Barnes & Noble's hot new device lets you enjoy all of your e-books, movies, TV shows, magazines, and even comics along with tablet features like web browsing, email, and apps. But to make the most of the NOOK Tablet, you need to manage Wi-Fi access and a variety of new apps. "NOOK Tablet: The Missing Manual" shows you the way with loads of full-color illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and savvy tips.
In this remarkable dual memoir, film legend Martin Sheen and accomplished actor/filmmaker Emilio Estevez recount their lives as father and son. In alternating chapters -- and in voices that are as eloquent as they are different -- they tell stories spanning more than fifty years of family history, and reflect on their journeys into two different kinds of faith.
Do you remember the last major initiative you watched die in your organization? Did it go down with a loud crash? Or was it slowly and quietly suffocated by other competing priorities? By the time it finally disappeared, it's likely no one even noticed. What happened? The "whirlwind" of urgent activity required to keep things running day-to-day devoured all the time and energy you needed to invest in executing your strategy for tomorrow! The 4 Disciplines of Execution can change all that forever. The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) is a simple, repeatable, and proven formula for executing on your most important strategic priorities in the midst of the whirlwind. By following The 4 Disciplines -- Focusing on the Wildly Important; Acting on Lead Measures; Keeping a Compelling Scoreboard; and Creating a Cadence of Accountability -- leaders can produce breakthrough results, even when executing the strategy requires a significant change in behavior from their teams. 4DX is not theory. It
Outlines economical options for family camping vacations, sharing irreverent, anecdotal, and practical guidelines for families with young children while explaining how to select gear and address needs with a minimum of stress.
In this gritty expose, a firsthand look inside U.S. undercover operations targeting the immigrant smuggling, counterfeiting, and drug rings of Mexico's dangerous mafi.
The author, a Navy SEAL, returned from his star-crossed mission in Afghanistan with his bones shattered and his heart broken. So many had given their lives to save him, and he would have readily done the same for them. As he recuperated, he wondered why he and others, from America's founding to today, had been willing to sacrifice everything, including themselves, for the sake of family, nation, and freedom. In this book, we follow the author to Iraq, where he returns to the battlefield as a member of SEAL Team 5 to help take on the most dangerous city in the world, Ramadi, the capital of war-torn Al Anbar Province. There, in six months of high-intensity urban combat, he would be part of what has been called the greatest victory in the history of U.S. Special Operations forces. We also return to Afghanistan and Operation Redwing, where he offers powerful new details about his miraculous rescue. Throughout, he reflects on what it really means to take on a higher calling, about the men
In this radical new approach to Earth's biography, senior Carnegie Institution researcher and national bestselling author Robert M. Hazen reveals how the co-evolution of the geosphere and biosphere--of rocks and living matter--has shaped our planet into the only one of its kind in the Solar System, if not the entire cosmos.
Easy to understand, accurate, comprehensive and packed with all the essential information home and small-business owners need to find affordable, reliable, and renewable alternatives to conventional home heating, Solar Home Heating Basics is the guide for anyone who wants to heat his or her home or office with solar energy.
Traces a Communist Chinese family's fifteen-year struggle to honor a grandmother's dying wish to be buried in spite of a national ban of traditional Chinese practices, an effort that pitted family members against one another and risked their capture by authorities.
Offers accounts of the author's pilgrimages to three holy sites in search of personal direction, describing the hundreds of miles trekked and the people encountered along the way.
"The essential listener's guide to more than a thousand years of Western classical music ; Explains the elements and terminology of classical music in clear and simple terms ; Discusses the music and instruments of each period, from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras, to developments in modern music sine 1900 ; Explores the life stories, musical styles, and most popular works of almost 300 composers"--Back of container.
Documents the World War II service of a Honduran banana boat staffed with international merchant seamen, inmates, and a French harbor pilot who heroically succeeded in setting the stage for Patton's epic invasion of North Africa.
Presents the life and career of the Middle East specialist, from his professional relationships with world leaders to his accomplishments in world politics, and offers the author's analysis of the political transformation of the region.
