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Lust's Latinum Lost (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
by Paula M. Block Terry J. ErdmannBusiness is down at Quark’s Public House, Café, Gaming Emporium, Holosuite Arcade, and Ferengi Embassy to Bajor. Way down. Lower level of hell down. The station is bustling, but residents and visitors are spending more time (and latinum) at the new Deep Space 9's park, sports fields, theater, swimming complex, and who knows what else, than they are at Quark’s establishment. All of Quark's misfortunes just could be reversed, however, when he finds out that one of the steamiest holonovels to hit the Alpha Quadrant in years is up for grabs. And he has an inroad to acquiring it before anyone else. Or does he?
You Can't Be Serious
by Kal PennThe star of the Harold and Kumar franchise, House, and Designated Survivor recounts why he rejected the advice of his aunties and guidance counselors and, instead of becoming a doctor or &“something practical,&” embarked on a surprising journey that has included confronting racism in Hollywood, meeting his future husband, and working in the Obama administration, in this &“incredibly joyful and insightful&” (Kiefer Sutherland) memoir.You Can&’t Be Serious is a series of funny, consequential, awkward, and ridiculous stories from Kal Penn&’s idiosyncratic life. It&’s about being the grandson of Gandhian freedom fighters, and the son of immigrant parents: people who came to this country with very little and went very far—and whose vision of the American dream probably never included their son sliding off an oiled-up naked woman in the raunchy Ryan Reynolds movie Van Wilder…or getting a phone call from Air Force One as Kal flew with the country&’s first Black president. &“By turns hilarious, poignant, and inspiring&” (David Axelrod, New York Times bestselling author), Kal reflects on the most exasperating and rewarding moments from his journey so far. He pulls back the curtain on the nuances of opportunity and racism in the entertainment industry and recounts how he built allies, found encouragement, and dealt with early reminders that he might never fit in. He describes his initially unpromising first date with his now-fiancé Josh, involving an 18-pack of Coors Light and an afternoon of watching NASCAR. And of course, he reveals how, after a decade and a half of fighting for and enjoying successes in Hollywood, he made the terrifying but rewarding decision to take a sabbatical from a fulfilling acting career for an opportunity to serve his country as an Obama White House aide. Above all, You Can&’t Be Serious shows that everyone can have more than one life story. The book &“is insightful, funny, and instructive for anyone who&’s ever grappled with how they fit into the American dream&” (Ronan Farrow, New York Times bestselling author), and demonstrates that no matter who you are and where you come from, you have many more choices than those presented to you. And okay, yes, it&’s also about how Kal accidentally (and very stupidly) accepted an invitation to take the entire White House Office of Public Engagement to a strip club—because, let&’s be honest, that&’s the kind of stuff you really want to hear about.
The Paris Daughter
by Kristin HarmelInstant New York Times bestseller! &“A gorgeous, gut-wrenching&” (Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author) historical novel about two mothers facing unthinkable choices as the Nazis invade France—from the New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel. Paris, 1939: Young mothers Elise and Juliette become fast friends the day they meet in the beautiful Bois de Boulogne. Though there is a shadow of war creeping across Europe, neither woman suspects that their lives are about to irrevocably change. When Elise becomes a target of the German occupation, she entrusts Juliette with the most precious thing in her life—her young daughter, playmate to Juliette&’s own little girl. But nowhere is safe in war, not even a quiet little bookshop like Juliette&’s Librairie des Rêves, and, when a bomb falls on their neighborhood, Juliette&’s world is destroyed along with it. When the war finally ends, Elise returns to reunite with her daughter, only to find her friend&’s bookstore reduced to rubble—and Juliette nowhere to be found. What happened to her daughter in those last, terrible moments? Juliette has seemingly vanished without a trace, taking all the answers with her. Elise&’s desperate search leads her to New York—and to Juliette—one final, fateful time. A sweeping celebration of resilience, motherhood, and love, The Paris Daughter is &“historical fiction at its best&” (Sadeqa Johnson, New York Times bestselling author).
