CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Full Course, Labs, Course Notes
Last updated 9/2024
Created by TIA Education, Andrew Ramdayal
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Level: All | Genre: eLearning | Language: English + subtitle | Duration: 256 Lectures ( 29h 49m ) | Size: 25.5 GB

Pass your Network+ in 30 days or less on the first try. Full Study Plan with labs and practice exams.



What you'll learn
Understand networking fundamentals, including the OSI model, network topologies, and device functions.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot wired/wireless networks for optimal performance and security.
Implement network security measures, manage access controls, and protect against threats.
Apply effective troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and resolve network issues efficiently.

Requirements
Basics Computer Skills

Description
This comprehensive CompTIA Network+ N10-009 course is designed to equip you with the essential networking skills required to excel in the IT industry. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your existing knowledge, this course covers all exam objectives, including networking concepts, infrastructure, network operations, security, and troubleshooting.Key Features:In-Depth Lectures: Gain a thorough understanding of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model, network topologies, and the functions of various networking devices.Expert Instruction: Learn from industry professionals with extensive experience in networking, ensuring you receive high-quality education and valuable insights.Network Installation and Management: Develop the skills to install, configure, and manage both wired and wireless networks, ensuring efficient and secure network operations.Enhanced Network Security: Learn to identify and mitigate network security threats, implement robust security protocols, and manage access control to protect network integrity.Systematic Troubleshooting: Master systematic troubleshooting methods to diagnose and resolve network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining optimal network performance.Structured Study Plan: Benefit from a detailed, step-by-step study plan designed to keep you on track, including study guides, practice exams, and tips for passing the Network+ certification on your first attempt.By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to effectively troubleshoot network issues and maintain network performance, positioning you for a successful career in IT networking. With our comprehensive curriculum and expert guidance, you'll be well-prepared to achieve your CompTIA Network+ certification and advance your career in the dynamic field of networking.

Who this course is for
Anyone looking to get CompTIA Network+ Certified


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Full Stack Web Development Build A Computer Science Portal
Published 3/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 32.31 GB | Duration: 42h 0m

Build & Monetize an AI-Powered E-Learning Platform with Next.js & MERN - Payment Integration, Dashboards, and More!



What you'll learn
Design, develop, and deploy a fully functional educational platform using the MERN stack and Next.js.
Gain hands-on experience with front-end, back-end, and database technologies, including React, Node.js, and MongoDB
Learn how to enhance your portal with AI-driven content generation and personalized recommendations.
Create secure user authentication with NextAuth and manage role-based access for users, instructors, and admins
Set up a subscription model with Stripe to offer premium features and generate recurring revenue
Ensure your portal is fast, responsive, and optimized for search engines to maximize visibility and user experience
Build an intuitive system for adding, updating, and organizing courses, lectures, and resources.
Learn to design user-friendly interfaces and ensure a seamless user experience with responsive layouts and intuitive navigation
Allow organizations or instructors to manage their own sections of the portal independently
Add options for users to share courses and achievements directly to social media platforms.
Create personalized dashboards for students, instructors, and administrators with unique functionalities.
Learn to integrate and manage payments using Stripe or PayPal for seamless transactions.
Learn how to implement fast and dynamic search functionalities for finding courses, instructors, and materials
Ensure the portal is fully responsive and optimized for mobile users with touch-friendly interfaces.
Flexible Payment Solutions Set up multiple payment gateways like Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, UPI, Debit & Credit Cards, Net Banking, and Buy Now Pay Later

Requirements
Basic Understanding of JavaScript: Familiarity with JavaScript fundamentals, including variables, functions,
basic React: A basic understanding of React, including components, props, and state management.
Basic HTML and CSS Knowledge: Familiarity with HTML and CSS to build and style web pages
Devlopment Environment Setup: A computer with internet access, and vs code text editor

