The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable



The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable Description - A black swan is an event, positive or negative, that is deemed improbable yet causes massive consequences. In this groundbreaking and prophetic book, Taleb shows in a playful way that Black Swan events explain almost everything about our world, and yet we—especially the experts—are blind to them. In this second edition, Taleb has added a new essay, On Robustness and Fragility, which offers tools to navigate and exploit a Black Swan world.


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Capture Your Style: Transform Your Instagram Images, Showcase Your Life, and Build the Ultimate Platform



Capture Your Style: Transform Your Instagram Images, Showcase Your Life, and Build the Ultimate Platform Description - From Instagram star Aimee Song, creator of the popular fashion blog Song of Style, comes the very first how-to Instagram guide, breaking down the essentials to taking gorgeous photos and building your brand and following.
 
With over three million Instagram fans, Aimee Song knows a thing or two about taking the perfect Instagram photo. And Instagram is so much more than a platform for pretty pictures. It’s the fastest-growing social media network with an engaged community, a major marketing tool for brands, a place where Beyoncé drops her albums, and a hub where products can be bought with a simple double tap. Including everything from fashion, travel, food, décor, and more, Aimee includes insider tips on curating a gorgeous feed and growing an audience.
 
In this ultimate how-to Instagram guide, you’ll learn:
 
·      How to brighten, sharpen, and filter your photos
·      The best apps and filters
·      How to prop and style food and fashion photos
·      Ways to craft your voice and story on Instagram
·      How to gain more Instagram followers
·      Secrets behind building a top Instagram brand
·      How to transform an Instagram hobby into a successful business
·      Tips for driving revenue based on your following
 
Capture Your Style will empower you to become your own master mobile photographer, whether you’re looking to launch an e-commerce business or simply sharing a gorgeous meal with your friends, turning even the most mundane moment into Instagold. This is a must-have reference for anyone interested in the ins and outs of stylish personal branding.


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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition: Prima Official Guide



Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition: Prima Official Guide Description - A landmark guide returns! To coincide with the launch of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition, Prima Games has re-released the celebrated strategy guide for fans and new players alike.

Updated eGuide Access Included.

More than 1,100 Pages: Complete, accurate, and Bethesda-approved content covering all game add-ons including Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn DLC content.

Large 2-Sided Map Poster: All Hold Capitals, Strongholds, and important locations labeled.

More than 5,000 Enemies and 2,000 Items Detailed: Exhaustive Bestiary and Inventory chapters detail critical data.

More than 350 Quests: All possible quests revealed with best outcomes highlighted.

More than 250 Collectibles Gathered: Explore the main and hidden locations across Skyrim and Solstheim.

3,000+ Hours Played: Expert advice on character creation and tactical knowledge for the most difficult battles.


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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition (Exams 220-901 & 220-902)



CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition (Exams 220-901 & 220-902) Description -

This bestselling on-the-job reference and test preparation guide has been fully revised for the new 2015 CompTIA A+ exam objectives for exams 901 & 902

Written by the leading authority on CompTIA A+ certification and training, this self-study book and CD has been thoroughly updated to cover 100% of the exam objectives on the 2015 CompTIA A+ exams. New topics include managing and maintaining cellular devices, including tablets; configuring operating systems, including Windows 8, Android, and iOS; and enhanced, mobile-centered security and troubleshooting procedures. The All-in-One Exam Guide enables you to take the test with complete confidence. It also serves as a practical reference for IT support and technical personnel.

Electronic content includes:

  • Practice exams download for both exam 901 and 902 with hundreds of accurate practice exam questions
  • More than an hour of online video training featuring Mike Meyers
  • Online performance-based simulations that prepare you for the performance-based exam questions
  • A link to Mike's favorite PC tools
  • A PDF copy of the book

Key Features:

  • Written with the “in the trenches” voice and clarity Mike Meyers is known for
  • Features pre-assessment tests, exam tips, and “Try This!” sections to reinforce difficult topics
  • Includes a coupon for 10% off of the exam fee, a $37 value


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Canon EOS Rebel T6/1300D For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))



Canon EOS Rebel T6/1300D For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) Description - Your Canon EOS Rebel T6/1300D photography class—in a book! The Canon EOS Rebel T6/1300D offers DLSR users a tool to take photographs truly worth bragging about. This book gives you the pointers and easy-to-follow instruction you need to make sense of your new camera and start taking those stunning shots—right out of its box. First, it demystifies all the photography terms the pros use, explains your Canon camera's menus and settings, and shows how to take control of color, focus, and lighting. Once you have a grasp on those skills, you can apply your newfound knowledge to get better portraits, action shots, close ups, and other images. If most of your photography experience has taken place behind the lens of a smartphone, fear not! You'll quickly and easily learn all about your Canon's tools for controlling focus and depth of field, getting vivid color, shooting landscapes, transferring your files to your computer, and so much more.
  • Get up to speed on your camera's settings and menu options
  • Take quick auto mode shots or be creative with manual settings
  • Apply your knowledge to get better portraits and action shots
  • Find tips for customizing your camera to suit your unique needs
If you love to take photos and want to up your game with a fantastic DSLR camera, Canon Rebel T6/1300D For Dummies is your fast track to getting picture-perfect snaps in a flash!


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The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win



The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win Description - Bill is an IT manager at Parts Unlimited. It's Tuesday morning and on his drive into the office, Bill gets a call from the CEO.

The company's new IT initiative, code named Phoenix Project, is critical to the future of Parts Unlimited, but the project is massively over budget and very late. The CEO wants Bill to report directly to him and fix the mess in ninety days or else Bill's entire department will be outsourced.

With the help of a prospective board member and his mysterious philosophy of The Three Ways, Bill starts to see that IT work has more in common with manufacturing plant work than he ever imagined. With the clock ticking, Bill must organize work flow streamline interdepartmental communications, and effectively serve the other business functions at Parts Unlimited.

In a fast-paced and entertaining style, three luminaries of the DevOps movement deliver a story that anyone who works in IT will recognize. Readers will not only learn how to improve their own IT organizations, they'll never view IT the same way again.


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The LEGO Power Functions Idea Book, Vol. 1: Machines and Mechanisms



The LEGO Power Functions Idea Book, Vol. 1: Machines and Mechanisms Description - This first volume of The LEGO Power Functions Idea Book, Machines and Mechanisms, showcases small projects to build with LEGO Technic gears, motors, gadgets, and other moving elements. You'll find hundreds of clever, buildable mechanisms, each one demonstrating a key building technique or mechanical principle.You'll learn to build sliding doors, grasping claws, rack-and-pinion mechanisms, and ball-shooting devices of every sort!Each model includes a list of required parts and colorful photographs that guide you through the build without the need for step-by-step instructions. As you build, you'll explore the principles of simple machines, gear systems, power translation, and more.


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