Halo: Smoke and Shadow (Halo #19)
by Kelly GayAn original digital-first enovella set in the Halo Universe and based on the New York Times bestselling video game series!Find. Claim. Profit. In a post-war galaxy littered with scrap, it’s the salvager’s motto. And with a fast ship and a lust for adventure, Rion Forge has certainly made her mark on the trade. When the discovery of a wrecked UNSC cruiser brings Rion’s past back to haunt her, stirring fresh hope into a decades-old wound, she’s hell-bent on finding answers: What really happened to her father and his ship, the Spirit of Fire? This digital-first enovella also contains the complete text of Kelly Gay's short story “Into the Fire,” originally featured in the collection Halo: Fractures.
Angels and Us
by Mortimer J. AdlerA wonderfully enlightening work on the affinities between angels and human beings.Mortimer Adler has always been ahead of his time. In 1982, before the current revival of interest in angels, Dr. Adler published "The Angels and Us," an engaging look at the various images and hierarchies of angels (including guardian angels). Dr. Adler, the bestselling author of "Ten Philosophical Mistakes," "Aristotle for Everybody," and "The Great Ideas," speculates on the existence of angels; why Jews, Christians, and Muslims believe in angels, and the ways angels have been viewed as objects of religious belief and philosophical thought. This is a wonderfully enlightening work on the affinities between angels and human beings.
Sharing Too Much: Musings from an Unlikely Life
by Richard Paul EvansThe #1 New York Times bestselling author and delivers a charming and inspirational collection of personal essays about family, life, and love.Before he was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of holiday classics such as The Christmas Box, Richard Paul Evans was a young boy being raised by a suicidal mother and dealing with relentless bullying. He could not fathom what the future held for him. Now, in this intimate and heartfelt collection of personal essays, Evans shares his moving journey. With his signature &“seasoned finesse&” (Booklist), he offers the insightful lessons he&’s learned and engaging advice about everything from marriage to parenthood and even facing near-death experiences. Warmhearted and genuine, Sharing Too Much makes a perfect gift for parents, new graduates, or anyone who could use a little hope and inspiration.
Make Trouble: Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding the Courage to Lead--My Life Story
by Cecile RichardsFrom Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood for more than a decade, daughter of the late Ann Richards, featured speaker at the Women&’s March on Washington, and &“the heroine of the resistance&” (Vogue), comes &“an enthralling memoir&” (Booklist, starred review) filled with &“practical advice and inspiration for aspiring leaders everywhere&” (Hillary Rodham Clinton).Cecile Richards has been an activist since she was taken to the principal&’s office in seventh grade for wearing an armband in protest of the Vietnam War. Richards had an extraordinary childhood in ultra-conservative Texas, where her civil rights attorney father and activist mother taught their kids to be troublemakers. She had a front-row seat to observe the rise of women in American politics and watched her mother, Ann, transform from a housewife to an electrifying force in the Democratic party. As a young woman, Richards worked as a labor organizer alongside women earning minimum wage, and learned that those in power don&’t give it up without a fight. She experienced first-hand the misogyny, sexism, fake news, and the ever-looming threat of violence that constantly confront women who challenge authority. Now, after years of advocacy, resistance, and progressive leadership, she shares her &“truly inspiring&” (Redbook) story for the first time—from the joy and heartbreak of activism to the challenges of raising kids, having a life, and making change, all the while garnering a reputation as &“the most badass feminist EVER&” (Teen Vogue). In the &“powerful and infinitely readable&” (Gloria Steinem) Make Trouble, Richards reflects on the people and lessons that have gotten her through good times and bad, and encourages the rest of us to take risks, make mistakes, and make trouble along the way.
