Bücher von Stephen Fleming

The Science of Self Awareness. The surprising story of humanitys greatest power -- introspection -- and how understanding it can help us lead better lives

Through trial-and-error and observable outcomes, our ancestors narrowed the field of edible mushroom candidates to just a few with remarkable, health-supporting properties.- Paul StametsSince time immemorial, Mushrooms have been assisting humans for a better and healthy life.A testimony to a symbiotic relationship is the remains of "Otzi The Iceman."Mummified remains of a man who is believed to be frozen in ice around 3300 BCE were discovered around the Alps in 1991. This fully preserved specimen had two different species of mushrooms with him!This book is your concise guide to every first-hand information you need about Medicinal or Healing mushrooms before taking help from a professional practitioner.It shortens your learning curve and gives you all the essential information which would have taken a few months of research.The pandemic has given many perspectives to individuals, health professionals, and respective regulatory bodies, and it may accelerate the research in this fascinating field.It dives into:Historical instances of the use of Medicinal Mushrooms in various civilizationsMeet 18 different Healing MushroomsWhat are their respective healing powers, news about ongoing researchHow to Forage main Medicinal Mushrooms in the wildUsage and storage tipsHealthy RecipesFrequently Asked QuestionsGlossaryGet your copy today and meet these awesome Healing Mushrooms!

"I can see no greater sign of God's glory than the trees around us in the Pacific Northwest. All you have to do is look outside to see God-there are trees everywhere."- Ned HayesThere is something nostalgic about experiencing the nature of PNW in full bloom. Mushrooms and wild plants form a significant part of this magic.This book is a concise photographic journey to the Mushrooms of PNW.This book is for you if you like consuming short, crisp, and engaging information with pictures within a few hours.This is a helpful handbook with:¿ Interior Colored Pages¿ 80+ high-quality images¿ 30+ PNW Mushrooms covered with recipesThe book covers:¿The Basics of Mycology¿5 Golden Steps towards Foraging¿Common Wild Mushrooms of PNW with Foraging Tips and Photographs(Also covers common poisonous ones to be avoided)¿How to Preserve & Store¿Delicious Wild Mushroom Recipes¿Seasonal Mushroom Calendar of PNW¿Appendix Bonus: Mushroom Logbook PagesSo if you are short on time and want a basic understanding of Mushrooms of PNW with images (to recall), here is your chance.

¿QUIERES APRENDER A TRABAJAR LA MADERA DE ALGUIEN QUE VA UNOS PASOS POR DELANTE DE TI?Si crees de verdad en el concepto de que la mejor persona para enseñarte alguna nueva habilidad es la que acaba de pasar esa etapa de principiante y puede identificarte con tus retos, este libro es para ti.Soy un consultor tecnológico y he estado practicando la carpintería durante los últimos 5 años. En el proceso, he conocido a varios practicantes y principiantes y he visto sus desafíos y las soluciones más adecuadas.Este es un libro no tradicional que te ayuda a alcanzar tu objetivo de terminar tus primeros proyectos. Todos los capítulos contienen una gran variedad fotografías para tu comprensión.Este es un libro 3 en 1 que consta de tres partes y 25 proyectos de iniciación:¿ Parte 1: Trabajo en madera para principiantes¿ Parte 2: Ensamblaje de madera para principiantes¿ Parte 3: Torneado de madera para principiantesTodas estas partes constan de:¿ Introducción, definiciones básicas, una historia que te haga sentirte cómodo con el tema¿ Descripción de las herramientas e instrucciones de uso¿ Las pautas de seguridad y las mejores prácticas son el capítulo más importante en todos estos 3 temas, ¡esta debería ser la prioridad!¿ Proceso, técnicas y consejos para principiantes: Todas las técnicas básicas necesarias para completar los proyectos iniciales junto con consejos prácticos de los profesionales.¿ 25 (10 trabajos de madera, 5 de carpintería, 10 de torneado de madera) proyectos iniciales paso a paso: Puedes elegir cualquiera de ellos para comenzar tu viaje¿Glosario de términos de carpintería para una mejor comprensiónAsí que, en general, sentirás que un amigo que ha aprobado un examen la semana pasada te está ayudando a hacer lo mismo la semana que viene.Consigue hoy mismo tu libro de carpintería 3 en 1 y comienzatu viaje.

