Unlock the secrets to understanding yourself and others with the surprising science of the human mind's greatest power: introspection.“Are you sure?”Whether in a court room, a doctor’s office, a gameshow’s hot seat, or a student’s desk, we are always trying to answer that question. Should we accept eyewitness testimony or a physician’s diagnosis? Do we really want to risk it all on a final question? And what should we be studying in order to do as well as p...

Are you a non-coder looking for insight into Microservices Architecture? You may be a consultant, Advisor, Project Manager or a novice into IT industry; after going through this guide you would be able to appreciate Microservices and other related concepts like SOA, Monolith Architecture, DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes etc. You would also get to know about the leaders in Microservices adoption and impact it had on the overall agility and hyper-growth of the adopters. ...

Earth was not built for six billion people, all running around and being passionate about things. The world was built for about two million people foraging for roots and grubs.— Doug CouplandForaging is the earliest and most natural way of gathering edibles in human evolution.Given the extensive natural gift in the PNW (Pacific Northwest), foraging wild edible fruits, berries, and plants become the most satisfying experience.Humans have been foraging since t...

Suppose, you have to appear for an exam next week, who would be the go-to person for seeking help and guidance?Option 1: A Subject Matter Expert (SME) who studying/teaching the subject for several years and often assumes while explaining that the basics are covered or looks it from their frame of reference.OrOption 2: Someone who also started from scratch as you have and passed the exam just last week. He/She knows the exact process, challenges, doubts, and roadblocks ...

“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.”- Charles DarwinAs the industry is moving towards maximum digitization there is a consensus that DevOps practices help you deliver software faster, more reliable, and with fewer errors.DevOps is set of practices and cultural values that have been proven to help organizations of all sizes improve their software rele...

Are you a non-coder looking for insight into DevOps and Microservices Architecture?As the industry is moving towards maximum digitization there is a consensus that DevOps practices help you deliver software faster, more reliable, and with fewer errors.You may be a consultant, Advisor, Project Manager or a novice into IT industry; after going through this guide you would be able to appreciate DevOps, Microservices and other related conc...

Are you interested in Woodworking but are overwhelmed by the information present online?I was precisely at the same place 5 years back when I started my journey in the Wood Crafting.Over the years, I practiced various forms/branches of Woodworking, especially Joinery and Turning.This book is the updated discussion on Woodworking as a whole, Wood Joinery, and Wood Turning.After going through this book, you would start and com...

◆ Are you a parent looking for ways to engage with your kids, bond with them, and have fun?◆ Are you looking for ways to help turn off the smartphones, tablets, and television and still have your kids and teens occupied with a fun activity?In an ever-changing society, there aren't a whole lot of activities that are geared towards children, teens, and parents. Marketing strategies have become so specific that they target the exact age ranges...

Do you believe in the saying, “The best person to guide you is the one few steps ahead of you!”?While doing my Engineering, I realized this fact that just before the exam if you require minimal, to the point, useful and applicable information to pass the examination, your friend/colleague who has gone through the subject and appeared for the exam just last week is the best Go to Person.That person may not be the SME (Subjec...

"Nature alone is antique, and the oldest art a mushroom." ~ Thomas CarlyleYou practice many hobbies across your lifetime, but few give you the thrill, enigma, and satisfaction of growing Mushrooms.Every cycle you cultivate the same Mushroom, you would notice the magic of nature.It is apt that Mushroom is closely related to humans than plants.This book is the gist of my years of interest in Mushrooms and subsequent practice in the last three ...

Once an experienced woodworker said to me, "There is no scrap wood, just pieces which have not met the right hand".Back in the days when I was starting with Wood Craft, I was desperately looking for the go-to guide about the processes and the tools involved.Woodworking is a vast subject with many branches or sub-genres of this craft like Cabinet Making, Wood Carving, Joinery, Carpentry, and Woodturning.The online co...

What “Kubernetes” does and how?After working in the technology and consulting ecosystem for the last 10 years, I am a huge supporter of simplification. While I understood the whole concept of Containerization and automating the deployment, I wanted to explain the bunch of newly recruited Technology Consultants in our team that how actually it’s used and deployed.So, the logical topics to be explained with examples were:The Background of it?...