There is a door in the middle of the city you live in.You have walked past it. Possibly today. You did not see it because it does not look like a door — it looks like an ordinary moment, an ordinary decision, an ordinary belief you hold so naturally that defending it feels like defending yourself.That is the first trick. And it is the smallest one in this book.Trojan is not a self-help book. It is not a productivity book. It is not, despite what some early readers i...

If you want to be in the right place at the right time, it pays to show up a few minutes early. Fortunes can be made by finding "the next big thing." Some of the best investments over the past few years came from Silicon Valley. Over the next decade, we'll see even bigger opportunities from the internet of things (IoT), 5G, augmented reality, cryptocurrencies, automation, artificial intelligence, longevity science, and new sources of energy. Foresight Investing provides a remarkable toolbo...

In Crook County: Chasing the Alderman Vol.1, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the dark underbelly of a city plagued by corruption. John Thompson, a successful real estate investor, finds himself entangled in a web of deceit when he is approached by Alderman Robert Mitchell with a promise of a lucrative property development opportunity.Initially skeptical, Thompson becomes intrigued by the potential profits and decides to investigate further. As he d...

Acrylic Painting book is the ultimate guide to acrylic painting. It will introduce the reader to acrylic painting by making them understand what acrylic painting is, why they should go for acrylic painting rather than other forms of painting and even provide them information on why acrylics are loved. The book will introduce a reader looking to start still painting, portrait painting and landscape to the different painting techniques available and how to apply them, how to choose colors, t...

Solve all big data problems by learning how to create efficient data modelsKey FeaturesCreate effective models that get the most out of big dataApply your knowledge to datasets from Twitter and weather data to learn big dataTackle different data modeling challenges with expert techniques presented in this bookBook DescriptionModeling and managing data is a central focus of all big data projects. In fact, a database is conside...

Drawing on 15 years of experience in the development and use of wearable sensors in sports science, this book bridges the gap between technical research and the widespread adoption of inertial sensors in biomechanical assessment and ambulatory studies of locomotion. It offers a 'no-nonsense' guide to using inertial sensors for readers from the sports science disciplines who may be unfamiliar with the terms, concepts and approaches that lead to these sensors’ successful use. At the same tim...

Environmental Conflict and Cooperation explores the evolution of environmental conflict as a field of research and the study of cooperation as an alternative to war.Over four key parts, James R. Lee navigates the contours of this growing field and paints a vivid framework for better understanding issues around environmental conflict and security:• The premise of the field and its historic manifestations• The definition and purpose of research• The p...

Looking to land your dream job quickly and effortlessly? Look no further than "Ace Your Dream Job with ChatGPT." This game-changing book unveils powerful job application techniques fueled by the cutting-edge AI language model, ChatGPT.In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover a treasure trove of fast and easy job application strategies that leverage the incredible capabilities of ChatGPT. Whether you're a recent graduate, career...

This book looks at how the fledgling British East India Company state of the 1760s developed into the mature Anglo-Indian empire of the 19th century. It investigates the bureaucratic culture of early Company administrators, primarily at the district level, and the influence of that culture on the nature and scope of colonial government in India. Drawing on a host of archival material and secondary sources, James Lees details the power relationship between local officials and their superior...

Integrate Redux with React and other front-end JavaScript frameworks efficiently and manage application states effectivelyKey FeaturesGet better at building web applications with state management using ReduxLearn the fundamentals of Redux to structure your app more efficientlyThis guide will teach you develop complex apps that would be easier to maintainBook DescriptionStarting with a detailed overview of Redux, we will follo...

"Sometimes the only way to break free is to set everything on fire."Ren Ashford is one bad decision away from homelessness when he answers an ad for a driver position that pays three times what he's worth. The interview happens in the rain outside Corvus Tower. The man who hires him—Ares Corvus, thirty-two, billionaire, devastatingly controlled—counts Ren's pulse like he's measuring his capacity for fear.Then offers him a contract.Not for driving. F...

What does it take to rise from hardship, limited education, and low expectations to a lifetime spent advising the powerful, the wealthy, and the influential?Jugged Hare is a remarkable true story of resilience, instinct, and hard-earned wisdom. Growing up in a tough working-class environment and leaving school without qualifications, James Lee could easily have followed a very different path. Instead, through grit, sharp intelligence, and an uncanny understanding of people, he buil...