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Amazing Yoga: Flash
by Swami SaradanandaThe books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Amazing Yoga is a quick, no-effort solution for those who want to reap the benefits of an ancient art quickly and easily. In just 96 pages, readers will discover the basic poses and principles of yoga and learn how to put them to good use.
Amazing You: Dreams
by Theresa CheungEver woken up from a dream and wondered what it was trying to tell you? Your dreams reveal your innermost thoughts, feelings, hopes and fears. They tell the story of the real YOU. Explore what different types of dreams mean and how you can use them for guidance and inspiration. Learn how to turn your dreams into creative and productive experiences to help you deal with real life: boys, friends, health, family and work. Dreams shows you how you can change your everyday life by discovering just how incredible you are. It is part of our stunning new Mind Body Spirit series for teenage girls - Amazing You.
Amazing You: Face and Hand Reading
by Theresa Cheung"I've always hated my nose. The way it looks, and the fact that it's so big. When I was little I'd do drawings of smiling faces with no noses. My parents and teachers would always remind me to draw the nose, but I never did. The way I see my nose has changed since I started face reading. If only I'd known sooner that having a long nose is pretty cool." - Sarah, 12You can learn the most amazing things by simply using your face and hands (and a little help from this book). You see faces everyday but do you really look at them? Face reading helps you to analyse every feature, line and shape and work out what they say about your personality, relationships and future destiny. Hand reading, or palmistry, is another brilliant way to find out all about you and your friends and family. By looking at your whole hand, fingers and thumbs, and lines on your palms you'll see just how useful and informative hand reading can be in your everyday life. Face and Hand Reading shows you how you can change your life by discovering just how incredible and unique you are. It is part of our stunning new Mind Body Spirit series for teenage girls - Amazing You.
Amazing You: Numerology
by Theresa CheungDo you have a lucky number? What's your favourite number? Do numbers sometimes pop into your head for no reason?Numbers have hidden meanings and this book shows you how to crack their secret code to make the most of yourself and your life. Find out your birthday number, personality number, soul number, life plan number and your destiny number and see what they say about YOU. Numerology shows you how you can change your everyday life by discovering just how amazing you are. It is part of our stunning new Mind Body Spirit series for teenage girls - Amazing You.
Amazing and Aesthetic Aspects of Analysis (Undergraduate Texts In Mathematics Ser.)
by Paul LoyaLively prose and imaginative exercises draw the reader into this unique introductory real analysis textbook. Motivating the fundamental ideas and theorems that underpin real analysis with historical remarks and well-chosen quotes, the author shares his enthusiasm for the subject throughout. A student reading this book is invited not only to acquire proficiency in the fundamentals of analysis, but to develop an appreciation for abstraction and the language of its expression. In studying this book, students will encounter:the interconnections between set theory and mathematical statements and proofs;the fundamental axioms of the natural, integer, and real numbers;rigorous ε-N and ε-δ definitions;convergence and properties of an infinite series, product, or continued fraction;series, product, and continued fraction formulæ for the various elementary functions and constants.Instructors will appreciate this engaging perspective, showcasing the beauty of these fundamental results.
Amazing and Curious Railway Tales
by Colin G. MaggsWho won in a race between a train and a pigeon?How can you warn bats to leave a railway tunnel?Before the era of the car, which railway company carried the most prisoners?Colin G. Maggs has collected all of these answers – and more! – in Amazing and Curious Railway Tales, a compendium of stories, curiosities and little-known facts about Britain’s railways.
Amazing and Extraordinary Facts: Royal Family Life (Amazing And Extraordinary Ser.)
by Ruth BinneyDelve into the more personal lives of the Royal family, past and present. From difficult childhoods to fashion icons, from love matches to divorces, and from unrehearsed coronations to assassination attempts and untimely deaths. Curiosity about Britain’s rulers and their next of kin never seems to wane, and it is this compendium about the lives of the members of the Royal Family that makes this so utterly compelling.
