Download or read book The First 20 Hours written by Josh Kaufman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
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Download or read book The Switching Hour written by Damaris Young and published by Scholastic UK. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never stay out after the Switching Hour... never let the outside in... Amaya lives in a land where the doors must be locked after the Switching Hour, to keep out Badoko, a creature that snatches people away to eat their dreams. When her small brother Kaleb is taken by Badoko, Amaya must journey into the terrifying forest to rescue him.
Download or read book Traded to the Desert Sheikh written by Caitlin Crews and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing will ever bind her to the king—except for the flames of desire he ignites in her. A red-hot seduction from the USA Today–bestselling author. In the desert, Sheikh Kavian’s word is law. So the defiance of his promised queen, Amaya, who flees after their betrothal ceremony, is intolerable! Kavian’s already tasted her sweetness—perhaps his reluctant bride-to-be needs reminding of the pleasure he can give . . . Once Amaya is back in his kingdom, Kavian commands her total sensual surrender in the secluded harem baths. Amaya fears such all-consuming lust makes her weak, but she’s proven she can match his desire. Kavian needs a queen who can endure everything about him—can Amaya face his dark past and embrace her desert destiny? “The characters share an amazing chemistry and shared a very passionate romance. The highs of the story were definitely the hot scenes they shared . . . an enjoyable romance.” —Harlequin Junkie
Download or read book Chemical Changes During Processing and Storage of Foods written by Delia B. Rodriguez-Amaya and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page 721 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chemical Changes During Processing and Storage of Foods: Implications for Food Quality and Human Health presents a comprehensive and updated discussion of the major chemical changes occurring in foods during processing and storage, the mechanisms and influencing factors involved, and their effects on food quality, shelf-life, food safety, and health. Food components undergo chemical reactions and interactions that produce both positive and negative consequences. This book brings together classical and recent knowledge to deliver a deeper understanding of this topic so that desirable alterations can be enhanced and undesirable changes avoided or reduced. Chemical Changes During Processing and Storage of Foods provides researchers in the fields of food science, nutrition, public health, medical sciences, food security, biochemistry, pharmacy, chemistry, chemical engineering, and agronomy with a strong knowledge to support their endeavors to improve the food we consume. It will also benefit undergraduate and graduate students working on a variety of disciplines in food chemistry - Offers a comprehensive overview of the major chemical changes that occur in foods at the molecular level and discusses the positive and negative effects on food quality and human health - Describes the mechanisms of these chemical changes and the factors that impede or accelerate their occurrence - Helps to solve daily industry problems such as loss of color and nutritional quality, alteration of texture, flavor deterioration or development of off-flavor, loss of nutrients and bioactive compounds or lowering of their bioefficacy, and possible formation of toxic compounds
Download or read book Harlequin Presents September 2015 Box Set 1 of 2 written by Lynne Graham and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin® Presents brings you four new titles for one great price! This Presents box set includes: THE GREEK COMMANDS HIS MISTRESS (The Notorious Greeks) Lynne Graham Making billions and bedding women couldn't make Bastien Zikos forget the lustrous and defiant Delilah Moore. So Bastien has gone to great lengths to ensure that the one—and only—woman to have ever refused him returns to his bed! TRADED TO THE DESERT SHEIKH (Scandalous Sheikh Brides) Caitlin Crews In the desert, Sheikh Kavian's word is law. So the defiance of his promised queen, Amaya, who flees after their betrothal ceremony, is intolerable! Kavian's already tasted her sweetness—perhaps his reluctant bride-to-be needs reminding of the pleasure he can give… A PAWN IN THE PLAYBOY'S GAME Cathy Williams Alessandro Falcone is notorious for winning in every pursuit. Being forced back to Scotland on business is an inconvenience for the billionaire bachelor—until the delectable Laura Reid becomes a welcome distraction on the long, cold Highland nights… FROM ONE NIGHT TO WIFE (One Night With Consequences) Rachael Thomas Three months ago, Serena James had her heart broken by a man she'll never forget, especially not the fury in his eyes the night they parted. Now she's back in Santorini to tell him that their summer fling had unexpected repercussions…
