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Success Equation: Untangling Skill and Luck in Business, Sports, and Investing
"Much of what we experience in life results from a combination of skill and luck." -- From the Introduction The trick, of course, is figuring out just how many of our successes (and failures) can be attributed to each--and how we can learn to tell the difference ahead of time. In most domains of life, skill and luck seem hopelessly entangled. Different levels of skill and varying degrees of good and bad luck are the realities that shape our lives--yet few of us are adept at accurately distinguishing between the two. Imagine what we could accomplish if we were able to tease out these two threads, examine them, and use the resulting knowledge to make better decisions. In this provocative book, Michael Mauboussin helps to untangle these intricate strands to offer the structure needed to analyze the relative importance of skill and luck. He offers concrete suggestions for making these insights work to your advantage. Once we understand the extent to which skill and luck contribute to our achievements, we can learn to deal with them in making decisions. The Success Equation helps us move toward this goal by: - Establishing a foundation so we better understand skill and luck, and can pinpoint where each is most relevant
- Helping us develop the analytical tools necessary to understand skill and luck
- Offering concrete suggestions about how to take these findings and put them to work Showcasing Mauboussin's trademark wit, insight, and analytical genius, The Success Equation is a must-read for anyone seeking to make better decisions--in business and in life.
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Making of Bigfoot: The Inside Story
Bigfoot! Huge, hairy, foul smelling, this legendary apelike animal continues to captivate the public's imagination. This fascination hinges on a single piece of motion-picture film shot in northern California in 1967. For thirty-five years, Bigfoot believers have been convinced that this sixty-second piece of film proves the physical reality of Bigfoot.But now comes a book that demolishes that belief, that produces final proof that the film footage is a hoax.The Making of Bigfoot tells the amazing story of Roger Patterson of Yakima, Washington. A part-time rodeo rider, chronically unemployed and dying of cancer, Patterson propelled himself into short-lived fame and fortune by exploiting his obsession with the Bigfoot subject and leveraging his expertise in manipulating and conning people to pull off one of the world's great hoaxes.Living within two hours of Patterson's hometown, for three years paranormal investigator and author Greg Long interviewed more than forty witnesses in Yakima who knew Patterson intimately. The voices of these witnesses, combined with facts unearthed from newspaper archives, books, and court documents, tell the real story of Roger Patterson.Both tragic and comical, a unique slice of Americana, The Making of Bigfoot captures the testimony of a colorful cast of characters who bring to life a man and a time in the 1960s when Bigfoot strode into the American imagination, and the world embraced a myth. -
Cairo Trilogy: Palace Walk, Palace of Desire, Sugar Street; Introduction by Sabry Hafez
Nobel Prize-winner Naguib Mahfouz's magnificent epic trilogy of colonial Egypt--Palace Walk, Palace of Desire, and Sugar Street--together for the first time in one beautiful hardcover volume. The masterwork of the Nobel Prize-winning author, the three novels of The Cairo Trilogy trace three generations of the family of tyrannical patriarch Al-Sayyid Ahmad Abd al-Jawad, who rules his household with a strict hand while living a secret life of self-indulgence. Palace Walk introduces us to his gentle, oppressed wife, Amina, his cloistered daughters, Aisha and Khadija, and his three sons-the tragic and idealistic Fahmy, the dissolute hedonist Yasin, and the soul-searching intellectual Kamal. Al-Sayyid Ahmad's rebellious children struggle to move beyond his domination in Palace of Desire, as the world around them opens to the currents of modernity and political and domestic turmoil brought by the 1920s. Sugar Street brings Mahfouz's vivid tapestry of an evolving Egypt to a dramatic climax as the aging patriarch sees one grandson become a communist, one a Muslim fundamentalist, and one the lover of a powerful politician. Throughout the trilogy, the family's trials mirror those of their turbulent country during the years spanning the two World Wars, as change comes to a society that has resisted it for centuries. Filled with compelling drama, earthy humor, and remarkable insight, "The Cairo Trilogy extends our knowledge of life; it also confirms it" (The Boston Globe). Everyman's Library pursues the highest production standards, printing on acid-free cream-colored paper, with full-cloth cases with two-color foil stamping, decorative endpapers, silk ribbon markers, European-style half-round spines, and a full-color illustrated jacket. Contemporary Classics include an introduction, a select bibliography, and a chronology of the author's life and times. -
Firearm Blueing and Browning
- Timeless information in an easy-to-use format with a new foreword added
- Popular and little-known methods explained
- Includes useful weights and measures charts
This practical and precise guide to the chemical and heat coloring of all barrel steels and gun metals covers the earliest soft carbon methods to the latest rustless techniques--some 230 formulae in all. Also included are ways to remove rust, barrel finishes, and nickel plating by chemical means. It's a classic, comprehensive reference of interest to professional and amateur gunsmiths, restorers, collectors, and shooters alike. -
Understanding A3 Thinking: A Critical Component of Toyota's PDCA Management System
The A3 report has proven to be a key tool in Toyota's successful move toward organizational efficiency. The power of the A3 report, however, derives not from the report itself, but rather from the development of the dynamic culture required for the implementation of an A3 system. Winner of a Shingo Research and Professional Publication Prize, this manual highlights the deep learning and professional development that occurs in the A3 process. The authors show that the report is especially effective when implemented in conjunction with a PDCA-based management philosophy. It includes practical advice on how to write and review A3 reports.