Amazing and Extraordinary Railway Facts
by Julian HollandWhat is the story behind the Mallard's speed record? Why did Brunel's atmospheric South Devon Railway fail? Who were the most famous locomotive engineers and designers? How did a locomotive manage to reach the summit of Snowdon Mountain in the 19th century? Travel through the enthralling history of British railways from the glorious age of steam right through to the present railway networks with this collection of fascinating and diverse facts and stories. Discover the world's oldest active steam locomotive before becoming up-to-date with railways in films, such as Harry Potter. In addition to fascinating lists of the longest tunnels, widest bridges and most powerful locomotives, ponder the dismal failure of Brunel's atmospheric railway in South Devon, before reading the rags-to riches tale of Frank Hornby. From the sublime to the ridiculous and the euphoric to the poignant, every railway enthusiast is catered for in Amazing and Extraordinary Railway Facts.
Amazing, Weird, Mind-blowing Facts for Curious Minds from TheDadLab
by Sergei UrbanFrom popular online educational sensation TheDadLab comes an amazingly weird collection of over 300 mind-blowing facts and eight activities for curious minds!Did you know?· Giraffes can't swim, but kangaroos are surprisingly good at it!· All watermelons have an even number of stripes· Honey we can eat today has been found in 3,000-year-old Egyptian tombs!· Every odd number contains the letter 'e'· If you were at Point Nemo in the ocean, you'd be closer to astronauts in space than anyone on Earth!Nothing beats discovering something new, especially when it's as surprising as the fact that you are hurtling through space at the speed of 107,000 kilometres per hour at this very moment!Educational sensation Sergei Urban from TheDadLab shares the most curious facts to blow your mind, from real-life super-animals and flying cars to robot rock bands and golf on the moon. Find out for yourself just how incredible, strange and mind-boggling our universe really is with experiments and activities to wow your friends and stagger your family with too!Find Sergei and join his millions of followers @thedadlab on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, and on his website at www.thedadlab.com.
Amazingly Simple Triangle Stars: Deceptively Easy Quilts from One Block
by Barbara H. Cline9 dynamic quilts from 1 easy-to-sew block Turn a single block into eight distinctive quilts—the magic is in the fabric! Best-selling author and well-known teacher Barbara H. Cline takes an easy-to-sew triangle block and then shows countless intricate designs for you to experiment with color and value. Stunning triangle-star quilts are perfect for the adventurous beginner looking to try something new or the intermediate quilter who wants to put her skills to use in a creative way. Design your own quilt top using a provided line drawing that you can color in and then bring to life with creative fabric selection! • From best-selling author and well-known teacher Barbara H. Cline • Change the fabric placement for unique designs • Color in a provided line drawing to design your own triangle-star quilts
Amazon 2030 - Sustainability Issues in the World's Largest Rainforest Region (World Sustainability Series)
by Walter Leal Filho Ismar Borges de Lima Laís Viera Trevisan Gabriel Brito CostaThis book examines the socio-economic impacts on the indigenous populations and local communities who depend on the Amazon for their livelihood, culture, and heritage. By presenting contributions which entailed detailed research, expert interviews, and on-the-ground case studies, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the key factors contributing to the Amazon's decline, including deforestation, climate change, and illegal mining, among others. As authors venture into the year 2030, the Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the planet's lungs, faces unprecedented challenges that threaten its existence and, by extension, the global ecosystem. This book delves into the heart of these issues, offering a comprehensive and poignant exploration of the sustainability crisis in the world's largest rainforest region. The narrative is structured to guide readers through the intricate web of environmental, economic, and social threads that define the Amazon's current predicament. It begins with an overview of the rainforest's vital role in global biodiversity and climate regulation, setting the stage for a deeper investigation into the threats it faces. Various chapters are dedicated to specific sustainability challenges, such as the expansion of agricultural frontiers, the exploitation of natural resources, and the consequences of political and corporate decisions on conservation efforts. The book also highlights innovative solutions and initiatives underway to preserve and restore the Amazon, showcasing successful conservation projects and sustainable development practices. The book also projects potential future scenarios for the Amazon, emphasizing the urgency of concerted global action to safeguard this irreplaceable natural treasure. It calls for a holistic approach that reconciles economic development with environmental stewardship and respects the rights and knowledge of indigenous peoples. It serves as a clarion call to action, urging readers to consider the legacy authors wish to leave for future generations.
