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'The most important book of 2022.' Dr. Robert Malone Desmet's work
on mass formation theory was brought to the world's attention on
The Joe Rogan Experience and in major alternative news outlets
around the globe. Read this book to get beyond the sound bites! In
The Psychology of Totalitarianism, world-renowned Professor of
Clinical Psychology Mattias Desmet deconstructs the societal
conditions that allow collective hypnosis to take hold. By
analysing the global pandemic, he identifies the phenomenon of
'mass formation' and illustrates how humanity is being forcibly,
unconsciously led into a reality of technocratic totalitarianism,
which aggressively excludes alternative views and relies on
destructive groupthink, vilifying non-conformist thought as
'dissident.' Building on Hannah Arendt's essential work on
totalitarianism, The Origins of Totalitarianism, Desmet offers a
sharp critique of the cultural 'groupthink' that existed
pre-pandemic but has steadily and inexorably advanced during the
Covid crisis. He cautions against the dangers of our current
societal landscape, media consumption, and reliance on manipulative
technologies, offering simple solutions - both individual and
collective - to prevent the willing sacrifice of our ability to
think critically. The Psychology of Totalitarianism serves as an
indispensable and fundamental guide to understanding this key
moment in history. 'Mattias Desmet's [theory of mass formation
hypnosis] is great. . . . Once I kind of started to look for it, I
saw it everywhere.' Eric Clapton
Praised by instructors for its concise, focused approach and
user-friendly format, the Illustrated Series engages both computer
rookies and hot shots in mastering Microsoft Office 2013
applications quickly and efficiently. Skills are accessible and
easy-to-follow thanks to the Illustrated Series' hallmark 2-page
layout, which allows students to see an entire task in one view.
New Learning Outcomes outline the skills covered in each lesson,
and larger full-color screens represent exactly what students
should see on their own computers. Each unit begins with a brief
overview of the principles of the lesson, and introduces a case
study for further application.
Data is humanity's most important new resource. It has the capacity
to provide insight into every aspect of our lives, the planet and
the universe at large; it changes not only what we know but also
how we know it. Exploiting the value of data could improve our
existence as much as - if not more than - previous technological
revolutions. Yet data without empathy is useless. There is a
tendency in data science to forget about the human needs and
feelings of the people who make up the data, the people who work
with the data, and those expected to understand the results.
Without empathy, this precious resource is at best underused, at
worst misused. Data: A Guide to Humans will help you understand how
to properly exploit data, why this is so important, and how
companies and governments are currently using data. It makes a
compelling case for empathy as the crucial factor in elevating our
understanding of data to something which can make a lasting and
essential contribution to your business, your life and maybe even
the world.
This guidance is designed to help those intending to use airborne
laser scanning (ALS), also known as lidar, for archaeological
survey. The aim is to help archaeologists, researchers and those
who manage the historic environment to decide first, whether using
lidar data will actually be beneficial in terms of their research
aims, and second, how the data can be used effectively. The
guidance will be most useful to those who have access to data that
have already been commissioned, or are planning to commission lidar
for a specific purpose. They also provide an introduction to data
interpretation in order to separate archaeological and
non-archaeological features. Although important themes are
introduced, this guidance are not intended as a definitive
explanation of the technique or the complexities of acquiring and
processing the raw data, particularly as this is a still developing
technology. This document is intended to complement 3D Laser
Scanning for Heritage, which covers a wider range of uses of laser
scanning for heritage purposes (Historic England 2018). This
Guidance is a revision of The Light Fantastic: Using Airborne Lidar
in Archaeological Survey published by English Heritage in 2010. The
text has largely been maintained except for certain areas where
major changes have occurred in the ensuing years. This is
particularly true with regard to increased access to data and the
wide range of visualisation techniques now available. The case
studies have also been updated to reflect more recent survey
activity and to include examples from outside Historic England.
