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Thrive in a world with unwritten rules… before now. The Corporate Life Survival Guide is a detailed how-to book on mastering office politics. With chapters on workplace life, situations to avoid, and achieving a work/life balance, it draws on the author’s quarter century of experience as an employee, contractor, and consultant. Insightful guidance and illustrative anecdotes will help you understand important missteps, the consequences, and how to prevent them. Always practical, the book will quickly improve the savvy of workers who are new to office life, making a successful career ...

Why do some companies always get great people? What strategies will work to attract the next generation of top talent? Why do some employees get lazy on day 91, while others continually raise the bar? How do I know if my new hire will work well with our culture? Every business has a financial plan; most companies have an operational plan; few have a people plan. The most significant expense on most income statements is people, and it often gets the least attention. If you are struggling to get everyone rowing in the same direction, to help you turn your business strategy into business ...

Matsuo Basho - Haiku Poetic Tome Tribute, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown, pays homage, respect and honor to his masterful crafted Haikus, rooted in reflections that primarily focused on more than a few key themes relating to: stillness and movement touting travel writing, nature, as well as historical and literary concerns engaging in the Japanese culture and vernacular while embracing his ethical impressions.

Understanding Gifts: The Intersection of Natural and Spiritual Abilities" is an insightful exploration into the dynamic interplay between the innate talents we are born with, known as natural gifts, and the divinely bestowed abilities, known as spiritual gifts. Delving into the significance of gifts in human life, the book navigates the diverse cultural and belief systems that shape our understanding of these unique endowments. From discerning and developing these gifts to serving within the Christian community and the broader world, the narrative addresses challenges, controversies, and ...

Transforming Workplace Culture from the Inside Out: A Guide for Leaders In Transforming Workplace Culture from the Inside Out, Nicole reveals the powerful connection between personal well-being and organizational success. This practical guide is designed for leaders who are ready to make lasting changes in their workplace culture by first addressing their own mental and emotional health. Through her Inside-Out approach, Nicole teaches leaders how to detox from personal mental and emotional toxins, leading to healthier relationships, better communication, and a more engaged and motivated ...

What if you found your father living with your mother’s murderer? Burnt out from death, mayhem and relationships gone sour, former special forces operative Rayna Tan returns home to Vancouver to recharge, only to discover her father is hiding the illegal Mexican student who killed Rayna’s mom. The principal of a Canadian private school duped the teenager and her friends from an impoverished village with promises of free education and living expenses. But if it’s too good to be true… Deception and lies were the real price. The school is a front for a drug operation. Rayna’s mother ...

Uncover the mysteries of the ancient Mayan culture by exploring their sophisticated mathematical and astronomical knowledge, also, learn about how the Maya used numbers for simple counting, timekeeping, and astronomical observations. Discover how the Mayan calendar and numeric systems were used to determine the cycles of the seasons and the movement of the stars, and how they helped the Maya to identify favorable days for planting and harvesting crops. With this book as your guide, you’ll appreciate the Mayans’ mathematical acumen and the legacy they left behind.

Have you moved to a new country and found yourself struggling to feel at home? Whether you followed your spouse abroad, relocated for work, or left due to political unrest, adjusting to life in an unfamiliar place can be overwhelming. Surviving Voluntary Exile helps you navigate the emotional and practical challenges of expatriate life, offering strategies to overcome obstacles and build a fulfilling future. With guided exercises, recommended readings, and journal prompts, this book empowers you to embrace change, find your footing, and create the life you’ve imagined in your new home.

MM (LGBT) Erotic Romance and part of a three book series. What if myth and reality were so intertwined that they became the same? In the unseen corners of our world, away from human eyes, Eldric battles with his celestial lineage that alienates him from both domains. As a Nephilim, offspring of both divine and earthly origins, he holds abilities that could either protect humanity or lead to its demise. Torn by his mixed heritage and pursued by those who fear his immense power, Eldric finds refuge in the expanses of the hidden realms. But can one ever truly escape their fate? When Jamie, an ...

Chasing Money: Finding Peace Beyond the Hustle You’ve done the grind. Built the side hustles. Started the businesses. You’ve chased money in circles, trying to feel secure, successful, or seen. But even when the checks came in… something still felt missing. In Chasing Money: Finding Peace Beyond the Hustle, Steph Wynne shares a raw, real journey through ambition, missteps, reinvention, and clarity. This isn’t a how-to-get-rich guide, it’s a deeper look at what we’re really after when we say we want “success.” Inside, you’ll explore: The emotional cost of always chasing the...

