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I Don't Want To, I Don't Feel Like It: How Resistance Controls Your Life and What to Do About It
by Cheri Huber Ashwini NarayananWhether it's a choice, such as a class we' ve signed up for, or a chore we feel we have no choice about, resistance (a voice in the head saying "I don' t want to, I don' t feel like it") can rocket us from commitment to inaction in a matter of seconds. Employing the tenets of Zen Awareness Practice, the book provides numerous exercises and tools for working through resistance. It reveals how the voice of resistance operates in everyday life, the many forms it takes, and how to be free of it. Transcending resistance is a practice of recognizing it as a process that happens to everybody and not taking it personally.
The Depression Book: Depression as an Opportunity for Spiritual Growth
by Cheri HuberThis book provides a process for dealing with the dull pain of depression. It employs a custom hand-lettered font and many lighthearted illustrations. A self-guided retreat has been added to assist readers to explore how to be compassionate with themselves when depressed.
The Big Bamboozle: How We Are Conned Out of the Life We Want
by Cheri Huber Ashwini NarayananZen techniques, from a renowned Zen teacher, to derive greater satisfaction from lifeAre you making choices that are supposed to give you what you want but leave you feeling unfulfilled and disappointed? This new book is based on the Buddha's teachings and the practice of Zen, and breaks down the structures of this karmic process. Written in a humorous and lighthearted style, it illustrates through essays, stories, and examples what keeps us from choosing well-being, love, happiness, and joy as our life experience. In addition, the book contains a full year of practical exercises and nuggets of wisdom from those who have practiced with these teachings.
When You're Falling, Dive: Acceptance, Freedom and Possibility
by Cheri HuberWhen You' re Falling, Dive combines the psychological concept of acceptance with Buddhist teachings, providing useful tools for looking at how suffering happens and how to let that go. The book is written in three parts: What Acceptance Is and Why We Resist; How to Accept; Acceptance, Freedom and Possibility. The primary themes are threefold: accepting what life brings, learning to recognize what acceptance is and discerning one' s psychological mechanisms that stand in the way of being able to accept. Five practices for mentoring oneself to overcome resistance are included: 1) Lower your expectations, 2) learn to see “ who is here,” 3) create for yourself a Q&A mini-workbook, 4) prove to yourself that you are doing nothing wrong and 5) realize the uselessness of comparing yourself to others.
What You Practice Is What You Have: A Guide to Having the Life You Want
by Cheri HuberOur lives are the result of what we practice. For example, if we practice "chasing after money" or "I'm overwhelmed with work" or "things should be different," that's the life experience we will have. Focusing on "something wrong" and "not enough" will create a life of lack or failure. If we want our lives to be different, we must practice the difference we want. To have a different practice we must 1) recognize our current practice, 2) clarify the practice we want instead, and 3) learn to practice moment by moment what we choose. The sequel to Cheri Huber' s perennial best seller There Is Nothing Wrong with You: Going Beyond Self-Hate, this book further exposes with clarity and humor the antics of mental conditioning and self-hate. It introduces the powerful practice of Recording and Listening with tools and techniques to develop the relationship with the Wisdom, Love and Compassion that allow us to transcend self-hate.
Don't Suffer, Communicate!: A Zen Guide to Compassionate Communication
by Cheri Huber Ashwini NarayananThis is a Zen guide to the principles of compassionate communication. Communication is among the most common yet difficult challenges humans face. Effective communication is rarely a simple give-and-take of information because of interference from individual egos, whereby input is taken personally, judged, and reacted against. This book can be read and the principles put into effect by a general audience.
The Fear Book: Facing Fear Once and for All
by Cheri HuberRather than explaining typical strategies for overcoming fear, this book examines how fear is an experience, how to recognize that experience as nothing more than conditioned reaction to circumstance, and how to mentor oneself into letting go of beliefs about "appropriate" responses to fear. The notion is debunked that fear is anything other than a label we have learned to put on a set of physical and emotional responses, which is a Buddhist view of emotion in general.The revised edition expands on many points and includes a series of exercises and new illustrations for recognizing fear for what it is and overcoming its devastating effects.