Advance your understanding of the Linux command line with this
invaluable resource Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible,
4th Edition is the newest installment in the indispensable series
known to Linux developers all over the world. Packed with concrete
strategies and practical tips, the latest edition includes
brand-new content covering: Understanding the Shell Writing Simple
Script Utilities Producing Database, Web & Email Scripts
Creating Fun Little Shell Scripts Written by accomplished Linux
professionals Christine Bresnahan and Richard Blum, Linux Command
Line and Shell Scripting Bible, 4th Edition teaches readers the
fundamentals and advanced topics necessary for a comprehensive
understanding of shell scripting in Linux. The book is filled with
real-world examples and usable scripts, helping readers navigate
the challenging Linux environment with ease and convenience. The
book is perfect for anyone who uses Linux at home or in the office
and will quickly find a place on every Linux enthusiast's
bookshelf.
SUCCEEDING IN BUSINESS WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE EXCEL 2010,
International Edition prepares your students to solve business
problems by moving beyond the basic "point and click" skills to
think critically about realistic business situations. When students
combine software analysis with their own decision making abilities,
they are more likely meet any business challenge with success. The
Succeeding in Business Series emphasizes problem-solving, critical
thinking, and analysis - challenging students to find efficient and
effective solutions.
NOTE: The OCP Java SE 11 Programmer I Exam 1Z0-815 and Programmer
II Exam 1Z0-816 have been retired (as of October 1, 2020), and
Oracle has released a new Developer Exam 1Z0-819 to replace the
previous exams. The Upgrade Exam 1Z0-817 remains the same. Improve
your preparation for the OCP Java SE 11 Developer exam with these
comprehensive practice tests OCP Oracle Certified Professional Java
SE 11 Developer Practice Tests: Exam 1Z0-819 and Upgrade Exam
1Z0-817 offers readers over 1000 practice questions to help them
hone their skills for the challenging 1Z0-819 exam as well as the
1Z0-817 upgrade exam. Covering all the objective domains that help
readers master the crucial subject areas covered by the exam, OCP
Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 11 Developer Practice Tests
provides domain-by-domain questions as well as additional bonus
practice exams to further solidify the reader's mastery of its
subjects. This book covers topics like: Understanding Java
Technology and Environment Working with Java Operators, Primitives,
and Strings Creating Methods and Lambda Expressions Designing
Classes, Interfaces, Enums, and Annotations Writing Functional
Interfaces and Streams Building Modules and Migrating Applications
to Modules Applying I/O, NIO.2, JDBC, Threads, and Concurrency
Secure Coding in Java SE Application And much more Perfect for
anyone studying for the OCP Java SE 11 Developer and Upgrade exams,
as well as all those who wish to brush up on their Java programming
skills, OCP Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 11 Developer
Practice Tests: Exam 1Z0-819 and Upgade Exam 1Z0-817 is an
indispensable resource that has a place on the bookshelf of every
Java enthusiast, professional, and student.
With over 420k followers on Twitter, The Didn't Happen of the Year
Awards exposes, celebrates and ridicules social media users who,
shall we say, are prone to a little lying exaggeration. Whether
it's Chris Eubank telling the world that aged 18, he should have
won $100k on the American lottery but got diddled out of it by the
grocery store guy only to use it as motivation to win a world title
six years later, or Britney Spears claiming to have run the 100m in
a little over five seconds, the DIDN'T HAPPEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS
OFFICIAL BOOK is full of hyperbole, embellishment and embroidery
from a whole host of online exaggerators. The book is filled with
exclusive content including the real story behind Tom Zanetti and
his supposed helicopter ride which was featured in The Mirror, as
well as how the DHOTYA got brought up in UK Parliament.
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist James Ball takes us
into the depths of the internet to trace the origins and rapid
ascent of QAnon, the movement that mutated from a niche online
conspiracy theory into the world’s first digital pandemic. *A
Financial Times Book to Read in 2023* Imagine a deadly pathogen
that, once created, could infect any person in any part of the
globe within seconds. No need to wait for travellers, trains, or
air traffic to spread it, all you need is an internet connection.
