A rollicking visual and narrative history of popular ideas, phenomena, and widely held beliefs disproven by science.The Bermuda Triangle. Personality tests. Ghost hunting. Crop circles. Mayan Doomsday. What do all these have in common? None can quite live up the rigor of actual facts or science and yet they all attract passionate supporters anyway.Divided into broad sections covering the easily disproved to the wildly speculative to wishful thinking and of course hucksterism, Pseudoscience is a romp through much more than bad science-it's a light-hearted look into why we insist on believing in things such as Big Foot, astrology, and the existence of aliens. Did you know, for example, that you can tell a person's future by touching their butt? Rumpology. It's a thing, but not really. Or that Stanley Kubrick made a fake moon landing film for the US government? Except he didn't. Or that spontaneous human combustion is real? It ain't, but it can be explained scientifically.From the authors of Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything, Pseudoscience is a wild mix of history, pop culture, and good old fashioned science--one that not just entertains, but sheds a little light on why we all love to believe in a few things we know aren't true.
Three years before Brian Sipe began his magic with the Cleveland Browns, Bill Fitch and his band of Cavaliers brought a buzz to Northeast Ohio basketball that fans had never seen before. Despite a rough start to their 1975–76 season, the Cavaliers rode the shoulders of Akron native Nate Thurmond to the Central Division title. Under his leadership, they qualified for the playoffs. Then in April the Cavs provided fans with a remarkable string of games against the Washington Bullets, winning in incredible fashion three times—twice at The Coliseum in Richfield en route to a 4–3 series victory in the Eastern Conference Semifinal.An emotionally charged experience, this was the Cavs' first time in the playoffs. To further the excitement, three of their four victories weren't clinched until the final buzzer. The noise in The Coliseum was so intense that the building shook. Hailed as the "Miracle of Richfield," many maintain that the 1975–76 season remains the most memorable in Cavaliers history even over the 2006–07 and 2014–15 seasons led by LeBron James.The Miracle of Richfield: The Story of the 1975–76 Cleveland Cavaliers offers readers an inside look at the team, from its slow start winning just 6 of 16 games, the key signing of Thurmond, and winning the Central title to the pulse-pounding playoff series with the Bullets and the disappointing defeat to the Celtics. The '75–76 season—especially the playoff — provided Cavs fans with an exhilaration that will never be forgotten.
If you cry and laugh within one of the essays in this collection, don't be surprised. Real stories, observations, rants should evoke emotion. Ideally, they should also warrant deposit into the inner ""Hmm . . . box"" we all have inside our heads. The messages herein span everything from the author's first encounter with God through a decision to bequeath his body to science after two unforgettable Irish wakes. In between are encounters with a pedophile priest, a remarkable homeless man who found a life of purpose in homelessness, and a man the author sent to prison. There is also an encounter with God on a golf course; time in a church cult; the inevitable mountaintops and painful tumbles from them with family; love lost and love found; death on the ""installment plan"" and much more. Forty Days is pointing us toward the light. The essays are points on the author's life path, but yours as well. Discover, as you look into your own heart through the author's, faith, faithlessness, hope, loss, restoration, blessing, you.
If you cry and laugh within one of the essays in this collection, don't be surprised. Real stories, observations, rants should evoke emotion. Ideally, they should also warrant deposit into the inner ""Hmm . . . box"" we all have inside our heads. The messages herein span everything from the author's first encounter with God through a decision to bequeath his body to science after two unforgettable Irish wakes. In between are encounters with a pedophile priest, a remarkable homeless man who found a life of purpose in homelessness, and a man the author sent to prison. There is also an encounter with God on a golf course; time in a church cult; the inevitable mountaintops and painful tumbles from them with family; love lost and love found; death on the ""installment plan"" and much more. Forty Days is pointing us toward the light. The essays are points on the author's life path, but yours as well. Discover, as you look into your own heart through the author's, faith, faithlessness, hope, loss, restoration, blessing, you.
Life Explored is an exciting new way to share the gospel in today's highly visual culture. Developed by Christianity Explored Ministries, the seven interactive sessions are based on stunning videos shot all over the globe. Life Explored will help people uncover what they're really living for, and shows that the greatest pleasure in life is not enjoying the gifts God has given, but enjoying God himself. This exciting, new outreach course can be run before or after Christianity Explored or Alpha and is perfect for anyone looking for answers to life's big questions. This Handbook contains everything a participant needs for the course, guiding them through the sessions with plenty of space for notes.