Description
Full-Stack Web Development: Build an AI-Powered Educational Platform with Advanced Payment Solutions, Analytics, and an E-Learning MarketplaceReady to level up your web development skills? In this course, you'll learn how to build a fully functional e-learning marketplace and educational platform from scratch using the MERN stack and Next.js. This course covers everything from AI-driven content generation to advanced payment systems, a comprehensive admin dashboard, and the tools needed to build a scalable, user-friendly LMS (Learning Management System) that you can monetize.What You'll Learn:Next.js And MERN Stack Essentials: Dive deep into MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js to build a powerful, full-stack e-learning platform.Generative AI for Content Creation: Integrate AI-driven content generation and course recommendations to make your platform more dynamic and engaging for users.Flexible Payment Solutions: Enable Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, UPI, Debit & Credit Cards, Net Banking, and Buy Now Pay Later options for your users to easily pay for courses and subscriptions.Secure Authentication & Role-Based Access: Use NextAuth for multi-authentication and role-based access management, so students, instructors, and admins have the right permissions across the platform.Subscription & Monetization: Set up a subscription model with recurring payments, allowing you to offer premium features and build a sustainable revenue model.Speed & SEO Optimization: Learn how to optimize your platform for speed, responsiveness, and search engine rankings-ensuring users find you and have a smooth experience.Drag-and-Drop Course Management: Build an intuitive curriculum management system that allows instructors to easily add, update, and organize courses. Add a drag-and-drop curriculum builder and automatic certificate generation.E-Learning Marketplace Features: Create a marketplace where multiple instructors can sell and manage their courses independently, giving you a fully dynamic platform.Instructor & Admin Control: Enable instructors to manage their own sections while admins have full control over the platform-handling payments, managing orders, and overseeing content.Mobile-First & Responsive Design: Ensure that your platform is fully optimized for mobile, offering a smooth, touch-friendly experience for users on any device.Advanced Search & Filtering: Implement fast search functionality to help users quickly find the courses, instructors, and materials they need.Personalized Dashboards: Create customized dashboards for students, instructors, and admins, with features tailored to each role.Robust Admin Dashboard & Analytics: Build a comprehensive admin dashboard that tracks user activity, financial transactions, content performance, and more, using detailed analytics to optimize the platform.Key Features You'll Buildrag-and-drop curriculum for instructors to easily design and manage their courses.Multi-authentication system for admins, instructors, and students, each with role-specific access and permissions.Order management with support for multiple payment gateways-making purchasing courses seamless for your users.Advanced video player with support for video and more, to provide a rich learning experience.Blog management system and customizable site settings for easy updates and content control.Comprehensive dashboard with analytics to track key platform metrics and user engagement.E-learning marketplace functionality, allowing multiple instructors to sell their courses and manage their content independently.Why Take This Course?Hands-on Project-Based Learning: Build a complete e-learning marketplace LMS with real-world features that will equip you with the skills to launch your own platform.Comprehensive Full-Stack Skills: Master both basic and advanced techniques in web development, covering everything from front-end to back-end, payment integrations, AI, and more.Learn from an Experienced Instructor: Benefit from expert instruction with clear, practical guidance to help you build a professional, feature-rich application.Real-World Applications: Gain the practical knowledge needed to create scalable, professional web applications with features that can be applied to industries like education, e-commerce, and beyond.By the End of This Course, You'll Have:A fully functional e-learning marketplace with multi-instructor capabilities, payment integrations, AI-powered content, personalized dashboards, and more.Practical experience building an LMS with advanced features, making you a more well-rounded full-stack developer.A portfolio-ready project to showcase your ability to develop complex, feature-rich web applications.The skills to create similar applications for any industry-whether you're starting your own e-learning platform or building apps for other sectors.Whether you're a developer looking to break into the education tech space, or an entrepreneur with an idea for an online marketplace, this course will give you the tools and knowledge to turn your vision into reality.Enroll today and start building your AI-powered educational marketplace platform LMS!

