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4,000 Questions for Getting to Know Anyone and Everyone, 2nd Edition
by Barbara Ann Kipfer4,000 ways to achieve instant intimacy. With new and updated questions!What, more than anything, makes you angry?Who were your childhood idols?What kind of leader are you most inclined to follow?What has happened to the art of conversation? In the age of the Internet, speed dating, and frantic text messaging, have we forgotten how to meaningfully connect? This book of 4,000 provocative questions will help you get to know anyone and everyone in every social situation. Use it to go beyond small talk at parties, networking events, dates, dinner tables, and road trips. It's for getting to know someone you just met and learning a lot more about someone you thought you already knew (who may be yourself).·A perfect social tool for the Internet generation·Features thematic sections on lifestyle choices, pastimes, politics, family, and more·A resource for self-discovery and for journalists and writers doing interviews and developing characters, plots, and story lines
4,000 Questions for Getting to Know Anyone and Everyone
by Barbara Ann Kipfer4,000 ways to achieve instant intimacy What, more than anything, makes you angry? Who were your childhood idols? What kind of leader are you most inclined to follow? What has happened to the art of conversation? In the age of Internet chat rooms, speed dating, and frantic text messaging, have we forgotten how to meaningfully connect? This book of 4,000 provocative questions will help you get to know anyone and everyone in every social situation. Use it to go beyond small talk at parties, networking events, dates, dinner tables, and road trips. It's for getting to know someone you just met and learning a lot more about someone you thought you already knew (who may be yourself). A perfect social tool for the Internet generation Features thematic sections on lifestyle choices, pastimes, politics, family, and more. A resource for self-discovery and for journalists and writers doing interviews and developing characters, plots, and story lines
3D Printing for Product Designers: Innovative Strategies Using Additive Manufacturing
by Jennifer Loy James Novak Olaf Diegel3D Printing for Product Designers closes the gap between the rhetoric of 3D printing in manufacturing and the reality for product designers. It provides practical strategies to support the adoption and integration of 3D printing into professional practice. 3D printing has evolved over the last decade into a practical proposition for manufacturing, opening up innovative opportunities for product designers. From its foundations in rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing has developed into a range of technologies suitable for end-use products. This book shows you how to evaluate and sensitively understand people, process, and products and demonstrates how solutions for working with additive manufacturing can be developed in context. It includes a practical, step-by-step plan for product designers and CEOs aimed at supporting the successful implementation of 3D printing by stakeholders at all levels of a manufacturing facility, tailored to their stage of technology integration and business readiness. It features a wide range of real-world examples of practice illustrated in full colour, across industries such as healthcare, construction, and film, aligning with the strategic approach outlined in the book. The book can be followed chronologically to guide you to transform your process for a company, to meet the unique needs of a specific client, or to be used as a starting point for the product design entrepreneur. Written by experienced industry professionals and academics, this is a fundamental reference for product designers, industrial designers, design engineers, CEOs, consultants, and makers.
3D Origami Fun!: 25 Fantastic, Foldable Paper Projects
by Stephanie MartynImaginative 3D origami projects that anyone can make!Do you love the art of paper folding? Well, your favorite pastime goes 3D in this origami guide! Inspired by the kawaii style everyone loves, 3D Origami Fun! shows you how to up your paper-folding game with twenty-five spectacular projects. From cupcakes to butterflies to sea turtles, each page features detailed explanations and step-by-step photos for constructing eye-catching sculptures using basic folds and origami pieces. Whether you're new to paper crafts or a seasoned pro, this book will teach you how to build a variety of impressive 3D origami projects.So take out your paper, flex your fingers, and get ready to create dozens of fun origami projects you won't find anywhere else!
3D Engine Design for Virtual Globes
by Patrick Cozzi Kevin RingSupported with code examples and the authors’ real-world experience, this book offers the first guide to engine design and rendering algorithms for virtual globe applications like Google Earth and NASA World Wind. The content is also useful for general graphics and games, especially planet and massive-world engines. With pragmatic advice throughout, it is essential reading for practitioners, researchers, and hobbyists in these areas, and can be used as a text for a special topics course in computer graphics. Topics covered include: Rendering globes, planet-sized terrain, and vector data; Multithread resource management; Out-of-core algorithms; Shader-based renderer design.
3am Thoughts: A late-night mindfulness journal from the creator of Not Delivered
by Nicola BulmanFrom the TikTok creator who brought you the popular Let's Talk and Not Delivered journals comes a powerful guided journal for when you need it most.When you're kept awake at night by hopes, worries or regrets, how can you put your mind at rest?3am Thoughts is an introspective guided journal for those moments when you need something to share, but don't' know who to share it with. Thoughtful questions, mindful practices and creative prompts will help you get to the heart of things.Find the support and comfort you deserve. And let go of the messages you could not send.
