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In this characteristically turbocharged book, now in a new post-election edition, celebrated Rolling Stone journalist Matt Taibbi provides an insider's guide to the variety of ways today's mainstream media tells us lies. Part tirade, part confessional, it reveals that what most people think of as "e;the news"e; is, in fact, a twisted wing of the entertainment business.In the Internet age, the press have mastered the art of monetizing anger, paranoia, and distrust. Taibbi, who has spent much of his career covering elections in which this kind of manipulative activity is most egregious, provides a rich taxonomic survey of American political journalism's dirty tricks.After a 2020 election season that proved to be a Great Giza Pyramid Complex of invective and digital ugliness, Hate Inc. is an invaluable antidote to the hidden poisons dished up by those we rely on to tell us what is happening in the world.

Learn to master your Nikon Z6 II / Z7 II and take full advantage of all its capabilities! Mastering the Nikon Z6 II / Z7 II by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new Z6 II or Z7 II camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.This book explores the features and capabilities of the cameras in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the cameras' features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.Darrell's friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions, while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The information in this book goes beyond the camera itself and also covers basic photography technique.

Complete Mandarin Chinese is a comprehensive book and audio language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level.The all-new edition of this successful course has been fully rewritten by top Chinese teachers to incorporate the most essential language you'll need to communicate in Chinese with confidence. New learning features will support you in your mastery of the four skills as well as your understanding of Chinese characters.Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Mandarin and communicate confidently with others?Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations, and extensive practice and review, Complete Mandarin Chinese will equip you with the practical skills you need to use Mandarin in a variety of realistic settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.What will I achieve by the end of the course?By the end of Complete Mandarin Chinese you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking, and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy.Is this course for me?If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-on-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course.-Maps from A1 to B1/B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages-HSK references and vocabulary benchmarking-24 learning units plus verbs reference, word glossary and revision section-Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick-Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking-Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner-Culture notes - learn about the people and places of China-Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims-Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Mandarin Chinese-Test Yourself - see and track your own progress*Complete Mandarin Chinese maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. It also contains the vocabulary needed for the HSK (Chinese proficiency test).The audio for this course is available for free on library.teachyourself.com or from the Teach Yourself Library app.Also available: Get Started In Beginner's Mandarin Chinese (ISBN 9781444174809).Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Do you want to be able to listen to, speak, read and write Dutch confidently? Do you want the convenience of being able to learn at home or on the move? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Teach Yourself Complete Dutch Touch & Listen will guarantee success!Touch & Listen ebooks are a groundbreaking new approach to language learning that include recordings of pronunciation and conversations within the pages of the books themselves right where you need them.In the past you used to have to juggle separate books and CDs/MP3s to master listening, speaking, reading and writing. Not anymore. Thanks to the latest enhanced ebook technology, you can learn and practise all four language skills plus grammar and vocabulary from a single ebook that you can read and listen to on your tablet device or smartphone. First, touch the on-screen play buttons and listen to native speakers conversing on scores of current topics. Then rewind. Or pause. Whatever you need to do to make sure you ve fully understood what you have just listened to. When you are ready, complete the activities with the convenient notes feature. You are in control. It s that simple.STRUCTURE The course is structured in thematic units based on real-life situations and with an emphasis on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.NOT MUCH TIME? Get started with a 1-minute introduction to the key principles of the language.GRAMMAR Follow easy-to-manage steps to give you a clear understanding of the language.VOCABULARY Use clearly marked lists to make it easy to find and review the most useful vocabulary.DIALOGUES Touch & Listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.PRONUNCIATION Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you travel.INSIGHTS Look out for lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author s many years of teaching experience.FEATURES Make full use of the wealth of convenient ebook features, including highlighting, making notes and a built-in dictionary.PROGRESS Rise to Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions.TEST YOURSELF Use the unit tests to keep track of your progress.Teach Yourself Complete Dutch Enjoy the familiarity of a book with the convenience of Touch & Listen technology at home or on the move, and let Teach Yourself and its highly experienced authors guide you every step of the way.

