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Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between (Fashion Studies)
A revelatory look at the influential and enigmatic designer behind Comme des Garçons
The great pantheon of fashion designers produces only a handful of creators who are masters of their métier. Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons is one of them. Widely recognized among her contemporaries as the most important and influential designer of the past forty years, she has, since her Paris debut in 1981, defined and transformed the aesthetics of our time. This lavishly illustrated publication examines Kawakubo’s fascination with interstitiality, or the space between boundaries. Existing within and between dualities―whether self/other, object/subject, art/fashion―Kawakubo’s work challenges the rigid divisions that have come to define received notions of identity and fashionability, inviting us to rethink fashion as a site of constant creation, re-creation, and, ultimately, hybridity. Featuring brilliant new photography, and thought-provoking texts by Andrew Bolton, this book expresses the conceptual and challenging aesthetic of this visionary designer. An insightful interview and illustrated chronology of Kawakubo’s career provide additional context.Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press
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Unscripted: Conversations on Life and Cinema
Starting in Wazir Bagh, a small mohalla in Kashmir, Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s life has been well and truly unscripted. Over the last thirty years, he has blazed a trail in Hindi cinema-even going on to direct a film in Hollywood. From someone who once released his student film though it was incomplete, because he ran out of money and film stock, he now has the distinction of heading one of the key production houses in India, VVC Films. The company has made some of the biggest blockbusters in recent times. Not only is he a film-maker par excellence, but he has also nurtured some of the brightest talents in the Hindi film industry, including directors Rajkumar Hirani, Pradeep Sarkar and Sanjay Leela Bhansali. In Unscripted , Vidhu Vinod Chopra speaks to his long-time collaborator and scriptwriter Abhijat Joshi about his exceptional journey. Engaging and illuminating, the book provides a glimpse into the mind, method and madness of one of contemporary Hindi cinema’s best film-makers.Read more
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Horses to the Rescue (Step Into Reading, Step 2: Barbie & Her Sisters In A Puppy Chase)
Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader based on Barbie’s latest movie, releasing in fall 2016. A sparkly cover and over 30 shimmery stickers add to the fun! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.Read more
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Jill Tomlinson 7 Books Collection Set
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French Law: A Comparative Approach
The second edition of French Law: A Comparative Approach provides an authoritative, comprehensive, and up to date account of the French legal system and its internal workings. It sets out the institutional frameworks, substantive law, and methodologies that underpin the system, and provides expert insight into the civil law way of thinking and an explanation of how law is made and enforced in France.It offers detailed case studies of how French law is shaped in practice in key areas, including commentary on landmark cases that have shaped modern French law. Illuminating and insightful comparisons to other legal jurisdictions are made throughout, helping readers appreciate the distinguishing features and unique nature of the French legal landscape.
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Cactus For Dummies: How to Grow and Care for Cacti: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond
Looking to cultivate the perfect cactus garden but not sure where to start? Look no further than “Cactus For Dummies” by Olivia Clarke. This comprehensive guide offers everything you need to know about growing and caring for cacti, from selecting the right species for your climate to providing the perfect amount of water, light, and nutrients.
With easy-to-follow instructions, “Cactus For Dummies” is the ultimate resource for both beginners and seasoned gardeners. Learn how to identify different types of cacti, propagate new plants, and even create beautiful arrangements using these hardy desert plants.
Author Olivia Clarke is a seasoned horticulturist with over 20 years of experience in growing and caring for cacti. Her passion for these unique plants shines through in every page of “Cactus For Dummies,” making this book a must-have for anyone looking to add a touch of the desert to their garden.
So whether you’re a novice gardener or a seasoned pro, “Cactus For Dummies” is the only guide you need to cultivate a thriving cactus garden. Get your copy today and start growing!
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Traditional Catholic Prayers: The 100 most inspiring and well-known prayers of the Catholic religion
Discover the serenity, strength and depth of the Catholic faith through the words of its most inspiring and beloved prayers. “Traditional Catholic Prayers: The 100 Most Inspiring Prayers of the Catholic Religion” is a valuable compilation of the most profound Catholic prayers, from the Church’s most respected saints. Each of these prayers offers a unique and powerful connection to the Catholic faith and allows you to explore a deeper relationship with God.Whether you are looking to enrich your daily spiritual practice, find comfort in difficult times, or simply understand the beauty of the Catholic tradition, this book is an invaluable resource. From prayers of renowned saints like Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, to prayers for specific situations like healing and blessing, this collection offers a variety of prayers for every moment of life.
Whether you are a long-time practicing Catholic or are simply interested in exploring the Catholic faith, this prayer book will enrich your spiritual journey. Take time to immerse yourself in prayer, find peace in solitude, and draw closer to God through the richness of Catholic tradition.
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Geometrical Drawing for Carpentry and Joinery
This new text provides comprehensive coverage of geometrical drawing for apprentices of Carpentry & Joinery.
· Devised specifically for Phases 4 & 6 of FÁS apprenticeships in Carpentry & Joinery
· Written in a clear and accessible style
· Over 250 detailed drawings throughout
· Each chapter provides sample questions and solutions to aid learning
· Will also complement the practical element of apprenticeships, and is a useful reference book for those already qualified in the trade
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Technical Blogging 2e: Amplify Your Influence
Successful technical blogging is not easy but it’s also not magic. Use these techniques to attract and keep an audience of loyal, regular readers. Leverage this popularity to reach your goals and amplify your influence in your field. Get more more users for your startup or open source project, or simply find an outlet to share your expertise. This book is your blueprint, with step-by-step instructions that leave no stone unturned. Plan, create, maintain, and promote a successful blog that will have remarkable effects on your career or business. Successful people often get recognition by teaching what they know. Blogging is a reliable path to do that, while gaining influence in the process. The problem is getting it right. Far too often professionals start a blog with big hopes, only to quickly give up because they don’t get speedy results. This book will spare you that fate, by outlining a careful plan of action. A plan that will bring amazing benefits to your career, new job possibilities, as well as publishing, speaking, and consulting opportunities. And if you are blogging for business, you’ll attract new customers, partners, and outstanding employees. Understand what blogging is and how it can improve your professional (and personal) life. Devise a plan for your new or existing blog. Create remarkable content that ranks well in Google and is shared by readers. Beat procrastination by employing proven time-management techniques that make you an efficient and effective blogger. Promote your blog by mastering on-page and off-page SEO, as well as social media promotion, without compromising your ethics. Analyze your traffic to understand your audience and measure growth. Build a community around your blog and make the best of your newfound popularity, by maximizing its benefits for your career, business, or simply for extra income. Create and maintain a successful technical blog that will amplify your impact, influence, and reach by following Antonio’s step-by-step plan.Read more
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Audel Mechanical Trades Pocket Manual: 1 (Audel Technical Trades Series)
This tool needs no maintenanceFully revised and updated, this convenient guide covers the latest industrial equipment as well as all the tools and machines prevalent in older plants, even those from the early 1970s and before.