365 Ways to Give Thanks: One For Every Day of the Year
by Brenda ShoshannaThis book is pure feel-good medicine. It gives the reader 365 specific, unique ways of giving thanks on all occasions, birthdays, religious and ethnic holidays, and every other day -- to all kinds of people, even strangers. Focusing on the act of giving, this book shows how easy it is to give back what we have received and how to turn any occasion, even a regular day, into a show of appreciation.
365 Ways to Change the World: How to Make a Difference... One Day at a Time
by Michael NortonYou want to make a difference in the world, but don't know where to begin. Now you can. Here is just the guide to lots of exciting ways that are more personal and fun than merely writing a check. For every day of the year, 365 Ways to Change the World is packed with information and ideas that don't take a lot of special skills to put into action, but will achieve something positive: Observe a "Buy Nothing Day" Plant a "peace pole" Sew a panel for an AIDS memorial quilt Collect rainwater to water your plants The suggestions cover twelve important areas in which you can influence change, including in your local community, as a consumer, making a cultural contribution, and addressing problems such as the environment, health, and human rights. You can go through the book day by day or use the index to flip to the issues that concern you most; to help you take action, a complementary website links straight to many of the sources listed in the book. Great to give as well as to keep, this is an inspiring, practical resource for making the world a better place -- one day at a time.
365 Manners Kids Should Know: Games, Activities, and Other Fun Ways to Help Children and Teens Learn Etiquette
by Sheryl EberlyIf you've ever cringed at the sight of your ten-year-old waltzing through the neighbor's front door without an invitation, or struggled to teach your teenager proper "netiquette" for navigating the complicated world of social networks, you know the importance of teaching kids that manners matter. Sheryl Eberly's bestselling 365 Manners Kids Should Know gives clever and insightful advice for the myriad situations where consideration counts, but is sometimes forgotten. This new edition incorporates tips for every aspect of digital communication into her straight-forward format. Using a smart one-manner-a-day organization, parents, grandparents, and teachers alike can find practical ways to teach essential manners like: - When and where it's appropriate to text - How to write a thank-you note - The proper way to handle an online bully - How to behave at events like birthday parties, weddings,and religious services Full of role-playing exercises, games, and other activities that adults can do with children, 365 Manners Kids Should Know explains not only what manners to teach, but also how--and at what ages--to present them. From the Trade Paperback edition.
365 Fascinating Facts from the World of Discovery
by Donald B. DeYoungAn engaging look at significant discoveries through the centuries, mostly geared around science and invention. Dr. DeYoung uses his astronomy background as a basis for sharing many significant events down through the years, and adds to the mix with facts related to many different areas of science. This compilation of short facts will thrill trivia enthusiasts and are designed to help the reader commit them quickly to memory.
365 Family Games and Pastimes
by Martin Toseland Simon ToselandRemember Blind Man's Bluff, Pin the Tail and Murder in the Dark? Making daisy chains and collecting conkers? And when rainy afternoons meant card games and battleships? Jam-packed with games and activities for all ages, 365 Family Games and Pastimes remembers all the classics we used to love, bringing them back for the entire family to enjoy.Full of inspiration and thrifty ideas, this is an indispensible collection for birthday parties, family holidays and everyday fun.
365 Days of Mindful Meditations: Daily Guidance for a Calmer, Happier You
by Karen EdwardsAll we have is now Find time for mindfulness every day with this calming little book. With a raft of inspiring quotations and simple ideas to help you savour each moment and find joy in little things, it will help you to live well all year round.
365 Days of Mindful Meditations: Daily Guidance for a Calmer, Happier You
by Karen EdwardsAll we have is now Find time for mindfulness every day with this calming little book. With a raft of inspiring quotations and simple ideas to help you savour each moment and find joy in little things, it will help you to live well all year round.
365 Days of Kindness: Daily Guidance for Happiness and Gratitude
by Vicki VrintChoose kindness This little book will help you find time every day for small acts of kindness and love. With innovative tips and a collection of inspiring quotations, it will be your guide to spreading goodwill and gratitude all year round.
365 Days of Kindness: Daily Guidance for Happiness and Gratitude
by Vicki VrintChoose kindness This little book will help you find time every day for small acts of kindness and love. With innovative tips and a collection of inspiring quotations, it will be your guide to spreading goodwill and gratitude all year round.