Dubbed a health pioneer by the Wall Street Journal and called "crazy smart" by Dr. Mehmet Oz, Suzanne Somers has repeatedly opened up new terrain to health seekers worldwide. And now, with Bombshell, she does it again. Acting like your personal medical detective, she has found the most advanced scientists, doctors, and health professionals and gotten them to share jaw-dropping advances that will stop deterioration and set you on the path to restoration and healthy longevity.
Tackling the next threat to America--globalism--two New York Times best-selling authors reveal how foreign countries are pillaging our economy with the help of our own political and business leaders and offer solutions for combating this growing problem.
The man behind the "Real Housewives" writes about his lifelong love affair with pop culture that brought him from the suburbs of St. Louis to his own television show.
"Learn how to: save Office files as PDF documents; audit and Excel worksheet for errors; turn a Word document into a presentation. Straightforward task descriptions; succinct explanations; full-color screen shots; numbered steps."--P. [4] of cover.
"Living gluten-free doesn't need to be difficult. This easy-to-use cookbook offers a hundred recipes that are easy to prepare --and delicious, too -- for main dishes, side dishes and desserts. Chapters will cover such topics as: --whole meals for weekday dinners that can be prepared in half an hour --recipes for single dishes that can be prepared in 15 minutes or less --breakfast and brunch menus and standalone recipes for breakfast on the go --recipes specific to traditional holiday meals --basic gluten-free mixes such as flour blends, biscuit and pancake mixes and spice mixtures that can be stored and used in a variety of recipes. With gorgeous photos and a wide range of recipes, Simply . . . Gluten-free Quick Meals offers recipes, ideas and strategies that will make your time in the kitchen, and possibly your life, all a little easier"--Provided by publisher.
Drawing on contacts at NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, award-winning science writer and documentary producer Rod Pyle provides an insiders look into the amazing projects now being developed here and abroad to visit the legendary red planet.
Offers an organizational design model for service organizations, covering such topics as funding mechanisms, employee management systems, and customer management systems.
From garden to grill to fork, nothing tastes better than freshly harvested vegetables grilled to perfection alongside savory meats and plump grilled fruits. This book is the grilling guide for gardeners, seasonal eaters, and "flexitarians" everywhere, and anyone enamored of the powers of the grill. Keep the grill hot long after summer's finished with Planked Butternut Squash with Sage and Brie; Grilled Gazpacho; a Blackened Fish Po'Boy with Grilled Green Onion Mayonnaise; Pizza Primavera; Wood-Grilled Shrimp and Yellow Peppers; Tandoori Turkey Burgers: and Grill-Baked Apples with Cinnamon Nut Stuffing. With seasonal recipes, tips on grilling for preserving, a burgeoning "griller's pantry" of rubs and versatile sauces, and more than 100 vegetarian recipes, this is the must-have resource for eager and experienced grillers and gardeners alike.--From publisher description.
Details how the author and her husband tried to help their twenty-one-year-old autistic son enter into adulthood by teaching him to ride commuter trains on his own in preparation for holding down a job.
"Personal geographies gives you the tools and techniques you'll need to create artful maps of yourself, your experiences and your personal journey. Chart the innermost workings of your mind, document your artistic path and create an unfolding maze of your future dreams and goals"--P. [4] of cover.
This little book provides a variety of shorter and longer projects that can be completed during a coffee break, over lunch, or whenever a mini vacation is required.
Written by two professionals who have "been there and done that with their own sons, this guide empowers parents to help their sons with ADHD find success in school and beyond.
The Sweet Potato Queens are back and bawdier than ever in Southern belle extraordinaire Jill Conner Browne's ninth edition of the hysterical series. Having experienced pretty much ALL of the crappy parts of life, Browne feels it is her duty to render whatever assistance she can to her fellow sufferers -- and she does so in her own inimitable fashion. Her father taught her there are very few situations in life that we really and truly cannot change, and it is up to us to figure out how to either make fun OUT of them -- or make fun OF them. And fortunately for the rest of us, Browne is well equipped for both. Including the exploits of the Queen contingent and her family, she delivers applicable tidbits like: Thinking or talking about watermelon can save any negative situation ; If you get drunk in Scotland, you can't have your cow with you ; When sanity and reason fail, you can always cheerfully resort to ridicule ; Denial means that every situation is perfectly perfect. More fun than
Tyler Cowen discusses everything from slow food to fast food, from agriculture to gourmet culture, from modernist cuisine to how to pick the best street vendor, and shows how to get good, cheap eats just about anywhere.
