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The Beginner's Guide to Vinyl: How to Build, Maintain, and Experience a Music Collection in Analog
by Jenna MilesThe ultimate guide to starting and keeping a record collection! Vinyl records are back--in a big way. Music lovers are turning back to vinyl for its pure sound and the fun of collecting. If you're ready to take the plunge, The Beginner's Guide to Vinyl will walk you through the basics of what is sure to become your newest passion. Whether your musical tastes are jazz, rock, country, classical, or show tunes, you can find vinyl records from your favorite artists--but you have to know where to look. And DJ-turned-vinyl-expert Jenna Miles will let you know all that and more. Check out:How records are madeWhere to purchase a turntableHow to take care of both the machine and your vinyl recordsAnd more!If you're a more advanced audiophile, you'll find plenty of information about hardware beyond the entry-level options, along with a backstage pass to tidbits and stories about artists and the industry that you've never heard before. It's the next best thing to an afternoon spent at the record store!
The Beginner's Guide to Walking the Buddha's Eightfold Path
by Jean Smith“Writing a ‘nuts and bolts’ guide that is genuinely wise, charmingly conversational, and a pleasure to read requires a particular talent, and Jean Smith has proved once again that she has it.”—Sylvia Boorstein, author of Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There The third of Jean Smith’s Beginner’s Guides focuses on the Buddha’s Eightfold Path— the concepts central to practicing the Buddha’s teachings in daily life. The eight steps on the path are: right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. Smith explains exactly what the Buddha had in mind, using translations of his own words and then elucidating them for us. Throughout the book are wonderful quotes from a broad range of Buddhist teachers, giving a taste of the very best each of them has to offer.
A Beginner's Guide To Web Application Penetration Testing (Tech Today)
by Ali AbdollahiA hands-on, beginner-friendly intro to web application pentesting In A Beginner's Guide to Web Application Penetration Testing, seasoned cybersecurity veteran Ali Abdollahi delivers a startlingly insightful and up-to-date exploration of web app pentesting. In the book, Ali takes a dual approach—emphasizing both theory and practical skills—equipping you to jumpstart a new career in web application security. You'll learn about common vulnerabilities and how to perform a variety of effective attacks on web applications. Consistent with the approach publicized by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), the book explains how to find, exploit and combat the ten most common security vulnerability categories, including broken access controls, cryptographic failures, code injection, security misconfigurations, and more. A Beginner's Guide to Web Application Penetration Testing walks you through the five main stages of a comprehensive penetration test: scoping and reconnaissance, scanning, gaining and maintaining access, analysis, and reporting. You'll also discover how to use several popular security tools and techniques—like as well as: Demonstrations of the performance of various penetration testing techniques, including subdomain enumeration with Sublist3r and Subfinder, and port scanning with Nmap Strategies for analyzing and improving the security of web applications against common attacks, including Explanations of the increasing importance of web application security, and how to use techniques like input validation, disabling external entities to maintain security Perfect for software engineers new to cybersecurity, security analysts, web developers, and other IT professionals, A Beginner's Guide to Web Application Penetration Testing will also earn a prominent place in the libraries of cybersecurity students and anyone else with an interest in web application security.
Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting: Simple Exercises and Workouts to Get Strong
by Kyle HuntFrom square one to living strong—a beginner's guide to weight lifting. You don't have to hire a personal trainer to learn how to lift weights the smart, safe way. The Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting is the perfect companion for men and women who are starting from scratch and want to begin working out at the gym or at home. From air squats to barbell bench presses, you'll explore beginner-friendly exercises with clear illustrations so you can perfect your form, get stronger while building muscle, and improve your cardiovascular health. The Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting can help you get the most out of your workout routine by sharing how to set up your home gym, safety tips, nutrition, and more. It doesn't matter who you are, your age, or physical ability, it's never too late to start weight lifting. This ultimate beginner's guide to weight lifting includes: Get started—Learn weight lifting fundamentals like how to choose the right weight, defining gym jargon, and using proper gym etiquette. Get training—Build muscle and stamina with 35 beginner-based exercises and a complete 4-week weight lifting routine that includes specific exercises, sets, and reps that can be modified for your skill level. Get results (and compliments)—You'll feel fitter and healthier, and you may even notice a firm muscle or two—plus you get well-timed encouragement when you need it. Lift weights without the heavy lifting—all you need is the Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting.
