Phone Genius


Book Description

Take your communication to a whole new level. Become a Phone Genius! You probably already have a technical manual that tells you how to use your telephone efficiently. Yet there has never been a manual that tells you how to actually communicate effectively using this highly important piece of business equipment. Until now. In Phone Genius you will discover: • Why talking to someone you can’t see is so much harder than in person. • What technology does to your voice and how you can change that. • How to recognise behaviour and language patterns so as to pre-empt the needs and wants of others. • How to increase your effectiveness over the phone and gain better results. Michelle Mills-Porter passes on her skills in using the telephone as her main tool of communication. Using stories and lessons gleaned from her 25 years of making calls, building business relationships and securing high level appointments, Michelle will show you how you too can become a Phone Genius.




Smart Phone Dumb Phone


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"The Allen Carr method has helped millions quit smoking. Now its experts are determined to tackle the UK's obsession with digital devices" - Daily Express "You'll be aware off how your devices affect you and most of all, you will enjoy the feeling of regaining control" - Daily Mirror Do you pull out your phone at every idle moment? Do hours slip away as you mindlessly scroll? Has your smartphone added a level of detachment between you and the outside world? Sadly technology which should be a wonderful boon to us has started to blight our lives. The average adult spends nearly ten hours a day looking at digital screens, leading to unprecedented levels of stress, isolation, procrastination and inertia. The fact is that digital dependence is an addiction and should be treated as such. Allen Carr's Easyway is a breath of fresh air when it comes to addiction treatment. Tried and tested as an incredibly successful stop-smoking method, its principles have since been applied to other addictions such as alcohol, gambling and caffeine with outstanding results. Here, for the first time, the Easyway method has been used to overcome digital addiction, and it really works! Smart Phone Dumb Phone rewires our relationship to technology. By unravelling the brainwashing process behind our addictive behaviour, we are freed from dependence and can reassert control over our time and productivity. Including 20 practical steps to help you along your way, this wonderful guide will release you from the clutches of your smartphone and allow you to live in the moment. It truly is the easyway.




iPhone Portable Genius


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Learn how to get even more out of your iPhone 5s, 6, and 6 Plus iPhone Portable Genius, 2nd Edition is packed with practical advice and covers all the key features in clear, no-nonsense language accessible to those new to the iPhone family or iOS 8. Even experienced iPhone users can discover new tips and tricks that help save time and eliminate hassles. This full-color guide is designed for the visual learner, featuring plenty of screenshots that illustrate various techniques. Genius icons highlight smarter, more innovative ways to do what you need to do better and faster. You'll find essential information about iOS, Siri, iCloud, and learn how to use your iPhone to manage, organize, and navigate your life. Each new iPhone release inspires fervor as consumers clamor to get their hands on the latest and greatest. Why the excitement? Because as seamlessly functional as the iPhone is, it just keeps getting better. iPhone Portable Genius, 2nd Edition teaches you the techniques that translate across generations and upgrades as well as the fundamentals of iOS. Learn to: Connect to a network, configure your settings, and work with iCloud Max out the media features, surf the Web, and check your e-mail Manage your contacts, appointments, e-books, and libraries Sync your apps, photos, music, and more A comprehensive index designed for easy navigation, clear, concise instruction, and a small, portable size make this handy guide ideal for new iPhone users. Making calls is only the beginning, and iPhone Portable Genius, 2nd Edition shows you how much your iPhone has to offer.




The Lazy Genius Way


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Be productive without sacrificing peace of mind using Lazy Genius principles that help you focus on what really matters and let go of what doesn't. If you need a comprehensive strategy for a meaningful life but are tired of reading stacks of self-help books, here is an easy way that actually works. No more cobbling together life hacks and productivity strategies from dozens of authors and still feeling tired. The struggle is real, but it doesn't have to be in charge. With wisdom and wit, the host of The Lazy Genius Podcast, Kendra Adachi, shows you that it's not about doing more or doing less; it's about doing what matters to you. In this book, she offers fourteen principles that are both practical and purposeful, like a Swiss army knife for how to be a person. Use them in combination to "lazy genius" anything, from laundry and meal plans to making friends and napping without guilt. It's possible to be soulful and efficient at the same time, and this book is the blueprint. The Lazy Genius Way isn't a new list of things to do; it's a new way to see. Skip the rules about getting up at 5 a.m. and drinking more water. Let's just figure out how to be a good person who can get stuff done without turning into The Hulk. These Lazy Genius principles--such as Decide Once, Start Small, Ask the Magic Question, and more--offer a better way to approach your time, relationships, and piles of mail, no matter your personality or life stage. Be who you already are, just with a better set of tools.




