Real Problems

For any task you might want to do, there's a right way, a wrong way, and a way so monumentally complex, excessive, and inadvisable that no one would ever try it. How To is a guide to the third kind of approach. It's full of highly impractical advice for everything from landing a plane to digging a hole.

It was one of the most reliable jokes in Charlie Hill’s stand-up routine: “My people are from Wisconsin. We used to be from New York. We had a little real estate problem.” In We Had a Little Real Estate Problem, acclaimed comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff focuses on one of comedy’s most significant and little-known stories: how, despite having been denied representation in the entertainment industry, Native Americans have influenced and advanced the art form.

A darkly funny short story about one woman’s reflections on the routes she’s taken through life and the detours she’s made along the way. Doubts and guilt swirl through her mind as she rides the train to her fertility appointment. Each stop stirs up introspective thoughts on her marriage, the loss of her baby, and the lover who got away—contemplations that push her ever closer to wondering if she’s made the right decisions.

99% of the time what we THINK is the problem is actually NOT the problem. We’ve all been there. You thought you solved a tough problem, and then it’s back again. Or you’ve worked and reworked your solution and you’re hitting dead ends. Why? We have been taught to find answers to problems, not to question the problem itself. We are still using strategies we learned in elementary school to solve complex, non-routine, difficult and potentially dangerous problems.

Too often, the sales process is all about fear. Customers are afraid that they will be talked into making a mistake; salespeople dread being unable to close the deal and make their quotas. No one is happy. Mahan Khalsa and Randy Illig offer a better way. Salespeople, they argue, do best when they focus 100 percent on helping clients succeed. When customers are successful, both buyer and seller win. When they aren't, both lose.

The hardest part of leadership is mastering the inevitable high-risk, high-stakes challenges you will face. Whether you're making a split-second decision when your business is knocked sideways or you're finding the best strategy to navigate business-critical long-term circumstances, how can you be in peak form in those most crucial moments? Leadership coaching legends David Noble and Carol Kauffman show you how with their innovative new framework—MOVE—which equips you with the tactics you need to slow down high-stakes situations before they speed you up.

Get straight to the point with a toolkit that turns tough problems into clear solutions.

Edge AI is transforming the way computers interact with the real world, allowing IoT devices to make decisions using the 99% of sensor data that was previously discarded due to cost, bandwidth, or power limitations. With techniques like embedded machine learning, developers can capture human intuition and deploy it to any target—from ultra-low power microcontrollers to embedded Linux devices.

3 books in 1 Unique life philosophy, powerful techniques & formulas to expand consciousness, raise karma, relinquish negativity, find your eternal reality, awaken the soul within and become a master thinker having tremendous control over emotions & focus; A REAL YOU who has been created to win in each & every situation/moment of life be it any!!! It does not mean that problems will end in life. In fact, problems are inevitable, part of everybody's life & a perfect divine plan to make you grow & evolve in life. Then what is the problem; it is the loss of your natural ability to cross hurdles...

You are a celestial being created from the cosmos. There is no need to be an astrologer to look up to the stars. They exist for all of us, and are ready to share their all-knowing truth. The stars have answers for all of your questions and curiosities.

Forget the fantasy. This is muscle-building without the syringes, lies, or Photoshop filters. No Juice, No Problem is the definitive guide for anyone serious about building real muscle—without performance-enhancing drugs. In a world where social media is flooded with chemically enhanced physiques pretending to be “natural,” this book cuts through the deception and lays out exactly what’s possible through disciplined, drug-free training. Written with ruthless honesty and zero fluff, this guide demolishes the myths that plague modern fitness—from toning nonsense to influencer scams...

Tired of hiring overpriced contractors for basic repairs? Sick of feeling helpless when something breaks in your home? The DIY Life Upgrade is your no-nonsense blueprint for reclaiming control—one tool, one task, one solved problem at a time. Written in the brutally honest voice of a seasoned expert who’s spent decades fixing everything the “pros” overcharge for, this book strips away the hype and teaches you how to do it yourself—without excuses. You won’t find cute projects or HGTV fluff here. You’ll learn real, practical skills that save you thousands and make you useful in...

Meet Justin Campbell. He’s a newly minted MBA who’s landed a coveted job in consulting. He’s headed to Chicago to serve HGS, a large client with an intriguing new technology its executives haven’t yet decided how to exploit. Constrained by a short timeline and limited information, Justin and his team use state-of-the-art strategy tools to analyze various possibilities. But Justin soon finds the application of his strategy toolkit isn’t as straightforward as he’d expected.

Enjoy figuring out creative solutions to real-world problems that have led to important inventions, discoveries, and innovations throughout history! The problems in this audiobook are related to erudition in fundamental areas - nature, technology, business, science, how things work, or why things are made in a certain way. But, unlike in trivia or jeopardy, you most probably do not know the answer. Instead, logic, out-of-the-box thinking, or intuition leap should be added to your knowledge to puzzle out the correct solution.

Getting stuck in life is a guarantee. Staying stuck is a choice. In The Art of Changing Course, amputee, diabetic record-holding powerlifter, and renowned motivational speaker and author Chris Ruden provides a clear-cut process that walks listeners through digestible, actionable stages to get unstuck, allowing you to rise beyond simple awareness of the desire to change and become the person you truly want to be.

In this helpful how-to, author Tom Kendrick reveals field-proven principles for navigating high-pressure situations, so you can overcome any obstacle. Even with a terrific project management program in place, problems can arise to derail your team’s hard work. This book explores a wide range of challenging scenarios and practical solutions and is packed with insightful answers to over 100 of your most urgent project management questions.

The Trolley Problem Explained: Understanding the Philosophy, Ethics, and Real-World Impact of Moral Decision-Making is your comprehensive guide to one of the most fascinating and influential thought experiments in moral philosophy. From its origins in the work of Philippa Foot and Judith Jarvis Thomson to its modern applications in medicine, artificial intelligence, law enforcement, and military ethics, this book explores the trolley problem from every angle. Each chapter offers a unique perspective—philosophical, psychological, and cultural—ensuring a deep and well-rounded ...

What If the Real Problem… Is Math Itself? As a substitute teacher, homeschooling parent, and unapologetic cultural critic, Theo Rhising takes a blowtorch to the sacred cow of compulsory math—revealing how this outdated rite of passage crushes curiosity, squanders youth, and props up a system more concerned with compliance than critical thinking. Why are teens still forced through years of abstract math they'll never use—trig, calculus, polynomials—while graduating clueless about taxes, budgeting, or building a life that actually works? Why is math treated as sacred when, for most, ...

Why this book HOA Problems Solved: An Essential Guide for Homeowners and Board Members Are you thinking of buying a home in a development with a homeowners association (HOA)? Or are you already living in one and feeling frustrated by the rules, fees, and conflicts? If so, you need to read HOA Problems Solved: An Essential Guide for Homeowners and Board Members. This book will give you the facts, insights, and strategies you need to deal with common HOA issues and protect your rights as a homeowner. You will learn: - How HOAs came to be and why they have so much power over your property and ...

Unlock Your Leadership Potential with Mindset for PMP Are you ready to develop the adaptive mindset of a top-performing project manager? If the answer is YES, then Mindset for PMP is the perfect resource for you!If you find yourself struggling with high-pressure decision-making, team leadership, or staying focused under stress, this book provides the mental frameworks and practical tools to bridge the gap between knowledge and execution. This isn’t just another theory-heavy book—it’s a hands-on guide packed with real-world scenarios, practical exercises, and leadership strategies to ...