had a working scientist like Mr Eagleman, who engages his ideas in such a variety of modes. Livewired reads wonderfully like what a book would be if it were written by Oliver Sacks and William Gibson, sitting on Carl Sagan's front lawn * * Wall Street Journal * *Chockfull of mind-bending ideas and dazzling insights. Eagleman's infectious enthusiasm, his use of fascinating anecdotes and his clear, effortless prose render the secrets of the brain's adaptability into a truly compelling page-turner. Livewired is a fun and whirlwind exploration of the most complex thing in the universe -- KHALED HOSSEINIAn altogether fascinating tour of the astonishing plasticity and interconnectedness inside the cranial cradle of all of our experience of reality, animated by Eagleman's erudite enthusiasm for his subject, aglow with the ecstasy of sense-making that comes when the seemingly unconnected snaps into a consummate totality of understanding -- MARIA POPOVA * * Brain Pickings * *An intellectually exhilarating look at neuroplasticity . . . Eagleman's skill as teacher, bold vision, and command of current research will make this superb work a curious reader's delight * * Publishers Weekly (starred review) * *Gets the science right and makes it accessible . . . completely upending our basic sense of what the brain is in the process . . . Exciting * * Harvard Business Review * *Eagleman brings the subject to life in a way I haven't seen other writers achieve before * * New Scientist * *David's a brilliant writer and thinker, and he knows more about how we tick and why we tick than anyone I know -- NEIL GAIMANLivewired is terrific. If you have a mind, David Eagleman will boggle it for you -- HUGH LAURIEMasterful . . . Outstanding popular science * * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) * *Praise for David Eagleman: The unaccountable, jaw-dropping quality of genius * * Observer * *

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Book SynopsisGeorge Orwell set out ‘to make political writing into an art’, and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature – his descriptions of authoritarian regimes helped to form a new vocabulary that is fundamental to understanding totalitarianism. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels in the English language, this new series of Orwell’s essays seeks to bring a wider selection of his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. In The Prevention of Literature, the third in the Orwell’s Essays series, Orwell considers the freedom of thought and expression. He discusses the effect of the ownership of the press on the accuracy of reports of events, and takes aim at political language, which ‘consists almost entirely of prefabricated phrases bolted together.’ The Prevention of Literature is a stirring cry for freedom from censorship, which Orwell says must start with the writer themselves: ‘To write in plain vigorous language one has to think fearlessly.’Trade Review'A writer who can – and must – be rediscovered with every age.' Irish TimesTable of ContentsWhy I Write, Note on the Text, Notes, A Brief Biographical Sketch of George Orwell

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Book SynopsisWith over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Mandarin Chinese and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK''s Mandarin Chinese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Mandarin Chinese.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transport, and much more.Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this Mandarin dictionary to discover: A guide to a wide range of useful Mandarin words and expressions. Structured sections around a theme (e.g. sports, food and drink, transport). Clear, attractive illustrations make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember. Whether you are brushing up on your skills or learning the language from scratch, this dictionary makes learning and understanding Mandarin easy. The words are shown visual

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Book SynopsisThe secret to happiness? Stop trying to find it - it''s not all it''s cracked up to be.Finding happiness is less about learning new tricks and more about unlearning ways of thinking holding you back: Stop chasing happiness, stop obsessing over what others think, stop caring too much about how you feel, stop making sacrifices for personal success.Here, academic and philosopher Frank Martela unpacks why we value happiness, and why chasing it is actually making you miserable. He reveals the secrets to Finland''s continued top rankings in the global happiness reports by showing that, actually, living with purpose and contentment is much more beneficial that striving to be happy. Building on Frank''s personal encounters with people from all walks of life during travels around Finland and abroad, this book blends personal stories and quirky anecdotes with the latest scientific research and ancient traditions to deliver a strong message about how you should approach life: what you should stop doing and what you should start doing instead, to find an enduring sense of contentment and an energizing sense ofpurpose for your own life.

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Book SynopsisWhen Russia invaded in 2022, Ukrainians became soldiers overnight. Journalist Tom Mutch stayed in Kyiv, documenting their sacrifices, major battles, hidden stories and the war's profound human and strategic impact.

