Practical World

Leadership isn’t what it used to be—and that’s exactly why the stakes have never been higher. Gone are the days of rigid hierarchies and “my way or the highway” management. In a world defined by constant disruption, generational shifts, artificial intelligence, and global chaos, yesterday’s leaders are today’s liabilities. To survive—and thrive—you must evolve, or risk irrelevance. Lead with Purpose or Be Led by Circumstance by Douglas Sims, PhD, is more than a leadership book; it’s a wake-up call. Dr. Sims doesn’t deal in clichés or feel-good fluff. He’s been in ...

The world isn’t broken beyond repair—it’s waiting for you to begin. Tikkun Olam for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Repairing the World is not a book of theories or slogans. It’s a hands-on guide for people who want to make a difference but aren’t sure where to start. Whether you light candles on Friday night or not at all, this book welcomes you into a centuries-old tradition of action, justice, and compassion—reimagined for today. You’ll quickly discover that you don’t need to change everything. You just need to change something. And this book shows you exactly how. Learn ...

Empowering, insightful, and psychology-driven, Beyond Beautiful is filled with proven, no-BS strategies for proactive self-care. This stylish and practical handbook takes a deep-dive into all of the factors that make it hard to feel good about yourself, and offers sage answers to tricky questions. Beyond Beautiful is a much-needed breath of fresh air that will help you live your best life, know your worth, and stop wasting any more precious energy and mental space worrying about the way you look.

Protect yourself in under 15 minutes. No belts, no fluff—just real-world skills. 15 Minute Guide to Ass Kicking delivers a direct, no-nonsense approach to surviving real violence. Written by veteran self-defense instructor Michael Morton, this guide teaches you how to think fast, strike hard, and stay alive when things go sideways. Learn how to: ✅ Target the body's most vulnerable points ✅ Train for chaos, not comfort ✅ Perform under adrenaline-fueled stress ✅ Master the mindset of a survivor Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced martial artist tired of fantasy-based ...

Master ChatGPT and open up a world of AI innovation in just one weekend without losing precious time on complex jargon! Are you motivated to harness AI profitability but find yourself tangled in technical terms? Are you looking for practical applications of ChatGPT that fit seamlessly into your busy schedule? Do you wish to keep up with your AI-savvy peers and use this cutting-edge technology to fuel your career? If these questions resonate with you, you're in good company. Many IT professionals and busy workers are seeking ways to not only understand AI but monetize it to enhance ...

Would You Survive World War III? When the world shuts down and civilization collapses—do you know what to do? If your answer isn’t crystal clear, this book could literally save your life. Informational Text In a global war, survival isn’t luck—it’s strategy. How to Survive World War III is the ultimate practical guide to facing the unthinkable. From physical and mental preparation to post-collapse rebuilding, Elizabeth Hope—expert in survival and social resilience—offers real-world advice, actionable steps, and critical knowledge that could mean the difference between making ...

Test automation is a fantastic field of engineering. Unfortunately, most test automation efforts fail soon after being initiated. From the many promises of ease of automation to oversimplified vendor demonstrations, it's easy to spend significant time and cost pursuing test automation with little to show in the end. If only there was a way to avoid the pitfalls encountered when embarking upon test automation? Greg Paskal shares his best insights learned as a successful test automation engineer.

This book is your hands-on guide to understanding, designing, and deploying AI agents that do more than chat — they act. Whether you're a beginner or a technical professional, you'll explore how intelligent agents are automating real-world tasks across industries like customer support, e-commerce, healthcare, finance, education, and software development. Inside, you'll learn: What AI agents are and how they work Key tools like LangChain, Flowise, and Make.com Real use cases with workflows, tools, and diagrams How to build agents with or without code What’s coming next in autonomous ...

Understanding Hinduism: A Beginner’s Guide to the Beliefs, Practices, and Spiritual Wisdom of India’s Ancient Religion Are you curious about Hinduism but don’t know where to start? Understanding Hinduism is your accessible and engaging guide to exploring the world’s oldest living religion. Whether you’re a spiritual seeker, a student of world religions, or simply interested in the cultural richness of Hindu thought, this book breaks down the core beliefs, practices, and philosophies in a clear and respectful way. In this comprehensive introduction, you’ll learn about: The sacred...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world—are you ready to embrace it? Whether you're curious about AI or looking to understand its impact on your life and career, AI for Beginners is your essential guide. This practical book breaks down complex AI concepts into easy-to-understand insights while exploring its real-world applications across industries.Inside, You’ll Discover: ✅ The Fundamentals of AI – Understand how artificial intelligence works and its key components. ✅ AI in Everyday Life – From virtual assistants to smart devices, see how AI enhances your daily ...

