Small Machine

It's not easy being a 20th century private eye in 23rd century London. Sebastian Poe realised this first hand long ago, but when you're obsessed with living in black and white, wearing a fedora and trenchcoat and doing your best to ignore all technological advances of the last two hundred years, trivial matters like profitability and personal hygiene go out the window. So when he gets a new client, who's rich, stunningly beautiful and needs his help finding the killers of her twice dead husband, he throws himself at the case with gusto and the assistance of his cybernetic dog Halfie and a ...

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO CLAUDE COWORK — NOW FULLY UPDATED FOR DISPATCH, COMPUTER USE, PLUGINS, AND EVERYTHING ANTHROPIC HAS SHIPPED SINCE LAUNCH. Claude Cowork launched in January 2026 and changed what's possible for knowledge workers. Delegate real tasks to AI: organising files, creating documents, extracting data from receipts, conducting research — all without writing a single line of code. This handbook was the first comprehensive guide to Cowork. This second edition brings it fully up to date with a product that has moved fast. Since launch, Anthropic has shipped Windows support, a...

For all its old-fashioned charm, Forbes Abbot is far from the close-knit community that ex-Londoners Mallory and Kate Lawson expected. In this village, everyday squabbles can quickly turn to murder. As the couple begins to settle into their new life away from the big city, it isn't long until they're thrown into the horror and mayhem of a true Midsomer Murders mystery. Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby has encountered many intriguing cases in his years on the force, but soon he will discover that the incident of the ghost in the machine is the most challenging of them all.

Escape the 9-5. Build Your Own Business. Take Control of Your Future. After years in a draining job, feeling overworked, underpaid, and stuck in the same paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, it’s impossible not to wonder: "Is this all there is?" Every day, you watch others start businesses, make money online, and finally quit their jobs. If they can do it, why can’t you? If you’re tired of wasting time in a job that doesn’t value you and you’re looking for a proven, step-by-step plan to start a business—without quitting your job, going into debt, or wasting months on trial and error—...

If you want a more agile, productive, and efficient business by using the Six Sigma Methodology, then keep reading… Do you want your business to consistently deliver exceptional products? Do you want to meet your customers’ needs while also reducing costs? Do you want to put an end to waste and inefficiency in the workplace? You’re in the right place. Every business wants to meet the triple bottom line… and then some. But meeting your customers’ needs while staying profitable and ensuring your stakeholders and employees are happy is a delicate balancing act. So why not maximize ...

Discover how thousands of Europeans are generating substantial monthly income from spaces smaller than most parking spots. "The Backyard Business" is your complete roadmap to building a profitable micro-enterprise that leverages the growing demand for local, sustainable products. PROVEN STRATEGIES FOR MAXIMUM PROFITABILITY This isn't another gardening book - it's a comprehensive business manual that shows you how to: Generate €1,000-€5,000+ monthly from minimal space investment Choose high-profit crops that command premium prices (€50-€200 per square meter) Design intensive growing ...

A year and a half after the collapse of civilization, pirates plague the Atlantic, the Saint Lawrence River is a radioactive dead-zone, and the forests of Quebec are succumbing to disease. With insufficient supplies to last until autumn, the survivors in Eastern Canada have no choice but to flee. A final evacuation is planned, to migrate across the breadth of irradiated North America to what they hope will be permanent safety on the Pacific coast.

Ronit Enos has been there and in Profit First for Salons, she walks you through exactly what she did to take control of her business — and her life — in this must-listen book for salon, spa, and barbershop owners. Enos teaches you the proven Profit First formula so you can master it to build profits, destroy debt, eliminate the work-overwork cycle, and become financially sound – no matter where you’re starting from.

Are you trapped in the business you built? You started your company seeking freedom and success, but now you're working longer hours than any employee. Vacations get interrupted by "emergencies." Your phone never stops. The business that was supposed to create freedom has become your prison. It doesn't have to be this way. Imagine your business running smoothly without your constant involvement. Picture checking metrics occasionally instead of putting out fires daily. Envision having time for family, travel, or new ventures while your company continues generating profits. This isn't a ...

Nowadays, the world is changing fast toward global automation, even in the world of work! It’s a golden moment for those who want to ride this wave and build financial freedom, getting back much more time for their loved ones, their passions, and their lifestyle. Step by step, you’ll discover the world of vending machines, forging your skills in this profitable market.

