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Dave Thomas and Andy Hunt wrote the first edition of this influential book in 1999 to help their clients create better software and rediscover the joy of coding. These lessons have helped a generation of programmers examine the very essence of software development. Now, 20 years later, this new edition re-examines what it means to be a modern programmer. Topics range from personal responsibility and career development to architectural techniques for keeping your code flexible and easy to adapt and reuse.

The Kennedy wives saw history up close - and made history in some cases. They knew wealth and privilege, but we are bonded to them by losses that are our losses, too. The Kennedy women - fierce, intelligent, and very private - belong to us. Not because of their glamour but because of their grief and misfortunes. The Kennedy Wives takes an unflinching look at the women who married into the Kennedy family and their distinct roles.

First there was Girt. Now comes... True Girt. In this side-splitting sequel to his best-selling history, David Hunt takes us to the Australian frontier. This was the Wild South, home to hardy pioneers, gun-slinging bushrangers, directionally challenged explorers, nervous indigenous people, Caroline Chisholm and sheep. Lots of sheep.

Southern Afghanistan, 2005. NATO forces are battling the Taliban across Kandahar Province. In a terrifying twist, the rebels unearth a tactical nuclear bomb lost in the final days of the Soviet occupation. The years buried in the sand have damaged it, so the Taliban seeks the help of al Qaeda to secure replacement parts through its contacts in Saudi Arabia, the Opium Cartel, and the Russian Mafia. Doing so, however, inadvertently alerts the Americans, the Russians, and the Israelis.

Getting our emotions under control can be a bit of a challenge, especially when our emotions are so overwhelming. Anger can hold you back when you don't know how to express it in a healthy way. This book will teach you how to deal with anger in healthy ways. You will learn: *How to express anger in a healthy way *How to release anger from the past that won't seem to go away *How to overcome the self-defeating thoughts that continue to upset you *How to overcome passive aggression *How to handle people who annoy you It's time to break out of the chains that are keeping you tied down. It's ...

Improve Your Life and Be Amazing Becoming a more interesting person can be done without turning your entire life upside down. It's more about making simple, yet effective changes in your daily routine. Some of the most effective changes are the same ones that we have complete control over. This book can help you make the transition. You will learn: *How to have an interesting appearance *How to be magnetic *How to have interesting conversations *How to articulate when you are having conversations *How to stop procrastinating about trying new things *How to avoid a common trap that murders ...

The unthinkable has happened: ISIS, covertly assisted by Pakistan's intelligence services, has acquired nuclear weapons and the ability to deliver them anywhere in the world. They begin with an attack at Bagram Airfield, America's largest military base in Afghanistan. A second weapon is detonated in Battery Park in New York City. The blast levels a square mile of Manhattan, including the Financial District. Hundreds of thousands perish. The American economy is in chaos. Banks close their doors.

Girt. No word could better capture the essence of Australia.... In this hilarious history, David Hunt reveals the truth of Australia's past, from megafauna to Macquarie - the cock-ups and curiosities, the forgotten eccentrics and Eureka moments that have made us who we are. Girt introduces forgotten heroes like Mary McLoghlin, transported for the crime of "felony of sock", and Trim the cat, who beat a French monkey to become the first animal to circumnavigate Australia.

Best Ways To Burn Fat and Lose Weight Naturally Are you trying to burn fat without having to starve yourself? This book talks about some of the best ways to burn fat without having to take supplements. Burning fat does not have to be a chore. I have actually noticed better results by eating more often. Find out: -How often you should eat -How to use beverages to your advantage -What your diet should look like -How to control your body weight -How to exercise to burn fat -How many calories you should be consuming -Why it's important to take breaks from your diet -Plus more Burning fat is not...

Girt Nation introduces Alfred Deakin, the Liberal necromancer whose dead advisors made Australia a better place to live, and Banjo Paterson, the jihadist who called on God and the Prophet to drive the Australian infidels from the Sudan ‘like sand before the gale’. And meet Catherine Helen Spence, the feminist polymath who envisaged a utopian future of free contraceptives, easy divorce and immigration restrictions to prevent the ‘Chinese coming to destroy all we have struggled for’!