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I Hear Freedom: The Great Migration, Free Jazz, and Black Power
In the 1960s, a musical revolution took place in the industrial landscapes of Cleveland and Detroit. Disenchanted with the strictures of bebop, musicians forged a new style--free jazz--that took inspiration from a vast range of sources, including figures such as Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, and John Coltrane; African and Middle Eastern music; avant-garde modernism; and the politics and aesthetics of Black Power. How did this radical movement come about, and what explains its creativity and vitality?
Based on interviews with dozens of musicians, I Hear Freedom tells the story of free jazz and its connection to the broader Black experience. Cisco Bradley demonstrates that although this part of the free jazz movement arose in the Midwest, it is deeply rooted in the musical traditions and aesthetics that the Great Migration brought from the South. As postwar urban renewal projects fractured Black communities, musicians drew on this heritage to create new forms of expression. Figures such as Albert Ayler, Donald Ayler, Charles Tyler, Frank Wright, Bobby Few, Charles Moore, and Faruq Z. Bey developed distinct artistic visions, often influenced by their involvement in Black liberation movements. I Hear Freedom chronicles the Cleveland and Detroit free jazz scenes, and it follows musicians to New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and beyond. A revelatory oral history, this book shows that free jazz is a uniquely Black style shaped by mobility, community, and the struggle for freedom. -
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Wave, Listen to Me! 11
From the legendary creator of Blade of the Immortal comes something completely different: the wild ride of one disgruntled young woman down the rapids of talk radio! FREEDOM AT LAST
Despite her best attempts at a daring rescue, Minare ends up trapped alongside Mizuho with no sign of rescue in sight. With both an assistant director and a host missing, Mato scrambles to get something together for their late-night slot. In doing so, he gets in touch with a shadowy figure of the past--the very person Minare reminded him of when he discovered her... -
Paper Quilling for Beginners: Your Complete Guide to Creating Stunning Paper Art
Dive into the delightful world of paper quilling with Paper Quilling for Beginners: Your Complete Guide to Creating Stunning Paper Art. This book is the perfect companion for those new to the craft, providing everything you need to start creating beautiful, intricate paper designs. Inside, you'll find: Essential Tools and Materials: A comprehensive list of everything you'll need to get started. Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear, detailed guidance on basic to advanced quilling techniques. Inspirational Projects: A variety of projects to help you practice and perfect your skills, from simple shapes to complex patterns. Whether you want to create unique home décor, thoughtful gifts, or simply enjoy a new hobby, this book has something for everyone. With its easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful illustrations, you'll be crafting stunning paper art in no time. Unleash your creativity and discover the endless possibilities of paper quilling today! -
Fear of Too Much Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts
The book John Grisham calls "a clear and poignant indictment of criminal injustice in America"Called "passionate and eye-opening" by Booklist, The Fear of Too Much Justice, by the legendary death penalty attorney Stephen B. Bright and legal scholar James Kwak, offers a heart-wrenching overview of how the criminal legal system fails to live up to the values of equality and justice. The book ranges from people convicted of crimes and condemned to death because of their race and poverty to poor people squeezed for cash by private probation companies because of trivial violations. Bright and Kwak also offer examples from places around the country that are making progress toward justice.
With a foreword by Bryan Stevenson, and now in an accessible paperback format, this "urgent call to action . . . is an invaluable resource" (Publishers Weekly).