Life Explored is an exciting new way to share the gospel in today's highly visual culture. Developed by Christianity Explored Ministries, the seven interactive sessions are based on stunning videos shot all over the globe. Life Explored will help people uncover what they're really living for, and shows how, in Christ, God meets our deepest desire for happiness. Each session explores an aspect of God's character. We see that the God of the Bible is good, trustworthy, generous, liberating, fulfilling, life-giving and joyful. And ultimately we see that the greatest pleasure in life is not enjoying the gifts he has given, but enjoying God himself. This exciting, new outreach course can be run before or after Christianity Explored or Alpha and is perfect for anyone looking for answers to life's big questions. This Leader's Handbook contains everything you need to lead a course and works alongside the Handbook and DVD.
Discover how to plan a Microsoft Teams deployment within a business environment and manage Teams administrative functions on a day-to-day basisKey FeaturesPlan and design your Microsoft Teams deploymentPrepare, deploy, and manage policies for Microsoft Teams and for apps within TeamsPass the MS-700 exam and achieve certification with the help of self-assessment questions and a mock examBook DescriptionDo you want to build and test your proficiency in the deployment, management, and monitoring of Microsoft Teams features within the Microsoft 365 platform? Managing Microsoft Teams: MS-700 Exam Guide will help you to effectively plan and implement Microsoft Teams using the Microsoft 365 Teams admin center and Windows PowerShell. You’ll also discover best practices for rolling out and managing MS services for Teams users within your Microsoft 365 tenant. The chapters are divided into three easy-to-follow parts: planning and design, feature policies and administration, and team management, while aligning with the official MS-700 exam objectives to help you prepare effectively for the exam.The book starts by taking you through planning and design, where you’ll learn how to plan migrations, make assessments for network readiness, and plan and implement governance tasks such as configuring guest access and monitoring usage. Later, you’ll understand feature administration, focusing on collaboration, meetings, live events, phone numbers, and the phone system, along with applicable policy configurations. Finally, the book shows you how to manage Teams and membership settings and create app policies.By the end of this book, you'll have learned everything you need to pass the MS-700 certification exam and have a handy reference guide for MS Teams.What you will learnExplore Security & Compliance configuration options for Teams featuresManage meetings, calls, and chat features within Microsoft TeamsFind out how to manage phone numbers, systems, and settings in TeamsManage individual team settings, membership, and guest accessCreate policies for Microsoft Teams apps and featuresDeploy access reviews and dynamic team membershipWho this book is forThis Microsoft Teams book is for IT professionals who want to achieve Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate certification. Familiarity with the principles of establishing and administering the core features and services within a Microsoft 365 tenant and a basic understanding of Microsoft Teams features are required before getting started with the book. Prior knowledge of other Microsoft 365 workloads such as Security & Compliance will also be beneficial.
Develop scalable computer vision solutions for real-world business problems and discover scaling, cost reduction, security, and bias mitigation best practices with AWS AI/ML servicesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesLearn how to quickly deploy and automate end-to-end CV pipelines on AWSImplement design principles to mitigate bias and scale production of CV workloadsWork with code examples to master CV concepts using AWS AI/ML servicesBook DescriptionComputer vision (CV) is a field of artificial intelligence that helps transform visual data into actionable insights to solve a wide range of business challenges. This book provides prescriptive guidance to anyone looking to learn how to approach CV problems for quickly building and deploying production-ready models.You'll begin by exploring the applications of CV and the features of Amazon Rekognition and Amazon Lookout for Vision. The book will then walk you through real-world use cases such as identity verification, real-time video analysis, content moderation, and detecting manufacturing defects that'll enable you to understand how to implement AWS AI/ML services. As you make progress, you'll also use Amazon SageMaker for data annotation, training, and deploying CV models. In the concluding chapters, you'll work with practical code examples, and discover best practices and design principles for scaling, reducing cost, improving the security posture, and mitigating bias of CV workloads.By the end of this AWS book, you'll be able to accelerate your business outcomes by building and implementing CV into your production environments with the help of AWS AI/ML services.What you will learnApply CV across industries, including e-commerce, logistics, and mediaBuild custom image classifiers with Amazon Rekognition Custom LabelsCreate automated end-to-end CV workflows on AWSDetect product defects on edge devices using Amazon Lookout for VisionBuild, deploy, and monitor CV models using Amazon SageMakerDiscover best practices for designing and evaluating CV workloadsDevelop an AI governance strategy across the entire machine learning life cycleWho this book is forIf you are a machine learning engineer or data scientist looking to discover best practices and learn how to build comprehensive CV solutions on AWS, this book is for you. Knowledge of AWS basics is required to grasp the concepts covered in this book more effectively. A solid understanding of machine learning concepts and the Python programming language will also be beneficial.
