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In an era where artificial intelligence can create content indistinguishable from reality, how do we separate truth from fiction? In FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions, cybersecurity and deception expert Perry Carpenter unveils the hidden dangers of generative artificial intelligence, showing you how to use these technologies safely while protecting yourself and others from cyber scams and threats.

Effective business communication is a skill that anyone can develop. From interview strategies to high-stakes negotiation tactics, 10 Skills for Effective Business Communication offers practical strategies to improve communication skills and help you succeed in your career. Equal parts research and actionable advice, this book applies effective strategies from the world’s most successful professionals to common workplace scenarios.

Have you ever wondered if you are psychic? Have you been told you are deeply intuitive? Have you ever had a strong feeling or dream that someone you care about needed your help and it turned out to be true? If so, you may be psychically gifted. So, how can you further deepen your intuition and open your psychic senses? From Reiki master Lisa Campion, this transformative and practical guide will help you understand, develop, and harness your own psychic ability, so you can live your life with a greater sense of meaning and purpose.

In today's modern world, we are largely isolated from the kind of savagery our ancestors faced on a daily basis. Although violence was as natural to our evolutionary development as sex and food, it has become foreign to most of us. At once demonized and glamorized, but almost always deeply misunderstood.

In a world filled with uncertainty, absurdism offers an unexpected solution: freedom. But how can we live meaningfully when life itself resists meaning? Absurdism for Beginners: A Practical Introduction to Embracing Life's Uncertainty is the guide you’ve been waiting for. Unlock the power of embracing uncertainty. Discover how absurdism frees you from the constant pressure to find answers that may never come. Explore the lives and thoughts of the great philosophers. Understand how Camus, Sartre, and others turned chaos into the key to personal freedom. Find peace in life’s ...

Mindfulness practice can help you reduce stress, improve performance, manage pain, and increase wellbeing. These are the reasons why elite athletes, performing artists and business leaders are taking up the practice, and why it is being introduced into the world's most successful companies, banks, business schools – even the US Army. David Michie introduces mindfulness practice and offers innovative solutions to common obstacles.

*** UPDATED FOR 2025 - THIRD EDITION *** “This book is the missing link ... and should be required reading for anyone looking to launch or grow a career within the Salesforce ecosystem.” —Selina Suarez, Executive director/founder, PepUp Tech In the next two years, an estimated 3.3 million jobs in the Salesforce ecosystem will open, and one of them could be yours. But how can you sort through all these jobs—administrators, architects, analysts, developers, consultants—and find the one that is right for you? And how do you package yourself to win the job position? Martin Gessner, ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world—are you ready to embrace it? Whether you're curious about AI or looking to understand its impact on your life and career, AI for Beginners is your essential guide. This practical book breaks down complex AI concepts into easy-to-understand insights while exploring its real-world applications across industries.Inside, You’ll Discover: ✅ The Fundamentals of AI – Understand how artificial intelligence works and its key components. ✅ AI in Everyday Life – From virtual assistants to smart devices, see how AI enhances your daily ...

There are worlds of healing, protection, and insight available to you just beyond ordinary reality. Whether you are just beginning to seek a truer and more meaningful existence, or you are an experienced traveler of worlds, this audiobook provides a reliable, straightforward, friendly, and practical guide to basic shamanic practices, including more advanced instruction in past life healing, shadow work, and soul retrieval.

Unlock the Power of Meaning, Choice, and Freedom with The Beginner’s Guide to Existentialism: How to Find Meaning, Make Bold Choices, and Live Authentically in a Confusing World Are you curious about existentialism, but not sure where to start? Overwhelmed by terms like “the absurd,” “authenticity,” or “existential dread”? This accessible, engaging guide is your perfect entry point into one of philosophy’s most powerful and life-changing movements. The Beginner’s Guide to Existentialism explores the core ideas of existential thought—freedom, responsibility, the search ...