Amazon Acquires Whole Foods (B)
by Sarah Mehta Rory McDonald Shaye RosemanThe June 2017 news that e-commerce giant Amazon was paying $13.7 billion for organic supermarket chain Whole Foods precipitated a broad sell-off in the shares of grocery retailers and suppliers. Behind the precipitous declines lay recognition that Amazon’s bold move into brick and mortar assets offered transformational opportunities. Amazon could gain expertise in perishable product sales and procurement, plus access to 30 million well-off shoppers and 463 grocery stores in key U.S. markets. Whole Foods could absorb Amazon’s technology and process expertise to modernize and reduce its operating costs, which were among the highest in the industry. For grocery retailers and suppliers, the deal portended increased competitive pressures in a saturated market. As 2018 dawned, all parties were assessing the deal’s implications. Had the stock market overreacted to news of the deal? Why was Amazon buying Whole Foods? What were the long-term implications of the deal for the food value chain?
Amazon Ads sin gastar un céntimo (Auto-publicación sin gastar un céntimo #5)
by Prasenjeet KumarDebemos admitir que Amazon Ads es absolutamente la última plataforma de publicidad para comercializar sus libros en Amazon. Punto. Desafortunadamente, existen demasiadas formas en las que usted se puede equivocar al tratar de aprovechar el tremendo potencial de esta bestia. Adicionalmente, la experiencia es enlodada por una gran cantidad de malos consejos que circulan por internet, los cuales hacen que toda esta aventura con Amazon Ads sea una experiencia frustrante, exasperante y absolutamente costosa. Entonces, ¿De qué manera se equivocan los autores? En mi opinión: Primero que nada, al establecer una puja muy alta que les hace gastar demasiado dinero sin lograr buenos resultados y, por ejemplo, obtener un Retorno sobre la Inversión (ROI) negativo. Segundo, al estresarse demasiado acerca de una perfecta descripción de las ventas, por probar diferentes descripciones, o por hacer ambos. Tercero, al sobre monitorear sus anuncios. Las soluciones son sencillas, y este libro va a recortar el sobrante para enseñarle estrategias que realmente funcionen. Entonces, prepárese para aprender como: * Configurar sus anuncios; * Segmentar su audiencia (incluyendo en otros territorios fuera de los Estados Unidos, acerca de los cuales ningún otro libro les enseña); * Entender las pujas y los reportes de las ventas; * Chequear la ganancia de sus anuncios (sin sumergirse bajo un bombardeo de lenguaje técnico); * Escribir las descripciones de sus anuncios (un proceso que la mayoría de los libros hace parecer muy complicado), y mucho más… Todo esto, por supuesto, “¡Sin gastar un céntimo (casi)!”
Amazon Adventure: How Tiny Fish Are Saving the World's Largest Rainforest
by Sy Montgomery Keith Ellenbogen<P>Considered the “lungs of the world,” the Amazon provides a full fifth of the world’s oxygen, and every year unsustainable human practices destroy 2.7 million acres. What can be done to help? That’s where Project Piaba comes in. <P>Join the award-winning author Sy Montgomery and the photographer Keith Ellenbogen as they traverse the river and rainforest to discover how tiny fish, called piabas, can help preserve the Amazon, its animals, and the rich legacy of its people. Amazon Adventure is an eye-opening—and ultimately hopeful—exploration of how humanity’s practices are affecting and shaping not only the Amazon, but our entire environment. <P><B>Winner of the 2018 Riverby Award</b>
Amazon Buys Whole Foods
by David Lane Jose B. Alvarez Joni CoughlinThe June 2017 news that e-commerce giant Amazon was paying $13.7 billion for organic supermarket chain Whole Foods precipitated a broad sell-off in the shares of grocery retailers and suppliers. Behind the precipitous declines lay recognition that Amazon's bold move into brick and mortar assets offered transformational opportunities. Amazon could gain expertise in perishable product sales and procurement, plus access to 30 million well-off shoppers and 463 grocery stores in key U.S. markets. Whole Foods could absorb Amazon's technology and process expertise to modernize and reduce its operating costs, which were among the highest in the industry. For grocery retailers and suppliers, the deal portended increased competitive pressures in a saturated market. As 2018 dawned, all parties were assessing the deal's implications. Had the stock market overreacted to news of the deal? Why was Amazon buying Whole Foods? What were the long-term implications of the deal for the food value chain?
