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A History of Pi Ed 19
epub | 8.67 MB | English | Petr Beckmann
Description: The history of pi, says the author, though a small part of the history of mathematics, is nevertheless a mirror of the history of man. Petr Beckmann holds up this mirror, giving the background of the times when pi made progress - and also when it did not, because science was being stifled by militarism or religious fanaticism.
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The American Dream Is Not Dead (But Populism Could Kill It) (New Threats to Freedom)
epub | 3.41 MB | English | Michael R. Strain
Description: Populists on both sides of the political aisle routinely announce that the American Dream is dead. According to them, the game has been rigged by elites, workers can't get ahead, wages have been stagnant for decades, and the middle class is dying.
Michael R. Strain, director of economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, disputes this rhetoric as both wrong and dangerous. In this succinctly argued volume, he sho that, on measures of economic opportunity and quality of life, there has never been a better time to be alive in America. He backs his argument with overwhelming-and underreported-data to show how the facts favor realistic optimism.
He warns, however, that the false prophets of populism pose a serious danger to our current and future prosperity. Their policies would leave workers worse off. And their erroneous claim that the American Dream is dead could discourage people from taking advantage of real opportunities to...
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Hammer to Fall
epub | 2.45 MB | English | John Lawton | 2020
Description: British agent Joe Wilderness returns in "Lawton's ongoing recreation of Cold War chicanery . . . one of the great pleasures of modern spy fiction" (Mick Herron, award-winning author of the Slough House series). It's London, the swinging sixties, and by all rights MI6 spy Joe Wilderness should be having as good a time as James Bond. But alas, his postings are more grim than glamorous. In the wake of what became an embarrassing disaster for MI6 in a divided Berlin, Wilderness is reprimanded with a posting to remote northern Finland under the guise of a cultural exchange program to promote Britain abroad. Bored by his work, and with nothing to spy on, Wilderness strikes a deal with his old KGB pal Kostya to smuggle vodka into the USSR. But there is something fishy about why Kostya has suddenly turned up in Finland-and MI6 intelligence from London points to a connection with cobalt mining in the region, a critical component in the casing of the...
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No One Understands You and What to Do About It
epub | 450.55 KB | English | 9781625274120 | Heidi Halvorson | 2015
Description: Have you ever felt you're not getting through to the person you're talking to, or not coming across the way you intend? You're not alone.
That's the bad ne. But there is something we can do about it. Heidi Grant Halvorson, social psychologist and bestselling author, explains why we're often misunderstood and how we can fix that.
Most of us assume that other people see us as we see ourselves, and that they see us as we truly are. But neither is true. Our everyday interactions are colored by subtle biases that distort how others see us-and also shape our perceptions of them.
You can learn to clarify the message you're sending once you understand the lenses that shape perception:
• Trust. Are you friend or foe?
• Power. How much influence do you have over me?
• Ego. Do you make me feel insecure?
Based on decades of research in psychology and social science, Halvorson explains how these lenses affect our interactions-and how to manage them.
Once you understand the science of perception, you'll communicate more clearly, send the messages you intend to send, and improve your personal relationships. You'll also become a fairer and more accurate judge of others. Halvorson even offers an evidence-based action plan for repairing a damaged reputation.
This book is not about making a good impression, although it will certainly help you do that. It's about coming across as you intend. It's about the authenticity we all strive for.
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Say This, Not That A Foolproof Guide to Effective Interpersonal Communication
epub | 1.2 MB | English | Carl Alasko Ph. D.
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This simple, straightforward guide to effective communication is for anyone who has ever wanted to "eat their words."
Do you ever feel that your words produce the exact opposite effect of what you were hoping for-escalating tensions rather than solving problems? Author of Emotional Bullshit Carl Alasko has found that with the right guidance, anyone can learn effective communication skills. In Say This, Not That, Alasko presents readers with simple instructions for what to say . . . and what not to say. Accompanying each pair of statements is a brief discussion of what makes one so negative and destructive, and the other inviting of the kind of discussion needed. This book is the ultimate resource for anyone who longs to consistently say the right thing at the right time.