The Pleasures of Passion (The Sinful Suitors #4)
by Sabrina JeffriesComplete with the signature charm, “delectably witty dialogue…and scorching sexual chemistry” (Booklist) she is known for, New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries is back with the fourth romance in the Sinful Suitors series!When Niall Lindsey, the Earl of Margrave, is forced to flee after killing a man in a duel, he expects his secret love, Brilliana Trevor, to go with him, or at the very least wait for him. To his shock, she does neither and sends him off with no promise for the future. Seven years and one pardon later, Niall returns to England disillusioned and cynical. And being blackmailed by the government into working with his former love to help catch a counterfeiter connected to her father doesn&’t improve his mood any. But as his role as Brilliana&’s fake fiancé brings his long-buried feelings to the surface once again, he wonders who is more dangerous—the counterfeiter or the woman rapidly stealing his heart. Forced to marry another man after Niall was exiled, the now widowed Brilliana wants nothing to do with the reckless rogue who she believes abandoned her to a dreary, loveless life. So having to rely on him to save her father is the last thing she wants, much less trusts him with but as their scheme strips away the lies and secrets of their shared past, can she let go of the old hurt and put her pride aside? Or will the pleasures of their renewed passion finally enable them both to rediscover love?
Deep Domain (Star Trek: The Original Series #33)
by Howard WeinsteinDeep Domain A routine diplomatic visit to the water-world of Akkalla becomes a nightmarish search for a missing Spock and Chekov, a search that plunges Admiral Kirk headlong into a corrupt government's desperate struggle to retain power. For both A Federation Science outpost and Akkalla's valiant freedom fighters have begun uncovering the ancient secrets hidden beneath her tranquil oceans. Secrets whose exposure may even mean civil war for the people of Akkalla -- and death for the crew of the Starship Enterprise .
Star Trek: The Children of Kings (Star Trek: The Original Series)
by David SternA distress call goes out from a Federation outpost near the Klingon border. The U.S.S. Enterprise, under the command of Captain Christopher Pike, responds. Starbase 18 lies in ruin. There are no survivors. And there is no clue as to who is responsible for the attack, until Captain Pike’s brilliant science officer discovers a means of retrieving parts of the station’s log. Lieutenant Spock has detected signs of a unique energy signature, one that he believes is Klingon. There are unsubstantiated reports that the Klingon Empire has made a technological leap forward and created a cloaking device—code-named Black Snow Seven—that can shield their ships from even the most advanced sensors. The destruction of the base and the unique energy signature that remains prove that the Empire has succeeded. For generations the Orions have been known as pirates,operating at the margins, outside of legal conventions. A proud and powerful race, the Orions were once a major force in the sector, and they have been using the tension between the Klingon Empire and the Federation to rebuild their power. Captain Pike is charged with trying to foster cooperation between the Orions and the Federation. A distress call from an Orion vessel offers him the perfect opportunity. But the Orion ship lies in disputed space long claimed by the Klingon Empire, and crossing it could be the spark that sets off an interstellar war.
Lita: A Less Traveled R.O.A.D.--The Reality of Amy Dumas (WWE)
by Michael Krugman Amy DumasAn exciting account of Amy Dumas—better known under her ring name Lita—and how she become one of the greatest female performers in WWE history.Taking unexpected risks, daring to do what no one has done before, that's the reality of Amy Dumas, the remarkable woman behind Lita. With only a guidebook for a companion, Amy traveled to Mexico City in the late 1990s to learn about lucha libre, Mexico's professional wrestling. When she returned to the States, she was resolute in her goal to be a professional wrestler. Amy found people who saw her determination and her heart, and agreed to train her. She met a number of wrestlers who would prove influential in her career. Among them were two North Carolina stars who had just signed with World Wrestling Entertainment—Matt and Jeff Hardy. Amy formed an instant bond with the brothers; their high-flying bravado inspired her own ring style. It wasn't long before Amy—now christened Lita—joined WWE. She proved to be a pioneer in women's wrestling. It took a broken neck suffered on the set of a television series to stop her...but only temporarily. Lita is the stirring tale of one young woman's amazing journey to the top of WWE.