"Whittling for me is more than just an art. It is like meditation and rather therapeutical. Every single time you create something, it brings you the delight and also the happiness that meets your mind and soul". This is the reply I got from an old practitioner when I asked him how do you interpret Whittling. Then I realized the core idea behind this craft. It comes with no deadline, no pre-written script, no rules, and just pure expression of your emotions through a knife and a piece of wood.In the present times, when all the self-help gurus are talking about Digital Detox, Whittling comes as a strong contender to pass on to the young and the old alike.My Journey in WhittlingMy wife introduced me to the world of Whittling 5 years ago. As I was already into Leathercraft and Pyrography, I got the basics quickly. But reaching the intermediate level in any art requires practice and patience. It has been an incredible journey for the last few years, working alongside her on various Whittling projects.About the BookThis book is like a friend sharing his experiences and taking you from point A to B in your Whittling journey. The examples and references are real and taken out of the conversations with various experienced Whittlers.The book covers:Introduction: History of Whittling, how it started and became part of popular culture.Wood: All about the type of wood, grains, and tips for starting.Tools: All about pocket and carving knivesTechniques: All type of cutsSafety: Gloves, Thumb pads, duct tape, and other innovative options.Starter projects with photos and step by step instructionsFrequently asked questions: 22 beginner questions as answered by experts: Multiple solutions to a single problemList of online resources for patternsI have included realistic photographs, discussions, tips, FAQs, which I have received along the way of my journey in Whittling over the years.  Still on the fence?Okay, let me explain to you the difference between Wood Carving and Whittling?Whittling is like an unplanned vacation (go with the flow), and Wood Craving is like planning a vacation through a tour operator!And lastly my favorite analogy:When I was struggling to understand the concept of wood grain initially, one old-time whittler told me, "Think of the grain-like petting a cat. When you pet it head to tail, the fur all lies down, and the cat purrs. If you try to go from tail to head, it spikes up, and the cat gets very angry. Keep the cat happy."So what are you waiting for, get the book now and start your Whittling Journey! 

There are very few crafts in the world which gives as much satisfaction as Pyrography- AnonymousWhether you are a Technology professional like me or Financial Consultant or a Teacher, we all need to unwind and splash our creative juices once in a while and appreciate the power of imagination. This book is targeted at people from diverse backgrounds, trying Pyrography as a beginner and looking for to the point, minimalistic, value-packed information to start off with their first project.Why Pyrography?Of all the crafts I have done, Pyrography is the most value for money. It gives me immense satisfaction and serves the purpose for which I practice the art on the weekends.The best part is this art has got something for everyone.If you are a beginner, get a scrap wood and use your existing soldering pen to start the artwork. Later, you can shift to a proper burner. If you like calligraphy, you can burn letters. A friend of mine is a space enthusiast, and he is making space ships!With experience, you master the art of shading, which gives depth to the artwork. Drawing hair, fur, or skin of an animal takes time, but it is worthwhile to put the effort.The best part of this skill is it makes one of the best presents for the loved ones. As the art ages with time, it leaves a memorable piece of history to the coming generation.The best person to guide you is the one few steps ahead of you!This is not a traditional book but an effort from your friend to present the experience and discussions while learning this art in the last few years. I am not an expert (there are many I know who are just fabulous) but just a learner improving with each project.This book provides a minimalistic approach to the information required to start your first Pyrography project. It covers:Introduction to the art: The history and steps involvedTools: All about tools involved: Detailed instructions on using Wood Burner including different tipsDesigning, Tracing, and Shading: I must say the shading part only comes by practicing!Coloring, Polishing, and FinishingSafety Instructions: Very important and highlighted all through the bookStep by Step instructions on 10 starter projects with picturesFrequently Asked Questions (All the ones I could remember and not covered in other chapters)Sample Designs: Mandala, Tiger, Dragon, and more.I still remember the initial doubts I had and the tips which helped me.This book is for people who are in their first lap of Pyrography journey and want to have a holistic idea of processes, tools and need help in their initial projects.I have included photographs of realistic projects of beginners explaining the process and standard operating procedure while starting.So, what are you waiting for? Get this updated book and start your Pyrography Journey Today! 