Overview
Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 project showcase

Section 2: Local Environment Setup

Lecture 2 Local Environment Setup

Lecture 3 Nextjs Project Setup For lms

Lecture 4 install mui

Section 3: Implementing Navbar Component

Lecture 5 lms navbar component part_1

Lecture 6 lms navbar component part_2

Lecture 7 lms navbar component part_3

Section 4: Implementing Login And Register Modal With Mui Modal Component

Lecture 8 implementing login and register modal with mui modal component part_1

Lecture 9 implementing login and register modal with mui modal component part_2

Lecture 10 createting state variable for signup component

Lecture 11 creating signup function

Lecture 12 connecting frontent to the backend

Section 5: Creating User Model

Lecture 13 creating user model

Section 6: Creating Register Api Route

Lecture 14 creating register api route

Section 7: Implementing Google's reCAPTCHA

Lecture 15 Implementing Google's reCAPTCHA on signup component

Lecture 16 setup next auth

Lecture 17 next auth providers

Lecture 18 login with next auth

Lecture 19 user profile and redirect to dashboard

Lecture 20 implementing social logins

Lecture 21 social logins

Lecture 22 middleware and protected path

Section 8: Admin Dashboard Sidebar Component

Lecture 23 admin sidebar part_1

Lecture 24 admin sidebar part_2

Lecture 25 admin sidebar part_3

Section 9: Creating Category Model

Lecture 26 category model

Lecture 27 category get and post api

Lecture 28 category put and delete api

Section 10: Category Component Manager

Lecture 29 Category Component Manager

Lecture 30 creating category TextField using mui

Lecture 31 set reduxjs toolkit for category

Lecture 32 creating reduxjs toolkit action

Lecture 33 creating fetch categories action and display in list

Lecture 34 crud opration for category

Section 11: Implementing Category Filter

Lecture 35 filter categories

Section 12: Creating SubCategory Model

Lecture 36 creating subcategory model

Lecture 37 subcategories get and post api

Lecture 38 subcategories put and delete api

Section 13: Creating Subcategory Component

Lecture 39 creating subcategory component

Lecture 40 creating subcategory textfield component

Lecture 41 redux toolkit setup and creating action

Lecture 42 saving subategory in database

Lecture 43 creating fetching subcategories actions

Lecture 44 subcategory crud features

Lecture 45 implementing subcategory filter feature

Section 14: Category With Subcategory Model

Lecture 46 category with subcategory model

Lecture 47 category with subcategory get and post api end point

Lecture 48 category with subcategory delete and put api end point

Section 15: Setup Component for Category With Subcategory

Lecture 49 setup component for for category with subcategory

Lecture 50 category select component using mui

Lecture 51 creating category with subcategory comonent

Lecture 52 setup redux for category with subcategory

Lecture 53 saving data in database

Lecture 54 creating deleting and fetching action

Lecture 55 listing category with subcategory data

Lecture 56 crud opration for category with subcategory data

Lecture 57 search feature in category with subcategory

Section 16: Data seeding

Lecture 58 Category Data seeding

Lecture 59 subcategory data seeding

Lecture 60 category with subcategory data seeding

Section 17: Creating Tab component Using Mui

Lecture 61 implement tab component part_1

Lecture 62 implement tab component part_2

Lecture 63 fetching tabs data from database

Lecture 64 display data in tabs

Section 18: implementing footer component

Lecture 65 implementing footer component

Lecture 66 fetching footer data

Lecture 67 formatted footer data

Lecture 68 display footer data

Section 19: Creating Course Create And Content Create Component

Lecture 69 Creating Course Create And Content Create Component

Lecture 70 create page component

Lecture 71 creating engaging course card component

Lecture 72 create grid layout

Section 20: Implementing Admin Profile Component

Lecture 73 creating admin profile component

Lecture 74 create state for profile component

Lecture 75 implementing wrapper component for profile

Lecture 76 implementing profile component

Lecture 77 admin profile handle submit fucntion and form validation

Lecture 78 creating update profile api end point

Lecture 79 implementing profile upload function

Lecture 80 update admin profile

Lecture 81 papulate admin data in the form

Section 21: Creating Content Component

Lecture 82 creating content create and list component

Lecture 83 creating content component

Lecture 84 creating dialog using mui compnent

Lecture 85 create handle save function

Section 22: Creating Curriculum Model

Lecture 86 curriculum model

Lecture 87 curriculum get and post api end point

Lecture 88 curriculum put and delete api end point

Section 23: Creating Content Card Component

Lecture 89 creating content card component

Lecture 90 relaod button and fetch content

Lecture 91 display content

Lecture 92 displaying content icons

Lecture 93 curriculum delete dialog

Lecture 94 curriculum delete

Lecture 95 implementing edit dialog

Lecture 96 update curriculum

Section 24: Admin Image Component

Lecture 97 admin image component part_!