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Book Synopsis'Naming and Necessity' has had a great and increasing influence. It redirected philosophical attention to neglected questions of natural and metaphysical necessity and to the connections between these and theories of naming, and of identity.Trade Review"Brilliant and very influential . . . stands up as an impressive and enduring work of philosophy, outstanding in its sweep, clarity and penetration."—Colin McGinn, Times Higher Education Supplement "When these lectures were first published eight years ago, they stood analytic philosophy on its ear. Everybody was either furious, or exhilarated, or thoroughly perplexed. No one was indifferent. This welcome republication provides a chance to look back at a modern classic, and to say something about why it was found so shocking and liberating."—Richard Rorty, London Review of BooksTable of ContentsPreface. Lecture I. Lecture II. Lecture III. Addenda.

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Book SynopsisThe Thomas Nelson KJV Pew Bible Large Print Edition has long been a trusted and durable Bible for use in churches and various worship settings. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.The classic King James Version, one of the most influential and beautiful works of art in the English language, continues to be the standard translation for numerous churches and millions of Christians. This bestselling Bible translation has helped inspire, encourage, and strengthen people from all walks of life.Invite your eyes to linger and engage God’s Word with new, easy-to-read Comfort Print® KJV Bibles from Thomas Nelson. Blending modern technology with old-wo

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword ix Introduction: Problem Solving for the Challenges of the Twenty-First Century xiii Chapter 1 Learn the Bulletproof Problem Solving Approach 1A straightforward seven-step process is the key to bulletproof problem solving. Chapter 2 Define the Problem 31Take time upfront to fully understand the problem and its context. Chapter 3 Problem Disaggregation and Prioritization 49Cleave the problem into manageable parts. Chapter 4 Build a Great Workplan and Team Processes 87Drive your workplans from hypotheses to action for efficient problem solving. Chapter 5 Conduct Analyses 111Start with summary statistics and heuristics to find simple answers to complex problems. Chapter 6 Big Guns of Analysis 135Employ sophisticated tools of analysis with confidence when they are needed. Chapter 7 Synthesize Results and Tell a Great Story 179Synthesize your analysis and turn it into a compelling narrative. Chapter 8 Problem Solving with Long Time Frames and High Uncertainty 195Add tools to address issues of long time frames and uncertainty. Chapter 9 Wicked Problems 235Unpick wicked problems to yield surprising insights. Chapter 10 Becoming a Great Problem Solver 253The magic of the bulletproof process is now yours. Appendix: Blank Worksheets for You to Try 259 About the Authors 265 Acknowledgments 267 Index 271

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Book Synopsis''A unique insight into human consciousness and its possibilities'' The Times''Incredible'' New Scientist''This book is important for everyone . . . I love this book'' Oprah WinfreyOn the morning of the 10th December 1996, Jill Bolte Taylor, a thirty-seven-year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist experienced a massive stroke when a blood vessel exploded in the left side of her brain. A neuroanatomist by profession, she observed her own mind completely deteriorate to the point that she lost the ability to walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life, all within the space of four hours. As the damaged left side of her brain - the rational, logical, detail and time-oriented side - swung in an out of function, Taylor alternated between two distinct and opposite realities: the euphoric Nirvana of the intuitive and emotional right brain, in which she felt a sense of complete well-being and peace; and the logical lefTrade ReviewThis book is important for everyone . . . I love this book * Oprah Winfrey *This book is important for everyone . . . I love this book * Oprah Winfrey *A unique insight into human consciousness and its possibilities * The Times *the incredible story of the neuroscientist who rebuilt her own mind after suffering a severe stroke. * New Scientist *

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Book SynopsisA playful guide to understanding the ways of normal people', The Autist's Guide to the Galaxy flips our usual scripts about neurodiversity. Following on from her internationally successful memoir, The Autists, Clara Törnvall has written a fun, comprehensive, and accessible explanation of neurotypical, or normal', behaviour. Full of facts, tips, and tests, and developed with input from other autists, this book places the difficulties autists face in the context of a world built for the neurotypical majority. It will help neurodiverse people and their families, friends, and loved ones navigate this world, nurture stronger relationships, and thrive.