Are you trapped in a false choice between your company's soul and the pressure to automate? Every headline screams about AI, and every consultant tells you to digitize, automate, and scale. But you've built your successful small or medium-sized business on personal connections, human relationships, and a culture that feels like family. The pressure to adopt new technology feels like a threat to everything that makes your business special. What if there’s a third way? In The Soul of the Machine, veteran business advisor Tom Glover reveals that the struggle between people and technology is ...

Pop-Corn Business Secrets Revealed - Learn How to Make Cash Hand Over Fist With Your Own Kettle Corn Business. Rob Seils, long-time kettle corn business veteran, spills the secrets of this wildly profitable business. "Kettle Corn Cash Machine" is the perfect guide for walking you through one of the hottest and most lucrative food businesses on the planet. Imagine huge numbers of happy customers who gladly turnover Cash for your yummy treat. This book explains how to make that a reality. Learn if this is the right business for you by answering 5 simple questions. Get an insider’s view on ...

What if your company could close deals… even when you’re asleep? Right now, your revenue depends on heroic bursts of effort—late-night emails, last-minute discounts, and adrenaline-fueled closes. One big deal saves the quarter. One lost deal ruins it. From the outside, it looks like success. On the inside, it feels like a treadmill set to maximum speed. Welcome to the Million-Dollar Hamster Wheel—the place where founders, executives, and high performers become the single biggest bottleneck in their own growth. In Master of Sales, lawyer, entrepreneur, and influence strategist Joseph...

Stop Being a "Busy but Broke" Contractor. Start Building a Revenue Machine. Are you tired of working 60+ hours a week, only to watch your margins disappear into overhead, fuel costs, and administrative chaos? You aren't alone. Thousands of physical service business owners in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and general contracting are trapped in a cycle of "job-to-job" survival. You’ve been told that scaling means buying more trucks and working harder. That is a lie. The Local Revenue Machine reveals why the old "territory" model of home services is dead. In the age of AI search and digital-...

Unlock the True Power of AI and Transform Your Work, Creativity, and Productivity Are you tired of getting generic, underwhelming answers from ChatGPT? Do you watch in frustration as others seem to magically generate incredible content, automate their workflows, and achieve staggering productivity—while your results fall flat? The secret isn't just having access to the tool; it's knowing the proven, repeatable method to command it. Welcome to The ChatGPT Prompt Engineering Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Writing Prompts That Unlock the Full Power of AI for Business, Creativity, and ...

How to Get Your Credit Score Back with Proven Methods to Fix Debt in No Time You're probably feeling overwhelmed right now wondering how in the world you're going to get out of debt, never mind start repairing your credit score. It's easy to feel like giving up when you're struggling with debt and your credit score is in the dumps. It's not your fault. Maybe the economy tanked, you got sick, or maybe you just made some mistakes. But that doesn't mean you have to suffer forever. That's where this book comes in. Credit Repair Secrets was written for people just like you who are determined to ...

I have been in the ATM owning and operating business for years. It first started when I was looking to implement a way to give the customers in my convenience store another outlet for gaining access to cash easily. After I implemented an ATM in my own store, I realized that there were probably many other small business owners who needed access to the same service for their customers, too. My ATM fleet operation boomed! In this book, I will tell you everything you need to know from start to flourish (not “finish”) when starting your own ATM business.

A luminous memoir by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Jayne Anne Phillips Jayne Anne Phillips grew up in the small town of Buckhannon, West Virginia. The distinctly American landscape of Appalachia - dense with forests and small churches, rich in history and misunderstandings - has been the great...

Build Smarter. Create Faster. Scale Without Burnout. Still creating all your content alone? The Solopreneur’s AI Content Machine is a practical, step-by-step guide designed specifically for solopreneurs who need consistent, high-quality content—but don’t have the time, budget, or team to do it all manually. This book cuts through AI hype and focuses on what actually works for single-person businesses. You’ll learn how to build your own AI-powered content studio, master prompt engineering from beginner to advanced levels, and confidently use AI tools while navigating ethical and ...

"If you’re looking for a hero, you’ve got the wrong guy. I’m just the guy you walk past without looking twice." Peyton Pieters knows exactly what he is: a "loser" in the eyes of his classmates and a ghost in the eyes of Amber Wilson. As graduation looms like a funeral for the only life he's ever known, Peyton is tired of playing the part of the invisible rebel. He’s about to make a reckless, desperate play for the girl he’s watched from the sidelines for years. But this isn't a movie, and confidence isn't a superpower—it’s a choice that feels a lot like jumping off a cliff. In...