Transform Your Life and Leadership Applying the five transformative principles of the Human Operating System is so much more effective than hacking through the forest of leadership trade books, workshops, and management techniques. Many of these tools can be helpful, but they often function more like apps or accessories rather than a deeper operating system that can offer meaning, direction, and coherence to everything you might do as a leader. Jack Nicholson and Rob Murray have been developing the Human Operating System over many years of work with executive leaders, teams, and ...

"The best account to date of Elvis Presley's life during his years of military service." - Review by Alan Hanson, author, Elvis '57 Has the full story of Elvis Presley’s military service ever been told? Elvis Presley served in the U.S. Army for two years and while most biographical accounts seem to quickly skim through the “army years,” author Trina Young argues that this period was perhaps the most significant and life-changing time in The King of Rock and Roll's life. Captivating untold stories have been coming out over the years involving the highs and lows Presley experienced as a...

The culture wars are at the heart of American politics, and they are tearing the country apart. Wokeness is at the center of this debate. This book delves into how social justice fanaticism, or Wokeness, festers in universities and then spreads throughout society. It covers topics like diversity training, microaggressions, control of language, affirmative action, obsessions around race and gender, campus uprisings, and the chilling effect these ideas have on freedom of speech. The Left has used the term "cultural hegemony" to describe how the Right has control over America's institutions, ...

In today's digital age, eSports has transformed gaming into a legitimate career path, captivating millions of youth worldwide. Raising Digital Athletes equips parents with the tools to support their child’s gaming passion while fostering balance, wellness, and success in the competitive gaming world. Key Topics Covered: The Evolution of eSports: Understand how competitive gaming grew into a global phenomenon. The Gamer’s Mindset: Explore motivation, cognitive benefits, and skill development in gaming. Balancing Gaming and Life: Practical strategies for a healthy balance between gaming, ...

Esu is a well-known powerful Orisa notorious for being a childlike and mischievous sly god who enjoys creating confusion, playing tricks on people, and delights in disrupting people’s lives for no reason; quite the contrary, Esu uses tricks, confusion, and accidents as teaching instruments. Unlike most philosophical and religious figures, Esu does not spend parables to elucidate lessons of integrity, morality, and spirituality; instead, Esu uses tricks and accidents to teach lessons of patience, humility, suitable attitudes, and virtuous behavior. The purpose of Esu and His Morals is to ...

According to historical sources, visual symbols are utilized to highlight individual ideas, concepts, groups or persons. In some cases, understanding what a symbol stands for is quite easy. But that’s not always the case. In fact, there are symbols that are complex and their interpretation may prove very challenging. And yet, their importance can be determined by realizing how they have contributed to understanding historical images. People from all over the world utilize symbols for expressing abstract notions or thoughts. They also use them to point out to specific ideologies, or ...

Many Christians struggle with the idea of church membership. This means that they do not join their local church as members. They then miss out on a huge range of spiritual and practical benefits. This booklet explains why church membership is both biblical and beneficial, and how it results in ‘righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit’ (Romans 14:17), blessings for believers, and glory for God. It gives biblical, cultural and practical encouragement for Christians to join their local church as members. Christians must believe Jesus, who said, “It is more blessed to give than ...

Based on years of experience turning around and building up anemic organizations, Dennis Campbell ("DC") brings his popular keynote talk about The 7 Pillars to business leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives in this timely and compelling book. Through sharing transformational experiences and anecdotes, DC demonstrates the "How" and the "Why" of building an unbeatable company and culture in a straightforward, practical, and compelling program instituting these critical pillars that serve as the foundation for legacy leadership.

This comprehensive exploration of idioms examines how these colorful expressions reflect cultural values across different societies. Consider the Vietnamese saying "The monkey knows which tree to climb," reflecting how wisdom involves knowing whom to approach for help, or the Turkish adage "A dog with money is called Mr. Dog," highlighting how wealth can change social dynamics. The text delves into several key categories including life wisdom, relationships, work, emotions, travel, and cultural identity. Take the Ethiopian proverb "Destiny hides in the roots, not in the branches," ...

What makes a Human? A frozen world on the edge of civilized space has a deadly secret. The indigenous people, known as the Ixtyl are human-looking to be sure, but they have characteristics so unique there was doubt they are naturally acquired. Human? Or genetically modified creatures? Humans, including Indigenous peoples, are heavily protected by law. Genetically modified creatures are not. GeeMo's are like lab rats who have no rights, no hope, and no future. The tribe lives on a planet rich with an invaluable ore: One men are willing to kill for. When Certified Genomist Damien Durne is ...