Books

What Is Custom Duty? Custom duty (or customs tariff) is a form of indirect tax imposed on goods when they are transported across international borders. It ensures that countries protect domestic industries, regulate imports, and generate revenue from international trade. The rate of duty depends on the nature of the goods, their declared value, and the applicable trade agreements or tariff schedules between countries. Why This Book? In today’s globalized economy, understanding customs duty is not limited to importers or exporters alone. From e-commerce entrepreneurs importing products from abroad to multinational corporations managing complex supply chains — everyone interacts with customs regulations in some form. This book provides a complete, easy-to-follow framework for understanding customs duties, how they are assessed, and how to comply with them efficiently.

Uncover the forgotten truth behind the Holy Grail in this richly researched essay. Was the Grail hidden in plain sight all along—resting not in myth, but in the hands of a medieval princess? Dive into history, theology, and symbolism to discover how the onyx chalice of Doña Urraca may hold the real legacy of Jesus’s Last Supper—and the secret path of the Golden Mean.

Il Lean è nato nelle fabbriche Toyota nel 1950. Funzionava perché eliminava tutto ciò che non creava valore. Quella logica non è mai invecchiata. Questo libro non ti spiega il Lean. Ti mostra cosa succede quando lo applichi davvero: al codice che scrivi, ai meeting che fai, ai ticket che non arrivano mai in produzione, ai prompt che mandi agli agenti AI e ricevi 800 righe di codice quando ne bastano 10. Troverai esempi concreti in Python, diagrammi che puoi usare domani mattina, e un modo diverso di rispondere a una domanda che probabilmente non ti sei mai posto con chiarezza: questo lavoro crea valore per qualcuno, o è muda? Scritto per chi sviluppa software a tempo pieno e non ha tempo da perdere, nemmeno per leggere libri inutili.

Humanoid Robotics: From Design to DeploymentRobotics is no longer child’s play. The real breakthroughs don’t come from flashy demos or science fiction fantasies. They come from the hard, mathematical truths that govern how machines move, think, and interact with the world.

In a kingdom divided by wealth and pride, a poor carpenter’s son dares to dream beyond his struggles and love beyond a golden gate. The Beautiful Gate is a touching story of courage, love, and faith that shows how even the hardest walls can open for those who believe.

Learn to think like AI through a working LLM you build yourself. Battle-tested systems thinking from Cray Research applied to modern AI. Accomplish what others consider impossible.

A Cray Research veteran narrates how pioneers handled overwhelming complexity: pattern recognition anticipating Midway, systems thinking inventing magnetic core memory. Experience from one domain, applied in a new way, shaped supercomputing.

In a world buzzing with terms like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Copilot, most people still ask one question — What exactly is Generative AI, and how do I use it in real life?“Generative AI Made Simple” is your friendly, practical guide to understanding and applying AI in your daily work and learning. Written for professionals, students, and curious minds, this book explains complex concepts in simple, storytelling language.You’ll learn:What Generative AI really is and how it differs from traditional AIHow to write powerful prompts for better AI resultsUsing AI for writing, creating presentations, images, and videosReal-world applications in business, marketing, education, and moreBuilding your personal AI-powered workflowEthics, governance, and future career trends — including Agentic AI Simple, practical, and full of examples — Generative AI Made Simple helps you stop fearing AI and start using it.

Orbit is a lighweight agile software development methodology for building products with clarity, purpose, and flow. Agile promised adaptability, but many teams still feel stuck in process over purpose, running fast without knowing if they’re moving in the right direction. Orbit brings teams back to the heart of product development: shared understanding, clear decision flow, and meaningful collaboration. This book introduces the philosophy and structure behind Orbit, showing how to move from ambiguity to alignment, from chaos to clarity, and from “just building” to building what truly matters. If you’ve ever felt your team was busy but not effective, fast but not focused, this book will help you rediscover momentum with intention.

Learn React Native the smart way — with visuals, projects, and hands-on examples that help you build real apps faster. Head First React Native Mastery turns complex mobile development into a fun, intuitive learning experience.

This book explores servant leadership—the practice of putting others first. When applied, the result is happier, more productive teams. You’ll gain skills to get the best out of your working life.

Between Nothing and Everythingby Pouya Rica Between non-existence and being,between shadow and light,between wrath and love —the words have come alive. This book is a journey inward;a passage from the darkness of ignoranceto the radiance of awareness,from the deception of powerto the liberation of the human spirit. In every poem burns a fire for thought,and shines a mirror for self-reflection. Between Nothing and Everythingis the voice of a human beingwho still believesin the dawn within humankind.