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Reach for the sky with macOS(R) Sequoia(TM)! Apple's legendary computer operating system just got an update. macOS Sequoia For Dummies shows you the ropes. Packed with clear and valuable information for new and veteran Mac users alike, this book covers the basics of operating a Mac, and it explores the new features you'll want to know. Once you're feeling comfortable in the driver's seat of your new computer, you'll move on to networking, multimedia, data security, and beyond. Got error messages? Turn to the troubleshooting tips inside to get back up and running, the easy way. Inside... Getting around your Mac with Finder, Desktop, and Dock Leveraging the power of Apple Intelligence Using built-in apps like Maps, Stocks, News, and Voice Memos Communicating via Mail and Messages Protecting and backing up data Making the most of your Mac

Carve out your niche in the world of law Paralegals play a critical role in the legal process, assisting attorneys behind the scenes and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. With the help of Paralegal Career For Dummies, you, too, can enter this important line of work. Learn important legal concepts and must-have skills, and find tips on getting certified, finding a job, and thriving in law offices. Plus, you'll get access to forms, templates, and other online resources-just to make your new paralegal job that much easier. Inside ... Becoming a paralegalNavigating the legal systemConducting legal research, preparing documents, and interviewingWriting like a paralegalManaging a law officeJoining an association

Teach yourself VISUALLY(TM) Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something-and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 120 iPhone tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique to help you master any iPhone 16 model and iOS 18 in no time. You'll learn to: Set up and activate your iPhoneCustomize iOS to work your wayChat via Messages, Phone, and FaceTimeUse Apple Intelligence AI toolsShoot pro-quality photos and videos Designed for visual learners Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modulesSuccinct explanations walk you through step by stepFull-color screen shots demonstrate each taskHelpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks

Praise for THE CHINA BUSINESS CONUNDRUM "I couldn't put down this engrossing tale of Chinese government partners manipulating and milking SVB to create local competitors. While most victims of this all-too-common swindle quietly slink away, Ken Wilcox has the humility and moxie to go public with this cautionary tale." --JAMES McGREGOR, author of One Billion Customers "This account of establishing a bank for start-ups in China simply gallops along with twists and turns and surprises. It's a salutary tale of how Western assumptions, hopes, and expectations prime companies for failure in the Chinese context. I'm giving copies to all my CEOs, past and present." --FELDA HARDYMON, MBA Class of 1975 Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, emeritus; Partner emeritus, Bessemer Venture Partners "The inside story of how Silicon Valley Bank stumbled in China." -- DAVID BARBOZA, co-founder of The Wire: China, former two-time Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times columnist "Ken Wilcox is uniquely qualified to offer insights on doing business in China. In particular, his admonitions about the Chinese Communist Party and its ability to control everything it touches are chilling. As the author of The China Business Conundrum, Ken will bring you to understand that you are most at risk when you come to believe that you have a full grasp of your situation. In all probability, You are not even close! Read it once and then read it again!" -- ALEX W. "PETE" HART, former CEO of Mastercard International and financial services industry veteran, former Chairman of the Board, Silicon Valley Bancshares "While working in China, banking executive Ken Wilcox kept his eyes open and became deeply skeptical about the CCP's willingness to actually collaborate with foreign businesses. The China Business Conundrum is a much-needed antidote to Party bromides about 'win-win' scenarios." -- ORVILLE SCHELL, Vice President, Asia Society & Arthur Ross Director, Center on U.S.-China Relations

How to manage your mental health at work and create supportive environments for teams you lead Drawing on popular influencer Kody Green's inspirational story as a diagnosed person with schizophrenia who succeeded in finding and maintaining a job across diverse industry sectors including production, distribution, office settings, and management, Minds Over Meetings: A Personal Perspective on Wellness in the Workplace provides practical strategies for fostering an understanding, empathetic, and supportive and inclusive work environment as well as self-care and coping strategies to help all professionals manage their mental health better at work. Backed by the latest research findings in the field and emphasizing the vital role of open and honest communication, Green explores topics including: Finding available accommodations through employee assistance programs (EAP) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Retaining talent in the workplace by promoting education and fighting stigma Building relationships between friends and colleagues to strengthen teamwork Minds Over Meetings: A Personal Perspective on Wellness in the Workplace earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all individuals seeking to thrive in the workplace through effective management of their mental health, along with all managers and business leaders seeking to create an open and supportive environment to improve worker wellbeing.

