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The Theories and Developments of Crowdfunding: Combining Theory with Practical Insight and Examples
English | 2026 | ISBN: 3032107237 | 256 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 5 MB
This book covers the major ideas of crowdfunding, including learning market demand ("crowd wisdom"), online signalling, and network benefits. It also covers the most recent developments, such as the role of behavioural finance in crowdfunding, the links between crowdfunding and spot sales strategies, and crowdfunding regulation. It explores the role of asymmetric information and agency problems in crowdfunding and explores why many crowdfunding campaigns fail, and why many of them are subjects of fraud.

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The Splunk Core User Study Companion:
Achieve Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin and Gain Architect Essentials
English | 2026 | ASIN: B0GFSKLFCC | 518 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 24 MB

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The Spirit of New York: Defining Events in the Empire State's History
English | 2022 | ISBN: 1438487142 | 474 Pages | EPUB (True) | 3 MB
In this lively and engaging book, Bruce W. Dearstyne presents New York State history through an exploration of nineteen dramatic events. From the launch of the state government in April 1777 through the debut of the musical play Hamilton in 2015, Dearstyne puts the fascinating people who made history at the center of the story: John Jay, the lead writer of the first state constitution; Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the irrepressible crusader for women's rights; Glenn Curtiss, New York's aviation pioneer; Jackie Robinson, the first Black man to play baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers; and Lois Gibbs, an environmental activist. This new edition is updated with four recent significant events, including the stories of New Yorkers who joined the "Occupy" protests and those who struggled through Superstorm Sandy. The stories in this book illustrate the "spirit" of New York-the elusive traits that make New York State unique-and the complexity of its history.

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The Soccer Treasury of Quotations: Wisdom from the World's Most Popular Sport
English | 2026 | ISBN: 1961293609 | 62 Pages | EPUB (True) | 1.4 MB
A timeless collection of inspirational, insightful, and humorous soccer quotes celebrating legendary players, iconic coaches, global football culture, and the lasting impact of the beautiful game-making it the perfect gift for every true soccer fan.

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The Sixth Man: A History of the NBA's Best Off the Bench
English | 2022 | ISBN: 147668538X | 130 Pages | EPUB (True) | 16 MB
While the starting lineup of an NBA team consists of five players, there are at least 12 on each roster. Allocating time on court to keep each of them satisfied is challenging. Theoretically the worst position on the roster is the sixth man-so close to being the starter yet seeming to be the odd man out. This book aims at dispelling that notion, presenting many important players who through the years came off the bench for NBA teams, proving that despite not starting, they were worthy of playing in the best basketball league in the world.

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The Six Secrets of Change 2.0: What the Best Leaders Do to Help Their Organizations Survive and Thrive
English | 2026 | ISBN: 1394382146 | 129 Pages | PDF | 3 MB
In this much-anticipated new edition of The Six Secrets of Change, acclaimed bestselling author Michael Fullan offers 50 percent new content to lay out key factors that allow an organization to adjust quickly and intelligently to shifts in consumer tastes, political climate, and economic opportunity and sustain meaningful change. His lessons are simple, but profound, showing why collegiality must be deliberately cultivated, long-range plans must allow for the possibility of unknown opportunities, employees must be developed and nurtured, learning opportunities must be offered frequently, leadership potential must be developed at all levels, and positive pressure must be inescapable.

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The Shrikhande Graph: A Window on Discrete Mathematics
English | 2026 | ISBN: 1009709100 | 176 Pages | PDF | 4 MB
The Shrikhande graph, discovered by Indian Mathematician Sharadchandra Shankar Shrikhande in 1959, exhibits several unusual properties and occupies a pivotal position within discrete mathematics. Offering a unique introduction to graph theory and discrete mathematics, this book uses the example of the Shrikhande graph as a window through which these topics can be explored. Providing historical background, including the Euler conjecture and its demise, the authors explore key concepts including: Cayley graphs; topological graph theory; spectral theory; Latin squares; root systems. A novel and valuable resource for graduate students and researchers interested in graph theory, its history, and applications, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the Shrikhande graph and its significance.

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The Secret Lives of Dragons and Other Mythical Creatures: And How to Draw Them
English | 2026 | ISBN: 1577158423 | 378 Pages | EPUB | 22 MB
Conjure a gathering of dragons and fantastical beasts and beings with step-by-step drawing instruction from leading fantasy illustrators.

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The Secret History of Language: Language Change Unraveled
English | 2026 | ISBN: 1009757962 | 241 Pages | PDF | 11 MB
What are the causes of language change? Where do words come from? Is modern technology and social media corrupting our language? Language change is just as relevant today as it ever was, yet the secrets of how and why it occurs remain tantalisingly out of reach to anyone without a background in linguistics. This book has the answers. Written by one of the leading experts in the field, it provides readers with an accessible account of language change, unraveling the processes and phenomena that have so far remained locked within academia. It explores a range of fascinating topics, such as whether language change is bad, whether change is different in some kinds of languages than others, and if television, AI, and modern technology have any impact on language change. Written in a lively and engaging way, it uncovers the marvels and mysteries of language change for anyone curious about this captivating field.

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The Science of Happiness: Definitions, Distinctions and Evidence-Based Pathways to Well-Being
English | 2026 | ISBN: 3032253896 | 269 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 5 MB
This book provides a comprehensive overview to the science of happiness research. It discusses scholarly definitions and measurements, and factors-personal, social and cultural-that reliably increase happiness throughout the life-span. Anchored in psychology, philosophy, economics and public health, the book distils hundreds of peer-reviewed studies into one lucid, teachable framework. Part I traces the idea from classical eudaimonia to modern positive psychology, then untangles more than thirty related terms-well-being, flourishing, thriving, life satisfaction and others-into a working map of key distinctions. The discussion shows why happiness remains one of the most diversely interpreted phenomena in the social sciences and why no single definition yet commands unanimous agreement. Part II presents a multilevel map of determinants, starting with personality and health, then progressing to relationships, income, culture, and the built and natural environments. The final chapter in this part evaluates evidence-based interventions, showing how current research can inform realistic, context-sensitive pathways to greater well-being-from gratitude practices and mindset trainings to policy levers aimed at housing affordability, neighborhood quality, institutional fairness, and life-course support. Each chapter weighs competing findings, flags methodological caveats and pinpoints areas of empirical convergence. Written for graduate students, researchers and reflective practitioners, this book offers conceptual rigour without sacrificing readability. Readers will finish equipped to design stronger studies, craft data-driven policies and pursue personal well-being grounded in evidence rather than myth.

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