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This book answers the question: "how do we do all that amazing stuff with computers?" by going beyond explaining how computers work, to talking about how we use the things that computers do to invent new things and to make all kinds of wonderful things happen. Along the way, the listener will get a glimpse into the inside story of how we got to where we are with computers, get an understanding of how some of the "tricks" are done, clear up a misconception or two, and get insight into where things are going and what is possible.

During the onslaught of legal actions during the Savings and Loans crisis of the 1980s, John Smith came to realize the extent of his employer's wrongdoing, and that he too had been one of many deceived. He discovered that you don't have to commit a crime to be convicted of one, and after years of turmoil, he discovered the relief when the FBI finally informed him 15 years after his sentencing that he should never have been prosecuted in the first place.

Thwarted, refused, looked over, and picked last. John Smith has used his toughest moments to create a blueprint for toughness in a culture that needs to toughen up. He’s been broken, down, fired, and laughed at. Yet he went on to become a millionaire by helping others achieve their goals in fitness and wellness. Journey with him through his toughest moments as he teaches you to navigate through yours. Motivation is just a feeling that we give too much credit. Motivation Is an Inside Job is a book that stops you dead in your tracks for a reexamination of priorities.

Fear. Anger. Guilt These words are repeated over and over throughout this book. Every day is a constant battle for many. A battle to survive. How can you battle your own mind? PTSD Inner Demons, like its forerunner, PTSD No Apologies, contains emotional stories of PTSD survival. PTSD is not limited to combat veterans only. Anyone who has faced intense trauma or abuse is at risk. YOU are NOT alone.

The Jamestown settlers imagined life in the New World would be flowing with abundance, but things were not as they expected. Not only were they agriculturally inexperienced, but they had bad luck negotiating with the natives and faced delays of their food shipments from England. In “The Starving Time”, Captain John Smith recounts the bleak conditions of the winter of 1609-10, including tales of people so desperate they resorted to cannibalism. It was a time of starvation indeed - of the colony’s 500 residents, only 60 lived till spring.

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John Smith shrugs off his old grey life one day and decides to plan and carry out the largest act of mass murder by one single individual in the history of man. He devises a plan that will take a year to accomplish by himself. On the day of the annual gay pride parade, he will watch from the distance as San Francisco is systematically destroyed by his own hand, culminating in a mile-long inferno along the route of the annual gay pride parade.

Smith humorously chronicles his battles with catastrophic colitis, crippling rheumatoid arthritis, total blindness, and a severe speech impediment. Join him in practical jokes on his nurses, wheel chair races on the hospital floor, gambling in economics class, and using a magic trick to propose to his wife.

While Nantucket has long enjoyed an illustrious position in America's whaling history, Cape Cod's contribution to the industry is relatively unknown, yet it was a Cape Codder who taught the Nantucketers how to hunt whales. In Cape Cod Shore Whaling, authors Duncan Oliver and John Braginton-Smith uncover Cape Cod's integral role in shaping whalefishery, which began along the Cape's sandy shores and evolved into the far-flung whaling expeditions that drove Nantucket's economy into the nineteenth century.

Some 100,000 soldiers fought in the April 1862 battle of Shiloh, and nearly 20,000 men were killed or wounded; more Americans died on that Tennessee battlefield than had died in all the nation's previous wars combined. In the first book in his new series, Steven E. Woodworth has brought together a group of superb historians to reassess this significant battle and provide in-depth analyses of key aspects of the campaign and its aftermath.

Josh lost his parents in a drunk-driving accident and lost track of his two brothers after a tragic fire. By age eighteen, he is an angry young man who only wants a job, an apartment, and to be left alone. Instead, he meets Mike and Anna, an unusual son-and-mother team who draw him into their lives. For the first time, Josh receives unconditional love and something every human being craves, the gift of “the blessing.”

The Art of Gaslighting has been shrouded in mystery, judgement, disdain, hatred and confusion for thousands of years. After decades of research into how Gaslighting is such an effective tool to control human beings, why it seemed to work on everyone and why. John Leonard Smith has discovered the gold behind Gaslighting, he has discovered the key to the minds of people and he has discovered the words, not to give you more examples of Gaslighting but to have you see Gaslighting, harness its power and be free of it.

This is not your typical leadership book! Leveraging Your Leadership Style takes the guesswork out of the equation, and offers concrete solutions to obtain greater results and success. Want to awaken the hidden leader within? Ready to increase your influence and be the leader you were intended to be? Then discover your unique leadership style in this dynamic, fast, yet informative book.

What if the moment that broke you became the beginning of your breakthrough? "Stories of Strength" is your lifeline! True, raw, and powerful stories from real people who refused to let struggle have the final word. Whether it was financial hardship, chronic illness, addiction, grief, or burnout, each author stared down life's most brutal moments, and rose.

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Radicalize My Dog: The Podcast

The Record Junkies is a music-themed chat show hosted by friends John Ross Bowie ("Big Bang Theory") and Brendan Smith ("Rocktails with Ahmet Zappa"), featuring amazing guests from the world of rock, Hollywood, and comedy.

The true crime podcast that uncovers the most notorious murders, heists, and mob sagas from the shadows of the past. Each episode transports you to crime scenes long forgotten, weaving gripping narratives of betrayal, bloodshed, and justice—or the lack thereof. From Prohibition-era gang wars to modern-day mysteries. we explore the dark motives, shocking twists, and enduring legacies that still haunt us today. Perfect for armchair detectives and history buffs alike—listen if you dare,

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A podcast that makes education simple and future-ready. From digital tools to smart study strategies, we explore everything students and parents need to stay ahead in the learning journey.