Boko Haram's appetite for violence and kidnapping women has thrust them to the top of the global news agenda. In a few years they all but severed parts of Nigeria-Africa's most populous state and largest economy-from the hands of the government. When Boko Haram speaks, the world sees a grimacing ranting demagogue who taunts viewers claiming he will 'eat the heart of the infidels' and calling on Nigerians to reject their corrupt democracy and return to a 'pure' form of Islam. Thousands have been slaughtered in their campaign of purification which has evolved through a five-year bloody civil war. Civilians are trapped between the militants and the military and feel preyed upon by both.

Boko Haram did not emerge fully formed. In Northern Nigeria, which has witnessed many caliphates in the past, radical ideas flourish and strange sects are common. For decades, Nigeria's politicians and oligarchs fed on the resources of a state buoyed by oil and turned public institutions into spoons for the pot. When the going was good it didn't matter. But now a new ravenous force threatens Nigeria.

Everybody wants to get on the train as soon as it arrives, so they're scrambling to buy a ticket as soon as possible. Technology, finance, politics, and the social and economic margins of the digital world have not ceased to deliver surprising packages that provide value and novelty, as well as the promise of a future utopian society.

The term cryptocurrency is no longer a mysterious, esoteric term. A decentralized, autonomous financial system is quickly becoming the norm in almost every part of the world because of the widespread adoption of the idea of a decentralized autonomous financial system. The number of active cryptocurrency transactions and users has grown exponentially over the past few years, and the year 2021/22 was chosen as a significant part of this analysis.

Bitcoin's introduction in 2009 has sparked a slew of negative headlines about crypto, ranging from heavy criticism of its working principle to random government jabs to knock it off its feet and out of the global economy to massive crypto meltdowns. Although it has stood the test of time, it continues to grow, and now even children are familiar with the term cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency is constantly evolving new ways to use its underlying technology--the blockchain--originally designed for crypto trading. Still, the innovation of NFTs has changed all of that.

All these talks about NFTs have you scratching your head and wondering what all the fuss is all about. Astonishing sums of money are being paid for these NFTs in the six-figures and even the eight-figure range! This is not a fairy tale, my dear friends. I'm confident that after reading this e-book, the scales will fall from your eyes, and you will begin to see all the crazy good opportunities that are just out there in the digital world waiting for you to make a move.

Carl R. Trueman and Other Christian Evangelical Scholars Examine the Life and Work of Renowned Catholic, Social Conservative Thinker Robert P. George

Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, is one of the most influential conservative intellectuals of his generation. Among many honors and accolades, George received the US Presidential Citizens Medal from President George W. Bush and served as chairman of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). Though a Catholic himself, George's influence has transcended traditional religious categories to shape evangelical discourse on politics, ethics, and political philosophy throughout his career.

In this thorough introduction and careful analysis of George's work for Protestant audiences, editor Andrew T. Walker gathers essays from high profile evangelical writers and academics--including Carl R. Trueman, Hunter Baker, Jennifer Marshall Patterson, and Scott Klusendorf--to explore subjects such as faith and reason, George's New Natural Law theory, and how to collaborate across ideological lines. Social Conservatism for the Common Good helps Christian evangelicals understand George's philosophy and apply it to their own cultural engagement and public witness.

• Biography of Influential Conservative Scholar Robert P. George: Explores the breadth of his political philosophy and activism, as well as his relevance to the evangelical community
• Engaging Political Analysis from a Biblical Perspective: With a foreword by US Senator Ben Sasse, this book covers important cultural and academic topics including human rights, social and public ethics, and pro-life issues
• Ideal Resource for Evangelical Scholars and Thinkers: Written for pastors, students, and those interested in politics, this robust book appeals to readers of Carl R. Trueman's The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

Blockchain technology and the invention of smart-contracts running on it have given rise to Decentralized Finance. At the time of its birth, DeFi was seen as a response to the 2008 crisis and a hope to democratize finance. By eliminating the role of intermediaries and fluidifying property through tokenization, finance would become accessible to all.

To overcome all the obstacles it faced (volatility, security issues, distrust etc.), DeFi had to find original ways to develop, by leveraging sociologically diverse communities of enthusiastic developers, users and investors from all over the world. In particular, it has distinguished itself in the fields of communication, marketing and community building through an original use of social networks and messaging tools. We have specifically emphasized these latter aspects, based on our professional experience and interviews with experts working in the field. It appears that DeFi is potentially interesting for companies. Indeed, Blockchain technology is generalizable to many other areas of economic activity beyond finance. Moreover, the DeFi communities foreshadow the communities of entrepreneurs and users/consumers of the future Web3.0.

DeFi is the manifestation of a new era of the Internet. Due to key elements of blockchain and smart contracts, the value of data could be wrested from the hands of Internet giants, that control the ad market, and be restituted to businesses and consumers. Through the direct relationship with the consumer, this technology is becoming a powerful tool for optimizing business operations, reducing costs and creating value.

