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Few outside the security services have heard of 14 Company. As deadly as the SAS yet more secret, the operators of 14 Company are Britain's most effective weapon against international terrorism. For every bomb that goes off, 14 Company prevent 12. The selection process is the most physically, intellectually, and emotionally demanding anywhere in the world. This is the true story of one operator and of some of the most hair-raising military operations ever conducted on the streets of Britain.

Reading John Radically invites readers into a transformative exploration of the Gospel of John, challenging conventional interpretations and offering fresh insights into its profound theological depths. Rooted in a commitment to critical scholarship and a passion for spiritual engagement, this work examines the text with both a rigorous academic lens and a focus on its relevance for contemporary readers. This book presents a bold rethinking of the Gospel’s themes, characters, and narratives, revealing its radical calls to discipleship, community, and justice. By delving into the socio-...

Seguindo a trilha de vários policiais que embarcaram na trajetória meteórica do mundo do crime—como Adriano da Nóbrega, Falcon, Ronnie Lessa, Batman e Batoré—o jornalista Rafael Soares nos apresenta Milicianos, um impressionante panorama da complexa relação entre agentes da lei e criminalidade.

As they say, there are a thousand ways to use a knife. If one method isn't working, don't keep doing it. It's time you try another effective method to help students see themselves and the world from a different, much better perspective.

Children of Coercive Control extends Evan Stark's path-breaking analysis of interpersonal violence to children, showing that coercive control is the most important cause and context of child abuse and child homicide outside a war zone, as well as of the sexual abuse, denigration, exploitation, isolation, and subordination of children. The book provides a working model of the coercive control of children and illustrates its dynamics and consequences with dramatic cases drawn from the headlines and Dr. Stark's forensic practice.

In The Storytelling Edge, the strategy minds behind Contently, the world renowned content marketing technology company, reveal their secrets that have helped award-winning brands to build relationships with millions of advocates and customers. Join as they dive into the neuroscience of storytelling, the elements of powerful stories, and methodologies to grow businesses through engaging and accountable content.

Amazon Web Services in Action introduces you to computing, storing, and networking in the AWS cloud. The audiobook will teach you about the most important services on AWS. You will also learn about best practices regarding security, high availability, and scalability.

Conquer the RICP Exams: Your Guide to a Career as a Retirement Income Certified Professional is a comprehensive study guide designed to help aspiring financial professionals successfully pass the RICP (Retirement Income Certified Professional) exams. Divided into three parts, this guide covers essential topics such as retirement income strategies, risk management, tax-efficient distribution planning, Social Security optimization, and healthcare planning. The guide is structured to offer practical, real-world examples and in-depth explanations, preparing readers not just for exam success but...

This book may be viewed by some as a complaint, but it's not to be as it's a call to action. I was raised by lawyers, and although I wasn't abused in the classic sense, it was horrific. Professionals are living under a facade, and this is largely a part of the government misallocating responsibility and shirking its duties to the taxpayers and masses that make up the vast majority of people living across the US and the rest of the free world. All professionals are lonely individuals and most of them suffer from major depressive disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, psychopathy, or a ...

Individuals suffering from psychiatric or substance use disorders sometimes display any one of a number of frightening behaviors: verbal outbursts, physical threats and even violence. In this comprehensive guidebook, Ellis Amdur walks professionals working in healthcare and social services settings through a multitude of steps they can take to keep themselves, their colleagues, and their clientele safe. The focus of this book is behavior not diagnosis. The first sections of the book discuss specific behaviors ranging from such relatively minor irritants as reluctance to complete tasks and ...

As fandom sheds its longtime stigmas of geekiness and hysteria, fans are demanding more from the celebrities and brands they love. Digital tools have given all organizations - from traditional businesses to tech start-ups - direct, real-time access to their most devoted consumers, and it's easy to forget that this access flows both ways.

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, small businesses face unique challenges in capturing their audience's attention and standing out. "Marketing Mavericks: Proven Strategies for Small Business Digital Domination" is the ultimate guide for service-based business owners aiming to master digital marketing and achieve exceptional growth. Authored by leading experts from EnFuegoMedia and Roo & Wolf Ventures, this comprehensive book offers actionable insights and practical strategies to elevate your brand, enhance your online presence, and drive sustainable growth. Whether you're starting ...

America's Other Army brings the high-flying world of international diplomacy down to earth and puts a human face on a mysterious profession that has undergone a dramatic transformation since September 11, 2001. Through the stories of American diplomats, the book explains how their work affects millions of people in the United States and around the world every day and how it contributes directly to US security and prosperity.

Esta investigación sobre los servicios secretos mexicanos descorre las cortinas de historias en las que la sociedad debe mantener muy bien enfocada la lupa. Un deslumbrante trabajo de investigación, realizado desde las entrañas de los servicios de inteligencia mexicanos: el Centro de Investigación y Seguridad Nacional (CISEN), que culmina en este apasionante texto sobre un México secreto. Sergio Aguayo trata, con un lenguaje sencillo y ameno, la evolución de los servicios de inteligencia mexicanos desde 1918.

This is the first volume of the Lessons from the Trenches case study series. It is narrative account of two real-life cases that occurred at a small, rural hospital involving the preterm delivery of two babies between 26-28 weeks gestation. Each account is followed by two sections: Lessons Learned and Thought Questions. The focus is on the ways to foster empathy and compassionate intervention. The purpose of this case study series, Lessons from the Trenches, is to bring to life some of the vulnerabilities of the human experience and start a discussion about how we can best contribute to a ...

Every day across America, consumers face issues with credit cards, mortgages, car loans, and student loans. When they are cheated or mistreated, all too often they hit a brick wall against the financial companies. People are fed up with being run over by big corporations, and few have the resources or expertise to fight back on their own. It is no wonder consumers feel powerless: they are outgunned every step of the way. Since 1970, the financial industry has doubled in size. It is the biggest source of campaign contributions....

Before the White House and Air Force One, before the TV ads and the enormous rallies, there was the real Barack Obama: A man wrestling with the momentous decision to run for the presidency, feeling torn about leaving behind a young family, and figuring out how to win the biggest prize in politics. This book is the previously untold and epic story of how a political newcomer with no money and an alien name grew into the world’s most powerful leader. But it is also a uniquely intimate portrait of the person behind the iconic posters and the Secret Service code name Renegade.

A Comprehensive Guide to Self-Publishing The ability to publish a book at practically no out of pocket cost to the author started in November 2007 when Amazon introduced KDP Direct. Since then the number of shelf published books has increased exponentially. Writing and publishing are two entirely different activities. Experienced writers with the ability to create literary masterpieces may not have even a basic understanding of the process of publishing and promoting a book. This book describes the essential steps that must be taken by every publisher, traditional or independent to succeed ...

It's been months since Benji's former therapy dog, Elvis, was whisked away by the Secret Service, but Benji still misses him terribly. Luckily, because Elvis is now the president's dog, Benji can keep tabs on him via all the pictures and videos that are online. While watching footage of the president's speech on the White House lawn, Benji and his friends Alexander and Taisy notice Elvis doing something very strange with his tail. Could he be trying to send them a message?

On July 18, 1924, a mob in Tehran killed US foreign service officer Robert Whitney Imbrie. His violent death, the first political murder in the history of the service, outraged the American people. Though Imbrie’s loss briefly made him a cause célèbre, subsequent events quickly obscured his extraordinary life and career.