Discover how permaculture ethics and principles can transcend garden gates and be applied to the digital world. "Digital Permaculture" explores the innovative fusion of ecological design with digital technologies, guiding you through a complete permaculture design process adapted for the digital age. Uncover the challenges and insights of applying Zones, Sectors, and Patterns in a digital context. Learn how to make informed choices about digital tools that align with permaculture ethics an...

The future of medicine—and the key to a healthier life—starts in your mouth.American dentists are beginning to discover what some of their European counterparts have long understood: Many common chronic conditions—obesity, inflammation, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and cancer, among others—often have their origins in the mouth. In a groundbreaking new work, German dentist Dr. Dominik Nischwitz presents the principles of biological dentistry along w...

This book guides new managers and leaders through the crucial first 100 days in their role. It shows how to move from colleague to manager, build trust, set clear standards, communicate effectively, manage expectations and lead a team with confidence without compromising yourself. Readers receive a practical roadmap for the first weeks and months, covering role clarity, team assessment, one-to-one meetings, feedback, conflict resolution, goal setting, performance, motivation, self-manageme...

When beast master Dominik Ralston agrees to pose as Sienna Heathwood's husband for a government assignment, he anticipates the pretense and even the deceit. What he doesn't expect is the fierce desire she awakens within him, or the struggle to keep the need to claim her from clouding his judgment. Disguised as a scientific expedition to New Columbia, their true mission is to uncover whether the nation is secretly mining iron and supplying it to an emerging superpower that treats its people...

I built myself up from nothing. A product of the foster care system, I learned early on how to fight hard to get what I want. Whether it was starting my first company in college, earning my first billion, or buying my first professional sports team, I know how to get what I want, when I want it.Until now.Willow Monahan is fierce, independent, and hot as hell. She also takes great pleasure in shutting down my advances. The younger sister of one of my star players, Willow int...

As businesses race to unlock the full potential of large language models (LLMs), a critical challenge has emerged: How do you connect these tools to real-time, external data to solve real-world problems? Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is the answer. By combining LLMs with information retrieval, RAG empowers you to build everything from intelligent chatbots to autonomous, task-solving agents.Packed with over 70 practical recipes, this go-to guide tackles a wide range of GenAI ...

ePart 1 Best Practice BIM: Seeking to get BIM right? This ePart provides a touchstone for good practice by introducing a number of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), which represent benchmarks for successful BIM implementation. It explains what good BIM looks like and the pitfalls to avoid with ‘bad BIM’ and ‘pseudo BIM’. It highlights the part that the BIM Manager can play in achieving excellence by outlining the various responsibilities the BIM Manager’s role encompasses...

Is your child (or you yourself) fascinated by exciting questions about the universe, atoms, and the invisible forces of nature? Then "1,000 Facts About Quantum Physics" is the perfect book. This captivating book of knowledge takes you on a journey into the mysterious world of the smallest particles—from atoms and electrons to quantum computers and the greatest mysteries of the universe. In 1,000 easily understandable facts, it explains step by step how our world works at its core—exciting,...

This book explains the historical causes of the war in Ukraine in a clear and accessible way and examines the interests of Ukraine, Russia, Europe, the United States, NATO, and other international actors. It shows why the war in Ukraine cannot be understood in isolation, but must be seen in the broader context of history, geopolitics, security interests, power politics, and the international order. Readers learn what role borders, security guarantees, ceasefire agreements, peace negotiatio...

What if the wind suddenly started speaking to you? Mila loves the forest behind her grandmother’s house. But one morning, everything is different: the trees are no longer just rustling—they are whispering. A mysterious leaf covered in strange symbols appears, Dragonblood senses an invisible danger, and in the middle of the peaceful forest, a magical adventure begins that will change Mila’s life forever. Before long, Mila realizes that ancient secrets are hidden deep within the woods. Invis...

Are you doing well – or do you have schoolchildren? How everyday school life wears families down – and how to survive it Are you constantly stressed because of homework, tests, school projects, class chats, and daily performance pressure? Do your afternoons and evenings feel like a second school shift at home? If so, you’re not alone. Are you doing well – or do you have schoolchildren? is an honest, eye-opening parenting and family wellbeing book about modern school stress—and how it quiet...

Is it possible to build a successful business in a systematic and predictable way – regardless of industry, starting capital, or prior experience? This book answers that question with a clear yes. “Building a Successful Business” is not a theoretical business book. It is a practical workbook that guides you step by step — from the initial business idea to a highly automated and scalable company. What makes this book unique ✔ A step-by-step framework applicable across industries ✔ Clear str...