Bøger af Ben Smith

"The candid inside tale of two online media rivals, Jonah Peretti of HuffPost and Buzzfeed and Nick Denton of Gawker Media, whose delirious pursuit of attention at scale in the first two decades of the 21st century helped release the dark forces that would overtake the Internet and American society... The curtain opens in Soho in the early 2000's, in that brief moment after the first dotcom crash and before Google, Apple, and Facebook exploded, when it seemed that New York City rather than Silicon Valley might become tech's center of gravity. There, within a few square blocks, Nick Denton's merry band of nihilists at his growing Gawker empire and Jonah Peretti's sunnier crew at HuffPost and Buzzfeed were building the foundations of click-bait media. It was tech's age of innocence: the old establishment might have been discredited by the Iraq War, but digital news would facilitate the spread of truth. Progressive activists were first to the scene, and for a while it seemed they were the scene... Ben Smith, who would go on to earn a controversial reputation as Buzzfeed's editor-in-chief, was either there or talked to everyone who was, and in his trademark fashion, he chronicles it all with marvelous lucidity scored with dark wit, sparing no one--and certainly not himself... At the heart of Traffic is one of the great ironies of our time: the Internet, which was going to help the left remake the world in its image, has become the motive force of right populism. As Smith and his colleagues and rivals thought they were inventing digital media, other figures, flickering around the margins of their story, had different designs. People like Steve Bannon and Andrew Breitbart and Gavin McInnes and Chris Poole, the creator of 4chan, all seemed like minor characters in the narrative in which Nick and Jonah and crew were the stars. By 2020, any reasonable observer might wonder if the opposite wasn't the case"--

Ben was 5 years old when he realized there was something different about him compared to other boys. He liked to look at boys, but preferred to play jacks, jump rope, and hopscotch with the girls rather than to play ball games. He received a lot of torment throughout his life because of his differences. All he wanted was to be loved. And thus, his adventure of life began.

The second book in the Hero series which continues a year and a half after Saberen's quest to stop the evil sorcerer Sarnav. The story combines elements of the fantasy genre and comic book action of anime.

The first book in the Hero series combines elements of fantasy and comic book action of anime. Set in the realm of Havaen, the story follows elf Saberen as he goes on a journey to defeat the evil sorcerer Sarnav.

17-year-old Dylan Geringer isn't a superhero, but there's still hope for her anagram-inspired alter ego, DARLING ENERGY. When the all-call system at Dylan's high school sends out a series of mysterious, automated phone messages in the middle of the night, Dylan and her partner-in-crime, Steven, won't rest until they find out who's sending them and why they've prompted the town to gather at Valley Forge Park on the Ides of March. Within days of the first message, Dylan and Steven's investigation yields bigger and more private mysteries among the lives of their classmates and especially about their favorite English teacher, Mr. Drake. The fact that March 15th is both Dylan's birthday and the ten-year anniversary of the death of Mr. Drake's son, Benjamin, complicates the countdown. Dylan will need to summon all of her Darling Energy powers to wrangle the town together and keep it from falling apart, and she'll need Steven's help to save Mr. Drake from the gathering crowd of marching bands, barbershop quartets, and robed cultists.

“Engrossing and suspenseful." —The New York Times“Expertly pulls readers in.” —The Guardian   “Smith sharply chronicles the revolutionary moment.” — Financial TimesThe origin story of the post-truth age: the candid inside tale of two online media rivals, Nick Denton of Gawker Media and Jonah Peretti of HuffPost and BuzzFeed, whose delirious pursuit of attention at scale helped release the dark forces that would overtake the internet and American societyIf attention is the new oil, Traffic is the story of the time between the first gusher and the perceptible impact of climate change. The curtain opens in Soho in the early 2000s, after the first dot-com crash but before Google, Apple, and Facebook exploded, when it seemed that New York City, rather than Silicon Valley, might become tech’s center of gravity. There, Nick Denton’s merry band of nihilists at his growing Gawker empire and Jonah Peretti’s sunnier team at HuffPost and BuzzFeed were building the foundations of viral internet media. Ben Smith, who would go on to earn a controversial reputation as BuzzFeed News’s editor in chief, was there to see it, and he chronicles it all with marvelous lucidity underscored by dark wit.  Traffic explores one of the great ironies of our time: The internet, which was going to help the left remake the world in its image, has become the motive force of right populism. People like Steve Bannon and Andrew Breitbart initially seemed like minor characters in the narrative in which Nick and Jonah were the stars. But today, anyone might wonder if the op­posite wasn’t the case. To understand how we got here, Traffic is essential and enthralling reading.

