Urban Business

Trapped in the clutches of a Zombie apocalypse, the City of Chicago, the murder capital of the U.S., unleashes the ultimate weapon, capitalism, by paying $1,000 for every Re-Killed Zombie brought to city hall, ushering in "The Great Zombie Gold Rush". Zombies never have a chance in a world where people realize 75 Zombies pays off their student loans, 40 Zombies buys them a Tesla, 5 Zombies wipes out their Visa debt...

Our world's challenges are too great and too complex for any one organization or government to address on its own. But solutions to these challenges do exist - and will be found through new partnerships bringing together the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. In Social Value Investing, Howard W. Buffett and William B. Eimicke present a new management framework for developing and measuring the success of such partnerships and provide tools to help maximize collaborative efficiency and positive social impact.

As the boss of a high-end nightclub in the West End and with a never-ending string of gorgeous women on his arm, Tony is the darling of the tabloids. However, despite his success, the little boy who lived on the streets is never far away. Desperate for respect, he’s driven to achieve more and more. Most of all, he craves the acceptance of Ralph Gold and to become a bigger part of his extensive web of organised crime.

Book Description for Drake & Ayanna Love isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it. Drake is a confident, smooth-talking graphic designer with big dreams, and Ayanna is a fiercely independent event planner focused on building her career. When their worlds collide at a party, sparks fly—but Ayanna isn’t looking for distractions. Determined to win her over, Drake slides into her DMs, kicking off a connection neither of them saw coming. What starts as playful banter quickly turns into late-night convos, deep vulnerability, and undeniable chemistry. But love isn’t all rooftop dates ...

The news media thrives on bad news. In recent years, the political climate has become vitriolic and divisive, our country seems more polarized than ever, and news feels inescapable because technology has significantly increased its reach. People who like to stay informed need a lift. Most people are aware that what they eat greatly impacts their physical health: junk food is bad, vegetables are good.

Doctor Dread has committed his life to producing reggae music and releasing it on his label, RAS Records. He has become one of the world's foremost reggae producers and has worked with almost all the genre's icons: Bunny Wailer, Black Uhuru, Ziggy and Damian Marley, Gregory Isaacs, and others. This audiobook, full of behind-the-scenes stories, has shocking chapters that reveal aspects of reggae never before explored.

Diet and exercise are both great ways of helping to fortify a healthy being. But neither of these two mundane solutions will ever supersede the power of the human psyche. To put the mind last as a solution in overcoming a physical ailment is indeed the foremost fundamental error that human beings commit during their quest for absolute wellness. If you desire a life full of vitality, you must rid your life of perfunctory thought processes.

Take a trip into theheart of passion as seductive samba rhythms pulse in the warm evening breezes. Escape and savor these three scintillating stories set against the beautifulbackdrop of Brazil.... Two weeks in Rio - surely that's enough time for marketing VP Sydni Lawson to forge a lucrative merger. But instead of sweet-talking real estate mogul Gabriel St. James, she's being swept away by their sizzling and unexpected attraction.

Wildfire Resilience: Protecting Communities, Homes, and Businesses in an Era of Climate Change is an urgent and indispensable guide for navigating a world increasingly shaped by the forces of nature. This comprehensive ebook dives deep into the multifaceted challenges posed by wildfires, offering practical, actionable strategies to safeguard what matters most—your home, your business, your community, and the environment we all share. A Beacon of Hope in an Age of Escalating Wildfire Risk As climate change intensifies, wildfires are no longer confined to remote forests; they are impacting ...

Ella is tired of crying. She's more powerful than ever before, but her personal life has the wow factor of vanilla ice cream. When Bear asks her to investigate a series of mysterious deaths at the ultra-hip Cauldron Festival, Ella accepts a job as one of the comedy performers but doesn't tell anyone why she is really there, not even her excited sidekick, Vanessa.