Get a taste of manga drawing Manga is a distinctive way to draw comics and graphic novels. Japanese in origin, this artistic medium provides an accessible way to tell any story and teach any topic. Manga For Dummies shows you how to make your imagination come to life by creating manga characters, storyboarding comics, and adding dimension to your drawings. Learn to draw manga heroes, villains, mecha, and shojo characters, complete with their accessories - and much more. Create any world you can imagine thanks to the easy instructions in this book. Inside... A brief history of manga Gathering your materials What makes manga different Drawing facial expressions Getting to know your major protagonists Giving your drawing dimension Basic manga story writing Sharing your work online

Your ticket to a healthier brain and a healthier you! Your brain, like every part of your body, needs and deserves all the TLC you can give it so you can live a long and healthy life. In Brain Health For Dummies, neuroscientist and author Dr. Sarah McKay walks you through some simple and easy steps you can take-right now-to get smarter, stay healthier, and better support the elders in your life. This is the ultimate, evidence-based guide to help you understand how your brain works around the clock to keep you sharp, healthy, and happy. It offers straightforward advice to help you optimize your brain health, including: How to lessen your chance of disease and decline by managing common health risks Simple lifestyle tips to help you maintain a healthy brain at every stage of life Sex- and age-specific strategies to help keep your brain in top form Optimal performance is something your brain works on all day long. Make sure you're living your best life by learning how to maintain your hardest-working organ with Brain Health For Dummies. Grab a copy today!

"Prop Trading Secrets will explain what prop trading is, the different types of prop trading, what makes it so appealing and what makes it risky. Readers will learn about prop trading for future traders, forex traders, gold traders, oil traders, and more. Included in the book will be 5-10 interviews with successful prop traders and the key takeaways from what they have learned during their career"--

Pass the test that could change your life Getting your GED® credential can open countless doors into your future. GED® Test Prep 2025/2026 For Dummies is your key to unlocking those doors. This book reviews all the content you'll run into on test day, with easy-to-understand explanations. Brush up on grammar and punctuation, get familiar with GED-style readings, and gain confidence in science and math. Then, you can practice, practice, practice-with THREE full-length practice tests online. Plus, you'll get study plans that work for you. Maximize your score with this Dummies guide. Inside . . . Computer skills for the GED New GED tips and strategies Practice questions and tests with clear answer explanations Test-day survival strategies All question types, explained Improving your score from Equivalency to College Credit

Go forth & prosper in the world of polyamory Polyamory means having multiple romantic or sexual relationships, with the full consent of everyone involved. In Polyamory For Dummies, you'll discover how this form of non-monogamy works in the real world, and you'll find out about polycules and other relationship types. Plus, you'll get research-backed information on the challenges many poly relationships face-and how to overcome them in a respectful and sustainable way. This open-hearted Dummies guide gives you what you need to enjoy healthy non-monogamous connections. Inside... Understanding ethical non-monogamyPutting consent firstWorking through jealousyCommunicating with partnersExploring different relationship typesParenting while polyamorousComing out as poly

Complete playbook to plan, execute, and showcase corporate sustainability initiatives  Based on extensive research conducted in the past several years at the International Institute for Management Development in Switzerland (IMD), Leading the Sustainable Business Transformation: A Playbook from IMD helps readers understand why sustainability matters, what it involves, how it fits with corporate strategy and how to implement it according to the specifics of their companies. This playbook emphasises both strategic and organisational work, delivering a framework to generate solid financial returns without depleting the world's natural and social wealth.  With detailed case studies and quotations from executives to provide context, this book explores topics including:  How social and environmental sustainability initiatives sharply differ from the much-criticised Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework Barriers to change based on gaps in organisational capacity and how to overcome them Minimising risks, accelerating change and fostering innovation through AI powered by Big Data Managing performance and measuring impact through new KPIs that utilise relevant metrics Marketing strategies to showcase sustainability efforts in a way that resonates with consumers  Filled with actionable strategies to navigate the intersection of global impact and financial success with precision and purpose, Leading the Sustainable Business Transformation: A Playbook from IMD is an essential read for executives and business leaders seeking to transform their organisations for the better.