The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Nobel Prize: Advice for Young Scientists
by Peter DohertyIn The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Nobel Prize, Doherty recounts his unlikely path to becoming a Nobel Laureate. Beginning with his humble origins in Australia, he tells how he developed an interest in immunology and describes his award-winning, influential work with Rolf Zinkernagel on T-cells and the nature of immune defense. In prose that is at turns amusing and astute, Doherty reveals how his nonconformist upbringing, sense of being an outsider, and search for different perspectives have shaped his life and work.Doherty offers a rare, insider's look at the realities of being a research scientist. He lucidly explains his own scientific work and how research projects are selected, funded, and organized; the major problems science is trying to solve; and the rewards and pitfalls of a career in scientific research. For Doherty, science still plays an important role in improving the world, and he argues that scientists need to do a better job of making their work more accessible to the public. Throughout the book, Doherty explores the stories of past Nobel winners and considers some of the crucial scientific debates of our time, including the safety of genetically modified foods and the tensions between science and religion. He concludes with some "tips" on how to win a Nobel Prize, including advice on being persistent, generous, and culturally aware, and he stresses the value of evidence. The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Noble Prize is essential reading for anyone interested in a career in science.
The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Nobel Prize: Advice for Young Scientists
by Peter DohertyThe Nobel Prize-winning medical researcher recounts his unlikely career journey in a memoir that &“opens the vault to the world of science&” (Nature). Beginning with his humble origins in Australia, Peter Doherty tells how he developed an interest in immunology and describes his award-winning, influential work with Rolf Zinkernagel on T-cells and the nature of immune defense. In prose that is both amusing and astute, Doherty reveals how his nonconformist upbringing and search for different perspectives have shaped his life and work. Doherty offers an insider's look at the life of a research scientist. He lucidly explains his own scientific work and how research projects are selected, funded, and organized; the major problems science is trying to solve; and the rewards and pitfalls of a career in scientific research. He also explores the stories of past Nobel winners and considers some of the crucial scientific debates of our time, including the safety of genetically modified foods and the tensions between science and religion. He concludes with some "tips" on how to win a Nobel Prize, including advice on being persistent, generous, and culturally aware.
Beginner's Guide to Winning the Nobel Prize: A Life in Science: New Edition
by Peter DohertyIs it possible to be passionate about politics, football or R&B and still be a creative scientist? In this entertaining and inspiring account, Nobel Prize winner Peter Doherty offers readers an insider's guide into discovery science and the individuals who work in it.Starting with the story of his own career and its improbable origins in the outer suburbs of Brisbane, and its progression to a breakthrough discovery about how human immunity works. Doherty explores the realities of a life in science. How research projects are selected; how discovery science is resourced and organised; the big problems it is trying to solve; and the rewards and pitfalls of a career in scientific research: all these are explored in The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Nobel Prize.Doherty gives readers an insight into the issues that make him tick including his belief that the mission of science is to help make the world a better place to live in. He also essays answers to some of the great questions of our age. Are Nobel Prize winners exceptional human beings or just lucky? Are GMO crops really dangerous? And why can't scientists and born-again Christians get along?
