Real Problems

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Real-World Blueprint to Critical Thinking, Logic & Decision Making is the guide you need. Backed by cognitive science and grounded in real-life examples, this hands-on workbook helps you outthink bias, avoid manipulation, and make better choices in every area of life.

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.

📘 Practical Electrical Engineering Real-World Problems • Diagrams • NEC Standards • 500+ Solved ExamplesYour Complete Guide to Circuits, Transformers, Motors, and Panels Electrical engineering doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Practical Electrical Engineering takes you beyond theory and gives you the tools to design, analyze, and troubleshoot real systems with confidence. This book bridges the gap between classroom concepts and field applications by combining: ✔ Concise explanations – Circuits, transformers, motors, conductors, breakers, panels, grounding, and lighting. ✔ ...

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.

How are you? Are you well? Do you remember what it is like to feel good? Or maybe you never felt very good throughout your whole life. Feeling good happens for a reason. It is when all the cells of your body have what they need to function properly, and that is the reason we feel well. You will enjoy reading this book because it will answer many questions you may have about your health and the cause of disease. It will show you how to become healthy and avoid the culprits of aging. You will learn which supplements are essential, such as Vitamin D, Magnesium, Iodine, Lithium and Zinc. You ...

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.

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...

Discover the hidden patterns that shape our world. Nothing exists in isolation. From ecosystems and economies to families, organizations, and digital networks, every part of life is influenced by connections and feedback loops. Webs of Connection: Exploring Systems Theory and Its Real-World Applications introduces readers to the powerful ideas of systems theory, showing how it can be used to understand complexity, solve problems, and build resilience in an unpredictable world. Explore systems in action across science, society, and technology. In this engaging and accessible book, you will ...

If you constantly second-guess yourself, overanalyze small decisions, or feel mentally drained trying to solve problems, this audiobook offers a transformative shift. Designed for busy professionals and thinkers ready to level up their logic, this powerful 10-in-1 guide gives you the clarity and structure you’ve been missing. Through modern examples, proven tools, and timeless mental models, you’ll learn how to think critically under pressure, make confident decisions, and protect yourself from manipulation, bias, and misinformation. This isn’t about learning more—it’s about thinking better.

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

Age-proofing an older relative's living space, figuring out powers of attorney, spotting and dealing with signs of dementia, asking them to give up the car keys or consider assisted living . . . the first step toward tackling these concerns and more is an honest, informed discussion. Here are prompts and road maps for twenty-seven essential conversations—with your parent, other family members, and health care providers.

Are you drowning in anxiety, fatigue, and depression—and desperate to find a natural way out? This is the powerful, true story of how one man battled decades of darkness and emerged into the light—without drugs, without therapy, and without giving up. In Freedom from the Fog, Russell Symonds shares a life-changing personal journey through the debilitating maze of mental and physical illness. Haunted by panic attacks, chronic fatigue, agoraphobia, and soul-crushing depression, he set out on a path of self-healing when the medical system failed him. The answer wasn’t in another pill. It...

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...

Master the Essential Life Skills They Don’t Teach in SchoolGrowing up is challenging enough without having to figure out everything through trial and error. This comprehensive guide equips teenagers with the practical knowledge and mindsets needed to navigate the path to adulthood with confidence. Unlike traditional textbooks that focus on academic subjects, Skills for Teens to Be Awesome at Life delivers straightforward advice on what truly matters: mental well-being, building healthy relationships, making smart decisions, managing money, finding your path, and much more. Inside, you'll ...

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, ...

Stop Overpaying for Repairs: Learn How to Fix Your Car with Confidence—Even If You’ve Never Touched a Wrench 🎁 Inside the book you will have access to 3 bonuses content! Tired of feeling helpless every time your car makes a weird noise or a warning light flashes? Frustrated with overpriced repair bills you barely understand? Wish you could fix basic car issues yourself… but don’t even know where to start? You're not alone—and this book was written exactly for YOU. "Auto Repair for Beginners: Fix It Yourself" is the confidence-boosting, wallet-saving guide that empowers everyday...