Lecture 98 admin image component part_2

Section 25: CurriculumEditor Content component

Lecture 99 CurriculumEditor component

Lecture 100 fetching curriculums

Lecture 101 gete curriculum api end point

Lecture 102 display content title

Lecture 103 importing icons and modules

Lecture 104 display section data

Lecture 105 map dummy lectures

Lecture 106 handle add sections

Lecture 107 save sections in database

Lecture 108 implementing deleting section api end point

Lecture 109 deleting section from client side

Lecture 110 implementing startediting function for section and lectures

Lecture 111 creating editing section component

Lecture 112 handle cancel edit function

Lecture 113 updating section and lecture function handle save function part_1

Lecture 114 updating section and lecture function handle save function part_2

Lecture 115 updating section api end point

Lecture 116 add lecture button component

Lecture 117 implementing add lecture function

Lecture 118 adding new lectures api endpoint

Lecture 119 handle deleting lecture function

Lecture 120 deleting lecture api end point

Lecture 121 editing lecture component

Lecture 122 updating lecture api endpoint

Lecture 123 lecture bug fixing

Lecture 124 implementing model for lecture content

Lecture 125 creating modal for editing content lectures

Lecture 126 MdEditor component

Lecture 127 fixing mdeditor component color

Lecture 128 react image file resizer

Lecture 129 image upload api

Lecture 130 get keys from cloudinary

Lecture 131 creating save content lecture functions

Lecture 132 saving lecture content to database

Lecture 133 implementing handle video modal functions

Lecture 134 modal for video content

Lecture 135 saving video content in database

Lecture 136 python tutorials

Lecture 137 python tutorials part_2

Lecture 138 typescript tutorials

Lecture 139 typescript tutorials part_2

Lecture 140 deepseek ai tutorials

Lecture 141 deepseek ai tutorials part_2

Section 26: Drag and Drop For Section

Lecture 142 implement drag and drop feature for section

Lecture 143 implement move section function

Lecture 144 implemeting move section api end point

Lecture 145 draggable lecture function

Lecture 146 move lecture function

Lecture 147 move lecture api end point

Section 27: Creating Single Page Component

Lecture 148 creating content page

Lecture 149 content api end point

Section 28: Creating Content layout Component

Lecture 150 Creating Content layout Component

Lecture 151 Creating Content layout Component part_2

Lecture 152 implementing accordian component

Lecture 153 accordian api end point

Lecture 154 accordian component part_1

Lecture 155 accordian component part_2

Lecture 156 floating icons button for smaller device

Section 29: Go ads free with premium Component

Lecture 157 go ads free with premium

Section 30: advertisement sections

Lecture 158 advertisement sections part_1

Lecture 159 advertisement sections part_2

Lecture 160 advertisement sections part_3

Section 31: creating share component

Lecture 161 share component part_1

Lecture 162 share component part_2

Lecture 163 share component part_3

Lecture 164 share component part_4

Section 32: Creating Title Component

Lecture 165 title component part_1

Lecture 166 title component part_2

Section 33: Commenting on post ,like share,

Lecture 167 comment,like,share

Section 34: Implementation of Generative AI

Lecture 168 implementation of generative ai

Section 35: summarized content with gen ai

Lecture 169 summarized content with gen ai

Lecture 170 summarized content with gen ai part_1

Section 36: Gain in depth knowledge with ai

Lecture 171 Gain in depth knowledge with ai

Section 37: Display Single Page Content Component

Lecture 172 display single page content part_1

Lecture 173 display single page content part_2

Section 38: Create Similar Read Component

Lecture 174 create similar read component

Lecture 175 similar read and tag component

Section 39: Subscription component

Lecture 176 pricing component part_1

Lecture 177 pricing component part_2

Lecture 178 handle checkout function

Lecture 179 subscription api end point

Lecture 180 creating success page

Lecture 181 creating cancel page

Section 40: Creating Order Schema

Lecture 182 order schema

Section 41: Creating Subscritpion Model

Lecture 183 subscritpion model

Lecture 184 save subscription details in database

Lecture 185 save subscription details in database part_2

Lecture 186 save subscription details in database part_3

Section 42: User Dashboard Profile

Lecture 187 user dashborad profile

Lecture 188 order api end point

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The Complete Guide to Chess Sacrifices
Published 3/2025
Created by Tryfon Gavriel
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch Level: All | Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 226 Lectures ( 25h 41m ) | Size: 31.4 GB