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The Myth of Chinese Capitalism The Worker, the Factory, and the Future of the World
epub | 14.59 MB | English | Dexter Roberts
Description: The untold story of how restrictive policies are preventing China from becoming the world's largest economy
Dexter Roberts lived in Beijing for two decades working as a reporter on economics, business and politics for Bloomberg. In his book, The Myth of Chinese Capitalism, Roberts sho readers the reality behind today's financially-ascendant China and pulls the curtain back on how the Chinese manufacturing machine is actually powered. He focuses on two towns-the village of Binghuacun in the province of Guizhou, one of China's poorest regions, a region that sends the highest proportion of its youth away to become migrants; and Dongguan, China's most infamous factory town located in Guangdong and home to both the largest number of migrant workers and the country's biggest manufacturing base. Within these two towns and the people that move between them, Roberts focuses on the story of the Mo family, former farmers now turned migrant workers who...
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The Innovation Complex Cities, Tech, and the New Economy
epub | 14.95 MB | English | Sharon Zukin | 2020
Description: You hear a lot these days about "innovation and entrepreneurship" and about how "good jobs" in tech will save our cities. Yet these common tropes hide a stunning reality: local lives and fortunes are tied to global capital. You see this clearly in metropolises such as San Francisco and New York that have emerged as "superstar cities." In these cities, startups bloom, jobs of the future multiply, and a meritocracy trained in digital technology, backed by investors who control deep pools of capital, forms a new class: the tech-financial elite. In The Innovation Complex, the eminent urbanist Sharon Zukin sho the way these forces shape the new urban economy through a rich and illuminating account of the rise of the tech sector in New York City. Drawing from original intervie with venture capitalists, tech evangelists, and economic development officials, she sho how the ecosystem forms and reshapes the city from the ground up. Zukin explores the people and plans that...
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120 Hot Chocolate Recipes
epub | 1.04 MB | English | 9781540607980 | Bonnie Scott
Description: Everyone loves a steaming mug of hot cocoa! With this fantastic collection of hot chocolate recipes from home and around the globe, you're sure to find one to warm you inside and out. This isn't just your grandma's cocoa recipe. Everyone's favorite comfort beverage, cocoa, is as varied as the nations in which it's found. There are even some new twists to the traditional winter hot drink - you'll find frozen cocoa and alcohol-laced versions. Along with all the traditional variations and the modern twists, you'll take your cocoa sipping to the next level with unique spices and flavor add-ons. With 120 hot chocolate and whipped cream recipes to try out, you'll never hear a grumble when you ask if everyone is ready for a cup of cocoa!
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Activate Your Brain How Understanding Your Brain Can Improve Your Work and Your Life
epub | 1.35 MB | English | Scott G. Halford
Description: Push your brain to full power, for success at the office and at home. Would you like more control over your life and your work? Would you like greater stamina as you carry out your daily tasks? How about more significance and meaning as you move forward in your career? Scott Halford sho us how we can all find these things if we simply understand how to activate the full potential of the brain. This incredible organ is still full of mystery, but we know enough to harness its power better than ever before. We just have to recognize how the brain works, and understand the actions we can take to help it perform at its best. Combining research, anecdote, and inspiration, Activate Your Brain sho you how small steps toward better brain function and management can eventually lead to success on a whole new level. Each chapter offers "Activations"-exercises that help optimize your brain function to...
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Basic Composting All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started
epub | 105.05 MB | English | Eric Ebeling, Carl Hursh, Patti Olenick
Description: Each technique illustrated with color photos. Details on what and what not to compost. Suggested uses for finished compost.
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Complete Mountain Bike Maintenance
epub | 19.32 MB | English | Mike Davis | 2013
Description: Complete Mountain Bike Maintenance provides mountain bike enthusiasts with step-by-step guidance to maintaining and repairing their bikes, combining an easy-to-use format and design with high quality photographs of the latest equipment. The book guides the reader through every problem that may occur on a mountain bike and sho how to repair it. It also give tips on how to spot the early warning signs of trouble so that you can fix the problem before it you need to get involved with costly replacements. It is the perfect reference manual to have in your shed or workshop and also contain lots of tips on how to conduct quick repairs if you get into trouble while out on the road.
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Cutting Edge Router Tips & Tricks
epub | 26.11 MB | English | Jim Stack
Description: Get more out of your router! With the right accessories and a little know-how, a router can take the place of much larger and more expensive tools. Cutting-Edge Router Tips & Tricks gives you the tools and techniques you need to make your router one of the most versatile tools in your shop. Jim Stack, editor of Popular Woodworking Books, sho you how to build over 20 jigs and fixtures to boost the router's utility and add flare to your favorite projects with detailed photographs and step-by-step instructions. Unlike many router books, Cutting-Edge Router Tips & Tricks demonstrates not only how to make a variety of jigs and fixtures, but also how to use them. The second part of the book walks you through the construction of three basic, beautiful projects complete with full-color photographs and clear direction. You'll see your router - and the possibilities for your projects - in a whole new way!
