Are you happy? Do you feel like infectious, contagious happiness is out of reach? Learn the secret to lasting joy that will endure through any season of life!Don’t let your life be mired by dissatisfaction, discontentment, or disappointment any longer. In How Happiness Happens, Max Lucado shares the unexpected path to a lasting happiness, one that produces reliable joy amidst any life circumstance. Based on the teachings of Jesus and backed by modern research, this book presents a surprising but practical way of living that will change you from the inside out.  Studies show that happy people enjoy higher odds of a strong marriage, lower odds of divorce, and superior work performance. But only one-third of Americans say they are happy. How can this be? Education is accessible to most. We’ve made advancements in everything from medicine to technology, yet 66 percent of us can’t find an adequate reason to check the “yes” box on the happiness questionnaire.Worldwide, people profess that happiness is their most cherished goal. Marketers get this. “Want to be happy?” they ask. Eat at this restaurant, drive this car, wear this dress. Happiness happens when you lose the weight, get the date, find the mate, or discover your fate. It’s wide, this way to happiness. Yet, for all its promise, it delivers a fragile joy; here one day, tomorrow scattered by the winds of comparison, setbacks, or unmet expectations.Max writes, “There is another option. It requires no credit card, monthly mortgage, or stroke of fortune. Age and ethnicity aren’t factors...[there is] an unexpected door to joy.” What are you waiting for? Open the unexpected door to joy and walk in. There’s no better day than today to start your happiest life yet.How Happiness Happens is also available in Spanish.

David Busch's Canon EOS R5/R6 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the exciting new Canon EOS R5 and R6 full-frame mirrorless cameras. Enthusiasts can choose between the super-high resolution of the R5’s 45-megapixel sensor, or the superior low-light performance and action-friendly high-capacity buffer of the 20-megapixel R6. Both cameras boast continuous shooting up to 20 frames per second, in-body image stabilization, and 1,053 Dual-Pixel II phase-detection AF points for lightning-fast, precise autofocus. Their high-resolution OLED electronic viewfinders provide a bright, clear view. Three available adapters make it easy to supplement your R-mount lenses with a broad selection of legacy Canon EF and EF-S optics. The EOS R5 and R6 have wireless connectivity to allow linking to a computer and iOS or Android smart device, high-definition 4K and Full HD movie-making capabilities, and a versatile swiveling touch-screen LCD. With this book in hand, you can quickly apply all these advanced features to your digital photography, while boosting your creativity to take great photographs with your Canon EOS R5 or R6. Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Canon EOS R5/R6 Guide to Digital Photography covers all this upscale camera's features in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy "roadmap" chapter, an easy-to-use visual guide to the cameras' features and controls. Learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author’s recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera’s capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Canon EOS R5/R6 today. Read more

Performance level of the ensemble. From as little as five minutes a day to forty-five minutes a day, this book offers the flexibility and options to fit any particular band situation for year two throughout high school. It also provides the director with the resources to meet each student on his or her own level while challenging them to reach the next level.Foundations For Superior Performance includes:Warm-Ups articulation exercises, long tones, and progressive brass lip slurs and woodwind exercises to be played simultaneously.Chorales and Tuning Exercises interval tuning, chord tuning, and chorales in the eight main concert band keys.Technique major and minor scales, mini-scales, scale patterns, scales in thirds, interval studies, and triad and chord studies in all 12 keysPlus one octave scales and arpeggios, full range scales, chromatic scales, major arpeggios and inversions, and advanced fingering charts.Percussion Book Practical exercises for mallets, snare drum, auxiliary percussion, and timpani. 96 pages. By using Foundations For Superior Performance, the following areas can be improved: Sound (tone production).Articulation (styles and concepts).Greater flexibility, agility, and endurance.Increased range.Individual and ensemble listening skillsTechnique in all twelve major and minor keys.Basic understanding of music theory. Read more

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performance level of the ensemble. From as little as five minutes a day to forty-five minutes a day, this book offers the flexibility and options to fit any particular band situation for year two throughout high school. It also provides the director with the resources to meet each student on his or her own level while challenging them to reach the next level. Foundations For Superior Performance includes:Warm-Ups articulation exercises, long tones, and progressive brass lip slurs and woodwind exercises to be played simultaneously.Chorales and Tuning Exercises interval tuning, chord tuning, and chorales in the eight main concert band keys.Technique major and minor scales, mini-scales, scale patterns, scales in thirds, interval studies, and triad and chord studies in all 12 keysPlus one octave scales and arpeggios, full range scales, chromatic scales, major arpeggios and inversions, and advanced fingering charts.Percussion Book Practical exercises for mallets, snare drum, auxiliary percussion, and timpani. 96 pages. By using Foundations For Superior Performance, the following areas can be improved: Sound (tone production).Articulation (styles and concepts).Greater flexibility, agility, and endurance.Increased range.Individual and ensemble listening skillsTechnique in all twelve major and minor keys.Basic understanding of music theory. Read more

