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Introducing "Building Smart Devices and Home Automation Systems with Raspberry Pi and IoT" – the ultimate guide that will transform your ordinary home into a smart and connected living space! Are you ready to unleash the power of Raspberry Pi and IoT technologies? This eBook is the perfect resource for both beginners and advanced users alike. Dive into 41 comprehensive chapters that cover every aspect of smart home automation and IoT device development. From setting up your Raspberry Pi to designing and prototyping custom IoT devices, this book will take you on a journey to explore ...

Imagine stepping into a fully immersive game, socializing with friends from around the globe in a virtual lounge, or exercising in an environment tailored to your exact preferences—all from the comfort of your home. Smart Entertainment explores the incredible advancements in AR/VR technologies that are turning these fantasies into realities, and reveals the innovative applications that will shape how we relax, connect, and have fun in the future.

What if your minimum wage job could become the foundation for lasting wealth? Living paycheck to paycheck doesn’t have to be your forever. You don’t need a six-figure salary, rich parents, or a lucky break to break free. You just need a new strategy—and the courage to believe it's possible. If you’re tired of working endlessly just to stay afloat, this book is your breakthrough. You’ve been told wealth is out of reach unless you already have money. But what if the real problem isn’t your income—it’s the system that taught you how to manage it? Struggling to save, drowning in...

With over one million copies sold - Smart Women Finish Rich is one of the most popular financial books for women ever written. A perennial bestseller for over two decades, now Bach returns with a completely updated, expanded, and revised edition, Smart Women Finish Rich, to address the new financial concerns and opportunities for today's women.

😩 Tired of wasting hours on boring, repetitive tasks? 🚀 Wish you could automate your work without writing a single line of code?This short & practical guide is your gateway to n8n, the open-source, no-code automation tool that puts the power of workflows right in your hands. ✨ Unlike closed platforms like Zapier or Make, n8n is self-hosted, fully customizable, and gives you complete control of your data 🔒. It's flexible, powerful, and ready to scale with you. Inside this book, you'll discover: ✅ What n8n is — and why it's a game-changer in workflow automation ⚡ How to build...

Unlock the power of OpenAI’s AgentKit and learn how to design, build, and deploy intelligent AI agents that can automate complex tasks and interact with the real world. This book offers a clear, practical, and beginner-friendly introduction to AgentKit—covering everything from core concepts to integration, deployment, and best practices. Whether you’re a developer, AI enthusiast, or business professional, you’ll discover how to harness AgentKit to create efficient, safe, and scalable agents. Key Highlights: Understand the fundamentals of OpenAI’s AgentKit Learn how agents think, ...

Two books in one powerful guide! Financial Freedom and Career Clarity gives teens and young adults the tools to master money, discover strengths, and plan a future they’ll love. Learn to budget, save, build credit, explore careers, and gain real-world experience—plus get two FREE printable workbooks to help you take action now.

From the essentials of smart home design to advanced topics like AI-driven healthcare, sustainable energy solutions, and immersive entertainment systems, this book offers actionable insights and inspiring case studies to empower you to embrace the future of living. Whether you're a tech-savvy homeowner, an architect, or an enthusiast dreaming of a smarter world, this book provides the knowledge and tools to bring your vision to life. Explore detailed case studies, forward-thinking predictions, and step-by-step guidance to make the smart home of tomorrow a reality today.

In Smart Money Smart Kids, financial expert and best-selling author Dave Ramsey and his daughter Rachel Cruze equip parents to teach their children how to win with money. Starting with the basics like working, spending, saving, and giving, and moving into more challenging issues like avoiding debt for life, paying cash for college, and battling discontentment, Dave and Rachel present a no-nonsense, common-sense approach for changing your family tree.

In Starting a Business: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Profitable Business, veteran entrepreneur Arthur Bell takes you through every essential step of launching and growing a successful business. With over 25 years of experience, he breaks it down into clear, actionable strategies anyone can follow—no business degree required.

