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The "Poor Me" Manual: Perfecting Self Pity—My Own Story
by Hunter LewisThis book begins with the following author's note:"One crisp sunny morning I was surprised to find a package left at my front door containing this book in manuscript form. Its author included a note saying that his last name was Lewis, that he had seen a book of mine, and that he had decided to adopt my name as his own. In addition, he expected me to publish his (our) book and that the cover should be "nice." I have tried to do as requested."What follows this note is a rollicking fictional memoir that takes us through the ups and downs of the mysterious author's life. And what a life it is, full to the brim with every imaginable kind of neurotic behavior. There is method to this madness. In earlier books, including the best-selling A Question of Values and its sequel The Beguiling Serpent, Lewis developed a unique theory of the emotions. The " Poor Me" Manual further develops the theory and brings it to vivid life. This is fun reading. You will often laugh out loud. But you will also learn a great deal about the emotions and about which emotional strategies work and which don't.This book would be a great gift for anybody, but especially the teenager in your life.Now with linked endnotes and index.
The Essence of David Hume: On Religion, Morals, and Economics
by Henry Lewis, Hunter LewisAxios's Essence of . . . Series takes the greatest works of practical philosophy and pares them down to their essence. Selected passages flow together to create a seamless work that will capture your interest from page one.This newest volume in the series is dedicated to David Hume who is ranked as one of the greatest Western philosophers and economists. You will find three main sections on Hume (Religion, Morals, and Economics) as well as a section on his life.
The Essence of . . . George Fox's Journal
by Hunter LewisAxios&’s Essence of … Series takes the greatest works of practical philosophy and pares them down to their essence. Selected passages flow together to create a seamless work that will capture your interest from page one.George Fox founded The Religious Society of Friends, better known as Quakers, a form of Christianity which has had an immense influence throughout the world. The story contained in his journal is gripping and hard to put down.Now with linking endnotes and index.
The Essence of Socrates
by Hunter LewisSocrates is important to us for many reasons. First, he recognized the value of logic and showed us how to use it to discover truth. Second, he led an exemplary and courageous life which cannot fail to inspire anyone who reads about it. His calm and eloquent defense of himself during the final trial for heresy, which ended in his condemnation and execution, are among the most famous passages in world literature. No one, apart from the great religious teachers, has had a more profound impact on human thought. Socrates himself wrote nothing. Fortunately his pupils Plato and Xenophon recorded his sayings for posterity. Indeed the connection between Socrates and Plato is so close that this little book could alternatively been titled The Essence of Plato. The latter&’s philosophical treatises did not survive, so that all that remains to us is the Dialogues which mostly recount the life of Socrates.Axios Press&’s Essence of . . . series takes the greatest works ever written in the field of practical philosophy and pares them down to their essence. We select the best passages—the ones that are immediately relevant to us today, full of timeless wisdom and advice about the world and how best to live our lives—and leave behind the more obscure or less important bits. Our selections are not isolated: they flow together to create a seamless work that will capture your interest and attention from page one. And we provide useful notes and a solid introduction to the work.
The Beguiling Serpent: A Re-evaluation of Emotions and Values
by Hunter LewisThe Beguiling Serpent looks at emotions and emotional values in particular. On one level a sequel to A Question of Values, it is also an excellent introduction to emotions and values, and ideal course material.
Are the Rich Necessary: Great Economic Arguments and How They Reflect Our Personal Values
by Hunter LewisThis updated and expanded edition of Are the Rich Necessary? is an ideal introduction to economics at a time when economics is on everyone's mind. Lewis is always objective, fair, and fun to read. Rich is also an ideal adjunct to an economics textbook. The New York Times called this book both highly provocative and highly pleasurable.Now with linking endnotes and index.
The Big Spenders: The Epic Story of the Rich Rich, the Grandees of America and the Magnificoes, and How They Spent Their Fortunes
by Lucius BeebeThe Big Spenders was Lucius Beebe's last and many think his best book. In it he describes the consumption of the Gilded Age. Beebe enjoys it all immensely, and so do we his readers, whether it is James Gordon Bennett buying a Monte Carlo restaurant because he was refused a seat by the window, or Spencer Penrose leaving a bedside memo reminding himself not to spend more than $1 million the next day.