365 Days of Inspiration: Daily Guidance for a More Motivated You
by Robyn MartinStimulate your mind 365 days of the year with this little book of tips and quotes. It’ll supercharge you with a new lease of life, helping you to get the most out of every day. Inspiration is everywhere, but it’s difficult to get creative sparks flying when you don’t know where to begin. This little book is here to help you try out new experiences, look at things with a fresh pair of eyes and feel passionate about the things you love. Within these pages are simple but effective tips on how to:Break from the ordinary and widen your perspectiveSay “yes” to new possibilitiesBe mindful of your surroundings and experiencesAs well as its many practical ideas, 365 Days of Inspiration includes a range of rousing quotes, from Oprah Winfrey to David Attenborough, to spark creativity.Discovering what motivates you will boost your well-being, mental health and inner strength, helping you to become more energized and positive every day of the year.
365 Days of Inspiration: Daily Guidance for a More Motivated You
by Robyn MartinStimulate your mind 365 days of the year with this little book of tips and quotes. It’ll supercharge you with a new lease of life, helping you to get the most out of every day. Inspiration is everywhere, but it’s difficult to get creative sparks flying when you don’t know where to begin. This little book is here to help you try out new experiences, look at things with a fresh pair of eyes and feel passionate about the things you love. Within these pages are simple but effective tips on how to:Break from the ordinary and widen your perspectiveSay “yes” to new possibilitiesBe mindful of your surroundings and experiencesAs well as its many practical ideas, 365 Days of Inspiration includes a range of rousing quotes, from Oprah Winfrey to David Attenborough, to spark creativity.Discovering what motivates you will boost your well-being, mental health and inner strength, helping you to become more energized and positive every day of the year.
365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids: An If I Could Ask God Anything Devotional
by Kathryn SlatteryHow do I know the Bible is true? What does it mean when the Bible talks about the kingdom of God? How can God be three persons at the same time? Help the kids in your life find answers to the questions they ask and deepen their faith along the way with 365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids, a unique daily devotional full of biblical answers to curious questions about God, the Bible, and Christian faith.365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids is a tremendous tool for every Christian home! Through a daily devotional, questions about God, the Bible, and faith are answered in a loving way that points children to God’s plan and His love. Parents will appreciate the thorough research and accuracy for this wide range of theological, historical, and faith topics. In addition to faith topics, this devotional addresses topics such as Christian traditions, the historic growth of Christianity, how to become a Christian, and what it means to be a Christian in today’s world. A helpful and complete index of questions includes the following topics: time; God; God’s promises; Jesus; God’s Holy Spirit; the Bible; the Old Testament; the New Testament; Christianity; prayer; the Church; Christian seasons, holidays, and traditions; being a Christian here and now; and eternity.Each devotion is written so that it can be read and enjoyed on its own at any time, and many include a “Want to know more?” cross-referencing section at the bottom of the devotional for the extra-curious child who wants to learn more. At the end of the book, a special section called My Notes and Prayers offers several lined pages for the thoughtful young reader to write his or her thoughts and prayers.365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids will help you nurture and grow your child’s faith, as well as naturally and gently, day by day, grow the child’s knowledge about what it means to be a Christian.Engage the minds and hearts of the curious kids in your life for Jesus every day with 365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids.
33 Ways To Raise Your Credit Score: Proven Strategies to Improve Your Credit & Get Out of Debt
by Tom Corson-KnowlesA concise collection of easy things you can do to boost your score.This life-changing guide is written in plain English without jargon or confusing language—just easy-to-implement action steps to help you dramatically increase your credit score (without spending a dime). Find out about:How To Instantly Improve Your Credit Score By 20 To 30 Points: Just one tip in this book could help you raise your credit rating right away—and when combined, the strategies could help you go from bad credit to excellent credit.Credit Repair Made Easy: No matter how bad your credit is right now, you can repair it with strategies for removing illegitimate and bad marks from your credit report.How To Get a Free Credit Score Without Any Hassle: Many companies claim they’ll give you a free credit score—then try to charge a large one-time fee or ongoing membership fee for access to your credit information. But there is one website that gives you your score 100% free without trying to sell you anything, and even provides free email alerts when anything new pops up on your credit report so you can take care of it right away.How To Get A Huge Discount On Your Mortgage Rates: Following the steps in this guide, you could save thousands a year in interest on your mortgage, auto loans, and other payments.How To Save As Much As $500 On Your Cell Phone Plan: With the good credit history you build, you could save as much as $500 on your next service plan.Better Rates On Car Insurance And Auto Loans: Get much cheaper rates with your new, higher credit score, and avoid getting taken advantage of by shady finance companies.The Ideal Number of Credit Cards: Did you know there’s a “secret number” of credit cards you should have to maximize your credit score? You’ll also learn how to get huge discounts on credit card rates and fees with a five-minute phone call—plus more tips and techniques to get you in healthy financial shape.
