Adam Ashton

Adam Jones

Have you ever stumbled upon a piece of life-changing knowledge that made you think: why the hell didn't someone tell me this sooner?! Millions of people have listened to Adam and Adam on the What You Will Learn podcast, where they have spent tens of thousands of hours studying the best ideas from the greatest minds on the planet. Their most frequently asked question: what is the best lesson you've come across? While you'd think a simple question would have a simple answer, it didn't - until now! The Sh*t They Never Taught You will take you on a journey through takeaways from over a hundred of the world's greatest thinkers capturing lessons in personal development, career, business, personal finances, human nature, history, and philosophy. Every lesson will be useful, and one might change your life.

The Sh*t They Never Taught You: What You Can Learn From Books

A. D. Jameson

M. H. Clark

Our everyday routines can be so all-encompassing that we often forget to make room for anything else. With 99 simple, creative ideas of things to do when you have the time, this whimsically illustrated book is designed to help you remember what matters to you.

99 Things to Do

A Comprehensive Introduction

Genocide

Nicholas A. Robins

Innovative study in an emerging and controversial field

Subaltern Genocide in Theory and Practice

Genocides by the Oppressed

Evoking Genocide compiles more than sixty short essays written by leading scholars and activists in the field of genocide studies. These authors pay eloquent tribute to the works of art and media that influenced their engagement with genocide and crimes against humanity. The subjects include books and stories, films, songs, drawings, documents, monuments, sculptures, personal testimonies, and even a Lego set. In an accessible and often deeply personal way, contributors explore their own relationships with the works in question. Edited by Adam Jones, recently selected as one of fifty key thinkers in Holocaust and genocide studies, Evoking Genocide makes an important contribution to the study of the art and culture of mass atrocity.

Scholars and Activists Describe the Works that Shaped Their Lives

Evoking Genocide

"Functional Programming with Java: An In-Depth Exploration and Implementation Guide" is the essential resource for Java developers aiming to elevate their programming acumen and bring their code into the forefront of modern software practices. This meticulously crafted guide provides a comprehensive examination of functional programming principles as they apply to Java, covering foundational elements like lambda expressions and the Stream API, as well as delving into complex topics such as concurrency management and modular design using Java Modules. Each carefully structured chapter combines theoretical insights with practical examples and exercises, ensuring a robust understanding of concepts. Whether you are new to functional programming or a seasoned Java developer seeking to integrate contemporary methodologies, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools necessary to create more efficient, concise, and resilient Java applications. Through a thorough exploration of functional interfaces, Optional, and collectors, among others, readers will learn to harness the full potential of functional programming within the Java ecosystem. Embark on a transformative journey with this indispensable guide, and revolutionize your software development approach by mastering functional programming with Java.

Puppet and DevOps Mastery: An Authoritative Guide to Automation and Optimization

"Advanced AWS Lambda: Comprehensive Guide to Serverless Computing" is an essential resource for developers, system administrators, and IT professionals eager to leverage the full power of serverless computing through AWS Lambda. Whether you're a newcomer to AWS Lambda or looking to refine your expertise in serverless architecture, this book provides an exhaustive examination of AWS Lambda's potential, best practices, and sophisticated functionalities. Explore in-depth the foundational concepts of AWS Lambda, including triggers, event sources, security protocols, performance enhancement strategies, and cost management techniques. Gain insights into designing, deploying, and maintaining efficient, secure, and scalable serverless applications with practical examples, thorough explanations, and step-by-step guidance. The book delves into topics ranging from setting up your initial function to intricacies like integrating AWS Lambda with other AWS services, troubleshooting common problems, and architecting complex serverless solutions. With "Advanced AWS Lambda," you'll unlock the vast possibilities of serverless computing, minimize operational overhead, and construct applications that are scalable, reliable, and cost-effective. Embark on your journey to mastering AWS Lambda and revolutionize the way you develop and deploy applications in the cloud.