Offers advice for using meditative practices from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition to achieve a life of openness and freedom from negative emotions by tapping into the essential love that is part of our basic nature.
An illustrated selection of answers to the title's question, submitted online and collected by Ben Nemtin, Dave Lingwood, Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn, collectively known as The Buried Life and featured in the MTV reality television series of the same name. Some answers include essays relating how the online submissions were accomplished. Also included are brief essays on how the four young men accomplished some of their lists' tasks and their experiences helping others complete their lists.
"It has never been easy to be a middle school girl. In the few short years between grade school and high school, girls go through an incredible number of physical and mental changes, making this the most formative--and precarious--time in their lives. Groups form and turn on each other; classmates whisper about who's saying what to whom; childhood friends tell trusted secrets; and just deciding where to sit in the lunchroom can be a daily struggle. Then there's the biological wave of changes--all the growth spurts, new curves, and new hormones--and suddenly, there are more grown-up things to worry about like dealing with guys and sexuality. All the while, they're constantly bombarded by contradictory and confusing messages from society and the media--not to mention the world of video chat, texting, Facebook, and Twitter. In 2002, when she was only fifteen, Haley Kilpatrick created Girl Talk, a nonprofit organization of more than 35,000 members dedicated to helping girls deal with the
Using step-by-step instructions and color illustrations, explains how to get started with the Kindle Fire, use Amazon cloud services, watch videos on the device, and install and use apps.
Drawing on the knowledge of physicians, gerontologists, and neuroscientists, as well as the habits of men and women who epitomize healthy aging, helps readers activate unused brain areas, tone mental muscles, and enliven every mental faculty.
"Horesewoman and bestselling author Rebecca Ondov invites you on some exciting horseback pack trips in Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness. Drawing on 15 years of working from the saddle, she takes you into the mountains to discover the unique personalities of horses and mules, the beauty of God's creation, and the wonders-- and dangers-- of nature."--P. [4] of cover.
Shares uplifting advice about the virtues of forgiveness, offering strategic and biblically based advice on how to achieve peace and personal fulfillment by letting go of past wrongs.
"David Icke...has exposed the global network of families behind Big Banking, Big Biotech, Big Food, Big Government, Big Media and Big Pharma in book after book as his awareness has expanded -- and he takes this on to still new levels of exposure in Remember Who You are...the key is in the title. We are enslaved because we identify with our body and our name, when these are only vehicles and symbols for what we really are -- Infinite Awareness, Infinite Consciousness. We are imprisoned in the realms of the five senses and 'little me' when we are All That Is, All That Has Been and all That Can Ever Be. To breach the perceptual walls of the Saturn-Moon Matrix and bring and end to mass human enslavement, we need to awaken to our true identity." -- Publisher's description.
An important new tool to protect and grow investable assets for retirement. Over 25 million households in the United States have $250,000 or more in investable assets. In today's volatile economic climate, they fear losing this wealth and having to modify their current lifestyle to replenish retirement savings--or even postpone retirement altogether. Julie Jason speaks to this audience, teaching them how to manage their money (and their adviser) and providing them with a professional portfolio adviser's process for structuring and managing customized portfolios. With new material on rebalancing, asset allocation, sector rotation, popular new services such as managed accounts, and more...
Presents a historical perspective on the relationship between economic, technological, and political change by analyzing the economic growth of the United States over the course of two centuries.
"Comprehensive guide to estate planning with a focus on the new legislation which impacts trusts, inheritances and the estate tax, which is likely to be repealed gradually over the next decade"--Provided by publisher.
Presents a look into the twisted mind of all-American killer Edwin "Ned" Snelgrove, a Rutgers graduate with the numbing ambition to out-kill his idol, Ted Bundy, and describes a state attorney's efforts to lock him away forever.