There Is Nothing Wrong with You: Going Beyond Self-Hate
by Cheri Huber June ShiverThis book reveals the origin of self-hate, how self-hate works, how to identify it, and how to go beyond it. It provides examples of some of the forms self-hate takes, including taking blame but not credit, holding grudges, and trying to be perfect, and explores the many facets of self-hate, including its role in addiction, the battering cycle, and the illusion of control. After addressing these factors, it illustrates how a meditation practice can be developed and practiced in efforts to free oneself from self-hating beliefs.
Suffering Is Optional: Three Keys to Freedom and Joy
by Cheri HuberSuffering Is Optional: Three Keys to Freedom and Joy centers around three basic aspects of Zen practice: pay attention, believe nothing, and don' t take anything personally. As ending suffering requires that one sees how suffering happens, the book urges readers to be willing to be quiet and pay attention to the process of suffering in an effort to see each moment as an opportunity to step beyond illusion into freedom. It also argues that examining beliefs,abandoning them, and returning attention to the present is essential to ending suffering, as is living in the awareness that nothing in the universe is personal.
Making a Change for Good: A Guide to Compassionate Self-Discipline, Revised Edition
by Cheri Huber Ashwini NarayananMaking a Change for Good will assist anyone to make a change of any kind, whatever the area— diet, fitness, stress, addictions, unskillful behaviors, anxiety, finances, spiritual practice... . Kind, compassionate encouragement for confronting personal issues head on and supportive tools for addressing the struggle are the differences in approach this book offers. Readers realize that lack clarity is the hindrance to addressing an issue, not lack of self-discipline. Rather than being caught in self-hating and self-blaming loops that veer us off course, we can learn to mentor ourselves, and this book teaches us how. The 30-day retreat at the end of the book provides a structure for practicing compassionate self-discipline.
The Paleo Cookbook: 300 Delicious Paleo Diet Recipes
by Rockridge PressThe biggest paleo cookbook for the biggest health benefits.Going paleo is a healthy lifestyle choice that deserves (at least) a lifetime of recipes. In this complete collection, The Paleo Cookbook packs all of the wholesome, nutritious, paleo-approved recipes you need to feel the biggest benefits of the paleo diet.From Banana Berry Pancakes for breakfast to Curried Shrimp or Beef Stir-Fry for dinner—the 300 international recipes in this paleo cookbook are full of lean proteins, vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats. Complete with an overview on the history of this centuries-old lifestyle, The Paleo Cookbook is a staple for every paleo palate.The Paleo Cookbook includes:Paleo 101—Learn everything you need to know about the paleo lifestyle and diet.300 Nutritious Recipes—Eat wholesome and energy fueling meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—plus, side dishes, snacks, and drinks.Bonus Extras—Find helpful cooking tips and nutritional information about paleo-friendly ingredients.Find all things paleo in The Paleo Cookbook.
The Fascinating Bug Book for Kids: 500 Startling Facts! (Fascinating Facts)
by Krystal Monique ToneyFrom ants to tarantulas—500 awesome facts and photos about bugs for kids ages 8 to 12 Have you ever wondered how many bugs there are on Earth? Or which ones can fly the highest? The Fascinating Bug Book for Kids is packed with 500 incredible facts about insects, arachnids, crustaceans and other creepy crawlies for hours of exploration. Find full-color pictures that uncover life as a bug, alongside trivia about termite towers, beautiful butterflies, cool cocoons, and more. You'll discover secrets of these amazing creatures, such as…When threatened, MILLIPEDES release smelly ooze from glands along their bodies to protect themselves from predators.Scientists believe that the COCKROACH is the oldest winged insect.Most of the silk that we use in clothing and bedsheets is produced from the cocoons of SILKWORMS.Kids will light up as they discover tiny larvae and enormous spiders with the best in bug books for kids.
