2012 Jolt Award Finalist!Even experienced software professionals find it difficult to apply patterns in ways that deliver substantial value to their organizations. In Elemental Design Patterns, Jason McC. Smith addresses this problem head-on, helping developers harness the true power of patterns, map them to real software implementations more cleanly and directly, and achieve far better results. Part tutorial, part example-rich cookbook, this resource will...

Chef Jason Smith is back at it, providing you with more of his one-of-a-kind Country Bling recipes. The Kentucky native, known for his glitzy wardrobe, colorful expressions, and award-winning recipes, is thrilled to present his second cookbook, which focuses on decadent confections, using eight ingredients or less. The recipes in this book have been developed to encompass everything that makes a decadent dessert; whether you like sweet, salty, tart, savory, silky, crunchy, chewy, creamy, f...

Smith's Masculine is a groundbreaking exploration of the evolving concept of masculinity.This book takes readers on a journey through the historical lens of masculinity, from the ancient ideals of physical strength and bravery to the Industrial Revolution's breadwinner model.Smith delves into how masculinity has been shaped by cultural and societal norms, media influence, and the changing roles of men in society.Smith's work is not just a h...

In this book, we will explore what it means to be a modern gentleman and how you can become one.In today's fast-paced world, being a gentleman may seem outdated. However, it is more important than ever to be a modern gentleman. Being a gentleman is not about being weak or subservient, but about being respectful, courteous, and confident. It is about being the best version of yourself and treating others with kindness and empathy.

There is nothing more pleasing to an avid bird hunter than to watch a well-trained sporting dog do what it was bred to do: hunt. Likewise, there is nothing more pleasing to a pet owner than to watch their well-trained family dog interact in a calm and controlled manner with family and friends.With step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs and illustrations, this book provides proven information for achieving the best of both those worlds. Everything is discussed from choosing a sp...

Have you ever thought about going into real estate investing?Do you like stories about strippers, bears, alligators, wartime romance, or aliens?Are you interested in learning how to become physically fitter, mentally healthier, strengthening your marriage, or maybe just an all-around better human being?Let Jason Smith take you on a journey through the humorously bizarre world of property management. In these stories, you will discover a thing or two about human natu...

After snorting up his first-overall pick money and wrapping his Ferrari around a telephone pole, Casey’s baseball days are unambiguously over before they’ve even begun. That is, until the general manager of his hometown Toronto Blue Birds pays him a surprise visit, making an unlikely offer. The team is eager for Casey to sign, but on one condition: he is to be the personal catcher for the team’s star closer, Phil Reardon, a seven-foot-tall lumberjack of a man with a bad attitude and even w...

As more races side with the Humans, the threat of war grows closer. Captain Seloutean, unsure who to trust after the Truthseer spied on her for the Elven Council, seeks an unlikely ally.Jack Jar'ryd, a young Islander native to the Belissian Coastal Archipelagos, joins the Human Army when they promise to eradicate the Elves. But he grows fearful when the Humans unleash a dark and deadly force close to the Belissian borders.Prince Ezell, the once-crowned Prince of the Ez, is ...

When the human race arrives on Belissian shores, Captain Selouteau-once a loyal defender of the elven regime-uncovers secrets that shake her faith in everything she's sworn to protect. Forced into uneasy alliances with an exiled prince and hunted rebels, she's pulled into a rising war that spans airships, necromancy, and ancient magic.As conflict erupts across Belissia, every character is pushed to their breaking point: love deepens, alliances fracture, truths unravel, and a power ...

A rogue Praetorian shatters the Four World Accords by reducing a planet to dust.Hyperion commando, Thane Aurellian is sent as the assassin, but soon discovers the Praetorian's strategy is much bigger than just one planet.Teamed with Tyrce, a beautiful but deadly maencer, Thane finds himself on the front line of the next galactic war.As Tyrce and Thane try to predict the Praetorian's next move, they uncover spies in their own ranks and a secret beneath the very world...

Ordinary teen. Extraordinary power. Unimaginable danger.Jason Smith was just another sixteen-year-old navigating school, grief, and a quiet suburban life—until a freak incident awakens a telekinetic force within him. As he struggles to understand his newfound abilities, he's thrust into a hidden conflict rooted in his mother's mysterious past and a dangerous scientific breakthrough gone wrong.When an ex-mentor's obsession with evolution spirals into tyranny...

Dragged into the Shadow Realm by Selenna, the once Great Inquisitor, Wilhelm finds a family he's never known. And as he uncovers secrets about his own birth, Wilhelm starts to wonder if he can trust Selenna.Prince Ezell and his newfound allies move to establish a base of operations in the Ghost Country. But deep in the mountains they find an unexpected foe, and Ezell makes a mistake that could cost them everything.Jaek struggles with his role in the Human Army, and as prepa...