Ben Smith

Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral

Traffic

'The Road meets Waiting for Godot: powerful, unforgettable, unique' Melissa Harrison, author of At Hawthorn Time.Doggerland is a superbly gripping debut novel about loneliness and hope, nature and survival - set on an off-shore windfarm in the not-so-distant future. 'His father's breath had been loud in the small room. It had smelled smoky, or maybe more like dust. 'I'll get out,' he'd said. 'I'll come back for you, ok?' The boy remembered that; had always remembered it. And, for a time, he'd believed it too.' In the North Sea, far from what remains of the coastline, a wind farm stretches for thousands of acres. The Boy, who is no longer really a boy, and the Old Man, whose age is unguessable, are charged with its maintenance. They carry out their never-ending work as the waves roll, dragging strange shoals of flotsam through the turbine fields. Land is only a memory. So too is the Boy's father, who worked on the turbines before him, and disappeared. The boy has been sent by the Company to take his place, but the question of where he went and why is one for which the Old Man will give no answer. As the Old Man dredges the sea for lost things, the Boy sifts for the truth of his missing father. Until one day, from the limitless water, a plan for escape emerges...Doggerland is a haunting and beautifully compelling story of loneliness and hope, nature and survival.

Doggerland

The origin story of the Age of Disinformation: the candid inside tale of two online media rivals, Jonah Peretti of HuffPost and BuzzFeed and Nick Denton of Gawker Media, whose delirious pursuit of attention at scale helped release the dark forces that would overtake the internet and American society. If attention is the new oil, Ben Smith’s Traffic is the story of the time between the first gusher and the impact of climate change. The curtain opens in Soho in the early 2000s, after the first dotcom crash but before Google, Apple, and Facebook exploded, when it seemed that New York City rather than Silicon Valley might become tech’s center of gravity. There, within a few square blocks, Nick Denton’s merry band of nihilists at his growing Gawker empire and Jonah Peretti’s sunnier crew at HuffPost and BuzzFeed were building the foundations of viral internet media. It was tech’s age of innocence: the old establishment might have been discredited by the Iraq War, but digital news would facilitate the spread of truth. After all, didn’t progressive activists online get Barack Obama elected? Ben Smith, who would go on to earn a controversial reputation as BuzzFeed’s editor-in-chief, was there to see it, and he chronicles it all with marvelous lucidity scored with dark wit, sparing no one—and certainly not himself. Smith tells a nuanced story: yes, Denton’s ideology of radical transparency was problematic, but at least he had an ideology. Jonah Peretti survived long after Denton’s Gawker perished because his focus on clicks was relentlessly content-agnostic. But unintended consequences began to snowball. Traffic explores one of the great ironies of our time: the internet, which was going to help the left remake the world in its image, has become the motive force of right populism. People like Steve Bannon and Andrew Breitbart and Gavin McInnes and Chris Poole, the creator of 4chan, all seemed like minor characters in the narrative in which Nick and Jonah and crew were the stars. By 2020, any reasonable observer might wonder if the opposite wasn’t the case. To understand how we got here, Traffic is essential and enthralling reading.

'The Road meets Waiting for Godot: powerful, unforgettable, unique' Melissa Harrison, author of At Hawthorn Time. Doggerland is a superbly gripping debut novel about loneliness and hope, nature and survival - set on an off-shore windfarm in the not-so-distant future.

Jon Konrath

Adam Millard

Alex Johnson

Ran Cartwright

Arthur Graham

Patrick D'Orazio

D. Wilson

Kevin Strange

Kirk Jones

Vincent Sakowski

Etienne DeForest

D. F. Noble

Tom Bordonaro

Nathaniel Tower

Douglas Hackle

Matt Hlinak

Carbuncle

Rooster Republic's flagship anthology series. Featuring "The Lycanthropic Air Conditioning Folly" by Jon Konrath, "From God's Ass to Your Mouth" by D.F. Noble, and "Vasectomy" by D. Harlan Wilson. The cock shall rise again!