The secret side of airplane travel, straight from the captain Captain Doug Morris has been writing for his airline's in-flight magazine for 24 years and answered a gamut of questions. This sequel to his bestselling book, From the Flight Deck: Plane Talk and Sky Science, explains everything you wanted to know about airline travel, such as: Do airliners have keys? What do aircrew get up to on layovers? Why the bumps? This Is Your Captain Speaking caters to the frequent flyer, the nervous flyer, aviation geeks, travel buffs, relatives to airline types, and that nosy neighbor who wonders what airline pilots do. Doug discusses how to become a pilot and the required training in the simulator, and shares passenger anecdotes about unsung heroes (flight attendants) and mile-high memberships. It's the A to Z of airline travel with a twist of humor. The flight deck door will always be closed, but Doug exposes the unique aviation world to the public. It's a must-read before or during your next flight.

Conservation of Easel Paintings, 2nd edition provides a much-anticipated update to the previous edition, which has come to be known internationally as an invaluable and comprehensive text on the history, philosophy and methods of the treatment of easel paintings.

"One of the most stunning achievements of moral philosophy is something we take for granted: moral universalism, or the idea that every human has equal moral worth. In What We Owe the Future, Oxford philosopher William MacAskill demands that we go a step further, arguing that people not only have equal moral worth no matter where or how they live, but also no matter when they live. This idea has implications beyond the obvious (climate change) - including literally making sure that there are people in the future: It's not unusual to hear someone way, "Oh, I could never bring a child into this world." MacAskill argues that the sentiment itself may well be immoral: we have a responsibility not just to consider whether the world of the future will be suitable for supporting humans, but to act to make sure there are humans in it. And while it may seem that the destructive capacity of modern industrial technology means that we ought to eschew it as much as possible, MacAskill argues for optimism in our ability to (eventually) get technology right, for the future's benefit, and ours. Where Hans Rosling's Factfulness and Rutger Bregman's Utopia for Realists gave us reasons for hope and action in the present, What We Owe the Future is a compelling and accessible argument for why solving our problems demands that we worry about the future. And ultimately it provides an answer to the most important question we humans face: can we not just endure, but thrive?"--

With over 750K followers on Instagram, Laura Rubin has an active fanbase with whom she engages regularlyThe artist’s hyper-realistic style makes this book stand out from other ‘Art of’ books, and will be printed on carefully selected paper to enhance the results of that techniqueThe artist uses Procreate, the award-winning, industry-standard iPad software that has revolutionized digital painting (see the famous hyper realistic portrait of Morgan Freeman by one of the earliest users of Procreate)Practical tutorials demonstrating how a digital portrait is created – from choosing a reference to final files – make this book a valuable resource for both portraiture and digital artThe high-quality hardback finish features art paper specially selected to showcase the hyper-realistic style and deep, rich colors at their best

The world's foremost expert shares advice on later-in-life ADHD, tackling everything from finances, parenting, planning for retirement, social life and work, in this practical and helpful guide for those with and without a diagnosis.Do you...· Forget to pay bills?· Live in a disorganised environment?· Struggle with mental health?· Procrastinate on projects, even ones that initially excite you?· Have high levels of conflict with those close to you?· Have a child diagnosed with ADHD and/or a family history of learning disorders?If some of these patterns sound familiar, you might understandably fear the onset of dementia, but you may have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD in adults is one of the most common disorders. Living with ADHD in our later years is hugely influenced by co-occurring issues, such as anxiety, depression or low self-esteem. In addition, the presence of learning disorders, heightened levels of stress, the presence or lack of support from others, and the number of people we are responsible for, can all complicate and intensify the effects of ADHD.The good news is that you've come to the right place to learn more about how to lead a calmer, happier, more productive life. Dedicated to the health and wellbeing of today's older adults with ADHD, Still Distracted After All These Years offers strategies to build a support system, gain better control over your daily life and create a more ADHD-friendly retirement.Kathleen Nadeau, PhD is the founder and clinical director of the largest private ADHD specialty clinic in the US. She is the author or co-author of many books on ADHD including the bestselling ADD-friendly Ways to Organize Your Life, Understanding Girls with ADHD, and Understanding Women with ADHD. She received the CHADD Hall of Fame Award in 1999 for her groundbreaking work on girls and women.