A two-volume Study Guide set to help you prepare for success on the UPDATED Cisco CCNA Certification Exam 200-301 v1.1. Get certified and advance your technical career. To earn a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, you only need to pass one exam that validates your knowledge and skills related to everything from networking to automation. This inclusive, two-book set provides what you need to know to succeed on the UPDATED CCNA Exam 200-301 v1.1. The set includes CCNA Certification Study Guide Volume 1, Second Edition, and CCNA Certification Study Guide Volume 2, Second Edition. Both Study Guides provide comprehensive information and foundational knowledge about core Cisco technologies, helping you implement and administer Cisco solutions. Volumes 1 and 2 prepare you to take and pass the UPDATED CCNA certification Exam 200-301 v1.1, which assesses your abilities related to network fundamentals. Both books cover a range of topics so you can get ready for the exam and apply your technical knowledge. Prepare for testing on network and security fundamentals Review network access concepts Solidify your knowledge related to IP connectivity and services Assess your automation and programmability skills Written by a Cisco expert, Todd Lammle, this 2-volume Study Guide set helps you master the concepts you need to succeed as a networking administrator. It also connects you to online interactive learning tools, including sample questions, a pre-assessment, practice exam, flashcards, and a glossary. If you want to earn the new CCNA certification and keep moving forward in your IT career, this book and study guide are for you.

The ultimate study aid for the PHR, PHRi, SPHR and SPHRi Exams and SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Exams! Join the estimated 500,000 HR professionals in over 100 countries who've earned HR certifications from HRCI and SHRM, the certifying bodies that administer the exams. Further your career in one of the world's fastest growing economic sectors by taking a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) exam, administered by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), or the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The Human Resources Certification Kit: Study for the HRCI PHR, PHRi, SPHR, and SPHRi Exams and SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Exams consists of two comprehensive study aids, updated for 2024. The Big Book of HR Exam Practice Questions: 1000 Questions to Test Your Knowledge and Help You Prepare for the PHR, PHRi, SPHR, SPHRi and SHRM CP/SCP Certification Exams and PHR, PHRi and SPHR, SPHRi Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Study Guide: 2024 Exams, Sixth Edition, offer complete and thorough coverage of exam topics. Both books provide in-depth coverage of exam objectives with practical and hands-on scenarios, Exam Essentials sections, and plenty of review questions. New content emphasizes important functional areas and changes in HR best practices, as well as discussing the role of the human resource professional and the skill sets organizations now demand, making you a more competitive candidate. Get two highly popular and effective study resources at a $20 savings Update yourself on the latest developments in HR theory and best practices Access the Sybex online learning environment and test bank, including hundreds of practice exam questions, electronic flashcards, and a PDF of the Glossary of Terms The Sybex PHR and SPHR study guides and SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP study guides have helped many students and professionals gain their certifications and keep pace with industry developments. Are you going to join their ranks?

The pocket-sized guide to data science You've just picked up a concise little book that covers all the fundamentals of data science. Data Science Essentials For Dummies distills everything you need to know to analyze data, build models, identify patterns, and visualize your findings. No overwhelming details or unnecessary repetition-just straightforward, easy-to-find answers to your essential data science questions. Great for supplementing a course or as a quick reference while you work, this book puts you on the fast track to deriving more business value from data. Inside... Finding succinct explanations Getting clear, effective examples Understanding data types Working with software Coding in Python and SQL Understanding machine learning Brushing up on essential math and statistics Using data to tell a story

A right-to-the-point guide on all the key topics of SQL programming SQL Essentials For Dummies is your quick reference to all the core concepts of SQL--a valuable common standard language used in relational databases. This useful guide is straightforward--with no excess review, wordy explanations, or fluff--so you get what you need, fast. Great for a brush-up on the basics or as an everyday desk reference, this book is one you can rely on. Strengthen your understanding of the basics of SQL Review what you've already learned or pick up key skills Use SQL to create, manipulate, and control relational databases Jog your memory on the essentials as you work and get clear answers to your questions Perfect for supplementing classroom learning, reviewing for a certification, and staying knowledgeable on the job, SQL Essentials For Dummies is the convenient, direct, and digestible reference you've been looking for.