Your complete reference tool
* Discusses machinery installation, welding, rigging, carpentry, basic electricity, and more
* Features a chapter on safety issues
* Covers belts, drives, transmissions, and bearings
* Examines automatic sprinkler systems
* Offers tips for preventive maintenance
* Includes coverage of piping and pipefitting
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WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award Hospitality and Catering (Technical Award) Study & Revision Guide – Revised Edition
This practical Study and Revision Guide has been completely revised and updated to match the new Hospitality and Catering Level 1/2 (Technical Award) specification, for first teaching from September 2022. Written by renowned author Anita Tull, it provides the essential information needed for the exam and will help students develop and apply the skills needed for the Controlled Assessment.
The ideal companion to the Student Book! This guide is designed to be used as a textbook for lower-ability students and a study aid and revision guide for higher-ability students.
What’s new in the 2nd Edition?
– Structure and content fully updated to match the new specification precisely.
– Completely new assessment sections in line with the new specification.
– A new section on How to prepare and make dishes with examples of how different techniques are combined in recipes, together with new activities to help students identify skills and techniques in a range of dishes, helping prepare them for assessment.
– Content re-organised under new specification Unit and Topic headings and numbering making it easy for students to follow.
– New Specification stems signposting to clearly show students which sections of information they need to ‘know’; ‘know and understand’; ‘be aware of’ and ‘be able to’.
What have we retained from the previous edition?
– Condensed version of the required theory presented in a clear and colourful study guide.
– Interesting Activities throughout to allow students to consolidate and apply their learning.
– Key terms to remind students of the essential terminology needed for assessment.
– Accessible design with colourful diagrams, images, tables and charts to support understanding and knowledge recall, making it perfect for lower ability students.
– In Unit 1, end of section ‘Knowledge check’ and Practice exam questions enable students to test themselves and provide plenty of practice for the assessment.
– Unit 2 helps support students in applying the knowledge learned from Unit 1 and prepare for the Controlled Assessment, providing guidance for presenting evidence together with example answers and assessor commentary.
– When used in conjunction with our bestselling Student Book, students will have an unrivalled suite of resources to help them excel with their study of Hospitality and Catering.Read more
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Technical Diving: An Introduction by Mark Powell
During the last few years technical diving has become much more popular and has moved into mainstream diving. As a result a significant number of recreational divers are moving towards technical diving. Despite this, there are still many misconceptions about what technical diving actually means and what is involved. Introduction to Technical Diving – An Introduction by Mark Powell gives a straightforward overview of technical diving and dispels many of the myths surrounding this area. It explores what is meant by technical diving, what is involved, the risks that arise and how you can move towards this type of diving. Section one describes technical diving in general and illustrates some of the differences between technical and recreational diving as well as explaining some of the things that recreational divers can learn from technical divers. Section two explains some of the ideas behind this form of diving. It defines exactly what we mean by technical diving as well as why it has become so popular. This section then explains how to make a start in technical diving and the type of divers who tend to get into technical diving. For these divers the second section then goes on to explain what to expect from a technical diving course. Finally this section discusses how accident analysis has been used to shape some of the concepts in technical diving as well as some of the mental aspects of this type of diving. The third section then goes on give an overview of technical diving equipment and explains why this is different to the equipment used in recreational diving. There are many different opinions about technical diving equipment and this section of the book lays out the advantages and disadvantages of the various options so that divers can make an informed decision about their equipment choices. Topics such as twinset configuration, Hogarthian gear configuration and choice of stage cylinders are all covered for the open circuit diver. The fourth section covers the various skills required for technical diving are discussed in detail including buoyancy control, trim, tram diving, problem shutdown and valve shutdowns. Section five covers the issues involved in rebreather diving and the various choices available to divers looking to switch to a rebreather. Section six discusses the various aspects of technical dive planning including decompression planning, dealing with narcosis, avoiding oxygen toxicity and gas planning. Finally this section covers some of the various aspects of planning for specific situations such as wreck, cave penetration and mixed gas expedition diving. The book is aimed at anyone who wants to know more about technical diving. Whether you are looking to take a technical diving course, are looking to improve your skills, or simply want to find out more about what’s involved then this book will provide a comprehensive overview. Even those divers who are not tempted to venture into this area of the sport can benefit from this book as it also discusses what lessons can be learnt from technical diving in order to improve normal recreational diving.Read more
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Framed Perspective Vol. 1: Technical Drawing for Visual Storytelling: Technical Perspective and Visual Storytelling
Perspective is a discipline often set aside when it comes to general art study, though it is essential to master in order to produce any piece of art that is and feels realistic. Framed Perspective 1 equips artists with the technical knowledge needed to produce successful visual storytelling-related drawings: from understanding the basics of the space around us and how we perceive it, all the way to more sophisticated endeavors, like creating entire locations that will become the believable set ups our characters and stories will happen within. As intimidating as perspective may seem, best-selling author and artist Marcos Mateu-Mestre delivers each lesson in an accessible and informative way that takes the mystery out of achieving successful scenes. The book includes extensive step-by-step practical explanations of how to build objects and environments of all sorts, taking that first sketch to a fully rendered artwork with many of his finished illustrations as examples. Sure to be the most popular book in your art library, it will train you to see the world in a way that allows you to enjoy every curve and slope you see in it and, more importantly, translate that vision into art with accuracy and a great sense and understanding of depth and proportion. Your perspective will never be the same!Read more
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How to Make Money through Breakout Trading: Analyse Stock Market Through Candlestick Charts
It’s important to understand that there are two different herds that exist in stock market trading. 1. Smart Money, and 2. Dumb Money ‘Smart Money’ refers to institutional investors, the big sharks who have money and information power, who give direction and momentum to markets. ‘Dumb Money’ refers to non-professional retail traders, who often try to make quick money. Wouldn’t you agree that it’s always a good idea to follow smart money? Besides, did you know only the ‘Entry’ and ‘Exit’ decide the fate of your trade, irrespective of your reputation, experience, and qualification? This book explains the secrets of identifying the trading activity of smart money. It enables you to differentiate a genuine breakout from a false breakout.Read more
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The Wyckoff Methodology in Depth: 1 (Trading and Investing Course: Advanced Technical Analysis)
Discover how Technical Analysis can help you anticipate market moves and become a profitable trader NOW!
Are you tired of losing money in the stock market? Have you tried countless trading methods and none of them work?
Get rid of everything that didn’t work for you and learn a professional approach: The Wyckoff Method.
Ruben Villahermosa, Amazon bestseller and independent trader, has refined and improved some of the most powerful concepts of stock market trading and makes them available to you in this book so that you too can benefit.
In this book you will learn…
- How financial markets works.
- Advanced concepts about price and volume.
- The 3 fundamental laws.
- How the accumulation and distribution processes develop.
- The 7 fundamental market events.
- The 5 phases of price structures.
- The 3 high probability trading zones.
- How to manage the position.
- And much more…!
Imagine that you open a chart and immediately you know if you should buy or sell. Imagine you know at all times who is in control of the market. Imagine you confidently run scenarios to anticipate price moves.
If you are ready to challenge yourself BUY THE BOOK NOW!
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Deemer on Technical Analysis: Expert Insights on Timing the Market and Profiting in the Long Run (BUSINESS BOOKS)
Build profits even in the worst of times with the methods of a Technical Analysis legend
“Deemer on Technical Analysis will become an instant investment book classic.”
