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If 20 percent of the population implemented half the solutions in this book, it would solve the biggest global problems. All without writing to politicians, joining protests, signing petitions, or being angry at the people that are causing the problems. Good solutions are often different from conventional environmental wisdom. The average American adult has a carbon footprint of 30 tons per year. Replacing a petroleum car with an electric car will cut 2 tons. But if you live in a cold climate and you switch from electric heat to a rocket mass heater, you will cut 27 tons!

Are you tired of the rat race and longing for a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle? Are you ready to trade in your 9-5 for a life on your own terms? Look no further than Building an Economically Sustainable Homestead. This comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through the process of designing and building a self-sufficient homestead that not only supports your family's needs but also provides a source of income. With practical advice, insider tips, and real-life success stories, you'll learn how to turn your homestead dreams into a profitable reality. Chapter 1 lays the foundation by ...

Do you know a person who just seems to “have it all” when it comes to closing sales deals? What is it about that person that makes them wealthy? In this program, best-selling author Chris Widener outlines the tools to gain trust, build respect, develop admiration and create loyalty with everyone you meet. Chris has used these skills to build a successful speaking career, which has led to him sharing the stage with US Presidents, NFL players and being asked to speak at Harvard Business School.

Unlock the art of kisses and sensual exploration in this unique book that will guide you through exciting techniques to enhance your sex life. Kisses are a unique way to express emotions between men and women. Exploring the body with lips during a kiss can be exciting. Stimulating erogenous zones not only on the penis can enhance pleasure. Using sexual toys like vibrators can keep the sexual life alive. Communication and trust are key to improving love life. Remember to explore, communicate, and experiment for a more fulfilling sexual life! From stimulating erogenous zones to using sexual ...

Life as Aileen knew it ended when she woke up in a morgue sporting a new set of fangs after a wild night out. Now, as a courier for the supernatural world, she balances figuring out this whole vampire thing with making enough to support her ice cream habit. When a job goes disastrously awry and ends with a body on the ground, Aileen finds herself in over her head as she draws the attention of a powerful creature intent on her death.

The self is the ultimate subject. It thinks, perceives, imagines, creates, feels, and identifies. Yet we can see it no more than we can see the brain. We understand it through metaphor, rather than direct observation. A useful concept for talking about it is sense of self. An impression of the subjective, sense of self is not a mirror reflection of a physical object; rather, it’s the experience of what it’s like to be you. Self-building is an expansion and deepening of the sense of self. It’s a continuous, fluid process. Human beings are never stagnant; we either grow or deteriorate. ...

Naruto: The Child of Prophecy In a world shaped by legendary shinobi, hidden villages, and powerful forces, one boy's destiny holds the key to the future. Born as an orphan and shunned by his village, Naruto Uzumaki harbors the immense power of the Nine-Tails, a fearsome beast sealed within him at birth. Yet despite the darkness that surrounds him, Naruto's unyielding spirit and dream of becoming the Hokage, the strongest ninja in the Hidden Leaf Village, push him to overcome every obstacle.

Unlock the World of Neural Networks in Python! Ready to dive into AI and machine learning? This guide makes it easy, even if you're a Python pro or a total beginner!

Unlock the mysteries of the cosmos from your own backyard with "Building a Low-Cost Radio Telescope." This comprehensive eBook invites hobbyists, science enthusiasts, and curious minds to delve into the fascinating world of radio astronomy with a practical, hands-on approach. Embark on an astronomical adventure that demystifies the allure of invisible radio waves and their celestial sources, revealing how they help us explore the universe. Begin your journey by understanding the fundamentals of radio waves and their propagation through the vastness of space. From there, discover the ...

The only human student at Mather's School of Magick, Phineas Smith has a target on his back. Born with the rare ability to tap into unlimited magick, he finds both Faerie Courts want his allegiance - and will do anything to get it. They don't realize he can't levitate a feather, much less defend the Faerie Realm as it slips into civil war. Unseelie Prince Roark Lyne, Phineas's roommate - and self-proclaimed arch-nemesis - is beautiful and brave and a pain in the ass.

Confidence has been scientifically proven to directly affect our happiness. As pressures from society increase, low self-esteem, and social anxiety have become all too common for many amazing people. This phenomenon shows itself in a loss of words, public shyness or an inability to connect with others. Thankfully, confidence is a skill that almost anyone can learn.

The Memory Palace Technique, also known as the "Method of Loci," is a powerful memory improvement technique that has been used for thousands of years. It is based on the idea of using mental imagery and spatial memory to remember information. The technique involves creating a mental image of a familiar place, such as a house or building, and then linking specific pieces of information to different locations within that place. This audiobook will teach you everything you need to know about the Method of Loci and how it can be very helpful in enhancing your memory and recall.

Unlock the secrets to ensuring your family’s financial future with Building Lasting Wealth, the essential guide to understanding and creating generational wealth. This eBook provides meticulous insights into the principles and practices that can turn fleeting financial gains into an enduring legacy. Begin your journey with an exploration of generational wealth and its importance, dismantling common misconceptions that might hold you back. You’ll learn to establish strong foundations by setting financial goals and mastering the art of budgeting, paving the way for a secure financial ...

Saxon, Tudor, Georgian, Regency, even Victorian and Edwardian are all well-recognised architectural styles, displaying the influence of the events that mark each period. Thurley looks at how the architecture of England has evolved over a thousand years, uncovering the beliefs, ideas and aspirations of the people who commissioned them, built them and lived in them. He tells the fascinating story of the development of architecture and the advancements in both structural performance and aesthetic effect.

In Building Analytics Teams, John K. Thompson, with his 30+ years of experience and expertise, illustrates the fundamental concepts of building and managing a high-performance analytics team, including what to do, who to hire, projects to undertake, and what to avoid in the journey of building an analytically sound team. The core processes in creating an effective analytics team and the importance of the business decision-making life cycle are explored to help achieve initial and sustainable success.

Senior level superintendents on projects should be the chief people officers (CPO) of their teams. This position does a less physical work and more mentoring of others doing the work. In fact, while most entry level superintendent positions execute work, senior leaders lead, organize, and build teams. This book is about building remarkable teams that build remarkable projects. To do this, you must have three key things: a multiplier leader, a strong team, and a strenuous performance target, goal, or milestone. With these three in place, any team can win! This book will help you become the ...

When it comes to financing and saving, many teenagers don’t seem to understand the kind of power and responsibility that comes with money. Whether you have a part-time job or you get an allowance from your parents, saving and budgeting are a huge part of what makes you independent.

Entrepreneur and celebrity hairstylist Kiyah Wright knows exactly what it takes to amass wealth in the hair and beauty industry. In From Beauty to Business, Wright breaks down her seven proven success principles that helped her achieve her goals: developing a success mindset, understanding the business of the beauty business, finding your niche, diversifying with multiple streams of income, growing your platform to grow your profits, preparing for the unexpected, and planning for your future.

Getting rich is not a matter of environment, for, if it were, all the people in certain neighborhoods would become wealthy; the people of one city would all be rich, while those of other towns would all be poor; or the inhabitants of one state would roll in wealth, while those of an adjoining state would be in poverty. But everywhere we see rich and poor living side by side, in the same environment, and often engaged in the same vocations.

Do you want to venture into the world of real estate investment, but don’t know where to begin? Stop the guesswork and start taking action today! Discover practical and proven strategies that can help you thrive in the world of real estate investment. This book offers golden insights into various investment avenues, personal experiences, risk management techniques, and the discipline required for making calculated real estate decisions, all from an industry expert with over two decades of experience.