Using superbly detailed cross sections, Peter Kent's City Across Time shows how an imaginary early settlement evolves into a bustling modern-day metropolis. Watch new buildings spring up on the rubble of the old, follow once-splendid structures as they are gradually buried, and see how other buildings survive through the centuries. -- From back cover
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Cryptocurrency Mining For Dummies, 2nd Edition
- 352pages
- 13 heures de lecture
Untangle the steps to mine crypto, including new coins and services The cryptocurrency market moves quickly and miners and investors need the latest information to stay ahead of the game. This edition of Cryptocurrency Mining For Dummies has the insight you need to get started with mining. You'll learn what goes into building a mining rig that can complete cryptocurrency transactions and reap the rewards in the form of new coin. You also discover how to join existing mining programs. Whatever your crypto goals, Dummies will make it easy for you to understand, engage in, and invest in mining. You'll even get an up-to-date primer on the evolving legal situation and an idea of what to expect in the future of crypto. Understand the basics of mining cryptocurrency and get started with your own mining operation Explore the latest cryptocurrencies and mining services so you can mine your own or invest wisely Get involved in crypto mining with the hardware you already have, or build a new, powerful mining machine Become an expert on the latest mining trends so you can identify new ways to profit in the crypto space With this book, you've got insider advice on choosing which cryptos to mine, riding out market fluctuations, creating pool accounts, and more. There's no time like the present to get started with crypto mining.
Cryptocurrency Mining For Dummies
- 384pages
- 14 heures de lecture
Find out the essentials of cryptocurrency mining The cryptocurrency phenomenon has sparked a new opportunity mine for virtual gold, kind of like the prospectors of a couple centuries back. This time around, you need some tech know-how to get into the cryptocurrency mining game. This book shares the insight of two cryptocurrency insiders as they break down the necessary hardware, software, and strategies to mine Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero, LiteCoin, and Dash. They also provide insight on how to stay ahead of the curve to maximize your return on investment. Get the tech tools and know-how to start mining Pick the best cryptocurrency to return your investment Apply a sound strategy to stay ahead of the game Find cryptocurrency value at the source From the basics of cryptocurrency and blockchain to selecting the best currency to mine, this easy-to-access book makes it easy to get started today!
A sixth edition of the Internet "Idiot's Guide" series, readers can get updated coverage on Internet Explorer 5, online banking, advanced email programs and more in a straightforward approach to learning. Make more sense of the Web world by getting an untangled overview of many new offerings and destinations.
Bitcoin For Dummies, 2nd Edition
- 216pages
- 8 heures de lecture
A primer on the currency alternative that's changing the world Bitcoin can be a bit puzzling to the uninitiated. Ledger? Blockchain? Mining? These cryptocurrency concepts aren't going away, and there are tremendous opportunities for those with some know-how to get onboard with the crypto culture. Bitcoin For Dummies helps you get un-puzzled, learn the Bitcoin basics, and discover the possibilities in the new world of digital currencies. With this 100% new edition, you can step into the fascinating culture of cryptocurrency and learn how to use Bitcoin as a currency or an investment vehicle. A little bit of knowledge will go a long way, and you’ll be ready to sail smoothly ahead as the crypto tsunami advances. Demystify Bitcoin and learn how to buy and sell cryptocurrency Create a digital wallet and make everyday purchases using Bitcoin Discover the ins and outs of investing in Bitcoin and other up-and-coming cryptocurrencies Participate in the cutting-edge culture of crypto Bitcoin For Dummies is great for beginning Bitcoin users and investors who need to know the basics about getting started with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency.
Words, Words, Words
- 72pages
- 3 heures de lecture
Based on the premise that vocabulary learning is easiest when concentrated on lexical areas, this text provides a series of puzzle-type activities based on lexical sets to help the student to both recognize and use the language.
Focusing on practical application, this guide offers first-time users a comprehensive introduction to NT Workstation 4.0. It covers essential tasks such as setting up, organizing, and managing workstations, ensuring readers gain valuable skills for navigating this business-oriented operating system effectively.
Slice Through a City (Information books - history)
- 29pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Detailed cross-sections show a city from the Stone Age to the twentieth century, including the structures which are raised and torn down, the people who inhabit the city, and an accumulating underground collection of artifacts
Author Peter Kent is a avid book reader and he loves writing science fiction fantasy stories. His passion for the genre shines through in his latest novel The Legend of the Stones of Life. This is a story of good versus evil; of the predators - several races of creatures who inhabit the dark seas of the planet. These disparate tribes are violently united in their joint quest to overthrow the peace-loving celestial peoples who live on the lands of this beautiful planet. This tale of the struggle between darkness and light will keep the reader gripped to the very end.
Opera Obscura is a beautifully illustrated collection that contributes 25 brand new impossibly madcap operas to the canon of magnificent absurdities, along with the intricate blueprints for several incredible opera houses and information on of a whole range of almost unbelievably incredible instruments.