In this gripping investigation, Pulitzer Prize winner James Ball
decodes the cryptic language of the online right and with a
surgeon’s precision tracks the spread of QAnon, the world’s
first digital pandemic. QAnon began as an internet community
dedicated to supporting President Trump and intent on outing a
global cabal of human traffickers. A short, cryptic message posted
by an anonymous user to a niche internet forum in 2017 was the
spark that ignited a global movement. What started as a macabre
game of virtual make-believe quickly spiralled into the spread of
virulently hateful, dangerous messaging – which turned into
tragic, violent actions. Incoherent, chaotic, free from agendas:
QAnon is a one-size-fits all cult conspiracy. From a standoff at
the Hoover Dam, to the storming of the U.S. Capitol on 6 January
2021, to protesting COVID-19 lockdowns, this digital pandemic has
spread globally and shows no signs of stopping. In The Other
Pandemic Ball takes us into the niche pathways through which these
digital pathogens spread, mutate and infect people all across the
globe – but he also argues that the prognosis doesn’t have to
be dire. He shows us that it is possible to treat and cure this
virus in order to build up our digital immune systems, and be
better prepared to survive the next wave.
Gillenson's new edition of "Fundamentals of Database Management
Systems" provides concise coverage of the fundamental topics
necessary for a deep understanding of the basics. In this issue,
there is more emphasis on a practical approach, with new "your
turn" boxes and much more coverage in a separate supplement on how
to implement databases with Access.
In every chapter, the author covers concepts first, then show
how they're implemented in continuing case(s.) "Your Turn" boxes
appear several times throughout the chapter to apply concepts to
projects. And "Concepts in Action" boxes contain examples of
concepts used in practice. This pedagogy is easily demonstrable and
the text also includes more hands-on exercises and projects and a
standard diagramming style for the data modeling diagrams.
Furthermore, revised and updated content and organization includes
more coverage on database control issues, earlier coverage of SQL,
and new coverage on data quality issues.
Four decades after the Oblivion Crisis, Tamriel is threatened anew
by an ancient and all-consuming evil. It is Umbriel, a floating
city that casts a terrifying shadow-for wherever it falls, people
die and rise again.
And it is in Umbriel's shadow that a great adventure begins, and a
group of unlikely heroes meet. A legendary prince with a secret. A
spy on the trail of a vast conspiracy. A mage obsessed with his
desire for revenge. And Annaig, a young girl in whose hands the
fate of Tamriel may rest . . . .
Based on the award-winning "The Elder Scrolls," The Infernal City
is the first of two exhilarating novels following events that
continue the story from "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion," named
2006 Game of the Year.
Build a solid foundation in data analysis skills and pursue a
coveted Data+ certification with this intuitive study guide CompTIA
Data+ Study Guide: Exam DA0-001 delivers easily accessible and
actionable instruction for achieving data analysis competencies
required for the job and on the CompTIA Data+ certification exam.
You'll learn to collect, analyze, and report on various types of
commonly used data, transforming raw data into usable information
for stakeholders and decision makers. With comprehensive coverage
of data concepts and environments, data mining, data analysis,
visualization, and data governance, quality, and controls, this
Study Guide offers: All the information necessary to succeed on the
exam for a widely accepted, entry-level credential that unlocks
lucrative new data analytics and data science career opportunities
100% coverage of objectives for the NEW CompTIA Data+ exam Access
to the Sybex online learning resources, with review questions,
full-length practice exam, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a
glossary of key terms Ideal for anyone seeking a new career in data
analysis, to improve their current data science skills, or hoping
to achieve the coveted CompTIA Data+ certification credential,
CompTIA Data+ Study Guide: Exam DA0-001 provides an invaluable head
start to beginning or accelerating a career as an in-demand data
analyst.