Number one New York Times best-selling author David Bach has helped millions of couples plan for a future they love with more than 7 million of his books in print. And now, completely updated, and revised, Smart Couples Finish Rich, America’s favorite money book for couples, is back. You’ll discover the latest techniques to live a life as a couple, where your values align, and your money decisions become easier.

Struggling to make sense of financial statements? Feeling overwhelmed by the numbers and unsure how to gauge the health of your business? Financial Statements ASAP is your roadmap to financial clarity. With renowned finance expert John Cousins as your guide, you'll learn to decipher balance sheets and income statements with confidence. Through relatable examples and straightforward explanations, Cousins breaks down complex financial concepts—empowering entrepreneurs, managers, and investors alike with practical tools to both measure the performance of a business, and make sound decisions....

Unlock the Power of AI—No Coding Required Whether you're an entrepreneur, freelancer, educator, or just curious about artificial intelligence, this hands-on guide will teach you how to build smart, scalable AI tools without writing a single line of code. Building AI Tools Without Coding walks you step by step through real-world projects using top no-code platforms like Zapier, Make.com, Notion AI, Airtable, and Google Sheets. From automating emails and generating content to building chatbots and smart CRMs, this book shows you how to turn AI into a practical superpower—fast.Inside ...

Blended families face unique challenges, and sadly, good intentions aren’t always enough. With so many complex relationships involved, all the normal rules for family life change, even how you apply something as simple as the five love languages. That’s why Gary Chapman, the best-selling author of The Five Love Languages and national expert on stepfamilies, Ron Deal, join together in this book to teach you how the five love languages can help your blended family.

Hey you...you saw the title. You get the deal. You’re smart. You’ve made a few dollars. You’ve done what the financial books and websites tell you to do. So why isn’t it working? Maybe emotions and expectations are getting in the way of good sense - or you’re paying attention to the wrong people. If you’ve started counting your lattes, for god’s sake, just stop. Listen to this book instead. After decades of working as a Wall Street trader, investment adviser, and money expert for CBS News, Jill Schlesinger reveals 13 costly mistakes you may be making right now with your money.

Unlock the secrets to building wealth like Warren Buffett with this concise guide to value investing. In this ebook, you’ll discover how to choose quality companies, harness the power of compound interest, and maintain emotional discipline to achieve long-term success in the stock market. Learn Buffett’s timeless investment strategies and apply them to your own portfolio, regardless of your level of experience. Become a "mini Warren Buffett" and take control of your financial future with proven methods that stand the test of time.

Unlock the secrets to building lasting wealth and take control of your financial future with “The Smart Investor: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Building Wealth and Diversifying Your Portfolio.” Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your investing skills, this comprehensive guide gives you the strategies, insights, and tools to grow your money confidently and strategically. Inside, you’ll discover how to: Master the fundamentals of investing in stocks, bonds, real estate, and alternative assets. Build a diversified portfolio that balances growth, income, and risk....

Step into the future of education with Dr. Samuel Li’s groundbreaking exploration of how Generative AI, immersive technologies, and metaverse classrooms are reshaping learning for the next generation. Smart Education is part of the acclaimed Building Digital Twin Metaverse Cities book series, which provides insights into how emerging technologies are revolutionizing every aspect of our lives.

Many guides assume prior knowledge or dive into complex strategies, leaving beginners confused. The New Digital Gold: A Simple Guide to Cryptocurrency takes a different approach. Designed for complete beginners, it simplifies the essentials—no prior experience required.

Do you struggle each day to keep your life on track? Do you struggle through the day with little energy left at the end of it for anything fun? If so, then this is the book for you. Within this book you will learn how to use your evening time to develop a routine that will lead to positive changes for your day. You will learn that a productive and positive day begins the night before, and that what you do, or sometimes not do, in the evenings will impact you for the day to come.