―Douglas A. Kass, Seabreeze Partners Management, Inc.“Serving on the front lines of this investment discipline for the past 40 years with some of the most influential investors of our time, Deemer provides a front-row seat on some fascinating history, rich with insights and anecdotes and, of course, loaded with wisdom. His true gift is making the arcane world of technical analysis accessible and relevant to all investors. If Warren Buffett is the Oracle of Omaha, Deemer is the Prophet of Port St. Lucie.”
―Sandra Ward, Senior Editor, Barron’s“I have had the great pleasure of working with and getting to know some of the greatest technical analysts throughout the past 50 years. Walt Deemer is widely recognized as one of the best. His charm and wit in explaining the keys to successful investing will make [this] book a must-read and an all-time classic for first-time investors and professionals alike.”
―Paul Desmond, Lowry Research“Every investor can learn something from Walter Deemer.”
―David Fuller, Global Strategist, Fullermoney.comToday’s volatile markets are challenging for professional and retail investors alike. Just in time, Walter Deemer, a cornerstone of technical analysis for nearly 50 years, has culled his insight and knowledge to show investors how to achieve steady investment gains in the current markets.
With the stock market expected to trade generally sideways for many years, a buy-and-hold strategy may not give you the returns you need on your investments. In Deemer on Technical Analysis, Walter distills his decades spent on the front lines of the financial markets into a useful strategy that shows you how to time the markets to successfully grow wealth. The key is solid technical analysis.
Inside, you will learn the nuts and bolts of charting, identifying indicators, recognizing trends, and selecting the best stocks for your goals. This step-by-step guide shows you how to:
- Read the emotional characteristics of the markets in order to better direct investments
- Pinpoint the most profitable entry and exit points
- Effectively use the long-term timing tools preferred by top experts, including investor sentiment, relative strength, and trend recognition
- Cut through short-term noise with the Kondratiev Wave Cycle, Four-Year Cycle, and simple long-term chart analysis
Deemer on Technical Analysis also weaves in entertaining and clarifying anecdotes from the author’s colorful life working at prestigious firms, where he rubbed elbows with A-list icons of Wall Street. Each anecdote reinforces real-world applications of covered material to help you more effectively seize opportunities in the financial markets.
From his early days with Bob Farrell at Merrill Lynch and Gerry Tsai at the Manhattan Fund, to his years as head of market analysis at Putnam Investments and president of DTR, Inc., Deemer has been dispensing timely advice exclusively to top figures in the field.
Now, in his quasi-retirement, this technician’s technician has written a book that levels the playing field, so that you, too, can invest like a pro.
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Handbook of Technical Writing, Tenth Edition, The
Combining guidance for writing over 40 types of professional documents with thorough coverage of grammar, usage, and style, the “Handbook of Technical Writing” functions as both a writer’s handbook and a complete guide to technical communication. It provides quick access to hundreds of topics and scores of sample documents and visuals. New features in the tenth edition include: updated application cover letter, interviewing for a job, and resume sections; professionalism notes, providing insight to students entering the job market; digital tips; entries on adapting to new technologies, writing grant proposals, and using plain language; new index; up-to-date documenting sources; and, more model documents.Read more
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The City & Guilds Textbook: Book 2 Electrical Installations, Second Edition: For the Level 3 Apprenticeships (5357 and 5393), Level 3 Advanced … & T Level Occupational…
Equip yourself with the tools for success in Electrical Installations with this comprehensive and updated edition of our bestselling textbook, published in association with City & Guilds and IET.
– Study with confidence using the most up-to-date information available for the new industry standards, including the 2022 amendments to BS7671: 2018, The IET Wiring Regulations 18th edition
– Enhance your understanding of concepts in electrical installation with 100s of clear and accurate technical drawings and step-by-step photo sequences
– Practise maths and English in context, with embedded ‘Improve your maths’ and ‘Improve your English’ activities
– Get ready for the workplace with industry tips
– Prepare for your trade tests or end-of-year exams with end-of-chapter practice questions
– Engage with author Peter Tanner’s accessible text, drawing on his extensive industry experience
– Target your learning with detailed qualification mapping grids for the latest City & Guilds Level 3 qualifications – including the 2365, 8202, 5357 and 5393 specifications, as well as the 352 and 353 T Level occupational specialismsRead more
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Space: 1999 Moonbase Alpha Technical Operations Manual Hardcover – 6 Dec. 2021
Space: 1999 Moonbase Alpha Technical Operations Manual – a complete guide to life on Moonbase Alpha “This is one gorgeous book. This is set up as an in-universe manual that provides an overview of everything a person coming from Earth would need to be comfortably oriented to live on the Alpha Moonbase. The layout, the accompanying text, the art and design of the book is spectacular and clearly a labor of love from everyone involved.” – Rick, United States Would you have liked to visit Moonbase Alpha? Have you ever wondered how life on a Moonbase in a fictional 1999 might have been? Ever wanted to know how to fly an Eagle? Then your search is over! For the first time ever a complete guide to the world of Space: 1999 can be yours – and you’re going to feel like you were right there alongside Commander John Koenig and Doctor Helena Russell. A lavishly illustrated premium hardback with hundreds of brand new illustrations detailing every aspect of Moonbase Alpha’s structure, vehicles, locations, technology and operations. Based upon the 1970’s Technical Notebook, this edition is hugely expanded covering all aspects of the 1975 Gerry Anderson series. Produced by Anderson Entertainment and led by the extraordinarily talented artist Chris Thompson, this 272-page edition is packed with information about life on Moonbase Alpha featuring over 250 brand-new illustrations. The book has been produced to feel like the manual given to Alphans as they depart from Earth ready to take up their new position on Moonbase Alpha. “This book is a gorgeous love letter to Space: 1999 fans all over the world. While it is vastly superior to the original Alpha Moonbase Technical Notebook, produced decades ago, it is still an homage and tribute to the work done for that edition. After finishing this book, I am enormously pleased with the purchase.” Jonathan, UKRead more
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Technical Exercises (Esteban)
This 223-page edition is comprised of 86 different technical exercises composed by Liszt during 1868 to 1880. Liszt intended these highly challenging exercises to build greater performance skills in virtuoso pianists. The complete series consists of twelve volumes, each one dealing with a different pianistic problem. This edition has been compiled from the original set to present the exercises in a reasonable length without harming the essence and effectiveness of the original work.Read more
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual
Filled with hundreds of schematic diagrams and illustrations, a guide to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine technology includes eight bonus blueprints to the station that highlight vital areas. Original.Read more
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Managing Technical Debt: Reducing Friction in Software Development (SEI Series in Software Engineering)
“This is an incredibly wise and useful book. The authors have considerable real-world experience in delivering quality systems that matter, and their expertise shines through in these pages. Here you will learn what technical debt is, what is it not, how to manage it, and how to pay it down in responsible ways. This is a book I wish I had when I was just beginning my career. The authors present a myriad of case studies, born from years of experience, and offer a multitude of actionable insights for how to apply it to your project.”