Advanced AWS Lambda: Comprehensive Guide to Serverless Computing

Unleash the full potential of your data with "Redis Mastery: Advanced Techniques for Scalable Data Architecture," the ultimate guide to mastering Redis—an essential in-memory database that amplifies application performance. This comprehensive tome takes you beyond the basics, delving into sophisticated techniques that propel your data architecture to new heights. Explore the intricacies of Redis's robust data structures, secure and fine-tune your deployment, and tackle advanced challenges like seamless scaling and ensuring high availability. Discover diverse applications from powering real-time analytics to managing complex message queues. Whether you're a developer seeking to optimize application efficiency, a system administrator focused on resilient data stores, or a tech enthusiast eager to master cutting-edge database solutions, this book is your indispensable resource. With lucid explanations, practical demonstrations, and seasoned advice, "Redis Mastery" equips you to harness Redis's full capabilities. Revolutionize your data handling with advanced techniques that augment durability and enable effortless scalability. Elevate your data strategy and build high-performance, future-ready applications with "Redis Mastery: Advanced Techniques for Scalable Data Architecture." Redis is your gateway to crafting applications that excel under pressure and adapt seamlessly to ever-evolving demands. Secure your copy today and embark on your journey to becoming a Redis virtuoso!

Redis Mastery: Advanced Techniques for Scalable Data Architecture

In rugby, there are the Flash Harrys and the Glory Boys: the fly-halves who run, kick and dazzle; the scrum-halves who nip and dart; the wingers who step and glide. These are the players who get the crowd on their feet, who set stadiums abuzz. But they only get to do these things because other, less glorified figures do all of the donkey work. Adam Jones is one such figure. And for a decade he was one of the world's best. On many occasions when George North or Shane Williams were careering under the posts to score a try, and the crowd was engulfed in rapturous joy, Adam Jones would be hauling himself up from the turf, spitting blood and mud, and massaging his aching neck. He hadn't scored the try; but more often than not it was his graft and strength which had made it. This is the story of 'Bomb': the self-effacing manual labourer from the Swansea Valley who traded laying paving slabs for running out in some of the world's most imposing sporting citadels. He rose to the pinnacle of his sport, winning virtually everything there was to be won: Grand Slams, Six Nations Championships, Lions tours, Pro12 titles. In a nation of rugby heroes, Adam Jones has become a legend. Only six Welshmen can say they've won three Grand Slams. He is one of them: not just as a bit-part player, but as the beating heart of the most successful squad in Welsh rugby history. His was one of the first names on the team sheet. He was - literally and metaphorically - the cornerstone of this Welsh side. In his autobiography, Jones reveals exactly what goes on in the murky depths of the front row: the tricks, the techniques, the physical and psychological warfare; and the mental fortitude it takes to endure in one of the hardest positions, in one of the world's toughest contact sports.

My Autobiography

Bomb

The Lost Legends anthology series continues with this spellbinding collection of monster stories. They'll scare you. They'll make you laugh. And they'll make you want to read these stories over and over again.

The Lost Legends: Book of Monsters

Rachel Neumeier

Ryan Swindoll

Kristen Bickerstaff

Andrea McAuley

Abigail Pickle

Michael Hustead

Madelin Pickett

Emily Murillo

MAGIC, MYSTERY, AND MAYHEM await you on every page of this exciting anthology bursting with new adventures and unforgettable characters. Visit an otherwise normal town dealing with a dragon infestation, think fast when the elves whisk you away from home, launch an investigation when you realize the boy next door isn't what he seems, and tread carefully when telling your secrets to sinister diaries with minds of their own. Find out what happens in these stories and more when you settle in with THE LOST LEGENDS: TALES OF MYTH AND MAGIC!Enjoy stories from a host of creative authors who have let their imaginations run wild, including Adam D. Jones, Rachel Neumeier, Kristen Bickerstaff, Michael Hustead, A. E. McAuley, E. S. Murillo, Abigail Pickle, and Ryan Swindoll.

