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How to Survive: Self-reliance In Extreme Circumstances
by John HudsonGripping stories of near disaster and survival—and the lessons to be gleaned from them—from the British military’s chief survival instructor. When faced with near death, your survival instincts kick in. Instincts can only take you so far, however; it’s preparation and planning that can make the difference between living and dying. In How to Survive, readers will hear harrowing tales of survival and learn from them. These stories are broken down and studied, whether it’s the experience of a teenager hiking to safety as the only survivor of a plane crash in the Peruvian Amazon, a fisherman drifting for more than 400 days in an open boat across the Pacific Ocean, or a US Air Force fighter pilot forced to eject from his stealth fighter thousands of feet above the earth. John Hudson, a military survivor instructor, introduces the mindset that he feels is imperative for success: the Survival Triangle. This combination of effort, hope, and goals, along with a few practical skills, provides a premade planning template that can be used to jumpstart the whole survival process.
How to Swear Around the World
by Jason SacherWith this helpful guide, learn to tell people off like a native no matter where you are in the world.An essential phrasebook for the world traveler, How to Swear Around the World features dozens of favorite curses, insults, and sayings from all over the globe. Get rid of a pesky hanger-on in Brazil by telling him to dig for potatoes—vai ceifar batatas. To express disgust toward your brown-nosing German friend, accuse him of being a bicycle-rider—radfahrer, or tell someone off in Laos by letting him know you think his mother enjoys keeping intimate company with dogs—Ma see mea mung! Make new friends and enemies abroad with this handy guide filled with fighting words, scatological expressions, dozens of ways to insult someone’s mother, and many other suitably offensive phrases.Also features phonetic pronunciations and handy illustrations to provide guidance to these colorful exclamations.“As useful as it is hilarious, Sacher’s How to Swear Around the World teaches readers all kinds of vulgar phrases in dozens of different languages. Feel free to call Expedia and curse out their airfare prices using any of the book’s quotes.” —Complex.com
How to Take Over the World: Practical Schemes and Scientific Solutions for the Aspiring Supervillain
by Ryan North&“Comic book fans will fall hard for this delightfully daffy guidebook. . . . Exuberant, optimistic, and just plain fun, How to Take Over the World will both surprise and delight.&” —EsquireA book this informative should be a crime!Taking over the world is a lot of work. Any supervillain is bound to have questions: What&’s the perfect location for a floating secret base? What zany heist will fund my wildly ambitious plans? How do I control the weather, destroy the internet, and never, ever die? Bestselling author and award-winning comics writer Ryan North has the answers. In this introduction to the science of comic-book supervillainy, he details a number of outlandish villainous schemes that harness the potential of today&’s most advanced technologies. Picking up where How to Invent Everything left off, his explanations are as fun and elucidating as they are completely absurd. You don&’t have to be a criminal mastermind to share a supervillain&’s interest in cutting-edge science and technology. This book doesn&’t just reveal how to take over the world—it also shows how you could save it. This sly guide to some of the greatest threats facing humanity accessibly explores emerging techniques to extend human life spans, combat cyberterrorism, communicate across millennia, and finally make Jurassic Park a reality.
