302 color pages and paperback, “NO Grid Survival Projects is the Only Book you Need to Survive a World without Electricity”. Inside, you'll find 70 ingenious projects that can help you protect your own family in times of economic crisis, long-term blackouts, riots, hyperinflation, hurricanes, martial law, war or other unforeseen events that may come our way. The immediate payoff of having these simple projects installed is that they make you independent and self-sufficient on your own property. You don’t want to depend on anyone for your basic survival needs! This book was written by Michael Major, a veteran, survivalist and self-taught DIY-er with decades of experience building completely unique projects that have already helped hundreds of people generate electricity, harvest and filter rainwater, grow and preserve food and natural remedies, set traps, stockpile fuel long-term and many…many others. As this is a physical book you can still have access to all the life-saving information inside even during a blackout or after an EMP. But the best thing you can do is add these simple projects to your property before something like that ever happens. Here are just a few of the projects you will find with complete sketches, materials and step-by-step instructions: Pressurized Rainwater Harvesting and Purification System: You will discover how to create an ingenious rainwater harvesting system capable of storing 165 gallons of water that would otherwise just go to waste. Because the water is stored vertically, it’s also pressurized by gravity, and you’ll be able to use it without a pump or siphon... The Backyard Power Plant (with battery bank): The Backyard Power Plant is an independent, DIY solar energy system that’s designed to keep a small fridge, a TV, and a laptop running during a blackout or after an EMP. The solar panels, the battery bank, and all the other components would not be affected. Read more

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AISomething new entered our world in November 2022—the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could do previously. Wharton professor Ethan Mollick immediately understood what ChatGPT meant: after millions of years on our own, humans had developed a kind of co-intelligence that could augment, or even replace, human thinking. Through his writing, speaking, and teaching, Mollick has become one of the most prominent and provocative explainers of AI, focusing on the practical aspects of how these new tools for thought can transform our world.In Co-Intelligence, Mollick urges us to engage with AI as co-worker, co-teacher, and coach. He assesses its profound impact on business and education, using dozens of real-time examples of AI in action. Co-Intelligence shows what it means to think and work together with smart machines, and why it's imperative that we master that skill.Mollick challenges us to utilize AI's enormous power without losing our identity, to learn from it without being misled, and to harness its gifts to create a better human future. Wide ranging, hugely thought-provoking, optimistic, and lucid, Co-Intelligence reveals the promise and power of this new era.A limited amount of text-to-speech is used throughout the title for specific characters to achieve a particular creative effect, and the title is otherwise narrated by a human. Read more

The INSTANT New York Times bestsellerInstant Los Angeles Times bestseller“In Nuclear War: A Scenario, Annie Jacobsen gives us a vivid picture of what could happen if our nuclear guardians fail…Terrifying.”—Wall Street JournalThere is only one scenario other than an asteroid strike that could end the world as we know it in a matter of hours: nuclear war. And one of the triggers for that war would be a nuclear missile inbound toward the United States.Every generation, a journalist has looked deep into the heart of the nuclear military establishment: the technologies, the safeguards, the plans, and the risks. These investigations are vital to how we understand the world we really live in—where one nuclear missile will beget one in return, and where the choreography of the world’s end requires massive decisions made on seconds’ notice with information that is only as good as the intelligence we have.Pulitzer Prize finalist Annie Jacobsen’s Nuclear War: A Scenario explores this ticking-clock scenario, based on dozens of exclusive new interviews with military and civilian experts who have built the weapons, have been privy to the response plans, and have been responsible for those decisions should they have needed to be made. Nuclear War: A Scenario examines the handful of minutes after a nuclear missile launch. It is essential listening, and unlike any other book in its depth and urgency. Read more

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AISomething new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could do previously. Wharton professor Ethan Mollick immediately understood what ChatGPT meant: after millions of years on our own, humans had developed a kind of co-intelligence that could augment, or even replace, human thinking. Through his writing, speaking, and teaching, Mollick has become one of the most prominent and provocative explainers of AI, focusing on the practical aspects of how these new tools for thought can transform our world. In Co-Intelligence, Mollick urges us to engage with AI as co-worker, co-teacher, and coach. He assesses its profound impact on business and education, using dozens of real-time examples of AI in action. Co-Intelligence shows what it means to think and work together with smart machines, and why it's imperative that we master that skill. Mollick challenges us to utilize AI's enormous power without losing our identity, to learn from it without being misled, and to harness its gifts to create a better human future. Wide ranging, hugely thought-provoking, optimistic, and lucid, Co-Intelligence reveals the promise and power of this new era. Read more

"Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.""The way to avoid what is strong is to strike what is weak."   "There's not a dated maxim or vague prescription in it." — Newsweek. Investing in The Art of War extends beyond mere quotes of maxims for military tactics; it's a comprehensive guide for enhancing strategic thinking in business, law, and sports. This timeless treatise, spanning over 2,000 years, offers insight into leadership, planning, tactics, and deception, proving invaluable across various domains of modern competition and personal achievement.Hardcover and compact, this edition is divided into 13 chapters, providing a short history of Chinese warfare and extensive research into the different aspects of each maxim. A handsome volume, affordably priced for personal use and gifting. Comprehensive Edition: More than just maxims, this volume, divided into 13 chapters, provides a clear and concise overview of the different types of conflict, the factors that contribute to victory, and the strategies that can be used to achieve it. History of Chinese Warfare: Sun Tzu's The Art of War is regarded as the oldest treatise on warfare. This edition is an unabridged republication of the 1944 edition, originally published by The Military Service Publishing Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It provides a short history of Chinese warfare written by Brig. Gen. Thomas R. Phillips, U.S. Army, for the 1944 edition.  Great Value and Affordably Priced: Printed in the USA at an affordable price, this hardcover edition represents an investment in a timeless piece of wisdom that transcends its ancient origins. Cherished Collectible: This compact edition provides a comfortable reading experience in a durable format, ensuring it can be passed down as a cherished collectible. It is a prized addition to any library, withstanding the test of time in both physical and intellectual value. Giftable: This book is a wonderful reference guide and makes a charming gift for birthdays, Father’s Day, graduation, or any other time of the year. English Translation: The English translation of the text of The Art of War was made by Lionel Giles and was first published in 1910 by Luzac & Co., London. Summaries of some of the translator’s annotations are included in brackets in this edition.  History enthusiasts, business thought leaders, and anyone intrigued by competition and rivalry will appreciate this elegant edition of the classic The Art of War. This edition combines the aesthetic beauty of traditional bookmaking with Sun Tzu's profound strategic insights and philosophy, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to gain an edge in life's various battles.   Read more

Pulitzer Prize, General Nonfiction, 1998Guns, Germs and Steel examines the rise of civilization and the issues its development has raised throughout history. Having done field work in New Guinea for more than 30 years, Jared Diamond presents the geographical and ecological factors that have shaped the modern world. From the viewpoint of an evolutionary biologist, he highlights the broadest movements both literal and conceptual on every continent since the Ice Age, and examines societal advances such as writing, religion, government, and technology. Diamond also dissects racial theories of global history, and the resulting work—Guns, Germs and Steel—is a major contribution to our understanding the evolution of human societies. Read more

Ugly’s Electrical References, 2023 Edition is the gold standard on-the-job reference tool of choice for electrical industry professionals. Offering the most pertinent, up-to-date information used by electricians, including: updated NEC code and table change information, mathematical formulas, NEMA wiring configurations, conduit bending guide, ampacity and conduit fill information, transformer and control circuit wiring diagrams, and conversion tables. New Features of this Edition: • Updated to reflect changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) • Expanded coverage of the following topics: -Full-load currents for 3-phase transformers; -Maximum number of conductors in electrical metallic tubing for trade sizes 5 and 6; -Equipment grounding conductors; -General lighting loads for non-dwelling occupancies. Read more

ASA has built a reputation for providing the aviation community with the most accurate and reliable FAR/AIM products available. The 2025 FAR/AIM book continues this tradition, containing complete and up-to-date information from Titles 14 and 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 and 49 CFR) pertinent to general aviation, pilots, flight instructors, and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operators, combined with the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and a free email subscription service for you to receive updated information as it is released by the FAA.Convenient handbook-sized 6" x 9" format includes: Title 14 Parts 1, 5, 43, 48, 61, 67, 68, 71, 73, 89, 91, 97, 103, 105, 107, 110, 119, 136, 137, 141, 142; Title 49 NTSB 830 and TSA 1552 Unabridged text of AIM, including full-color graphics Pilot/Controller Glossary The Pilot’s Bill of RightsAdditional features:FREE updates available online and via email subscription service for instant access to regulation changes as they are released throughout the one-year book lifecycle (sign up on ASA’s website) Changes and updates since last edition clearly marked Online access to suggested regulation study list for each certificate and rating Tabs printed in page margins for quick reference Comprehensive FAR and AIM indexASA’s FAR/AIM books have been the standard regulatory reference of the industry for more than 80 years. ASA consolidates the FAA regulations and procedures into easy-to-use reference books full of information pertinent to pilots, flight crew, and aviation mechanics. Read more