The core concepts of Javaprogramming, in your pocket What if you had the basics of Java programming available at your fingertips? With Java Essentials For Dummies, that's exactly what you have! This is a fluff-free guide to exactly what you'll need to know to program apps, websites, games, and beyond. No lengthy explanations or repetition here. Just quick, clear answers to your essential Java questions. Perfect as a course supplement or as a desk reference to jog your memory, this handy Coding Essentials titleis the simple way to get coding. Inside... Finding simple code examples and concise explanations Installing Java coding tools Creating and using loops Understanding coding classes and subclasses Working with data Getting techniques for easier coding

Helpful planner to drill down, get organized, and start putting concepts from The 9% Edge into action The 9% Edge Yearly Planner is a companion to The 9% Edge that gives readers all of the hands-on tools they need to seamlessly implement the proven principles contained in the main book. Written by Candy Valentino, WSJ bestselling author, business growth expert, and financial analyst with 25 years of experience, this planner contains worksheets, checklists, and other tools for success that readers can use to intelligently create, develop, scale, and exit their enterprises, no matter what stage they're currently at or how big they want to become. Some of the concepts that this planner helps readers drill down include: Identifying and implementing key strategies that have a direct impact on your bottom line Navigating each stage of the business development process with a different set of talents and skills Expanding your customer base, enhancing average order value, and boosting the frequency of purchases Strategically reducing costs without compromise and measuring and evaluating critical revenue drivers The 9% Edge Yearly Planner is a highly practical planner for driven entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking to access a wealth of business development tools that have been proven to work time and time again.

The quick and crystal-clear guide to C++ programming C++ Essentials For Dummies is your useful reference to the key concepts of C++, the popular general-purpose language utilized everywhere from building games to writing parts of operating systems. With minimal review and background material--and absolutely no fluff--this book gets straight to the essential topics you need to know to ramp up, brush up, or level up. Get a helpful intro to the basic concepts of coding in C++ Review what you already know or pick up essential new skills Create projects that run smoothly with the C++ language Keep this concise reference book handy for jogging your memory as you work Great for supplementing classroom learning, reviewing for a certification, or staying knowledgeable on the job, C++ Essentials For Dummies is a fantastic refresher guide that you can always turn to for answers.

The newest steps and strategies to enhance the performance appraisals you provide Performance Appraisals & Phrases For Dummies shows you how to apply the latest performance appraisal practices and generate positive outcomes for your employees, for your company, and for you. The days of stand-alone annual performance appraisals are drawing to a close, with today's appraisals utilizing quarterly or biannual sessions, continuous feedback with regular two-way communication, collaborative goal-setting, career development, and an ongoing forward focus. This approach includes tools to provide impactful feedback and feedforward, recognize and support employee success, avoid the common mistakes related to performance appraisals, and build your coaching skills. Gain a clear understanding of the ways that performance appraisals contribute to individual and organizational success. Provide productive feedback by accessing more than 3,300 phrases. Lead appraisal sessions that resonate with your employees and set the stage for improved performance and career development. By applying the newest steps in performance appraisals, you will literally and figuratively be in an excellent position to build your employees' skills, motivation, performance, satisfaction, and commitment.

Generative AI and Finance: Unleashing Potential of Large Language Models, Frameworks, Interfaces, and Industry Cases to Transform Accounting and Finance Processes provides a comprehensive guide to ethically harnessing generative AI systems to reshape financial management. Generative AI is a key theme across the accounting and finance sectors to drive significant optimizations leading to sustainability. Across 22 chapters, leading researchers supply innovative applications of large language models across the economic realm. Through detailed frameworks, real-world case studies, and governance recommendations, this book highlights applied research for generative AI in finance functions. Several chapters demonstrate how data-driven insights from AI systems can optimize complex financial processes to reduce resource usage, lower costs, and drive positive environmental impact over the long term. In addition, chapters on AI-enabled risk assessment, fraud analytics, and regulatory technology highlight applied research for generative AI in finance. The book also explores emerging applications like leveraging blockchain and metaverse interfaces to create generative AI models that can revolutionize areas from carbon credit trading to virtual audits. Overall, with in-depth applied research at the nexus of sustainability and optimization enabled by data science and generative AI, the book offers a compilation of best practices in leveraging AI for optimal, ethical, and future-oriented financial management.

