New Era

Again and again, American taxpayers are asked to open their wallets and pay for a national security machine that costs $1.25 trillion operate. How is it possible that the United States Government gets it so wrong on so many critical issues, and so often? And if our expensive national security machine is not working, what can be done?

Literary Titan says fans of short stories will enjoy the loosely threaded stories that show life cannot be seen as black and white, as every situation always has gray areas. Colin, a wealthy, unhappy businessman waits for his wife at Windows on the World and dreams about the only woman he ever loved. (Casualties). Clancy flirts with the young woman who swims laps with him as his stroke-damaged wife waits for him at her nursing home. (Freestyle) A father grieves for his fireman son who died on 9-11. (Without a Trace) Missy has too much drink, falls out of her truck and gets run over by it. ...

Approached by an ecumenical society representing many faiths, from Judeo-Christians to fellow members of First Nations, Harold R. Johnson agreed to host a group who wanted to hear him speak about the power of storytelling. This book is the outcome of that gathering. In The Power of Story, Johnson explains the role of storytelling in every aspect of human life, from personal identity to history and the social contracts that structure our societies, and illustrates how we can direct its potential to re-create and reform not only our own lives, but the life we share.

Each Tudor monarch made their name with a Dudley by their side - or by crushing one beneath their feet. The Dudleys thrived at the court of Henry VII but were sacrificed to the popularity of Henry VIII. Rising to prominence in the reign of Edward VI, the Dudleys lost it all by advancing Jane Grey to the throne over Mary I. Under Elizabeth I, the family were once again at the centre of power and would do anything to remain there. With three generations of felled favourites, what was it that caused this family to keep rising so high and falling so low?

A romantic drama set in England that will certainly involve the reader from beginning to end. A moving story between the relationship of a father and son, Joseph, born with Down syndrome. Parker builds his career successfully yet success has its price. On a fateful day, Parker takes Joseph on a holiday trip to meet his literary idol, a children’s book author. For a second, Parker turns to buy food and his son is kidnapped, suddenly disappearing in the Parisian crowd. Consumed with guilt and facing an extreme financial predicament, he finds himself chasing his son in the middle of the ...

Discover the untold story of a generation that dared to dream, fight, and transform the world. "Fragments of a Generation - The Answer is Blowing in the Wind" is a compelling memoir that weaves together the personal and political, the spiritual and revolutionary. Through the eyes of Gora Devi, a pioneer of the 1960s counterculture, you’ll journey across continents and movements, from the heart of the Hippie revolution to the soul of India’s spiritual awakening. The year 1968, often simply referred to as ’68, marks a profound upheaval that stirred the collective consciousness across ...

Sid's book is a comprehensive exploration of innovative ideas aimed at transforming Test cricket and reigniting interest among fans. By addressing key aspects of the game, such as standardizing pitches, revamping the coin toss ritual, and integrating AI-assisted umpiring, Sid offers a fresh perspective on how Test cricket can evolve while preserving its essence. One of the key focal points of Sid's proposals is the standardization of pitches to reduce the home-turn advantage, thereby ensuring a level playing field for all teams. By advocating for fairer pitch conditions, Sid aims to enhance...

On the night of March 2, 1962, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, right up the street from the chocolate factory, Wilt Chamberlain, a young and striking athlete celebrated as the Big Dipper, scored 100 points in a game against the New York Knickerbockers.

"The AI Awakening: A New Era of Data Discovery and Growth" by Dr. Mozhgan Tavakolifard explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in business and personal growth. Bridging cutting-edge technology with human-centric values, it offers a unique perspective on leveraging AI for innovation, sustainable growth, and human potential enhancement.

Dynasties of the Sea is the first audiobook to examine one of the most powerful forces in global trade and economic development: world shipping and the magnates who drive the industry. Operating from Monaco to Hong Kong, London to Athens, Singapore to Oslo, shipowners and their financiers have changed the world in every way.

Historic turnarounds are now in play. Yet, at the same time, powerful forces seek to destroy the Judeo-Christian foundations which have secured America’s greatness. Awakening must prevail. Prayer must prevail. Life must prevail. The turnaround must be completed. You are called to be a change agent for this unprecedented prophetic moment.

At the inauguration of the year 2020, Christian prophets unanimously recognized that the Church was not merely entering a new year or season, but an entirely new era. To align with God and his purposes for this new era, it is vital that every Christian is aware of God’s directives, so they can move in sync with his spirit in the coming days.

In an era when people and money are flowing fast across international boundaries, physically and virtually, culture crashes have become increasingly frequent, says international business consultant Michael Landers. A culture crash is what happens when someone unwittingly offends, frustrates or mystifies a person from a different culture. This can lead to lost business, hurt feelings, damaged relationships, even international incidents.

Atrás queda la peor noche de mi vida. Nadie quiere decirme dónde está North, y lo último que recuerdo es su rostro cubierto de sangre. Pero las estrellas no sangran, ¿verdad? Con el amanecer de un nuevo día, comienza una época en la que solo el pitido de un monitor me mantiene con vida. Y cuando ese pitido finalmente se detiene, me enfrento a una realidad en la que la estrella del norte ya no brilla. Se ha destrozado en mil pedazos y nadie puede decirme cómo volver a juntarlos. Pero, ¿cómo vamos a encontrar nuestro camino a casa así? ¿Cómo voy a encontrar el mío… y North el ...

This is an absolutely hilarious novel. You will love it if you enjoyed Jimmy Breslin's "The Gang Who Couldn't Shoot Straight." If Mel Brooks was alive he would make it into a movie. It is available for a movie screenplay.

It is estimated that almost a million jobs will be eliminated in the traditional role of "salesperson" in the next five years in the United States. The signs of change are all around us. Buying processes have been altered in very specific and critical ways. The natural implications are that we must change the way we sell when our buyers change the way they buy from us. The sea change for what has been traditionally called selling has already started and momentum is building.

In Reinventing Discovery, Michael Nielsen argues that we are living at the dawn of the most dramatic change in science in more than 300 years. This change is being driven by powerful new cognitive tools, enabled by the internet, which are greatly accelerating scientific discovery. There are many books about how the internet is changing business or the workplace or government. But this is the first book about how the internet is transforming the nature of our collective intelligence.

En el mundo actual de los negocios, una buena estrategia no sólo consiste en mantener la cuota de mercado o construir trincheras para refugiarse de los competidores. En la era digital, las compañías más exitosas tienen un nuevo enfoque: reimaginar la experiencia del cliente interno y externo, crear oportunidades con crecimiento exponencial en el mercado, alcanzar la máxima eficiencia en sus cadenas de suministros y construir una ventaja competitiva a partir de plataformas, data y modelos de negocio tipo ecosistema.

Leading authorities analyze growing tensions in US-China relations and what this means for the future.

We are in a period of change. We need to think and act differently. The new world of work is significantly more digitized and decentralized than before—a transformation accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis. We need to orient ourselves differently to be successful, shifting from transactional to human-centric management, mindsets, and methods to deal with the faster pace of business developments, continuing uncertainties, more complex issues, and an increase in multidimensional projects.