Pharmocracy II: How Corrupt Deals and Misguided Medical Regulations Are Bankrupting America--and What to do About It
by William FaloonOur healthcare system is irretrievably broken, and now it is devastating the US financially. Pharmocracy II, like its predecessor, Pharmocracy, uncovers egregious FDA incompetence, abuse, and corruption. This is an agency that is serving its corporate &“clients,&” the big drug companies, not the public. This book also shows how information about natural therapies from food and other natural sources is censored to support drug company profits. Over-regulation causes lifesaving medications to be delayed or suppressed altogether, and makes consumers pay inflated prices for FDA-approved therapies that are only minimally effective and often dangerous.A reform of this crony capitalist healthcare system, Faloon argues, would spare Medicare and Medicaid from insolvency, allow small businesses to start hiring and giving raises again, and significantly improve the health of the American public.Pharmocracy II presents factual evidence and irrefutable logic to support a complete overhaul of today&’s broken healthcare system. It lays out a plan of what to do and how to do it. If the plan is followed, it will not only vastly improve American health. It will rescue the American economy.Since 1980, William Faloon and the nonprofit Life Extension Foundation® have published articles exposing what is rotten, advocating what is good, and promoting innovation in American healthcare. No one is more qualified to lead us forward out of today&’s healthcare disaster.
Crony Capitalism in America: 2008-2012
by Hunter LewisWe see it everywhere:• shady zoning regulations in a small town;• taxpayer money diverted into political campaigns;• deals that enrich the few at the expense of the many;• billion-dollar bailouts;• trillions of newly printed dollars flowing from government to Wall Street at giveaway interest rates; • brand-name economists hired to defend the indefensible with a smokescreen of economic theory.When private interests need a political favor, they know whom to call. When politicians need money, they also know whom to call. The people involved try to keep most of it concealed behind closed doors.This is the system that prevails in Russia after the fall of Communism. But increasingly it is America's system as well.Many people regard Wall Street as the epicenter of American capitalism. In reality it is the epicenter of American crony capitalism. Where Wall Street stops and Washington begins is impossible to say. This situation was not caused, as many suppose, by the Crash of 2008. Rather the Crash was caused by the longstanding Wall Street–Washington partnership. But the problem extends far beyond Wall Street to every corner of America.If we are going to do anything about our present economic problems, and also give the poor a chance at a better life, we will need to eliminate crony capitalism.Although full of hair-raising stories, this book is also about solutions. It tells us in clear and simple terms what is wrong and what needs to be done about it.
The Essence of Edward Gibbon on Christianity
by Hunter LewisEdward Gibbon (1737–1794) personifies the calm and dignified rationalism of the 18th century. He became world famous as the author of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, a multi-volume work describing almost 1300 years of history in some of the finest English prose ever written. The present volume is taken from volume one and focuses entirely on the early Christian Church. Gibbon does not mince words. He likes the religious toleration that prevailed in the Roman Empire prior to Christianity and describes it in his characteristically witty way: &“The various modes of worship which prevailed in the Roman world, were all considered by the people, as equally true; by the philosopher, as equally false; and by the magistrate, as equally useful.&” He further outraged orthodox believers of his time by saying that his entire work described &“the triumph of barbarism and religion.&”Axios Press&’s Essence of . . . series takes the greatest works ever written in the field of practical philosophy and pares them down to their essence. We select the best passages—the ones that are immediately relevant to us today, full of timeless wisdom and advice about the world and how best to live our lives—and leave behind the more obscure or less important bits. Our selections are not isolated: they flow together to create a seamless work that will capture your interest and attention from page one. And we provide useful notes and a solid introduction to the work.
The Ideal of Culture: Essays
by Joseph EpsteinWho is the greatest living essayist writing in English? Joseph Epstein would surely be at the top of anybody&’s list. Epstein is penetrating. He is witty. He has a magic touch with words, that hard to define but immediately recognizable quality called style. Above all, he is impossible to put down.Joseph Epstein&’s The Ideal of Culture: Essays is the fourth such volume from Axios Press and contains 63 essays. Subjects range from domestic life to current social trends to an appraisal of &“contemporary nuttiness.&” It follows the much acclaimed Essays in Biography, 2012, A Literary Education and Other Essays, 2014, and Wind Sprints: Shorter Essays, 2016.After reading Epstein, we see life with a fresh eye. We also see ourselves a little more clearly. This is what Plutarch intended: life teaching by example, but with a wry smile and such a sure hand that we hardly notice the instruction. It is just pure pleasure.
