Most Popular Books by Steve Jones

Argues that contemporary slasher films embody a turn towards the metamodern sensibility

What does the Bible say about the right to self-defense? While the 2nd amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms, Christians are guided by a higher law - the law of God. The Bible is certainly not silent on this subject. "Stand Your Ground" lays out the foundation for self-defense found in the Old Testament, the New Testament and the example of Jesus in a concise, yet thorough manner. At the same time, common objections to Christian self-defense are considered and overcome.

Gender equality in workplaces should be a priority for all employers and employees. However, in some instances, gender discrimination has been witnessed, depicted in various forms including a pay gap, training and development, management roles, promotions, leave, pregnancies and hiring of the employees. In this regard, the primary study sought to provide the best checklist for the possible mitigation of gender discrimination in workplaces.In order to conduct this study, a secondary research design was adopted, were secondary data was collected from journal articles, websites and databases. Through the qualitative research, data collection and analysis, it was important to establish that several lawsuits have been filed by various parties against companies, which justify the need for the adoption of a checklist on how gender discrimination in the workplaces.The developed checklist include strategies on mitigating gender discrimination in gender pay gap, safety, health and welfare, hiring, training and development, and leadership styles, management roles and promotions. Thus, with the checklist provided in this study, it is envisaged that its adoption will provide the best strategies for the Human Resource Departments, managers and any employer to ensure that organizational culture, policies and systems are focused on eliminating any form of gender discrimination in the workplace.Dissertation Contents1 - IntroductionResearch backgroundRationale of the StudyResearch ObjectiveResearch QuestionsMain Research QuestionSubsequent Study Questions2 - Literature ReviewBrief Overview of Gender DiscriminationWorkplace DiscriminationGender Discrimination in WorkplacesGlass EscalatorImpacts of Discrimination in Workplaces3 - MethodologyQualitative ResearchSecondary ResearchCase Studies and the Analytical Views on the Case StudiesData CollectionData Analysis4 - Results and AnalysisHuman Resource Practice Checklist That Can Be Used In Solving Issues of Gender Discrimination in A Work PlaceBest Practice Guide for Human Resource (HR) Managers to Mitigate Gender Discrimination in WorkplacesMitigation of Gender Pay Gap in WorkplacesTraining and DevelopmentSafety, Health and Welfare PoliciesSexualisation of the WorkplaceLeadership Styles, Promotions and Management Roles5 - Conclusion and RecommendationConclusionRecommendationsReferencesAppendix

Unlock the potential of your Android development skills with "Mastering the Art of Android Programming: Unraveling the Secrets of Expert-Level Programming." This authoritative guide, crafted for experienced developers, delves into the intricate world of Android applications with comprehensive coverage of advanced techniques and strategies. Each chapter meticulously unpacks key components of cutting-edge Android development, from optimizing performance and memory management to integrating machine learning and ensuring security. Our aim is to empower developers to create robust and efficient applications that stand out in today''s competitive digital landscape. Explore a wealth of knowledge across diverse topics, including sophisticated UI enhancements, advanced networking capabilities, and seamless data handling. Each section is filled with detailed explanations, practical examples, and industry best practices that translate theory into actionable skills. The book''s in-depth focus on Android architecture components, multimedia integration, and graphics optimization ensures you can harness the full potential of the platform, crafting applications that not only function flawlessly but are also a delight to use. "Mastering the Art of Android Programming" serves not just as a learning tool but as a benchmark for excellence in mobile application development. Whether you are refining your expertise in security to protect user data or expanding your skill set with performance testing techniques, this book equips you with the resources needed to transform complex concepts into polished, professional applications. Embrace the future of Android programming with confidence and skill, and elevate your projects to new heights of innovation and quality.