Groundbreaking analysis of a fully functional fault-tolerant machine drive Electrical machine drives have become an increasingly important component of transportation electrification, including electric vehicles, railway and subway traction, aerospace actuation, and more. This expansion of electrical machine drives into safety-critical areas has driven an increasingly urgent demand for high reliability and strong fault tolerance. Machine drives incorporating a permanent magnet (PM)-assisted synchronous reluctance machine drive with a segregated winding have shown to exhibit notably reduced PM flux and correspondingly enhanced fault tolerance. Multiple 3-Phase Fault Tolerant Permanent Magnet Machine Drives: Design and Control offers one of the first fully integrated accounts of a functional fault-tolerant machine drive. It proposes a segregated winding which can be incorporated into multiple machine topologies without affecting performance and brings together cutting-edge technologies to manage these crucial drives in both healthy and fault conditions. The result is a must-own for engineers and researchers alike. Readers will also find: Advanced modeling techniques for different operation conditionsDetailed discussion on topics including fault detection techniques, postfault tolerant control strategies, and many moreAn authorial team with immense experience in the study of fault-tolerant machine drives Multiple 3-Phase Fault Tolerant Permanent Magnet Machine Drives: Design and Control is ideal for researchers and graduate students in engineering and related industries.

Clear and concise guide to MBPLE, with industrial case studies Written in a to-the-point style, Model-Based Product Line Engineering (MBPLE) is the only theoretical and practical foundational book on MBPLE that brings together the topics of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and feature-based product line engineering (PLE). It examines how PLE can benefit from a model-based and model-centric approach and, in turn, how MBSE combined with holistic PLE can boost model reuse and improve the MBSE business case. The book combines both management and engineering aspects to deliver comprehensive coverage of the subject. The book covers real-life challenges and implementations of MBPLE, discussing adoption obstacles faced by engineering organizations and how to overcome them to ensure a successful MBPLE deployment. Dozens of SysML v2 views, SysML v1 diagrams, SysML v2 code snippets and illustrations are included throughout to elucidate key concepts. Additional supplementary learning materials are available on a companion website. Written by a team of expert authors and contributors with significant experience in the field of applied MBPLE, Model-Based Product Line Engineering (MBPLE) discusses sample topics including: Motivation for MBPLE, covering document-based to model-based engineering, project-oriented to product-line-oriented engineering, and digital continuity and system lifecycle management Foundations of MBPLE, covering basic definitions, the history of MBPLE, recent MBPLE works and standards, and the impact of MBPLE on engineering processes Implementation of MBPLE using the next generation modeling language SysML v2 Adoption of MBPLE, covering investment interests, company processes, change management and digital transformation, and methods, guidelines, coaching Model-Based Product Line Engineering (MBPLE) delivers vision, benefits, and strategic guidance for managers, executives, and business leaders while serving as a practical guide for system engineers who are new to the MBPLE discipline or already familiar with it.

Discover the nutritional and physiological age-related changes and needs of athletes aged 35 and above Athletic activity is becoming increasingly central to the lives of many adults as they age. More and more adults over 35 participate actively in athletics. Additionally, older adults are increasingly encouraged to pursue athletics for reasons of health and wellness. There is a growing need, therefore, for sports nutrition and physiology texts that focus on this population in detail, and not simply as a subset of a field that has been primarily oriented towards younger athletes. Sports Nutrition for Masters Athletes meets this need with an intensive, evidence-based approach to the nutritional needs of athletes over the age of 35. Alert to the importance of diet in performance and the requirements of older athletes, the book offers a robust toolkit for maintaining athletic performance with age while adjusting for physiologic changes. The result is an essential contribution to a growing field of research and clinical practice. Sports Nutrition for Masters Athletes readers will also find: An overview of physiological changes associated with the aging process and their impact on performance. Detailed insights into the relationship between nutrition and the mitigation of the inflammatory process. Coverage of subjects including the determination of caloric and nutrient needs, dietary strategies, and many more Sports Nutrition for Masters Athletes is ideal for those pursuing education in nutrition, exercise science, exercise physiology, health and wellness, and physical education. It will also be of interest to those studying physical aging or work with older adults as clients and patients.

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The tax facts and strategies that every small business owner needs to know for their 2024 tax return and year-round planning Owning a small business is a huge responsibility. And while all small business owners try to improve their bottom lines, few are aware of all the ways that the constantly changing tax laws can help them save money. In J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2025, award-winning attorney and small business taxation expert Barbara Weltman shows you exactly how to save money on your next tax return. You'll find reliable and straightforward information about small business tax planning you need to make tax-smart decisions throughout the year. You'll learn to use deductions and tax credits efficiently, shield your business income, and maximize your small business tax refund. The book also highlights the latest tax changes to help you plan ahead. In this fully updated resource, you'll find: Detailed coverage of the latest tax laws, court decisions, and IRS rulingsTax-planning strategies to help you make better decisions all year longComprehensive information on every relevant tax write-off, like the QBI deductionClear instructions on where to report income and claim deductions and credits on IRS formsGuidance on new cost-of-living adjustments to write-offs and income limits, transferring energy-related tax credits, and setting up emergency savings accounts (PLESAs) for employeesHelp with state tax and information returns you may need to fileSample forms and checklists to help you prepare for tax season Get your free online supplement for the latest tax changes.