A Beginner's Guide to Wooing Your Mate (Being(s) in Love #3)
by R. CooperA Being(s) in Love StoryZeki Janowitz has returned to his hometown of Wolf's Paw to start his wizarding career. Unfortunately, Wolf's Paw, a werewolf refuge, follows centuries of tradition and shuns human magic and a very human Zeki. He knows he's in for a struggle, but a part of him has always belonged in the mountain town, or rather belonged to Theo Greenleaf. Years away at school haven't lessened Zeki's crush on the quiet werewolf. When town gossip informs him Theo still suffers from his mate's rejection and does not date, it does little to ease Zeki's embarrassing feelings. He decides now's the time to get the man he's always wanted. Werewolves usually don't recover from losing their mates, and Theo barely pulled through by focusing on his love of baking. It's a daily struggle, and Zeki's return to Wolf's Paw shatters his peace. Theo doesn't know what to think when Zeki attempts to woo him, talking about his wizarding business and settling in town for good. It's like Zeki doesn't have a clue how his words years before left Theo a shell of a werewolf. Beginners in love, Theo and Zeki must seduce each other with a bit of heavenly baking and magic.
The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns: Learn to Write Patterns Others Can Knit
by Kate AtherleyCreate custom knitting patterns to share and sell!Writing clear, easy-to-follow knitting patterns is easier than you think! In The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns, knitting expert Kate Atherley provides everything you need to know to share your projects with fellow knitters. This one-stop guide includes concrete guidelines with lots of examples on everything from pattern writing basics, to schematics and charts, to handling multiple sizes, establishing a personal style sheet, and more. The book addresses the details of how to create complete, clear and easy-to-use knitting patterns, for any type of design, and for any level of knitter. You'll also find details on: • Pattern structure and elements • Formatting and layout • How to go from test knitting to a final publication • Online platforms, processes, and good business practices • An introduction to important copyright lawsA basic pattern template and resources are also provided. Whether you're looking to share a project with a close friend or your growing online customer base, The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns is the comprehensive guide that can help you translate your project into a set of instructions that any knitter can follow.
The Beginner's Guide to Zen Buddhism
by Jean SmithHere is a comprehensive introduction to Zen Buddhism for those who don't know how or where to begin, nor what to expect once they have started practicing. It includes the fundamentals of meditation practice (posture, technique, clothing), descriptions of the basic teachings and major texts, the teacher-student relationship, and what you will find when you visit a zendo, plus a history of Zen from the founding of Buddhism to its major schools in the West. In addition to answering the most frequently asked questions, it offers a listing of American Zen centers and resources, an annotated bibliography, and a glossary.
The Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving: With Project Patterns for Line Carving, Relief Carving, Carving in the Round, and Bird Carving
by William Johnston Charles Beiderman"An excellent book for all carvers." -- The Mallet"A woodcarver is one who can take a scrap of wood, breathe life into it with patient, skilled hands, and make it a warm object of lasting beauty. That is creativity," say award-winning craftsmen Beiderman and Johnston in this well-organized and highly instructive guidebook that tells you everything you need to know to create attractive woodcarvings.Especially written for the novice, it shows how to produce realistic animals, flowers, and humorous figures in a variety of forms: in the round, in relief, and as line carvings. A wide spectrum of more than 60 project patterns offers practical plans and ideas for carvers at all levels of expertise.The authors provide a detailed yet easy-to-follow introduction to carving tools and how to use them. There are also helpful hints to guide beginning carvers through difficult stages of carving, and expert advice on painting and finishing, woodcarving as gifts, how to exhibit and enter carvings in competition, and much more. You'll even find a whole chapter devoted to carving birds.Abundantly illustrated with over 200 photographs and detailed line drawings, this first paperback edition of The Beginner's Handbook of Woodcarving will be welcomed by any would-be woodcarver seeking a thorough, reliable, and crystal-clear introduction to the age-old art of carving wood.
The Beginner's (Idiot's) Guide to Long-Haul Flights
by Captain JockMost travellers find long-haul flights far from enjoyable. Long queues, bustling airports, endless security checks, more queues and, finally, cramped seating with pretty average food. Have you ever rushed through an airport, sweating to make a connection, only to find yourself sitting squashed between two people you would normally avoid at all costs and wondered 'There must be a better way'? Or are you a long-haul virgin, daunted by your upcoming trip? Then now is your chance to make the whole experience better. From booking your flight to arriving de-stressed at your destination, this little book will guide you through your long-haul flight trauma, step by step, enabling you to at least escape with your sanity and, at best, perhaps spread out on an extra seat or two where you can relax, get fed first and enjoy an extra mini bottle of wine to soothe away your stress.
