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International Historical Statistics
International Historical Statistics: Africa, Asia, Oceania is the latest edition of the most authoritative collection of statistics available. Fully updated to 1993, it provides key economic and social indicators for the last 250 years. The volume includes both hard to find historical data, and the latest figures available.
International Historical Statistics: Europe 1750-1993
International Historical Statistics: Europe is the latest edition of the most authoritative collection of statistics available. Fully updated to 1993, it provides key economic and social indicators for the last 250 years of European countries, from employment figures by occupation to annual output of wheat. Hard to find historical data is conveniently gathered together with the latest figures.
Microsoft Big Data Solutions
Tap the power of Big Data with Microsoft technologies Big Data is here, and Microsoft's new Big Data platform is a valuable tool to help your company get the very most out of it. This timely book shows you how to use HDInsight along with HortonWorks Data Platform for Windows to store, manage, analyze, and share Big Data throughout the enterprise. Focusing primarily on Microsoft and HortonWorks technologies but also covering open source tools, Microsoft Big Data Solutions explains best practices, covers on-premises and cloud-based solutions, and features valuable case studies. Best of all, it helps you integrate these new solutions with technologies you already know, such as SQL Server and Hadoop. Walks you through how to integrate Big Data solutions in your company using Microsoft's HDInsight Server, HortonWorks Data Platform for Windows, and open source tools Explores both on-premises and cloud-based solutions Shows how to store, manage, analyze, and share Big Data through the enterprise Covers topics such as Microsoft's approach to Big Data, installing and configuring HortonWorks Data Platform for Windows, integrating Big Data with SQL Server, visualizing data with Microsoft and HortonWorks BI tools, and more Helps you build and execute a Big Data plan Includes contributions from the Microsoft and HortonWorks Big Data product teams If you need a detailed roadmap for designing and implementing a fully deployed Big Data solution, you'll want Microsoft Big Data Solutions.
Fearless Public Speaking
Does public speaking paralyze you and tie your stomach into knots? Want to get a standing ovation every time? What goes into a dazzling opening and closing? Does the prospect of facing embarrassing judgment make your palms sweat? Or do you want to learn how to absolutely own the stage and become a magnetic speaker?Public speaking and presenting is one of the most common phobias -- and it’s completely understandable. When else in our lives are we so open and vulnerable? But it’s a necessary evil in all aspects of our lives, whether professionally and personally. From making a presentation in the boardroom to being more confident with the opposite sex, your speaking skills will take you to the next level and get what exactly what you want in your life. Fearless Public Speaking is the rare book that will (1) help you destroy your anxiety so you can confidently take any stage, and (2) once you’re up there, be unforgettable and captivating as a speaker. The tenets in this book come from studying the experiences of the best presenters in the world, from CEOs, standup comics, to actors, and more. Jason Bax, noted actor, speaker, and entrepreneur, lends his thoughts in a guest chapter.And me? I'm a social skills and charisma coach, speaker, and semi-professional musician who thrives in front of the crowd... but I wasn't always like this - I know your struggles and I can help you from point A to point B! How will you learn to captivate audiences? •Why knowing where your audience gets their news is key to your memorability.•How to construct a bulletproof opening and closing.•How to make sure you reach any audience emotionally.•Overcoming stage fright and jitters with mental rehearsal techniques. As well as... •What rehearsed spontaneity is and how it makes your audience connect.•Stage presence techniques of the masters of performance like Freddie Mercury.•How standup comics own the stage and win over hostile crowds.•What a memory palace is and how it will help you memorize your speech. Put the audience in the palm of your hand, starting now! •Feel confident and empowered in taking the stage anywhere, anytime.•Speak your way to better jobs and relationships with each mini-presentation.•Build a reputation as an effective and engaging speaker.•Learn to overcome judgment and build self-confidence.•Own the room, audience, and applause.
Unspoken Social Rules & Etiquette, (Un)common Sense, & How to Act
Say please and thank you. Don't stand still in front of a door. Say hi and smile. Don't ask about salary.Is life so complicated? No, but the truth is that these are all unspoken and unwritten social rules. That means you need to learn them.Learn all the social no-nos you've committing your entire life and fix them!Unspoken Social Rules & Etiquette is a guidebook for the modern age. Ever wonder why some people glare at you, or what happened that someone won't return your calls? You probably violated a piece of our society's unwritten and unspoken social rules.This is not a small deal! These are small indicators that will repulse people and prevent them from investing in you. Understand how you can better blend in anywhere, and make a lasting impression.Some of these are obvious, some are not. Learn what you should have learned when you were 5 years old.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He suffered for years as a shy introvert and managed to boil human interaction down to a science - first for himself, and now for you.He is without doubt a uniquely qualified individual to teach you these tactics.Subtle signs to make leave a lasting positive impression on anyone you meet. - Etiquette in public spaces - Small talk guidelines on building comfort and avoiding discomfort - An easy framework for introductions - The golden rule of respect and reciprocity - How to stop giving unsolicited opinions - Personal space - a user's manual - Navigating social misfires and miscues... conflict resolution Foolproof methods to control how others perceive you.
