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Discover the thrilling, often shocking stories of opera’s greatest forbidden works in The Forbidden Operas: Banned, Lost, and Forgotten Works from the Opera World. Journey through the world of classical music where composers, driven by vision and passion, pushed the boundaries of their time, only to have their masterpieces censored, suppressed, or lost to history. Why were these operas banned? How did politics, power, and societal norms influence what was allowed on stage? From the suppression of Mozart’s secret Masonic symbols to the fiery revolution in Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera, ...

When someone asks what you do, is your first response “I’m a salesperson”? If you’re in almost any service business, that’s not likely the case. Actually, even though I teach, train, and write about sales, it’s not my answer, either. If you’re like many business owners and professionals, you love providing your products and services to your customers and clients more than you like the sales part. Why is that? Is it your perception of sales that’s holding you back? Does it make you feel dirty? Slimy? Sales is not a 4-letter word (it’s 5). When people think of a salesperson,...

This is the fourth in the series of Tarot Therapy books by Steve Hounsome. Originally published in 1999 the first volume in this series contained an exploration of the Tarot in a therapeutic and developmental light. The second and third volumes covered the Major and Minor Arcana cards respectively, looking at how the cards can be applied and utilized as embodiments of energy, to which we can respond for our well-being and growth. This series of books take the approach that the Tarot cards do not contain ‘meanings’, but instead embody and symbolize causal energetic forces active in our ...

Garth Ahlstrom has decided to retire from being the foreman at Three Rivers Ranch, and that means one thing: A big party! Kelly Ackerman has been at Squire's side at Three Rivers Ranch for fifteen years, and she's fed a multitude of cowboys. With her son off at college now, she uses her nervous energy over Finn to organize a huge retirement-slash-Christmas party, and she and Squire invite all the other ranch owners from around Three Rivers. With an ugly sweater contest on the docket, as well as multiple Christmas trees, dancing, a plethora of food, and an appearance from both Mrs. and Santa...

How does a couple balance intimacy with family life and meaningful work? Entrepreneurial Couples shows you how to assess strengths and weaknesses in each area of your life, improve communication with your partner, develop flexibility, and reexamine priorities. Offering a new way to design and live a more balanced, integrated and meaningful entrepreneurial life.

Do you know how to lead a project that someone else started? You know taking over an existing project is not the same as starting from scratch. Despite a recent global survey revealing that 67% of projects finish with a different Project Manager that they started with, almost all Project Management methodologies and books assume a fresh project start. The reality is that few PMs have full control over the triple constraints (scope/quality, budget, and schedule) when joining an existing project team. Are you frustrated by PM books that assume that the PM has a blank canvas, when most of the ...

The Focus Factor: How to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Productivity, and Achieve More In a world overwhelmed by distractions, your most valuable resource isn’t time—it’s your focus. The Focus Factor is your essential guide to mastering the art of concentration, reclaiming your attention, and achieving more with less effort. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional, or creative, this book shows you how to cut through the noise, boost your productivity, and take control of your goals. Inside, you’ll discover: Proven strategies to eliminate distractions and sharpen your focus ...

Are you ready to take the plunge into publishing your book? Not so fast. The difference between a poorly written book and a publication that can capture hearts, change lives, entertain, or inform lies in the words. Your job, as author, is to get the words in the right order. Every. Word. Matters. First-time authors, and even veteran writers, go down rabbit holes with their writing, and sometimes it’s the editor who helps dig them out of those traps. Nothing like an amateur blunder to label your manuscript substandard. Amateurish. Real writing takes place after you have the bones down ...

If you are a Hofheins or come from the line of the Hofheins family, it is likely that you have heard of Jacob Hofheins. Jacob and his brother Peter were the first Hofheins to immigrate to the United States from Germany. They both were baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and traveled across the plains with the early pioneer saints. If you have a last name that is even remotely close to Hofheins it is likely you have come from the lines of these two faithful brothers. Their descendants are now wide and far reaching, with many different variations in the spelling of ...

Enter into a journey of self-discovery and sophistication with "The Style Handbook," your complete guide to understanding and perfecting personal style. Be prepared to redefine your fashion narrative as we take you through a comprehensive exploration of style, from its basic elements to finishing touches, leaving no stone unturned. Chapter One introduces you to the bedrock of personal style its meaning, importance, and how it differs from fleeting trends. Then, we journey inward with a self-assessment exercise tailor-made to illuminating your unique style. We map out your body shape, eye ...