Beginners’ Italian (Teach Yourself Ser.)
by Vittoria BowlesLearn to speak, read, write and understand Italian! Love, Travel, Study, Work, Friendship—whatever your reason for wanting to learn, Beginners&’ Italian will help you to: Communicate naturally in everyday situations. Build your confidence with easy-to-follow explanations and plenty of practice activities. Understand and pronounce Italian easily with online audio. Remember what you learn with our effective Discovery Method. Focus your learning and track your progress with practical tools and planners. Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. Is this course for me? Beginners' Italian is for absolute beginners and those who&’ve had some previous experience with the language and want to refresh their knowledge. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Italian. There are extensive illustrations and tools to help you plan your studies and track your progress, all designed to support learning on your own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course, and it&’s the perfect resource to pair with a language-learning app. Where do I go next? Continue learning with Teach Yourself Complete Italian and Enjoy Italian. Have some fun with our Short Stories in Italian for Beginners by Olly Richards' or 50 Italian Coffee Breaks. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 85 years.
The Beginner's KetoDiet Cookbook
by Martina Slajerova“It’s a fantastic resource for beginner keto-eaters, but I would argue it’s the perfect companion for long-time keto-eaters, too!” —Hello Glow.coThe transition to a keto diet can be difficult, but this “induction” phase doesn’t have to be! Best-selling author of The KetoDiet Cookbook, Martina Slajerova, explains the first tricky few weeks as your metabolism readjusts to burning fat rather than carbs.The ketogenic diet has become the go-to healthy diet for losing weight, managing diabetes, and possibly preventing and managing conditions such as neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Every recipe in The Beginner’s KetoDiet Cookbook is designed to meet the special nutrient requirements of the induction phase. Just some of the dishes you’ll be enjoying include:Breakfast Chili ·Anti-Inflammatory Egg Drop Soup ·Ricotta & Pepper Mini-Tarts ·Avocado Power Balls ·Salmon Ramen ·Dulce de Leche Fudge ·Chocolate Electrolyte SmoothiesFrom quick “keto-flu” remedies and curbing cravings, to avoiding pitfalls like incorrect macronutrient balances and “zero-carb” approaches, The Beginner’s KetoDiet Cookbook puts you on the right path to lose weight, get healthy, and enjoy all the benefits of the ketogenic diet for the long-term
Beginners’ Latin American Spanish: The essential first step to learn basic Latin American Spanish
by Juan Kattan-IbarraLearn to speak, read, write and understand Spanish! Love, Travel, Study, Work, Friendship—whatever your reason for wanting to learn, Beginners&’ Latin American Spanish will help you to: Communicate naturally in everyday situations. Build your confidence with easy-to-follow explanations and plenty of practice activities. Understand and pronounce Spanish easily with online audio. Remember what you learn with our effective Discovery Method. Focus your learning and track your progress with practical tools and planners. Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. Is this course for me? Beginners' Latin American Spanish is for absolute beginners and those who&’ve had some previous experience with the language and want to refresh their knowledge. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Latin American Spanish. There are extensive illustrations and tools to help you plan your studies and track your progress, all designed to support learning on your own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course, and it&’s the perfect resource to pair with a language-learning app. Where do I go next? Continue learning with Teach Yourself Complete Latin American. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 85 years.
Beginners' Love
by Norma KleinJoel is seventeen, shy, and inexperienced. Leda has a lot to teach him .......
Beginner's Luck
by Alyssa BrugmanShelby's pony Blue has been evicted from his field. Shelby's parents have threatened to give him away to the local riding school, unless Shelby can find a new place fast. It seems the Matchstick Town Challenge prize money is the answer to all her problems, but the Matchstick Town has a secret. Who else knows about this mysterious place, and what are they hiding?