Businesses will have to reconsider relationship with their customers, in a spirit of community and direct interaction with them (which blockchain allows, i.e. through remuneration of the user/customer). However, if blockchain technology is mature, its use is still too amateurish. In this context, it is crucial to rely on recognized professionals, because a hasty implementation can lead to serious risks for the reputational and financial integrity of companies. Experts we have interviewed have emphasized this key issue. On the one hand, a business with significant capital can invest heavily in Web3.0 and can develop its own blockchain solutions to stay ahead of its competitors. On the other hand, a small business cannot do the same. With less technical and financial capital, the small business is currently only able to implement technologies that are not very advanced and whose utilization carries risks. But the situation may change rapidly in the future.

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Leave behind all the negative self-talk and use these simple steps to make even your wildest dreams come true...

Look at how pretty she is, too bad I'll never be able to look like that.

Dude that guy is jacked man, I wish I could have muscles like him.

She's way too good looking for me, I never get the girl I want anyways, why bother?

Do any of the above statements sound familiar to you? Maybe something similar to the inner monologue that runs through your head each and every day?

Truth is, you're not alone. Over 300 million people worldwide suffer from low self-esteem, low self-confidence, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and hopelessness.

But it doesn't have to be this way.

Overcoming these ill's is entirely possible, in fact, it's probably way easier than you might think.

The things that we tell ourselves, about ourselves, become true. So, if we are stuck in this perpetual cycle of negative self-talk, things probably aren't going to go so well.

But if we can flip this script and instead be constantly reminding ourselves of how awesome we are, well then self-love, self-mastery, and abundance in all its forms lie just around the corner.

According to Jim Carrey, he wouldn t be a world star celebrity without a positive mindset, self-love, and daily affirmations.

High Self-Esteem And Confidence Mastery is hands down the #1 source of positive affirmations in 2020 that'll help get you to achieve your dreams too.

In High Self-Esteem And Confidence Mastery, you'll discover:

• Where your negative beliefs about yourself came from in the first place
• The very important difference between self-esteem and confidence
• A life-changing 5 step path to restore your self-esteem
• The ultimate guide to understanding what affirmations actually are, and why they're so powerful
• Endless lists of positive affirmations guaranteed to boost your self-confidence sky-high
• Answers to the most common question asked about affirmations, saving you both time and unnecessary stress
• 20 of the most powerful practices that will bring you to a state of inner peace
• A surprise collection of bonus affirmations, adding up to more than 345 affirmations in total

... and so much more.

It's time to stop playing small, no more of this waiting around and simply let everyone else shine forward.

You are capable of anything you set your mind to, and once you start reminding yourself of this on a daily basis, it'll be no time at all before everything that was once a dream, becomes reality.

You are good enough, you are capable, and you most assuredly are going to accomplish every single one of your life's goals.

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Planning a trip to Amsterdam in 2023? Look no further than the Amsterdam Travel Guide 2023 - your comprehensive source to the world's most iconic city!

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned veteran, you'll find everything you need to know to experience Amsterdam like a local. We'll cover popular attractions including the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, NEMO Science Museum, and FOAM Photography Museum. You'll even learn about known spots like the Jewish Historical Museum, where you can immerse yourself in the city's history and cultural heritage.

This easy-to-use guide offers exacting the best hotels, bars, restaurants, and cafes Amsterdam has to offer. Experience delicious Dutch cuisine, with up-to-date recommendations of which places offer the greatest value for money. Find out where to go for professional events, such as exhibitions and concerts.

You'll get the scoop on insider secrets and hidden gems, discover amazing places to eat, enjoy cultural celebrations, and get ideas for how to make the most of your time. With comprehensive accommodation and travel advice, Amsterdam Travel Guide 2023 has all you need to make your trip run smoothly. But for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, this guide offers plenty of ideas on where to find nature, relax, and unwind.

If you're looking for the ultimate Amsterdam experience, this travel guide has it all and more. Don't wait; get your copy of Amsterdam Travel Guide 2023 today and embark on the journey of a lifetime!

2023 The Financial Apex: Achieving the End Game of Financial Success

The ongoing worldwide monetary emergency has its foundations implanted in the breakdown of the subprime markets in the US. As of October 2007, there was an expected misfortune on the subprime market of roughly $250 billion. If you have any desire to prove to be the best, you have come to the perfect location.
2023 The Financial Apex
Achieving the End Game of Financial Success

The 1980s were years of momentous change on Britain's railways. At the dawn of the decade it was still possible to travel on a Sundays-only St Pancras to Manchester Piccadilly service that traversed the Woodhead route, or catch a Deltic-hauled express from York to London King's Cross. The 1980 edition of Ian Allan's Motive Power Combined Volume listed more than 3,700 diesel and electric locomotives. Slowly but surely over the following ten years, these familiar sights would begin to disappear. The Woodhead route and its twenty-seven-year-old fluorescent-lit tunnel was closed, the Deltics withdrawn, and hundreds of other diesel and electric locomotives taken out of service - most to be scrapped, with a precious few preserved. The first generation diesel multiple units began to be phased out and a new breed, the 'Sprinter', began to appear. This book presents a collection of photographs of the motive power that characterised this decade of change, many featuring locations and infrastructure that, like the machines themselves, have gone forever.