Pharmocracy: How Corrupt Deals and Misguided Medical Regulations Are Bankrupting America--and What to Do About It
by William FaloonOur healthcare system is irretrievably broken, and now it is devastating the US financially. Pharmocracy uncovers egregious FDA incompetence and abuse, and shows how over-regulation causes lifesaving medications to be delayed or suppressed altogether, and makes consumers pay inflated prices for FDA-approved therapies that are only minimally effective and often dangerous. A free market approach to healthcare, Faloon argues, would spare Medicare and Medicaid from insolvency, while significantly improving the health of the American public.
Rapamycin: mTOR, Autophagy and Treating mTOR Syndrome
by Ross PeltonRapamycin is the most promising life extension drug ever discovered.mTOR and autophagy are a breakthrough in our understanding of aging.Rapamaycin helps re-balance the mTOR/autophagy ratio to delay the onset of age-related diseases.Rapamycin, mTOR, Autophagy & Treating mTOR SyndromeUpdated 2nd Edition is a book about how to successfully increase healthspan and lifespan.
Nonsense
by Robert J. GulaNonsense is the best compilation and study of verbal logical fallacies available anywhere. It is a handbook of the myriad ways we go about being illogical—how we deceive others and ourselves, how we think and argue in ways that are disorderly, disorganized, or irrelevant. Nonsense is also a short course in nonmathematical logical thinking, especially important for students of philosophy and economics. A book of remarkable scholarship, Nonsense is unexpectedly relaxed, informal, and accessible.
Your Bones: How You Can Prevent Osteoporosis and Have Strong Bones for Life—Naturally
by Lara PizzornoYour Bones contains everything you need to know for healthy bones in one book, providing scientifically based advice which highlights natural prevention and treatment strategies. This UPDATED AND EXPANDED edition includes many new studies on the dangers of the bisphosphonate drugs and an in depth discussion of two new drugs with potential adverse effects. Also new: more information on bone-busting patent medicines, calcium supplementation options, strontium, vitamin K2, and zinc as well as a section on bone-building exercise.
Building Applications with AI Agents: Designing and Implementing Multiagent Systems
by Michael AlbadaGenerative AI has revolutionized how organizations tackle problems, accelerating the journey from concept to prototype to solution. As the models become increasingly capable, we have witnessed a new design pattern emerge: AI agents. By combining tools, knowledge, memory, and learning with advanced foundation models, we can now sequence multiple model inferences together to solve ambiguous and difficult problems. From coding agents to research agents to analyst agents and more, we've already seen agents accelerate teams and organizations. While these agents enhance efficiency, they often require extensive planning, drafting, and revising to complete complex tasks, and deploying them remains a challenge for many organizations, especially as technology and research rapidly develops. This book is your indispensable guide through this intricate and fast-moving landscape. Author Michael Albada provides a practical and research-based approach to designing and implementing single- and multiagent systems. It simplifies the complexities and equips you with the tools to move from concept to solution efficiently. Understand the distinct features of foundation model-enabled AI agents Discover the core components and design principles of AI agents Explore design trade-offs and implement effective multiagent systems Design and deploy tailored AI solutions, enhancing efficiency and innovation in your field
Blockchain Application Security: How to Design Secure and Attack Resilient Blockchain Applications
by Harpreet Singh Marco Morana Francesco PiccoliLearn to secure, design, implement, and test tomorrow’s blockchain applications. Blockchain Application Security guides readers through the architecture and components of blockchain, including protocols such as Bitcoin and beyond, by offering a technical yet accessible introduction. This resource is ideal for application architects, software developers, security auditors, and vulnerability testers working on enterprise blockchain solutions. It bridges the gap between theory and implementation, providing actionable guidance on protecting decentralized systems while capitalizing on their innovative benefits. Blockchain Application Security covers the essentials, from the fundamentals of distributed ledgers, consensus algorithms, digital wallets, smart contracts, privacy controls, and DIDs, to designing secure dApp architectures with component-level threat analysis and resilient APIs, token transactions, digital exchanges, and identity models. It features a complete lifecycle example for securing