John David

Atin Basuchoudhary

James T. Bang

Tinni Sen

In spite of intense but traditional academic effort, a unique formal framework to study civil conflict has been elusive. This book uses predictive machine learning to highlight a framework to identify potential causes of civil conflict. Machine learning also improves the human ability to predict and therefore prevent conflict.

Using Machine Learning to Understand Civil Conflict

Predicting Hotspots

"The road to hell is paved with good intentions." A proverb from the past. A critique of the present. A forecast of the future. If your leaders have good intentions, how do they know they are not on the road to hell? They do not know. They cannot know. They can only believe. What if they are wrong? What if you believe they are wrong? How can you know you are right? You do not know. You cannot know. You can only believe. What if there are two beliefs in your society, one old and one knew? Two beliefs at war with one another. Which side would you take? Where would you stand? What would you do? Would you be Senator Kedney, and use any means to destroy the old to create the new? Would you be Scylla Daer, and use any means to crush the new to preserve the old? Would you be Bretan Sobert, and use only honourable means to fight for the old? Would you be Police Chief Kukushkin, and use only honourable means to fight for the new? Would you be Rudi Kingston, and believe in neither, so use any means to fight for your own values? Would you be Fauna Kortney, and believe in nothing, so use any means to fight for yourself? Would you be Wispy, and use any means to destroy both old and new in the service of something greater? Who would you be? What would you do? Read BECOMING DEATH, first episode of the ENEMIES OF SOCIETY series by John David, and decide. Would you be an Enemy of Society?

First Episode of Enemies of Society

Becoming Death

Peter Hill

Practical Stone Masonry is the first major book in nearly seventy years on the craft of the stonemason. Today the work of the stonemason is almost exclusively confined to the repair of historic buildings, requiring a full working knowledge of the detailed traditional craft practices relating to repairs. This book addresses that need. It covers the basic methods of working stone, the making of specialized tools, and, for the first time, a full analysis of the procedures for setting-out for repairs. A broad description of the nature and problems of stone also includes guidance on selection. In addition, the authors look at the causes of decay in stone and outline methods for repair of both stone and mortar. "Practical Stone Masonry" contains essential advice for working masons and apprentices, and all those engaged in planning and supervising such works. It includes: the basic methods of working stone; how to make specialized tools; the procedures for setting-out for repairs explained; and, the nature and problems of stone plus a guide to selection.

Practical Stone Masonry

Aliens have arrived on Earth in gigantic spaceships. They look human, but they are not. They say they have come not to invade, but to trade. And to marry rich men. They will bring a New Order to Planet Earth. And a very violent New Disorder. The aliens will change not only Planet Earth, but Humanity itself. And they will marry rich men. They will bring both Freedom and Anarchy. And they will marry rich men. Are they the good guys or the bad guys? Are they the good girls or the bad girls? Read A Grandmother Named Desire, by John David, and decide for yourself. The invasion of Earth has never been more sexual.

The Coming of Freedom

A Grandmother Named Desire

Morituri te salutant (Men doomed to die salute you) Reputedly the words of gladiators about to fight in Roman arenas. About to fight to the death, as warriors have fought to the death In arenas and wars, throughout history. Some believe warriors to be noble heroes, preservers of Freedom. Some believe warriors to be dangerous thugs, enemies of Peace. Who would you be? Would you be Scylla Daer, and believe that it is your duty to make War for the sake of Freedom? Would you be Geanetta La Roope, and believe that it is your duty to make Peace for the sake of Humanity? Would you be Randall Scott, and despise all warmongers? Would you be Rudi Kingston, and despise all peacemakers? Would you be Jack Devereux, and give up on Humanity to save yourself? Would you be Wispy, and give up on yourself to save Humanity? Who would you be? What would you do? Read MORITURI, the sixth and final episode of ENEMIES OF SOCIETY by John David, and decide.

Sixth and Final Episode of Enemies of Society

Morituri

Premananda

Book & DVD. Arunachala Shiva paints an intimate picture of Sri Ramana Maharshis life, taking us behind the scenes to moments with his closest disciples. Compelling commentaries offer new and unexpected insights into his teachings, challenging entrenched ideas and assisting a final realisation. Included in this book is his famous text, Who Am I? (Nan Yar) in which he declares that Self-enquiry is the most direct route to Self-realisation. Arunachala Shiva paints an intimate picture of Sri Ramanas life, taking us behind the scenes to moments with his closest disciples. The shocking yet compelling commentaries offer new and unexpected insights into his teachings, challenging entrenched ideas and assisting a final realisation. The unique nature of these interviews is revealed in the DVD Preview and in the 100 photographs. Trailer DVD included in the back for the films of Open Sky Press.

Commentaries on Sri Maharshi's Teachings, Who Am I?

Arunachala Shiva

With virtually nonexistent oversight, the internet can easily become the judge, jury, and executioner for anyone’s reputation. Digital attacks and misinformation can cost you a job, a promotion, your marriage, even your business. Whether you’ve done something foolish yourself, are unfairly linked to another’s misdeeds, or are simply the innocent victim of a third-party attack, most of us have no idea how to protect our online reputation. How to Protect (Or Destroy) Your Reputation Online will show you how to: Remove negative content from search results. React and respond to an online attack. Understand and manage online reviews. Use marketing strategies to both improve your online reputation and bolster your bottom line. How to Protect (or Destroy) Your Reputation Online is an indispensable guidebook for individuals and businesses, offering in-depth information about popular review sites like Yelp, TripAdvisor, and Angie’s List. John also shows you how to deal with revenge porn, hate blogs, Google’s “right to be forgotten” in Europe, the business of online complaint sites, even the covert ops of reputation management.

The Essential Guide to Avoid Digital Damage, Lock Down Your Brand, and Defend Your Business

How to Protect (Or Destroy) Your Reputation Online

What does it mean to have a Passion for Dead Leaves? It means to love what is old. To love what is past. To love what is dead. But it can mean more than that. It can mean to resent the new. To fear the future. To believe that change is bad. It can mean to oppose all change. To oppose developments that change old environments. To oppose fashions that change old traditions. To oppose new ideas that change old values. To believe that old was good and new is bad. But is that right or wrong? Change can be for the worse. New developments can destroy what was worth keeping. New fashions can destroy good traditions. New ideas can be dangerous or stupid. Guido Broccoli and Marcel Donkova believe in the new. They have no Passion for Dead Leaves. Scylla Daer and Gudrun Donkova believe in the old. They do have a Passion for Dead Leaves. Do you have a Passion for Dead Leaves? Read PASSION FOR DEAD LEAVES, episode three of the ENEMIES OF SOCIETY series by John David, and decide. Would you be an Enemy of Society?

John David

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