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Complete DASH Diet Cookbook for Seniors: 2000 Days of Delicious, Heart-Healthy, Easy-to-Prepare Low-Sodium Recipes to Lower Blood Pressure and Support
★Experience Hypertension-Free Living and Optimal Wellness with Heart-Healthy, Easy-to-Follow Recipes in "The Complete DASH Diet Cookbook for Seniors"★❓Are you a senior struggling with high blood pressure or worried about your cardiovascular health? -
Spring Rain: A Life Lived in Gardens
"Marc Hamer knows how to live--simply, sparely, reverently, abundantly. Spring Rain is a tonic for the soul."--Sy Montgomery, author of How to Be A Good Creature From the beloved author of How to Catch a Mole and Seed to Dust comes a highly original memoir of childhood, old age, and the restorative power of gardens. Best enjoyed in a single sitting under the shade of a tree, this inventive and curative book captures the moment when an adventurous young boy who traveled the world in his mind meets the old man he becomes. Together, they build a new garden from a neglected plot behind his house on the edge of town. Retired professional gardener Marc Hamer has always found the answers to life's questions in the natural world, whether as a child watching ants, as a young man living homeless in the countryside, or as a professional gardener creating places of calm and restoration for others. Now in his sixties, he is finally creating a garden for himself, at his home in Cardiff, Wales. This moving memoir follows his process as he shares what he's learned, from the spring of youth to his autumn years, and reflects on how we reconcile our childhoods with where we end up. In Hamer's own words, "Spring Rain is about the joy of your own back garden. It is a story about the joy of small things, the world in a grain of sand, a universe in a small garden, with love for all the insects and slugs and flowers and weeds and seeds and roots and boundaries and shade and weather that the garden contains." -
Fatty Liver Diet Cookbook for Seniors: Delicious, Easy-to-Prepare Dishes That Support Liver Health
Are You Struggling to Manage Fatty Liver Disease? Do You Worry About Your Health as You Age? Discover the Key to a Healthier, Happier Life with the Fatty Liver Diet Cookbook for Seniors!
As we age, our health concerns become more pressing, especially when dealing with conditions like fatty liver disease. Do you often feel overwhelmed by dietary restrictions and wonder how to make nourishing meals that are also delicious? Are you looking for a practical guide that caters specifically to your needs as a senior?
Fatty Liver Diet Cookbook for Seniors is here to transform your life! This essential cookbook is designed to address your unique dietary needs, providing you with the knowledge and tools to manage fatty liver disease effectively.
Five Benefits of Following the Fatty Liver Diet Cookbook for SeniorsEnhanced Liver Health: Discover recipes that support liver function and promote healing, helping you manage and potentially reverse fatty liver disease.
Increased Energy Levels: Enjoy meals that boost your energy, leaving you feeling revitalized and ready to tackle your day with vigor.
Improved Digestive Health: Benefit from easy-to-digest foods that enhance your digestive system, reducing discomfort and improving overall well-being.
Weight Management: Find out how to maintain a healthy weight with balanced, nutritious meals that keep you satisfied and prevent overeating.
Delicious and Easy-to-Make Recipes: Savor a variety of tasty meals that are simple to prepare, making it easier than ever to stick to a healthy diet.
We understand that starting a new diet can be daunting, especially with so much conflicting information out there. Here's how our book addresses common concerns:
Worried About Complicated Recipes? Our cookbook is filled with straightforward, easy-to-follow recipes designed with seniors in mind. You don't need to be a culinary expert to enjoy these meals!
Concerned About Taste? We believe that healthy eating should never be boring. Our recipes are crafted to be both nutritious and delicious, ensuring you look forward to every meal.
Unsure About What Foods to Avoid or Include? Our book provides clear guidelines on what to eat and what to avoid, making it simple to follow a liver-friendly diet without any guesswork.
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In this comprehensive cookbook, you'll find a wealth of resources, including:
Healthy recipes specifically designed to support liver health
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50 tasty recipes that make healthy eating enjoyable
Don't let fatty liver disease dictate your life. Take control of your health today with the Fatty Liver Diet Cookbook for Seniors. Click the buy button to get your copy now and embark on a journey to a healthier, happier you!
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Transfigurations
Ten years of visionary artwork from a rare artist embraced by critics, spiritual leaders, and the general public during his lifetime. * Includes essays on Grey's work by the renowned art critic Donald Kuspit and by Stephen Larsen, author of Fire in the Mind: The Authorized Biography of Joseph Campbell. * The long-awaited follow-up to Sacred Mirrors. Every once in a great while an artist emerges who does more than simply reflect the social trends of the time. These artists are able to transcend established thinking and help us redefine ourselves and our world. Today, a growing number of art critics, philosophers, and spiritual seekers believe they have found that vision in the art of Alex Grey.
