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Unlock the key to successful construction projects with "Building Partnerships"—your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of collaboration in the contracting world. Whether you're a seasoned builder or a project manager, this eBook is your roadmap to forging strong, productive partnerships that lead to outstanding results. Dive into the intricacies of the contracting landscape with insights into the roles of contractors and tradespeople, the challenges they face, and current trends shaping the industry. Learn how to clearly define your project needs by assessing the scope of work, ...

THE FITNESS BOOK FOR WOMEN WHO AREN'T BUYING THE "GENTLE YOGA & GIVE UP" APPROACH TO AGING Society expects you to get weaker with age. This book expects you to get stronger out of spite. Let's be honest: most fitness advice for women over 50 basically amounts to "Don't fall and break a hip, dear." As if the moment we hit menopause, we should trade our dumbbells for knitting needles and accept our new role as fragile decorative objects. Louise Harper calls BS on all of that. In Fitness Over 50 for Women: Building Muscle After Menopause, Harper delivers the no-nonsense truth: the strongest ...

Breakthrough Principals debunks the myth of the 'superhero' principal by detailing the common actions and practices of leaders at our nation's fastest-gaining public schools. Based on the authors' Transformational Leadership Framework, which they developed through in-depth study of more than 100 high-gaining, high-poverty schools, the book distills findings into a practical, action-focused plan for diagnosing school needs and implementing structures, systems and practices that accelerate student achievement.

Building Zen: Integrating Project Management and Zen Principles for Balance, Clarity, and Lasting SuccessYour life is your most important project—build it with purpose, resilience, and mindfulness. In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of construction and project management, stress is inevitable—but it doesn’t have to control you. Building Zen is a blueprint for self-improvement, combining the structured discipline of project management with the timeless wisdom of Zen philosophy.

Do you want to venture into the world of real estate investment, but don’t know where to begin? Stop the guesswork and start taking action today! Discover practical and proven strategies that can help you thrive in the world of real estate investment. This book offers golden insights into various investment avenues, personal experiences, risk management techniques, and the discipline required for making calculated real estate decisions, all from an industry expert with over two decades of experience.

Are you tired of shallow connections, constant comparisons, or toxic relationship dynamics? How Not to Be a Narcissist offers a fresh and practical approach to fostering real empathy, building genuine confidence, and creating deeper, more meaningful connections in your life. This transformative guide is designed for anyone who: • Wants to break free from self-centered patterns and develop healthier emotional habits. • Struggles with difficult or toxic relationships and needs actionable strategies to set boundaries and protect their well-being. • Seeks personal growth without falling ...

Create a Wonderful, Beautiful, and Happy Marriage Filled with Forgiveness, Acceptance, and Freedom Discover the game-changing approaches that will transform your marriage from a place of pain and resentment to one of love and grace. Get the ultimate guide to rebuilding a fulfilling and happy marriage in W. Austin Gardner’s insightful new book. This book emphasizes forgiveness, love, and grace, making restoring emotional and physical connection with your spouse possible. Rebuilding trust and restoring intimacy in the marriage Discover the joyful, blissful, happy union you’ve always ...

Unlock the future of finance with "Building DeFi Applications," an essential guide that takes you deep into the world of decentralized finance. This comprehensive resource illuminates the rise of DeFi and its transformative impact on the economic landscape. Whether you're a seasoned developer, an investor exploring new horizons, or simply DeFi-curious, this book is your roadmap to navigating and leveraging the decentralized ecosystem. Begin your journey with an exploration of the DeFi landscape, understanding its key components and the substantial economic impact it has created. Dive into ...

Unlock the secrets to mental strength with "Building Mental Fortitude," your ultimate guide to harnessing resilience in every aspect of life. In a world where change is constant and challenges come without warning, developing mental resilience isn't just beneficial—it's essential. This eBook is designed to equip you with the tools you need to not only survive but thrive when facing adversity. Delve into the science-backed principles of mental resilience and discover why it's crucial for navigating modern life's complexities. Transform fear into powerful action and learn how to soften ...

Building Mental Toughness for Young Athletes is a motivational, science-backed 30-day challenge designed to help kids build inner confidence, bounce back from mistakes, and stay focused in high-pressure moments.