Tall Tales with Short Cocks

The Man who Ran 401 Marathons in 401 Days and Changed his Life Forever

17-year-old Dylan Geringer isn't a superhero, but there's still hope for her anagram-inspired alter ego, DARLING ENERGY. When the all-call system at Dylan's high school sends out a series of mysterious, automated phone messages in the middle of the night, Dylan and her partner-in-crime, Steven, won't rest until they find out who's sending them and why they've prompted the town to gather at Valley Forge Park on the Ides of March. Within days of the first message, Dylan and Steven's investigation yields bigger and more private mysteries among the lives of their classmates and especially about their favorite English teacher, Mr. Drake. The fact that March 15th is both Dylan's birthday and the ten-year anniversary of the death of Mr. Drake's son, Benjamin, complicates the countdown. Dylan will need to summon all of her Darling Energy powers to wrangle the town together and keep it from falling apart, and she'll need Steven's help to save Mr. Drake from the gathering crowd of marching bands, barbershop quartets, and robed cultists.

Darling Energy

BEN SMITH: PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER. Recognise the name? Of course you don't. That's because most of Smith's years in the game were spent outside the vaunted, big-money environs of the Premier League - and this sporting memoir is all the more entertaining as a result. 1995: an adolescent Ben arrives at the training ground of one of England's biggest clubs to begin his journey and realise his dream of playing top-flight professional football. Aged just sixteen, he shares pre-season sessions at Arsenal with the likes of Dennis Bergkamp and Ian Wright. Surely this is the start of a stellar career? Instead, the next seventeen years saw the bright young star descend the ranks from Highbury to obscurity. With seasons playing for the likes of Reading, Yeovil, Southend, Hereford, Shrewsbury and Weymouth - and a career including three promotions, one relegation and some very memorable FA Cup games - Ben's story is one of a quintessential journeyman footballer. Candidly describing the negotiations, insecurities, injuries, relocations, personal implications and wet Saturday afternoons playing in front of 500 people, Journeyman offers a unique insight into the unvarnished life of a lower-league player - so far removed from the stories of pampered Premiership stars - as well as documenting the many teammates, opponents, managers and coaches who left an indelible mark on Ben's eclectic career. Refreshingly unsentimental and often hilarious, Smith's story is essential reading for all true fans of the not-always-so-beautiful game.

One Man's Odyssey Through the Lower Leagues of English Football

Journeyman

David Fiedler

Bruce H. Hunter

An easy-to-use reference for UNIX productivity! Essential for everyone who runs a UNIX operating system. -- Covers the most recent releases of UNIX -- Features a great reference for TCP/IP and NFS utilities -- Explains the requirements and installation of X Windows clients and servers -- Provides crucial information on mail routing systems and USENET, with illustrations, examples, and lessons

UNIX System V Release 4 Administration

New Anatolian owner Ben Smith was caught off-guard when he rescued his lovable, headstrong puppy Theo. Having never owned a Livestock Guardian breed before, Ben and his wife Laura didn't know what to do, or how to handle, a new puppy who seemed driven to work every second of the day. Through lots of hard work, trial-and-error, and patient love, they learned what it takes to keep an active Anatolian Shepherd puppy engaged, exercised, and fulfilled living a non-working life as a family dog. Through this process, they realized that it takes a unique approach to keep Theo happy and fulfilled even when he doesn't have a flock to guard or a full-time job to do. Using input and advice from several members of the ASDCA (Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America), this book is a culmination of Ben's experiences with Theo that is designed to help any new Anatolian owner know exactly what to expect from this incredible and unique breed. Covering topics such as: The history of the Anatolian Shepherd Behavioral characteristics Preparing for an Anatolian in your home Supplies you'll need to have Housetraining Socializing an Anatolian with other breeds Physically AND mentally exercising an Anatolian Basic training concepts and techniques Dealing with unwanted behaviors Nutrition advice Health and wellness Senior Anatolian Shepherd care The Anatolian Shepherd has an unmistakable personality that necessitates potential owners to do their homework to appreciate and realize the full potential of this strong and highly intelligent breed. Traditionally a working breed, any new owner who is bringing an ASD into their home as a family companion needs to understand the personality and requirements that come along with ownership. This book outlines exactly what any family should know to successfully raise an ASD from puppyhood to old age and to create the best environment for the Anatolian Shepherd and family to thrive together. Contained within these pages you will find tips, tricks, and anecdotal evidence to help you understand the advice presented in this book. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is truly a thing of beauty, and by arming yourself with the knowledge to better prepare for life with your ASD, you are well on your way to many rewarding years with your family dog.

