Most Popular Books by Chris Stone

The world’s greatest and most celebrated magicians, conjurors and illusionists can make us believe the unbelievable, the impossible possible. But, of course, just like everybody else these conjurors had to start at a beginning. They too had to learn the simple (but effective) card tricks, the easy (but imaginative) coin tricks and the basic (but still mindboggling) sleight of hand tricks before advancing to more innovative and radical skills and techniques. Hey Presto! is a book full to the rafters with simple magic tricks, the perfect companion for a beginner as well as a wonderful gift book for those wishing to get into magic and are not sure how. The book contains over 40 card, coin and magic tricks for the beginner. If you want the ultimate introduction into the world of magic then, Hey Presto!, here it is!

This book is the first real inside look at the business of professional audio recording, which fuels a multibillion dollar global music industry. Industry pioneer Chris Stone, founder of the legendary Record Plant, provides hard-earned business strategies, guidelines, and advice on every aspect of launching and managing a professional audio recording business. This book is for every audio profit center - from the project studio in the garage to the multi-room diversified recording facility. With 30 years of practical business experience, Mr. Stone reveals the secrets of profitable survival in the pro audio world of today and tomorrow. Why be a player in the professional audio recording industry? What is the attraction and potential payoff? How big an operation are you contemplating? To succeed, one must categorize the various types and sizes of pro audio facilities and their customer bases. It is also essential to understand creative management, marketing, promotion, and the modern economics of pro audio. The professional of tomorrow anticipates recording for new media and is prepared for diversification. All of these issues and more are addressed in this book.

A full-color illustrated guide to making 35 origami-inspired, conversation-piece joints. Bored of the same old joint? Next time 4:20 rolls around, put a new twist on your spliff using this step-by-step guide. Start by perfecting the basic joint, move on to ornate blunts, then get freaky with multi-pronged doobies. With the use of medical marijuana on the upswing, and with celebrities like Woody Harrelson espousing the cannabis cause, there''s never been a better time to take this stoner art to the next level. With its rolling paper-inspired design, colorful cartoon instructions, and irreverent take on toking, SPLIFFIGAMI will have every ganja girl and bud boy lighting up in style.

Complete overview of Mac OS Jaguar (Mac OS X 10.2) including basic system and network administration features, hundreds of tips and tricks, with an overview of Mac OS X''s Unix text editors and CVS.

Ball or Shoot: Choose One is a memoir of sorts. It starts with the author taking you back to his childhood. Recollections of his mother being abused, friends being locked up, and challenges faced growing up in the city where the streets can consume black youth quickly. Basketball was the option to save himself and his family from being a statistic.

Complete overview of Mac OS Jaguar (Mac OS X 10.2) including basic system and network administration features, hundreds of tips and tricks, with an overview of Mac OS X''s Unix text editors and CVS.

A bakin'' bible for potheads who''d rather eat their weed than smoke it

Following the common-sense O''Reilly style, Mac OS X Tiger in a Nutshell cuts through the chaff and gives you practical details you can use every day. Everything you need to know about the Unix side of Mac OS X has been systematically documented in this book. Mac OS X Tiger in a Nutshell offers a complete overview of Mac OS X Tiger (Version 10.4), focusing on the BSD Unix layer. This book familiarizes you with over 300 of Tiger''s Unix commands, the Terminal application, file management, system and network administration issues, and more. Completely revised for Mac OS X Tiger, this book offers: The most complete and thorough coverage of Mac OS X''s Unix commands you''ll find anywhere (even in the system) An overview of basic system and network administration features, including coverage of NetInfo and Directory Services An introduction to using Mac OS X''s Unix command-line interface, the Terminal application An overview of Mac OS X''s Unix text editors, including vi and Emacs Information on shell syntax variables for Tiger''s default Unix shell, bash Each command and option in this book''s Unix Command Reference has been painstakingly tested and checked against Tiger; even the manpages that ship with Mac OS X can''t compete in accuracy. Mac OS X Tiger in a Nutshell is the most comprehensive quick reference on the market and is a must for any serious Mac user.