–Grady Booch, IBM Fellow
Master Best Practices for Managing Technical Debt to Promote Software Quality and Productivity
As software systems mature, earlier design or code decisions made in the context of budget or schedule constraints increasingly impede evolution and innovation. This phenomenon is called technical debt, and practical solutions exist. In Managing Technical Debt, three leading experts introduce integrated, empirically developed principles and practices that any software professional can use to gain control of technical debt in any software system.Using real-life examples, the authors explain the forms of technical debt that afflict software-intensive systems, their root causes, and their impacts. They introduce proven approaches for identifying and assessing specific sources of technical debt, limiting new debt, and “paying off” debt over time. They describe how to establish managing technical debt as a core software engineering practice in your organization.
- Discover how technical debt damages manageability, quality, productivity, and morale–and what you can do about it
- Clarify root causes of debt, including the linked roles of business goals, source code, architecture, testing, and infrastructure
- Identify technical debt items, and analyze their costs so you can prioritize action
- Choose the right solution for each technical debt item: eliminate, reduce, or mitigate
- Integrate software engineering practices that minimize new debt
Managing Technical Debt will be a valuable resource for every software professional who wants to accelerate innovation in existing systems, or build new systems that will be easier to maintain and evolve.
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The Sidecar Technical Guide: A technical manual for sidecar fitting, building and modifying (The Sidecar Guides)
The Sidecar Technical Guide is for the sidecar builder and fitter. It contains a full sidecar setup section as well as full technical details on how to design and build your own sidecar along with subframe design and construction with plans and diagrams. Trail reduction with leading link forks and other front ends are discussed in detail. Everything about sidecar construction you need to build or modify your own outfit. Full details on sidecar electrics are included with wiring details along with the use of relays for accessories. The sidecar building book, filled with drawings, diagrams and pictures. . All 95 pages including a complete guide to building your own sidecar, are from the authors own experience as a sidecar company owner for many years.Read more
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Lost in Space Technical Handbook
The Lost in Space Technical Handbook is the culmination of decades of research by author/artist Ron Gross into the compelling hardware seen on the classic TV series Lost in Space. The brilliantly diverse hardware of the show is represented objectively, in a “studio production” type of format. Many original special effects “secrets” are now revealed. This new book, now a full 35+ years in the making, finally completes the three volume set devoted to Lost in Space and the other Irwin Allen TV properties as initially conceived by the author.There are a total of 50 technical blueprint views in this 160 page volume, some of which have been duplicated in a dramatic colored line-on-black scheme. The book covers the Jupiter 2, The Robot, The Chariot, the Space Pod, weaponry, and an assortment of accessory hardware. A final chapter also covers selected “alien” technology and related props. Finally, this officially licensed project has been augmented by Ron’s other supporting artwork, and selected contributions from well known artisans such as Bill Hedges, Tom Pfrogner (of “Collector’s Call” fame), and several others. It even includes a special chapter on custom scale modeling options based on the original studio props and plans.
The Lost in Space Technical Handbook is a companion volume to Ron Gross’s first two books on the Amazon platform, “Fantasy Worlds Beyond: The Irwin Allen Art of Ron Gross,” and “Lost in Space: The Initial Adventures.” Ron first became aware of Lost in Space at age eleven, when the first promo for the show was broadcast by CBS in the summer of 1965. Lost in Space continued to capture Ron’s imagination into adulthood, which resulted in various scratch-built modeling projects, and box cover art contributions to Irwin Allen-based model kits. Today Ron is officially licensed to create new graphic materials based on the Irwin Allen sci-fi television properties.
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The City & Guilds Textbook: Book 1 Electrical Installations, Second Edition: For the Level 3 Apprenticeships (5357 and 5393), Level 2 Technical … & T Level Occupational…
Equip yourself with the tools for success in Electrical Installations with this comprehensive and updated edition of our bestselling textbook, published in association with City & Guilds and IET.
– Study with confidence using the most up-to-date information available for the new industry standards, including the 2022 amendments to BS7671: 2018, The IET Wiring Regulations 18th edition
– Enhance your understanding of concepts in electrical installation with 100s of clear and accurate technical drawings and step-by-step photo sequences
– Get ready for the workplace with industry tips
– Prepare for your trade tests or end-of-year exams with end-of-chapter practice questions
– Engage with author Peter Tanner’s accessible text, drawing on his extensive industry experience
– Target your learning with detailed qualification mapping grids for the latest City & Guilds Level 2 qualifications – including the 2365, 8202, 5357 and 5393 specifications, as well as the 352 and 353 T Level occupational specialismsRead more
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Napoleon’s Cavalry, Artillery and Technical Corps 1799–1815: History, Organization and Equipment
The French Army of Napoleon could count on a brilliant mounted arm, consisting of three main types of cavalry: heavy, medium and light. The first, consisting of carabiniers and cuirassiers, was tasked with conducting frontal charges; the second, consisting of dragoons and lancers, could perform a variety of different duties; the third, consisting of hussars and mounted chasseurs, was tasked with scouting and skirmishing. The various regiments were all dressed in flamboyant uniforms and distinctive equipment. Perhaps more than any other troops they encapsulated the dash and glamour of Napoleonic warfare.Napoleon started his military career as an artillery officer and thus always paid great attention to the quality of his army’s artillery, which consisted of both foot and horse units. Several of Bonaparte’s greatest victories were achieved thanks to the superiority of his artillery, which was with undoubtedly the best in Europe during the period 1799-1815. In addition to cavalry and artillery, the author also covers the minor ‘technical corps’ of Napoleon’s army, such as the engineers and supply train. All are beautifully illustrated by the many color plates in this book, and their organization, equipment and tactics described.
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My Revision Notes: City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation (8202-20)
Unlock your full potential with this revision guide that will guide you through the content and skills you need to succeed in the City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation (8202-20).
– Plan your own revision and focus on the areas you need to revise with key content summaries and revision activities for every topic
– Understand key terms you will need for the exam with user-friendly definitions and a glossary
– Breakdown and apply scientific and mathematic principles with clear worked examples
– Use the exam tips to clarify key points and avoid making typical mistakes
– Test yourself with end-of-topic questions and answers and tick off each topic as you complete it
– Get ready for the exam with tips on approaching the paper, and sample exam questions
—-‘A must for all Level 2 Electrical learners who wish to be successful. It allows students to expand on their basic knowledge to obtain a high score in their exams.’
– Neil McManus, Construction T Level Programme Area Manager, Leicester College
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Andrea And Trevor Dow’s Technical Exercises For Note Reading Success, Book 1: 226 Primer Piano Exercises In Middle C Position And C Position (Piano Student Workbooks)
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The 226 technical exercises in this book for primer piano students are scaffolded to ensure note reading success.
Using a step-by-step introduction of notes, Andrea And Trevor Dow’s Technical Exercises For Note Reading Success, Book 1 follows the progression of most primer piano books with carefully-crafted exercises that grow with your piano students as they acquire new notes, skills, and abilities.
By the end of this book, you will have developed primer piano students who can play and read notes in middle C position and C position without ever experiencing the frustrations that fall on so many new piano players.
The scope and sequence of this book are designed to align perfectly with Andrea And Trevor Dow’s Timed Note Reading Tests For Piano, Book 1 and Andrea And Trevor Dow’s Playing With Note Printing Activity Book, Book 1.