Send emails, stay on top of your finances, and manage your everyday
life with this no-experience-necessary Office 2021 handbook
Microsoft Office offers huge benefits to people of all ages. The
popular software suite has always made creating to-do lists,
sending emails, drafting documents, and processing spreadsheets a
breeze, and the updates and upgrades found in Office 2021 make
those tasks even easier. Office For Seniors For Dummies offers
step-by-step instructions to learn every part of Office 2021,
including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This trusted guide starts at
the very beginning, showing you how to start each application and
understand the interface. It walks you through the most commonly
used functions of each program and explains how to apply it in your
everyday life. Written in large, crystal-clear type and full of
helpful images and screenshots, the book also demonstrates how to:
Stay in touch with friends and family using Office 2021's built-in
communications tools, including Outlook Keep your finances up to
date with functional spreadsheets in Excel Take advantage of
existing Office templates for things like budgets, letters, faxes,
and more You don't have to be a computer scientist to get the most
out of Office 2021. Let this handy guide clarify and demystify some
of the most practical and user-friendly applications available
today.
Information retrieval (IR) is a fundamental task in many real-world
applications such as Web search, question answering systems, and
digital libraries. The core of IR is to identify information
resources relevant to user's information need. Since there might be
more than one relevant resource, the returned result is often
organized as a ranked list of documents according to their
relevance degree against the information need. The ranking property
of IR makes it different from other tasks, and researchers have
devoted substantial efforts to develop a variety of ranking models
in IR. In recent years, the resurgence of deep learning has greatly
advanced this field and led to a hot topic named NeuIR (neural
information retrieval), especially the paradigm of pre-training
methods (PTMs). Owing to sophisticated pre-training objectives and
huge model size, pre-trained models can learn universal language
representations from massive textual data that are beneficial to
the ranking task of IR. Considering the rapid progress of this
direction, this survey provides a systematic review of PTMs in IR.
The authors present an overview of PTMs applied in different
components of an IR system, including the retrieval component and
the re-ranking component. In addition, they introduce PTMs
specifically designed for IR, and summarize available datasets as
well as benchmark leaderboards. Lastly, they discuss some open
challenges and highlight several promising directions with the hope
of inspiring and facilitating more works on these topics for future
research.
The 2nd edition of "Wiley Pathways" "Networking Basics "addresses
diversity and the need for flexibility. Its content focuses on the
fundamentals to help grasp the subject with an emphasis on teaching
job-related skills and practical applications of concepts with
clear and professional language. The core competencies and skills
help users succeed with a variety of built-in learning resources to
practice what they need and understand the content. These resources
enable readers to think critically about their new knowledge and
apply their skills in any situation.
Learn to use, and not be used by, data to make more insightful
decisions The availability of data and various forms of AI unlock
countless possibilities for business decision makers. But what do
you do when you feel pressured to cede your position in the
decision-making process altogether? Decision Intelligence For
Dummies pumps the brakes on the growing trend to take human beings
out of the decision loop and walks you through the best way to make
data-informed but human-driven decisions. The book shows you how to
achieve maximum flexibility by using every available resource, and
not just raw data, to make the most insightful decisions possible.
In this timely book, you'll learn to: Make data a means to an end,
rather than an end in itself, by expanding your decision-making
inquiries Find a new path to solid decisions that includes, but
isn't dominated, by quantitative data Measure the results of your
new framework to prove its effectiveness and efficiency and expand
it to a whole team or company Perfect for business leaders in
technology and finance, Decision Intelligence For Dummies is ideal
for anyone who recognizes that data is not the only powerful tool
in your decision-making toolbox. This book shows you how to be
guided, and not ruled, by the data.
The Destiny Grimoire Anthology is a must-have collectible lore
compendium assembled for Destiny's devoted and enlightened scholars
and lore lovers, as well as fans of fantasy and science fiction
storytelling. The Destiny Grimoire Anthology weaves tales from
multiple sources together for the first time, casting new light on
Destiny's most legendary heroes, infamous villains, and their
greatest moments of triumph and tragedy.
The first edition of 3D Laser Scanning for Heritage was published
in 2007 and originated from the Heritage3D project that in 2006
considered the development of professional guidance for laser
scanning in archaeology and architecture. Publication of the second
edition in 2011 continued the aims of the original document in
providing updated guidance on the use of three-dimensional (3D)
laser scanning across the heritage sector. By reflecting on the
technological advances made since 2011, such as the speed,
resolution, mobility and portability of modern laser scanning
systems and their integration with other sensor solutions, the
guidance presented in this third edition should assist
archaeologists, conservators and other cultural heritage
professionals unfamiliar with the approach in making the best
possible use of this now highly developed technique.