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Download or read book Valyra written by Tragedy and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2024-06-18 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mistbourne. A once-thriving magical city, now drowning in shadow. Criminals and an undead plague are allowed to wreak havoc on the innocent so the richest can continue to profit, and the powerful Valyra family is behind it all. The daughter of the Valyras, Arlene, is sick to death of Mistbourne’s corrupt nobles and wants nothing more than to cure the plague and escape with her wife-to-be, Amaya, and live in peace. But in this world, nothing is so simple. A horde of plagued ones is unleashed upon Mistbourne at the same time as a bounty is put on Arlene’s head. The city in chaos, Amaya goes missing and Arlene is near-mortally wounded, only saved at the last moment by a mysterious wizard who also bestows her with a powerful—but cursed—magical mask. The mask grants Arlene the strength she needs to stop her parents and save Amaya, but it also comes with a strange voice that echoes in her head . . . “Kill them all.” Arlene and Amaya are thus set on a quest that will force them to face a tragedy enveloping their entire nation and question just how far they will go to stop it. An action-packed, twist-filled LGBTQ+ fantasy thrill ride, Valyra is an adventure full of darkness and magic where there are no easy answers.
Download or read book Love At What Cost 3 Amaya Delilah s Story written by Kia Summers and published by Mahogany Publications. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now the trust has been broken, it’s difficult to find a path back to love. Consequences for their misdeeds follow those who have done wrong, but a trip down memory lane via old love letters and excerpts from Amaya’s grandmother’s words leave confusion in their wake. On one hand, Melvin and Kendon may be the key to bringing these couple’s closer together and helping everyone right their wrongs and get on the right path after so much turmoil, heartache, betrayal, and pain. Will lessons from the past open Amaya’s eyes and heart to solve her current relationship problems or will they plant more seeds of doubt in her mind? Can God step in and show Amaya what love is all about? Is she willing to make a sacrifice for Love? See what happens next in Love At What Cost 3! keywords: free christian fiction books by black authors, christian books free, christian fiction free, african American, african american romance free, black authors free full books, urban books, urban books free, urban, urban fiction, urban street fiction, urban african american, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, free, urban books black authors free, african american books free, christian romance fiction books free , african american christian fiction, christian fiction
Download or read book Yes You Can written by Gail L. Thompson and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2014-05-08 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An all-in-one toolkit that empowers new teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners When novice teachers are assigned to teach disadvantaged students, the results are predictable: growing tension and frustration on both sides, leading to disengaged students and disillusioned educators. Gail and Rufus Thompson are renowned experts on bridging the instructional gaps between teachers and students who don’t look like them. In this book, the authors show new teachers how to flourish by building on the assets of their students and the students’ families. Yes, You Can! holds up a mirror to deeply-held beliefs about race and other variables of difference. Through interactive exercises, readers gain confidence and empathy that translate to success for students. The book includes: Powerful vignettes about real teachers and students that help promote teacher empathy and understanding Original research conducted by the authors on the confidence levels of new and experienced educators Targeted strategies for many student profiles: African American, Latino, Asian American, White, high-achiever, low-achiever, and more Before learning can take place, there must be mutual understanding and respect between student and teacher. Yes, You Can! ensures these critical links are strong. "This is one of the most useful books I have read in some time! Whether novice or veteran, if one truly wants to be successful in teaching children of color, this exciting book is an invaluable tool. From their extensive experience as successful classroom teachers, researchers, and leaders of professional development, the authors combine authentic scenarios, reflection activities, and suggested strategies that empower educators in being effective with students at all grade levels and from all demographic groups in our society." —Randall B. Lindsey, Professor Emeritus California State University, Los Angeles
Download or read book Seven Bridges written by Jolene Polyack and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2016-04-21 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imaginative story about a being who we first meet in Atlantis. As he progresses through each of his seven lives, he experiences new circumstances and situations each designed to provide a new ribbon of knowledge and perspective. During his procession he has the opportunity to interact in a variety of relationships with other beings, some that he has known previously. At the end of each life he finds himself in a place of pure whiteness, the bridge, where there is no body, only thoughts and a guide helping him to reflect upon what he has learned—and determine whether it is time to make use of his understanding in another, mysterious way. “I absolutely loved Seven Bridges! It drew me in from the first chapter and as I finished each one I couldn’t wait to get to the next to see where it would go. I was intrigued by the way each chapter was unique to itself, yet followed his journey in a surprising and unexpected way. I loved the different settings and time periods and I felt like I was there with him. The book was quick to read, with enough details to understand what was going on and who he was interacting with, but not so much that I got bogged down in details. I didn’t want the story to end, I hope there’s another Seven Bridges that he has to cross!”
