Modern Age

A new edition of the number one book in the human computer interaction field! This book seeks to chart the technology-fueled changes taking place in the field of corporate governance and describes the impact these changes are having on boards and the enterprises they govern. It also describes what the future could look like once companies truly embrace the power of technology to change governance. Additionally, this book will provide a set of "suggested action steps" for companies and their boards focused on ways they can leverage technology tools to enhance governance immediately.

Many Christians today tend to view the story of medieval faith as a cautionary tale. Too often, they dismiss the Middle Ages as a period of corruption and decay in the church. They seem to assume that the church apostatized from true Christianity after it gained cultural influence in the time of Constantine, and that the faith was only later recovered by the 16th-century Reformers or even the 18th-century revivalists. As a result, the riches and wisdom of the medieval period have remained largely inaccessible to modern Protestants.

Embark on a thrilling journey through time with 500 Interesting Facts About the Age of Discovery, that bring history to life, and uncover the stories that shaped the world as we know it today. This audiobook is not just a collection of dates and names; it’s a gateway to an era of unparalleled exploration, innovation, and conquest. Examine the daring voyages of Portuguese, Spanish, British, French, and Dutch explorers.

Churches often realize they need to change. But if they're not careful, the way they change can hurt more than help. Leading practical theologian Andrew Root offers a new paradigm for understanding the congregation in contemporary ministry. He articulates why congregations feel pressured by the speed of change in modern life and encourages an approach that doesn't fall into the negative traps of our secular age.

A group of assassins re-surface and threaten the order of mages. The ancient sect of assassins known as the Invaders is hired to assassinate the elder mages. Little do they know they are puppets in a wider plot by the demon Helsa to impose a new world order. After surviving the demon battle, Karle and Shedek are unable to convince the Magic Guild to take the threat of the demon Helsa seriously. When an attack by magical creatures leaves Karle in the clutches of a secret sect of assassins, Shedek must uncover a complex plot to unleash a terrifying new weapon and install the demon Helsa as ...

Best-selling spiritual author of The Soul Searcher’s Handbook, Emma Mildon - the “goddess-messenger-girlfriend who may just lead you to your inner guru” (Katie Silcox, New York Times best-selling author) - provides a fascinating, fun, and inspiring exploration of female divinity throughout history, myth, and religion to help women understand, embody, and celebrate their inner goddess.

Written 200 years after Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln shared a birthday on February 12, 1809, this insightful account sheds new light on two men who changed the way we think about the meaning of life and death. Award-winning journalist Adam Gopnik's unique perspective, combined with previously unexplored stories and figures, reveals two men planted firmly at the roots of modern views and liberal values.

She's my little sister's best friend. She calls me Daddy. She's completely off limits. And she's mine. I had one job: look after my sister's best friend while she's away at college. If only she knew the half of it. Yeah, I give Fiona a place to stay, somewhere to sleep. My bed. Clothing optional. Bed-shaking nights mandatory. She started it. By teasing me. By calling me Daddy. By telling me what a good girl she'd be for me. I finished it by staking my claim and making her mine. I'm risking hell from my little sister for sneaking around. Having my fill of her best friend night after night. ...

Aurora Sinclair is about to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a small town baker. There's only one problem. The rundown bakery she inherited from her Uncle Jim is in serious need of repairs. How does Randall Woods fit into this equation? He's the best (and grumpiest) man for the job. The lumberjack with a troubled past knows exactly what Aurora needs to get her uncle's old bakery up and running in no time. If he's willing to help, that is... And who better to convince him than the sweetest new resident of Love Springs! Aurora bakes up a plan to persuade the grumpy lumberjack to help. ...

Don’t Share This Link: Creepypastas You’ll Wish You Never Read You clicked. You shouldn’t have. From haunted apps and cursed livestreams to group chats that resurrect the dead, this collection of digital-age horror stories will make you double-check every notification—and regret every click. Inside these thirteen terrifying tales, you’ll meet: A gamer whose face begins showing up in other people’s videos—smiling in places he’s never been. A girl who dreams of her favorite sleep streamer’s bedroom—until he starts dreaming of her too. A friend group haunted by an AI ...