Software engineering is as much about teamwork as it is about
technology. This introductory textbook covers both. For courses
featuring a team project, it offers tips and templates for aligning
classroom concepts with the needs of the students' projects.
Students will learn how software is developed in industry by
adopting agile methods, discovering requirements, designing modular
systems, selecting effective tests, and using metrics to track
progress. The book also covers the 'why' behind the 'how-to', to
prepare students for advances in industry practices. The chapters
explore ways of eliciting what users really want, how clean
architecture divides and conquers the inherent complexity of
software systems, how test coverage is essential for detecting the
inevitable defects in code, and much more. Ravi Sethi provides
real-life case studies and examples to demonstrate practical
applications of the concepts. Online resources include sample
project materials for students, and lecture slides for instructors.
Brand yourself like a pro on LinkedIn LinkedIn multiplies what you
know by the power of who you know to deliver the number one social
platform for business professionals and new job seekers. LinkedIn
For Dummies shows LinkedIn newcomers the best ways to discover new
opportunities, enhance their personal brand, network with other
professionals, and give an exponential boost to their career.
Consider this book a passport to help you connect more successfully
with many of LinkedIn's 660+ million members in over 200 countries,
as well as an expert guide to the platform's tools and features and
the proven tactics that get you noticed. In this friendly,
all-access introduction to the LinkedIn scene, entrepreneurship
guru Joel Elad clues you in on the essentials. Get the latest
insight on how to create an attractive profile that will make
employers give you a second glance as well as techniques for making
useful connections across the globe. In no time at all you'll also
be right at home with the profile user interface and getting busy
with adding content, searching for career opportunities, and, if
you're looking to hire for your company, recruiting top candidates.
Build your personal brand and market it Sell yourself by
highlighting skills, awards, and endorsements Get connected with
LinkedIn groups Manage and make introductions via InMail
Relationships matter: LinkedIn For Dummies gives you the online
social skills to turn six degrees of separation into the
colleagues, mentors, and friends who will transform your
career--and your life.
This guidance on Building Information Modelling for heritage
(Historic BIM) offers guidance for owners, end-users and
professionals in the fields of heritage and construction. By
raising awareness of the potential advantages of a BIM approach,
this guidance will help users successfully implement BIM in
heritage projects. Historic BIM is, by definition, a
multi-disciplinary process that requires the input and
collaboration of professionals with very different skillsets. It is
also a fast-developing field in terms of research, official
guidance, standards and professional practice. This publication
addresses the issues surrounding the production and use of BIM for
history buildings, and provides information about guidance and
standards available elsewhere for managing a building's entire life
cycle effectively.
'A must read for anyone interested in the 4-day week' - Heejung
Chung, professor at the University of Kent and author of The
Flexibility Paradox 'This invaluable book offers a clear way
forward: we don't need to burn ourselves out, we can work less and
get more done' - Rebecca Seal, author of SOLO: How To Work Alone
(And Not Lose Your Mind) The 4-day week is no longer just an idea.
Following successful trials in countries as far apart as New
Zealand and the United Kingdom (where nearly all companies involved
opted to continue beyond the pilot), research now shows that a
shorter workweek benefits both companies and employees, increasing
productivity, wellbeing and staff retention. Work Less, Do More
offers a practical framework for making the 4-day week a reality in
your business, whatever its sector and size. Top expert and Silicon
Valley-based consultant Alex Pang helps you: -Identify the best
pattern for your company -Assemble your team -Define what success
looks like -Think through worst-case scenarios and troubleshoot
potential difficulties -Put your plan into action So whether you
are a founder who wants to make the 4-day week a reality, an
employee who needs to make the case for a shorter working pattern
to your board, or a manager who wonders whether this could give
your team an extra edge, this is the only book you need to make the
4-day week work for you.
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