a DeFi lending and borrowing platform, along with practical walkthroughs for smart contract development, AWS-integrated blockchain systems, frontend/API integration, and code auditing. “An accessible, comprehensive blockchain overview that emphasizes its value across industrial and government sectors with a holistic security focus.” —David W. Kravitz, Technical Advisor, Spring Labs “A cutting-edge method for securing blockchain applications, pushing the boundaries of current practice.” —David Cervigni, Senior Security Research Engineer at R3 “Bridging theory and practice with realistic examples, this guide empowers architects and developers to build attack-resistant applications.” —Steven Wierckx, Product Security Team Lead & Threatmodel Trainer at Toreon “A valuable resource for blockchain specialists, featuring hands-on examples of deploying dApps on AWS and securing infrastructure.” —Ihor Sasovets, Lead Security Engineer, Penetration Tester at TechMagic “A practical roadmap for navigating blockchain security that we recommend to clients and incorporate into our training.” —Vijay Dhanasekaran, Founder & Chief Blockchain Officer, Consultant at Blocknetics “An indispensable resource for dApp developers, guiding readers from fundamentals to advanced implementation with in-depth vulnerability analysis.” —Mohd Mehdi, Head of DevOps, DevSecOps and Infrastructure at InfStones
Managing Back Pain For Dummies
by Pat Roth MD Phil Ross MSDiscover countless options for rest and relief when you have chronic back pain You're probably not thrilled that you need a book called Managing Back Pain For Dummies, but you'll be thrilled that you bought it. Written by a neurosurgeon and a master personal trainer, this book contains expert advice that will help you feel better. You'll get step-by-step guidance on how to lessen your pain and reduce reliance on medication, using self-treatments and exercises that really work. You'll also learn about the clinical treatments that are available to treat back pain—and when it's time to seek a doctor's help. Back pain is different for everyone. You might benefit from simple posture fixes and at-home exercises, or you might be ready to pursue injections, nerve blocks, and other medical treatments. Wherever you are on the back pain spectrum, this helpful Dummies guide will help move the needle toward relief. Prevent and reduce back pain by improving your posture and technique during daily activities like yard work Understand the latest professional treatments and self-treatments, and know when to see an MD Reduce your reliance on medication by exploring our methods of stimulating self-healing and permit the body to heal itself. Follow clear, concise, illustrated exercise routines designed to strengthen your core and support muscles of the spine. This book is for the millions of people who are struggling with back pain and looking for non-surgical options to improve their quality of life.
The Femtech Revolution: Harnessing Technology to Supercharge Women's Healthcare
by Bethany CorbinA book for every woman seeking to improve the quality of their healthcare Femtech, or female health technology, represents a groundbreaking field dedicated to leveraging innovation and technology to address the unique health needs of individuals with female biology. In The Femtech Revolution: Harnessing Technology to Supercharge Women's Healthcare, acclaimed health and innovation attorney, femtech entrepreneur, and influential thought leader Bethany Corbin delivers an empowering new playbook for anyone needing to understand and navigate this transformative new world This book equips you with the tools to safely and effectively harness femtech and digital health solutions while addressing critical issues like data privacy, device accuracy, and product reliability. Corbin's insights will guide you through the complexities of contemporary women's healthcare and empower you to take control of your health in the digital age. Inside, you'll find: The SAFE Method: Corbin's powerful framework for quickly evaluating and vetting femtech products Smart strategies for becoming a savvy consumer of digital health technology that is accurate, effective, and scientifically sound A deep dive into the femtech revolution tackling women's healthcare challenges with groundbreaking, tailored solutions Privacy protection tips to ensure new healthcare solutions don't compromise your personal data in a post-Roe v. Wade world A roadmap for transforming lackluster healthcare through cutting-edge femtech innovations, and the real-life stories of women doing exactly this Perfect for everyone seeking better healthcare outcomes, The Femtech Revolution helps you confidently explore innovations designed with your needs in mind—and not just those of a system historically built by and for cisgender men. It's an invaluable resource for cisgender women, and trans and nonbinary people.