Do you dream of becoming a location-independent nature writer, out in the wild, earning a living from writing and publishing books? This guide introduces you to the world of book self-publishing - the ideal model for the traveling writer. It takes you through the steps of drafting, editig, getting a cover for, formatting and publishing paperback, hardback and electronic books. You can earn a decent side-income this way and, maybe, with effort, build a full-time income from your writing, anywhere in the wild

A poetry anthology by Steve Jones, set alight by observations of humanity whilst visiting various real ale pubs in Walsall and the Black Country. Steve is a father to three adult children and has been happily married to Elaine for 47 years. His musings on life contain observations of family love and daily glimpses into his depressive humour. Emotive and touching, readers are sure to find a poem which relates to the feelings encountered in everyday life. Steve and Elaine have recently downsized from the family home to a bungalow within the same village. Having sorted through three decades of accumulated belongings, added to by the estates of both their parents, Steve has a newfound desire to enjoy moments and experiences, rather than "stuff". His observations of loving gestures, shared grief and the everyday monotony of life bring a well-rounded view to his poetry.

THE SINGLE HELIX brings to life a vast diversity of subjects, united under the banner of scientific truth - the universal solvent that brings clarity to almost all the mysteries of the world we live in. Scientists are trained to know ever more about even less but here Steve Jones sets out deliberately to explore subjects in which he is emphatically not an expert (although his favourite snail, the single Helix of his title, does poke in a tentacle here and there). His insatiable curiosity and enthusiasm as he sheds light on unexpected corners of knowledge combine to produce science writing at its very best. From chaos in the heavens to the fight against creationism, from optical illusions in tartan to the mathematics of elections and what rules the sex lives of cats THE SINGLE HELIX is a scientist''s look at sciences other than his own -and as a result its author has been forced to make the complicated simple enough for even a biologist to understand.

Wildlife Watching Around Ventnor, Isle of Wight This short booklet dscribes the wildlife one is likely to see around the coastal town of Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, England. This is a wonderfully rich area, with high chalk downlands and rocky shoreline presenting visitors with the perfect wildlife holiday destination, and those looking to move to the island with the perfect home ground. This is part of a two-part set, the accompanying volume, Bird Watching Around Ventnor, Isle of Wight, providing a deep-dive intio the area''s bird life. All author proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to marine wildlife conservation.

Connecting students'' everyday experiences to different academic disciplines, Catalyst uses a variety of readings as a springboard for writing.

"On-line information repositories commonly provide keyword search facilities via textual query languages based on Boolean logic. However, there is evidence to suggest that the syntactical demands of such languages can lead to user errors and adversely affect the time that it takes users to form queries. Users also face difficulties because of the conflict in semantics between AND and OR when used in Boolean logic and English language. We suggest that graphical query languages, in particular Venn-like diagrams, can alleviate the problems that users experience when forming Boolean expressions with textual languages. We describe VQuery, a Venn-diagram based user interface to the New Zealand Digital Library (NZDL). The design of VQuery has been partly motivated by analysis of NZDL usage. We found that few queries contain more than three terms, use of the intersection operator dominates and that query refinement is common. A study of the utility of Venn diagrams for query specification indicates that with little or no training users can interpret and form Venn-like diagrams which accurately correspond to Boolean expressions. The utility of VQuery is considered and directions for future work are proposed.."--[Page ii].

The Mountain Bike! series are the guidebooks for ultimate fat-tire bliss all over North America. Each guidebook features: -- at-a-glance key information -- a thorough ride description -- a detailed trail map -- helpful sources of information -- proximity of important services -- valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards -- a rescue index. The series also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, tips on mountain biking etiquette, and a list of ride recommendations for special interests. Travel south of the Mason-Dixon line and discover the mystery of the Deep South. With the region''s amazing geographical and meteorological diversity, it pays to have the inside scoop on mountain biking. This guide details over 75 of the best rides throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, including tours through the New Orleans area, the Mississippi Delta, the Natchez Trace, Alabama''s Gulf Shore, and the lush gardens of central Georgia. From rugged single-track ascents to leisurely rides along tranquil lakes, Mountain Bike! The Deep South accommodates mountain bikers of all abilities.

A book for home sellers to learn how to sell their home for the most money.