How to Talk to an Alien
by Nancy du Tertre“Even for nonbelievers, the author’s palpable excitement over the subject matter is endearing and entertaining. Ufologists won’t want to miss this work.” —Foreword ReviewsIn 1972, American astronomer and ufologist J. Allen Hynek first coined the term “close encounter.” He also identified three types of close encounters with UFOs. Since then, several more types of encounters have been proposed. A close encounter of the fourth kind is an alien abduction. A closer encounter of the fifth kind is voluntary, bilateral contact with an alien species.We are no longer just looking at strange flying objects in the skies; now we are beginning to interact with the actual pilots, crew, and passengers!Do aliens exist? In 2013, one poll showed that nearly half of all Americans (48 percent) believe UFOs may be a sign of extraterrestrial visitation; another found that 10 percent of Americans claim to have actually witnessed an actual UFO; and yet another showed that 2.9 million Americans believe they had actually been abducted by aliens.If aliens exist and are visiting us, we need to talk!Who will speak to them on behalf of planet Earth? Who can translate their intentions—good or evil—toward the human race? How can we learn about their advanced technologies? Can aliens speak human languages?These and even more fascinating questions are all addressed in How to Talk to an Alien.“Nancy du Tertre covers the various considerations involved with extraterrestrial communication, including the use of alien technology, ET linguistics, and the possibility of using telepathy and dreams. Her handbook for the future should be on every thinking person’s bookshelf.” —Jim Marrs, New York Times–bestselling author
How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life
by Mandy NaglichPerfect for foodie fans of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat as well as Cork Dork and The Flavor Equation, this instant classic is both a sumptuous behind-the-scenes tour and a fun, appetizing, and informative how-to that covers everything from wine and cheese to ice cream and honey, tea, chocolate, and even water, from the science of taste and the rituals of creating a fine-tuned palate, to plucking flavor descriptions from the tip of your tongue, and learning how appreciating food can help you appreciate life.You love to eat. But do you know how to taste?On a delectable sensory romp through the science of flavor, award-winning professional taster Mandy Naglich, one of less than 100 Advanced Cicerones in the world, gives you a seat at the table in the elite world of master tasters – scientists, professional tasters, sommeliers, umami ushers and more – divulging the secrets behind their perfected palates so you, too, can become a super taster. Whether it&’s a meaningful meal or a favorite nostalgic road trip snack, we know what we like to eat. But even when it comes to the most vivid and memorable dishes it&’s tough to say what exactly makes them so delicious. Now award-winning expert certified food and beverage taster and lifestyle journalist Mandy Naglich reveals how to hone your tasting superpowers like a pro. Take a seat beside highly-trained cheese analysts, world-class sommeliers, competitive whiskey tasters, internationally recognized chefs, and sensory scientists as experts divulge the secrets to discerning the notes in a range of ingredients, from a dab of honey to a spoonful of olive oil—and even a sip of mineral water. Discover why a James Beard award-winner was visibly nervous before a blindfolded taste test on Top Chef Masters, and how coffee farmers base growing practices on the palate of one world-renowned authority. Learn why your taste buds respond to variables such as food temperature and background music. What the flavor distinction is between a pomme fruit and a stone fruit, how to judge the acidity of anything, from a cup of tea to a square of dark chocolate—and how understanding flavor can impact the way you understand the world. A rich journey for the flavor-obsessed, this instant classic is both a practical guide and a sumptuous meditation on how to savor all things delicious—on the plate and in life.
How to Teach a Foreign Language
by Otto JespersenThis book was first published in 1904, How to Teach a Foreign Language is a valuable contribution to the field of English Language and Linguistics.
How to Tell Fate from Destiny: And Other Skillful Word Distinctions
by Charles Harrington Elster&“In this part-thesaurus, part-hilarious manual of style, Elster breaks down the most common mistakes of the English language.&”—Booklist If you have trouble distinguishing the verbs imitate and emulate, the relative pronouns that and which, or the adjectives pliant, pliable, and supple, never fear—How to Tell Fate from Destiny is here to help! With more than 500 headwords, the book is replete with advice on how to differentiate commonly confused words and steer clear of verbal trouble. Whether you&’re a boomer, a Gen-Xer, or a millennial, if you peruse, browse, or even skim these spindrift pages you will (not shall) become versed in the fine art of differentiation. You will learn, for example, how to tell whether you suffer from pride, vanity, or hubrishow to tell whether you&’re contagious or infectioushow to tell if you&’re pitiful or pitiablehow to tell if you&’re self-centered or self-absorbedhow to live an ethical life in a moral universe &“This appealing book will help readers over countless lexical stumbling blocks, and encourage clearer and more precise speaking and writing.&”—Publishers Weekly &“The author of this charming and useful book has made a career out of literary finesse. In his latest effort to &‘clarify the mind and general discourse,&’ the &‘professional distinctioneer&’ offers witty, wise advice on the right way to deploy some of the English language&’s trickiest words, from a and an to zero, zeros, zeroes.&”—Yale Alumni Magazine
How to Tell if Your Boyfriend Is the Antichrist
by Michael Miller Patricia CarlinBoyfriend From Hell or Perfect Angel? Your days of dating liars, cheaters, and total scumbags are over! Here are identifying characteristics for more than 70 potential boyfriends, along with advice about who to keep and who to kick to the curb. Find out if your guy is: * Married with Children * A Cult Leader * A Player * An Extraterrestrial * Actually Twins * And Dozens More! Includes a handy index of personality traits so you can quickly decipher the hidden meaning of all your boyfriend's behaviors.From the Hardcover edition.