When the truth comes out, nothing is ever the same. Lea thought keeping her secret was the safest choice for her daughter, for her friendship with Donna, and for her sanity. But lies have a way of surfacing. When Donna discovers the truth about London’s father, the fallout is brutal. Friendships are shattered, trust is broken, and Lea’s once-thriving business begins to crumble. Mia believed love with Kevin would finally bring her peace, but the past has other plans. Becca’s jealousy, Kevin’s unstable ex, and the mystery of Mia’s real father unravel everything she thought she knew....

Jeevan Vasagar, former Singapore correspondent for the Financial Times, masterfully takes us through the intricate history, present and future of this unique diamond-shaped island one degree north of the equator, where new and old have remained connected. Lion City is a personal, insightful and essential guide to the city and how its remarkable rise is shaping East Asia and the rest of the world.

Amidst Cleveland's Hustle, A Bookstore Clings to Hope... ...Will the secret millionaire's love write its salvation, or will shadows from his past seal its fate?Nestled in the heart of downtown Cleveland, Heart Hardcovers isn't just a bookstore—it's a symbol of resilience and dreams on the brink of fading into obscurity. Miriam Bennett, its spirited owner, stands at the crossroads of saving her beloved haven. As the digital age threatens the very essence of printed stories, Miriam’s determination is all that keeps the lights on. The rent is overdue, and hope is thin. Enter Elijah Stone, ...

Silicon Valley technology is transforming the way we work, and Uber is leading the charge. Upending our understanding of work in the digital age, Uberland paints a future where any of us might be managed by a faceless boss. Based on award-winning technology ethnographer Alex Rosenblat's experience of riding over 5,000 miles with Uber drivers, daily visits to online forums, and face-to-face discussions with senior Uber employees, Uberland goes beyond the headlines to reveal the complicated politics of popular technologies that are manipulating both workers and consumers.

Prayers for work and business for black men. This book has prayers for: new job, co workers, warfare, new business, and a deeper walk with God to name a few. An exciting Christian book of prayers for your work , family, business, and career.

BUSINESS AS USUAL They were victims once. Now, they’re the reckoning. When Jessica Monroe and Lucille Tanner cross paths, their shared pasts bind them in an unspoken alliance. Both women are survivors of violent crimes, determined never to be victims again. Though their methods differ, their mission is the same: to bring justice where the law has failed. With the backing of a powerful immigrant businessman who shares their scars and their cause, Jessica and Lou take aim at the predators that haunt their city. Operating under the radar, they deliver swift consequences to those who profit ...

And then daddy dearest enters stage left. So, I met my father. I beat the crap out of him, but I haven’t killed him yet. Yet being the operative word. I still haven’t made up my mind about that. I had my to-do list before I broke out of Scorchwood and killing him was a major part of my big kill list. I mean, the man framed me, sent me to prison in Hell, then had a mad warlock experiment on me. So, now we are uneasy allies. The fate of two realms is resting on my shoulders. That doesn’t mean I might not still decide to kill him if we manage to pull this off.

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history. From ancient times to the American Revolution to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has collected some of the most important and iconic speeches of all time and presented them in this series.

Jesus told us to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. We love the idea of it, but many of us are so busy it can be hard to live out. The past few years our culture has become more polarized with division and disrespect. As tragedies and social issues fill the headlines, the church seems to be nearly absent in the conversation. Love Our City presents our problem, how we can overcome it, and solid ways to fulfill our God-given mission.

A frantic phone call interrupts Amaka Mbadiwe’s new life in London. A renowned pastor has been assassinated in his hotel room while one of her girls, Funke, hides naked and terrified inside a sofa. Amaka is headed back to Lagos, and to a new world of private jets, money-laundering and mega-churches. With her trusted ally Police Inspector Ibrahim out of the country, and the hostile Inspector Musa breathing down her neck, Amaka must race against the clock to rescue Funke and untangle this twisted web of religion, power and politics.