Iraq veteran, Alvis ‘Al’ Smith takes readers on an inspirational and spiritual journey through the highs and lows of his life after undergoing a life-altering stroke. In April of 2020, Al experiences a life-altering stroke that impacted him both mentally and physically. Through his autobiography, he unveils the profound resilience of his human spirit, sharing the intimate details of his struggle with paralysis and the unwavering support of his devoted wife, Deana.With raw honesty a...

The book tells the story of Alvis's stroke and how he dealt with coming to terms with his disability.

The pixel as the organizing principle of all pictures, from cave paintings to Toy Story.The Great Digital Convergence of all media types into one universal digital medium occurred, with little fanfare, at the recent turn of the millennium. The bit became the universal medium, and the pixel--a particular packaging of bits--conquered the world. Henceforward, nearly every picture in the world would be composed of pixels--cell phone pictures, app interfaces, M...

Parkinson's disease is a chronic disorder characterized by progressive idiopathic parkinsonism is not associated with a widespread neurological involvement. Often the patient will realize later that you have family problems and even, initially, may not notice the presence of signs of disease at presentation because the symptoms can be very subtle and does not create significant disability to the patient. Also for this reason it is difficult for the physician to be able to go back to the st...

Democracy Reconsidered provides an enlightening study of democracy in America's post-modern context. Elizabeth Kaufer Busch and Peter Augustine Lawler explore some of the foundational principles of democracy as they have been borne out in American society. The essays included in this volume examine the lessons that novelists, philosophers, and political theorists have for democratic societies as they progress towards postmodern skepticism or even disbelief in the absolute principl...

For years the traditional way to finance a real estate purchase was with a 5 to 20 percent down payment. Investing in real estate in this manner was a slow go, but things have changed with the release of this new book. There are now hundreds of different methods.

The Great Digital Convergence of all media types into one universal digital medium occurred, with little fanfare, at the recent turn of the millennium. The bit became the universal medium, and the pixel conquered the world. Henceforward, nearly every picture in the world would be composed of pixels. In A Biography of the Pixel, Pixar cofounder Alvy Ray Smith argues that the pixel is the organizing principle of most modern media, and he presents a few simple but profound ideas that...

For years the traditional way to finance a real estate purchase was with a 5-20 percent down payment. Investing in real estate in this manner was a slow go, but things have changed with the release of this new book.There are now hundreds of different methods for creatively financing your real estate investments. Smart investors know the secrets to using other people’s money to finance their investments and now for the first time you can learn how to buy houses, lots, land, and comm...

Dietro alla storia di un cowboy giocattolo che fa amicizia con un astronauta di plastica, a un tramonto fotografato in vacanza per essere condiviso sui social e al videogioco con cui ammazziamo il tempo mentre aspettiamo il bus, c'è un'unica incredibile «molecola», capace di sintetizzare in sequenze di numeri l'immaginazione umana: il pixel. Alvy Ray Smith, cofondatore di Pixar e due volte premio Oscar, ce ne racconta l'evoluzione, dalle prime teorie informatiche alle animazioni digitali d...

While many of the steps in buying a home are the same as buying a condominium, townhouse, or apartment, there are many critical differences. This new book offers a complete overview of these special, usually smaller, residences. These units can be good options for first-time home buyers, for those who want a vacation getaway, investors, and those who want to downsize their living space. These housing units are usually less expensive than a single family home and can include attractive amen...

While many of the steps in buying a home are the same as buying a condominium, townhouse, or apartment, there are many critical differences. This new book offers a complete overview of these special, usually smaller, residences.

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