Melody Mazyk lives under a microscope. As if being a black female senior manager in corporate America wasn't enough, she's the architect of a most unusual diversity issue; eighty percent of leadership positions under her, are held down by women of color. As power is the mother of protest, they were bound to come under attack. The attack comes from Dominic Counsel - a bitter black man with processed hair and a fat white wife, who recruits a few luscious men to woo the top black female executives into complacency and destroy this corporate utopia of Black Girl Magic. Melody and her high-...

-An invitation to true freedom and lasting happiness, Evolved Consciousness: Inner Work Essentials emerges as a beacon of light in a world where external noise often drowns out our inner voice. This is not just a book; it's a journey towards your true self, guiding you towards tranquility, personal power, and profound spiritual transformation. Through its pages, this book invites you to explore the depths of your being, using powerful affirmations as tools to unlock your limitless potential. -Transforming Words for Spiritual Healing and Growth not only teaches you to formulate daily life ...

Winner, 2019 Independent Press Book Awards | Winner, Kirkus Top 100 Indie Books of 2019 | Finalist, 2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards | Finalist, 2019 National Indie Excellence Awards | Finalist, 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards | Finalist, Book Excellence Awards A Step-by-Step Master Class on Starting & Completing Dream Projects, from a 3-Time Inc. 500™ CEO with Three Decades of Experience in Silicon Valley 5 OUT OF 5 STARS -- "Daglow writes with the authority that derives from a personal success story and in prose that is both elegant and enjoyable... Packed with wisdom...

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, until it doesn’t. It was one hot night and I wanted so much more. But the next morning, she was gone. The only thing she took with her was my heart. I never figured love at first sight was real, but it was. Skip forward eight years later and guess who shows up needing a job? Just so happens that I need an assistant. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. She’s a smart cookie, though, and feels the tension between us. I’m not sure if it’s lust, love, or my need for revenge, but I’m not giving up without a fight. My lover turned enemy,...

If planning on moving into an RV for a life on the road or a new home in a far away place, the urgency to get rid of that last obstacle may become an obsession. I know because this happened to me. The thought of selling a home without the assistance of a “Real Estate Agent” sends most people into panic. All the paperwork seems overwhelming not to mention trying to direct buyer traffic to your house. If you want to sell your home fast (and most of us do) the first instinct is to try to find a good real estate agent. You can interview several agents, search the Internet for the most ...

Is God asking you to cultivate hope in a hard place? Is the cry of your heart to restore things long broken? Do you have a passion for seeing the goodness of God blossom here on earth as it does in heaven? Join us on a journey to a desperate community - Ngombe Compound, Lusaka, Zambia and learn how a life-changing ministry started and is flourishing. See how James 1:27, which says, "true religion that God our Father accepts is this - to look after orphans and widows in their distress..." is being lived out in practical ways. Run by local teens passionate about serving the widows in their ...

Step into the battleground of spiritual warfare armed with newfound vigor and determination. Inspired by the words of Smith Wigglesworth, this empowering guide invites you to ignite a fierce passion against the forces of darkness, bolstering your divine authority as a believer. The enemy lurks, preying on the weak and sowing discord, but you have been chosen to stand against him, to uproot his insidious plans. Dive deep into the scriptures, unearth the age-old secrets of warriors of faith, and learn how to use them in today's tumultuous world. Drawing upon essential verses, like 1 John 3:8 ...

A semi-biographical collection of stories told from my point of view. These are funny, exciting, and sometimes horrifying true tales of my experiences working above and below the surface of the water. The jobs were on dams, bridges, and oilrigs in rivers, lakes and the oceans.

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Lead with purpose. Fulfill your legacy. Save the republic.The United States has a powerful purpose - "all are created equal", "E Pluribus Unum", and "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness”. But this is not our reality as 97% of us are unhealthy, 84% of us are stressed out, 78% of us are paycheck to paycheck, and most of us no longer believe in the "American Dream". And these are just the averages - life is much worse for women and BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, e.g., $.01 of wealth in Black families for every dollar of wealth in white families. Given our political polarization and ...