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Even if we live within sight of the sea, it is easy to forget that our world is an ocean world. The open ocean, that vast expanse of international waters, begins just a few miles out and spreads across three-fourths of the globe. It is a place of storms and danger, both natural and manmade. And at a time when every last patch of land is claimed by one government or another, it is a place that remains radically free.

Brian Burke is one of the biggest hockey personalities - no, personalities full-stop - in the hockey media landscape. His brashness makes him a magnet for attention, and he does nothing to shy away from it. Most famous for advocating "pugnacity, truculence, testosterone, and belligerence" during his tenure at the helm of the Maple Leafs, Burke has lived and breathed hockey his whole life.

The legal industry has long been risk averse, but when it comes to adapting to the experience-driven world created by companies like Netflix, Uber, and Airbnb, adherence to the old status quo could be the death knell for today’s law firms. In The Client-Centered Law Firm, legal technology expert Jack Newton offers a clear-eyed and timely look at how providing a client-centered experience and running an efficient, profitable law firm aren’t opposing ideas. With this approach, they drive each other.

In this audiobook, you'll learn how to build a business partnership with God, changes you can make in your work habits, and the laws you should follow to reap the benefits of your partnership with God and others.

If you are a business executive or manager, U.S. litigation is a part of your life. Whether your company is involved in litigation already, trying to avoid it, or trying to make decisions in the context of existing litigation trends, having a basic understanding of how the litigation process works is a must in today’s world. In Business Litigation Demystified, award-winning Quinn Emanuel trial lawyer Diane Cafferata walks U.S. and foreign corporate personnel through the U.S. litigation process.

Calling upon over 40 years of marketing experience, authors Al Ries and Jack Trout use vivid examples and fascinating anecdotes to explain the keys to today's tough, competitive marketplace. Learn how to avoid the danger of ego and arrogance, the need to understand trends, and many other crucial marketing lessons, as Ries and Trout point you solidly in the direction of success.

Learn about the story behind rogue traders with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. A rogue trader is an employee of a company who makes unauthorised trades on behalf of their employer. It is a way employees use their job to make fraudulent trades. Regardless of the economic climate, rogue traders work illegally to make up for company losses they have incurred while trading for their company.

In a time of sweeping media change, the four major networks struggle for the attention of American viewers increasingly distracted by cable, video games, and the Internet. Behind boardroom doors, tempers flare in the search for hit shows, which often get on the air purely by accident. The fierce competition creates a pressure-cooker environment where anything can happen.

Join Taylore Vance and Herb Roi Richards as they share the secrets of their success learned throughout their journey from the humblest beginnings to successful ranch owners living out the wildest of dreams. They fearlessly faced and overcame the threat of retirement and aging as a jobless couple, passionate and vibrant. They are nearly centenarians who have never acknowledged age or aging to be a limitation. Every day, you will find Taylore out managing the chickens and animals on the ranch while keeping up with the landscaping and maintenance of the organic garden, while Roi can be found ...

How can I become part of the solution? In the wake of the social unrest of 2020 and growing calls for racial justice, many business leaders and ordinary citizens are asking that very question. This book provides a compass for all those seeking to begin the work of anti-racism. In The Conversation, Robert Livingston addresses three simple but profound questions: What is racism? Why should everyone be more concerned about it? What can we do to eradicate it?

What if someone told you winning and losing are predictable and that you can influence your outcome by your actions and reactions? The Ten Laws of Winning provides a clear roadmap about the secret of living a winning life. This book draws from scientific research, expert knowledge, practical practitioners, and winning athletes to weave together a masterpiece of life-changing and thought-provoking insights. Each law provides the reader with an opportunity to think critically, reflect deeply, and grow immediately. The Ten Laws of Winning will create a winner's mentality that drives ...

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) has irrevocably changed our lives. Some of the change is good, and some of the change is bad. Social media brings people together and facilitates familial, social, and business relationships. As with all technology, or anything else in life, common sense and good judgment are essential. Without common sense and good judgment, social media can be harmful, and it can have dire social, financial and legal consequences. In my practice I have seen or heard about many instances where people have used poor judgment. When poor judgment goes viral, ...

The research is definitive and sobering: rich people who win the lottery stay rich. That's their normal state. Middle-class people who win the lottery soon end up back in the middle class, because that's their normal state. And those who are broke and win the lottery quickly return to being broke. The amount of money you have (or don't have) reflects who you are. If you think broke, you'll always come back to being broke. And if you think wealthy, you'll always return to wealth.

Circle of Greed is the epic story of the rise and fall of Bill Lerach, once the leading class action lawyer in America and now a convicted felon. For more than two decades, Lerach threatened, shook down and sued top Fortune 500 companies, including Disney, Apple, Time Warner, and—most famously—Enron. Now, the man who brought corporate moguls to their knees has fallen prey to the same corrupt impulses of his enemies, and is paying the price by serving time in federal prison.

Whether it's rising out of bankruptcy, handling a divorce, being a parent, leading a work team, or building a business from scratch, the science of applied behavior analysis has five scientific laws of life and leadership that are proven by the authors will lead you to success.

As with any specialized field, the language and terminology used in the legal profession can be complex and specific. Without a solid grasp of legal terminology, it can be difficult for law students to understand the material they are studying, communicate effectively with their professors and classmates, and ultimately practice law with confidence.

Made popular by the book The Secret and the movie by the same name, the law of attraction is quite simple. It just says that like attracts like. So, if you focus on bad things, you will attract disaster. If you focus on good things, you will attract happiness. But this is easier said than done. It sounds easy, but many people find it difficult when they try to follow this principle. They want something, they focus on the lack of it, and that's what they get...lack of it. This is where most people tend to go wrong....

The book emphasizes the importance of having a growth mindset, continuously improving, and being open to new ideas and approaches. It also stresses the significance of being authentic and empathetic in sales, understanding the needs and perspectives of the customer, and adapting to different situations.

In a rapidly changing world filled with uncertainties, one thing remains crystal clear: customers are increasingly fickle and no longer care about loyalty to any particular company. In addition, many well-intentioned companies are falling short of customer expectations, despite every organization’s potential for excellence.

Domine el Examen de Contratista Clase B: Su Guía de Negocios y Leyes para Contratistas Profesionales es una guía de estudio completa diseñada para ayudar a los aspirantes a contratistas a aprobar el Examen de Contratista Clase B y tener éxito en sus carreras. Esta guía cubre temas esenciales como estructuras empresariales, responsabilidades legales, contratos de construcción, derecho laboral y gestión de riesgos, ofreciendo explicaciones detalladas y ejemplos del mundo real adaptados a la industria de la construcción. Con capítulos sobre gestión de proyectos, licitaciones y ...