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Book SynopsisIn the dusk hours of a November evening in 2020, James Crombie set out for the shore of Lough Ennell, Co. Westmeath with no goal except to find a brief reprieve from the chaos of modern life. One of Ireland?s most lauded sports photographers, Crombie had spent months each year travelling the globe, snapping glimpses of sporting glory amid roaring crowds. Once the pandemic arrived however, he found himself suspended in an unfamiliar moment of stillness, where his focus could roam beyond the pitch. When a close friend came to him in a moment of grief, the pair made for the lake.What Crombie found on the shore that evening - an undulating murmuration of starlings, dancing above the surface of the water - would change his life forever.Desperate to capture the beauty of the murmurations, and to better understand this phenomenon and the surroundings of the lake itself, Crombie began a four-year journey, travelling to lake shore for over 100 days per year. In his efforts to capture the formations of the magical birds, Crombie managed to chart the stunning natural cycles of the lake and the surrounding countryside. An incredible combination of narrative and photography, this is a book about one man?s quest to capture the beauty of an Irish natural phenomenon, and about how our local environments harbour a wealth of beauty and complexity, if only we?re able to look closely enough. The book also features an introduction by pioneering ornithologist Seán Ronayne.

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Book Synopsis"What a book. Slip between these covers. Satisfaction guaranteed."Kathy Lette, international bestselling writer and author of Puberty Blues, Mad Cows and The Boy Who Fell to EarthGet ready for the ride of your lifeFifty-plus looks nothing like it used to. Fitter, healthier, many of us hit half a century with little sign of slowing down. And yet...there's no denying that something happens to us sexually at 50. The menopause brings with it a whole slew of challenges, from bottomed-out libidos to painful sex, weight gain and body image issues. Many men grapple with erectile dysfunction and the mixed blessing that is Viagra. Toss in dodgy knees, stiff backs and fatigue and sex can become a source of stress rather than pleasure. Other challenges go beyond the physical: how do you ignite desire after decades with the same person? And what if you (or your partner) simply no longer wants to have sex?Happily, information and enthusiasm are all it takes to reclaim a robust sex life, whatever your situation. Let international sex expert Tracey Cox navigate you through what's actually happening to your body and what you can do about it. She'll show you how to age-proof your libido and stop comparing the sex you had when you were young with the sex you have now; how to arouse yourself and your partner (hello, sex toys!), how to flirt (remember?), how to create the perfect conditions for sex, what to do when infidelity visits, how to navigate sex when you're fifty- (or sixty- or seventy-) something and single, and so much more. Using a blend of research, case histories and personal anecdotes, Great Sex Starts at 50 is real, reassuring, honest, funny and most of all empowering. This is not about trying to stay young, or turning back the clock-it's about being the best version of yourself so you can live the second half of your life as happily as the first.Trade Review"Oh, OH, OHHH!!!!!!!! what a book. Slip between these covers. Satisfaction guaranteed." Kathy Lette, author of 11 international bestsellers, including Puberty Blues, Mad Cows and The Boy Who Fell to Earth.Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Five things that will revolutionise your sex lifeChapter 2: How to age-proof your libidoChapter 3: But I don't feel sexy anymoreChapter 4: The motherf*cker that is menopauseChapter 5: I love my partner, but don't want to have sex with them anymoreChapter 6: Women don't have a low libido, we're bored!Chapter 7: How to have (hot) sex without an erectionChapter 8: Why sex toys can solve most of your problemsChapter 9: How to survive in a sexless relationshipChapter 10: Affairs: Yours, theirs and dealing with the falloutChapter 11: Fiftysomething and singleReferencesFurther ReadingAcknowledgementsIndex

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Book Synopsis''We have left dry land and put out to sea! We have burned the bridge behind us - what is more, we have burned the land behind us!''Nietzsche''s devastating demolition of religion would have seismic consequences for future generations. With God dead, he envisages a brilliant future for humanity: one in which individuals would at last be responsible for their destinies.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.

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