Explore the diverse DevOps career paths and prepare for each stage of the interview process with collective wisdom from DevOps experts and interviews with DevOps PractitionersKey FeaturesNavigate the many career opportunities in the field of DevOpsDiscover proven tips and tricks from industry experts for every step of the DevOps interviewSave both time and money by avoiding common mistakes in your interviewsBook DescriptionDevOps is a set of practices that make up a culture, and practicing DevOps methods can make developers more productive and easier to work with. The DevOps Career Handbook is filled with hundreds of tips and tricks from experts regarding every step of the interview process, helping you save time and money by steering clear of avoidable mistakes.You'll learn about the various career paths available in the field of DevOps, before acquiring the essential skills needed to begin working as a DevOps professional. If you are already a DevOps engineer, this book will help you to gain advanced skills to become a DevOps specialist. After getting to grips with the basics, you'll discover tips and tricks for preparing your resume and online profiles and find out how to build long-lasting relationships with the recruiters. Finally, you'll read through interviews which will give you an insight into a career in DevOps from the viewpoint of individuals at different career levels.By the end of this DevOps book, you'll gain a solid understanding of what DevOps is, the various DevOps career paths, and how to prepare for your interview.What you will learnUnderstand various roles and career paths for DevOps practitionersDiscover proven techniques to stand out in the application processPrepare for the many stages of your interview, from the phone screen to taking the technical challenge and then the onsite interviewNetwork effectively to help your career move in the right directionTailor your resume to specific DevOps rolesDiscover how to negotiate after you've been extended an offerWho this book is forThis book is for DevOps professionals looking to take the next step in their career, engineers looking to make a career switch, technology managers who want to understand the complete picture of the DevOps landscape, and anyone interested in incorporating DevOps into their tech journey.
A detailed guide to preparing for the MS-700 exam and earning associate-level Microsoft Teams administrator certification Key Features Plan and design your Microsoft Teams deployment Prepare, implement, and manage policies for Microsoft Teams and for apps within Teams Work with self-assessment questions and a mock exam and take the MS-700 certification exam with confidence Book DescriptionExam MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams tests your knowledge and competence in the deployment, management, and monitoring of Microsoft Teams features within the Microsoft 365 platform. This book will teach you how to effectively plan and implement the required services using both the Teams admin centre within Microsoft 365 and Windows PowerShell. Throughout the chapters, you'll learn about all the policies relating to messaging, teams, meetings, and more; get to grips with the settings; and explore configuration options that a Teams administrator would encounter in their day-to-day responsibilities. You'll also discover best practices for rolling out and managing Teams services for users within your Microsoft 365 tenant as you explore each objective in detail. By the end of this Microsoft Teams book, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the MS-700 certification exam and have a handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide.What you will learn Plan and configure network settings and licensing for Microsoft Teams Plan and configure security, compliance, and governance for Microsoft Teams Manage users and configure guest and external access Configure and manage Microsoft Teams devices Create and manage teams, channels, and core experiences Manage Phone System and numbers for Microsoft Teams Troubleshoot audio, video, client, and environment issues Practice with a mock exam with answers and explanations Who this book is forThis book is for IT professionals who want to earn the Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate certification. Familiarity with the principles of administering core features and services within a Microsoft 365 tenant and a basic understanding of Microsoft Teams features are needed. Prior knowledge of other Microsoft 365 workloads such as Security & Compliance will also be beneficial. To maximize the odds of passing the MS-700 exam, use this exam guide’s content and practice questions to prepare alongside practicing concepts first-hand when possible.
