Gems

A fantasy world far like any other. A place where loyalty meets authority and power meets demand. Gems of all kinds lay about, but some are more special than others. When characters collide, can they finally use the gems’ powers to bring the Kingdoms back to what they once were? Or is it too late to stop the evil cast in the shadows? Will they figure out how to use the gems? And will the Kingdoms finally unite?

John’s Marketing Gems is the remarkable culmination of John Thomasen’s career as a master marketer at some of the top companies in the world. Having worked at companies including eBay, TiVo, and Fujitsu, as well as various tech startups, Thomasen has acquired marketing insights that few others ever have. Now it is time to share that knowledge with the world. John’s Marketing Gems is filled with 25 priceless gems: Gem #1: Pay the Customer, Not the Media Company Gem #2: Incentives Work Gem #3: Tell Me a Story Gem #4: The Truth about Testing Gem #5: What is Marketing? Gem #6: Give Me the Features Gem #7: ROI is Almost Meaningless Gem #8: I Hate Surveys Gem #9: I Love Surveys Gem #10: Cause a Riot Gem #11: Find Your Position Gem #12: Swarm Them Gem #13: Keep Loyalty Programs Simple Gem #14: Outsource Everything Gem #15: How I Tripled Sales at a Major Computer Company Gem #16: Understand the Situation Gem #17: How I Helped Revitalize TiVo Gem #18: Are Brands Important? Gem #19: People Remember Images Gem #20: Understand Your Margins Gem #21: Leverage the Knowledge of Others Gem #22: Limit Choices Gem #23: The Value of a Customer Gem #24: The 3 Ms of Viral Marketing Gem #25: Learn from Vitamin Water Industry media have shown praise for John’s Marketing Gems and John’s Online Marketing Gems. “Remarkable! The most inspiring marketing advice in years.” -- The San Francisco Chronicle “John Thomasen has done it. He has put together what can only be described as a classic.” -- Ivey Business Journal “Brilliant book. Thomasen provides plenty of useful examples. ” -- Buzzfeed

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This sequel to Graphics Gems (Academic Press, 1990), and Graphics Gems II (Academic Press, 1991) is a practical collection of computer graphics programming tools and techniques. Graphics Gems III contains a larger percentage of gems related to modeling and rendering, particularly lighting and shading. This new edition also covers image processing, numerical and programming techniques, modeling and transformations, 2D and 3D geometry and algorithms,ray tracing and radiosity, rendering, and more clever new tools and tricks for graphics programming. Volume III also includes a disk containing source codes for either the IBM or Mac versions featuring all code from Volumes I, II, and III. Author David Kirk lends his expertise to the Graphics Gems series in Volume III with his far-reaching knowledge of modeling and rendering, specifically focusing on the areas of lighting and shading. Volume III includes a disk containing source codes for both the IBM and Mac versions featuring all code from volumes I, II, and III. Graphics Gems I, II, and III are sourcebooks of ideas for graphics programmers. They also serve as toolboxes full of useful tricks and techniques for novice programmers and graphics experts alike. Each volume reflects the personality and particular interests of its respective editor. Includes a disk containing source codes for both the IBM and Mac versions featuring code from volumes I, II, and III Features all new graphics gems Explains techniques for making computer graphics implementations more efficient Emphasizes physically based modeling, rendering, radiosity, and ray tracing Presents techniques for making computer graphics implementations more efficient

The concept of hidden gems in Mexico refers to those places that are not as popular as other tourist destinations but offer unique experiences that are worth exploring. These hidden gems are often off-the-beaten-path and offer authentic cultural experiences, safe outdoor adventures, and undiscovered colonial cities. One of the best ways to discover hidden gems in Mexico is by talking to the locals. They know their country better than anyone else and can recommend places that are not on the typical tourist map. Expats in Mexico can also be a great source of information as they have already gone through the process of exploring different parts of the country. Off-the-Beaten-Path Hidden Gems in Mexico are those places that are not typically found in guidebooks or travel websites. These can include small towns, villages, and natural wonders that are not as popular as other destinations but offer unique experiences that are worth exploring.

Treasury of Gems offers words to live and laugh by. Its "one-liners" cover a variety of subjects - from attitude to success, belief to money, daffynitions to love, and more. The the wit and wisdom found in its short quotations were collected by the author over a sixty-year period. Its verbal gems will encourage and enlighten you. Beyond that, on the blank pages provided, you can add your own favorites to the collection, whether you hear them, read them, or write your own . You can create your personal treasure - and leave your own legacy.