From the New York Times bestselling author and MSNBC and podcast host, a powerful wide-angle reckoning with how the assault from attention capitalism on our minds and our hearts has reordered our politics and the very fabric of our societyWe all feel it—the distraction, the loss of focus, the addictive focus on the wrong things for too long. We bump into the zombies on their phones in the street, and sometimes they’re us. We stare in pity at the four people at the table in the restaurant, all on their phones, and then we feel the buzz in our pocket. Something has changed utterly: for most of human history, the boundary between public and private has been clear, at least in theory. Now, as Chris Hayes writes, “With the help of a few tech firms, we basically tore it down in about a decade.” Hayes argues that we are in the midst of an epoch-defining transition whose only parallel is what happened to labor in the nineteenth century: attention has become a commodified resource extracted from us, and from which we are increasingly alienated. The Sirens’ Call is the big-picture vision we urgently need to offer clarity and guidance.Because there is a breaking point. Sirens are designed to compel us, and now they are going off in our bedrooms and kitchens at all hours of the day and night, doing the bidding of vast empires, the most valuable companies in history, built on harvesting human attention. As Hayes writes, “Now our deepest neurological structures, human evolutionary inheritances, and social impulses are in a habitat designed to prey upon, to cultivate, distort, or destroy that which most fundamentally makes us human.” The Sirens’ Call is the book that snaps everything into a single holistic framework so that we can wrest back control of our lives, our politics, and our future. Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An urgent warning of the unprecedented risks that AI and other fast-developing technologies pose to global order, and how we might contain them while we have the chance—from a co-founder of the pioneering artificial intelligence company DeepMind“A fascinating, well-written, and important book.”—Yuval Noah Harari“Essential reading.”—Daniel Kahneman“An excellent guide for navigating unprecedented times.”—Bill GatesBest Book of the Year: CNN, Economist, Bloomberg, Politico Playbook, Financial Times, The Guardian, CEO Magazine, Semafor Winner of the Inc. Non-Obvious Book Award Finalist for the Porchlight Business Book Award and the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year AwardWe are approaching a critical threshold in the history of our species. Everything is about to change.Soon you will live surrounded by AIs. They will organise your life, operate your business, and run core government services. You will live in a world of DNA printers and quantum computers, engineered pathogens and autonomous weapons, robot assistants and abundant energy.None of us are prepared.As co-founder of the pioneering AI company DeepMind, part of Google, Mustafa Suleyman has been at the centre of this revolution. The coming decade, he argues, will be defined by this wave of powerful, fast-proliferating new technologies.In The Coming Wave, Suleyman shows how these forces will create immense prosperity but also threaten the nation-state, the foundation of global order. As our fragile governments sleepwalk into disaster, we face an existential dilemma: unprecedented harms on one side, the threat of overbearing surveillance on the other.Can we forge a narrow path between catastrophe and dystopia?This groundbreaking book from the ultimate AI insider establishes “the containment problem”—the task of maintaining control over powerful technologies—as the essential challenge of our age. Read more

Legendary 17th century swordsman Miyamoto Musashi’s exposition of sword fighting, strategy and Zen philosophy. Required reading for any martial artist, business person or student of strategy. Includes the one hour Zen inspired soundtrack The Mysterious Sound of Wind in the Bamboo. Performed on authentic Japanese instruments. Read more

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The INSTANT New York Times bestseller Instant Los Angeles Times bestseller“In Nuclear War: A Scenario, Annie Jacobsen gives us a vivid picture of what could happen if our nuclear guardians fail…Terrifying.”—Wall Street Journal There is only one scenario other than an asteroid strike that could end the world as we know it in a matter of hours: nuclear war. And one of the triggers for that war would be a nuclear missile inbound toward the United States.   Every generation, a journalist has looked deep into the heart of the nuclear military establishment: the technologies, the safeguards, the plans, and the risks. These investigations are vital to how we understand the world we really live in—where one nuclear missile will beget one in return, and where the choreography of the world’s end requires massive decisions made on seconds’ notice with information that is only as good as the intelligence we have.   Pulitzer Prize finalist Annie Jacobsen’s Nuclear War: A Scenario explores this ticking-clock scenario, based on dozens of exclusive new interviews with military and civilian experts who have built the weapons, have been privy to the response plans, and have been responsible for those decisions should they have needed to be made. Nuclear War: A Scenario examines the handful of minutes after a nuclear missile launch. It is essential reading, and unlike any other book in its depth and urgency. Read more