Master Chess Sacrifices and Tactical Brilliance: Learn When to Sacrifice, Spot Key Signals, and Unleash Winning Combos



What you'll learn
Ability to understand and apply Alekhine's clear and logical sacrificial style across many themes.
Ability to recognize when Alekhine-style forcing moves lead to decisive sacrifices.
Ability to spot opportunities to sacrifice based on king safety damage, as shown in Alekhine's games.
Ability to execute sacrifices that punish opponents for weak development or uncastled kings.
Ability to apply deflection tactics in the style of Alekhine to create winning combinations.
Ability to play calculated bishop sacrifices that target pawn shelters, inspired by Alekhine's classics.
Ability to leverage knight sacrifices to remove key defenders and initiate mating nets.
Ability to use rook sacrifices along semi-open files to break through defensive setups.
Ability to evaluate queen sacrifices for exposing the king, as Alekhine often demonstrated.
Ability to combine positional pressure with sacrifices to eliminate king escape squares.
Ability to create powerful attacking opportunities using Greek Gift-style bishop sacs, as Alekhine did.
Ability to implement "Fishing Pole" traps to provoke decisive mistakes from opponents.
Ability to exploit soft spots like f2 and f7 with Alekhine-style sacrifices that convert to material or mate.
Ability to sacrifice material to take away escape squares in complex attacking formations.
Ability to transform absolute pins into winning attacks through well-timed Alekhine sacrifices.
Ability to resolve your own pin with creative counter-sacrifices, inspired by Alekhine's defense.
Ability to execute king hunts by dragging the enemy king across the board.
Ability to evaluate when a bishop pair or pawn structure can be sacrificed for attacking chances.
Ability to sacrifice a bishop for a seemingly "bad" knight if it leads to domination, as Alekhine did.
Ability to create dominant knight outposts through material sacrifices.
Ability to apply subtle preparatory moves that make later sacrifices more effective.
Ability to win greater material after sacrifice sequences - especially with queens trapped or overextended.
Ability to spot back rank weaknesses and exploit them with clean tactical sacrifices.
Ability to sacrifice in the opening to keep the opponent's king in the center.
Ability to lure key defenders away from the king to create decisive attacks.
Ability to remove king defenders tactically, even when the sacrifice seems risky.
Ability to carry out positional blockades using exchange sacrifices, inspired by Alekhine's technique.
Ability to undermine pawn chains and weaken the enemy king with forcing piece sacrifices.
Ability to create thorn pawns or thorn bishops with the help of intuitive sacrifices.
Ability to transition from positional pressure into tactical breakthrough via sacrifice, as Alekhine often did.
Ability to distinguish between attacking and positional sacrifices using the aggression scale.
Ability to make clearance sacrifices to vacate squares or open files.
Ability to win with sham/pseudo-sacrifices where no real risk is taken.
Ability to recognize when no sacrifice is needed - and win by pressure alone
Ability to apply sacrifice-based motifs across multiple opening systems.
Ability to use pawn sacrifices to gain space, initiative, or tempo.
Ability to combine tradeoffs in structure or piece quality for activity.
Ability to identify and exploit diagonals sensitive to castled kings ("diagonal of death").
Ability to use sacrifices to keep the king stuck in the center and prevent castling.
Ability to make sacrifices that convert into unstoppable passed pawns.
Ability to understand the tradeoff between simplification and sacrifice in winning positions.
Ability to use tempo-gaining sacrifices to limit your opponent's defensive options.
Ability to punish greed or slow play by sacrificing to break open the center.
Ability to emulate Tal's intuitive and speculative sacrifices to seize the initiative.
Ability to apply Petrosian's famous exchange sacrifices to neutralize attacks.
Ability to study Nezhmetdinov's artistic sacrifices that blend accuracy with creativity.
Ability to channel Fischer's approach - sacrificing only when the position demands it.
Ability to mimic AlphaZero's deep, NN-inspired sacrifices based on positional pressure.
Ability to appreciate Anderssen's romantic-era brilliant sacrifices, even when unsound.
Ability to study Nimzowitsch's positional sacrifices that challenge classical principles.
Ability to punish opening violations with Morphy-style sacrifices for fast wins.
Ability to evaluate sacrifice soundness based on player styles and aggression level.
Ability to contrast speculative and calculated sacrifices to suit your own playing style.
Ability to enjoy the art of chess by choosing sacrifices that are beautiful, not just practical.
Ability to adapt your sacrifice choices based on the position - like Alekhine and Kasparov did.