Tales of Myth and Magic

The Lost Legends

Old magic. New stories. Lose yourself in a collection of well-woven fantasy tales, filled to the brim with imagination and adventure. Shadowy creatures at the edge of town. Looming dragons and crafty elves. The sounds you can't explain from the garden and the monsters living next door. The Lost Legends contains thirteen new stories from best-selling and award-winning authors who have let their imaginations run wild through each page. Idna's Journals - When a mad woman is laid to rest, her dark grimoires taunt the survivors. The Luck Stone - Exiled to the edges of civilization and searching for a murdered man's missing stone, an elven bounty hunter finds more than she'd bargained for. The Problem with Elves - Looking for a way to help his ailing grandmother, a young man discovers the remarkable potency of a magic bean--and learns that magic tends to attract unwanted attention. Lila - Dragons visit a cozy, quiet town, raising questions and upheaving lives, and at the heart of the mystery stands a woman and her courageous dog. Death of a Young Mage - Kidnapped from his family and taken from his gods, a young elven boy struggles to hold on to his identity while being forced through a strange land. The Sacred Coal of Zattfu Mountain - Shrouded in curse and chaos, a lonely wanderer's only hope lies in a desperate and frightening journey, and with each step he learns he carries more than his own fate. Sonata for Snails - Grieving for his lost wife, an unassuming farmer finds peace from an unexpected place--along with a helping of trouble. The Vampire - A young girl's new best friend is a dark dream come true, but as the truth about him comes to light, her life becomes a nightmare. An Inconsequential Miscalculation - A cursed town desperately searches for a way to stop a poorly-informed cult of mystical fanatics. Thundermoon Bride - Guided by a Goddess, a queen flees her tower prison, haunted by her pursuing captors and a lover's promise. Tavernfall - A fascinating (and possibly true) account from a scrupulous historian on the trail of forgotten magic, all in a desperate effort to save the world (which may, or may not, actually be necessary). The Door - After a long life, the king is ready to enjoy the relaxing afterlife he'd earned--assuming he can handle whatever lurks behind a mysterious door between two worlds. The Candlemaker - Inspired by the folk song "Gallows Pole," The Candlemaker is the story of a town besieged by violence, but someone in this town has been keeping a dangerous secret. There's something here for every lover of fantasy. So brew a cup of coffee, and ecape into your own copy of The Lost Legends.

The most wide-ranging book ever published on gender-selective mass killing, or "gendercide," this collection of essays is also the first to explore systematically the targeting of non-combatant "battle-age" males in various wartime and peacetime contexts. Representing such fields as sociology, political science, psychology, queer studies, and human-rights activism, the contributors explore themes and issues outlined by editor Adam Jones in the book's opening essay. In that article, which provoked considerable debate when it was first published in 2000, Jones argues that throughout history and around the world, the population group most consistently targeted for mass killing and state-backed oppression are non-combatant men of roughly fifteen to fifty-five years of age. Such males, Jones contends, are typically seen as "the group posing the greatest danger to the conquering force." Jones's article also examines the use of "gendercidal institutions"--such as female infanticide, witch-hunts, military conscription, and forced labor--against both women and men. The subsequent essays--some original, some drawn from a special issue of the Journal of Genocide Research and other sources--expand, diversify, and criticize this framing of gendercide. They range from a sophisticated theoretical analysis of gendercide to in-depth treatments of such topics as the Rwandan genocide of 1994, the gendercidal oppression of young African American males, the predicament of gays and lesbians in the face of increasing biotechnological manipulation of human behavior, and the psychology of shame and humiliation underlying generdercides against both sexes. Still other articles take issue with Jones's theories of gendercide, or explore how human-rights organizations have defined, documented, and responded to gendercide and other sex-specific atrocities. A closing essay considers the relevance of feminist and men's studies literatures for the study of gendercide.

Gendercide and Genocide

The Scourge of Genocide collects essays, reviews, and reportage on the subjects of genocide and crimes against humanity by Adam Jones, recently selected as one of "Fifty Key Thinkers on the Holocaust and Genocide." The volume includes a number of previously-unpublished essays, and explores a range of debates and approaches in comparative genocide studies, such as: Genocide, pedagogy, and visual representation. Gender and "gendercide." The role of media and communications in genocide. The historiography of genocide studies. "Subaltern genocide," or genocides by the oppressed. Strategies of genocide prevention and intervention. Covering a broad spectrum of theoretical perspectives, as well as case studies from the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda, Guatemala, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Israel/Palestine, this book is essential reading for all scholars and students of genocide studies, political violence, and international relations.