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Learn Active Directory Management in a Month of Lunches
epub | 7.41 MB | English | Richard Siddaway
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Piano Notes The World of the Pianist
epub | 2.36 MB | English | Charles Rosen
Description: Charles Rosen is one of the world's most talented pianists -- and one of music's most astute commentators. Known as a performer of Bach, Beethoven, Stravinsky, and Elliott Carter, he has also written highly acclaimed criticism for sophisticated students and professionals.In Piano Notes, he writes for a broader audience about an old friend -- the piano itself. Drawing upon a lifetime of wisdom and the accumulated lore of many great performers of the past, Rosen sho why the instrument demands such a stark combination of mental and physical prowess. Readers will gather many little-known insights -- from how pianists vary their posture, to how splicings and microphone placements can ruin recordings, to how the history of composition was dominated by the piano for two centuries. Stories of many great musicians abound. Rosen reveals Nadia Boulanger's favorite way to avoid commenting on the performances of her friends ("You know what I think," spoken with utmost earnestness),...
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Simply Built Cabinets
epub | 14.42 MB | English | Danny Proulx | 2011
Description: Yes, cabinets are those things that make up the storage in a kitchen. And they are the built-in storage spaces in your bathroom, den and other rooms. But cabinets are also free-standing storage units like bookcases. Building cabinets is really building boxes and there are simple techniques to create solid, quality cabinets that look great.Learn easy steps for making doors and drawers for your cabinets; how to make counter tops, install hardware and more.
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Sloane's New Bicycle Maintenance Manual
epub | 13.55 MB | Eugene Sloane
Description: Eugene A. Sloane, one of the leading authorities on bicycles and bicycling, has completely revised and expanded his invaluable Bicycle Maintenance Manual, adding all new information on equipment, tools, and the latest in bicycle technology. With more than 250 photographs, many of them detailing step-by-step processes such as installing a chain, mending a flat, and building a wheel, Sloane's New Bicycle Maintenance Manual is a must for cyclists of all levels of experience.The combination of illustrations and Sloane's extrememly accessible instructions makes tasks like adjusting brakes, removing derailleurs, and painting a frame projects you can take on at home. THe dozens of topics covered also include: - tires, tubes and valves - cranks, chainwheels and chains- handlebars and stems - wheel alignment and lacing - touring maintenance - seats, seatposts and more
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Armenia Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
epub | 5.15 MB | English | Susan Solomon | 2010
Description: Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.
Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include:
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Azerbaijan Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
epub | 7.65 MB | English | Nikki Kazimova | 2011
Description: For Westerners, the modern state of Azerbaijan may be hard to pinpoint. This small, oil-rich country in the southern Caucasus, on the southwestern shore of the Caspian Sea, only made its way on to the contemporary world map after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. As the world shrinks and competition for precious resources intensifies, the direction this strategically and economically important country takes will affect us all.
The historically tolerant and pluralist Azeri people have an ancient history and a rich culture. Azerbaijan lay on the route of the Great Silk Road, the trade network that connected China with Europe, and its people have lived through centuries of conquests by different imperial powers. It was also situated in the heart of the Great Game, the struggle for control of Central Asia played out between Russia and the West at the turn on the nineteenth century, which seems to be going through a modern remake. Azerbaijan has been called "the...
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Bosnia & Herzegovina Culture Smart The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
epub | 6.09 MB | English | Elizabeth Hammond | 2009
Description: Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.
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China Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
epub | 5.15 MB | English | Kathy Flower | 2003
Description: The spectacular Beijing Olympics of 2008 signalled China's arrival as a superpower on the world stage. The global economic crisis that followed in 2008-9 saw it become banker to the West, poised to eclipse the United States. This new edition of Kathy Flower's bestselling Culture Smart! China has been revised and updated by the author to take on board the transformation in China's fortunes and the changing face of Chinese society. As China flexes its economic and political muscle abroad, ordinary people feel a new pride in their country's achievements. The embrace of free-market capitalism by the communist state has spread prosperity to many, with fortunes being made by some. But it has created losers as well as winners, particularly in the countryside. Gone is the security of the state's "iron rice bowl" provision for life, and unemployment or dispossession have opened up social gaps that could threaten its stability. For the moment the rumbling discontent is below the radar...
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