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Technical Analysis for Beginners: A Practical Guide for Charting
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS FOR BEGINNERS-A Practical Guide for Charting includes:
- Technical Analysis for Beginners Part One – Stop Blindly Following Stock Picks of Wall Street’s Gurus and Learn Technical Analysis
- Technical Analysis for Beginners Part Two – Riding the Stock Market Cycle
Many improvements have been added to previous versions:
- More than 180 full-color illustrations to facilitate the learning of the visual trader
- Improvements for the buy and sell signals on charts
- Bitcoin and cryptocurrency is now part of the book
- A glossary of technical analysis terms
- An alphabetical index
PART ONE: Stop Blindly Following Stock Picks of Wall Street’s Gurus and Learn Technical Analysis
This book has been written to help the new traders who trust blindly in those close to them, their colleagues or financial gurus, and want to understand chart patterns before investing. Learn how to use tools allowing detection of buy-and-sell signals. Inside, you’ll find examples, tables, charts, and comments of popular stocks and cryptocurrencies. Most of the charts show entry points, exit points, and false signals. After you read this guide, you’ll know:
- How to use charts to enter and exit the market at the right time
- How to enrich the charts with indicators
- How to use technical analysis to evaluate financial markets and detect stock trends, support and resistance
- How to avoid many traps and learn about trading psychology using the cycle of market emotions
- Learn about the bullish and the bearish patterns and candlesticks patterns
PART TWO: Riding the Stock Market Cycle
This book focuses on the four stages that make up the stock and crypto cycle. Being able to detect, before the crowd, the appropriate time to enter an upward stage is the key for any investor. Each stage can be recognized using technical indicators. The use of technical indicators remains fairly simple. In this book, you’ll know:
- How to use leading indicators that detect reversals
- How to use lagging indicators that launch buying and selling signals
- How to find the best stocks, ETFs and cryptocurrencies
- How to spot the positive and negative divergences
- Learn the basics about cryptos and Bitcoin
The combination of indicators, volume, lines, and patterns with the stages of the stock market cycle leads to better control of trading. Understanding each stage is a great way to anticipate the reaction of the markets.
Technical Analysis for Beginners – A Practical Guide for Charting will give a great boost to your trading performance by learning technical analysis. This guide helps make a better decision and increase your chances of greater profits. Don’t let the money to the sharks of Wall Street.
Charles G. Koonitz is the author of the books:- Ichimoku Charting & Technical Analysis
- Crypto Technical Analysis It’s More Than a Chart
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Cambridge Technicals Level 3 Digital Media (Cambridge Technicals 2016)
Exam Board: Cambridge
Level: KS4
Subject: Digital Media
First Teaching: September 2016
First Exam: June 2018Support your teaching of the new Cambridge Technicals 2016 suite with Cambridge Technical Level 3 Digital Media, developed in partnership between OCR and Hodder Education; this textbook covers each specialist pathway and ensures your ability to deliver a flexible course that is both vocationally focused and academically thorough.
Cambridge Technical Level 3 Digital Media is matched exactly to the new specification and follows specialist pathways in digital content for interactive media, and moving image and audio production.
– Ensures effective teaching of each specialist pathway offered within the qualification.
– Focuses learning on the skills, knowledge and understanding demanded from employers and universities.
– Provides ideas and exercises for the application of practical skills and knowledge.
– Developed in partnership between Hodder Education and OCR, guaranteeing quality resources which match the specification perfectlyHodder Education have worked with OCR to make updates to our Cambridge Technicals textbooks to bring them more closely in line with the model assignment course requirements. We would like to let you know about a recent change to this textbook, updated pages which are now available free of charge as a PDF when you click on the ‘Amended Pages’ link on the left of this webpage.
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Cambridge Technicals Level 3 Sport and Physical Activity
Exam Board: Cambridge
Level: KS4
Subject: Sport
First Teaching: September 2016
First Exam: June 2017Support your teaching of the new Cambridge Technicals 2016 suite with Cambridge Technical Level 3 Sport, developed in partnership between OCR and Hodder Education; this textbook covers each specialist pathway and ensures your ability to deliver a flexible course that is both vocationally focused and academically thorough.
Cambridge Technical Level 3 Sport is matched exactly to the new specification and follows specialist pathways in n coaching, leadership and physical education, fitness instructing, personal training, and sports management, development and leisure.
– Ensures effective teaching of each specialist pathway offered within the qualification.
– Focuses learning on the skills, knowledge and understanding demanded from employers and universities.
– Provides ideas and exercises for the application of practical skills and knowledge.
– Developed in partnership between Hodder Education and OCR, guaranteeing quality resources which match the specification perfectlyHodder Education have worked with OCR to make updates to our Cambridge Technicals textbooks to bring them more closely in line with the model assignment course requirements. We would like to let you know about a recent change to this textbook, updated pages which are now available free of charge as a PDF when you click on the ‘Amended Pages’ link on the left of this webpage.
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S.H.A.D.O. Technical Operations Manual
Step back in time and join the elite ranks of S.H.A.D.O., the secret organization tasked with defending Earth from alien invaders. This operations manual is designed to look and feel like a manual given to new recruits as they embark on their journey to protect humanity. With 208 lavishly designed pages and over 180 illustrations, you’ll feel fully immersed in the world of UFO, the iconic TV show created by Gerry Anderson in 1969. As you flip through the pages, you’ll be introduced to the vehicles and equipment used by S.H.A.D.O. operatives, and gain a deeper understanding of the organisation’s history and the alien threat it faces. Ed Straker, the commander of S.H.A.D.O., personally welcomes you to the team and sets the stage for an adventure like no other. This Technical Operations Manual is not just a collectable for fans of the show, but a true companion for anyone who wants to fully understand and appreciate the incredible world of UFO. The hardback cover and level of detail give it a sense of authenticity and solidity, making it a must-have for any serious fan or aspiring S.H.A.D.O. recruit. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history and join the fight to protect Earth from extraterrestrial threats. Welcome to S.H.A.D.O. Cover: Hardback Number of pages: 208 Dimensions: 230 x 300 mm x 25 mm Weight: 1.5kgRead more
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The New Age Of Technical Analysis
The New Age of Technical Analysis is a veritable “Utility Belt” for any trader, whether looking for new techniques or starting from the beginning of their trading journey. Apparent on each page is author Brandon Rosewag’s enthusiasm for the analysis of markets. Brandon goes over, in detail, how each technique is useful and why, as well as its situational application and analysis. Every page of this book contains high-value, deeply curated materials in an easy-to-read manner.Brandon’s ability to break down advanced technicals is on full display in this most valuable of trading manuals, down to the very basics of Fibonacci, Support and Resistance, Brandon’s secret Exponential Moving Average system, Simple Moving Averages, The combination of moving averages for trading, more advanced technical studies like the Stochastics and the TTM Squeeze. Finally, Brandon breaks down how to analyze and find convergence between these indicators to further improve your confidence about each trade you take.
This one book has everything you need to grow yourself into a consistently profitable trader from square one. Brandon takes us through a masterclass of powerful studies and indicators, showing us his ideal day trading and swing trading setups with many examples, and ending on trader psychology, helping build a solid foundation for your trading journey.
Brandon also has a successful YouTube channel with over 45,000 subscribers. If you would like to learn more from him, check out his YouTube channel: BrandonTrades
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My Revision Notes: NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Fitness, Second Edition
Set students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes.
Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence.
My Revision Notes for NCFE Level 1/2 in Health and Fitness will help students:
– Consolidate knowledge with clear, concise and relevant content coverage, based on what examiners are looking for
– Extend understanding with our regular ‘Now Test Yourself’, tasks and answers
– Improve technique through our increased exam support, including exam-style practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid
– Identify key connections between topics and subjects with our ‘Making Links’ focus and further ideas for follow-up and revision activities
– Plan and manage a successful revision programme with our topic-by-topic planner, new skills checklist and exam breakdown features, user-friendly definitions and glossaryRead more
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The Art and Science of Technical Analysis: Market Structure, Price Action, and Trading Strategies: 544 (Wiley Trading)
A breakthrough trading book that provides powerful insights on profitable technical patterns and strategiesThe Art and Science of Technical Analysis is a groundbreaking work that bridges the gaps between the academic view of markets, technical analysis, and profitable trading. The book explores why randomness prevails in markets most, but not all, of the time and how technical analysis can be used to capture statistically validated patterns in certain types of market conditions. The belief of the book is that buying and selling pressure causes patterns in prices, but that these technical patterns are only effective in the presence of true buying/selling imbalance.
The Art and Science of Technical Analysis is supported by extensive statistical analysis of the markets, which will debunk some tools and patterns such as Fibonacci analysis, and endorse other tools and trade setups. In addition, this reliable resource discusses trader psychology and trader learning curves based on the author’s extensive experience as a trader and trainer of traders.
- Offers serious traders a way to think about market problems, understand their own performance, and help find a more productive path forward
- Includes extensive research to validate specific money-making patterns and strategies
- Written by an experienced market practitioner who has trained and worked with many top traders
Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, The Art and Science of Technical Analysis will give you a realistic sense of how markets behave, when and how technical analysis works, and what it really takes to trade successfully.
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Becoming a Salesforce Certified Technical Architect: Build a strong command of architectural principles and strategies to prepare for the CTA review board
Gain practical experience designing and building high-performance, secure, and scalable Salesforce solutions using real-world scenarios.
Purchase of the book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources like flashcards and a free eBook PDF.
Key Features
- Master each knowledge domain by applying key concepts to a real-world scenario
- Put all the skills covered in the book into action with two full mock scenarios
- Gain access to additional online assets including flashcards and exam tips
Book Description
This book is a complete guide to learning essential architectural concepts that’ll enable you to deliver secure, high-performant Salesforce solutions and pass the Salesforce CTA review board exam with confidence. This second edition comes with updated content, additional supporting material such as cheat sheets, and detailed practical examples, and helps you learn key soft skills to craft a winning presentation.
You’ll begin by reviewing vital architectural concepts needed to create a scalable end-to-end Salesforce solution. Next, you’ll find out how to identify requirements and break down a problem into smaller, more solvable parts. As you advance, you’ll gain practical experience in managing design decisions and defending them using real-world scenarios. The book also helps familiarize you with the correct methodology to structure your solution presentation and the necessary supporting artifacts. Finally, you’ll practice providing solutions for two full hypothetical scenarios and structuring your playback step by step.
By the end of this Salesforce book, you’ll be able to design a highly scalable Salesforce solution and create suitable material to comfortably explain the end-to-end solution to the CTA review board and potentially your customer, and have a higher chance of passing.
What you will learn
- Explore core architectural concepts essential for any Salesforce architect
- Understand Salesforce knowledge domains using practical examples
- Practice creating solutions using scenarios focusing on particular knowledge domains
- Discover key artifacts needed to document and explain an end-to-end solution
- Apply data life cycle management effectively in the Salesforce ecosystem
- Design appropriate enterprise integration interfaces to build your connected solution
- Know what to expect on the day of the review board along with valuable tips and tricks
Who this book is for
This book is for Salesforce architects who want to design secure, performant, and scalable technical solutions for their organizations and ultimately become Salesforce Certified Technical Architects. A solid understanding of the Salesforce platform is required, ideally combined with three to five years of practical experience as an application architect, system architect, enterprise architect, or solution architect.
Table of Contents
- Starting Your Journey as a CTA
- Core Architectural Concepts: Data Life Cycle
- Core Architectural Concepts: Integration and Cryptography
- Core Architectural Concepts: Identity and Access Management
- Developing a Scalable System Architecture
- Formulating a Secure Architecture in Salesforce
- Designing a Scalable Salesforce Data Architecture
- Creating a Lean Solution Architecture
- Forging an Integrated Solution
- Development Life Cycle and Deployment Planning
- Communicating and Socializing Your Solution
- Practice the Review Board: First Mock
- Present and Defend: First Mock
- Practice the Review Board: Second Mock
- Present and Defend: Second Mock
- Appendix: Tips and Tricks, and the Way Forward
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The Handbook of Technical Analysis + Test Bank: The Practitioner’s Comprehensive Guide to Technical Analysis (Wiley Trading)
A self study exam preparatory guide for financial technical analysis certificationsWritten by the course director and owner of www.tradermasterclass.com, a leading source of live and online courses in trading, technical analysis, and money management, A Handbook of Technical Analysis: The Practitioner’s Comprehensive Guide to Technical Analysis is the first financial technical analysis examination preparatory book in the market. It is appropriate for students taking IFTA CFTe Level I and II (US), STA Diploma (UK), Dip TA (Aus), and MTA CMT Level I, II, and III exams in financial technical analysis, as well as for students in undergraduate, graduate, or MBA courses.
The book is also an excellent resource for serious traders and technical analysts, and includes a chapter dedicated to advanced money management techniques. This chapter helps complete a student’s education and also provides indispensable knowledge for FOREX, bond, stock, futures, CFD, and option traders.
- Learn the definitions, concepts, application, integration, and execution of technical-based trading tools and approaches
- Integrate innovative techniques for pinpointing and handling market reversals
- Understand trading mechanisms and advanced money management techniques
- Examine the weaknesses of popular technical approaches and find more effective solutions
The book allows readers to test their current knowledge and then check their learning with end-of-chapter test questions that span essays, multiple choice, and chart-based annotation exercises. This handbook is an essential resource for students, instructors, and practitioners in the field. Alongside the handbook, the author will also publish two full exam preparatory workbooks and a bonus online Q&A Test bank built around the most popular professional examinations in financial technical analysis.
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Technical Engineering Drawing Manual Following ISO and BSI standards – Volume 1: 100 fully worked drawing examples featuring Design for Manufacturing principles
We use real-life scenarios to show what happens in day-to-day product development. The book’s examples are driven by Design For Manufacturing (DfM), Systems Thinking, User-Centred Design, realistic tolerances and drawing annotations.This book gives every product designer, engineer, maker and manufacturer the skills to document, create and understand technical drawings: readers will benefit from this book regardless of their experience level.
The 100 examples apply to any industry: from robotics and medical devices to machinery and aerospace. We address outdated practices from old standards that have no place in modern times, but we still find them in most design offices.
Throughout the book, we use proven design workflows to help you develop mechanical systems cost-effectively, integrating ISO standards for technical annotation and document management. The workflows include document revision control, ISO and BS 8888: 2020 compliance, Bill of Materials (BOM), part dimensioning and tolerancing.