Beginner's Luck (Chance of a Lifetime #1)
by Kate ClaybornA popular ebook original now in print for the first time, here is the debut novel in a whip-smart, witty, and thoughtful romantic trilogy about three friends who impulsively buy a lottery ticket, and never suspect the many ways their lives will change—or that for each of them, love will be the biggest win of all. Will appeal to fans of Emily Henry and classic romance with a fresh, contemporary flair. Kit Averin is anything but a gambler. A scientist with a quiet, steady job at a university, Kit&’s focus has always been maintaining the acceptable status quo. A sudden windfall doesn&’t change that, with one exception: the fixer-upper she plans to buy, her first and only real home. It&’s more than enough to keep her busy, until an unsettlingly handsome, charming, and determined corporate recruiter shows up in her lab—and manages to work his way into her heart . . . Ben Tucker is surprised to find that the scientist he wants for his company&’s engineering division is a young woman—and a beautiful, sharp-witted one at that. Talking her into a big-money corporate position is harder than he expects, but he&’s willing to put in the time, especially when sticking around for the summer gives him a chance to reconnect with his dad. But the longer he stays, the more questions he has about his own future—and who might be in it. What begins as a chilly rebuff soon heats up into an attraction neither Kit nor Ben can deny—and finding themselves lucky in love might just be priceless . . . PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF KATE CLAYBORN &“A classic author writing in the modern age, Clayborn is in a league entirely her own.&” —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Soulmate Equation&“A sweet novel that reminds you going back is sometimes the best path forward . . . and that planning is never as rewarding as doing.&” —Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here&“Kate Clayborn&’s writing is magnetic and witty and expansive.&” —Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis
Beginner's Luck
by Len LevinsonBastard son of an outlaw and a whore, handsome Duane Braddock, seventeen, stumbles off the stage into lawless Titusville and gets his first look at the real world just before he's robbed. Two weeks out of the monastery that raised him, Duane can't ride a horse, shoot a gun, and is defenseless against the wiles of Wild West life, such as warm whiskey, wanton women, and screaming lead. But within forty-eight hours, Duane is feared by every gunman in the country as the notorious, quick-shooting, tough-riding, hard-loving Pecos Kid. Before the week is out, his victims include the town's best and worst: the richest man, the meanest gang, the fastest gun, the prettiest woman, and the greatest friend a lucky new cowboy ever had. How it all comes to pass is how real legends are born...
Beginner's Luck
by Laura Pedersen"There could be no doubt left in anyone's mind that my life had all the makings of a country-and-western song." The second of seven children (with another on the way), Hallie Palmer has one dream: to make it to Vegas. Normally blessed with an uncanny gift for winning at games of chance, she's just hit a losing streak. She's been kicked out of the casino she frequents during school hours, lost all her money for a car on a bad bet at the track, and has been grounded by her parents. Hallie decides the time as come to cut her losses.Answering an ad in the local paper, she lands a job as yard person at the elegant home of the sixty-ish Mrs. Olivia Stockton, a wonderfully eccentric rebel who scribes acclaimed poetry along with the occasional soft-core porn story. Under the same wild roof is Olivia's son, Bernard, an antiques dealer and gourmet cook who turns out mouthwatering cuisine and scathing witticisms, and Gil, Bernard's lover, whose down-to-earth sensibilities provide a perfect foil to the Stocktons' outrageous joie de vivre. Here, in this anything-goes household, Hallie has found a new family. And she's about to receive the education of her life.From a wonderful new voice in fiction comes the freshest and funniest novel to barrel down the pike since Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café. In Beginner's Luck, Laura Pedersen introduces us to the endearing oddballs and eccentrics of Cosgrove County, Ohio, who burst to life and steal our hearts-and none more so than Hallie Palmer, sixteen, savvy, and wise beyond her years, a young woman who knows life is a gamble . . . and sometimes you have to bet the house.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Beginner's Luck