What comes to your mind after reading the below statements from a renowned industry research firm? It is predicted that a large enterprise exclusive use of AIOps and digital experience monitoring tools to monitor applications and infrastructure will rise from 5% in 2018 to 30% in 2023. Also, Only 47% of machine learning models are making it into production (Comes MLOPS!)Do you have similar thoughts? Is it just a new Buzzword or repackaging of the existing system? If it's for real, how is it going to impact the Business/Industry? How my business or job would get impacted? If it has just started, how can I leverage from wherever I am? Which are the major players/startups in this area?Depending on your role, it may be useful for you to know about AIOPS & MLOPS: If you are a Business Consultant trying to make the system more efficient and profitable, reaping the benefits of Automation in your application development process If you are a Technology Consultant and want to make your operation more Agile, Automated and easily deployable If you are a Technology Professional looking for a role in these upcoming areas to be an early adopter in your organization or just starting your career and want to understand the ecosystem If you are from HR or Training field and want to understand the job/Training requirements for these upcoming roles Beyond the apparent hustle and bustle of buzzwords and nomenclature every year, I genuinely believe that AI would drastically change the software development and deployment model in the next two years, and all these new startups would drive this change. It's astonishing how fast this cycle is moving. Especially for us who had seen the world before the internet came into our daily lives!! This book is my attempt to update you on the unfolding story of AIOPS and MLOPS as "story till now. " So here is to our Continuous Learning and Progress! Cheers.

Well, you have been hearing a lot about DevOps lately, wait until you meet a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)!Google is the pioneer in the SRE movement and Ben Treynor from Google defines SRE as,” “what happens when a software engineer is tasked with what used to be called operations”. The ongoing struggles between Development and Ops team for software releases have been sorted out by a mathematical formula for green or red-light launches!Sounds interesting, how do you know which the organizations are using SRE: Apart from Google, you can find SRE job postings from LinkedIn, Twitter, Uber, Oracle, Twitter and many more.I also enquired about the average salary of a SRE in the USA and all the leading sites gave similar results around $130,000 per year. Also, currently the most sought job titles in the tech domain are DevOps & Site Reliability Engineer.So do you want to know, How SRE works, what are the skill sets required, How a software engineer can transit to SRE role, How LinkedIn used SRE to smoothen the deployment process?Here is your chance to dive into the SRE role and know what it takes to implement best SRE practices.The DevOps, Continuous Delivery and SRE movements are here to stay and grow, its time you to ride the wave!So, don’t wait and take action!

Who are DevOps Engineers, What are their daily activities like, What were they doing before getting into DevOps, Is my current experience in line with the DevOps role?Well, in the last four months, I have been involved in the recruitment process of various DevOps related jobs in my current project. I have come across multiple Entry Level and Mid-Level career professionals inquisitive about expectations of the role and how their earlier experience would contribute to the DevOps role. Also, I have received several emails from readers asking how to switch from their existing roles (development, sysadmin, etc.). Based on the interactions, I have included "DevOps Engineer" related queries in the below categories and in this book, I will give you complete information about the position, career path and skill set required.The main queries were the following: Why DevOps? What are the job duties and day-to-day activities of a DevOps Engineer? What did DevOps engineers do before DevOps? What technical and soft skills are required to be an expert-level DevOps Engineer? What are some standard tools a DevOps engineer uses? What are other similar roles from where one can make the transition to the DevOps world? What are the Certifications/Courses one can do to become a DevOps Engineer? How can I get DevOps interviews with top companies? What are the average Salary, companies to work for, and designations/roles? How is the career path of a "DevOps Engineer"? How is the career advancement of a DevOps engineer?The book covers most of this information. Over the course of the book, you will gather information on what DevOps is, and how you can use it to improve your processes. You will also identify the different roles that are linked to DevOps. If you are keen on becoming a DevOps engineer, the last few chapters include information on what skillsyou need to develop and what path you need to choose. Also, the last chapter contains sample interview questions, which are the most common ones asked during a DevOps interview.Overall, this book is aimed at professionals looking for a DevOps role overview in a limited timeframe. If you have to connect the dots regarding your existing experience, credentials and its fitment/relationship with the DevOps role, it would provide you much-needed clarity. It also talks about other similar and related roles and its relationship with the DevOps role. Also, if you are part of the Project Management Team or Business Development Team or recruitment team (HR) this book will provide you required information about the DevOps role.Continuous Delivery is here to stay and evolve. The nomenclature would change; new buzzwords would come and go. So, if you are into this space, adapt to it and make it your growth engine.Cheers!