Greed: A Seven Deadly Sins Novel (7 Deadly Sins #3)
by Victoria Christopher MurrayThe 7 Deadly Sins series that inspired four Lifetime original movies continues as a woman faces a difficult and life-changing choice—from the award-winning author of The Personal Librarian.You can&’t put a price on love… Zuri Maxwell isn&’t happy. Her job is a grind, and money is always tight. Her boyfriend Stephon is the best part of life, but between his income as an artist and her commission-based paycheck, they are barely scraping by. When Zuri meets a sleek entrepreneur eager to pick her brain, she jumps at the chance to talk business with someone who has everything she wants. As he wines and dines her, Zuri starts moving in elite circles, and she faces a crossroads: Will she give up the stable, loving life she knows for one that glitters, but may not be gold?
Foul Deeds Will Rise: Foul Deeds Will Rise (Star Trek: The Original Series)
by Greg CoxAn all-new Star Trek novel, set in the popular and blockbuster Original Series movie era!2288. The U.S.S. Enterprise-A is on a vital peacekeeping mission in a remote solar system beyond the boundaries of the Federation, where two warring planets—Pavak and Oyolo—are attempting to end years of bitter conflict. Crucial peace talks are being conducted aboard the Enterprise, even as Starfleet weapons inspectors oversee the disarmament process. Losses and atrocities on both sides have left plenty of hard feelings behind, so Captain James T. Kirk has his work cut out for him, even as he unexpectedly runs into a disturbing figure from his past: Lenore Karidian. Twenty years ago, the deadly daughter of Kodos the Executioner tried to kill Kirk, but she has since been declared sane and rehabilitated. Kirk wants to give her the benefit of the doubt and a second chance at life, but when a mysterious assassination threatens the already fragile peace process, all clues point toward Lenore–and the future of two worlds hangs in the balance.
Queenie: Shortlisted For The Costa First Novel Award
by Candice Carty-Williams*NOW A HULU ORIGINAL SERIES* *ONE of NPR&’s and TIME&’s BEST BOOKS of the YEAR * NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK of the YEAR by WOMAN&’S DAY, NEWSDAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, BUSTLE, and BOOK RIOT!* &“A book that sneaks up on you...I am hooked.&” —Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author This acclaimed and &“welcome debut from a seriously talented author&” (New York Post) is a disarmingly honest, unapologetically black, and undeniably witty novel that will speak to those who have gone looking for love and found something very different in its place. Queenie Jenkins is a twenty-five-year-old Jamaican British woman living in London, straddling two cultures and slotting neatly into neither. She works at a national newspaper, where she&’s constantly forced to compare herself to her white middle class peers. After a messy break up from her long-term white boyfriend, Queenie seeks comfort in all the wrong places…including several hazardous men who do a good job of occupying brain space and a bad job of affirming self-worth. As Queenie careens from one questionable decision to another, she finds herself wondering, &“What are you doing? Why are you doing it? Who do you want to be?&”—all of the questions today&’s woman must face in a world trying to answer them for her. &“A must-read novel about sex, selfhood, and the best friendships that get us through it all&” (Candace Bushnell, New York Times bestselling author), Queenie is a remarkably relatable exploration of what it means to be a modern woman searching for meaning in today&’s world.
The Prometheus Design (Star Trek: The Original Series #5)
by Myrna Culbreath Sondra MarshakCAN THE GALAXY'S GROWING VIOLENCE BE STOPPED? Captain Kirk and his crew are on a mission to investigate the mysterious wave of violence that has overtaken the Helvans -- revolutions, mass riots, horrible tortures. This chaos is all part of an experiment by an unimaginable power that soon grips even the crew of the U.S.S. EnterpriseTM. Captain Kirk is plagued by violent hallucinations and removed from command. Spock takes charge but his orders seem irrational -- even cruel. Unless this terrible power can be stopped, not only the Starship Enterprise, but an entire galaxy will be ensnared in the deadly grip of the... Prometheus Design.