Chris was once one of Australia''s most wanted men following his escape from Queensland''s notorious Boggo Road maximum security prison in 1988. After 20 years of crime, drugs & prisons, Chris has spent the last 20 years working in the area of social welfare assisting others to turn their lives around. Chris now runs his own business delivering motivational and life-skills training programs. This book is a must read for anyone who has made big mistakes in their lives and feels that they can never put things right--Dust jacket.

This kit offers tangible proof that the couple that plays together stays together." The perfect Valentine''s Day charmer, this clever kit includes 10 games as well as a foldout game board to inspire your inner-Cupid. With its 10 hilariously sexy games, this board book with foldout game board is the perfect gift for your lover (or the bride- or groom-to-be) for Valentine''s Day, an anniversary, or any special occasion. Here are the perfect risque (but tasteful) games to liven up a rainy evening or spice up a party with friends: If Only, Truth or Bare, Strip Hangman, Breathless, Naked Twister, and more. If you can''t decide what to play, then spin Cupid''s arrow and let it decide for you. Step-by-step instructions and handy diagrams accompany each game to provide additional guidance. Tip boxes that offer extra advice on how to spice up each activity are also included.

In this era of marijuana activism, DIY, and gardening fever, what better use for that windowsill or small patch than growing your own weed? This fun, colorful guide makes marijuana cultivation less intimidating than ever before. Cannabis grow guides are perennial strong sellers, and with increasing public interest in marijuana, sales can only continue to rise. While other titles on the subject tend to be serious in tone and photographic in treatment, this illustrated, wacky-but-informative gift book with an extremely affordable price is uniquely positioned to appeal to small-scale growers and absolute beginners. Seed to Weed covers everything needed to get started growing: hardware, lighting, hydroponics, organics, cloning, pests & diseases, harvesting, curing, and more. With its light touch, humorous tone, and easy-to-follow step-by-step sequences, Seed to Weed will have readers growing great ganja in no time.

The world''s greatest and most celebrated magicians, conjurers and illusionists can make us believe the unbelievable, the impossible possible. But, of course, just like everybody else these conjurors had to start at a beginning. They too had to learn simple (but effective) card tricks, easy (but imaginative) coin tricks and basic (but still mind boggling) sleight-of-hand tricks before advancing to more innovative and radical skills and techniques. Amazing Magic Tricks is a cool compendium of diverse tricks to inspire all aspiring magicians to pick up a wand and impress their friends and family! Full of trivia as well as simple illusions to practice, perfect and perform at home, Amazing Magic Tricks will guide you on your way to becoming a master magician quicker than you can say ''Ta-Dah!''.

Lost in Translation is 140 wacky, weird and wonderful snapshots of the English language being abused abroad and at home. Whether it’s dodgy grammar, bad spellings or just plain old terrible translations, Lost in Translation demonstrates how the world’s favourite language is treated when it goes on holiday. From hilarious street signs to dreadful translations to an assortment of wonderful unintentional wordplay, this book will make you laugh out loud ... and remind you to always use spellcheck! Word count: 5,000

Welcome to the crazy, money-making world of sales! You see, selling isn''t just about peddling stuff like a pushy door-to-door salesperson. Oh no, it''s way cooler than that! In this book, we''re going to unravel the secrets of sales and how to become a value-adding ninja! Picture this: sales is like solving a puzzle, but instead of finding that pesky missing piece under the couch, we''re hunting for what our customers truly crave. It''s all about understanding their needs and desires, and then BOOM! Offering them solutions that''ll rock their socks off! Forget the cheesy sales tactics and desperate pleas. We''re all about becoming trusted advisors here! So, grab your cape, because we''re embarking on a heroic mission to listen, ask questions, and empathize with our customers. Holy sales strategy, Batman! Adding value is our superpower! It''s like Batman''s utility belt, but instead of grappling hooks, we''ve got knowledge about industry trends and customer feedback. The more we know, the better we can serve our customers and save the day! Now, let''s talk money, honey! Money is just a fancy system of value in the economy. So, how do we rake in the big bucks? Simple as pie - we add loads of value to every single sale! The more value we bring, the more money we make. Ka-ching! So, get ready to rock the sales world with our value-packed approach. From building epic connections to tackling pesky objections, we''re going to arm you with the most incredible sales strategies ever! Time to level up your sales game and unleash the power of adding value! Now, who''s ready to be a sales superstar? Let''s do this!

