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Observers tell us that we will have many jobs and possibly several careers during our lifetimes. But there is very little practical help available for professionals on how to move between jobs and careers. This audiobook takes the listener through a comprehensive process that will help them to prepare for job search, identify job opportunities, and then maximize their chance of success.

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.

Unlock the Secrets to Managing Software Development! Building Better Software provides clear, actionable insights to help you lead your teams more effectively, ensuring that the software your team creates is well-designed, robust, and thoroughly tested. Author Martin J. Fenelon breaks down the complexities of software development into simple, actionable steps that project managers can follow, no matter their technical background. Discover how to guide your team confidently through every phase of the project lifecycle, regardless of delivery methodology. Learn how to identify warning signs, ...

Are You Ready to Create Your Story World?All stories take place in a story world, no matter what the genre! What is your story world like? Let THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO WORLD BUILDING show you how to create a story world that is believable, and genre-appropriate as well as appropriate to your story! This THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO WORLD BUILDING not only explains why you need a story world, but also shows you the many ways a properly developed story world will enhance your story and deepen your readers' experiences with your writing. It will show you how to use your story world to develop ...

Starting a creative company needn't cost you everything. If you agree, then you'll find wit and wisdom in this book for creative entrepreneurs. Author, artist, and graphic designer Patricia Arnold presents her best tips for starting a handmade business with this initial volume in her Creative Entrepreneur series. After starting a decade-old business with a shoestring budget and then founding a second business six years later, Patricia Arnold has a lot to say about building creative businesses from scratch.

"What an asshole!" How many times have you said that about someone at work? You're not alone! In this groundbreaking book, Stanford University professor Robert I. Sutton builds on his acclaimed Harvard Business Review article to show you the best ways to deal with assholes...and why they can be so destructive to your company.

Saxon, Tudor, Georgian, Regency, even Victorian and Edwardian are all well-recognised architectural styles, displaying the influence of the events that mark each period. Thurley looks at how the architecture of England has evolved over a thousand years, uncovering the beliefs, ideas and aspirations of the people who commissioned them, built them and lived in them. He tells the fascinating story of the development of architecture and the advancements in both structural performance and aesthetic effect.

In Divided Highways, Tom Lewis offers an encompassing account of highway development in the United States. In the early twentieth century Congress created the Bureau of Public Roads to improve roads and the lives of rural Americans. The Bureau was the forerunner of the Interstate Highway System of 1956, which promoted a technocratic approach to modern road building sometimes at the expense of individual lives, regional characteristics, and the landscape.

Luke has known Talise as long as he's known of circles and energy. After years trapped in her mind, she's free to live her life on her terms. And she's decided those terms include Luke. Returning to Chicago brings a new family bonding opportunity - a weekly circle. As Sam and Adaline adjust to their roles, the Trellis siblings must make peace with what they are and how it's affected their lives. Can the Mistress Life and Time Walker rise to the challenge before them?

Do you have trouble keeping your team focused, motivated, and committed to the pursuit of their assigned goals? The truth is, the majority of bosses fail to inspire their employees to be engaged and productive at work. And they're often frustrated by their inability to incite their team to action.

"Conquer the Building Inspector Exam: Your Guide to Structural, Architectural, and Safety Inspections" is a comprehensive study guide designed to help candidates excel in the building inspector exam. The book is divided into meticulously structured chapters that cover a wide range of topics, ensuring a thorough understanding of the key areas required for the exam. The guide begins with an introduction to the role of a building inspector, emphasizing the importance of building codes, standards, and key skills necessary for the job. It then delves into specific codes and regulations, ...

Do you think you're too old to build muscle? Are you confused about how to get started? Have you started strength training before only to stop due to the strenuous exercise involved? This comprehensive strength training exercise audiobook is specifically designed to help you unravel the mystery behind building muscle as a senior. This audiobook is simple and powerful for men and women over 60.

All his life, Sam Trellis has been different. He doesn't sleep. He can't eat. He sees glimpses of the future. While he's tolerated his differences well, making billions off his psychic tendencies, he has questions. It's time for some answers.

REVEALED: The 7 Laws Smart Men Are Using to Dominate Their Careers, Relationships, and Life Goals (While Others Stay Stuck) What Readers Are Saying: "A potentially life-changing manual for men who believe they need to boost their self-esteem in every aspect of their lives." - Ken Boncela "Every man who is serious about his impact on others and himself needs to read this book and apply it… I could not leave it alone." - Nicolaas "It's not just another "man up" book; it's about making real, positive changes in your life. Worth a read if you're looking to truly level up." - Christopher0203 ...

Thomas Lowe was destined for a life of mediocrity, working a dead-end job in rural America. But fate seemed to have other plans for him. One card changes everything. While he's gifted a power beyond imagination, he also unlocks a prophecy that puts him in the crosshairs of Ancient Clans and Noble Houses that have existed since the dawn of the first era.

Have you ever dreamed of building a thriving beehive (or beehives!) right in your own backyard but didn't know how or where to start? If the answer is "YES," then keep reading; this is the book you have been waiting for. Beekeeping for Beginners is a treasure trove of step-by-step instructions to help you build your first DIY beehive and nurture a flourishing honey bee colony. The book will teach you how to make your bee colony thrive and assist you in all the most critical beekeeping activities and decisions. From choosing the perfect hive to installing your bee colony, this book covers ...

Experience a sales revolution with 'Call The Damn Leads’' your unorthodox guide to success. Welcome to a journey that's part sales genius, part everyday servant. This isn't your typical sales training manual, and Drewbie is not your typical sales guru – this book is a straight-shooting guide to creating a life you can be proud of using sales as the catalyst, and designed for those ready to make measurable improvements in the results they are getting! What's Inside: Down-to-Earth Sales Strategies: Dive into simplified techniques that have helped me rake in over $15 million in revenue ...

If you’re in restoration, you know what I mean — hustle worked, until it didn’t. One day, you were drying carpets, and the next you were running a restoration company. Now, you’re looking around for the resources: the business acumen, the cashflow answers, or the simple organizational tools to scale a thriving company. And my guess is, you’ve looked, but those tools have been hard to find, because no one’s ever provided a resource like that, specifically for restorers. That is, until now!

A team of expert innovation strategists delivers an exciting and insightful collection of strategies, techniques, and frameworks for scaling your next big, audacious idea into a concrete product or service. Each proven and tested strategy contained in the book has been categorized to make it easy to find and implement when you need it most. You’ll learn how and where to start, when to bet big, how to invest, when to play the long game, what to communicate, and much more.

Senior level superintendents on projects should be the chief people officers (CPO) of their teams. This position does a less physical work and more mentoring of others doing the work. In fact, while most entry level superintendent positions execute work, senior leaders lead, organize, and build teams. This book is about building remarkable teams that build remarkable projects. To do this, you must have three key things: a multiplier leader, a strong team, and a strenuous performance target, goal, or milestone. With these three in place, any team can win! This book will help you become the ...