The digital age we live in is as transformative as the Industrial Revolution, and Joshua Cooper Ramo explains how to survive. If you find yourself longing for a disconnected world where information is not always at your fingertips, you may eventually be as useful as the carriage maker post-Henry Ford. It's practically impossible to know where the marriage of imagination and technology will take us (sorry, Betamax and Kodak), and the only certainty is that in the networked world we will only become more intertwined.

If there is a one omnipotent God, God would be presence in every atom and cell of all living creatures, regardless evil or kind, strong or weak, we are all as one. And God never answers prayers. It is people who answer their own prayers by knowing how to connect and utilize the divine energy of the Creator and the God-like force in their own souls. Discover the deep knowledge of the cosmos by reading "Secrets of the Kabbalistic Tarot: Practical Wisdom for Modern Times." This revolutionary manual combines the rich symbolic meaning of the cards with the ageless teachings of the Kabbalah to ...

It is the late 1920's, the era of Babe Ruth, Charles Lindbergh, and Al Capone, and Walt is a Saint Louis orphan rescued from the streets by the mysterious Hungarian Master Yehudi, who teaches Walt to walk on air. The vaudeville act that results from Walt's marvelous new abiltiy takes them across a vast and vibrant country, where they meet and fall prey to sinners, thieves, and villains, from the Kansas Ku Klux Klan to the Chicago mob.

FIRST PRIZE: Reader’s Choice: Best SciFi Time Travel Trilogy -2023 SECOND PRIZE: Firebird Awards - Speculative Fiction - 2024 On the verge of finishing their Grail Mission, Brook and the Venusians' encounter with the Time Police reveal a dangerous anomaly forcing them to head to 1975 to determine whether the cause is a young Donald Trump, George Bush or Bill Clinton. Or maybe someone else. But their attempt to solve the mystery only leads to further disruptions which threaten to destroy the very fabric of space/time and their cool threads... or lead to Earth's conquest by reptilians ... ...

A masterpiece of Christian mysticism and a literary jewel of Spain’s Golden Age, Dark Night of the Soul by Saint John of the Cross has inspired spiritual seekers for centuries. This edition, carefully rendered into modern English, allows contemporary readers to enter its depth without stumbling over archaic language or obscure expressions. The accompanying commentary aims to bridge the 500-year cultural divide between the 16th century and today’s reader. It not only clarifies the symbolism and implicit theology in each verse but also offers insight into the spiritual experience that the...

Revolutions, reformations, and the Renaissance—it took a lot of movements to turn medieval Europe into what we know today. The world was shaped by Europe’s contributions to art, literature, science, culture, religion, and technology.

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HER BOSSY GRUMPY BILLIONAIRE This was supposed to be my dream job. But my new boss seems determined to make it a nightmare. Landing the top job at Maddox Real Estate is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to my career. I know I’ve earned it, so nothing is going to stop me from making it a success. Not even Victor Maddox himself. He can clear everyone from his path with that grumpy scowl. Everyone, that is, except the single most important person in Victor’s life—his daughter. But I don’t give up so easily. I know that I can make him appreciate my assets for the job....

Britain's most esteemed scholar of 16th and 17th century literature, Frank Kermode is also a noted author and professor. In this Modern Library Chronicle, he uses the context of the Elizabethan Era to link each of Shakespeare's plays to their probable years of creation. By portraying the bard's England in terms of its society, economy, and arts, Kermode provides an invaluable guide to understanding Shakespeare?s works.

As parents, it is easy for us to look back and see the shortcomings of our own education. Since many of us were taught in public schools, we often have a pretty good idea of what we don't want our children to learn. But what exactly should we give them instead?