How to They/Them: A Visual Guide to Nonbinary Pronouns and the World of Gender Fluidity
by Stuart Getty&“This tender, smart, personal book is a gift. Stuart Getty generously shows us, with witty illustrations and kind humor, the hows and whys of they/them pronouns. A wonderful and necessary resource that is a delight to read.&”—Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot and ValenciaWhat does nonbinary really mean? What is gender nonconforming? And isn't they a plural pronoun? In this charming and disarming guide, a real-life they-using genderqueer writer unpacks all your burning questions in a fun, visual way. No soapboxes or divisive comment-section wars here!Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, always human, this gender-friendly primer will get you up to speed. It's about more than just bathrooms and pronouns--this is about gender expression and the freedom to choose how to identify. While they might only be for some, that freedom is for everyone!&“[A] clear, kind guide to gender nonconformity. Getty's cheeky tone and the punchy black-and-white illustrations by Brooke Thyng make this book a useful reference for anyone with questions about gender, whether their own or those they witness in the larger world.&”—Booklist&“Straightforward, practical, relevant navigation through the radiant world of gender fluidity.&”—Kirkus Reviews
How to Think About God: A Guide for the 20th-Century Pagan
by Mortimer J. AdlerDr. Adler, in his discussion, extends and modernizes the argument for the existence of God developed by Aristotle and Aquinas. Without relying on faith, mysticism, or science (none of which, according to Dr. Adler, can prove or disprove the existence of God), he uses a rationalist argument to lead the reader to a point where he or she can see that the existence of God is not necessarily dependent upon a suspension of disbelief. Dr. Adler provides a nondogmatic exposition of the principles behind the belief that God, or some other supernatural cause, has to exist in some form. Through concise and lucid arguments, Dr. Adler shapes a highly emotional and often erratic conception of God into a credible and understandable concept for the lay person.
How to Think and Design in the Third Dimension
by Paul JacksonFrom paper folding genius Paul Jackson comes his latest book How to Think and Design in the Third Dimension. We live in a 3-D world, but most three-dimensional objects are designed from a series of two-dimensional side elevations and plan views. This book will teach you how to think and design in the third dimension. Through 60 construction projects, you will learn how folded paper units can be joined to create beautiful 3-D structures, according to the principles of three-dimensional symmetry. In addition to over 80 specially commissioned photographs and 300 step-by-step illustrations, this accessible book contains QR codes or hyperlinks to 30 short videos that show a selection of the projects rotating through 360 degrees.With How to Think and Design in the Third Dimension by their side, anyone who creates in three dimensions, including designers of all specialities, sculptors, architects, engineers and craftspeople, will be able to design with a new, practical and infinitely creative language of form.
How to Think and Design in the Third Dimension
by Paul JacksonFrom paper folding genius Paul Jackson comes his latest book How to Think and Design in the Third Dimension. We live in a 3-D world, but most three-dimensional objects are designed from a series of two-dimensional side elevations and plan views. This book will teach you how to think and design in the third dimension. Through 60 construction projects, you will learn how folded paper units can be joined to create beautiful 3-D structures, according to the principles of three-dimensional symmetry. In addition to over 80 specially commissioned photographs and 300 step-by-step illustrations, this accessible book contains QR codes or hyperlinks to 30 short videos that show a selection of the projects rotating through 360 degrees.With How to Think and Design in the Third Dimension by their side, anyone who creates in three dimensions, including designers of all specialities, sculptors, architects, engineers and craftspeople, will be able to design with a new, practical and infinitely creative language of form.