Epilepsy For Dummies
by Elizabeth A. Thiele Lauren Seeley AguirreA conversational guide to understanding and living with epilepsy Millions of people around the world have epilepsy, but the condition is widely misunderstood. Epilepsy For Dummies breaks through outdated stigmas surrounding this complex neurological disease. The book offers a 360-degree view by incorporating medical, social, and other perspectives to help you cope with epilepsy or support someone who has been diagnosed. You'll learn about triggers and risk factors, different types of seizures, and getting a diagnosis. You'll also explore various treatment options, including medications, surgery, therapy, and neuromodulation. Beyond the basics, this guide addresses staying safe and managing associated conditions, empowering you to live well. Get up-to-date facts about epilepsy, written in terms anyone can understand Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for different seizure types Discover how family and friends can support their loved ones with epilepsy Find advice for feeling in control and living a fulfilling life Epilepsy For Dummies is invaluable for anyone with epilepsy, as well as their caretakers, family, and friends. It's also a great resource for educators and medical professionals.
Flight Theory and Aerodynamics: A Practical Guide for Operational Safety
by Brian A. Johnson Philip R. FittanteComprehensive introduction to aerodynamics applied to different types of modern aircraft, now updated with the latest FAA guidance Flight Theory and Aerodynamics provides an introduction to aerodynamics using practical application to modern aircraft with step-by-step calculations. This fifth edition streamlines content, notably the chapters on aircraft stability, and incorporates updated FAA guidance and figures from the 2023 Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge as well as other FAA handbooks. A balanced application of introductory physics and meteorology in the first five chapters evolves into an introduction to propeller and jet aircraft propulsion and eventually moves into a broad discussion on the application of physics to aircraft takeoff and landing performance. After the introductory material has been presented, principles from earlier in the textbook and prior coursework are correlated and applied to slow flight, aircraft stability, and high-speed flight. A new chapter on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flight theory is included. The text features extensive instructor resources including detailed PowerPoint slides for each chapter, step-by-step guidance for end of chapter calculations, sample test bank questions for each chapter, and application sections within each chapter that allow the instructor to challenge the student with additional real-world scenarios based on chapter content. Flight Theory and Aerodynamics includes information on: Elements of the flight environment, covering forces, mass, scalar and vector quantities, linear and rotational motion, friction, and powerAtmosphere, altitude, and airspeed measurement, covering properties of the atmosphere, Bernoulli’s equation, and pitot-static system advantages and disadvantagesJet aircraft performance, covering principles of propulsion, fuel flow, specific fuel consumption, and thrust-required curvesAircraft stability and control, covering oscillatory motion, weight and balance, and airplane reference axesRotary-wing flight theory, airfoil selection, and helicopter controlUAV flight theory, including UAV design considerations, the aerodynamics of UAV fuselage design, UAV powerplant design, and the future of UAV design and aerodynamicsEnd of chapter questions focused on scenario-based learning as applied to the performance analysis of a Diamond DA50 and corresponding chapter material. In addition to degree-oriented college programs, this latest edition of Flight Theory and Aerodynamics is also an essential resource for pilot training programs ranging from student pilots to flight instructors as well as practicing professionals flying a wide range of aircraft.
Coding For Kids For Dummies
by Camille McCueIt's never too early to learn how to code! Coding For Kids For Dummies helps you learn the basics of coding the fun way. This book walks you through the essentials of coding with 13 exciting projects. You'll learn what coding is, how to make digital toys and games on your computer, and how to start writing your first lines of code! With step-by-step instructions and activities, this book makes it simple to get started. And when you see error messages, don't panic! All new coders make mistakes—this book helps you figure them out and fix them, so your code will be good to go. Along the way, you'll be boosting your creativity, getting better at logical thinking, and learning a skill that will open the door to fun hobbies and careers. So get coding! Learn basic coding concepts and skills Create your own digital toys and games Figure out how to turn your ideas into code Get involved in the online coding community Kids who want to learn how to code (and the parents who want to encourage them) can get off to a great start with Coding For Kids For Dummies.
