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Dave Thomas and Andy Hunt wrote the first edition of this influential book in 1999 to help their clients create better software and rediscover the joy of coding. These lessons have helped a generation of programmers examine the very essence of software development. Now, 20 years later, this new edition re-examines what it means to be a modern programmer. Topics range from personal responsibility and career development to architectural techniques for keeping your code flexible and easy to adapt and reuse.

The Kennedy wives saw history up close - and made history in some cases. They knew wealth and privilege, but we are bonded to them by losses that are our losses, too. The Kennedy women - fierce, intelligent, and very private - belong to us. Not because of their glamour but because of their grief and misfortunes. The Kennedy Wives takes an unflinching look at the women who married into the Kennedy family and their distinct roles.

Do you feel like you just aren't getting what you want out of life? Do you have a fear of intimacy? Issues with insecurity? Trouble with your social life? Do you struggle a lot with self-doubt? Do you tend to attract the wrong kind of relationships into your life? Do you have a habit of beating yourself up over every little mistake you might happen to make? Low self-esteem could be the root of problems like these. Low self-esteem can prevent you from being the person that you were meant to be. You are destined for great things, but without a healthy level of self-esteem, your negative ...

Southern Afghanistan, 2005. NATO forces are battling the Taliban across Kandahar Province. In a terrifying twist, the rebels unearth a tactical nuclear bomb lost in the final days of the Soviet occupation. The years buried in the sand have damaged it, so the Taliban seeks the help of al Qaeda to secure replacement parts through its contacts in Saudi Arabia, the Opium Cartel, and the Russian Mafia. Doing so, however, inadvertently alerts the Americans, the Russians, and the Israelis.

First there was Girt. Now comes... True Girt. In this side-splitting sequel to his best-selling history, David Hunt takes us to the Australian frontier. This was the Wild South, home to hardy pioneers, gun-slinging bushrangers, directionally challenged explorers, nervous indigenous people, Caroline Chisholm and sheep. Lots of sheep.

Improve Your Life and Be Amazing Becoming a more interesting person can be done without turning your entire life upside down. It's more about making simple, yet effective changes in your daily routine. Some of the most effective changes are the same ones that we have complete control over. This book can help you make the transition. You will learn: *How to have an interesting appearance *How to be magnetic *How to have interesting conversations *How to articulate when you are having conversations *How to stop procrastinating about trying new things *How to avoid a common trap that murders ...

Many of us tend to underestimate the power of our own thoughts. Our thoughts can either help us or hold us back. You are the one who will decide the outcome of many of the things that happen in your life. In a way, you create your future based on the way that you think in the present. This book will teach you: -How to prevent negative thoughts from turning into negative emotions -How to break out of your comfort zone -How to use expectation to your advantage -How to get past your self-critical thoughts -How to become a much happier person -How to regain control over your life -How to battle...

Then you're in for a treat. Volume three of our popular anthology series is sure to scratch that questionable itch. With stories by Michael Knost, William Joseph Roberts, Philip K. Booker, Christopher Woods, D. Raymond Smith, David Badurina, H.P. Holo, James Palmer, Jason Cordova, Lee Ellis, M Leigh, Michael Morton, Michael Craig, and Guest Editorial by Faith Hunter.

A thoroughly updated introduction to the concepts, methods, and standards of critical thinking, A Practical Guide to Critical Thinking: Deciding What to Do and Believe, Second Edition is a unique presentation of the formal strategies used when thinking through reasons and arguments in many areas of expertise. Pursuing an interdisciplinary approach to critical thinking, the audiobook offers a broad conception of critical thinking and explores the practical relevance to conducting research across fields such as, business, education, and the biological sciences.

Would you like to learn how to build confidence? Confidence can allow you to pursue your dreams and goals, while a lack of confidence can interfere with your life on every level. Since confident people know that they can handle whatever comes their way, they aren't discouraged by setbacks. This book can help you break through those negative mindsets that hold you back. Here are some of the things you will learn: -The number one thing that kills our confidence -How to believe in yourself without being unrealistic -How to build strength and courage -How to obtain peace of mind -How to boost ...