A wildly entertaining collection of short stories that end with a twist. Through Ben's storytelling craft, you will be immersed in the lives of many people who never shy away from living their lives the best way possible.

This is a textbook for self-defense with incredible detail regarding stances and other specifics. It includes a multitude of practical applications. Including objective tests of the integrity of your stances and descriptions of how to perform basic strikes. It also includes specifics on how to practice, strengthening, flexibility, body alignment and pain relief, and blocking drills. Lots of pictures make this a go to for beginners as well as a guide for continuous improvement for veterans of Kung Fu.

Do you struggle with finding true love in a postmodern world? Do you desire to find your true soulmate connection beyond the physical, mental, and social but a twin flame connection? Yes, this is possible when you begin to become the best version of yourself while simultaneously learning and discovering the process of finding your soulmate.

Best friends Ethan and Jake are two awesome kids, eager to start their new year at Springdale Primary School, but when their new grade five teacher takes them on an expedition under the school, they start to learn a whole lot more than maths and reading! They battle pirates and ninjas, sea monsters and giant glow worms, find treasure and new allies as they try to get back to the surface before the school bell rings!

Mastering Pickle ball is an indispensable guide for players of all skill levels who are looking to elevate their game and become true masters of pickle ball. Whether you're a beginner aiming to build a strong foundation or an experienced player seeking advanced strategies, this comprehensive book is your roadmap to success on the court. Inside these pages, you'll discover the essential techniques, tactics, and mental approaches that will take your pickle ball skills to the next level. Learn the proper grip, master the different strokes and shots, and develop the agility and footwork necessary for precise court positioning. With step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations, you'll quickly grasp the fundamentals and advance your game with confidence. As you progress through the book, you'll delve into the intricacies of shot selection, strategies for both singles and doubles play, and the art of adapting to different opponents' styles. Explore advanced techniques like the third-shot drop, the dink game, and the powerful overhead smash, enabling you to dominate the game with finesse and precision. But mastering pickle ball isn't just about physical skills. This book also delves into the mental aspects of the game, teaching you how to develop focus, manage pressure, set goals, and bounce back from setbacks. By harnessing the power of your mind, you'll gain a competitive edge and unlock your true potential on the court. Beyond the individual player, Mastering Pickle ball also covers the social and community aspects of the sport. Discover the joy of playing with others, learn effective communication and teamwork in doubles play, and embrace the inclusivity and camaraderie that pickle ball offers. Authored by pickle ball experts and enthusiasts, this book is filled with valuable insights, practical tips, and real-world experiences that will inspire and empower you to take your pickle ball game to new heights. Whether you're a recreational player, a competitive athlete, or a coach looking to enhance your players' skills, Mastering Pickle ball is your ultimate companion on the journey to becoming a true pickle ball master. Unleash your potential, elevate your game, and become a force to be reckoned with on the pickle ball court. Mastering Pickle ball is your ticket to achieving pickle ball excellence.

