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The Pragmatist’s Guide to Governance

From high school cliques to boards, family offices, and nations: A guide to optimizing governance models

by Simone Collins, Malcolm Collins ...

Series Book 4 - The Pragmatist's Guide to
Any group of people expected to work synergistically needs a system that structures their interactions. That system is “governance.” The Pragmatist’s Guide to Governance takes a first principles approach to exploring the ways governance structures affect the humans living under them (and vice versa), with a special focus on how human psychology interacts with the structures that facilitate our ... Read more

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Any group of people expected to work synergistically needs a system that structures their interactions. That system is “governance.” The Pragmatist’s Guide to Governance takes a first principles approach to exploring the ways governance structures affect the humans living under them (and vice versa), with a special focus on how human psychology interacts with the structures that facilitate our
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Cruel When He Smiles

Sinners of Blackthorne U, Book 3

by Avery Collins ...

Narrated by Gregory Salinas, Simon Kim ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Sinners of Blackthorne U
Unabridged

16 hours

Liam Callahan likes to break things... and Nate Carter was made to be broken.LiamI was trained not to feel. Taught to observe, manipulate, and control.Nothing prepared me for Nate Carter.He's stubborn and beautiful in his resistance. The harder he fights, the deeper I sink my teeth in. I engineered the therapy sessions so I could get closer and watch him unravel. To dissect his fire and watch him ... Read more

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Liam Callahan likes to break things... and Nate Carter was made to be broken.LiamI was trained not to feel. Taught to observe, manipulate, and control.Nothing prepared me for Nate Carter.He's stubborn and beautiful in his resistance. The harder he fights, the deeper I sink my teeth in. I engineered the therapy sessions so I could get closer and watch him unravel. To dissect his fire and watch him
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We Go Way Back

A Novel

by Niamh Connolly ...

Narrated by Simone Collins ...

Unabridged

12 hours 12 min

A will-they-won't-they love story spanning decades, exploring messy coming-of-age and found family, set against the backdrop of a wedding weekend in Ireland.Frances is back in Ireland for yet another friend’s wedding—only this time, it’s different. She has imagined this particular wedding a million times, but in no version was she alone in her hotel room, trying not to cry. In every version, she ... Read more

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A will-they-won't-they love story spanning decades, exploring messy coming-of-age and found family, set against the backdrop of a wedding weekend in Ireland.Frances is back in Ireland for yet another friend’s wedding—only this time, it’s different. She has imagined this particular wedding a million times, but in no version was she alone in her hotel room, trying not to cry. In every version, she
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The Barman of the Ritz

by Philippe Collin ...

Narrated by Simon Paisley Day ...

Unabridged

11 hours 34 min

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA BLOOMBERG BEST BOOK OF THE YEARA celebrated bartender at the Ritz Hotel during the Nazi occupation of Paris harbors a dangerous secret in this “dazzling” (The New York Times) and “gripping” (The Wall Street Journal) international bestseller based on a true story."The Barman of the Ritz brilliantly captures the ... ... Read more

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AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA BLOOMBERG BEST BOOK OF THE YEARA celebrated bartender at the Ritz Hotel during the Nazi occupation of Paris harbors a dangerous secret in this “dazzling” (The New York Times) and “gripping” (The Wall Street Journal) international bestseller based on a true story."The Barman of the Ritz brilliantly captures the ...
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Dictionary of Computing: Over 10,000 terms clearly defined

Over 10,000 terms clearly defined

by Simon Collin ...

With over 10,000 entries providing contemporary coverage of computing terms, this fully revised edition of Dictionary of Computing" provides coverage of the terms used in computing, including hardware, software, programme languages, networks and applications, e-commerce and the Internet. Its definitions are easy to understand for readers without a background in computing and to non-native English ... Read more

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With over 10,000 entries providing contemporary coverage of computing terms, this fully revised edition of Dictionary of Computing" provides coverage of the terms used in computing, including hardware, software, programme languages, networks and applications, e-commerce and the Internet. Its definitions are easy to understand for readers without a background in computing and to non-native English
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DataOps and MLOps Integration

Achieving Excellence in Efficiency and Innovation

by Simon Winston ...

Narrated by Ray Collins ...

Unabridged

4 hours 20 min

In the rapidly evolving landscape of data science and machine learning, the fusion of DataOps and MLOps is reshaping the way organizations harness the power of their data. "DataOps and MLOps Integration: Bridging the Gap for Efficient Data Science" is your comprehensive guide to understanding, implementing, and optimizing this convergence.DataOps, focused on the efficient management of data ... Read more

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of data science and machine learning, the fusion of DataOps and MLOps is reshaping the way organizations harness the power of their data. "DataOps and MLOps Integration: Bridging the Gap for Efficient Data Science" is your comprehensive guide to understanding, implementing, and optimizing this convergence.DataOps, focused on the efficient management of data
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The Woman in White

by Wilkie Collins ...