PROTONIUM dedicates its efforts to spreading manufacturing knowledge that conditions parts’ design and how they are made. We believe that by designing with DfM considerations and thorough technical documentation, engineering companies and manufacturers can reduce the iteration cycles, minimise the use of raw materials, reduce their carbon footprint and break into the market faster.
Introducing this book into a company’s training workflow will have several operational positive impacts:
• Engineering managers can bring consistent training by providing the engineers with the means to develop their design for manufacturing skills.
• Project managers will de-risk design deliverables and keep the project’s cost lower as designs are cost-effective to manufacture.
• Supply Chain professionals will get faster supplier quotes because designs are manufacturable.
• Designers will iterate less and deliver faster because their designs are developed in fewer iterations as the features can be manufactured.
• Companies will reduce development costs and increase quality in tandem with elevating the agility to react to market changes.Read more
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Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets: A Comprehensive Guide to Trading Methods and Applications
John J. Murphy has updated his landmark bestseller Technical Analysis of the Futures Markets, to include all of the financial markets.This outstanding reference has already taught thousands of traders the concepts of technical analysis and their application in the futures and stock markets. Covering the latest developments in computer technology, technical tools, and indicators, the second edition features new material on candlestick charting, intermarket relationships, stocks and stock rotation, plus state-of-the-art examples and figures. From how to read charts to understanding indicators and the crucial role technical analysis plays in investing, readers gain a thorough and accessible overview of the field of technical analysis, with a special emphasis on futures markets. Revised and expanded for the demands of today’s financial world, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in tracking and analyzing market behavior.
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The Only Technical Analysis Book You Will Ever Need: A Must-Have Charting Manual for Traders and Investors
Crack the code of technical analysis and unlock the secrets of market trends and patterns
to maximize your profitsAre you confused and overwhelmed by all the conflicting
trading advice out there?Do you feel that every trade you make depends a lot on
guesswork?Do you want a proven system of identifying market trends and predicting
profitable trades, one that you can always rely on?Then you’re in luck – it’s time to
crunch numbers and make data more meaningful with this must-have charting
manual.Even though charts, patterns, and various technical indicators look complex at
first glance, once they’re broken down into simple, easy-to-understand concepts, they are
the answer to a profitable and stress-free trading experience.These technical
indicators aren’t just a bunch of random lines and theories that make no sense to anyone except
mathematicians.They’re much easier to understand than you can possibly imagine –
there’s no guesswork involved, just simple strategies that you can benefit from to make more
winning trades.And once you’ve mastered these 6 indicators, you’ll be a well-informed
and profitable trader in no time.Whether you day trade or invest for the long term,
charts, patterns, and technical indicators will help you systematically predict when to
buy and sell stocks, cryptocurrencies, commodities, or any financial security of your
choice.In this guide, you will discover:
- 6 of the best technical indicators
and how to use them to guarantee you have more winning than losing
trades - Real-world trading strategies that have been tested and proven to work in
any market - How to read charts and chart patterns like a pro to make better
trading decisions and earn profits - How to interpret and use candlestick
patterns to make sound trading decisions and make profits while you sleep - Everything
you need to know to create your own unique trading strategy that works for you and will
make you a successful trader - Essential risk management actions to minimize your
losses and increase your profits… you will never make reckless trading decisions
again - Real-life stories of inspirational action: how billionaire traders made it to
the top (and which ones went bust a few times before they got their trading strategy
right)
And much more.
Of course, not every trade you make will
be a winning trade, even when you have mastered these indicators.This book
doesn’t guarantee you a surefire way to make heaps of money, but it does offer you the
opportunity to be a better and more successful trader in less time than you ever thought
possible.Whether you’re an experienced trader or just starting out, this book will equip
you with all the tools you need to take your trading to the next level.If you want to
up your trading game and become a technical analysis expert, then scroll up and click the “Add
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Cloud Computing Solutions Architect: A Hands-On Approach: A Competency-based Textbook for Universities and a Guide for AWS Cloud Certification and Beyond
A recent industry report from Gartner points out that choices related to cloud computing at enterprises have changed from “if” to “how” to build, deploy, consume, manage, secure and integrate cloud services into their operations. The cloud solutions architect is the person who defines the enterprise cloud strategy from a technical point of view and must take responsibility for rolling out these cloud services.
Cloud computing is a transformative paradigm that enables scalable, convenient, on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable computing and networking resources, for efficiently delivering applications and services over the Internet. Amazon Web Services (AWS), a leading provider of cloud platforms and services, defines a cloud solutions architect as one who can provide solution plans for the best architectural practices for cloud applications, can design and deploy highly scalable and fault-tolerant services, can assist in lifting legacy applications and shifting them to the cloud, and can identify and plan for data entry and exit from the cloud platform, choose suitable cloud services based on data, compute, and security requirements. Further, the cloud solutions architect also ensures that enterprise offerings conform to sound principles, such as AWS Well-Architected Framework (WAF) for cloud applications and services.
We have written this textbook, as part of our expanding “A Hands-On Approach”™ series, to meet this need at colleges and universities. This book is written as a textbook for training the next generation of cloud solutions architects for educational programs at colleges and universities, and also accompanying cloud certification programs where students would be interested in obtaining valuable hands-on skills on actual cloud platforms to further develop their knowledge and competency base.
The typical reader is expected to have completed a couple of courses in programming using traditional high-level languages at the college level, and is either a senior or a beginning graduate student in one of the science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) fields. The reader is provided the necessary guidance and knowledge to develop working code for real-world cloud computing applications. Concurrent development of practical applications that accompanies traditional instructional material within the book further enhances the learning process, in our opinion. Furthermore, an accompanying website for this book (http://hands-on-books-series.com) contains additional support for instruction and learning.
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Decarbonise Digital: Facts. Methods. Action.
Look around, and it is clear that we now live in an increasingly digital world. Everywhere we turn, we hear talk of Future Cities, Smart Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Generative AI. Technology and digital solutions are here and growing, with the social, educational, health, and business value of technology unquestionable. But behind the scenes, this growth has a carbon cost that has remained invisible to most of us.
The time has come to start focusing on on reducing the energy consumption of digital and the technological infrastructures, which underpin nearly all of our daily activities. Having spent the last two years engaging with some of the world’s leading cloud service providers, software companies, digital leaders, technology consultancies, and system integrators, I am now of the firm belief that we have an opportunity that could propel the technology sector to the forefront of decarbonisation .
The book is organised into five major parts covering:
- A Foundation section providing an overview of climate change and the impact of digital
- A more detailed Sustainable Software Engineering principles and practices section aimed at providing an in-depth view of the techniques that can be used to deliver greener software products
- An introduction to Green Design to help guide the sustainability of digital products and services even before coding commences
- A Sustainable IT for Technology Leaders section to help readers shape a sustainable IT strategy and consider the process and technology elements needed to be successful
- A People and Culture section to help you consider the importance of building capability, the challenges of eco-anxiety and organisation structure to deliver a Sustainable IT Strategy
Whether you are a software engineer, a designer, an IT leader or manager, we will provide you with practical examples and online self-assessments to help you evaluate your own level of understanding and readiness to take action.