Over the years, people from around the world have turned to Morningstar for strong, independent, and reliable advice. The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing provides the kind of savvy financial guidance only a company like Morningstar could offer. Based on the philosophy that "investing should be fun, but not a game", this comprehensive guide will put even the most cautious investors back on the right track by helping them pick the right stocks, find great companies, and understand the driving forces behind different industries.

Many horse trainers, even those who espouse the so-called natural horsemanship approach, take the position that horses who fail to obey a human's request are doing so as much out of perversity as ignorance. That's not Mark Rashid's view. In his words, "If we understand that horses can't separate the way they feel from the way they act, then we can start to see that unwanted behavior isn't bad behavior at all. More times than not, it's just the horse expressing the way he feels at that particular moment in time....

Harry Macklowe is one of the most notorious wheelers and dealers of the real-estate world, and The Liar's Ball is the story of the gamblers and thieves who populate his world. Watch as Harry makes the gutsy bid for midtown Manhattan's famous GM building and puts almost no money down, landing the billion-dollar transaction that made him the poster child for New York's real-estate royalty. Listen in on the secret conversations, back-door deals, and blackmail that put Macklowe and his cronies on top - and set them up for an enormous fall.

Fantasia Taylor—American Idol, Grammy-winning vocalist, and chart-topping singer—and her husband, businessman Kendall Taylor, were both successful and living in their purpose when they met and married three weeks later. Their marriage has had its ups and downs, but the one thing that has sustained them through all of it is the practice of taking off their crowns—the accolades, their egos, the things the world tells you matter—and serving each other within the home.

Generational Wealth: Business & Investing Guide to Building an Empire is one of the most comprehensive business books ever published. It is definitely a must read for all aspiring entrepreneurs, executives, and investors. It offers detailed information, in an easy-to-read format, on various business subjects, including economics, accounting for investors, stock investing, options, real estate, mortgages, entrepreneurship, marketing, human resources, and mergers & acquisitions. True to its title, Generational Wealth is an infallible business and investing guide to building an empire. Read ...

Miami was never a town, not even a village; it sprang to life out of the tropical wilderness, as a fully formed magical city. London, Paris, and Rome are just three of the world’s cities that are crammed full of history; events, personalities, stories that never fail to fascinate and entertain. But they have had two-thousand years to evolve those stories. Miami is barely one-hundred years old but is already as full of history as any place else on the planet.

Nearly 50 percent of Americans find themselves raising children while also managing the care of an aging parent. This is the “squeeze” of the Sandwich Generation. Challenges increased substantially for Sandwich Generation parents during the COVID19 Pandemic and revealed the need for advance planning to prepare not only for financial strains but emotional and professional strains, as well. Every family is different, but there are some common hurdles to consider sooner rather than later.

*Spin-Off from the WeHo Series* Midnight Chevalier is as tough as they come. After the devastating loss of her little brother, the gang leader decides to turn her life around and starts playing for the other team. As the head of a new anti-gang task force, FORS, she dedicates her life to bringing down those who tore her life apart. Along with former gang leader and best friend, Joe Sinclair, FORS works to break some of the toughest gangs around. But the road is a dangerous one and there are enemies at every turn. Building Empires is a tough business when you’re not the only one building ...

The opportunities for driving results can be endless in an organization with a constant expansion of ideas if you are ready. In Building an Elite Career, Don Wenner walks you through the Elite Execution System, a proven system his company and many others have used to drive growth and engagement. It takes the best-of concepts from some of the worlds greatest business and personal growth thought leaders, adds a little Don Wenner sauce, and teaches you how to apply them to thrive in work and life.

Do you need a board of directors for your small business? What can a board add to grow and protect your business? How do you pay a board? What are the risks? What advice should I give my board? This is one of a series of eight short, easy to read books from the Small Business Success Collection, containing actionable insights from Dave Berkus, nationally recognized successful entrepreneur, angel investor and board member, serving over forty companies. Dave tells stories of successes and failures - of strategies that worked, and those that didn’t. He offers his insights for your business ...