Tom and Zilla are on a field trip to a robotics lab—and on a secret mission to uncover its true purpose. But soon the situation gets out of control. If they want to survive, they'll have to face off against an army of robots. Can secret agents find out the lab's sinister purpose and save themselves?

Here is a whimsical look at the many roles the Lab in your life can fill. Garbage disposal, car alarm, athlete, border patrol, fishing buddy and dishwasher ...these are just a few of the Lab's many hidden talents. Illustrated by Dale Spartas' vivid photography, 101 Uses For A Lab brings to life all the heartwarming, endearing characteristics that make these dogs favourite companions.

Kids fascinated by crime and police work will appreciate this inside look at detection and forensic science. The 25 experiments can be performed at home and offer fascinating explanations of police lab techniques.

Teaches managers and leaders to cut through the static and hone their focusing skills In the current digital age, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to stay focused. Smartphones, tablets, smart watches, and other devices constantly vie for our attention. In both business and life, we are constantly bombarded with tweets, likes, mentions, and a constant stream of information. The inability to pay attention impacts learning, parenting, prioritizing, and leading. Not surprisingly, attention spans have gotten shorter. Already being pulled in a dozen directions every minute, managers and business leaders often struggle to address important issues and focus on everything that needs attention. Noise: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus teaches managers and leaders how to help themselves and others sharpen their focusing skills. In this follow-up to his first book Brief—the proven, step-by-step approach to clear, concise, and effective communication—author Joseph McCormack helps readers cut through the static and devote their attention to what is important. This engaging, informative book will help you: Apply effective, real-world techniques to hone your focus and reduce interference Learn the lessons taught to organizations such as Harley-Davidson, BMO Harris Bank, MasterCard, and the US Army Understand how modern technology can actually strengthen your focus if used correctly Avoid becoming a casualty of “weapons of mass distraction” Noise: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus is a valuable resource for leaders and managers seeking to develop laser-sharp focus and apply it to everything you do.

101 Labs - Book Series Experts agree that we retain only 10% of what we read but 90% of what we do. Perhaps this explains why the global pass rate for most IT exams is a ghastly 40%. This is where the 101 Labs book series can help. We are revolutionizing how IT people train for their exams and the real world with our Learn - By - Doing teaching method. 101 Labs' mission is to turn you into an IT expert by doing instead of reading. Our experts take you by the hand and walk you through every aspect of the protocols and technologies you will encounter in your IT career. We share our configuration tips and tricks with you as well as how to avoid the common mistakes many novice engineers make, which can quickly become career-ending. 101 Labs - Cisco CCNP Completely revised and updated in 2019. These labs have been compiled by two of the most experienced Cisco engineers in the IT industry. Let them share with you their insider tips and secrets to effective Cisco router and switch configuration. This best selling guide has been revised and updated in 2019 to prepare you for the latest Cisco CCNP exams: 300-101 ROUTE - Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE) 300-115 SWITCH - Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH) 300-135 TSHOOT - Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT) Knowing the theory alone is no longer enough to pass your Cisco CCNP exams. Your exam score is now heavily weighted on practical elements, where you are faced with complicated multi-technology labs in which you must configure routing protocols and network services. You are also tested on troubleshooting scenarios where you must quickly and accurately diagnose and repair network faults on routers and switches. All syllabus topics are covered including: Configure and verify BGP for IPv4 and IPv6 Advanced RIPv2, EIGRP, EIGRP for IPv6 Configure, verify and tune OSPF and OSPFv3 Advanced route redistribution Router and switch security Configure and tune SNMP, NTP, NAT, DHCP and more FHRP configuration and troubleshooting GRE tunnels Advanced troubleshooting and many more You cover configuration and troubleshooting as well as important 'need to know' commands for the exam and the real world of working as a Cisco network engineer. We've added 15 TSHOOT specific labs to test your skills to the limit as well as several bonus labs. All solutions are provided so you can check your configurations against ours. Solutions and configurations all downloadable at - https://www.101labs.net/resources/ As your confidence quickly grows you will find your speed and understanding vastly improves making you more than prepared come exam day. There is no other book like this on the market. Let Paul and Farai help take your Cisco configuration and troubleshooting skills to the next level. About the Authors Paul Browning left behind a career in law enforcement in 2000 and started an IT consulting and training company. He's written over 15 best selling IT books and through his books, classroom courses, and websites he's trained tens of thousands of people from all walks of life. He's spent the last 16 years dedicated to training and teaching IT students from all walks of life to pass their exams and enjoy a rewarding career. Farai Tafa is a dual CCIE and in very high demand as a network designer, consultant and troubleshooter for global companies. He is the author of several best selling IT study guides. He lives in Dallas with his wife and three children.

Workbook containing various workshop activities and projects.

Follow along, hands-on labs to prepare you for the Cisco CCNA 200-301 exam.

The History of Weed in 101 Objects offers an easy-to-read, full-color, fully illustrated history of humankind's long tradition of loving cannabis. And whether you live in a state that has chosen to legalize it or not, weed is rapidly losing its reputation as an illicit substance and becoming more or an accepted part of American culture with each passing election cycle. This fascinating look at 101 objects chronicles the history of weed, and uniquely shows how America’s perceptions of it have changed socially, medically, economically and legally. Each entry has been carefully selected to highlight a facet of weed’s history, from 12th century hashish to the Volcano Vaporizer.

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