Requirements
Know how the pieces move and basic chess rules.
Understand check, checkmate, and common tactics like forks or pins.

Description
Welcome to "The Complete Guide to Chess Sacrifices," an in-depth and comprehensive chess course designed to transform your understanding of chess tactics, strategy, and the art of sacrifice. This course is ideal for beginner to intermediate players rated between 0 and 1600 who are looking to sharpen their skills, gain confidence, and learn how to use sacrifices to dominate their games. Whether you play online, over-the-board, in casual games, or rated tournaments, mastering sacrifices is a powerful way to outplay opponents and create unforgettable combinations on the board.Sacrifices are among the most thrilling and instructive elements in chess. In this course, we go far beyond the basics of trading material. We explore how chess sacrifices can disrupt your opponent's plans, open critical lines, remove key defenders, destroy king safety, and convert positional pressure into tactical brilliance. By learning how to evaluate, calculate, and execute sacrifices, you will take your game to a whole new level.Throughout the course, we focus heavily on real examples from master-level and world championship chess games, particularly the games of Alexander Alekhine, one of the greatest attacking players and combination artists in chess history. Alekhine's sacrifices were often logical, sound, and deeply instructive, making them perfect models for players seeking to improve. His games are rich in themes such as deflection, clearance, overloading, domination, and classic checkmating patterns.In addition to Alekhine, we draw on examples from a wide range of legendary chess players including Mikhail Tal, Tigran Petrosian, Paul Morphy, Bobby Fischer, Rashid Nezhmetdinov, Garry Kasparov, AlphaZero, and Aron Nimzowitsch. Each of these players demonstrates different sacrifice styles, from speculative attacks to positional exchange sacrifices, allowing students to experience the full spectrum of sacrificial chess.This course is structured into over 220 detailed video lectures across more than 50 sections. Each section is thematically organized around a particular type of sacrifice or tactical idea, such as the Greek Gift, the Fishing Pole, sacrifices for removing key defenders, back-rank sacrifices, sacrifices for passed pawns, sacrifices based on pinning or unpinning, clearance tactics, and many more. By grouping the content in this way, we make it easier for students to absorb concepts and apply them in their own games.Key themes include:Tactical sacrifices for checkmatePositional sacrifices for long-term compensationExchange sacrifices to gain control and limit opponent activityClassic attacking sacrifices in the opening and middlegameThe use of sacrifice in modern computer and AI-based chessPsychological and practical elements of sacrificingWhen not to sacrifice: understanding restraint and simplificationYou will learn the difference between sound sacrifices and speculative ones. We present games where the sacrifice is perfectly justified and wins by force, as well as games where a speculative sacrifice introduces chaos, betting on the opponent's inability to find the right defense. Understanding this difference is essential to improving your chess decision-making.Each example includes in-depth commentary and analysis, breaking down not only the moves but the underlying strategic ideas and tactical motifs. This helps reinforce core chess principles such as piece coordination, central control, king safety, initiative, pawn structure, and dynamic imbalance.We also explore how sacrifices relate to broader chess themes such as opening principles, middlegame plans, and endgame transitions. Many sacrifices are successful because of earlier strategic build-up. By studying these moments in full context, you will understand not only how to sacrifice, but also when to prepare and time them correctly.The course also incorporates model games with a special focus on opening repertoires that naturally give rise to sacrificial opportunities. Openings such as the Italian Game, King's Gambit, Vienna Game, Danish Gambit, Evans Gambit, and aggressive lines of the Sicilian Defense and French Defense are covered to show how opening choices can influence the likelihood of sacrifices arising in your games.Special attention is also given toositional Exchange Sacrifices (especially by Petrosian)Speculative Intuitive Sacrifices (by Tal and Nezhmetdinov)Strategic AI-style Sacrifices (by AlphaZero)Romantic Era Brilliance (Anderssen, Morphy)Hypermodern Positional Ideas (Nimzowitsch)Additional sections include:Sacrifices to punish opening principle violationsSacrifices that leverage king-in-the-center positionsThorn pawn sacrifices to restrict king movementSacrifices to control key files or diagonalsCounter-sacrifices and defensive sacrificesSacrifices to gain tempi and destroy coordinationThis course also provides a downloadable PGN library of all games covered, allowing students to study the examples independently. Students are encouraged to play through these games actively, pause at key moments, and guess the moves themselves to reinforce tactical pattern recognition.You do not need any advanced chess knowledge to take this course. If you understand basic tactics like forks, pins, and discovered attacks, and are familiar with algebraic notation, you'll be ready to absorb the content. The course is suitable for club players, adult improvers, ambitious beginners, and even advanced students looking to revisit key sacrificial themes in a well-organized format.By the end of the course, you will be able to:Recognize opportunities for tactical and positional sacrificesCalculate sacrifice variations confidentlyApply sacrifice themes in blitz, rapid, and classical formatsAvoid unsound sacrifices through proper evaluationIntegrate sacrifice strategy into your overall game planningPlay with more confidence, creativity, and attacking powerWhether you're preparing for your next online chess tournament, training for over-the-board classical events, or simply looking to deepen your enjoyment of chess through artistic and powerful play, this course will give you the tools to approach every game with deeper insight and sharper vision.Join thousands of students who have transformed their tactical and strategic understanding through structured chess instruction. Learn from legendary masters, train your mind to see deeper, and discover the beauty and impact of the chess sacrifice.This is not just a course about giving up material. This is a complete journey through the art of sacrifice in chess - where calculation meets creativity, and where positional understanding meets tactical execution.Enroll now and unlock the full potential of your attacking and strategic play through "The Complete Guide to Chess Sacrifices."

