Building Great

One thing is for sure: Most people want good relationships or even great ones. With these simple words, Dr. Gary Sweeten invites us into his life's work of teaching people worldwide how to love other people in ways that make them feel understood, valued, and appreciated. In one slender volume, Gary distills his most helpful teachings, biblical precepts, scientific findings, poignant stories, memorable taglines, down-to-earth experiences, and heaven-sent grace.

Beginning with their introduction in the 11th century, and ending with their widespread abandonment in the 17th, Marc Morris explores many of the country's most famous castles, as well as some spectacular lesser-known examples. At times this is an epic tale, driven by characters like William the Conqueror, King John, and Edward I, full of sieges and conquest on an awesome scale.

Don't be put off by the title; it’s NOT a book that you should give to a bad boss you once worked for! It’s a fantastic companion and guidebook for anyone who wants to be a great boss. It will highlight the bad-boss tendencies that lurk inside of all of us, point out the traps that we can fall into, and guide us on the path to being a brilliant manager.

The critically acclaimed author of Serving Victoria brilliantly illuminates the life of the little-known Bess of Hardwick - next to Queen Elizabeth I, the richest and most powerful woman in 16th-century England.

Transforming Your Life One Step at a Time is a powerful exploration of how the smallest moments and decisions shape the trajectory of our lives. In this insightful and inspiring book, Doel Martinez shares his personal journey of transformation through the creation of one simple habit: morning writing. What began as a daily goal soon became a profound practice of self-awareness, discipline, and personal growth. Through this ritual, Martinez discovers that true change comes not from waiting for the perfect moment, but from consciously building habits that align with our deepest desires and ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a magical learning adventure that brings four special celebrations to life in this engaging children's story for ages 6-9! In this latest addition to the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends discover the excitement of Project ACES Day (All Children Exercise Simultaneously), National Skilled Trades Day, Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Day, and even National Roast Leg of Lamb Day - all in one action-packed school day! From exercising with millions of children worldwide to exploring diverse career paths with real-world ...

A culture of trust for all companies large and small is invaluable. Trust turns deflection into transparency, suspicion into empowerment, and conflict into creativity. And what many have learned unfortunately is that no enterprise is too large or too successful to withstand a lack of trust within its walls. In The 10 Laws of Trust, JetBlue chairman and Stanford Graduate School of Business professor Joel Peterson explores how a culture of trust gives companies an edge.

Ranging from the shattered gentility of Edith Wharton's heroines to racial confrontation in the songs of Nina Simone, American Rhapsody presents a kaleidoscopic story of the creation of a culture. Here is a series of deeply involving portraits of American artists and innovators who have helped to shape the country in the modern age. Claudia Roth Pierpont expertly mixes biography and criticism, history and reportage, to bring these portraits to life and to link them in surprising ways.

55 Great Ways to Increase Your Income is a practical guide to getting paid more and earning extra cash on the side. It provides a comprehensive overview of the various strategies, both short-term and long-term, which can be utilized to increase your income. Each strategy is backed up with real-life examples, making this an ideal resource for anyone looking to make more money right now.

Are you feeling lost on how to make the most of your time in college? Are you having issues obtaining your dream job? Are you feeling stagnant in your career and are seeking to excel to the next level? In a rapidly evolving professional landscape, building a successful career transcends mere academic qualifications—it hinges on the power of connections, personal growth, and strategic maneuvering. "The Power of Networking" is a comprehensive blueprint designed to equip ambitious individuals with the tools needed to navigate the intricate web of career progression in the business world.

We live in uncertain economic times. The United States is facing the most significant unemployment rate since the Great Depression. What can we learn from those who lived through those troubling times? The depression-era frugality tips, tricks, and life-hacks are lessons that we in modern times can utilize. In my audiobook, Depression Era Frugality, I will show you how our grandparents and great-grandparents made it successfully through the Great Depression. You will learn how to become frugal in every aspect of life so that you can live life to the fullest.

Managing a call center presents numerous challenges for leaders, including meeting stringent KPIs, maintaining employee motivation, and handling high call volumes. Achieving performance metrics such as average handle time, first call resolution, and customer satisfaction requires meticulous planning and constant monitoring. Simultaneously, leaders must keep their teams motivated in a high-pressure environment, often characterized by repetitive tasks and demanding customers.

Once every generation or so a book comes along that has the power to change the world. This is such a one that is a groundbreaking and transformative guidebook that every individual, couple, parent, family and school will want to implement. Most agree that our education systems are antiquated and have been failing to provide students with the tools they need to truly succeed in life. Well, this masterpiece not only makes a great gift but fills in the void to give every man, woman and child the knowledge they need to not only create a better quality of life but the virtuous constructs they ...

In Chocolate Wars best-selling historian and award-winning documentary maker Deborah Cadbury takes a journey into her own family history to uncover the rivalries that have driven 250 years of chocolate empire-building. Beginning with an account of John Cadbury, who founded the first Cadbury's coffee and chocolate shop in Birmingham in 1824, Chocolate Wars goes on to chart the astonishing transformation of the company's fortunes.

When humanity fled to the trees, no one ever thought they'd be safer on the ground... The world, controlled by the Church of the Sun and their murderous doctrine, means no one is safe from the executioner's blade. Yet hope survives. A new rebellion is stirring, built on an ancient prophecy, the heart of an ex-soldier, and with the help of a strange subterranean council of fungal-humanoids that grant our hero one of their symbiotic young: He will have to harness his new found powers and try to bring down the church once and for all.

10 Great Dates Before You Say "I Do" combines the best of marriage preparation research with a fun, easy-to-follow format. Couples will love growing together while going out together.

This 300-page book chronicles a unifying theme which points to all those who Dream Differently, the title of a book authored by Dr. Vince Bertram, one of more than 40 professionals I interviewed. Personalities include NHRA 8x top fuel champion Tony Schumacher, four-time Emmy winning director Don Dupree, NFL play-by-play announcer Wayne Larrivee, author Nicole Martin, entrepreneurs like PreHeels inventor Dana Ward and AirHook inventor Craig Rabin, as well as many executives, elite athletes, parents, media personalities, and leaders in manufacturing, education, and politics.

Find out the reasons why you are not gaining muscle!Discover the exact mind-set needed to build massive muscle (without it, you will face certain defeat!). How to train for real muscle mass and that you can keep! Why it's critical to find the right training partner and how to do it. Bodybuilding diet secrets to getting huge. The nine best ways to get the anabolic advantage. And much, much more!

In Built for Stealth, Scott Allan provides battle-tested action plans that generate tangible results through taking consistent massive action. Built for Stealth is a compilation of the best frameworks created to help epic performers—just like you—push past difficult boundaries and break self-imposed limitations. In this training, you learn to create opportunity instead of waiting for it to happen. You build the path that you want to take instead of treading on the path already taken. You learn from failure instead of avoiding hard things.

Getting the best out of your team is not something you can check off your to-do list and forget about. Building a great culture that produces results that go beyond the sum of a team’s parts takes constant vigilance. There will be wins and failures along the way, but a team’s intentional pursuit of excellence and mutual respect is what keeps the dream alive and well.