This is the disturbing true account of how one of Canada's highest- ranking military officers became one of Canada's most notorious criminals, including his ultimate capture, trial and conviction for a twisted spree of sexual deviancy and two brutal rapes and murders.
Covers the child sexual abuse scandal at Penn State that rocked the world of collegiate sports, surveying all the key participants, as well as the climate that allowed the alleged crimes to occur.
Follows a reporter's quest to expose the perversion of justice that almost let Texas police officer Bobby Lozano, whose wife Viki's death was ruled as a suicide, get away with murder.
"America's biggest secret is hidden in plain sight-the vast, fundamental and ongoing influence of fraternal orders on our culture. Just decades ago, one out of every three Americans belonged to a secret society, and more than six hundred such groups flourished throughout the country. Today they are still mighty, particularly in the military, police and government."--P. 4 of cover.
"A portrait of incredible change and economic development, of social and national transformation told through individual lives. The son of an Indian father and an American mother, Akash Kapur spent his formative years in India and his early adulthood in the United States. In 2003, he returned to his birth country for good, eager to be part of its exciting growth and modernization. What he found was a nation even more transformed than he had imagined, where the changes were fundamentally altering Indian society, for better and sometimes for worse. To further understand these changes, he sought out the Indians experiencing them firsthand. The result is a rich tapestry of lives being altered by economic development, and a fascinating insider's look at many of the most important forces shaping our world today."--Provided by publisher.
Filled with practical suggestions, opportunities for reflection, and up-to-date resources for anyone whose life is affected by the depression of another.
Counsels puppy owners on the fundamentals of caring for and training young dogs while fostering a trust-based relationship, in a guide that covers such topics as addressing behavioral problems, grooming, and understanding a puppy.
This is the companion to the personal finance program that will be carried on more than 300 PBS stations across the country. The author is an investment expert who lays out a remarkable plan for investments that will deliver better results from one's portfolio with much less risk.
"An essential resource for passing electrician's examinations To pass your state and local licensing exams, you need knowledge and confidence. This comprehensive review guide gives you plenty of both. It's packed with sample questions to help you focus your efforts, review material on all aspects of the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC), the lowdown on business competency requirements, and tips for studying and test-taking that will help you conquer anxiety ahead. Learn the definitions, specifications, and regulations of the 2011 NEC Acquire test-taking skills with examples of questions and answers that are similar to the ones on the license tests Brush up on taxes, unemployment, workers compensation, OSHA, lien laws, and other aspects of the business competency exam Boost your confidence with studying and test-taking tips A reliable and trusted resource for many decades, this newest edition delivers all of the vital content electricians need to made the grade and advance their car
"Introducing an Audel "Mini-Ref" for tradespeople working on water well pumps and pumping systemsWater well pumps are used everywhere, with installations numbering in the millions. It's hard to believe that no one has written a small field book that covers these pieces of equipment. Finally, here's a great handy guide is for anyone who needs to know how these pumps work, how to troubleshoot problems unique to this type of piping system, and how to make common repairs for both above ground and submersible pumps. It contains vital and specific references applicable to a wide range of professions, including plumbers, well drillers, electricians, pump suppliers, pump retailers, plumbing supply companies, well system suppliers, and more. Focuses on the must-have information to trouble-shoot, solve problems, and make water well pump repairs Clears up the mysteries of jet pumps, two pipe systems, pressure settings, and accumulator sizing Illustrations and data formatted for quick look up an
Pioneering surgeon Dr. Denton Cooley performed his first human heart transplant in 1968 and astounded the world in 1969 when he was the first surgeon to successfully implant a totally artificial heart in a human being. Over the course of his career, Cooley and his associates have performed thousands of open heart operations and have been forerunners in implementing new surgical procedures. Of all his achievements, however, Cooley is most proud of the Texas Heart Institute, which he founded in 1962 with a mission to use education, research, and improved patient care to decrease the devastating effects of cardiovascular disease. In his new memoir, 100,000 Hearts, Cooley tells about his childhood in Houston and his experiences as a basketball scholarship recipient at the University of Texas. After medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and Johns Hopkins, Cooley served in the Army Medical Corps. While at Johns Hopkins, Cooley assisted in a groundbreaking op
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