Creative Paper Crafts: 35 Cool, Customizable Projects for Crafty Kids
by Lisa GloverTransform paper into unique keepsakes with hands-on crafts for kids 8-12 With a little cutting, folding, and gluing, kids can turn paper into cool gadgets, games, and accessories—like a Starry Night Globe, a Tiny Ticket Suitcase, a Fleecy Alpaca, and more. Creative Paper Crafts shows them how with 35 templates included right inside the book, so all they have to do is cut them out and get crafting! With detailed instructions and step-by-step photos, kids will create their own impressive paper treasures in no time.Tips and tricks—This book sets kids up for success with a quick introduction to preparing their workspace, choosing materials, and paper crafting terms like "scoring" and "quilling."No special tools required—Kids just need some basic household items like paper, scissors, glue, and pencils to complete these projects.For all skill levels—Kids can try out simple crafts like the Archipelago Bookmarks and the Uplifting Envelopes Card, or more difficult crafts like a Scaled-Down Crown and a Book Nook Alley.Help kids have a blast learning new skills with this book of awesome paper crafts.
Kingdom of Play: What Ball-bouncing Octopuses, Belly-flopping Monkeys, and Mud-sliding Elephants Reveal about Life Itself
by David ToomeyThis &“delightful…compelling&” (Scientific American) and revelatory look at the science behind why animals play &“will fill you with joy and wonder&” (Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus).Acclaimed science writer David Toomey takes us on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of playful animals and the scientists who study them. From octopuses on Australia&’s Great Barrier Reef to meerkats in the Kalahari Desert to brown bears on Alaska&’s Aleutian Islands, we follow adventurous researchers as they design and conduct experiments seeking answers to new, intriguing questions: When did play first appear in animals? How does play develop the brain, and how did it evolve? Are the songs and aerial acrobatics of birds the beginning of avian culture? Is fairness in dog play the foundation of canine ethics? And does play direct and possibly accelerate evolution? Monkeys belly flop, dolphins tail-walk, elephants mud-slide, crows dive-bomb, and octopuses bounce balls. These activities are various, but all are play, and as Toomey explains, animal play can be defined as a distinct behavior that is ongoing and open-ended, purposeless and provisional—rather like natural selection. Through a close examination of both natural selection and play, Toomey argues that life itself is fundamentally playful. A &“lively, informative, and scientifically entertaining animal behavior study&” (Kirkus Reviews) Kingdom of Play is an illuminating—and yes, playful—look at a little-known aspect of the animal kingdom.
Mama Needs a Minute!: A Candid, Funny, All-Too-Relatable Comic Memoir about Surviving Motherhood
by Mary Catherine StarrA Boston Globe Most Anticipated Parenting Book of Spring 2025“You can almost see mothers around the world nodding their heads in recognition.” —The Washington PostFrom Mary Catherine Starr, the artist behind the @momlife_comics Instagram account celebrated by moms all over the world, this deeply funny illustrated memoir captures the chaos, joy, exhaustion, guilt, well-intentioned-but-clueless partners, and infinite loads of laundry that come with being a mom.Packed with humor, warmth, and all-too-relatable anecdotes, this comic memoir explores the (often invisible) labor of modern motherhood that leaves so many moms feeling like they are losing themselves—and their minds! Whether you’re navigating a hellish sleep regression, wiping sweet potato off the walls, seething with spousal resentment (deserved and undeserved), or simply hoping to pee without a toddler watching, this candid and irreverent account perfectly captures what every mom knows in her heart to be true: motherhood is @#$% hard (and also really amazing)! Filled with Starr’s signature wit, warmth, and observational humor, Mama Needs a Minute! tackles all the absurdities of mom life and will make you laugh, cry, and feel seen in a way only a true mom-friend can offer.BELOVED CREATOR: Mary Catherine Starr, aka @momlife_comics, has a dedicated following and her work has appeared on Cup of Jo, Motherly, and the Huffington Post. Now, for the first time, her many fans can learn about Mary Catherine's own journey and enjoy her comic drawings and witty observations in a single, giftable package. REFRESHING PARENTING BOOK: Parenthood is a perennial topic, and this book addresses common experiences of motherhood. Like Horizontal Parenting and Mommy Cusses, it offers humorous, super-relatable takes on parenting that will resonate with any mom looking for comic relief. GREAT MOM GIFT: This brightly illustrated, comic-style memoir makes a fun gift for moms for Mother’s Day, birthday, baby shower, or baby sprinkle. It is also great for giving to a friend, sister, cousin, or any mom who would appreciate a present that says, “I see you.”Perfect for: Mothers of young children Fans of @momlife_comics on Instagram Mother's Day and new mom gift shoppers Fans of humorous takes on parenting, including Momma Cusses, Horizontal Parenting, Welcome to the Club, Go the F*** to Sleep, and There Are Moms Way Worse Than You Readers of Eve Rodsky’s Fair Play and Jessi Klein’s I’ll Show Myself Out