Learn the essentials of perspective drawing. Get step-by-step instructions and over 250 clear illustrations to help you understand and apply the concepts of perspective.   Perspective Made Easy is the perfect manual for those looking to learn the fundamentals of perspective drawing. This easy-to-follow guide, featuring over 250 simple line drawings, begins with clear, concise, immediately applicable discussions on essential topics such as the horizon, vanishing point, and the relationship of eye level to perspective drawing.   This non-technical handbook will help you master essential principles relatively quickly and equip you with the knowledge you need to become an accomplished perspective artist. In addition to his clear explanations of technical aspects of the craft, the author emphasizes key points so that your understanding will become second nature in no time. With step-by-step instructions on placing figures and objects in a drawing, depicting interiors, creating shade and shadows, and more, Perspective Made Easy is an invaluable resource that should be part of any budding artist's bookshelf.   With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll quickly master the basics of perspective drawing.Over 250 simple line drawings are used to illustrate the concepts and simple rules involved in defining perspective.Conquer the essentials of horizon, vanishing point, and the crucial relationship of eye level to perspective drawing.Learn how to place figures and objects in a drawing, depict interiors, and create depth by adding shade and shadows, and other elements.Through repetition of important points, Perspective Made Easy will turn your understanding of its concepts into second nature quickly.Clear and concise, this art instruction book is an essential addition to any artist's bookshelf. Read more

The perfect gift for teen drivers! This guide has everything teen drivers need to know--on the road and at home--as they balance new skills with important responsibility. Getting behind the wheel is an important moment for teens, and beginning drivers have a lot to learn about all the practical aspects of being on the road. This informative and comprehensive guide gives teens the info they need to drive safely and confidently. Essential Driving Tips: Everything a new driver needs to know, including what to keep in their car, how to care for a car, and all-purpose driving tips.Road ready in any scenario: Make sure teens are equipped to drive in various settings--on freeways and country roads, in cities, in bad weather, with passengers.Road Safety: Teach teens to be safe with advice on what to do if they get into an accident, how to manage road rage, and warn against driving under the influence.Makes a great gift for:BirthdaysGraduationStocking stuffers Read more

The noted inventor and futurist’s successor to his landmark book The Singularity Is Near explores how technology will transform the human race in the decades to comeSince it was first published in 2005, Ray Kurzweil’s The Singularity Is Near and its vision of an exponential future have spawned a worldwide movement. Kurzweil's predictions about technological advancements have largely come true, with concepts like AI, intelligent machines, and biotechnology now widely familiar to the public.In this entirely new book Ray Kurzweil brings a fresh perspective to advances toward the Singularity—assessing his 1999 prediction that AI will reach human level intelligence by 2029 and examining the exponential growth of technology—that, in the near future, will expand human intelligence a millionfold and change human life forever. Among the topics he discusses are rebuilding the world, atom by atom with devices like nanobots; radical life extension beyond the current age limit of 120; reinventing intelligence by connecting our brains to the cloud; how exponential technologies are propelling innovation forward in all industries and improving all aspects of our well-being such as declining poverty and violence; and the growth of renewable energy and 3-D printing. He also considers the potential perils of biotechnology, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence, including such topics of current controversy as how AI will impact employment and the safety of autonomous cars, and "After Life" technology, which aims to virtually revive deceased individuals through a combination of their data and DNA.The culmination of six decades of research on artificial intelligence, The Singularity Is Nearer is Ray Kurzweil’s crowning contribution to the story of this science and the revolution that is to come.* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF with illustrations and graphs from the book.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

This handsome and durable logbook satisfies FAA regulations for documenting aeronautical experience.Includes places to record certificates and ratings, medical certificate and flight proficiency history, endorsements, and more.Aviator green paper deflects glare and resists bleed-through.Archival-quality, acid-free paper helps preserve your entries.Elastic band place holder keeps your place or keeps logbook closed.Bookbound hardcover.Logbook measures 8'' wide x 4-1/2'' high.96 pages. Read more

Everything You Need to Get Your First Ham Radio License!The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual will help you discover all the excitement of ham radio. It has easy-to-understand "bite-sized" sections to help you get started. From understanding the rules and regulations to selecting your equipment, setting up your first station, and making your first contact! Plus, it's an excellent reference as you advance your interest in radio communications. Filled with all the information you need to pass the Technician class exam, including:Amateur Radio Rules and ActivitiesRadio and Signals FundamentalsElectricity, Components, and CircuitsPropagation, Antennas, and Feed LinesAmateur Radio EquipmentCommunicating with Other HamsLicensing RegulationsOperating RegulationsElectrical and Mechanical SafetyARRL's best-selling study guide features all the questions and answers, with detailed explanations, for examinations taken through June 30, 2026. Use it to study for the 35-question exam and there will be no surprises on exam day!Hams experiment with technology and electronics, serve the public through emergency communications, and enjoy talking to people across the country and around the world. Portable transceivers allow you to get on the air anywhere, from a park bench to a roving SUV, to a mountaintop, and more! With a Technician class license, any ham can contact the International Space Station, measure the reach of their signal with propagation beacons, or connect with others via satellite. The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual will help you get licensed on the air! Read more