Go Higher: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace
by Big SeanINSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER Multi-platinum artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Big Sean shares his five key practices for inner work and self-acceptance in this interactive guidebook on maintaining daily mental wellness. Sean Anderson, better known as Big Sean, has reached incredible levels of success in his music career. And while, from the outside, his life looks like a collection of enviable achievements, in truth, he has experienced the highest highs and the lowest lows that come with anxiety and depression. At the age of eighteen, Sean decided to forgo college to sign with Kanye West&’s record label. Even though he saw his wildest dreams coming true, almost like a rap fairytale, he found himself contemplating taking his own life. It was in this, his darkest moments, that he started applying the spiritual practices he&’d witnessed his mother embrace throughout his childhood from books like The Four Agreements, The Secret, and many more. From that moment on, Sean has been on a journey of inward reflection, self-acceptance, and continual work to become the best version of himself every day. In these pages he walks you through the five practices—accepting, strategizing, trying, trusting, and manifesting—that have given him the skills and confidence to become the beloved father, musician, and man that he is today. This book is a clarion call for the next self-help movement, poised to meet the complexities of the moment we&’re in. Go Higher dares to ask the question: If we worked on our self-care regularly, instead of only when we were in crisis, how much higher could we go? Filled with step-by-step instructions for the tools Sean has been using on a daily basis for the last decade—journaling, agreements, affirmations, and meditation, as well as prompts to guide you on your own journey of self-reflection, Go Higher is a spiritual guidebook for our times, proving that investing in yourself isn&’t something that drains your energy, but is something that gives you the energy to reach your fullest potential.
Gateways #1: One Small Step (Star Trek: The Original Series #Bk. 1)
by Susan WrightScattered throughout the galaxy are Gateways capable of transporting matter and energy across unfathomable distances. Left behind by a long-vanished civilization, these mysterious portals offer a means of exploration -- or conquest -- many times faster than warp travel. The technology responsible for the Gateways has been lost for at least ten millennia, but that doesn't mean it can't be found again.... Having defeated the hostile computer program guarding an abandoned Kalandan outpost, Kirk and his crew are exploring the artificial planetoid in hopes of discovering the secret of an ancient apparatus that has hurled the Starship Enterprise™ over nearly a thousand light-years. Unfortunately, the reactivated Gateway has attracted the attention -- and avarice -- of various alien explorers, including a mysterious race who claim to be none other than the enigmatic Kalandans themselves!
Leitfaden Straßenbrücken: Entwurf, Baudurchführung, Erhaltung (Bauingenieur-Praxis)
by Christoph Schmitz Karlheinz HavereschA practical guide for all those involved in road and highway bridge construction. The design requirements from the regulations of the German Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt) and other standards are presented according to bridge elements. This is the expanded 2nd edition.
Schatt Werkstoffwissenschaft
by Georg SchwedtDer Klassiker der Werkstoffwissenschaft in elfter Auflage – unverzichtbar für Studierende der Werkstoffwissenschaft/Materialwissenschaft und des Maschinenbaues Die moderne Werkstoffwissenschaft befasst sich mit der Darstellung und Erklärung der Eigenschaften von Werkstoffen wie Metallen, Keramiken und Polymeren auf Grundlage einer einheitlichen, naturwissenschaftlich geleiteten Betrachtungsweise. Damit geht dieses Wissensgebiet über die klassische Werkstoffkunde hinaus, die auf vorwiegend empirisch ermittelten Fakten ohne engen Verständniszusammenhang basiert. Die stark interdisziplinär geprägte Werkstoffwissenschaft bedient sich dabei der Erkenntnisse und Methoden der Festkörperphysik und -chemie, der Kristallographie und des Ingenieurwesens und ist als Kernfach in material- und ingenieurwissenschaftlichen Studiengängen an Universitäten und Hochschulen verankert. Ausgehend von den idealen und realen Strukturen von Metallen, Keramiken und Polymeren liefert dieses Standardlehrbuch eine Einführung in die grundlegenden Herstelltechniken von Werkstoffen, Phasenbildung und -umwandlung und die für praktische Anwendungen so wichtigen Zustandsdiagramme sowie die Entstehung und der Untersuchung des Gefüges von Werkstoffen mit qualitativen und quantitativen Charakterisierungsmethoden. Die folgenden Kapitel widmen sich der Beschreibung und Erklärung von thermisch aktivierten Vorgängen wie Diffusion, der Korrosion, den mechanischen Eigenschaften wie Plastizität und Bruch sowie den physikalischen Eigenschaften wie elektrische und thermische Leitfähigkeit, Supraleitung und der Wechselwirkung von Strahlung und Festkörpern. Die 11. Auflage ergänzt die mechanischen Erscheinungen durch Ausführungen, mit deren Hilfe eine konsistente Einordnung der werkstoffwissenschaftlichen Betrachtungen in den Kontext der Technischen Mechanik möglich wird, und behandelt neu ausführlich die Werkstoffe Biopolymere im Speziellen und Biomaterialien im Allgemeinen. Die Herstelltechniken wurden ergänzt durch neue Abschnitte zur modernen additiven Fertigung.
