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Mike Cook

    Cliffhanger: The Life and Times of Jet Harris
    Thriving in the Middle
    Raspberry Pi Projects for Dummies
    Thrive: Standing on Your Own Two Feet in a Borderless World
    Arduino Music and Audio Projects
    Scorpions
    • Scorpions

      • 410 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      In a gripping tale of survival, Jonathan Landers faces a harrowing ordeal after a quad runner accident leaves him stranded in the Arizona desert. As he battles the elements and his injuries, an earthquake triggers a series of terrifying events. Alongside his friend Kyle, he uncovers evidence of a deadly predator and soon confronts prehistoric creatures that threaten their lives. With a biker fest approaching, they race against time to prevent a catastrophic encounter with ancient scorpions.

      Scorpions
    • Arduino Music and Audio Projects

      • 458 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Focusing on the intersection of technology and music, this book offers a blend of simple and complex projects designed to inspire musicians and creators. Authored by "Grumpy Mike" Cook, an experienced writer on Raspberry Pi and Arduino, it provides practical knowledge on using Arduino with MIDI systems. Readers will learn to create musical instruments and manipulate sound, making it a valuable resource for those looking to enhance their musical creations through innovative technology.

      Arduino Music and Audio Projects
    • Offering a paradigm-breaking perspective, this guide explores the dharmic significance of work, mentoring, and relationships in the evolving global workplace. It provides practical steps to cultivate essential inner skills for success amid today's challenging economic landscape. Aimed at employees, employers, and job-seekers, it emphasizes the importance of interdependence and personal growth in navigating modern career challenges.

      Thrive: Standing on Your Own Two Feet in a Borderless World
    • Raspberry Pi Projects for Dummies

      • 479 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Join the Raspberry revolution with these fun and easy Pi projects The Raspberry Pi has opened up a whole new world of innovation for everyone from hardware hackers and programmers to students, hobbyists, engineers, and beyond.

      Raspberry Pi Projects for Dummies
    • Thriving in the Middle

      Why Managers Need to be Coaching Each Other

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The book critiques traditional training methods for operational-level managers, highlighting that many companies rely on offsite sessions or expert-led seminars. This approach often leads to temporary motivation without lasting impact, as it fails to connect training to daily responsibilities and accountability. The author emphasizes the need for more effective strategies that ensure practical application and measurable improvements in managerial performance.

      Thriving in the Middle
    • Jet Harris was a member of probably the most successful instrumental band in the world, The Shadows. The good, bad and sad days are all here. The affair that Cliff Richard had with his wife Carol, which led to his lifelong fight against alcoholism, and inevitably, his fall from grace. Affectionately known as 'The Godfather' of the Electric Bass Guitar, he enjoyed both the fame and notoriety that went with the job, finally finding an inner peace in his later years on the Isle of Wight. A musical legend......

      Cliffhanger: The Life and Times of Jet Harris