Many of us tend to underestimate the power of our own thoughts. Our thoughts can either help us or hold us back. You are the one who will decide the outcome of many of the things that happen in your life. In a way, you create your future based on the way that you think in the present. This book will teach you: -How to prevent negative thoughts from turning into negative emotions -How to break out of your comfort zone -How to use expectation to your advantage -How to get past your self-critical thoughts -How to become a much happier person -How to regain control over your life -How to battle...

Becoming A Happy Person is Fun Are you grieving the loss of someone who was close to you? Do you feel stuck in overwhelmingly negative life experiences? Have you been struggling to gain peace of mind? With everything going on in the world, it can seem increasingly difficult to become happy. There are so many things out there in the world, such as sadness and loneliness that can make you feel like there is no hope. This book can help you understand how to turn loneliness into solitude, how to make the best of the present time, how to gain a new perspective, and much more. Unless you learn ...

Would you like to learn how to build confidence? Confidence can allow you to pursue your dreams and goals, while a lack of confidence can interfere with your life on every level. Since confident people know that they can handle whatever comes their way, they aren't discouraged by setbacks. This book can help you break through those negative mindsets that hold you back. Here are some of the things you will learn: -The number one thing that kills our confidence -How to believe in yourself without being unrealistic -How to build strength and courage -How to obtain peace of mind -How to boost ...

There is evil in the woods and it wants you dead. They warned us not to enter, but we didn't listen. The call too strong to ignore. And now there is no one left to save us. Beware, these things within the forest will rip out your heart and devour your soul. You will tremble as they revel in your madness, taking everything from you and leaving you with nothing. Delve inside this anthology of what truly lurks within the shadows of the trees.

Are you shy? Are you introverted? Do you suffer from social anxiety? Do you want to make more friends? Do you want to have better relationships? We are all told that saying, "Hello" can go a long way. But is a friendly greeting really enough to give our social lives the kind of boost that we are looking for? Social Skills Can Improve Your Life Whether you wish to have success with relationships, friendships, or business encounters, social skills are very important to have. You will learn: *How to prevent social anxiety from controlling your life *Which conversation topics to focus on *Which...

A thoroughly updated introduction to the concepts, methods, and standards of critical thinking, A Practical Guide to Critical Thinking: Deciding What to Do and Believe, Second Edition is a unique presentation of the formal strategies used when thinking through reasons and arguments in many areas of expertise. Pursuing an interdisciplinary approach to critical thinking, the audiobook offers a broad conception of critical thinking and explores the practical relevance to conducting research across fields such as, business, education, and the biological sciences.

The ability to focus is crucial if you wish to accomplish your goals, realize your dreams, or achieve your desires. When we try to accomplish our goals, many of us tend to struggle. We encounter problems, and many of these problems are related to a lack of focus. As we lose our focus for the things that are the most important to us, our lives begin to lack meaning. Don't allow that to happen. Whatever your goals may be, the power of focusing on them should not be underestimated. This book will teach you how to develop your mind for goal accomplishment. You will learn: *How to become ...

There exists a certain breed of churchgoers who possess a peculiar set of personal traits and fixed beliefs that disguise themselves as Christian values. They love the word "Jesus", but are almost indifferent to the words of Jesus. Christianity for them is little more than a merry-go-round going nowhere. They are the ones who give religion a bad name, misrepresenting the greatest moral example the world has ever known.

Although this book is primarily focused on teenagers and young adults, the concepts can certainly be applied to people of All Ages. It can be difficult to determine which things you really need, and which things you don't need. This book is intended to motivate you to minimize your money-spending habits without having to sacrifice necessities and entertainment. Have Fun Find out what you can do for fun without having to spend too much money. You can still go out and have a good time with some tips that you will learn. Making money is only one part of the wealth-building battle. It's time to...

I Hate Black People Who Hate Black People examines the untreated spiritual disorder of Black self-hate and disrespect.