Amazon Connect: Improve your customer experience by building logical and cost-effective solutions for critical call center systems
by Jeff ArmstrongExplore Amazon Connect, from implementing call flows and creating AI bots to integrating artificial intelligence solutions and analyzing critical customer sentimentKey FeaturesDiscover how to integrate chat with Connect to allow organizations to reduce operations costsLeverage machine learning to perform natural language processing (NLP) for analyzing customer feedback and trendsLearn how to integrate your enterprise application with Amazon ConnectBook DescriptionAmazon Connect is a pay-as-you-go cloud contact center solution that powers Amazon's customer contact system and provides an impressive user experience while reducing costs. Connect's scalability has been especially helpful during COVID-19, helping customers with research, remote work, and other solutions, and has driven adoption rates higher. Amazon Connect: Up and Running will help you develop a foundational understanding of Connect's capabilities and how businesses can effectively estimate the costs and risks associated with migration. Complete with hands-on tutorials, costing profiles, and real-world use cases relating to improving business operations, this easy-to-follow guide will teach you everything you need to get your call center online, interface with critical business systems, and take your customer experience to the next level. As you advance, you'll understand the benefits of using Amazon Connect and cost estimation guidelines for migration and new deployments. Later, the book guides you through creating AI bots, implementing interfaces, and leveraging machine learning for business analytics. By the end of this book, you'll be able to bring a Connect call center online with all its major components and interfaces to significantly reduce personnel overhead and provide your customers with an enhanced user experience (UX).What you will learnBecome well-versed with the capabilities and benefits of Amazon ConnectDetermine cost-effective solutions by integrating Connect with AWSCreate, modify, and connect contact flows to improve efficiencyBuild a conversational interface with Amazon LexFind out how to transfer contact records out of Connect via KinesisGather user insights and improve business operations with Amazon QuickSightAnalyze customer-agent conversations with ML speech analytics capabilitiesDiscover ways to provide superior customer service at a lower costWho this book is forThis Amazon Connect book is for anyone looking to save costs and improve their customer experience through a more advanced call center using Amazon Connect and other AWS capabilities. A technical understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and beginner-level business administration experience are necessary to address cost concerns and risks.