The life of a highly sensitive person (HSP) is atypical, colorful, stimulating, painful, beautiful, and confusing all at the same time. Sometimes, your sensitivity might be beneficial, other times…extremely overwhelming. Why do you feel SO much? Why does the world feel as though it crashes onto you like a tidal wave, while others seem to experience it as the gentle ripples of a pond?Highly Sensitive is a comprehensive guide to navigating life for those who have it turned on to the max.

Written with self-evaluations throughout the book, Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice helps you ascertain and eliminate the parts of your life that are causing more anxiety than happiness. So give this a listen, and then go to that party, start that new book, create a new goal - or don’t. Make that decision, and be confident in it: It’s the first of many of its kind.

In an era where artificial intelligence can create content indistinguishable from reality, how do we separate truth from fiction? In FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions, cybersecurity and deception expert Perry Carpenter unveils the hidden dangers of generative artificial intelligence, showing you how to use these technologies safely while protecting yourself and others from cyber scams and threats.

With exemplary biographies of Angela Covadonga Bachiller, Andrea Bocelli, Jim Abbott, Franklin Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, Temple Grandin, Annie Jump Cannon, Frida Kahlo and Ray Charles, and an insightful introduction written by authors who overcame their own disabilities and handicaps, this book provides meaningful, practical guidance and resources for parents of children with disabilities, their teachers - and the children themselves - to understand how to transform a disability into “this-ability.” Ultimately a challenge against ableism, the authors astutely observe everyone will ...

We see a culture that promotes success at all costs, and working women are falling for it. It's happening every day. Priorities are shifting. Things are getting done...but are we doing what matters most? And that's why we wrote this book. This is the story of how we traded the lies of the world for the truth of our loving Father—the lessons we learned that challenged culture's "good things" so we could find the greatest thing. The book you're about to listen to is really a conversation—a conversation that pushes back against our culture with a Gospel-centered approach to work.

ABOUT THIS BOOK This priceless treasure will open your eyes to depths of divinity that is possible for man manifestly in the physical world and how to rule this world, universes and heavenly realms via the divine nature within. In this book are also teachings on what God revealed to me on how you can attain the full stature of Christ in just three years through some diligent specific spiritual exercises. This is a priceless book that you will love to have, to read and read again for enlightenment

Unlock Your Leadership Potential with Mindset for PMP Are you ready to develop the adaptive mindset of a top-performing project manager? If the answer is YES, then Mindset for PMP is the perfect resource for you!If you find yourself struggling with high-pressure decision-making, team leadership, or staying focused under stress, this book provides the mental frameworks and practical tools to bridge the gap between knowledge and execution. This isn’t just another theory-heavy book—it’s a hands-on guide packed with real-world scenarios, practical exercises, and leadership strategies to ...

Knowing how to recognize, trust in, and act on your intuition can directly connect you with the higher power of the universe and allow it to become your guiding force. In this interview with Kathryn Altman, internationally renowned speaker and best selling author Shakti Gawain presents an easy-to-understand method for developing your intuition. Shakti shows you how simple and natural it is to connect with your intuition, distinguish it from your emotions, and use it to improve your life. Furthermore, Shakti guides you through the process of identifying your intuition, helps you face the fears that often come up in this process, and offers practical guided meditations to help you tap into your intuitive voice.

Have you ever felt that an invisible force shapes your decisions or alters your destiny? This manual reveals how African American, Indigenous, Celtic, and Mexican traditions have used rituals, divination, and connections to the sacred to heal, protect, and transform lives. You will learn to interpret the Tarot and Spanish Deck with pinpoint accuracy, deciphering hidden symbols in each card. With detailed instructions for purification ceremonies, invocations to deities such as the Orishas, and ancestral techniques of Santeria and shamanism, this book is a master key to unlocking the latent ...

Effective business communication is a skill that anyone can develop. From interview strategies to high-stakes negotiation tactics, 10 Skills for Effective Business Communication offers practical strategies to improve communication skills and help you succeed in your career. Equal parts research and actionable advice, this book applies effective strategies from the world’s most successful professionals to common workplace scenarios.