A straightforward guide to taking tax breaks and deductions on your 2024 tax return In J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2025: Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible, taxation expert Barbara Weltman delivers an authoritative guide to taking advantage of every tax break and deduction to which you're entitled. You'll find a personal tax roadmap clearly organized by subject matter so you can easily find the credits and deductions that might apply to you. Each tax benefit is explained in simple, understandable language--along with eligibility requirements for claiming the benefit--while planning tips and common pitfalls associated with the deduction or credit are discussed in detail. In this book, you'll find deductions and tax breaks covering: You, your spouse, and your dependents Your home and car Your job or small business Your investments Your retirement savings Travel, medical, and dental expenses Health savings accounts Education costs and charitable giving Disaster losses Insurance expenses Packed with hundreds of up-to-date deductions and credits, practical advice, and real-world examples, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2025 is a book every taxpayer should own. Get your free online supplement for the latest tax changes.

In this updated and expanded second edition of The Student Leadership Challenge, James Kouzes and Barry Posner apply their extensive research and expertise to demonstrate that anyone can be a leader, regardless of age or experience.

Who is human, and who is a monster? Can Geralt afford to stay neutral? What kind of politics do sorceresses engage in? How many universes converge on the Continent? If we stare long enough into the abyss, does it stare back into us? Silver or steel? "If I'm to choose between one evil and another, I'd rather not choose at all," growls the mutant "witcher," Geralt of Rivia. Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher books lay bare the adventures of monster hunters like Geralt, who seek to avoid humanity's conflicts and live only for the next kill and the coin that comes with it. But Geralt's destiny is complicated by his relationship with a powerful sorceress, Yennefer of Vengerberg. When he connects with a displaced princess, Ciri, Geralt lands right in the middle of the political conflicts of the Continent, which is endangered by Nilfgaard, a domineering southern kingdom that threatens to conquer the world. Part of the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series, The Witcher and Philosophy brings on twenty-seven philosophers to test their mettle against werewolves, the bruxa, strigas, vodyanoi, and kikimora; their work addresses the phenomenally popular books, three standalone Witcher video games, and the hit Netflix show. These authors pass on their fascination with all manner of horror and sorcery: the mutations that make Geralt and others witchers, the commonalities between the Continent and post-apocalyptic settings, the intricacies of political power and scandal in the world of The Witcher, and reflections of our own world's changing views on race and gender that might offer hope--or portend a grim future. "Destiny is just the embodiment of the soul's desire to grow," says Jaskier the bard, proving himself to be a natural philosopher. The tales of The Witcher remind us that our lives are a play written by both choice and destiny. And it is your destiny to read and be inspired by The Witcher and Philosophy.

Easy strategies and techniques to be funnier at work and in your personal life "In The Elements of Humor, Scott Dikkers does indeed dissect the frog, but he does so in such a delightful way that you don't really mind all the blood and guts. Functioning as both a Comedy 101 syllabus and an instruction manual for any extraterrestrials studying how humans process comedy, this book is required reading, especially if you're a Scott Dikkers completist like me." --"Weird Al" Yankovic Discover the art of making people laugh with The Elements of Humor, where bestselling author and acclaimed comedy writer Scott Dikkers serves up a masterclass in funny for anyone looking to sprinkle their writing, conversations, speeches, and presentations with a generous dose of wit and comedy. This groundbreaking book offers credible, practical advice that stands out in its field. You'll find easy-to-follow, replicable instructions designed to unlock your comedic potential and engage your audience like never before. From the basics of joke construction to sophisticated satire, Dikkers guides you with simple instructions, entertaining illustrations, interactive exercises, and a detailed index of indispensable tools and techniques. Whether you're aiming to craft funny content, boost your speech delivery with laughs, or just be funnier in everyday interactions, this book covers essential strategies including self-deprecation and the art of wordplay. It delves into diverse humor types--referential jokes, shock humor, hyperbole, slapstick, and even metahumor, offering insights into how and why they work.