On average, 50 per cent of software projects fail to deliver on time or on budget.
At least 20 per cent are cancelled before completion or renounced as failures.
Project failure costs the global economy nearly $200 billion a year.

We're in the midst of a 'project failure crisis' and something needs to be done. Following the journey of software development through the 20^th and 21^st centuries, this book outlines a new, post-Agile methodology for creating great digital solutions in a way that's faster, better and less wasteful. Learn from some of the world's best companies and discover how you can go Beyond Agile.

For many people, Doncaster will always be a railway town. Its association with locomotive building and with the prestige express trains of the East Coast Main Line goes back over 150 years, its name synonymous with the Flying Scotsman, the Elizabethan, and the Talisman - proud flag-bearers for the Great Northern Railway and later the LNER. Its attraction for railway enthusiasts and photographers hardly requires explanation; suffice it to say that even in the post-steam era, it was the place to be for anyone keen to see a daily cavalcade of varied diesel power with the bonus of non-stop trains travelling at speed to and from the capital. From shunters and DMUs to the mighty Deltics, and from unfortunate candidates for scrapping to immaculate 'ex-works' examples fresh from the nearby 'Plant ', there always seemed to be something happening at Doncaster. In this pictorial collection, photographers Andrew and John Walker have compiled a selection of nearly two hundred images from the 1970s and 80s to the present day, illustrating this diversity. The book focuses on diesel traction in the pre-electrification era, though later images represent the Doncaster of the twenty-first century, sadly now without its famous locomotive works but still a strategic and important junction on the national network.

The East Midlands is rich in railway history and heritage. The Midland and Great Northern Railway companies laid much of the foundations, building extensively across the region to link its important centres of population and to tap into the significant coal reserves of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Although much depleted in the wake of branch line and colliery closures, the area still boasts two intensively used main lines, the important North East-South West route, threading its way through the Midland Railway's capital at Derby, and many other secondary passenger and freight-only lines, all offering great possibilities for railway photography. This pictorial collection presents a wide-ranging selection of images of East Midlands traction from the late 1970s to the present day, photographed and compiled by Andrew Walker. Focusing on the counties of Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, the book features over a dozen different diesel locomotive types on both passenger and freight operations, together with multiple units, HSTs and the later generation of Sprinters. Many of the images feature locomotives and railway infrastructure now confined to history and in almost 200 pictures the diversity of rail traffic in this important English region is amply illustrated.

Coal and iron making first brought railways to what is now called South Yorkshire. The industrial towns of Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster attracted the Victorian pioneers, who built a myriad of often competing lines to the collieries and factories. The carriage of people was almost an afterthought, but once there was demonstrable demand, the passenger routes followed, linking the growing centres of population and connecting with the major cities in adjoining counties and further afield. Perhaps most historically of all, the immense challenge of piercing the Pennines at Woodhead was met with the construction of the Great Central's line from Sheffield to Manchester, later famously electrified and then regrettably closed. This photographic collection presents a selection of images from across this diverse county from the 1970s to the present day, from the dying days of the pits to the era of the internet-enabled trains of the twenty-first century. Many of these pictures feature infrastructure and locations that have long since disappeared from the railway map.

Following the Star is a compelling journey of the highs and lows in the life of a racing fan entwined with the exploits of Kauto Star, one of National Hunt Racing's stars who was compared to the great Arkle.

Andrew Walker's book is a rolercoaster of emotion with Kauto Star as the central figure, it paints a delightfulpicture of almost a decade of life-changing experiences: children being born, moving house, the 2012 Olympic Games - and the ups and downs on the racecourse that comes from following a recaing legend

The Legend of the Golden Boat provides a new approach to the study of Southeast Asia's northern borderlands. Based on extensive travel in the upper Mekong hinterland, it is a fascinating account of the lives of the transport operators, traders, entrepreneurs, and government officials. This ethnographic study is set against an intriguing background of war, revolution, and reform, providing one of the most detailed histories of the upper Mekong borderlands ever written.

Contemporary developments in the upper Mekong region are often interpreted in terms of the emergence of a trans-border Economic Quadrangle, characterized by liberalization, integration, and cooperation. This book seeks to go beyond this promotional rhetoric and explore the ambiguities and contradictions in the Quadrangle's development.

This groundbreaking volume is a long-overdue consideration of the life and work of Joe Jones (1909-1963), an American scene painter and social realist from St. Louis. The book examines Jones's meteoric rise from humble housepainter to established artist of national importance and recognition. It considers his work in terms of its modernism, relationship to Communism and issues of race, as well as the artist's involvement with locale, ideas about authenticty and social commitment, and the aesthetic debates of the 1930s.

Five essays place Joe Jones in social and art-historical context, exploring his significance in the St. Louis art world, the centrality of race and social justice to his life and work, the Dust Bowl, the Ste. Genevieve art colony, and Jones's years in New York.