Analysis of Electric Machinery and Drive Systems (IEEE Press Series on Power and Energy Systems)
by Paul C. Krause Oleg Wasynczuk Scott D. Sudhoff Steven D. PekarekNew edition of the popular reference on machine analysis, focusing on reference frame theory with techniques for derivation of equations Analysis of Electric Machinery and Drive Systems covers the concepts needed to understand the evolution of electrical and magnetic variables for designing the power-electronic circuits that supply or extract electrical energy from a variety of machines, comprehensively addressing the varied needs of readers in the electric machinery, electric drives, and electric power industries. This fourth edition has been extensively revised and updated to include nine new or updated chapters on symmetrical three-phase stators, symmetrical induction machines, brushless DC machines, synchronous machines, neglecting electric transients, eigenvalues and voltage-behind-reactive machine equations, direct current machine and drive, and torque control of permanent-magnet and synchronous reluctance machines. Introductory concepts related to the subject have also been expanded upon, detailing stationary magnetically coupled circuits, energy balance relationships, energy in coupling field, and steady-state and dynamic performance of electromechanical systems. The fourth edition also includes illustrations of the free-acceleration characteristics of induction and brushless dc machines viewed from various reference frames and many other topics. With problems at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning, the book explores additional topics including: Operational impedances and time constraints of synchronous machines, covering Park’s equations in operational form and parameters from short-circuit and frequency-response characteristicsFully controlled three-phase bridge converters, covering six-step, sine-triangle, space-vector, hysteresis, and delta modulations, along with open- and closed-loop voltage and current regulationsMotor drives, covering volts-per-hertz, constant slip current, field-oriented, and direct torque control as well as slip energy recovery drives Brushless DC motor drives, covering average-value analysis, steady-state performance, and transient and dynamic performance of voltage-source inverter drives Analysis of Electric Machinery and Drive Systems, Fourth Edition, is a perfect resource for electrical engineering students and an essential, up-to-date reference for electrical and mechanical engineers working with drives.
Bookkeeping & Accounting All-in-One For Dummies, UK Edition
by Jane E. KellyAll the essential financial skills you need to grow a small business Bookkeeping & Accounting All-in-One For Dummies, UK Edition, 2nd Edition simplifies every aspect of financial record keeping so you can manage your business expertly. You'll receive comprehensive guidance on balancing your books, speeding up data entry, and boosting performance by eliminating costly clerical errors. Using popular accounting software Sage 50 as a guide, learn how to quickly run financial reports, manage payroll, track and analyse both revenue and expenditure and manage the assets and liabilities of your business. As a business owner or as an accountant, you can set business targets that encourage expansion and growth—all with the help of this incredibly useful and comprehensive resource. Grasp must-know concepts and skills of bookkeeping and accounting for small business. Learn from relatable example scenarios and access online bookkeeping forms and resources. Get up-to-date guidance on VAT reporting and end of year reporting including references to UK accounting standards. This is a valuable resource for small-business employees tasked with bookkeeping and accounting, small business owners, and anyone who works with the money side of small enterprises. Understand it all with Bookkeeping & Accounting All-in-One For Dummies, UK Edition, 2nd Edition!