33 Keys to Unlocking The Lost Symbol: A Reader's Companion to the Dan Brown Novel
by Thomas R. Beyer Jr.Ever since Professor Beyer read The Da Vinci Code, he became intrigued by Dan Brown's use of facts in fiction. He realized that an examination of the novel could be a tantalizing and entertaining entry into the world of research and evaluating information, and decided to make it the subject of his freshman seminar class at Middlebury College.Beyer and many of his students have followed Dan Brown's work ever since, and four years ago, Beyer began to anticipate and delve into the facts that would be the core of The Lost Symbol. Like millions of other expectant readers, he purchased a copy of the novel on its publication date, September 15, 2009. He read and analyzed it several times, and, at the urging of his publisher, focused on writing this handy, reader-friendly companion guide to The Lost Symbol, in which he elaborates on 33 key topics and identifies 133 Internet links for even further exploration.The topics, organized by theme in seven sections, follow the plot of the story and cover the setting in Washington, D.C., art and architecture, cryptology, Freemasonry, secret teachings, science, and people and places in the novel, highlighted with 33 helpful illustrations.
300 Best Jobs Without A Four-Year Degree
by Susan Pines Stephanie KoutekGood news for people without a four-year degree who are seeking a new or different job: The authors have sorted through the latest government job data and selected the 300 best jobs that don't require a four-year degree. Each of these jobs has high earnings, good growth potential, or many job openings. For example: *The #1 job with the best combination of pay, growth, and number of openings that doesn't require a four-year degree is Registered Nurse. It has average annual earnings of $46,410, is growing at a 25.6 percent rate, and has 140,000 openings per year. *Among the best jobs requiring moderate-term on-the-job training are Advertising Sales Agent (#1), Correctional Officer and Jailer (#4), and Roofer (#7). *The job with the highest percentage of self-employed workers that doesn't require a four-year degree is Real Estate Sales Agent (69.4%). Who Can Benefit from This Book? *People interested in exploring new, better-paying, or more interesting career options requiring less than a four-year college degree *Students researching and planning for future training and careers *Teachers and counselors helping students, graduates, and job seekers. Discover the best jobs for you in two steps! Browse the best jobs lists in Part I to find the jobs that interest you most. Then look up their information-packed descriptions in Part II for more details on earnings, growth, education or training needed, job tasks, and much more.
300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree
by Laurence Shatkin Michael Farr<p>No bachelor's degree? As people like Bill Gates and Thomas Edison have shown, it's no problem! Discover the 300 jobs with the best pay, fastest growth, and most openings--no four-year degree required. The authors have taken massive date from the Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET) database and other sources and turned it into a useful, interesting resource for workers who want good jobs and career advancement without four years in college. <p>Features over 60 insightful "best jobs" lists and 300 job descriptions. In just two steps, <i>300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree</i> helps you quickly and easily narrow your career options (step 1: the lists) and learn more about jobs of interest (step 2: the job descriptions).
30 Steps to Finding Yourself: An Interactive Journey to Self-Discovery
by Sally HopeThis 30-step journal will take you on a unique journey to discover who you are and who you want to be. With interactive CBT-based activities, journalling prompts and actionable advice to deepen your self-awareness, this book will be your guide to understanding and empowering the most important person in your life: you.
30 Steps to Finding Yourself: An Interactive Journey to Self-Discovery
by Sally HopeThis 30-step journal will take you on a unique journey to discover who you are and who you want to be. With interactive CBT-based activities, journalling prompts and actionable advice to deepen your self-awareness, this book will be your guide to understanding and empowering the most important person in your life: you.
30 Old Testament Passages with Deeper Meaning: The Surprising Significance of Seemingly Ordinary Verses
by Michael WilliamsFeed your curiosity of the Bible by exploring the deeper meaning behind familiar Old Testament passages.Below the surface of every seemingly ordinary Bible verse lies a deeper meaning just waiting to be discovered. And these hidden insights aren't just reserved for scholars, academics, or pastors. Anyone who knows where to look can uncover the surprisingly significant messages that the biblical authors intended for us to hear.In 30 Old Testament Passages with Deeper Meaning, Michael Williams seeks to lead believers to a deeper comprehension and appreciation of biblical truth. In each easy-to-read chapter, Williams focuses on one Old Testament verse or passage, and:Examines its cultural, historical, linguistic, and/or theological context.Explains how it is enhanced by the added context and perspective.Provides questions to facilitate further reflection, study, and discussion.Helping to bridge the gap between the academy and the church, this broadly accessible and edifying book will help everyday Christians get more out of their Bible. Plus, the insightful questions at the end of each chapter make this an ideal small group, Bible study, or expository preaching resource.