It Happened on the Lake
by Lisa JacksonIn an intense, twisty, Hitchcockian standalone spin on Rear Window from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, a woman returns to the Oregon town where a nightmare unfolded 20 years ago—and is waiting to engulf her again. For fans of J.T. Ellison, Paula Hawkins, Karin Slaughter, and Riley Sager. The huge Victorian house on Lake Twilight belongs to Harper Reed Prescott, as does the private island on which it sits. Harper wants little to do with either. Twenty years ago, Harper&’s grandmother died suspiciously while in her care, on the same night that Harper&’s boyfriend disappeared. His body was never found, and no charges were filed. But the rumors haven&’t faded. There have been other deaths, other accidents. All revolving around Harper and her family. Now Harper&’s marriage is over, her college-age daughter is estranged, and Harper just wants to sell the property and make a fresh start. Except returning to the lake has stirred everything up again. Whispers. Memories. And the persistent feeling that, as she gazes out at the houses across the water, she&’s being watched in turn. The whole town has always thought Harper has something to hide, and they&’re right. But she might have even more to fear . . .
Alcott Hall (Second Sons)
by Emily RathA spicy, smart, standalone &“Why Choose&” Regency romance set three years after the events of the Second Sons duology from New York Times bestselling author Emily Rath.The Lady has an offer. The Vicar has a confession. The Game Warden has a secret. When her late aunt leaves her a generous fortune, socially awkward Lady Madeline Blaire believes she&’s finally found a way out of the high society husband hunt. There&’s only one problem. To claim it, Madeline must marry by New Year&’s Eve . . . which is now only 3 weeks away! Determined to claim her financial freedom, Madeline slips away from her overbearing family and races off to Alcott Hall. Madeline needs a husband. Now. She&’ll be generous, providing him with a comfortable living. She doesn&’t even care if he takes other lovers. All he must do is agree never to claim his rights as her husband. 3 years ago, vicar Charles Bray left the town of Finchley and never looked back. When duty calls him home, he returns heavy hearted, desperate to avoid one man—John Warren, game warden of Alcott Hall. As Charles does his best to evade Warren&’s snare, he starts an unlikely friendship with Lady Madeline, who soon makes him an offer too good to refuse. Charles and Madeline could have everything they want . . . if only Warren will stay out of way. But Warren holds a secret that could up-end all their careful plans. Does Madeline want a comfortable life married to a kind vicar? Or will she dare to risk it all on the penniless warden? Perhaps there&’s a third option none of them dreamed possible. An option where no one has to choose . . .
Dead Line (An Arliss Cutter Novel)
by Marc CameronDeputy U.S. Marshal Arliss Cutter and his partner brave the unforgiving, brutal Alaskan wilderness of snow and ice to save a government witness from cold-blooded assassins . . .In the White Mountain Wilderness of Interior Alaska, twenty-four-year-old protected witness Sam Lujan is lonely for his old life. So much so, the young Apache not only breaks the cardinal rule of the Witness Protection Program—by revealing his whereabouts to his mother, he invites her to join him to see the Northern Lights. It&’s her lifelong dream. No worries. It&’ll be safe.When Deputy U.S. Marshals Arliss Cutter and Lola Teariki discover Sam has gone missing, they&’re asked to make a quick trip into the remote wild to make sure the witness is indeed protected. But there&’s no such thing as a quick trip. Not when they&’re plunging headlong into the frozen unknown at fifty-eight degrees below zero. And not when they aren&’t the only ones searching. Valeria Kot, the vengeful daughter of the criminal Sam testified against, has been waiting and watching for years for just the opportunity to strike back. She&’s found it—and has dispatched a sadistic hit squad to make sure Sam pays in the most savage way possible.Once Arliss and Lola reach the trailhead it doesn&’t take long for them to realize they&’re dealing with more than a witness who&’s broken protocol. Tracks in the snow and tell-tale signs signal an armed team—one that&’s already a step ahead of them. For Arliss and Lola, and a desperate mother and son on the run, the death-defying, frigid temperatures are the least of their worries.