A mild night in a Yorkshire village in December 1976; Ben is expecting his mum home from a cheese & wine evening at the vicarage. Instead, the widow Barbara Brown turns up on the doorstep to tell Ben that his mum has been taken to hospital. She tries to be reassuring, but isn't convincing. Ten days later, Ben still hasn't been allowed to see his mother. His dad, as usual, has told Ben nothing, but for the first time ever Ben has been disgusted and horrified to witness his father crying. Everything he sees and hears points towards a nightmare outcome, but when, at last, on Christmas Day, his dad drives Ben to the hospital, he makes a discovery that nothing could have prepared him for. An Awkward Age looks at love and loss through the eyes of an adolescent boy trying to make his way in a world of punk and political upheaval. Set partly in Yorkshire and partly in Northern Nigeria, where Ben's dad decides to go and work, and where Ben forms some life-affirming relationships, An Awkward Age is an extremely poignant story, infused with a vein of beautifully dry humour and optimism, in which Ben Smith succinctly captures the social mores of 1970s Britain.

Simplify Life By Being MinimalistWe all have habits in our lives. Unfortunately, most of our habits are unconscious and they dont serve us. This leads us to feel overwhelmed and out of control. Sometimes it feels like anxiety and stress seems to come out of nowhere. The modern world is making people feel overwhelmed and exhausted. But how can we take back and feel more happiness every day?This book is about using minimalist ideas to help you identify areas in your life that are working against you. This book will also walk you through the process to best use minimalism in your life to simplify and improve every area.We are all unique and that is why its important for you to put your own spin on minimalist ideas. We have a chapter in this book that will help you do just that. You will be guided on how to make minimalism work for you in your unique situation. We will build a minimalist lifestyle around your way of living.The heart of this book is about changing your habits and making them simple and efficient.When you take control of your daily habits your life will transform and you feel in control. This book will help you be the one managing and controlling habits in all areas of your life.Let's Take a Look Inside This Book...Defining Minimalism: What It All Boils Down ToHow To Use Minimalism To Improve All Areas of Your LifeHow To Adopt a Minimalist LifestyleFinding Your Minimalism StyleMinimalist Habits In All Areas Of LifeTake control of your life and start enjoying every day. Minimalism will be your guide to take back your control and take back your freedom. Simplify your life starting today!

The normal human way of doing things is rife with inefficiencies. It means starting a new writing project and blankly staring at your screen waiting for inspiration to hit you. It means reading books at such a slow pace that you never have time to finish them in your busy schedule. It means having a capricious mind that jumps from one distraction to the next, stifling your ability to learn and retain information.To become superhuman is to achieve superhuman memory, reading and writing skills. The combination of these three abilities will allow you to learn new things fast, and to produce new work even faster. Whether you are a student, a writer, an office worker, human being, you can benefit from the techniques taught in this book.Learn how the memory works inside the brain and how to exercise your memory with techniques used by ancient GreeksEliminate distractions and harness your power of concentration in a distracted worldLearn speed reading techniques that can improve your reading speed by up to 300%Read faster with the ability to recall what you read instead of just skimming over pages and forgetting the materialLearn how to overcome writer's block and hit the ground running with each new writing project Go from 2,000 words a day to up to 10,000Includes a starter project for a fantasy novel that you can complete in less than 10 days.

Do you want to have success in dating? READ further! The SIMPLE TIPS in this book help you to apply the secrets of body language, making you a very ATTRACTIVE person. Decoding body language correctly saves you time and effort. You can even analyze whether someone is interested in SEX. Controlling your body language will definitely enhance your dating chances (and save you from rejections). This book is not only for the dating "newbies"; dating "experts" will also find the techniques useful. This book outlines the differences between men and women, making it a MUST read for both sexes. Whether you are looking for a short-term FLIRTING or a long-term RELATIONSHIP, this book will show you the shortest path to becoming a dating EXPERT. Using a clear CASE STUDY, you can see how easy and POWERFUL the application of body language is. This book explains everything you should know about body language so that you can apply it with SUCCESS during your dating adventures. You will learn about the different signs a body is sending; how to interpret someone's body language; how to adapt and change your OWN body language; CONCRETE tips that guarantee YOU success in your dating adventures. ATTRACTION will become your second nature! BUY this book and become a FLIRTING expert.