Download or read book Elfmage written by Amy White and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Milnon searches for his family while his best friends Kayla and Jardin try to figure out their lives and come to terms with both their past and their future together.
Download or read book A DAY WITH UNEXPECTED TURN written by and published by kitab writing publication. This book was released on with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the colours of pain. It gives strength to deal with pain during our hard times. Every story in this book inspires you to stand strong nd fight with ur tears..
Download or read book Ripples written by Jasmine O'Hea and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2023-09-12 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nolan is sure he’s hit rock bottom after his mother dies and he must move in with his estranged uncle on the swanky side of Morley, Maine. But when Nolan meets kindred spirit Harlow, things definitely start to look up. Soon, the two new friends cross paths with Topher, a photographer who tells of a pond in the woods that leads to his real home, another Morley—a city-state plagued by fear and the iron grip of an evil Governor. Nolan and Harlow don’t believe in magic portals until one day, Nolan wades into the pond and bursts out the other side in the parallel Morley. Seized by the Governor’s guards, Nolan soon pieces together that he’s traded places with his “double”—someone almost identical to him. While Harlow helps Nolan’s double fly under the radar in her Morley, on the other side of the portal, Nolan must summon all his courage to confront the malevolent Governor, save the doubles, and restore hope to a world on the brink of despair. With its blend of adventure and suspense, Ripples takes you on an unforgettable journey that explores the power of friendship and the spirit of resilience.
Download or read book Scavenge the Stars written by Tara Sim and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-01-04 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From rising-star author Tara Sim comes an epic new YA fantasy duology—a gender-swapped The Count of Monte Cristo retelling that's perfect for fans of All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace. When Amaya rescues a mysterious stranger from drowning, she fears her rash actions have earned her a longer sentence on the debtor ship where she's been held captive for years. Instead, the man she saved offers her unimaginable riches and a new identity, setting Amaya on a perilous course through the coastal city-state of Moray, where old-world opulence and desperate gamblers collide. Amaya wants one thing: revenge against the man who ruined her family and stole the life she once had. But the more entangled she becomes in this game of deception—and as her path intertwines with the son of the man she's plotting to bring down—the more she uncovers about the truth of her past. And the more she realizes she must trust no one? Packed with high-stakes adventure, romance, and dueling identities, this gender-swapped retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo is the first novel in an epic YA fantasy duology, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sabaa Tahir, and Leigh Bardugo.
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Download or read book Dissociate written by Sarah Addison-Fox and published by Double Edged-Sword Publishing. This book was released on with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world built on lies...seek the truth... Stuck in limbo, stripped of her citizenship, unable to return home with Mick, Celeste has no choice but to flee with the tumultuous Amaya Mason. When bounty hunters threaten her again, Celeste isn't the same terrified slave who was unable to defend herself, and together with Amaya, she'll risk everything... Including what she cherishes the most...
