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...

How to use the dark triad in personnel selection Presents the latest research and theories Highlights the gains and risks of these traits Provides concrete recommendations for use in selection processes Summarizes legal and professional guidelines More about the book This book explores the theoretical basis and state of the art of research on narcissism, Machiavellianism, and subclinical psychopathy. It also answers complex questions on the structure of the dark triad and its measurement f...

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 ...

Explore a compendium of tips, tricks, and techniques for leveraging CMake and empowering your software development workflow.Key FeaturesUnderstand what CMake is, how it works, and how to interact with itDiscover how to properly create and maintain well-structured CMake projectsExplore tools and techniques to get the most out of your CMake projectBook DescriptionCMake is a powerful tool used to perform a wide variety of tasks,...

"Superb . . . a useful account of the First World War for anyone interested in the perspective of a member of Imperial Germany's Alsatian minority."—The Western Front AssociationAs a conscript from Alsace, Dominik Richert realized from the outset of the First World War that his family would be at or near the front line. While he saw no alternative to performing his duty, he was a reluctant soldier who was willing to stand up to authority and to avoid risks—in order...

“The Most Beautiful Horse Stories – A Read-Aloud Book for Children Aged 5 and Up” is a lovingly written read-aloud book for all little pony and horse fans. In 10 self-contained stories, children join brave ponies, cheeky horses, and lovable farmyard friends for funny, exciting, and heartwarming moments—perfect for cozy reading time in the evening or in between. There’s always something happening at the pony farm: Pony Ella wishes more than anything to finally be big—until she discovers tha...

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...

Understanding Bitcoin – The Beginner’s Guide is your clear and accessible introduction to the world of Bitcoin, blockchain, wallets, exchanges, security, trading, and the most important fundamentals of digital currencies. Many people constantly hear about Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, digital money, prices, wallets, and crypto exchanges — yet it often remains unclear what is really behind these terms. This is exactly where this book begins: it explains step by step what Bitcoin is...

What is hiding behind the old cellar door? When Mila hears a strange yet friendly giggle behind the old cellar door one morning, she cannot stop thinking about it. The sound does not seem evil, but it also does not sound like something the wind or the old house could have made. The more she thinks about it, the stronger her curiosity grows. Secretly, she decides to get to the bottom of the mysterious laughter. Before long, her path leads her down into the darkness of the cellar, where she ...

Recent years have seen not just a revival, but a rebirth of the analogue record. More than merely a nostalgic craze, vinyl has become a cultural icon. As music consumption migrated to digital and online, this seemingly obsolete medium became the fastest-growing format in music sales. Whilst vinyl never ceased to be the favorite amongst many music lovers and DJs, from the late 1980s the recording industry regarded it as an outdated relic, consigned to dusty domestic corners and obscure reco...

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...

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...