Who this course is for
Beginner to intermediate players (0-1600 rating) who want to go beyond basic tactics and learn when and why sacrifices work.
Players who struggle to judge whether a sacrifice is sound or speculative - and want to build intuition and confidence.
Students who love classic attacking games and want to study legends like Alekhine, Tal, Petrosian, and Fischer to understand different styles of sacrifice.
Anyone who wants to make their games more dynamic, creative, and fun - whether in online blitz or over-the-board tournaments.

TTC - Theory of Evolution: A History of Controversy
Last updated 3/2025
By Edward J. Larson, Ph.D., J.D. Professor, Pepperdine University
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 12 Lessons ( 6h 7m ) | Size: 5.12 GB

Charles Darwin's theory of organic evolution-the idea that life on earth is the product of purely natural causes, not the hand of God-set off shock waves that continue to reverberate through Western society, and especially the United States. What makes evolution such a profoundly provocative concept, so convincing to most scientists, yet so socially and politically divisive? The Theory of Evolution: A History of Controversy is an examination of the varied elements that so often make this science the object of strong sentiments and heated debate.

Professor Edward J. Larson leads you through the "evolution" of evolution, with an eye toward enhancing your understanding of the development of the theory itself and the roots of the controversies that surround it. In these lectures you will

Explore pre-Darwinian theories of the origins of life, from Genesis and the ancient Greeks to such 18th- and 19th-century scientists as Georges Cuvier and Chevalier de Lamarck
Follow the life and work of Charles Darwin, and the impact of his 1859 masterpiece, On the Origin of Species. Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection was immediately recognized as a threat to traditional religion, but was quickly accepted (the first printing of Origin of Species sold out on the first day)
Examine the history of evolutionary science after Darwin-a fascinating story that includes the "rediscovery," after 35 years, of Gregor Mendel's work on genetic variation; the unearthing of prehominid, or early human, fossils by Raymond Dart in 1925 and the Leakey family in the 1950s; and the confusion created by the sensational, but later discredited, discovery of Piltdown Man-a fake evolutionary "missing link"-in 1912
Trace the history of religious objections to evolution, from those of Darwin's own time to contemporary efforts to teach creation science in American schools. This includes a detailed discussion of the famous Scopes "monkey trial," which in fact was a staged media event, designed to create publicity for the town of Dayton, Tennessee.