Amazon DynamoDB - The Definitive Guide: Explore enterprise-ready, serverless NoSQL with predictable, scalable performance
by Aman Dhingra Mike MackayHarness the potential and scalability of DynamoDB to effortlessly construct resilient, low-latency databases Key FeaturesDiscover how DynamoDB works behind the scenes to make the most of its featuresLearn how to keep latency and costs minimal even when scaling upIntegrate DynamoDB with other AWS services to create a full data analytics systemPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThis book will help you master Amazon DynamoDB, the fully managed, serverless, NoSQL database service designed for high performance at any scale. Authored by Aman Dhingra, senior DynamoDB specialist solutions architect at AWS, and Mike Mackay, former senior NoSQL specialist solutions architect at AWS, this guide draws on their expertise to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to harness DynamoDB's full potential. This book not only introduces you to DynamoDB's core features and real-world applications, but also provides in-depth guidance on transitioning from traditional relational databases to the NoSQL world. You'll learn essential data modeling techniques, such as vertical partitioning, and explore the nuances of DynamoDB's indexing capabilities, capacity modes, and consistency models. The chapters also help you gain a solid understanding of advanced topics such as enhanced analytical patterns, implementing caching with DynamoDB Accelerator (DAX), and integrating DynamoDB with other AWS services to optimize your data strategies. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to design, build, and deliver low-latency, high-throughput DynamoDB solutions, driving new levels of efficiency and performance for your applications.What you will learnMaster key-value data modeling in DynamoDB for efficiency Transition from RDBMSs to NoSQL with optimized strategies Implement read consistency and ACID transactions effectively Explore vertical partitioning for specific data access patterns Optimize data retrieval using secondary indexes in DynamoDB Manage capacity modes, backup strategies, and core components Enhance DynamoDB with caching, analytics, and global tables Evaluate and design your DynamoDB migration strategyWho this book is forThis book is for software architects designing scalable systems, developers optimizing performance with DynamoDB, and engineering managers guiding decision-making. Data engineers will learn to integrate DynamoDB into workflows, while product owners will explore its innovative capabilities. DBAs transitioning to NoSQL will find valuable insights on DynamoDB and RDBMS integration. Basic knowledge of software engineering, Python, and cloud computing is helpful. Hands-on AWS or DynamoDB experience is beneficial but not required.
Amazon EC2 Cookbook
by Aurobindo Sarkar Sekhar Reddy MandapatiThis book is targeted at Cloud-based developers who have prior exposure to AWS concepts and features. Some experience in building small applications and creating some proof-of-concept applications is required.
Amazon Extreme: Three Ordinary Guys, One Rubber Raft and the Most Dangerous River on Earth
by Colin Angus Ian MulgrewThe hair-raising true story of the first team to raft the entire length of the Amazon. To a trio of twenty-something adrenaline junkies, it sounded like an irresistible challenge: Tackle the Amazon with nothing more than a rubber raft between them and fate. In Amazon Extreme Colin Angus provides a you-are-there account of his expedition's terrors and triumphs. In spite of Shining Path gunmen, mosquito-laden drinking water, and, of course, the terrifying rapids themselves, his crew also found a reverence for the equally compelling beauty that makes this region so renowned. Graceful dolphins, lush forests, and the intriguing people who live along the river complete the backdrop as Angus's five-month excursion unfolds. Culminating in an astonishing victory that garnered major media coverage, this is the story of three guys who truly went off the deep end, and one who came back to write a riveting recollection of it.
Amazon FBA Guida per principianti
by Adidas WilsonFBA è l'acronimo di Fulfilled di Amazon. Quando entri nel programma Amazon FBA, tutto il duro lavoro viene svolto da Amazon. Come funziona: fornisci prodotti e li invii ad Amazon. A loro volta, immagazzinano i prodotti nei loro magazzini. I prodotti vengono immagazzinati e ordinati. Se un articolo si danneggia, Amazon ti pagherà l'intero prezzo. Quando un acquirente ordina il tuo prodotto su Amazon, la transazione verrà gestita da Amazon (il processo è automatizzato). Amazon confeziona l'articolo e lo spedisce al tuo cliente. Sono responsabili inoltre delle fasi dopo la consegna del prodotto, per assicurarsi che il cliente sia soddisfatto.
Amazon FBA: Guía Para Principiantes
by Adidas WilsonCómo funciona: Buscas productos y los envías a Amazon. Ellos, a su vez, almacenan los productos en sus almacenes. Los productos son inventariados y luego clasificados. Si un artículo se daña en el almacén, Amazon te pagará el precio completo. Cuando un comprador pide su producto en Amazon, la transacción será manejada por Amazon (el proceso es automatizado). Amazon empaqueta el artículo y lo envía a su cliente. También hacen un seguimiento después de que el producto ha sido entregado para asegurarse de que el cliente esté satisfecho.