Girt. No word could better capture the essence of Australia.... In this hilarious history, David Hunt reveals the truth of Australia's past, from megafauna to Macquarie - the cock-ups and curiosities, the forgotten eccentrics and Eureka moments that have made us who we are. Girt introduces forgotten heroes like Mary McLoghlin, transported for the crime of "felony of sock", and Trim the cat, who beat a French monkey to become the first animal to circumnavigate Australia.

Girt Nation introduces Alfred Deakin, the Liberal necromancer whose dead advisors made Australia a better place to live, and Banjo Paterson, the jihadist who called on God and the Prophet to drive the Australian infidels from the Sudan ‘like sand before the gale’. And meet Catherine Helen Spence, the feminist polymath who envisaged a utopian future of free contraceptives, easy divorce and immigration restrictions to prevent the ‘Chinese coming to destroy all we have struggled for’!

Are you trying to find your place in the world? Are you trying to realize your lifelong dreams? Many people ignore their desires without realizing that they are there for a reason. You are not meant to do work that you absolutely hate doing. You are meant to do work that you are passionate about. The trouble is that you might not know how to find your passion. This book can help you with that. You will learn: -How to achieve fulfillment by putting passion into your daily life -How to uncover the passions that are hiding within you -How to decide which passions you should give priority to -...

The unthinkable has happened: ISIS, covertly assisted by Pakistan's intelligence services, has acquired nuclear weapons and the ability to deliver them anywhere in the world. They begin with an attack at Bagram Airfield, America's largest military base in Afghanistan. A second weapon is detonated in Battery Park in New York City. The blast levels a square mile of Manhattan, including the Financial District. Hundreds of thousands perish. The American economy is in chaos. Banks close their doors.

The ability to focus is crucial if you wish to accomplish your goals, realize your dreams, or achieve your desires. When we try to accomplish our goals, many of us tend to struggle. We encounter problems, and many of these problems are related to a lack of focus. As we lose our focus for the things that are the most important to us, our lives begin to lack meaning. Don't allow that to happen. Whatever your goals may be, the power of focusing on them should not be underestimated. This book will teach you how to develop your mind for goal accomplishment. You will learn: *How to become ...

Getting our emotions under control can be a bit of a challenge, especially when our emotions are so overwhelming. Anger can hold you back when you don't know how to express it in a healthy way. This book will teach you how to deal with anger in healthy ways. You will learn: *How to express anger in a healthy way *How to release anger from the past that won't seem to go away *How to overcome the self-defeating thoughts that continue to upset you *How to overcome passive aggression *How to handle people who annoy you It's time to break out of the chains that are keeping you tied down. It's ...

Love knows no bounds… In this science fiction anthology, love has no limits across space and time. From Artificial Intelligence, aliens, and intergalactic royalty. From headstrong characters fighting the status quo to those struggling to keep afloat in a tumultuous world. One way or another, their love will survive. Featuring stories by Frank Sawielijew, Kevin A. Davis, Wris Kaye, David W. Landrum, E.B. Hunter, Lyle Hopwood, Amanda Barrett, Katie Kent, T.C. Mill, and Barend Nieuwstraten III. Graphic sexual content is included within this anthology.

Are you shy? Are you introverted? Do you suffer from social anxiety? Do you want to make more friends? Do you want to have better relationships? We are all told that saying, "Hello" can go a long way. But is a friendly greeting really enough to give our social lives the kind of boost that we are looking for? Social Skills Can Improve Your Life Whether you wish to have success with relationships, friendships, or business encounters, social skills are very important to have. You will learn: *How to prevent social anxiety from controlling your life *Which conversation topics to focus on *Which...

Procrastination really needs to be called out for the enemy that it is. There are few things in life that are worse than procrastinating about something that you really need to do. We want to live our lives without spending so much time focusing on whether or not we should do something. -Do you find it difficult to get started on certain tasks that you seem to dread doing? -Do you find it difficult to keep your momentum going after you finally do get started on a task or project? -Do you have certain fears that hold you back from pursuing your goals? -Do you allow self-doubt to overwhelm ...

Turn down the lights. Let a candle flicker in the dark. Curl up for some spooky tales about ghosts and things unseen. This creepy collection of stories includes classic and modern spins on stories of the dead. There are tales of haunted houses, and haunted individuals. Of places that are beyond the realm of the ordinary. And, of course, the things that go bump in the night. Written by 11 talented writers and performed by engaging narrators.