Achieve Unwavering Inner Calm and Resilience in Just 30 Days With These Ancient Techniques, Even If Stress Has Always Ruled Your Life Do you feel overwhelmed by life's endless demands and chaotic stresses? Are you yearning for emotional resilience and inner peace but don't know where to begin? If these questions resonate with you, you're not alone. Across the globe, countless individuals are searching for ways to navigate their reality with peace, grace, and stability. And this is your opportunity to change that narrative. Applying Stoicism's ancient wisdom can transform your mindset, ...

Take your martial arts training to the next level with this audiobook! Taekwondo: A Practical Guide to the World's Most Popular Martial Art is written by Bill and Katie Pottle, owners of the Korean Academy of Taekwondo in Aurora, CO. Their school has worked with students of all ages and abilities, from 2-year-olds to Olympians to senior citizens. The audiobook contains sections on kicks, forms, one steps, history and philosophy, mechanics of board breaking, increasing power and speed, and much more.

Ignite empathy as a superpower for personal healing, deeper relationships, and more potent work in the world. New York Times bestselling author Dr. Judith Orloff draws on insights from neuroscience, psychology, and energy medicine to show us how to access our sensitivities, soothe our nervous systems, and embody our most fierce and authentic selves.

Loneliness Isn’t the End—It’s the Beginning of Something New. Are you over 50 and feeling like the world has moved on without you? Do you miss the warmth of meaningful conversations, the joy of shared laughter, or the simple comfort of feeling connected? Whether you’re newly retired, grieving a loss, or simply navigating life’s quieter seasons, it’s easy to feel like you’re drifting—alone and unseen. But there’s hope. You are not alone. And it’s never too late to reconnect. This compassionate and practical guide is your companion to rediscovering joy, rebuilding purpose,...

The market is shaking. Will you freeze—or will you thrive? The Smart Investor’s Guide to Investing in a Volatile Market is your no-nonsense playbook for building wealth when everyone else is panicking. Written by seasoned investor, Dr. Peter Valenzuela, this actionable guide transforms fear into confidence with practical strategies for navigating market uncertainty. Whether you're new to investing, protecting your retirement, or refining your portfolio, this book gives you the tools to make smart, steady moves when it matters most. Inside, you'll discover: Why volatility is your ...

Test automation is a fantastic field of engineering. Unfortunately, most test automation efforts fail soon after being initiated. From the many promises of ease of automation to oversimplified vendor demonstrations, it's easy to spend significant time and cost pursuing test automation with little to show in the end. If only there was a way to avoid the pitfalls encountered when embarking upon test automation? Greg Paskal shares his best insights learned as a successful test automation engineer.

El manual de A.A. sobre cómo mantenerse sobrio en las circunstancias de todos los días, este libro muy leído explica por medio de ejemplos sencillos cómo los miembros de A.A. de todas partes del mundo viven sus vidas al máximo y se manteen sobrios un día a la vez. Palabras del prólogo: “[R]esulta que vivir sobrio no es nada triste, ni aburrido ni incómodo, como nos habíamos temido; por el contrario, empezamos a disfrutar la vida sin beber y a encontrarla mucho más emocionante que la que vivíamos en nuestra época de bebedores”.

Are you new to Artificial Intelligence and looking for a simple, clear introduction? Generative Artificial Intelligence for Beginners is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to understand AI without feeling overwhelmed. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-follow steps, giving you the confidence to dive into AI and use its incredible tools in no time.

Empowering, insightful, and psychology-driven, Beyond Beautiful is filled with proven, no-BS strategies for proactive self-care. This stylish and practical handbook takes a deep-dive into all of the factors that make it hard to feel good about yourself, and offers sage answers to tricky questions. Beyond Beautiful is a much-needed breath of fresh air that will help you live your best life, know your worth, and stop wasting any more precious energy and mental space worrying about the way you look.

Cultural Christians in the Early Church, which aims to be both historical and practical, argues that cultural Christians were the rule, rather than the exception, in the early church. Using different categories of sins as its organizing principle, the book considers the challenge of culture to the earliest converts to Christianity, as they struggled to live on mission in the Greco-Roman cultural milieu of the Roman Empire.