EXPANDED AND UPDATED SECOND EDITION OF THE GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARDS, 2018, VEGAN CATEGORY WINNER. Elevates vegan cheese to a whole new level. - MIYOKO SCHINNER, author, Artisan Vegan Cheese Karen is a food magician! I've been a fan of her plant-based cheeses for years and no others can compare. - EM VON EUW, author, The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook LEARN THE CRAFT of making authentic, delicious non-dairy cheese from acknowledged master plant-based cheesemaker Karen McAthy. Comprehensively updated and expanded, the second edition of the "plant-based cheesemaking bible" takes vegan cheesemaking to a new level.Containing over 150 full color photos and enhanced step-by-step instructions, coverage includes:Eight new cheesemaking recipes plus dozens more from beginner to proNew coverage of "mixed method" fast-firming cultured cheesesGoing beyond nuts and seeds to include legumes in cheesemakingDairy-free cultured butter, sour cream, and oat, cashew, and coconut yogurtsGrowing plant-based cultures, including rejuvelac, sprouting, fermentation, kefir, and probiotic capsulesLactic acid fermentation and how to use it in cheesemakingExpanded coverage of flavors, aging, rind curing and smoking, and working with white and blue moldsNew recipe section for cooking with dairy-free cheeses including coeur a la creme, buttermilk fried tempeh, and more.The Art of Plant-based Cheesemaking, Second Edition is a must-have for aspiring DIY non-dairy cheesemakers, vegans, and serious foodies alike.Karen is an icon and artist in her field and this book may just be her Sistine Chapel. Buy this book! - AFRIM PRISTINE, author, For the Love of Cheese A must-have in the collection of any culinary aficionado! - MARGARET COONS, founder and CEO, Nuts for CheeseDelivers the real goods like no other. - VESANTO MELINA, MS, author, Becoming Vegan KAREN McATHY is an award-winning author, a world-renowned educator in the world of plant-based cheese, and founder and co-owner of Blue Heron Creamery, a plant-based artisan cheese and vegan foods company in Vancouver, BC.

Relaxation, creativity, and joy collide in coloring activities for advanced artists and Minecraft fans seeking a fun challenge!Creepers got you down? Pickaxe constantly breaking? Illagers raiding your hard-won homestead? Sometimes even the hardiest adventurer just needs a break. Based on Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, this deluxe adult coloring book lets you slow down, destress, and color your way through over sixty epic pages of original art inspired by the expansive, wondrous, and never-ending Minecraft world. RELAX AND ESCAPE: No need to craft a Nether portal. Just grab your pencils, crayons, or markers and create your own colorful Minecraft scenes, no pickaxe required. STUNNING ORIGINAL ART: With over 64 pages of beautiful, never-before-seen art, relive your Minecraft adventurers. We promise the creepers won’t explode. IGNITE YOUR CREATIVITY: Put your own spin on iconic characters, places, and items while exercising your creative spark.

Darth Vader in partnership with a sworn enemy! But as the Dark Lord of the Smith allies with Saéb, once the handmaiden of Padém Amidala, who is leading whom to their doom? A deep secret is revealed, and it all leads back to Padém...and her last words. As Vader targets a corrupt Imperial governor, is he still driven by his quest for order -- or has his encounter with shades from the past awoken new motivations? Meanwhile, few figures in the galaxy are more different than Saéb and the assassin, Ochi of Bestoon. So when they're forced to work together and the knives inevitably come out, who's still standing at the end? Plus, we all know about Anakin Skywalker's aversion to finely ground particulate matter -- and now there's a sandstorm coming for Darth Vader!

Investing in funds is not straightforward. We are faced with a countless range of options and constantly distracted by meaningless noise and turbulent markets. To make matters worse, our flawed beliefs and behavioural biases lead to repeated and costly mistakes, such as a damaging obsession with past performance and a dangerous attraction to thematic funds.There is a solution-a more intelligent way to invest in funds.In The Intelligent Fund Investor, experienced portfolio manager and behavioural finance expert Joe Wiggins brings simplicity and clarity to fund investing. Each chapter of this fascinating and highly readable book focuses on a vital element of investing in funds-exploring how and why investors can get it badly wrong, and providing direct, actionable steps for better results.Joe reveals: why we should avoid investing with star managers; how to decide between active and passive funds; why we should beware of smooth performance and captivating stories; why risk is far more than just volatility; the importance of a long time horizon; and much, much more.Using a combination of stories, empirical evidence and experience, Joe gives all fund investors-active and passive-what they need to reassess their beliefs, understand their biases, and make better investment decisions.