Massive Charisma
Develop your own personal gravity with concrete skills to stand out, be noticed, and captivate people.If you (1) walk into a room and feel invisible, or (2) want to ensure you make a powerful personal impact – NEWSFLASH: you need better advice than “fake it ‘til you make it” or “just be yourself.”Confidently approach and excel in any social setting.MASSIVE CHARISMA is a book that just might fundamentally change how you interact with others. Never before have you looked behind the curtain of so-called charismatic people and the subtle ways they act and think differently. You get the “how to” along with the “why” and a multitude of illustrative examples.We are always told that our interpersonal skills are the key to what we want in life, and it’s true. Let the actionable tips, questions, approaches, and replicable techniques in this book be your guide to growing your sense of personal magnetism and charm.Advice from an internationally-known, professional charisma coach.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and teaches charisma and social skills for a living. He’s also a late bloomer and former social recluse – he made the transformation, knows exactly what it takes, and can relate to you every step of the way – advice from someone who simply gets it.He has been featured in: GQ Magazine, Tedx, Forbes, Men’s Fitness, and the Huffington Post.The highly focused advice will teach you what matters in an interaction, from beginning to end, subtle to obvious, small to big.•How to wield your attention and focus for maximum impact.•How choosing and being a role model help your charisma quotient.•The subconscious body language signals that matter.•How to exude true empathy and warmth.Solve: small talk, interviews, networking events, and strangers.•How to demonstrate your value, confidence, and powerful presence.•How to tailor your communication and speak to individuals.•How to listen and validate effectively.•The top charisma mistakes people unknowingly commit.Charisma is the one skill that opens all the doors you want in life, and the benefits are endless.
Stop People Pleasing
Break your crippling addiction to approval and learn to be less “nice”. Do you keep your mouth shut for fear of falling out of people’s graces? Feel that you need to please and serve to stay in your social circles? You have the need to please, and all the associated beliefs. Stop bitterness, resentment, and anxiety from always saying yes. Stop People Pleasing is a frank look at people-pleasing tendencies - where they come from, how they manifest, and exactly what to do about them. Most importantly, the book emphasizes real, actionable tactics to change your relationship with yourself and others. This book was written by a recovering people-pleaser, so you can be sure that there is a real understanding of your struggles. Reprogram your beliefs and learn to accept yourself. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. Find your voice, stand up for yourself, and put yourself first. •The psychological and often traumatic origins of people-pleasing tendencies.•The harmful beliefs you subconsciously possess and how to alter them.•How to learn new, empowering habits. Learn the deep origins of your need to please, and how to set healthy boundaries. •How to set boundaries, and avoid porous ones.•A plethora of strategies to say no and make your thoughts known.•Understand your guilt and get better with confrontation.
The Independent Thinker
Learn to ask the intelligent questions, draw insight, and analyze situations.Independent thinking is critical thinking. And critical thinking is the key to a life examined.Better decision-making, smarter reasoning, and greater mental clarity.The Independent Thinker is a guidebook on how to navigate this world, simply put. Without it, who knows what you'll get caught by. An errant fact? A confusing statistic? A belief that holds dubious truth? We are all subject to these everyday tricks! This book will teach you, from A to Z, exactly how to think. Because the skill of thinking is truly what separates the exceptional from the average.How to make sure that you aren't being fooled, tricked, or manipulated!Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience.Protect yourself from bad data, inaccurate statistics, and old wive's tales. The 3 levels of independent thought Critical reading, thinking, and even logic What Nietzsche teaches us about finding out for ourselves Why our feelings, emotions, and even memories are not reality The Paul-Elder framework of critical thinking and examination
The Art of Self-Awareness
Equal parts scientific, philosophical, and practical. Become your best self by first defining it.The Art of Self-Awareness takes you on a journey – not to an exotic destination, but inwards. It’s perilous, scary, and uncomfortable, but the end rewards will be fantastic. Self-awareness is not simply knowing your name; it’s knowing what makes you happy, what makes you sad, and the underlying beliefs and values that create those emotions.Most people look externally for answers to their problems, but that’s like putting a band-aid on top of a pothole. Everything that makes your life good or bad comes from within and it’s time to finally learn what lies beneath.The toughest skill of all: metacognition, which is thinking about your thinking. Learn the keys to self-introspection and how a simple set of questions can answer your deepest problems. The three levels of adult self-awareness and development. Values, goals, beliefs, and how to orient yourself. Why self-awareness is actually social awareness, and how it can help you socially Empathy and social intelligence The keys to avoiding self-delusion and self-sabotage.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience.Self awareness is social awareness. Know thyself and your relationships will benefit tenfold.Self-awareness is not just a journey about yourself, it involves the people around you. Understanding how your own emotions, values, and beliefs work will finally allow you to truly empathize with your friends, family, and significant other.To get to Point B, you must know what Point A is. Read this book to find your starting point, your end goal, and what must happen in between!
Am I Actually the Strongest? 5 (light novel)
Reincarnated in an alternate world where magic rules all, Haruto Zenfis has one goal in life: to be a lazy shut-in and watch anime all day. And he will spare no effort to achieve it. Thanks to his little sister Charlotte and her crew (with a bit of a boost from her favorite superhero Shiva), the kingdom is saved from evil. Haruto can finally go back to plotting the best way to get expelled from school-that is, until he realizes that his meticulous plan has a blindside! With a new-and-improved plan in place, he must put his magical skills to the test. Volume four of the comedy-packed series by Sai Sumimori!
I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! (Light Novel) Vol. 4
What comes after boarding school for an evil lord? The military academy, of course! Liam's subordinates arrange the perfect overpowered patrol fleet for his post-academy training period, but the Guide is hungry for revenge against the young evil lord and takes this as an opportunity to strike! Will the Guide succeed? And will Liam ever notice that the Guide isn't actually trying to help?
Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City (Light Novel) Vol. 2
Van is hard at work using his past-life knowledge and production magic to enhance his little hamlet in exile. This time around, he's built some beefy ballistae and blasted a forest dragon! Soon the king himself is swinging by for an impromptu royal visit, and a newly discovered dungeon has adventurers flooding in. With all this hustle and bustle revitalizing the village, there's no way things could take a turn for the worse...right?!