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A titan of technological innovation, Steve Jobs thought differently to everyone else. He had the mercurial ability to know what people wanted before they knew it themselves, and what's more, he knew how to sell that idea. An advocator of good design in both function as well as appearance, his influence in Silicone Valley changed the way the world thinks about technology.But how did he achieve such success? What were his methods? How to Think Like Steve Jobs reveals the phi...

Step into the fog-shrouded streets of Victorian London and become the world’s greatest consulting detective. And remember: when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth…In this dynamic pick-your-own-path adventure, you are the brilliant, eccentric and relentlessly logical detective Sherlock Holmes – and you have a fiendishly tangled mystery to unravel. Every decision you make will steer the...

Tender, moving, heartfelt and warm (and sporadically scandalous and outrageous too), these are the private messages between people in love. Yet, they are also correspondence between the rulers of nations.From Henry VIII's lovelorn notes to Anne Boleyn and George IV's impassioned notes to his secret wife, to Queen Victoria's tender letters to Prince Albert and Edward VIII's extraordinary correspondence with Wallis Simpson - these letters depict romantic love from it...

'You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear'. Such were the words of the master detective Sherlock Holmes to Dr Watson, as he noted how his friend failed to implement Holmes' techniques. In "How to think like Sherlock" you will learn how to increase your powers of observation, memory, deduction and reasoning using the tricks and techniques of the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. The book incorporates the latest techniques and theories across a range of topics:...

'His book is both lively and engrossing, and provides the clearest and most comprehensive account yet of this extraordinary saga.' - Peter Parker, The Spectator'Daniel Smith tells the story of Boothby, the Krays and Goodman in a rollicking tone that carries conviction and reads well.' - Richard Davenport-Hines, The Times'Daniel Smith explores the conspiracy of silence surrounding Sir Robert Bo...

“Highly recommended for a wide audience.” Donovan's Literary Services - Midwest Book Review“Highly engaging little read.” J. Aislynn d Merricksson - Readers' Favorite“More an adventure tale” Big Al - Books and PalsA soulful mix of writing, geology, rock and roll, and lost ancient nations from the author of the award winning historical novel, Storykeeper. The thought-provoking acco...

The little-known history of the "Garden Front"—Britain's wildly successful vegetable-growing campaign during WWII: "A fascinating story." — Northern EchoAfter food rationing was introduced in 1940, and German U-boats began threatening merchant shipping bringing in essential foodstuffs, the Ministry of Agriculture decided something had to be done to make the kitchens of Britain more self-sufficient.The result was an amazingly effective campaign—Dig fo...

The main goal of this book is to provide an impressive and invaluable collection of common mistakes to avoid when using English language.This book (part I) comprises different items and will take you on a beautiful journey towards improving your English. The following subjects have been especially crafted for you, with regard to a multitude of topics, like: Misused Forms, Incorrect Omissions, Unnecessary Words, Misplaced Words, Confused Words.This book is suitable for stude...

The world we live in changes dramatically every second.The globalization, the terrorism, the poverty and all other problems have a huge impact on our economy and security.For the next period, these two main domains of study will be predominant because nowadays, the world faces multiple risks and challenges.If you wanted to succeed in growing your business and reaching new markets, you would need to develop new skills.After reading this book you will know:

"Company K, First Alabama Regiment; or, Three Years in the Confederate Service" by Daniel P. Smith is a compelling narrative that chronicles the experiences of soldiers during the American Civil War. The book provides a vivid account of the daily life, struggles, and camaraderie of the men in the First Alabama Regiment. Smith's firsthand observations and detailed descriptions bring to life the harsh realities of war, the challenges faced by the soldiers, and their unwavering spirit amidst ...

The education system doesn't prepare you to know what to do with money, only to work for it. In the rush for money for the family, parents strive to provide everything possible for their children in the hope that they will do better. They want their child to be healthy, smart and educated and they prepare them for the system from an early age: to finish college and get a well-paid job that has other perks too. There's nothing wrong with that, it's just that they're losing sight of financia...

This book looks at the biblical proclamation of the divine nature of Jesus Christ, and examines several key areas of life and theology as to why it matters that Jesus is God, divine, part of the Godhead.Beginning with looking at how the Bible declares the divine nature of Jesus, the book then looks at how God reveals himself, and how Jesus' divinity is essential for our understanding and experience of salvation, dealing with suffering, the lordship of Jesus, and the biblical hope o...