Transfigurations is the eagerly awaited follow-up to Sacred Mirrors, one of the most successful art books of the 1990s. It includes all of Grey's major works completed in the past decade, including the masterful seven-paneled altarpiece Nature of Mind, called "the grand climax of Grey's art" by Donald Kuspit. Grey's portrayals of human beings blend scientific exactitude with visionary depictions of universal life energy, leading us on the soul's journey from material world encasement to recovery of our divinely illuminated core. -
Lehne's Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants
**Selected for 2025 Doody's Core Titles(R) with "Essential Purchase" designation in Advanced Practice** Lehne's Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants, Third Edition builds on the same foundation of clearly explained, up-to-date, and clinically current content as Lehne's trusted undergraduate text, while focusing on the information that advanced practice nurses and Physician Assistants specifically need for safe and effective prescribing. Introductory chapters provide foundational content in the areas of prescriptive authority, rational drug selection, prescription writing, and promoting positive outcomes of drug therapy. Core drug chapters focus on the drugs that you will most commonly see in clinical practice. Pharmacotherapeutic decision-making is emphasized, with Black Box Warnings and new Drug Decision Guide boxes. This edition features completely updated content with new chapters on drugs for sexual dysfunction and drugs for transgender health. It's everything you need to be a safe and effective prescriber!- UPDATED! Content throughout reflects the latest drug information and evidence-based treatment guidelines and protocols
- NEW! Drugs for Sexual Dysfunction and Drugs for Transgender Health chapters in a newly combined Reproductive Health unit promote health equity
- NEW! Drug Decision Guide boxes for selected drugs emphasize a rational process for drug selection
- NEW! Clinical Pearls boxes highlight expert tips for rational drug prescription
- NEW! Chapter-opening Evolve links and "Top 300" drug icons throughout identify drugs that appear on the Top 300 prescribed drug list to help you focus your study time
- ENHANCED! Introductory chapters emphasize prescriber-level pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics content
- NEW! Coverage addresses immunizations and therapeutics (e.g., Regeneron, Resdemivir, dexamethasone) for SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19)
- UPDATED! Enhanced coverage of sexually transmitted infections reflects the latest evidence-based guidelines
- NEW! Drug content addresses medications for ectoparasite infestations
- Introductory chapters tailored to the specific needs of beginning prescribers cover topics such as prescriptive authority, rational drug selection and prescription writing, and promoting positive outcomes of drug therapy
- Carefully focused pharmacotherapeutics content reflects the drugs most commonly seen and used by primary and acute care prescribers, with an emphasis not on the first drug discovered or developed in each drug class, but on the agents most often used today
- Chapters address primary care drugs first, as appropriate, followed by acute care drugs
- Prescriber-focused pedagogical aids further reinforce the most important information for prescribers
- UNIQUE! Summary of Key Prescribing Considerations at the end of each drug chapter provides a concise summary of essential prescriber information
- Coverage of interprofessional collaboration addresses the growing global emphasis on interprofessional collaboration and incorporates opportunities for interprofessional collaborative practice throughout
- Integrated coverage of Canadian trade names appears throughout and is highlighted with a familiar maple-leaf icon
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Idiocy
An audacious, unabashedly transgressive memoir about two acts of escape by the author: rebelling aginst his family to seek a freer life in Paris and then, later, from the French military during the Algerian War. Pierre Guyotat was one of the most radical and uncompromising writers of the twentieth century, a literary successor to Sade, Bataille, and Genet whose visceral fictions and bold experiments with language have earned him cult status in France and abroad. Idiocy is his searing memoir of coming of age between 1958 and 1962, when he discovered his burgeoning sexuality and aptitude for rebellion--first against his father, whom he escaped to become a writer in Paris, then against the French military authorities as a conscript in the Algerian War. Guyotat recounts the atrocities he witnessed first-hand in Algeria, as well as his own harrowing experience of being arrested for inciting desertion and imprisoned in a hole in the ground for three months. Guyotat wields his language like a scalpel, merciless in his exploration of human brutality in all its horrible, granular detail. Yet his generous depictions of camaraderie and friendship are just as unflinching. The winner of the 2018 Prix Médicis, Idiocy is an incisive condemnation of violence and colonialism, and a bracing, hallucinatory late masterpiece from a writer hailed by Edmund White as "one of the few geniuses of our day."
