Pelecanos breaks new literary ground with the story of a dog’s life—from the dog’s perspective—on the streets of Washington, DC
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Once you’ve collected every 7″ from your favorite label, broken your back in the mosh pit, and become so well-versed in the interpersonal dynamics of every hardcore band that there’s nothing more to learn, what’s a punk to do? Try jazz, recommends Bob Suren. No, really. Suren, who wrote Crate Digger about his life and work in punk, turns his obsessive gaze onto another form of rebellious, improvisational outsider music, but this time with more sax.
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Tim and Julie are being forced to work again, but this time as frogs? Brace yourselves for another
begrudgingly epic adventure, as Tim and Julie are lured to another dimension to save the day.
The Wizard Tim: A Romp in the Swamp contains profanity, sexuality, violence, and a lot of really
stupid jokes. This story is intended for mature audiences, reader discretion is advised.
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Tim and Julie are being forced to work again, but this time as frogs? Brace yourselves for another
begrudgingly epic adventure, as Tim and Julie are lured to another dimension to save the day.
The Wizard Tim: A Romp in the Swamp contains profanity, sexuality, violence, and a lot of really
stupid jokes. This story is intended for mature audiences, reader discretion is advised.
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The Cardano community created the Blockchain Ecosystem Constitution to guide decentralized governance and ensure transparency, fairness, and shared responsibility. Through this document, stakeholders define core principles, outline decision-making structures, and establish a collective vision for the future of the Cardano blockchain. Rather than relying on centralized authority, the community drives the ecosystem forward by embracing collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. The Constitution e… Read More
The Dead are coming for the Living. What’s stopping them? Grim Reapers and a living 18-year-old woman with a larger-than-life destiny.
“Awoke: The Unseen War Series” by K. T. Conte is an intriguing start to a young adult fantasy series that combines elements of supernatural adventure, mystery, and personal growth.
A fusion of classic fantasy and iconic anime influences, ‘Awoke’ invites you to dive into a realm where Reapers defend the living against vengeful spirits… Read More
Three-time Emmy® award-winning anchorman and best-selling author turned actor, Mark Pettit pulls back the curtain on his fascinating life and career.
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The most pressing question in these uncertain times may well be, How can we bring healing and protection to the Earth? It was this very question that Cynthia Jurs carried with her in 1990 as she climbed a path high in the Himalayas, to meet an “old wise man in a cave”—a venerated lama from Nepal. In response to her question, the old lama gave her a formidable assignment based on an ancient practice from Tibet: she must procure earth treasure vases made of clay and potent medicines, fil… Read More
#1 New Release in Sales & Selling Techniques
Never be at a loss for words again!
The secret to generating referrals and transforming personal introductions into new clients boils down to two key traits: confidence and fluency.
It’s all about mastering what you say – and how you say it – in a manner that inspires action while remaining completely natural and authentic to your personal communication style.
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Biohack Like a Woman, written by health coach and biohacker Aggie Lal, is a revolutionary approach to weight loss and biohacking that’s made by a woman for women …
You—dieting again?! Three words that could ruin your day. Why? Because they sound more like an accusation than anything else. Making you feel self-conscious and embarrassed all at the same time, just like the other 71.9 million women trying to slim down each year, starving themselves with fad diets, and counting calories like… Read More
“Embark on a thrilling voyage in ‘The Final Odyssey’ — where heroes are forged in the heat of naval battles and kingdoms rise from the depths of the sea!”
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Experience an unsettling blend of horror and poetry,
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A global perspective on AI
The rise of AI and super-intelligent AI raises ethical issues. AI is the power behind Google’s search engine, enables social media sites to serve up targeted advertising, gives Alexa and Siri their voices, and enables OpenAI’s ChatGPT to produce written responses from just a few prompts by the user. It is also the technology enabling self-driving vehicles, predictive policing, and autonomous weapons that can kill without direct human intervention. All of these brin… Read More
On October 12, 2022 the EDPB (European Data Protection Board) endorsed the Europrivacy™/® certification scheme. This is the first certification mechanism, or data protection seal, that entities can achieve to demonstrate their compliance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other national data privacy obligations.
This guide introduces the following key elements of Europrivacy:
Preparing for certification.
The certification criteria.
The GDPR core criteria.
Complementary co… Read More
The PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is at v4.0. The withdrawal date for v3.2.1 is March 31 2024. Many organizations around the world – particularly those that fall below the top tier of payment card transaction volumes – are not yet compliant with the latest version.
This book:
Explains the fundamental concepts of PCI DSS v4.0
Is a perfect quick reference guide for PCI professionals, or a handy introduction for new staff
Covers the consequences of a data breach
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Ideal for information security managers, auditors, consultants, and organizations preparing for ISO 27001:2022 certification.
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Recommended textbook for the UK Open University’s postgraduate information security course and the recommended text for all IBITGQ ISO 27001 courses
In this updated edition, renowned ISO 27001/27002 experts Alan Calder and Steve Watkins:
Discuss the ISO 27001/27002:2022 updates
Provide guidance on how to establish a strong IT governance system and an ISMS (information security management system) that complies with ISO 27001 and ISO 27002
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Stephen Wellum’s Systematic Theology, Volume One is a Trinitarian, reformational, and baptistic systematic theology committed to serious evangelical engagement with the Scriptures. Building on decades of research, Wellum formulates doctrine exegetically, covenantally, and canonically for a new generation of students, pastors, church leaders, and seasoned theologians as well.
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The first volume of Gary Habermas’s magnum opus, On the Resurrection: Evidences represents the culmination of fifty years of research on the probability of Jesus’s resurrection.
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Compiled by Spurgeon scholar Geoffrey Chang, Christ Our All is a collection of 186 never-before-published poems penned by Charles Spurgeon, as well as 43 poems and hymns published during his lifetime.
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