Successfully Raising Your Anatolian Shepherd to Thrive as a Family Dog

The Anatolian Shepherd as a Family Dog

This is a simple story designed to provoke discussion about mental health in primary school aged children. There was a common consensus for a long time that children could not become depressed, that they were somehow immune to this condition. We now know that this is false, children experience pain and sadness the same as everyone else. This books is about embracing sadness as part of the journey. Join Zion for the adventure!

A Zebra Named Zion

Felicia Mars

Volume 1 - The prince of Valenguard is a little weird. Everybody thinks so, but what they don't know is that she is actually transgender! It's the day of the big war meeting, and Princess Valorie's on the run! Fleeing the castle with the queen in hot pursuit. Meanwhile, a mysterious assassin has come to town. Her target? The weird princess. Who will catch up to her first?

Weird Princ{ess} - Volume 1

Vanquished

Advanced ActionScript 3 is a fresh look and new approach to utilizing valuable, structural techniques and methods that are commonly used in the field of rich interactive application development. With each method broken down into different strategized explanations, you'll find the approach most suitable for you. Whether it is an example you can utilize as-is, or one you can start with and develop further, you will have a glossary of definitions and organizational concepts at your fingertips. Object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns are not new to the field, but can often be overlooked in their value. They are, at times, not only overwhelming to learn, but difficult to put into practice. However, they are useful because they create a structure that can be broken down, rebuilt, and reused. This edition has been fully updated to reflect modern coding standards and practices. Provides the building blocks required for the implementation of OOP Addresses problems and concerns regarding OOP Offers solutions on how to approach and utilize OOP

Design Patterns

Advanced ActionScript 3

AdvancED ActionScript 3.0 is a fresh look and new approach to utilizing valuable, structural techniques and methods that are commonly used in the field of rich interactive application development. With each method broken down into different strategized explanations, you'll find the approach most suitable for you. Whether it is an example you can utilize as-is, or one you can start with and develop further, you will have a glossary of definitions and organizational concepts at your fingertips. Object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns are not new to the field, but can often be overlooked in their value. They are, at times, not only overwhelming to learn, but difficult to put into practice. However, they are useful because they create a structure that can be broken down, rebuilt, and reused. Provides the building blocks required for the implementation of OOP Addresses problems and concerns regarding OOP Offers solutions on how to approach and utilize OOP

AdvancED ActionScript 3.0

Oxford Reading Tree Fireflies has 60 titles on a wide range of topics linked to the curriculum. There are 10 stages, one for each term from KS1 Year R Term 1 to KS2 Year 3 Term 1 (P1 to P4 in Scotland and N Ireland). * Colour-coded to show Oxford Reading Tree and bookband stages* Linked to curriculum and Oxford Reading Tree themes * Teaching Notes for every stage* A Guided Reading Card and a Take-Home Card to go with each bookCROSS REFERENCES TO OTHER OUP RESOURCES - and curriculum linksStage 6 Wild Weather: Bookband level - 8; Currricular subjects - science/geography; ORT links - The Weather Vane, The Storm, The Flying Elephant, The Scarf, Yasmin and the Flood, Noah's Ark Adventure, Flood st 8, The Holiday st 10, The Discovery st 10

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 6: Fireflies

Do you struggle with finding true love in a postmodern world? Do you desire to find your true soulmate connection beyond the physical, mental, and social but a twin flame connection? Yes, this is possible when you begin to become the best version of yourself while simultaneously learning and discovering the process of finding your soulmate.

