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by John Wiley & Sons
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There is a certain kind of knowledge that makes everyday life easier. It is not the deep expertise of the specialist who has spent decades mastering a single discipline. It is not the academic knowledge that fills textbooks and lecture halls. It is something more practical, more immediate, and in many ways more useful.
**Author:** John Wiley & Sons
**Estimated Reading Time:** 45 minutes
**What You'll Learn:**
- How to navigate the DOS Shell and understand the foundations of modern computing - The essential components of computer networking and how to share resources - Key French verbs for social situations and how to use them correctly - The most common relationship pitfalls and how to avoid them - Nine healthy attitudes that build emotional resilience - The fundamentals of meditation and mindfulness practice - What effective leaders actually do differently - How face-to-face marketing builds stronger business relationships - The story of William and Kate's royal romance - Rock guitar techniques from rhythm to lead - Professional camera care and handling - Puppy socialization strategies for a well-adjusted companion - Knitting tools and materials selection - Wine and food pairing principles - Facebook profile building and social media engagement - Where to meet potential dates and how to approach them
**Who This Book Is For:**
This book is for the curious generalist. It is for the person who wants to understand a little about many things without becoming an expert in any single one. Whether you are setting up your first home network, learning French for an upcoming trip, trying to keep a relationship fresh, or simply wanting to know how to pair wine with dinner, this collection offers practical wisdom across a remarkable range of human pursuits.
There is a certain kind of knowledge that makes everyday life easier. It is not the deep expertise of the specialist who has spent decades mastering a single discipline. It is not the academic knowledge that fills textbooks and lecture halls. It is something more practical, more immediate, and in many ways more useful. It is the knowledge of how things work. When you understand how to connect two computers so they can share a printer, you save yourself an afternoon of frustration. When you know how to conjugate the French verb sortir, you can tell a new friend in Paris that you would like to go out for coffee. When you recognize that boredom is the greatest threat to a long-term relationship, you can take action before the distance becomes unbridgeable. When you understand that your thoughts influence your emotions, you gain a measure of control over your inner life that most people never discover. This book is a collection of exactly that kind of knowledge. It spans an unusual range of topics, from the technical to the personal, from the creative to the practical. It moves from computer interfaces to French grammar, from leadership principles to wine pairing, from rock guitar to puppy socialization. It is, in the truest sense, a little bit of…
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