A 160 multiple-choice BCBA practice exam with studying and test-taking strategies. Created by a BCBA and college instructor.

Personal branding is the ultimate professional tool that anyone can use-whether you run your own business or if you are trying to climb the corporate ladder.Learning how to brand yourself and leverage your brand effectively can mean the difference between getting mundane or low-value opportunities that undervalue your skills and strengths and getting high-value and aligned opportunities that value you and your talents. There are countless benefits that come from creating a personal brand and leveraging it for your success-including higher-quality opportunities, better pay, and a greater perceived value that earns you extra perks and bonuses.Although personal branding is a relatively new topic to share, it has already been around for generations. In reality, personal branding ultimately refers to the reputation that you have and how that reputation either works for you or otherwise. If you have a positive personal reputation, you can leverage it to establish authority in your industry and begin creating better opportunities for you to take advantage of. Smart people have been leveraging their professional and personal reputations for years as a way to increase their status and earn a greater living through their careers.These days, the entire face of personal branding has changed due to the inclusion of social media and online marketing. Before, your reputation was built through face-to-face interactions and word of mouth. Now, you can build an entire online platform that imprints who you are into the online space and allows you to share that reputation in a broader way so that you can get in front of more people who can open doors for you.If you are ready to begin leveraging your personal brand and generating personal success through your own efforts, Personal Branding: A Comprehensive Beginners Guide for 2020 is the ultimate book for you. Grab your copy today to start learning about personal branding!Things that you will learn include: What a personal brand is and why they are so valuable;How personal brands unlock the doors for greater opportunities;The 5 steps to building your own successful personal brand;The importance of being authentic in your personal brand;How you can market yourself;How to create products or services for you to sell;What it takes to make sales;How you can get your first clients;What you need to begin doing so that you can scale your personal brand;And more!

War has come to Havaen. After thousands of years, the return of Peresus' evil to the world has brought with it chaos and destruction, as he seeks to finally complete his quest to conquer the realm.

#ItsFine by Ben Smith is a riveting book that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last. Published in 2023 by Orion Publishing Co, this book is a must-read for lovers of the genre. The story is captivating, the characters are relatable, and the plot is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end. Whether you're a fan of Ben Smith or new to his work, #ItsFine is a book that you won't be able to put down. So grab a copy and get ready for an unforgettable reading experience.

VOL 3 - Valorie Valiant, the transgender princess of Valenguard, crosses swords with Tat while Marium meets her ghostly husband in single combat. Joshi and Sheila defend the Wisteria against the Amalgam, but will Shawn overcome his fear in time to help? The Monitor draws Nem, Cye, and Leah deeper into his nightmare realm. Sooner or later one of them is going to snap. Will the Wisteria Crew escape the Grubscape or will they leave their souls behind to haunt this realm forever?

'The Road meets Waiting for Godot: powerful, unforgettable, unique' Melissa Harrison, author of At Hawthorn Time.Doggerland is a superbly gripping debut novel about loneliness and hope, nature and survival - set on an off-shore windfarm in the not-so-distant future.

The story of Ben Smith, who decided to run 401 marathons in 401 days. People thought he was mad, until they heard his story, then they began to understand. Having endured years of bullying as a child, Ben tried to takehis own life. In adulthood, Ben struggled to feel content with the life that was mapped out for him. But having found his passion in running, Ben sold his possessions, escaped his old life and set off on what seemed like an impossible mission - The 401 Challenge.During his 10,506.2-mile odyssey criss-crossing the UK, Ben ran in 309 different locations, accompanied by more than 13,500 people. He visited 101 schools, burned an estimated 2.4 million calories, wrecked his back and braved every extreme of the British weather, while raising £330,000 for charity, touching the lives of millions.This is the inspiring journey of a previously lost and broken man who discovered that anything is possible, if only you choose to search for what makes you truly happy.

A book of postcards of RMS Adriatic II from a personal collection.