Acclaim for The Education of a Speculator, a provocative and penetrating look into the mind, the soul, and the strategies of one of the most controversial traders of all time "A compelling and an entertaining read." -The Wall Street Journal "Victor Niederhoffer gives us page after page of distilled investment wisdom. Taken together, this is pure nectar to those who aim for consistently superior stock market performance." -Barron's "The Education of a Speculator offers plenty of insights into the way markets work, but the epiphanies are what a reader might expect from Lao-tzu rather than, say, Graham and Dodd." -Worth magazine "The Education of a Speculator is the first meaningful book on speculating. Successful speculating is as fine an art as chess, checkers, fishing, poker, tennis, painting, and music. Niederhoffer brings forth the best from each of these fields and shows the investor how their principles can enrich one's life and net worth." -Martin Edelston, President, Boardroom Inc., publishers of Boardroom Classics and Bottom Line/Personal "With an original mind and an eclectic approach, Victor Niederhoffer takes the reader from Brighton Beach to Wall Street, visiting all stops of interest along the way. What emerges is a book full of insights, useful to the professional and layman alike." -George Soros, Principal Investment Advisor, The Quantum Fund Read more

This method book helps to organize the daily rehearsal and improve the overall performance level of the ensemble. From as little as five minutes a day to forty-five minutes a day, this book offers the flexibility and options to fit any particular band situation for year two throughout high school. It also provides the director with the resources to meet each student on his or her own level while challenging them to reach the next level.Foundations For Superior Performance includes: Warm-Ups articulation exercises, long tones, and progressive brass lip slurs and woodwind exercises to be played simultaneously. Chorales and Tuning Exercises interval tuning, chord tuning, and chorales in the eight main concert band keys. Technique major and minor scales, mini-scales, scale patterns, scales in thirds, interval studies, and triad and chord studies in all 12 keys Plus one octave scales and arpeggios, full range scales, chromatic scales, major arpeggios and inversions, and advanced fingering charts. Percussion Book Practical exercises for mallets, snare drum, auxiliary percussion, and timpani. 96 pages.By using Foundations For Superior Performance, the following areas can be improved: Sound (tone production). Articulation (styles and concepts). Greater flexibility, agility, and endurance. Increased range. Individual and ensemble listening skills Technique in all twelve major and minor keys. Basic understanding of music theory. Read more

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Performance level of the ensemble. From as little as five minutes a day to forty-five minutes a day, this book offers the flexibility and options to fit any particular band situation for year two throughout high school. It also provides the director with the resources to meet each student on his or her own level while challenging them to reach the next level.Foundations For Superior Performance includes:Warm-Ups articulation exercises, long tones, and progressive brass lip slurs and woodwind exercises to be played simultaneously.Chorales and Tuning Exercises interval tuning, chord tuning, and chorales in the eight main concert band keys.Technique major and minor scales, mini-scales, scale patterns, scales in thirds, interval studies, and triad and chord studies in all 12 keysPlus one octave scales and arpeggios, full range scales, chromatic scales, major arpeggios and inversions, and advanced fingering charts.Percussion Book Practical exercises for mallets, snare drum, auxiliary percussion, and timpani. 96 pages. By using Foundations For Superior Performance, the following areas can be improved: Sound (tone production).Articulation (styles and concepts).Greater flexibility, agility, and endurance.Increased range.Individual and ensemble listening skillsTechnique in all twelve major and minor keys.Basic understanding of music theory. Read more

Foundations for Superior Performance French Horn. This method book helps to organize the daily rehearsal and improve the overall performance level of the ensemble. From as little as five minutes a day to forty-five minutes a day, this book offers the flexibility and options to fit any particular band situation for year two throughout high school. It also provides the director with the resources to meet each student on his or her own level while challenging them to reach the next level. Foundations For Superior Performance includes: Warm-Ups - articulation exercises, long tones, and progressive brass lip slurs and woodwind exercises to be played simultaneously. Chorales and Tuning Exercises - interval tuning, chord tuning, and chorales in the eight main concert band keys. Technique - major and minor scales, mini-scales, scale patterns, scales in thirds, interval studies, and triad and chord studies in all 12 keys Plus - one octave scales and arpeggios, full range scales, chromatic scale Read more