Brian Moore has been a regular member of the most successful England team in the history of rugby union, and is his country''s most-capped hooker and vice-captain. Off the pitch he has campaigned strongly for the abolition of the game''s amateur laws, over which he has frequently clashed with the RFU committee and its secretary. Ferociously competitive as a player, Moore has also been convicted for assaulting a member of the public, but continues to practise as a London solicitor.

"SQL Server DBAs enable efficient administration of its SQL Server solution to get breakthrough performance and top-notch security. This video will teach you basic as well as advanced administration tasks for handling, managing, and monitoring your SQL Server 2016 efficiently. After setting up and configuring your virtual machine for SQL Server 2016, you will implement various techniques to improve query performance, create indexes, and perform activity monitoring. You will learn how to secure your SQL Server solution by implementing various authentication techniques. Finally, you''ll ensure your database is always available and ready for any catastrophe. This comprehensive tutorial is packed with real-world examples and tips to solve the trickiest of challenges. By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in all SQL Server administration concepts and will be able to implement them in a production environment."--Resource description page.

Ce livre retrace le voyage historique de cette nouvelle science qu''est la génétique, en commençant par les lois de Mendel avec les expériences des pois jusqu''à la découverte de la double hélice d''ADN par Crick and Watson et ses conséquences sur notre compréhension de l''hérédité.

From the back... Nah then! Sometimes unwanted thoughts, feelings and "stuff" can get in the way of what we want. This book will try to get you closer to where you want to be and move you beyond your "stuff". How can we do this? This book takes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and filters it down through the Yorkshire bedrock. We will use familiar examples and what I hope is a dollop of grounded humour to get you where you want to go. So, let''s ger on wi it" Reviews Dr Ray Own - Author of Facing the Storm and Living with the Enemy "Since the first one was published 21 years ago, there have been many books on Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. There''s never been one like this, though! As well as being thorough, clear and well-rooted in the evidence, Dr Jones brings his sense of humour, and a love of his Useful, fun and well worth a read - and that''s coming from a Lancastrian!" Dr Nic Hooper - Author of The Unbreakable Student "Often in books like these, the human being behind the words does not show themselves. That is not the case with this book where the author writes in an entertaining, humorous and authentic tone. I think it''s a good place to start for people that aren''t after traditional self-help but who do want to start thinking about how to thrive" A bit more about the book... ACT Made Yorkshire is written by myself Dr Steve Jones. I am a Clinical Psychologist who works in England. I have grown up, studied and am now work in Sheffield. Sheffield, and more broadly Yorkshire is my home. I am fiercely proud of where I have grown up and wanted to write something in a style that would have hit the mark with me. The aim of this book is to take mental wellbeing, something that can often be seen as "other" or "indulgent", and to make it more useful for more people. There are metaphors and stories about a rat in a wheat mill, a trip to the bookies, a football terrace and several trips to the pub but to name a few. I hope that these strike a chord with you. There are also a lot of opportunities to get stuck in and give things a go. It''s ok me waffling on in the book, but sometimes the proof is in the experiencing. I have also made recordings which are explained in the book, apologies that it is just my voice and no one more exciting, but hopefully these exercises add some character to the scripts which are written in the pages.. Listen to Introduction - ACT Made Yorkshire by ACT Made Yorkshire on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/YVAgB As the book mentions, it is not a replacement for more formal therapy or psychological intervention and is intended for use with less severe mental health difficulties. If you require additional support then please consult your doctor or local support systems. Please look after yourself. If you are a mental health professional and reading some of the reimagined metaphors and exercises then I hope that you find them useful. If you do then that is wonderful. Please feel free to take anything you find in here and adapt it for your own practice. I have always wanted to write a book and this is me putting my money where my mouth is. There is an element of practicing what I preach in stopping to notice all of the thoughts and feelings that have tried to get in the way of this book being made. To notice these thoughts and to take deliberate and sustained action in accordance with what is important to me. Therefore I hope that ACT Made Yorkshire embodies all of the things I talk about in the book.