Essays and Reflections

The Scourge of Genocide

Peter K. Mitchell

Sierra Leone Studies at Birmingham, 1983

Peter Sebald

This is a rare and detailed account of what it meant to individual Africans to be turned almost overnight into colonial subjects in the nineteenth-century. The Lawson family of Aneho, a small town on the coast of Togo, possesses a letterbook of 718 documents in English, and this is the first attempt to publish such a source in its entirety. The correspondence dates mainly from the periods 1841-77 (relating to the transition from the Atlantic slave trade to 'legitimate trade', mainly in palm oil) and 1883-85 (a period dominated by the efforts of King G. A. Lawson III to prevent Aneho and its surroundings from becoming part of a French or German colony). The volume also contains documents from the early twentieth-century, including some illuminating pieces of local historiography. The documents are framed by a comprehensive editorial apparatus.

The Lawsons of Little Popo/Aneho (Togo) 1841-1938

An African Family Archive

An Anonymous Dutch Manuscript

West Africa in the Mid-seventeenth Century

Complete Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill Cookbook The ultimate how-to guide for your wood pellet smoker and grill, use this complete guide to smoke all types of meat, seafood, and veggies. An essential cookbook for those who want to smoke meat without needing expert help from others. Offers detailed guidance obtained by years of smoking meat includes clear instructions and step-by-step directions for every recipe. The only guide you will ever need to professionally smoke a variety of food, including beef, pork, chicken, lamb, fish and seafood, turkey, vegetable, and game recipes such as: Sweet Chili Beef Steak Apple BBQ Smoked Pork Tenderloin Apricot Smoked Chicken Thigh Tropical Citrus Smoked Salmon Smoked Lamb Garlic Sausage Juicy Spiced Smoked Clams Sweet Smoked Tomato Basil Healthy Smoked Rabbit Tender Butter Maple Smoked Turkey The book includes photographs of every finished meal, temperature charts, helpful tips and tricks on making BBQ and SMOKING MEAT to make your job easier. Whether you are a beginner meat smoker or looking to go beyond the basics, the book gives you the tools and tips you need to start that perfectly smoked meat.

Ultimate Smoker Cookbook for Real Pitmasters, Irresistible Recipes for Unique Bbq:

Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill Cookbook

Renate Wente-Lukas

Handbook of Ethnic Units in Nigeria

Genocide: A Comprehensive Introduction is the most wide-ranging textbook on genocide yet published. The book is designed as a text for upper-undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a primer for non-specialists and general readers interested in learning about one of humanity’s enduring blights. Fully updated to reflect the latest thinking in this rapidly developing field, this unique book: Provides an introduction to genocide as both a historical phenomenon and an analytical-legal concept, including the concept of genocidal intent, and the dynamism and contingency of genocidal processes. Discusses the role of state-building, imperialism, war, and social revolution in fuelling genocide. Supplies a wide range of full-length case studies of genocides worldwide, each with a supplementary study. Explores perspectives on genocide from the social sciences, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science/international relations, and gender studies. Considers "The Future of Genocide," with attention to historical memory and genocide denial; initiatives for truth, justice, and redress; and strategies of intervention and prevention. Highlights of the new edition include: Nigeria/Biafra as a "contested case" of genocide Extensive new material on the Kurds, Islamic State/ISIS, and the civil wars/genocide in Iraq and Syria. Conflict and atrocities in the world’s newest state, South Sudan. The role, activities, and constraints of the United Nations Office of Genocide Prevention. Many new testimonies from genocide victims, survivors, witnesses—and perpetrators. Dozens of new images, including a special photographic essay. Written in clear and lively prose with over 240 illustrations and maps, Genocide: A Comprehensive Introduction remains the indispensable text for new generations of genocide study and scholarship. An accompanying website (www.genocidetext.net) features a broad selection of supplementary materials, teaching aids, and Internet resources.

Adam Jones

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