AI is the greatest threat to our existence that we have ever faced. The founder of the field of AI risk, Eliezer Yudkowsy, and his successor at the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, Nate Soares, explain why superintelligent AI is a global suicide bomb and call for an immediate halt to its development.The technology may be complex but the facts are simple. We are currently on a path to build superintelligent AI. When we do, it will be vastly more powerful than us. Whether it ‘thinks’ or ‘feels’ is irrelevant, but it will have objectives and they will be completely different from ours. And regardless of how we train it, even the slightest deviation from human goals will be catastrophic for our species – meaning extinction. Precisely how this happens is unknowable, but we what do know is that when it happens, it will happen incredibly fast, and however it happens all paths lead to the same conclusion: superintelligent AI is a global suicide bomb, the labs who are developing it have no adequate plan or set of policies for tackling this issue, and we will not get a second chance.From the leading thinkers in the field of AI risk, If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies explains with terrifying clarity why in the race to build superintelligent AI, the only winning move for our species is not to play.
Epic Explorers is a brand-new addition to the Christianity Explored range, specially designed for 4-11s. The five flexible sessions can be used for a holiday club, after-school club, or as an opportunity for children to invite friends to their church group. Epic Explorers takes children through Mark's Gospel as they explore the life of Jesus together. On the way they will discover Who Jesus is, Why He came, and What it means to follow Him. The Leader's Guide includes session outlines, talks, Bible discussion groups, and a wide range of linked games, crafts and activities. There are also suggestions for family events to help you build links with parents as well as their children. The Leader's Guide is designed to use alongside two children's booklets: the Epic Logbook for 8-11s, and Epic Scratch Pad for 4-7s.
e Epic Scratch Pad is specially designed for 4-7s to use during Epic Explorers, the children's edition of Christianity Explored. This full-colour activity booklet contains puzzles, quizzes and discussion questions for each of the five Epic Explorers sessions. Epic Explorers is a brand-new addition to the Christianity Explored range, specially designed for 4-11s. The five flexible sessions can be used for a holiday club, after-school club, or as an opportunity for children to invite friends to their church group. Epic Explorers takes children through Mark's Gospel as they explore the life of Jesus together. On the way they will discover Who Jesus is, Why He came, and What it means to follow Him. Please note that Epic Explorers is intended to be used with 4-11s all together, or 8-11s on their own. It is not designed for a group of 4-7s to use on their own.
The Epic Logbook is specially designed for 8-11s to use during Epic Explorers, the children's edition of Christianity Explored. This full-colour activity booklet contains puzzles, quizzes and discussion questions for each of the five Epic Explorers sessions Epic Explorers is a brand-new addition to the Christianity Explored range, specially designed for 4-11s. The five flexible sessions can be used for a holiday club, after-school club, or as an opportunity for children to invite friends to their church group. Epic Explorers takes children through Mark's Gospel as they explore the life of Jesus together. On the way they will discover Who Jesus is, Why He came, and What it means to follow Him.
Daunted by differentiation and devices? Ditching tech isn't the answer--understanding how to find the right tool for the right moment is Don't Ditch That Tech provides practical ideas to help you find the sweet spot where classroom devices meet students' needs. In this teacher-tailored guide, you'll find tips on how to handle cart/lab scenarios, develop attention-grabbing strategies, build metacognitive practices, and more--all with differentiation in mind. Whether you're a tech newbie or the school's device guru, you'll walk away with new understandings and strategies for transforming and diversifying your approach to teaching in a twenty-first-century world. Authors Matt Miller, Nate Ridgway, and Angelia Ridgway, PhD, bring a diverse range of perspectives to this useful guide. From their own classroom experiences they share practical suggestions for working within your classroom walls--and ultimately, transforming your students' lives beyond it.You'll find ideas for how to use tech to . . . Personalize learning and add authenticity Promote metacognition and student agency Increase students' and stakeholders' access to your classroom And more DON'T Ditch That Tech Use it to transform your classroom "This guide is chock full of tools/apps, graphic images, classroom examples, methods, and practical tips for any classroom educator looking to try new things or further strengthen their current differentiation practices. And it's differentiated for teachers too " --The HyperDoc Girls (Sarah Landis, Kelly Hilton, and Lisa Highfill) "Do yourself a favor and buy this book You won't be sorry Warning: Be prepared to see smiling faces on students and engaged classrooms when you do " --Holly Clark, author, The Google Infused Classroom "Anecdotes, exemplars and examples abound in this easy-to-read how-to for any teacher " --Jon Corippo, Chief Learning Officer, Cue, Inc.