The Enigmatic South: Toward Civil War and Its Legacies (Lena-Miles Wever Todd Poetry Series Award)
by Samuel C. Hyde Jr.The Enigmatic South brings together leading scholars of the Civil War period to challenge existing perceptions of the advance to secession, the Civil War, and its aftermath. The pioneering research and innovative arguments of these historians bring crucial insights to the study of this era in American history.Christopher Childers, Sarah L. Hyde, and Julia Huston Nguyen consider the ways politics, religion, and education contributed to southern attitudes toward secession in the antebellum period. George C. Rable, Paul F. Paskoff, and John M. Sacher delve into the challenges the Confederate South faced as it sought legitimacy for its cause and military strength for the coming war with the North. Richard Follett, Samuel C. Hyde, Jr., and Eric H. Walther offer new perspectives on the changes the Civil War wrought on the economic and ideological landscape of the South.The essays in The Enigmatic South speak eloquently to previously unconsidered aspects and legacies of the Civil War and make a major contribution to our understanding of the rich history of a conflict whose aftereffects still linger in American culture and memory.
Cybersecurity For Dummies
by Joseph SteinbergGet the know-how you need to safeguard your data against cyber attacks Cybercriminals are constantly updating their strategies and techniques in search of new ways to breach data security—shouldn't you learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe? Fully updated with information on AI, hybrid work environments, and more, Cybersecurity For Dummies is the best-selling guide you need to learn how to protect your personal and business information from the latest cyber threats. This book helps you build stronger defenses, with detailed instructions on how to protect your computer, your online data, and your mobile devices. Learn how to set up the right security measures and prevent breaches—as well as what to do if your information or systems are compromised. Learn about the different types of cyberattacks and how to defend against them Beef up your data security for hybrid work environments and cloud storage Keep your family members safe against deepfake and other social engineering attacks Make sure you have a plan to respond quickly and limit damage in the event of a breach Ideal for businesses and individuals who want to be cyber-secure. Cybersecurity For Dummies is also a great primer for anyone interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity.
Bauphysik-Kalender 2025: Simulationen, BIM und KI (Bauphysik-Kalender)
by Herausgegeben Ulrike KuhlmannThis book deals with hygrothermal building component simulation, fire, sound, daylight and building simulation as well as with urban climate and the flow of people simulation. Applications are used to show how AI can support decision-making in design and planning in the future.
Nanotechnology for Sustainable Food Packaging
by C. Anandharamakrishnan Jeyan A. Moses M. Maria LeenaLatest techniques for the development of biodegradable food packaging casings with commentary on safety concerns and regulatory frameworks Nanotechnology for Sustainable Food Packaging covers the latest techniques and applications of nanotechnology, demonstrating capabilities to revolutionize the food packaging sector. This includes concepts of biodegradable food packaging, approaches to improve material functionality, robust sensing systems, and the scope of employing advanced analytical and computational approaches to support progress in the field. Throughout, the text focuses on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including life cycle analysis, biodegradability, green practices, eco-friendliness, and sustainability. This book explores the major food packaging matrixes (polymers, edible films, and multilayers), different categories of advances (composites, active and intelligent packaging), labeling considerations, region- and country-specific regulatory frameworks, and safety concerns. Readers will also find a futuristic preview of this rapidly advancing field and an overview of lab-ready technologies with the potential for commercialization. Written by a team of highly qualified authors, Nanotechnology for Sustainable Food Packaging discusses sample topics including: Nanotechnology’s potential to improve the shelf life of food products, the chemistry and functionality of different materials based on merits and possible challengesSources, chemistry, and functionality of various bio-based sources and their usage as nanocomposites, and bio-based alternatives, drawbacks, and research trendsBioactive compounds in food packaging and their benefits, preparation methods, characterization approaches, delivery, and assessmentSurface modification approaches through sustainable physico-chemical approaches, and the development of flexible packaging materials suitable for specific requirements such as nonthermal processing Nanotechnology for Sustainable Food Packaging is an essential scientific and technological reference for scientists and R&D personnel who are interested in advancing food packaging technologies. The book is also valuable for students, researchers, and food industry professionals studying nanotechnology in food, food packaging, and food science and technology.