We are now able to hold up a mirror, and what we all need is for you to gaze in it and seize the opportunity to create an even better, faster, more efficient, and planet-friendly version of your incredible digital solutions.
The technology industry is filled with some of the brightest individuals in the world. We are a group of doers, and uniquely capable due to our inventiveness, innovation mindset, and pure determination to solve problems. We must abandon the notion that taking action will necessitate slowing things down or regressing to a less polluting version of the past. In our digital world, we must be progressive in our actions and utilise technological advancements to create the efficiencies required to support the development of digital. But we must recognise that we can only satisfy the technological demands of societies and businesses if we base this expansion on a more sustainable IT industry.
In our digital world we must move forward, our actions be progressive, and able to utilise the advancements in technology to create the efficiencies needed to support the growth of digital.
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Quantum Chemistry and Computing for the Curious: Illustrated with Python and Qiskit® code
Acquire knowledge of quantum chemistry concepts, the postulates of quantum mechanics, and the foundations of quantum computing, and execute illustrations made with Python code, Qiskit, and open-source quantum chemistry packages
Key Features
- Be at the forefront of a quest for increased accuracy in chemistry applications and computing
- Get familiar with some open source quantum chemistry packages to run your own experiments
- Develop awareness of computational chemistry problems by using postulates of quantum mechanics
Book Description
Explore quantum chemical concepts and the postulates of quantum mechanics in a modern fashion, with the intent to see how chemistry and computing intertwine. Along the way you’ll relate these concepts to quantum information theory and computation. We build a framework of computational tools that lead you through traditional computational methods and straight to the forefront of exciting opportunities. These opportunities will rely on achieving next-generation accuracy by going further than the standard approximations such as beyond Born-Oppenheimer calculations.
Discover how leveraging quantum chemistry and computing is a key enabler for overcoming major challenges in the broader chemical industry. The skills that you will learn can be utilized to solve new-age business needs that specifically hinge on quantum chemistry
What you will learn
- Understand mathematical properties of the building blocks of matter
- Run through the principles of quantum mechanics with illustrations
- Design quantum gate circuit computations
- Program in open-source chemistry software packages such as Qiskit®
- Execute state-of-the-art-chemistry calculations and simulations
- Run companion Jupyter notebooks on the cloud with just a web browser
- Explain standard approximations in chemical simulations
Who this book is for
Professionals interested in chemistry and computer science at the early stages of learning, or interested in a career of quantum computational chemistry and quantum computing, including advanced high school and college students. Helpful to have high school level chemistry, mathematics (algebra), and programming. An introductory level of understanding Python is sufficient to read the code presented to illustrate quantum chemistry and computing
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Postulates of quantum mechanics
- Quantum circuit model of computation
- Molecular Hamiltonians
- Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE) algorithm
- Beyond Born-Oppenheimer
- Conclusion
- References
- Glossary
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Coding with the micro:bit – Create Cool Programming Projects (The QuestKids – In Easy Steps)
First, Coding with micro:bit introduces you to the hardware and software features of the BBC micro:bit, including the built-in microphone, speaker, and touch sensor added in micro:bit version 2. You’ll learn new skills such as how to code your micro:bit to play music, send messages, display pictures, and detect light.
- Getting started: This section gives you a tour of the micro:bit and gets you started with coding your first program.
- Basics: Here, you’ll learn to display images and text on the micro:bit’s LED grid.
- Inputs:: This section shows you how to work with the input systems on the micro:bit, like the buttons, the accelerometer, and the light sensor.
Once you’ve mastered these skills, the book guides you through 10 exciting projects, including a temperature sensor, simple interactive games, and even an alarm system!
- The 99 game: This first project is a game of chance that involves throwing the micro:bit among a group of people. You’ll learn more about coding, like using variables and control flow techniques.
- Heads or tails: In this project, you’ll use the LED grid and accelerometer to create a “coin toss” generator that detects when you flip your micro:bit, and displays heads or tails.
- Steady hand game: This game challenges you to hold your micro:bit in your hand as long as you can without wobbling. You’ll also learn more about the micro:bit’s abilities and other fundamental coding techniques.
- Temperature display: Here, you’ll use the micro:bit’s built-in temperature sensor to detect the temperature and scroll it across the LED grid.
- LED control: In this project, you’ll learn how to wire up an external LED and control it with code. This exercise teaches you about using the micro:bit with other components so you can build even bigger projects.
- Trespasser alarm: By connecting a speaker to your micro:bit, you’ll create an alarm system that detects when someone has broken into your room and alerts you by playing a tune.
- Fortune teller: This project ramps up the coding complexity, showing you how to program your micro:bit to tell your fortune just like a Magic 8-Ball!
- Compass: Here, you’ll turn the micro:bit into a real working compass using its built-in magnetometer.
- Radio communication: In this project you’ll use two micro:bits to send and receive radio messages.
- Bag alarm: Using your radio skills from the previous project combined with the accelerometer, you’ll build a bag alarm with two micro:bits. The first micro:bit stays inside your bag and alerts a second micro:bit in your pocket if someone tries to steal your bag.
Each project has been designed to work with both versions of the micro:bit.
You’ll find “Try This” sections that suggest other ways for you to try out your new knowledge. These ideas will inspire you to build your own projects with the micro:bit.
So whether you’re a coding newbie, or you think you know it all, grab your micro:bit and let’s get coding!
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Primary Computing in Action
Presenting practical ideas that support teachers and trainees with the planning, implementation and assessment of the 2014 Primary Computing Curriculum. Demonstrating how freely available apps and web-based applications, programmes for PCs and Macs, can be used creatively to design innovative and engaging activities in the Early Years, Key Stages 1 and 2. Covering all aspects of the 2014 primary curriculum, including computer science, digital literacy and information technology. Includes both plugged and unplugged activities.Read more
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101 Python Challenges with Solutions / Code Listings
This selection of 101 Python programming challenges is targeted at both learners and educators who want to find a challenging and enthusing approach to develop their programming skills using Python. In this book you will find a fully working solution to each of the 101 challenges in the form of annotated Python code listings. We believe that being able to work on these challenges and reverse-engineer the given code will give you a fantastic opportunity to improve your Python skills while discovering new programing techniques. This selection of challenges from the 101computing.net blog will cover all of the essential skills used in procedural programming, focusing on the key programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration. The 101 challenges are organised into ten chapters to help you discover and practise using a range of programming strategies using a step by step approach.Read more
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Computer Science OCR A level H446 Spec. Simplifies teaching by adhering precisely to specification: Detailed, but concise coverage of each section. Great for home-learning &…
Easy to understand; covers H446 course in great detail. See more: https://bytepublishers.company.site . OCR A level: broad, deep, challenging to learn & teach. Written in response to issues encountered teaching the subject. Follows H446 spec. section by section; ensures teachers & students know that all subject matter has been covered. Content is covered in a compact, clear style with colour used throughout to highlight different sections and key content. Shown below is the first part of the contents, as you can see it follows the specification exactly: Component 1: Content of Computer systems 1.1 Characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output & storage devices 1.1.1 Structure & function of the processor (a) Main components of processor (b) Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle including its effects on registers (c) Factors affecting performance of CPU (d) Use of pipelining in a processor to improve efficiency.Read more
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