Strike


Book Description

"After faking her own death to escape her term as an indentured assassin for Valor Savings Bank, Patsy is on the run with her boyfriend, Wyatt. Left with no good choices, Patsy's only option is to meet with a mysterious group that calls itself the Citizens for Freedom"--




Zester Z Zazzlezott


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Frumpy, precocious Bailey Thomas is enthralled by a colorful, one-armed unicyclist. Inspired to write his story, her research uncovers perplexing questions. What is his connection to the Zazous, a youth movement in wartime France? How is he linked to a failed Nazi genetic experiment? Why is in involved in Basileia, an ancient, mysterious, spiritual sect? How true is his claim that he can reveal a glimpse of the Kingdom of Heaven? Is he a miracle worker or a homicidal maniac? Bailey isn't the only person seeking answers. Cynical detective Mark Jaworski believes Zester murdered at least one woman. His partner, Sophia Castillo, prays he didn't, while hanging on to a last shred of faith. Hard-bitten Unique Fawkes wonders how dangerous it is to love him. Erik Kretzler, plagued by inherited Nazi memories, is obsessed with finding him. Bailey must find her answers and face the killer.




New York Knights


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From USA TODAY bestselling author S.M. West comes the complete New York Knights series for the first time in one collection. Discover a world of filth and depravity in this steamy and emotionally thrilling series. A group of lifelong friends battle organized crime and evil and in the end, each will bring justice and find their own HEAs. This box set includes Reckless Night, Fallen Night, Captive Night, Relentless Night, and Broken Night. *Contains sensitive and mature topics. Recommended for ages 18 and up.*




Captive Night


Book Description

Discover a world of power, filth and depravity in the steamy and thrilling New York Knights series. The saga continues with this captive romance. I'm used to living a lonely, isolated life. I'm nothing more than a dirty little secret, and a pawn used in a twisted game of power. My half-brother is saddled with the burden of taking care of me, making sure I don't land in the hands of our enemies. While he's away on his honeymoon he hires a bodyguard to take care of me. Davis Cooper, AKA the hot as hell ex-FBI agent. My attraction to him is instant, but his cold disregard for me is annoyingly obvious. It triggers the rebel in me, and fuels me into doing things a girl like me should never do. Childish? Maybe. But behind the stone-cold façade Davis wears so well I can see there's a warm-blooded man waiting to devour me. He just needs a little nudge in the right direction--my direction. Unfortunately, I manage to land myself in a heap of trouble. Now, what started out as little game of push and pull between us, changes into a bloody game of survival. This is book three in the New York Knights series with interlinking storylines. Captive Night shouldn't be read as a standalone and is the continuation of a five book series about the alpha protectors of Hart Corporation.




Mercy Rule


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Danny’s parents yanked him from the art school that let him wear a kilt and listen to bands that no one’s heard of. Now he’s starting sophomore year at the public high school—the one with the gymnasium at the heart of the building and the glorified athletes who rule it all. The smart thing would be to blend in, but Danny has always been about making statements. Brady just wants to get out. Go to college, play football, maybe reach the NFL. He definitely wants to stop waiting for his deadbeat mother to come home, sleeping on park benches, and going to bed hungry. But first he has to lead the team to the championships. It all adds up to a lot of stress. So who can really blame him when he and the football team turn their aggressions on the new freak? Even the quarterback needs to blow off steam sometimes. Coach turns a blind eye to his players’ crimes—because this year, they’re going to State. But maybe if Coach had paid more attention they could’ve caught it before it all happened. Maybe it could’ve been avoided. Maybe. With quick cuts between a large cast of unforgettable characters, and razor-sharp plotting, Tom Leveen takes readers on a countdown to an inevitable, horrifying act. This gripping novel offers an intense, smart perspective on the tragic, toxic mindsets behind the celebrated American sport and the monsters it creates.




How I Made 52 Films in 3 Years


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Dive into the captivating world of indie filmmaking with Blake Ridder's "How I Made 52 Films in 3 Years" - a candid, humorous, and insightful look at the highs and lows of a relentless creative journey. Discover how Blake transformed wild ideas into 50 short films and 2 feature films, all within the span of three years. In this riveting book, Blake shares his personal experiences, offering a behind-the-scenes tour of his unique filmmaking odyssey. This isn't your typical guide to filmmaking techniques; instead, you'll find a collection of stories and insights gleaned from bringing each of the 52 films to life. From the importance of collaboration to overcoming obstacles, learn how Blake honed his craft and shaped his career in the unpredictable world of indie filmmaking. As you follow along with Blake's engaging narrative, you'll discover: The power of perseverance and how to overcome setbacks The importance of building a team and collaborating with talented individuals Strategies for financing your films and navigating the world of crowdfunding Tips on casting, storytelling, and directing to bring your vision to life The role of mental health and work-life balance in sustaining a creative career "How I Made 52 Films in 3 Years" is the perfect read for aspiring filmmakers, creative individuals, and film enthusiasts seeking an inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at the world of indie filmmaking. Get ready to embark on a journey that will leave you inspired, enlightened, and ready to tackle your own creative projects.