The Most Complete and Fully-Illustrated Baofeng Guide That Takes You from Confused to Confident—Fast. Baofeng radios are among the most versatile and reliable communication tools, but let’s be honest—they can also be frustrating, overwhelming, and confusing if you don’t know what you’re doing.Stuck in complicated menus? Struggling with programming? Unsure which frequencies to use in an emergency? You’re not alone. That’s why we created the most complete, fully-illustrated Baofeng guide—a step-by-step handbook that takes you from confused to confident, fast.With clear visuals, real-world survival strategies, and pre-programmed emergency frequencies, this book makes mastering your radio easier than ever, ensuring that when disaster strikes, you’ll be ready to communicate when it matters most.What You’ll Unlock in This Fully-Illustrated Survival Guide:✔ Set Up & Master Your Baofeng Fast – No guesswork. Clear, step-by-step illustrated instructions to program and use your radio with confidence.✔ The Must-Have Emergency Frequencies – Pre-program NOAA alerts, search & rescue channels, and survival networks so you're always prepared.✔ Stay Connected When the Grid Fails – Disaster-proof communication strategies for blackouts, EMP events, and urban collapses.✔ Avoid Detection & Secure Your Comms – Covert techniques, callsigns, frequency-hopping, and encryption basics to keep your transmissions private.✔ Boost Your Signal & Range – Learn the best antennas, signal hacks, and repeater tricks to extend communication distances.✔ Off-Grid Power Solutions – Solar charging, battery eliminators, and energy-saving tactics to keep your radio running in any crisis.✔ SHTF Communication Plans That Work – Build a family or survival group radio network with pre-set check-in times and fail-safe frequencies.✔ DIY Tactical Antennas & Radio Mods – Upgrade your Baofeng for superior performance with custom-built antennas and field-ready modifications.Imagine Having Full Control of Your Baofeng—No More Guesswork.Picture this: The power is out, cell service is gone, and chaos is unfolding. But instead of feeling helpless, you calmly grab your Baofeng, tune into emergency frequencies, coordinate with your team, and make informed survival decisions.No struggling with settings. No confusion. Just clear, reliable communication when you need it most.Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late—Get Your Copy Today & Stay Connected When It Matters Most! Read more

Unlock the Ultimate Gaming Experience by Building Your Own High-Performance PCIn today’s fast-paced world of gaming and streaming, having a powerful, custom-built PC isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. But the idea of building your own gaming rig from scratch might seem daunting. Where do you start? What components do you need? How do you put it all together? Building a Gaming PC: A Step-by-Step Guide to Assembling a High-Performance Computer for Gaming and Streaming is here to help.Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a complete beginner, this guide will walk you through every step of the process, from understanding the essential components to assembling and optimizing your dream machine. With clear explanations, expert tips, and a friendly tone, this book demystifies the world of PC building, making it accessible and fun for everyone.What You’ll Learn:- Why Build Your Own PC? Discover the advantages of custom-built PCs, from superior performance to cost-effectiveness, and learn how to tailor your build to your specific gaming and streaming needs.- Understanding the Basics: Get to know the essential components of a gaming PC—CPU, GPU, motherboard, RAM, storage, and more—and understand how each one affects your gaming experience.- Choosing the Right Components: Learn how to select the best parts for your build, whether you’re aiming for a high-end powerhouse or a brudget-friendly rig. Find out how to balance performance, compatibility, and future-proofing your investment.- Step-by-Step Assembly: Follow a detailed guide to assembling your PC, with tips on cable management, cooling solutions, and avoiding common mistakes.- Optimizing Performance: Explore the basics of overclocking, performance tweaks, and essential software to get the most out of your new gaming PC.- Setting Up for Success: Learn how to set up your gaming and streaming environment with the right peripherals, audio, and video equipment for a professional-looking setup.This guide doesn’t just stop at building your PC. It also covers troubleshooting, upgrading, and maintaining your system, ensuring that your investment stays in top condition for years to come.If you’re ready to take control of your gaming experience, unleash your creativity, and enjoy the satisfaction of building something truly your own, then Building a Gaming PC is the perfect companion for your journey. Get ready to level up! Read more

Write High-Performance, Highly Scalable Multicore Applications for Leading Platforms Multicore Application Programming is a comprehensive, practical guide to high-performance multicore programming that any experienced developer can use. Author Darryl Gove covers the leading approaches to parallelization on Windows, Linux, and Oracle Solaris. Through practical examples, he illuminates the challenges involved in writing applications that fully utilize multicore processors, helping you produce applications that are functionally correct, offer superior performance, and scale well to eight cores, sixteen cores, and beyond.The book reveals how specific hardware implementations impact application performance and shows how to avoid common pitfalls. Step by step, you’ll write applications that can handle large numbers of parallel threads, and you’ll master advanced parallelization techniques. You’ll learn how toIdentify your best opportunities to use parallelismShare data safely between multiple threadsWrite applications using POSIX or Windows threadsHand-code synchronization and sharingTake advantage of automatic parallelization and OpenMPOvercome common obstacles to scalingApply new approaches to writing correct, fast, scalable parallel codeMulticore Application Programming isn’t wedded to a single approach or platform: It is for every experienced C programmer working with any contemporary multicore processor in any leading operating system environment. Read more