You''re doing WHAT with that traffic cone? The same thing you''re doing with those bellows, that plastic recorder from third grade, and your grandma''s old teapot. You''re crafting it into a state-of-the-art bong, hookah, pipe, or vaporizer This hip manual for today''s DIY smoker--featuring 35 ingenious projects for crafting unique bongs from watering cans, pineapples, electric fans, and more--is perfect for penny-pinching stoners, eco-conscious cannabis rights advocates, and creative tokers ready for the bong revolution. So bust out those household materials and get crafting With pimped up projects made from unexpected objects, this colorful book and the wares it produces will keep you chuckling--and tokin''--for hours. Yes, Grasshopper: Bongology is the way for artistic--or just plain crazy--stoners like yourself to take your craft to the "highest" level.

Simple to master and great fun to play, "Howzat!" is the cricket dice game that can be played anytime, anywhere! One-of-a-kind components: Includes metal dice, rolling mat, and scorepad Miniature book: A 32-page informative mini book includes cricket trivia and the rules of the game Portable: Ideal for travel or at the office Perfect gift: A fun gift item for frustrated cricketers of all ages

Relieve stress at the office with this fun desk accessory, a must-have for golf enthusiasts! This miniature set includes: 2-1/2" x 10-1/2" mini fairway 2 golf balls 2 metal clubs a packet of sand Mini book of fun facts and rules of the game

"The first marijuana-infused cupcakes cookbook inspires stoners to whip up munchie-satisfying bakes with inspired flavors and high-larious decorations"--Provided by publisher.

Bring all the excitement and thrills of a football match inside! With this mini desktop game, you can stage your very own World Cup right on your dining room table or office desk. Get into the game with this kit''s football pitch mat, two goal posts, a ball, two pairs of football boots for your fingers, and a 32-page book of rules, tips, tactics and trivia. No refs, no crowds, no mud, no dirt, just you and the competition - just how Mini Finger Football was meant to be played.

Ping pong lovers can now take their favorite sport with them wherever they go with this mini-sized ping pong set. This portable set includes all you need to get a competitive ping pong game going in minutes: 2 mini paddles easy-to-assemble net ping pong ball Mini book with tips on game play and trivia

A strange job interview in London turns out to be life changing for Alania, an innocent librarian from London. Along with Cy, their curiosity takes them to an apparent building site, a flying saucer and the rather rubbish traveller in space and time known as PROFESSOR HOWE. This is the mere beginning of a tale that puts the combined wits of our heroes against a wigged villain, and leads to the search for a very powerful woollen artefact Raising money for BBC Children in Need.

Bring all of the fun and excitement of soccer to your desktop with this portable mini set that you play with your fingers! Kit includes: Soccer mat 2 goal posts 2 pairs of soccer cleats for your fingers Soccer ball Mini book with trivia, tips, and rules of the game

This guide to fielding is designed to be of interest to those who coach, play or administer in cricket. The author combines a unique, technical fund of knowledge on fielding with over 100 routines to add variety, competition and fun to fielding practice. The text is illustrated throughout.