Project Workforce Estimating: Best Practices for Project Managers
by Harold Kerzner Al ZeitounPlace the right people in the right roles at the right time with this essential guide Project estimating, or project workforce planning, involves a systematic process of identifying and managing the key human resources required for efficient and effective completion of a project. This process necessarily balances a huge range of factors, from forecasting labor costs to managing team composition to incorporating relevant legislation and projecting the impact of artificial intelligence and market conditions. Effective workforce planning contributes to overall project success by ensuring that the right people are in the right roles at the right time. Project Workforce Estimating: Best Practices for Project Managers offers a comprehensive overview of workforce planning, from foundational principles to advanced techniques. It offers a range of techniques and strategies that can be incorporated into planning for virtually any kind of project, along with detailed guidance to ensure accurate projections. Closely aligned with industry standards, it is a must-own for project managers looking to systematize a critical stage of project management. Project Workforce Estimating: Best Practices for Project Managers readers will also find: Information aligned with standards such as the PMBOK® Guide and Earned Value Management SystemsA detailed exploration of global workforce estimation, project life cycle costing, and moreA range of techniques and strategies suitable for any possible industry Project Workforce Estimating: Best Practices for Project Managers is ideal for project managers, business analysts and consultants, executives and senior managers, and HR professionals.
Financial Literacy Essentials For Dummies
by Eric TysonYour to-the-point guide on the essentials of managing your finances The first step in becoming a better personal financial manager is understanding the pillars of personal finance. Financial Literacy Essentials For Dummies is your cheat sheet on understanding how to better manage your finances. Distilled down to the essentials, this book makes it easy for anyone to learn the basics of managing money. You won't be able to escape life's many expenses, but with this book, you can get a grip on smart spending, saving, investing, and beyond. Start by creating a realistic budget for your situation and make a plan for achieving your goals. Money doesn't have to be scary with this Essentials guide. Get quick-and-easy explanations budgeting, savings accounts, and debt Understand how much you can really afford to spend, and learn to spend smarter Make a plan for getting out of debt—or avoid getting into debt in the first place Ensure that you have enough of a buffer to deal with unexpected expenses Need easy-to-understand information to help get your finances on track? Financial Literacy Essentials For Dummies is the guide for you.
Field Effect Transistors
by Shiromani Balmukund Rahi K. Srinivasa Rao Dharmendra Singh Yadav P. Suveetha DhanaselvamField Effect Transistors is an essential read for anyone interested in the future of electronics, as it provides a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of innovative semiconductor devices and their applications, making it a perfect resource for both beginners and seasoned professionals in the field. Miniaturization has become the slogan of the electronics industry. Field Effect Transistors serves as a short encyclopedia for young minds looking for solutions in the miniaturization of semiconductor devices. It explores the characteristics, novel materials used, modifications in device structure, and advancements in model FET devices. Though many devices following Moore’s Law have been proposed and designed, a complete history of the existing and proposed semiconductor devices is not available. This book focuses on developments and research in emerging semiconductor FET devices and their applications, providing unique coverage of topics covering recent advancements and novel concepts in the field of miniaturized semiconductor devices. Field Effect Transistors is an easy-to-understand guide, making it excellent for those who are new to the subject, giving insight and analysis of recent developments and developed semiconductor device structures along with their applications.