Narrated by Josephine Bailey, Simon Prebble ...

Unabridged

25 hours 7 min

One of the greatest mystery thrillers ever written, Wilkie Collins's The Woman in White was a phenomenal bestseller in the 1860s, achieving even greater success than works by Charles Dickens. Full of surprise, intrigue, and suspense, this vastly entertaining novel continues to enthrall audiences today.The story begins with an eerie midnight encounter between artist Walter Hartright and a ghostly ... Read more

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One of the greatest mystery thrillers ever written, Wilkie Collins's The Woman in White was a phenomenal bestseller in the 1860s, achieving even greater success than works by Charles Dickens. Full of surprise, intrigue, and suspense, this vastly entertaining novel continues to enthrall audiences today.The story begins with an eerie midnight encounter between artist Walter Hartright and a ghostly
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Cybersecurity for Beginners

A Practical Guide to Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Beginners

by SIMON JEFFERSON ...

Narrated by Ray Collins ...

Unabridged

3 hours 39 min

In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital realm, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Whether you're a novice navigating the intricacies of online security or seeking to bolster your existing knowledge, 'Cybersecurity for Beginners' is your passport to a safer digital existence.This accessible and comprehensive guide demystifies the world of ... Read more

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In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital realm, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Whether you're a novice navigating the intricacies of online security or seeking to bolster your existing knowledge, 'Cybersecurity for Beginners' is your passport to a safer digital existence.This accessible and comprehensive guide demystifies the world of
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Yard Grass

An Australian Rural Musical

by Ivan James Collins ...

Narrated by Ivan James Collins, Paul 'Campo' Campion, Simone Feiler ...

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1 hour 9 min

Welcome to Yard Grass: an Australian rural musical. Written, recorded, and performed by Ivan James Collins at IJC Artworks.Additional narration by Paul ‘Campo’ Campion and Simonne FilerAdditional production by Audiobook AustraliaThis is a story about four unlikely individuals:Mad Cow the Cow.Drumsticks the Rooster.Harp Hog the Pig.Banjo Neddy the Horse.They were farm animals, but their natural ... Read more

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Welcome to Yard Grass: an Australian rural musical. Written, recorded, and performed by Ivan James Collins at IJC Artworks.Additional narration by Paul ‘Campo’ Campion and Simonne FilerAdditional production by Audiobook AustraliaThis is a story about four unlikely individuals:Mad Cow the Cow.Drumsticks the Rooster.Harp Hog the Pig.Banjo Neddy the Horse.They were farm animals, but their natural
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There's Been a Little Incident

by Alice Ryan ...

Narrated by Simone Collins ...

Unabridged

10 hours 5 min

A witty and warm debut novel from a young Irish writer. A story of family, grief, and the ways we come together when all seems lost.Molly Black has disappeared. She's been flighty since her parents died, but this time – or so says her hastily written note – she's gone for good.That's why the whole Black clan – from Granny perched on the printer to Killian on Zoom from Sydney – is huddled together ... Read more

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A witty and warm debut novel from a young Irish writer. A story of family, grief, and the ways we come together when all seems lost.Molly Black has disappeared. She's been flighty since her parents died, but this time – or so says her hastily written note – she's gone for good.That's why the whole Black clan – from Granny perched on the printer to Killian on Zoom from Sydney – is huddled together
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Dead Secret, The

by Wilkie Collins ...

Narrated by Simon Hargrove ...

Unabridged

13 hours 5 min

"The Dead Secret: A Novel" by Wilkie Collins is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Captain Treverton and his wife, Mrs. Treverton, as well as Sarah Leeson, a troubled lady's maid with a mysterious past.The opening chapters create a tense atmosphere filled with secrets, focusing on the dying moments of Mrs. Treverton, who calls for Sarah to make a final ... Read more

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"The Dead Secret: A Novel" by Wilkie Collins is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Captain Treverton and his wife, Mrs. Treverton, as well as Sarah Leeson, a troubled lady's maid with a mysterious past.The opening chapters create a tense atmosphere filled with secrets, focusing on the dying moments of Mrs. Treverton, who calls for Sarah to make a final
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Intersections of Inequality, Migration and Diversification

The Politics of Mobility in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Edited by Rachel Simon-Kumar, Francis L. Collins, Wardlow Friesen ...

Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
This book examines the relationship between migration, diversification and inequality in Aotearoa/New Zealand. The authors advance a view of migration as a diversifying force, arguing that it is necessary to grapple with the intersection of group identities, state policy and economic opportunities as part of the formation of inequalities that have deep historical legacies and substantial future ... Read more

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This book examines the relationship between migration, diversification and inequality in Aotearoa/New Zealand. The authors advance a view of migration as a diversifying force, arguing that it is necessary to grapple with the intersection of group identities, state policy and economic opportunities as part of the formation of inequalities that have deep historical legacies and substantial future
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