An instant success among newcomers, longtime Apple® fans and serious Unix® users alike, the Mac OS® X operating system combines stability, simplicity and elegance, and a stunning user interface. What more could Mac users want or need? The answer, of course, is Mac OS X Panther--a sleek and powerful overhaul of Mac OS X that promises to revitalize your Mac with improved views of the system, significant improvements to favorite applications, and numerous added conveniences. As with its predecessor, Jaguar, Mac OS X Panther offers plenty of new territory to explore. To show the way, O''Reilly''s latest Nutshell book, Mac OS X Panther in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition offers all audiences--both longtime Mac users and hardcore Unix users--the most complete guide to this remarkable operating system. The latest edition of this all-purpose reference leads power users through the newly changed landscape of Mac OS X. Mac OS X Panther in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition provides details about the user-interface elements, system and network administration, and scripting and development. If you want to probe more deeply into the BSD Unix side of Mac OS X, there''s a section that delves "under the hood." The book also includes the most complete Unix command reference found in print--with each command and option painstakingly tested and checked against Panther. Even the manpages that ship with the system can''t compete in accuracy! Mac OS X Panther in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition offers a thorough treatment of Mac OS X Panther, from its BSD Unix foundation to the finer points of its user interface. It familiarizes readers with the Finder"!and the Dock, file management, system configuration, network administration issues, and more, including a clear picture of what''s new Other topics covered in the book include: Filesystem overview Running Java® applications System and Network Administration Directory Services and NetInfo Scripting on Mac OS X Panther Using CVS Unix Command Reference An overview of the Apple® X11 distribution Mac OS X Panther in a Nutshell, 2nd Edition is the indispensable guide for anyone who wants to know Mac OS X Panther inside and out.

A set of 24 learning activities that link to the accompanying student reader for this topic from the Western Australian Humanities and Social Sciences Year 5 syllabus. The activities develop student''s skills with an emphasis on critical thinking and inquiry. This is a student resource that steps out each of the 24 activities. It provides space for students to record ideas, information and/or responses.

✓ Coloring Book Description: ◆ Content : * Pages structuring: a page with a drawing and a second blank to keep your drawings clean or to practice drawing. * +60 high-quality coloring pages in 121 pages about Space: Sun, planets, moon, solar system, galaxies, astronauts, spaceships, rockets, meteors, cute space creatures, and More! ◆ Why should I have this coloring book and nothing else? * In this book, you will only find amazing illustrations of the Sun, planets, moon, solar system, galaxies, astronauts, spaceships, rockets, meteors, cute space creatures. * we Printed several pages (121) onto high-quality white paper filled with various interesting pictures from the series, this means you don''t need to worry about bleeding.✓ * Enjoy no limits: As long as you love coloring and decorating, this book will always suit you. * Great idea for gifts: You can give this book to anyone you love, or just choose one for yourself and share a copy with your friends, you will have more fun together! * Suitable for all ages and levels, which means you don''t need to worry about wrong coloring. ✓ Get Your Version Now! ✓ Fun! Fun! Fun! Let your kid''s creativity run wild!

Abstract: "Work on the TILT compiler for Standard ML led us to study a language with singleton kinds: S(A) is the kind of all types provably equivalent to the type A. Singletons are interesting because they provide a very general form of definitions for type variables and allow fine-grained control of type computations. Internally, TILT represents programs using a predicative variant of Girard''s F[subscript omega] enriched with singleton kinds, dependent product and function kinds ([sigma] and [pi]), and a sub-kinding relation. An important benefit of using a typed language as the representation of programs is that typechecking can detect many common compiler implementation errors. However, the decidability of typechecking for our particular representation is not obvious. In order to typecheck a term, we must be able to determine whether two type constructors are provably equivalent. But in the presence of singleton kinds, the equivalence of type constructors depends both on the typing context in which they are compared and on the kind at which they are compared. In this paper we concentrate on the key issue for decidability of typechecking: determining the equivalence of well-formed type constructors. We show this problem decidable by presenting a sound, complete, and terminating decision algorithm. These properties are established by a novel Kripke-style logical relations argument inspired by Coquand''s result for type theory."