Are Our Genes more Important than We Are?
This course makes it clear that the history of controversy surrounding evolution is not limited to a dispute between science and religion. Even within the scientific community, the fine details of the theory of evolution have long been a matter of passionate dispute.
In fact, in the last third of the 19th century, the principal objections were scientific, not religious. Although the fossil record was a key piece of evidence for evolution, it had gaps that could be used to argue against the theory. And both proponents and critics wondered how altruistic human qualities such as love and generosity could possibly have evolved through the competitive, often harsh, processes that Darwin described.

From Professor Larson's presentation, you will learn that new ideas in evolution science have often created new controversies. For example, is it truly possible, as some scientists now maintain, that humans exist merely to ensure the survival of their genes? Such research has created disagreement among scientists about the degree to which evolution drives human behavior, and has further alienated many segments of the public.

Evolution's "Dark Side": Social Darwinism
In these lectures, you will review perhaps the most sinister controversy associated with the theory of evolution: social Darwinism. From the beginning, the Darwinian theory of evolution has been linked to economic and political views. Thomas Malthus's theories of population growth and competition for limited resources even inspired Darwin's thinking on natural selection.
Unfortunately, later supporters of evolution carried this line of thinking too far. Beginning with Herbert Spencer, who coined the term "survival of the fittest," Darwin's ideas were used as evidence for a wide range of social beliefs, from laissez-faire capitalism to racism, colonialism, and, in perhaps the worst application, Nazism. In the United States, social Darwinism has served as a basis for the creation of IQ tests and for eugenics programs that resulted in the forced sterilization of thousands of mentally ill or retarded Americans.

Unsettling Implications: The Growing Gulf Between Science and Religion

During the late 19th century, largely through the efforts of scientists who sought to integrate evolutionary science with spiritual belief, evolution was widely accepted by the religious community in the United States. Today, this is hardly the case.

In his last four lectures, Professor Larson examines the trends that have, since 1920, widened the gulf between science and religion. These include an increase in fundamentalist Protestantism, the weakening of liberal Protestantism as a counteracting force, and the growing power of a firmly conservative South.

In the 1960s, federally funded neo-Darwinian textbooks provoked a conservative backlash. Beginning with the publication of Henry M. Morris's The Genesis Flood, efforts to gain equal time for the teaching of creation science, based on biblical teachings, gathered strength. Rebuffed by the courts, creationism continues to thrive through the increasing numbers of private Christian schools and through home schooling.

The growing gulf between science and religion has unsettling implications for our society. Large segments of the American population reject the naturalism of current evolutionary thinking. Nine of 10 Americans believe in spiritual causes for life, with only 10 percent accepting the purely naturalistic explanations espoused by evolution. Strikingly, these statistics are almost exactly the opposite among the scientific community.

A Pulitzer Prize-Winning Teacher
As both a historian of science and a professor of law, Professor Edward J. Larson brings exceptional qualifications to this subject. His book, Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America's Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion, won the 1998 Pulitzer Prize in History. His analysis provides an invaluable perspective on the volatile history of what is arguably the single most significant idea of modern times.

MasterClass - In Practice : Your Anxiety Toolkit with Dr. Alexandra Solomon
Released 3/2025
By Dr. Alexandra Solomon
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 47m 49s | Size: 1.75 GB

Renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Alexandra Solomon and a range of experts show you how to manage everyday anxiety and thrive through uncertainty.

Anxiety is everywhere, but there's good news: You can use this challenging emotion to clarify and even accomplish your goals. In this Original Series, Dr. Alexandra Solomon-licensed clinical psychologist, professor, podcast host, and bestselling author-is here to help you turn anxiety into a powerful ally. Learn how to reconnect with your body, push back on impostor syndrome, manage the daily stressors that assail us from our devices, and more. This is MasterClass In Practice.


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