Amazon Fargate Quick Start Guide: Learn how to use AWS Fargate to run containers with ease
by Deepak VohraThis book gets you started and gives you knowledge about AWS Fargate in order to successfully incorporate it in your ECS container application.Key FeaturesGives you a quick walk-through over the Amazon Elastic Container Services (ECS)Provides an in depth knowledge of the components that Amazon Fargate has to offer. Learn the practical aspects of Docker application development with a managed serviceBook DescriptionAmazon Fargate is new launch type for the Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS). ECS is an AWS service for Docker container orchestration. Docker is the de facto containerization framework and has revolutionized packaging and deployment of software. The introduction of Fargate has made the ECS platform serverless.The book takes you through how Amazon Fargate runs ECS services composed of tasks and Docker containers and exposes the containers to the user. Fargate has simplified the ECS platform. We will learn how Fargate creates an Elastic Network Interface (ENI) for each task and how auto scaling can be enabled for ECS tasks. You will also learn about using an IAM policy to download Docker images and send logs to CloudWatch. Finally, by the end of this book, you will have learned about how to use ECS CLI to create an ECS cluster and deploy tasks with Docker Compose. What you will learnRunning Docker containers with a managed serviceUse Amazon ECS in Fargate launch modeConfigure CloudWatch Logging with FargateUse an IAM Role with FargateUnderstand how ECS CLI is used with FargateLearn how to use an Application Load Balancer with FargateLearn about Auto Scaling with FargateWho this book is forThis book is for Docker users and developers who want to learn about the Fargate platform. Typical job roles for which the book is suitable are DevOps Architect, Docker Engineer, and AWS Cloud Engineer. Prior knowledge of AWS and ECS is helpful but not mandatory.
Amazon Fire Phone For Dummies
by Dan GookinFire up your Amazon Fire Phone and get to know the hottest new smartphone around with For Dummies!The Amazon Fire Phone is here, and the first smartphone designed by Amazon does not disappoint. Loaded with innovative features like Dynamic Perspective, Firefly, and Mayday, your Amazon Fire Phone is a truly unique offering in the Android market, and veteran For Dummies author Dan Gookin is here to offer his truly unique advice on how to blaze through your Fire Phone like a pro. You'll tackle the smartphone basics like making calls, texting, e-mailing, browsing the Internet, and shooting photos and video before taking on more advanced features like maps and navigation, built-in and add-on apps, movies, music, e-books, and syncing it all in the cloud.Walks you through your Amazon Fire Phone and all its features - from understanding its "under the hood" power to customizing your device for your needsCovers using your Amazon Fire Phone for work - and play - with advice on setting up and storing contacts, managing your calendar, getting directions, going online, staying in touch with friends and family, and filling your Fire with the latest games, apps, movies, music, and moreIncludes details on the Fire's camera and video capabilities, immersive Firefly technology, Amazon content integration, cloud storage, and 24/7 Mayday help serviceWhether you're upgrading from another device or stepping into the smartphone market for the first time, Amazon Fire Phone For Dummies is your guide to all your Fire has to offer.
Amazon Fire Phone: The Missing Manual
by Preston GrallaUnleash the powers of the Amazon Fire phone with help from technology guru Preston Gralla. Through clear instructions and savvy advice, this fast-paced, engaging guide shows you how to make the most of Fire phone’s innovative features—including Firefly, Dynamic Perspective, one-handed gestures, and integration with Amazon Prime.The important stuff you need to know:Gain control with Dynamic Perspective. Tilt your phone to scroll, move your head to play games, and explore maps in 3D.Take pictures further. Capture high-res, panoramic, and moving (lenticular) photos. Shoot HD video, too.Shop with ease. Use Firefly to identify music, videos, and other items, and go straight to the product’s Amazon page.Get the apps you want. Load up on games and apps for productivity, health and fitness, and social networking from Amazon’s Appstore.Solve problems right away. Get live tech support from Amazon via video chat with the Mayday help feature.Carry the Cloud in your hand. Access Prime Instant Video, your Kindle library, and your uploaded photos and videos.