How to Find Your True Soulmate

All Consuming Love

'Football is a game of lows punctuated by a few highs.' Gordon Strachan Ben Smith, professional footballer. Recognise the name? Of course you don't. That's because most of Smith's seventeen years in the game were spent outside the vaunted, big-money environs of the Premier League, and this unique sporting memoir is all the richer because of it. 1995, and a young man named Ben, with a dream of playing professional football, arrives at the training ground of one of England's biggest clubs to begin his journey. Aged just sixteen, he shares pre-season sessions with the likes of Dennis Bergkamp and Ian Wright at Arsenal. Surely his career can only go one way from here? The next seventeen years duly see him descend from Highbury to obscurity in a career that involves seasons playing for Reading, Yeovil, Weymouth, Hereford, Shrewsbury, Southend, Crawley, Kettering and Sudbury AFC, and features three promotions, one relegation and some very memorable FA Cup games.Smith candidly describes the contract negotiations, the insecurities, the fear and realities of injury, the house moves, the impact on his personal life, the wet Saturday afternoons playing in front of 500 people, and the many team mates, opponents and managers who left an indelible mark on his career. This is the memoir of a quintessential journeyman footballer. Honest, intelligent, brutally unsentimental and often hilarious forget the 'Secret Footballer' and the usual ghosted life stories of pampered Premiership stars, Journeyman offers a real insight into what it is like playing season after season, with no financial safety net, in the unfashionable far reaches of the English game.

How to Grow Your Agency Business

JSON básico é o guia definitivo para JSON (JavaScript Object Notation, ou Notação de objetos JavaScript ), que é o padrão atual de formatação de dados na web. O livro começa pelo básico e descreve todos os aspectos relacionados ao uso do formato JSON. JSON básico aborda todas as áreas do JSON, do básico sobre os formatos de dados à criação de seu próprio servidor para armazenar e obter dados persistentes. Este livro permite que você desenvolva o conjunto necessário de habilidades para ler e escrever dados JSON devidamente validados. Os dois primeiros capítulos do livro discutem os fundamentos do JavaScript para aqueles que precisarem, além de oferecer explicações necessárias aos capítulos seguintes. Os capítulos de 3 a 12 descrevem o que são os dados, como convertê-los em um formato que possa ser transmitido/armazenado, como usar AJAX para enviar e receber JSON e, por fim, como reorganizar esses dados novamente em um objeto JavaScript apropriado, a ser utilizado pelo seu programa. Os últimos capítulos colocam tudo que você aprendeu em prática. O que você aprenderá: Tenha uma melhor compreensão da linguagem JavaScript. Aprenda a trabalhar com JSON. Saiba como transmitir dados por meio de Ajax. Incorpore templatesHandlebars em seu desenvolvimento. Aprenda a trabalhar com o NodeJS. Faça solicitações HTTP para um servidor web local. Implemente um banco de dados NoSQL para obtenção e armazenamento de dados JSON. Incorpore feeds JSON de APIs para redes sociais. JSON básico visa aos desenvolvedores de frontend de todos os níveis. Não é preciso ter trabalhado com JSON antes. Este livro é destinado àqueles que pretendem trabalhar com dados, Ajax e com o formato de dados preferido da web: o JSON.

Conheça o formato de dados preferido da web

JSON Básico

David LeBlanc

Kevin Lam

Provides information on advanced network testing strategies, covering such topics as detecting vulnerabilities; finding hidden hosts using DNS, WINS, and Net BIOS; war dialing and war driving; and spam and e-mail abuses.

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