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  Summary of Extreme Ownership by...

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  Your Action-Steps Summary of Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin 
  Inside, you’ll find: 
  ·     An introduction to the book and its authors, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin 
  ·     Time-saving chapter summaries 
  ·     A big picture recap of the book’s main principles 
  ·     Discussion and commentary 
  ·     Additional resources, like videos and podcasts 
  ·     And much more 
  About Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin 
   According to Navy SEAL officers and bestselling authors Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, “Extreme Ownership” is the practice of taking responsibility for everything in your world, to an extreme level. Those who follow principles of Extreme Ownership accept ownership of not only those tasks which they directly control, but also those tasks which ultimately affect their success, even if those tasks are the immediate responsibility of someone else. 
  In their book, Extreme Ownership, Jocko and Leif cover the main principles of leadership which they believe ultimately lead to success. They show us that there are only two types of leaders: effective ones and ineffective ones. Effective leaders are those leaders who understand and implement the core building blocks of leadership, which are in turn based on the fundamentals of Extreme Ownership. An effective leader is one who accepts Extreme Ownership as his or her core mindset. An ineffective leader is one who blames or leans too heavily on others. 
  Please note that this summary of Extreme Ownership is NOT the original book and is meant to be read as a supplement to the original. 

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  Crusoe Castaways and Shipwrecks...

  Mike Rendell

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  “Fascinating” stories of real-life people and events that inspired the author of the classic adventure novel Robinson Crusoe (Historical Novel Society).   This book looks at some of the stories that inspired Daniel Defoe, author of Robinson Crusoe—stories of bravery, determination, and good fortune, as well as human negligence, sheer stupidity, and bad luck. In addition to an overview of Defoe’s life and his monumentally successful novel, it also considers some of the reasons why people found themselves cast away—as a result of being wrecked, abandoned as a punishment, or marooned by pirates, or even out of deliberate choice.   Major hurricanes in the eighteenth century causing huge damage to shipping and loss of life are also covered, along with catastrophes when ships were lost, and astonishing tales of survival in the face of adversity—down in the Falklands, in the Caribbean, and off the coast of Australia. It looks at how being cast away brings out the best in some—and in others the very worst. And it examines perhaps the most astonishing story of them all—sixty slaves abandoned on a desolate treeless island in the Indian Ocean and left there for fifteen years, some of whom survived against all odds.

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  Beeswax Alchemy - How to Make...

  Petra Ahnert

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  “Provides an excellent introduction and solid technique instruction to make candles, lotions, and soaps with beeswax. Strongly recommended.” —Library Journal 
   
  Featuring over forty DIY projects that illustrate how to transform one of the world’s most natural ingredients into tangible creations, Beeswax Alchemy is the perfect amalgamation of recipe craft book and beekeepers’ guide. 
   
  Considered the miracle of the beehive and used by humans for 8,000 years, beeswax remains a vital ingredient and is still used as the foundation for many household products in the twenty-first century. Learn from apiarist and entrepreneur Petra Ahnert about the history of beeswax, as well as tips and techniques on how to mold it into beautiful, reusable creations. 
   
  You’ll also find an explanation of the different types of beeswax, as well as insider tips on working with beeswax, followed by step-by-step instructions for making candles, balms, salves, creams, scrubs, soaps, ornaments, art, and more out of beeswax (either your own or store-bought). Color photos illustrate the processes. Among the useful and beautiful things you’ll learn to make out of beeswax:Hand-Dipped Birthday CandlesLip Balm with Cocoa ButterRosebud SalveSolid Natural PerfumesHoney, Oats, and Beeswax SoapBeeswax Luminaries 
   
  Whether you are an expert beekeeper or experimental crafter, Beeswax Alchemy is the best guide for anyone aspiring to make wellness-boosting treasures to keep or gift to friends and family.  
   
  “This is the book I’ve been waiting for. Excellent instructions. Bountiful information. Beautifully done.” —Kim Flottum, author of The Backyard Beekeeper and editor of Bee Culture magazine

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  Software Architecture...

  Mahbouba Gharbi, Arne Koschel,...

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  Software architecture is an important factor for the success of any software project. In the context of systematic design and construction, solid software architecture ensures the fulfilment of quality requirements such as expandability, flexibility, performance, and time-to-market.
  Software architects reconcile customer requirements with the available technical options and the prevailing conditions and constraints. They ensure the creation of appropriate structures and smooth interaction of all system components. As team players, they work closely with software developers and other parties involved in the project.
  This book gives you all the basic know-how you need to begin designing scalable system software architectures. It goes into detail on all the most important terms and concepts and how they relate to other IT practices.
  Following on from the basics, it describes the techniques and methods required for the planning, documentation, and quality management of software architectures. It details the role, the tasks, and the work environment of a software architect, as well as looking at how the job itself is embedded in company and project structures.
  The book is designed for self-study and covers the curriculum for the Certified Professional for Software Architecture – Foundation Level (CPSA-F) exam as defined by the International Software Architecture Qualification Board (iSAQB).

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  Ultimate Selenium WebDriver for...

  Robin Gupta

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  Elevate your test automation skills by mastering Selenium with Java, delving into advanced techniques for a comprehensive understanding.
  Book Description
  This comprehensive and practical handbook, centered on Selenium unlocks its potential using Java. The book covers Selenium basics, including IDE and WebDriver, while delving into advanced topics like Selenium Grid and non-functional test automation. It will help you take your automation to the next level by gaining insights into creating Hybrid test automation frameworks with practical applications of TestNG. Real-world insights from industry leaders enrich the learning experience, transcending tool proficiency to strategic test automation and framework design. With practical examples and case studies from diverse sectors, including banking, healthcare, e-commerce, and SAAS, the book showcases Selenium's real-world applications.??
  By the end of the book, you will extend Selenium's capabilities for Performance, Security, and Excel-based automation. The book will help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving field with insights into the latest updates, including Selenium Manager, BiDi protocol, network interception, relative locators, and Selenium's roadmap.
  Table of Contents
  1. Introduction to Selenium Test Automation
  2. Fundamentals of Test Automation
  3. Selenium WebDriver Basics
  4. Advanced Selenium Techniques
  5. Test Automation Framework
  6. Distributed Test Automation
  7. SAAS and Non-functional Test Automation
  8. BDD with Selenium
  9. New Features in Selenium 4
  10. Conclusion
  11. Way Forward     
  Index

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  Somewheres East of Suez

  Tristan Jones

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  In 1983 Tristan Jones, well known as one of the finest sailing adventure writers of our time, had his left leg amputated. Refusing to become landbound after a lifetime at sea, he acquired a specially designed, virtually untippable 38-foot trimaran and began to sail around the world. Outward Leg is the tale of his intrepid voyage from San Diego to London. The Improbable Voyage chronicles his heroic journey along an unusual and hazardous route from the North Sea, through the rivers of Central Europe, to the Black Sea. In Somewheres East of Suez, the final installment of this extraordinary saga, Tristan sails eight thousand miles from Istanbul to Thailand. From the tourist- and terrorist-dominated ports of the eastern Mediterranean to African outposts peopled with famine refugees, Tristan maintains the unique perspective of a man who has had minimal contact with society's restraints, using his acerbic wit to spare no fools and offer biting social commentary. After barely escaping with his life in South Yemen, he sets off for the Far East, determined to win out against the difficulties of his disability, whether battling a tropical cyclone or surviving on a dwindling ration of fresh water in the vast windless expanse of the Indian Ocean. 

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