Sleep For Dummies
by Clete A. KushidaImprove your health, your productivity, and your relationships—with sleep! In a world constantly on the move, it's not surprising that more and more people aren't sleeping as much as they'd like. Sleep For Dummies helps you understand the foundations of sleep and how it impacts our everyday lives. With easy-to-understand explanations and simple strategies you can start using today, this book will help you get the most out of your sleep hours. Get science-backed advice on how to get the sleep you need and explore how prioritizing your sleep health can supercharge your life, with this fun Dummies guide. Learn all about sleep cycles, circadian rhythms, dreams, and the effects of sleep deprivation on your body and brain Get the lowdown on sleep changes across the lifespan, plus sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, and beyond Find out how smartwatches and other wearable sleep technology can help improve your sleep quantity and quality Wake up each morning feeling refreshed, thanks to tips to optimize your sleep. Around 62% of adults worldwide feel they don't sleep well. If you're in that group—or trying to avoid getting in—Sleep For Dummies is for you. This is also a great resource for parents who want to understand their children's sleep needs, shift workers, and anyone with sleep struggles. Look no farther for practical advice to help you get the Zs you need.
Model-Based Product Line Engineering (MBPLE): The Feature-Based Path to Product Lines Success
by Tim Weilkiens Marco Forlingieri Hugo Guillermo Chalé-GongoraClear and concise guide to MBPLE, with industrial case studies Written in a to-the-point style, Model-Based Product Line Engineering (MBPLE) is the only theoretical and practical foundational book on MBPLE that brings together the topics of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and feature-based product line engineering (PLE). It examines how PLE can benefit from a model-based and model-centric approach and, in turn, how MBSE combined with holistic PLE can boost model reuse and improve the MBSE business case. The book combines both management and engineering aspects to deliver comprehensive coverage of the subject. The book covers real-life challenges and implementations of MBPLE, discussing adoption obstacles faced by engineering organizations and how to overcome them to ensure a successful MBPLE deployment. Dozens of SysML v2 views, SysML v1 diagrams, SysML v2 code snippets and illustrations are included throughout to elucidate key concepts. Additional supplementary learning materials are available on a companion website. Written by a team of expert authors and contributors with significant experience in the field of applied MBPLE, Model-Based Product Line Engineering (MBPLE) discusses sample topics including: Motivation for MBPLE, covering document-based to model-based engineering, project-oriented to product-line-oriented engineering, and digital continuity and system lifecycle managementFoundations of MBPLE, covering basic definitions, the history of MBPLE, recent MBPLE works and standards, and the impact of MBPLE on engineering processesImplementation of MBPLE using the next generation modeling language SysML v2Adoption of MBPLE, covering investment interests, company processes, change management and digital transformation, and methods, guidelines, coaching Model-Based Product Line Engineering (MBPLE) delivers vision, benefits, and strategic guidance for managers, executives, and business leaders while serving as a practical guide for system engineers who are new to the MBPLE discipline or already familiar with it.
Securing Microsoft Azure OpenAI (Tech Today)
by Karl OtsSecurely harness the full potential of OpenAI’s artificial intelligence tools in Azure Securing Microsoft Azure OpenAI is an accessible guide to leveraging the comprehensive AI capabilities of Microsoft Azure while ensuring the utmost data security. This book introduces you to the collaborative powerhouse of Microsoft Azure and OpenAI, providing easy access to cutting-edge language models like GPT-4o, GPT-3.5-Turbo, and DALL-E. Designed for seamless integration, the Azure OpenAI Service revolutionizes applications from dynamic content generation to sophisticated natural language translation, all hosted securely within Microsoft Azure’s environment. Securing Microsoft Azure OpenAI demonstrates responsible AI deployment, with a focus on identifying potential harm and implementing effective mitigation strategies. The book provides guidance on navigating risks and establishing best practices for securely and responsibly building applications using Azure OpenAI. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped with the best practices for securely and responsibly harnessing the power of Azure OpenAI, making intelligent decisions that respect user privacy and maintain data integrity.