This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Would you like to learn how they outshine the best-looking people at a social gathering, hold them spellbound with their conversation skills, or make a powerful impact wherever they go?What is the one factor that separates regular people from these social superstars? It is called the charisma factor. The good news is that charisma or magnetism isn’t some inborn trait that you either possess or lack throughout yo...

Discover the incredible story of food with “A Food Journey.” Peter Brenner takes you on a trip through time, starting from the simple meals of early humans to the diverse and exciting dishes of today. Explore how key events like the Agricultural Revolution and the spice trade shaped the world, and learn how ancient empires used grand feasts to show off their power and wealth. From the rise of modern restaurants after the French Revolution to today’s food trends influenced by social media, ...

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the Clausthal-Göttingen International Workshop on Simulation Science, held in Göttingen, Germany, in April 2017.The 16 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on simulation and optimization in networks, simulation of materials, distributed simulations.