Iraq veteran, Alvis ‘Al’ Smith takes readers on an inspirational and spiritual journey through the highs and lows of his life after undergoing a life-altering stroke. In April of 2020, Al experiences a life-altering stroke that impacted him both mentally and physically. Through his autobiography, he unveils the profound resilience of his human spirit, sharing the intimate details of his struggle with paralysis and the unwavering support of his devoted wife, Deana.With raw honesty a...

The book tells the story of Alvis's stroke and how he dealt with coming to terms with his disability.

The pixel as the organizing principle of all pictures, from cave paintings to Toy Story.The Great Digital Convergence of all media types into one universal digital medium occurred, with little fanfare, at the recent turn of the millennium. The bit became the universal medium, and the pixel--a particular packaging of bits--conquered the world. Henceforward, nearly every picture in the world would be composed of pixels--cell phone pictures, app interfaces, M...

For years the traditional way to finance a real estate purchase was with a 5 to 20 percent down payment. Investing in real estate in this manner was a slow go, but things have changed with the release of this new book. There are now hundreds of different methods.

While many of the steps in buying a home are the same as buying a condominium, townhouse, or apartment, there are many critical differences. This new book offers a complete overview of these special, usually smaller, residences.

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This book presents the research of the steps and tactics super-successful real estate sales agents employ today. What makes this book particularly useful is the actual case studies from agents who do this work every day. You will learn their time-tested secrets.

For years the traditional way to finance a real estate purchase was with a 5-20 percent down payment. Investing in real estate in this manner was a slow go, but things have changed with the release of this new book.There are now hundreds of different methods for creatively financing your real estate investments. Smart investors know the secrets to using other people’s money to finance their investments and now for the first time you can learn how to buy houses, lots, land, and comm...

This new book explains everything you need to know to locate and purchase real estate with no down payment from individuals, banks, and other sources. Whether you are a first-time homeowner or an experienced property investor, this is a tremendous guide for buying real estate in any market with no down payment. You will learn the simple formula that can build massive wealth through a real estate purchase, with no money down.This proven formula works even if you have no real estate ...

This book presents the research of the steps and tactics super-successful real estate sales agents employ today. What makes this book particularly useful is the actual case studies from agents who do this work every day. You will learn their time-tested secrets. This step-by-step guide will show you how to find the properties, how to list them, how to sell them, and ultimately, how to get your commission.You will learn: how NOT to make the big mistakes most new agents make, licensi...

The Great Digital Convergence of all media types into one universal digital medium occurred, with little fanfare, at the recent turn of the millennium. The bit became the universal medium, and the pixel conquered the world. Henceforward, nearly every picture in the world would be composed of pixels. In A Biography of the Pixel, Pixar cofounder Alvy Ray Smith argues that the pixel is the organizing principle of most modern media, and he presents a few simple but profound ideas that...