How to Tidy Your Mind: Tips and Techniques to Help You Reduce Mental Clutter and Find Calm
by Anna BarnesA tidy mind is a calm mind. Through a series of easy-to-follow tips, this book will help you clear your mental clutter, improve your clarity and find peace.Do you ever feel frazzled and unable to concentrate? Are you drained by the never-ending to-do list in your head? Would you like to feel more in control? If the answer is “yes”, you are not alone – and it might be time to give your mind a spring clean.Mental clutter is anything in your head that takes up time and energy, and when there’s too much, the mind becomes exhausted. But with a few simple techniques, you can bring order to your inner world and find a sense of peace again.This guide will help you to:Learn what mental clutter is and how it manifestsIdentify the causes of your mental clutter – from to-do lists, to decision-making and information overloadReduce the burden on your mind and improve your mental clarityKeep your mind tidy over the long termHow to Tidy Your Mind will help you say “no” to mental clutter and “yes” to feeling joyful, calm and clear-headed.
How to Tie a Tie
by Potter Style"A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life," quipped Oscar Wilde, a fashion genius who could knot an ascot as well as he could turn a phrase. For the rest of us, there's How to Tie a Tie. Whether you have always wanted to master a classic Windsor knot or simply need to rustle up an acceptable bow tie, this is your personal guide to dressing seriously well.Inside you'll find:* Step-by-step instructions to knot neckties for casual, office, and evening wear* Tailoring basics for sartorial excellence* Guidlines for matching cufflinks to shirts, foldng pocket squares, and other essential finishing touches
How to Tie a Tie: The Gentleman's Guide to the Perfect Knot
by Union Square & Co.Learn the art of impeccably tied neckwear with this guide to the 20 knots that every man should know. This indispensible companion for the well-dressed man takes you through 20 essential knots, from the bow tie and four-in-hand to the trinity and the Windsor. Easy-to-follow illustrations show you, step by step, how to tie the perfect tie every time. A short introduction lays out all the fundamentals: collar styles, fabrics, patterns, construction, the right tie for the right occasion, how to wear and care for ties to keep them in excellent condition, and more. Brimming with fun facts and witty quotes, and packed with useful advice, this must-have handbook will help you look your very best.
How to Toilet Train Your Cat & 61 Other Ill-Conceived Projects: And 61 Other Ill-Conceived Projects
by Bathroom Readers' InstituteFor more than 25 years, Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader has helped you learn amazing things you didn’t know (and amazing things you didn’t know you didn’t know). Now, Uncle John will show you how to do things you didn’t know how to do. . . and probably shouldn’t ever, ever, ever actually do. It’s Uncle John’s How to Toilet Train Your Cat. A new approach to survival guides and how-to books, this book provides step-by-step instructions for how to make commonplace items. If you’re expecting "how to make your own beef jerky,” think again. This book shows how the "sausage is made”--literally. Read all about: *How to make gelatin from scratch (by boiling hooves) *How to make high fructose corn syrup *How to make glue the "old-fashioned” way (from animal hides) *How to build a nuclear reactor *How to embalm a corpse *How to make prison wine *How to turn a cow into a hamburger *How to make a diamond *How to make electricity *How to remove your own appendix *And lots, lots more!