by Laura PedersenNormally blessed with an uncanny gift for winning at games of chance, she’s just hit a losing streak. She’s been kicked out of the casino she frequents during school hours, lost all her money for a car on a bad bet at the track, and has been grounded by her parents. Hallie decides the time as come to cut her losses. Answering an ad in the local paper, she lands a job as yard person at the elegant home of the sixty-ish Mrs. Olivia Stockton, a wonderfully eccentric rebel who scribes acclaimed poetry along with the occasional soft-core porn story. Under the same wild roof is Olivia’s son, Bernard, an antiques dealer and gourmet cook who turns out mouthwatering cuisine and scathing witticisms, and Gil, Bernard’s lover, whose down-to-earth sensibilities provide a perfect foil to the Stocktons’ outrageous joie de vivre. Here, in this anything-goes household, Hallie has found a new family. And she’s about to receive the education of her life. From a wonderful new voice in fiction comes the freshest and funniest novel to barrel down the pike since Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café. In Beginner’s Luck, Laura Pedersen introduces us to the endearing oddballs and eccentrics of Cosgrove County, Ohio, who burst to life and steal our hearts–and none more so than Hallie Palmer, sixteen, savvy, and wise beyond her years, a young woman who knows life is a gamble... and sometimes you have to bet the house.
The Beginner's Photography Guide: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Manual for Getting the Most From Your Digital Camera, New Edition
by DKAll you need is a digital camera or a mobile phone and this best-selling book to unlock your full potential as a photographer.From choosing the right equipment and aperture exposure to adjusting focus and flash, The Beginner's Photography Guide explains key concepts in clear and simple terms to help you make the most of your camera.Written for absolute beginners, this handbook contains step-by-step tutorials covering the whole range of camera functions and photographic techniques. Each chapter of the book is full of practical hands-on projects that will help you get the best from your camera. At-a-glance comparison images show how camera settings can produce remarkably different pictures. The results are shown side by side with each technique, along with the setting used to create a particular look or effect. You'll also learn how to enhance your images using a range of innovative ideas adopted by professionals.This revised edition has been updated to reflect all the latest developments in technology and creative trends in digital image-making. This manual will teach you all the tips and techniques you need to ensure that your memorable moments are captured perfectly every time!
The Beginner's Photography Guide: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Manual for Getting the Most from Your Digital Camera
by Chris Gatcum DKIn contrast to the jargon-filled manuals that come with most digital cameras, The Beginner's Photography Guide presents step-by-step digital slr camera basics, while introducing and demonstrating a wide variety of techniques that will inspire the novice digital photographer. Grouped together by themes — color, composition, natural light, framing, and more — each camera technique is broken down into an easy-to-follow step-by-step sequence, and features annotated photographs and suggestions on getting the best from digital slr cameras and taking eye-catching photos.
Beginner's Racquetball
by Jack KramerThis book is written for all those people who want to play racquetball for recreation and for sport and do it successfully. Includes information on different grips and strategies.
Beginners’ Spanish
by Angela Gonzalez-HeviaLearn to speak, read, write and understand Spanish! Love, Travel, Study, Work, Friendship—whatever your reason for wanting to learn, Beginners&’ Spanish will help you to: Communicate naturally in everyday situations. Build your confidence with easy-to-follow explanations and plenty of practice activities. Understand and pronounce Spanish easily with online audio. Remember what you learn with our effective Discovery Method. Focus your learning and track your progress with practical tools and planners. Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. Is this course for me? Beginners' Spanish is for absolute beginners and those who&’ve had some previous experience with the language and want to refresh their knowledge. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Spanish. There are extensive illustrations and tools to help you plan your studies and track your progress, all designed to support learning on your own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course, and it&’s the perfect resource to pair with a language-learning app. Where do I go next? Continue learning with Teach Yourself Complete Spanish and Enjoy Spanish. Have some fun with our Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners by Olly Richards' or 50 Spanish Coffee Breaks. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 85 years.