Have you ever dreamed of building a thriving beehive (or beehives!) right in your own backyard but didn't know how or where to start? If the answer is "YES," then keep reading; this is the book you have been waiting for.Beekeeping for Beginners is a treasure trove of step-by-step instructions to help you build your first DIY beehive and nurture a flourishing honey bee colony.The book will teach you how to make your bee colony thrive and assist you in all the most critical beekeeping activities and decisions. From choosing the perfect hive to installing your bee colony, this book covers all the essentials. Learn how to inspect your hive, harvest honey, and even turn your new-found hobby into a profitable business.Inside, you'll find 300 pages of clear and simple instructions on how to get yourself started. Included also is a complete guide on how to handle the most critical beekeeping situations, such as effectively managing swarms, keeping your queen bee productive and healthy, and troubleshooting any problems that may arise, from diseases to pests and everything in between.By reading this book, you will discover:A Step-by-Step Guide to Beekeeping: Every aspect is covered: selecting the right beehive, the beehive components, feeders, tools, and protective clothing, ordering, assembling, and painting your hive, sourcing and selecting bees, installing them in the hive, conducting hive inspections, and harvesting honey. You will be equipped with every detail.Answers to all the Frequently Asked Questions: Concerned about the space required for beekeeping? Worried about your local climate or how your neighbors will react? This book answers all these questions and more; including local regulations, time commitment, and initial investment costs.The ins and outs of Hive Inspections: Understand the importance of regular hive inspections and learn how to conduct them throughout the four seasons. Know what to look for, how to prepare, and how to create an inspection timeline.Troubleshooting Toolkit: Anticipate, prevent, and manage potential problems like swarming, absconding, and diseases such as American and European Foulbrood or Nosema. Learn how to keep pests like the Varroa Mite at bay.Avoiding Swarms! You will find comprehensive guidelines on how to recognize the signs of a swarm, prevent it, and how to catch and reintegrate the swarm back into your hive.Queen Bee Management: Learn beginner-friendly solutions to common issues related to your queen bee, such as identification, introduction of a new queen, and how to avoid a ‘queenless’ hive!Turning Passion into Profit: A dedicated chapter on how to transform your beekeeping hobby into a profitable venture. Learn how to estimate revenues and costs, explore various income streams from your beekeeping activities, and even design the perfect label for your products.And much more!Don't be intimidated! Whether you are interested in harvesting honey or enhancing plant pollination, this book will guide you on everything you need to know to succeed, even if you are a complete beekeeping novice!…So, what are you waiting for?Just scroll to the top of the page and click the "BUY NOW" button to embark on your beekeeping journey today! Read more

New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra delivers a visionary and unprecedented exploration of how artificial intelligence can revolutionize well-being and open new horizons for personal development.“AI has the potential to help us create a more peaceful, just, sustainable, healthy, and joyful world. Digital Dharma shows you a path.”—Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAIIn a world captivated yet bewildered by artificial intelligence, spiritual icon Deepak Chopra, MD, illuminates AI's untapped potential to unravel the enigma of consciousness, positioning AI not as a threat but as a catalyst for personal and collective growth. In Digital Dharma, Chopra navigates the balance between technology and expanded awareness, explaining that while AI cannot duplicate human intelligence, it can vastly enhance personal and spiritual growth.Chopra shows listeners how the most popular, freely available chatbots can serve as guides through every level of human potential—survival and safety, emotional connection, self-worth, abundance, creativity, wisdom, and the infinite possibilities of cosmic consciousness. AI chatbots offer information, advice, and exploratory avenues of untapped potential about any aspect of human awareness.In practical terms, making AI your ally and guide depends on the art of the prompt, the questions a user poses to a chatbot. As Chopra shows in detail, by asking the right questions, you can bring AI into your inner world, which is where personal growth happens. Chopra provides a personal assessment for you to better understand yourself and exercises to help you expand your awareness in any part of your life.Digital Dharma masterfully helps listeners to harness AI, not merely as a technological tool but as a partner in crafting a future where human potential solves the urgent problems facing the planet and each of us as individuals.Deepak Chopra invites us to transcend our limitations and explore a relationship with AI that elevates collective consciousness and personal evolution at the same time. Read more