A groundbreaking tour of the human mind that illuminates the biological nature of our inner worlds and emotions, through gripping, moving—and, at times, harrowing—clinical stories“[A] scintillating and moving analysis of the human brain and emotions.”—Nature“Beautifully connects the inner feelings within all human beings to deep insights from modern psychiatry and neuroscience.”—Robert Lefkowitz, Nobel LaureateKarl Deisseroth has spent his life pursuing truths about the human mind, both as a renowned clinical psychiatrist and as a researcher creating and developing the revolutionary field of optogenetics, which uses light to help decipher the brain’s workings. In Projections, he combines his knowledge of the brain’s inner circuitry with a deep empathy for his patients to examine what mental illness reveals about the human mind and the origin of human feelings—how the broken can illuminate the unbroken.Through cutting-edge research and gripping case studies from Deisseroth’s own patients, Projections tells a larger story about the material origins of human emotion, bridging the gap between the ancient circuits of our brain and the poignant moments of suffering in our daily lives. The stories of Deisseroth’s patients are rich with humanity and shine an unprecedented light on the self—and the ways in which it can break down. A young woman with an eating disorder reveals how the mind can rebel against the brain’s most primitive drives of hunger and thirst; an older man, smothered into silence by depression and dementia, shows how humans evolved to feel not only joy but also its absence; and a lonely Uighur woman far from her homeland teaches both the importance—and challenges—of deep social bonds.Illuminating, literary, and essential, Projections is a revelatory, immensely powerful work. It transforms our understanding not only of the brain but of ourselves as social beings—giving vivid illustrations through science and resonant human stories of our yearning for connection and meaning.

"Writer and former model Paulina Porizkova pens a series of intimate, introspective, and enlightening essays about the complexities of womanhood at every age, pulling back the glossy magazine cover and writing from the heart"--

"After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!" --provided by publisher.

THE SECRET TO HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WEIGHT LOSS LIES IN HOW YOU BREATHE.One of the biggest obstacles to your health and fitness is a rarely identified problem—and one that is unknown outside of medical journals: chronic overbreathing. We can breathe two to three times more air than required without even knowing it, and chronic overbreathing leads to loss of health and poor fitness and contributes to problems such as anxiety, asthma, fatigue, insomnia, heart problems, and even obesity.Within minutes you can improve the amount of oxygen delivered to active muscles and organs by changing how you breathe, using the simple and easy-to-apply techniques in this book. Whether you’re an elite athlete looking to simulate high-altitude training or an everyday person looking for more daily stamina and health benefits, these revolutionary, scientifically validated breathing exercises have the potential to maximize and drastically improve your current performance level.

All the practice and instruction you need to communicate effectively in German-now with new audio recordingsFor beginning to intermediate German language learners, getting a handle on German grammar is the key to communicating correctly and effectively. In Practice Makes Perfect: Complete German Grammar, you'll find everything you need, all in one place-instruction, clear explanations, and extensive exercises-to build your knowledge and communicate more effectively in German.Based on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, Practice Makes Perfect: Complete German Grammar, Premium Third Edition covers all aspects of German grammar you need to know, from present tense regular verbs to adverb and adjective use. Crystal-clear explanations, realistic examples and extensive array of engaging exercises helps you focus your efforts on the practical aspects of communicating in German. With an additional boost from both the practical and high-frequency vocabulary used throughout the book and an answer key that provides great reference and quick feedback, Practice Makes Perfect: Complete German Grammar is the best, most indispensable resource for upgrading your command of the German language.Proven approach to learning helps you get a handle on German grammar right away, and build on your learnings as you goEvery grammatical point is illustrated with example sentences to illustrate and clarifyA full chapter of exercises reviews the contents of the entire bookNEW: Enhanced with new audio recordings, via app, of example sentences and answers to numerous exercises

The long-awaited revised edition of the stock trading classic gets you fully up to date on value investing, ESG investing, and other important developmentsThe definitive guide to stock trading, Stocks for the Long Run has been providing the knowledge, insights, and tools that traders need to understand the market for nearly 30 years. It's been updated with new chapters and content on:The role of value investingThe impact of ESG¿Environmental/Social/Governance¿issues on the future of investingThe current interest rate environmentFuture returns investors should expect in the bond and stock marketsThe role of international investingThe long-run risks on equity marketsThe importance of black swan events, such as a pandemic and the financial crisisYou'll also get in-depth discussions on the big questions investors face: Is international Investing dead? What do global changes like climate change mean for markets wo0rldwide?Consult this classic guide to master the stock market's behavior, past trends, and future forecasts, so you have all the tools you need to develop a powerful long-term portfolio that's both safe and secure.

"A radically compassionate plan for turning inward and lifting the heaviness that prevents us from healing ourselves and the world, from the New York Times bestselling author of Clarity & Connection"--