How to Trace Your Irish Ancestors 3rd Edition: An Essential Guide to Researching and Documenting the Family Histories of Ireland's People
by Ian MaxwellWhether you're eager to hold on to EU citizenship post-Brexit or simply interested in exploring your family's past, learn how to research and document your Irish ancestry with this essential guide, newly updated to include the latest genealogy tools.The purpose of this book is to highlight the most important documentary evidence available to the family historian wishing to research their Irish ancestry. It is aimed primarily at researchers whose time in Irish repositories is limited, and who want to know what is available locally and online. It covers more than eighteen individual sources of information, making it simpler to organise your search and easier to carry it out both locally and on the ground.This books covers:- Where to begin- Researching online- Civil registration- Making sense of census returns, wills, election records- Migration, emigration- Local government and church records
How to Trace Your Irish Ancestors 3rd Edition: An Essential Guide to Researching and Documenting the Family Histories of Ireland's People
by Ian MaxwellWhether you're eager to hold on to EU citizenship post-Brexit or simply interested in exploring your family's past, learn how to research and document your Irish ancestry with this essential guide, newly updated to include the latest genealogy tools.The purpose of this book is to highlight the most important documentary evidence available to the family historian wishing to research their Irish ancestry. It is aimed primarily at researchers whose time in Irish repositories is limited, and who want to know what is available locally and online. It covers more than eighteen individual sources of information, making it simpler to organise your search and easier to carry it out both locally and on the ground.This books covers:- Where to begin- Researching online- Civil registration- Making sense of census returns, wills, election records- Migration, emigration- Local government and church records
How to Train Your Dog: A Relationship-Based Approach for a Well-Behaved Dog
by Liz Palika Kate AbbottBond with your canine friend and learn how to train the dog that's in front of you with relationship-based methods. It's the easiest and most effective way to get happy, noticeable results.Your dog is your faithful friend, and they're happiest when they're by your side. But without some basic training, a dog can turn your life—and your house!—upside down. Chock-full of clear and easy-to-follow training tips and helpful color photos to illustrate, this guide will make you and your dog the best-behaved pair at the dog park! In this book, you get:Simple suggestions on establishing and strengthening your bond with your dog.A look at the collars, leashes, toys, treats, and other teaching tools you need.Terrific tips for keeping your training sessions exciting and upbeat so you both enjoy them.Easy lessons on housetraining and teaching basic commands, like sit, stay, and come.Pointers on using the positive lure-and-reward method to correct problem behaviors.Fun tutorials for teaching your dog tricks, retrieving games, agility, and more!
How to Train Your Dog: Transform Your Dog's Behavior and Strengthen Your Bond Forever A Dog Training Book
by Adam SpiveyEverything you need to know to tackle your dog&’s behavioral issues and understand how your dog thinks, from the trainer behind social media sensation Southend Dog TrainingDo you wish you could get your dog to behave better? Southend Dog Training founder Adam Spivey can help. In this indispensable book, he helps you build a better connection with your dog at any age and solve any behavioral issues with simple, proven training techniques. He won&’t just tell you what to do to get your dog to listen to your commands; he will also help you to understand how your dog thinks and why they might be struggling with certain things. How to Train Your Dog will help you and your dog with• Leash training, recall, and reactivity when you&’re both out and about• Jumping, excessive barking, and reactions to the TV or doorbell• Dos and don&’ts for households with children and/or multiple dogs• Chewing, biting, and destructive behavior Whether your dog is old or young, from a breeder or is a rescue, and has big or small issues, Adam&’s inimitable straight-talking approach will get you to a better place with your best friend.
How to Travel Practically Anywhere: The Ultimate Planning Guide
by Susan StellinAn essential guide for today's traveler: timesaving tips to navigate, book, and troubleshoot your travel planning, on and off the Web.If you've ever tried to find a sale fare you saw advertised for a flight, only to turn up much higher prices, or discovered that the hotel you booked wasn't exactly "steps away from the ocean," you know that the do-it-yourself era of travel can mean something else entirely: you're on your own.Now Susan Stellin, a regular contributor to the New York Times, offers the ultimate guide to the sometimes overwhelming logistics of travel, from researching trip plans to avoiding pitfalls on the road. This comprehensive guidebook presents practical advice on the most useful Web sites, strategies for finding the best deals, and resources to help you decide where and when to go. It also provides crucial tips to ensure your trip doesn't disappoint, including- what you should research before you book your hotel - how to avoid hidden fees and expensive change penalties - what your credit card covers when you rent a car - whom to call if you need a doctor far from homeNo matter what type of trip you're planning -- business or pleasure, domestic or international, budget or splurge, exotic getaway or family visit -- How to Travel Practically Anywhere will be an indispensable resource.