Understanding Electromagnetic Transients in Power Systems (IEEE Press Series on Power and Energy Systems)
by Luiz Cera Zanetta Jr.Understand transients and their roles in linear systems with this essential guide Electromagnetic transients are a fundamental aspect of linear power systems, and therefore a key knowledge area for electrical engineers. Understanding Electromagnetic Transients in Power Systems provides a comprehensive but accessible overview to transients, their underlying theory and mathematics, and their impact in electrical power system design. Its detailed but clear presentation makes it a must-own for students and working engineers alike. Readers of Understanding Electromagnetic Transients in Power Systems will also find: Deep consideration of the relationship between foundational concepts, mathematical calculations, and impacts on equipmentDetailed discussion of topics including time and frequency domain analysis, basic transforms, fundamentals of electrical circuit transients and traveling waves, overvoltage, insulation coordination, and many moreDozens of solved simple examples to facilitate understanding Understanding Electromagnetic Transients in Power Systems is ideal for electrical engineers and professionals in utilities and equipment manufacturing, as well as for graduate and advanced undergraduate students learning about transients, electrical circuits, and related subjects.
Project Management with AI For Dummies
by Daniel StantonUse artificial intelligence to upgrade your project management efficiency Project managers need to stay on top of the latest technologies and trends to stay current in their job skills. Adding artificial intelligence usage to your skillset now will help you future-proof your career and put you ahead of the competition on the job market. Project Management with AI For Dummies provides you with a jumping-off point for using artificial intelligence in all stages of project management. This beginner-friendly guide teaches you how to use AI to plan, initiate, and manage projects, including building an AI-powered project model, streamlining schedules and budgets, and beyond. Plus, you'll learn to ingrate AI on your teams for enhanced collaboration. Give your performance a boost with the assistance of AI—and this Dummies guide. Take the big leap into AI adoption for all stages of project management Make data-driven decisions for better planning and performance Discover AI tools that you can start using right away Get tips on avoiding common pitfalls when getting started with AI Project Management with AI For Dummies makes it easy for current and future project managers to get started harnessing the latest technologies.
Authentic Selling: Be Real to Seal the Deal
by Kendrick ShopeHow to sell your way without selling your soul. Selling can feel like a necessary evil, but it doesn't have to be. In Authentic Selling®, internationally recognized sales expert Kendrick Shope reveals the secrets to selling with integrity, compassion, and undeniable success. This isn’t just another sales book. It's a blueprint for entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals who want to make millions without sacrificing who they are. Packed with practical strategies, engaging stories, and Kendrick's signature Southern charm, Authentic Selling® guides you through the proven steps to: To genuinely connect with clients and build relationships Close deals with confidence Build a business that not only brings in sales but also leaves a lasting impact Used by over 80,000 students per year to close 80 to 90 percent of their sales calls, compared to an average of 30%. Get ready to transform your sales approach from pushy to persuasive, sleazy to sincere. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, Authentic Selling® will show you how to sell more while staying true to yourself. Your path to profitable, purpose-driven sales starts here.
Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740 - 1950
by Brent HullHistoric millwork expert Brent Hull provides a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive reference of millwork elements found in historic homes from the 18th to 20th centuries. Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740–1950 is organized by type of millwork for ease of reference and includes rare illustrations, hard-to-find drawings, and diagrams from the 19th century, many of which are sourced from out-of-print catalogs in Hull’s private collection. Explore the classification and definition of doors, windows, moldings, mantels, paneled walls, built-ins, and other millwork elements through a historical lens. Learn how architectural millwork elements were designed, manufactured, and constructed during the hand-made (pre-industrial) era and how they changed after World War II. Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740–1950 is a unique and valuable reference for architects, designers, historians, preservationists, builders, or anyone interested in restoring historic homes.