How to Travel the World on $75 a Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter
by Matt KepnesYou don&’t need to spend a ton of money to have life-changing travel experiences.Every day, more and more people long for vacations that go beyond packaged tours and overpriced hotels. They want unforgettable adventures. Travel expert Matt Kepnes has been traveling the world since 2006 and has shared his expertise and insights with countless globe-trotters on his blog and in print. In this new, updated edition of How to Travel the World, you&’ll be able to benefit from practical, detailed, exhaustively researched travel advice that will help you get on the road better, cheaper, and smarter. Pack your bags as he shares: Step-by-step instructions for planning your dream trip Money-saving tips and travel hacks to make the most of your budget and avoid overpaying Expert recommendations for getting off the beaten path so you can really see and understand the places and people you visit Detailed guidance on everything from packing lists to vaccinations to travel companies, as well as region-specific advice for accommodations, transportation, activities, and more Bursting with tons of new material and vetted by the author&’s own experiences, How to Travel the World on $75 a Day provides all the info you need to organize and implement the trips you&’ve always fantasized about . . . without breaking the bank.
How to Turn Learners On... Without Turning Them Off: Ways to Ignite Interest in Learning
by Robert Mager<p>How to Turn Learners On gives you the power to increase student motivation and develop positive attitudes in your learners. You'll learn to: <p> <li>Minimize actions that result in negative attitudes toward a subject <li>Maximize actions that make students enjoy learning <li>Model the performances you want to result from instruction so students can learn by example <li>Get learners excited about what you are teaching <li>Make them eager to learn more <li>Reduce frustration and prevent learners from giving up</li> </p>
How to Understand and Deal with Anxiety: Everything You Need to Know (How to Understand and Deal with...Series #0)
by Rasha BarrageA practical, supportive, and easy-to-read guide to help you understand and overcome anxiety, filled with helpful tips and actionable advice Feeling overwhelmed? This little book is here to help. How to Understand and Deal with Anxiety is a friendly, accessible guide with all the information and advice you need to identify the source of your struggles and take practical steps to reduce or manage the burden of your symptoms. By learning the science behind anxiety and understanding how it affects your mind and body, you'll start to dismantle its hold on you. And with practical ways to manage the condition—including physical, medical, and therapeutic perspectives—this book will help you support your mental health and improve your overall wellbeing. After reading this book, you will: Understand the science behind anxiety, how it manifests, what causes it, and how to identify symptoms and triggers Be armed with practical steps you can take to alleviate anxiety, from breathing exercises and healthy lifestyle choices to problem-solving techniques and coping mechanisms Have a host of holistic remedies up your sleeve for when anxiety strikes, such as mindfulness, visualization, and breathwork Know about the medical treatments and therapies available, and know how and when to seek professional help or support With the right knowledge and guidance, you can learn to understand and manage anxiety so that you can get back to feeling like yourself again.
How to Understand and Deal with Depression: Everything You Need to Know (How to Understand and Deal with...Series #0)
by Wendy GreenA practical, supportive, and easy-to-read guide to help you understand and overcome depression, filled with helpful tips and actionable advice Feeling overwhelmed? This little book is here to help. How to Understand and Deal with Depression is a friendly, accessible guide with all the information and advice you need to identify the source of your struggles and take practical steps to reduce or manage the burden of your symptoms. By learning the science behind depression and understanding how it affects your mind and body, you'll start to dismantle its hold on you. And with practical ways to manage the condition—including physical, medical, and therapeutic perspectives—this book will help you support your mental health and improve your overall wellbeing. After reading this book, you will: Understand the science behind depression, how it manifests, what causes it, and how to identify symptoms and triggers Be armed with practical steps you can take to alleviate the symptoms of depression, from breathing exercises and healthy lifestyle choices to problem-solving techniques and coping mechanisms Have a host of holistic remedies up your sleeve for when depression strikes, such as mindfulness, visualization, and breathwork Know about the medical treatments and therapies available, and know how and when to seek professional help or support With the right knowledge and guidance, you can learn to understand and manage depression so that you can get back to feeling like yourself again.