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Born into a life of hard work, English housemaid Annie Wood arrives in New York City in 1911 with her wealthy mistress. Wide-eyed with the possibilities America has to offer, Annie wonders if there’s more for her than a life of service. Annie chooses to risk everything, taps into courage she never knew she had, and goes off on her own, finding employment in the sewing department at Macy’s. While at Macy’s Annie catches the eye of a salesman at the Butterick Pattern Company. Through determination, hard work, and God’s leading, Annie discovers a hidden gift: she is a talented fashion ...

Labeled one of the 50 best spiritual books of 2021 by Spirituality & Practice, and a Catholic Media Association award-winning book for 2022. Antiracism is essential to becoming all that God calls us to be. Using the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola as the framework for exploring the ways Christ calls us to the work of antiracism, author Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ weaves together stories from his own life, from the life of Ignatius, and from Black history. He writes that antiracism is not an optional aspect of the spiritual life. The goal, however, is not that we will reach a state of ...

This short book considers a short (about thirty-seven page) speech given by the existentialist philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) in 1945. In this speech, "Existentialism is a Humanism," Sartre defended existentialism against its critics. I consider what lessons of wisdom we can take from Sartre's speech. But I do that in a critical way--not in the sense of being hostile or negative but in the sense of examining and weighing what Sartre says to see where I agree and where I disagree. Like him or not, Sartre is a great thinker who is worth considering even if you may reject some or all...

The author describes the easy to learn InnerEthics Ethical Awareness Tools that a practitioner can use to identify their own motivations and conflicts of interest and recognize common precarious ethical situations. The Tools also help the practitioner assess the balance of safety, encouragement, and connection within the therapeutic container. and rebalance these elements as needed. The book is a guide to maintaining ethical awareness by means of self-supervision, formal supervision, or peer consultation groups. It explains the special structure of an InnerEthics peer consultation group ...

What happens when the art of storytelling meets the speed of machines? In The AI Effect: How Artificial Intelligence Is Rewriting the Rules of Public Relations, Nick Leighton – communications strategist, agency founder, and global advisor, delivers a playbook for the future of public relations in a world powered by artificial intelligence. With wit, clarity, and a sense of urgency, Leighton challenges PR professionals to stop reacting to disruption and start designing within it. AI isn’t coming, it’s already here. It can write press releases, analyze sentiment, even mimic tone. But ...

In a world rapidly transformed by artificial intelligence, your ability to thrive depends more on your mindset than your technical skill. Rewiring Your Mind for AI isn’t a technical manual—it’s a survival guide for working professionals, students, educators, leaders, and anyone navigating the accelerating impact of generative AI. Author and educator David A. Wood, Ph.D., argues that the most important shift we need to make isn’t learning to code or mastering AI tools—it’s updating our thinking. In this book, you’ll discover how your long-held beliefs, assumptions, and habits ...

It's not called Net-Sit or Net-Eat, it's called Net-Work! This book is about how to build a powerful personal network in order to create a highly successful business based on our experience in the global networking group, BNI. What would your business look like if you worked your network to the point where others were referring business to you with both confidence and consistency? For most professionals they are not receiving a steady stream of referrals and the only thing worse is not knowing why. If you knew why some refer big business to you without hesitation and why others do not, you ...

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...

Workaholism is the one addiction our society applauds, thus making diagnosis elusive. Work addiction robs us of our relationships, health and feelings of accomplishment. Workaholism doesn’t apply only to paid employment—many workaholics are keeping busy nonstop with non-work activities such as volunteering, social media, household chores and social engagements. Alexia uses down-to-earth language and every day struggles to capture the pain of this crippling and baffling addiction and the possibility of recovery in a unique daily reader. She weaves the tools, steps, principles and slogans...

Most Projects, across all industries in the world, continue to be exposed to the unexpected and sometimes unexplainable cost and schedule overruns. In some instances, the overruns have serious financial and schedule implications. In this publication, the authors share an easy to follow Project Controls Methodology called Simplified Integrated Project Controls. The main purpose of this Methodology is to manage scope, schedule, budgets, cost control, and EPC risks in a single “Integrated” Work Breakdown Structure (IWBS).

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.

I was all set on having a great day until my best friend Nate gave me the bad news: our district manager was coming to the store to deliver our performance reviews. Even though I'm a good employee, I absolutely cannot stand putting on the dog-and-pony show for our district manager, Adam Reynolds. To make matters worse Nate, who's gay, points out to me that he thinks Adam is really hot! Furthermore, he tells me that with a body like mine, an older guy like Adam will definitely be checking me out. The thing is I'm not gay. That all gets into my head, so when Adam arrives, I end up screwing ...

Refreshing. Loved this story. Eli put it down, and Lauren singing a different tune. It was great reading a story about a different couple where the man was not a billionaire with the woman appearing to be helpless and needy. I recommend buying the book, you will not be disappointed.~ Bookworm ****************** Lauren Shaw needed to find a date that could stand in as her “plus one boyfriend” for her ex’s wedding. Only she hadn’t dated anyone since her old boyfriend, being the cheater that he was, had done as his title implied - and that had been a year ago. Damn Marcus for roping ...

Break Free From Your Bad Habits It begins innocently enough. You find yourself drinking more than you used to. Or you’re watching too much tv, rarely exercising, or eating things that make you feel sick. You know you’ve gotten yourself into a bad habit, but you also feel powerless to change. “It’s too late now,” you think. “I’m too old [too fat, too far gone].” You’re stuck—trapped in a pattern you know is unhealthy, feeling like there’s no way out. But what if you’re wrong? What If You Could Change Your Life In Only 30 Days? What if you could watch as an ordinary ...

I thought I was safe. Just two nights a week on stage at a club that’s over an hour from home. But then I see her, and I know my life will never be the same. No one in town knows about me. Not even my best friend. I’m always so careful to keep Makayla hidden. She’s a part of me that no one outside the club will ever see. But when Kiana finds out — when she asks me for just one date — I let my guard down. Only a little. But it’s too much. My heart pushes me closer to her, but my world unravels with each step. Until I finally have to choose between her and the safe, empty life ...

Harnessing both mental and physical strength, this guide delves deep into the symbiotic relationship between the mind and muscle, offering holistic lifestyle choices beyond mere fitness routines. From understanding the essential mind-muscle connection to leveraging mindfulness, visualization, the role of breath, and the power of positive affirmations, each step serves as a dynamic tool tailored for individual growth. Challenges become opportunities as these principles equip readers with resilience, transforming not only their physical achievements but also their mental fortitude. Beyond ...

Have you ever felt like your life was under attack for no clear reason—like unseen hands were sabotaging your progress, relationships, and peace? What if the delays, losses, and spiritual resistance you face are not random, but calculated assignments from the wicked? The enemy has been scheming, but God is ready to expose, overturn, and defeat every wicked plan against your destiny. The battle is spiritual—and so is your breakthrough. While the wicked set traps in the dark, God is revealing their secrets in the light. In Wickedness of the Wicked Exposed & Defeated, you’ll uncover the ...

After many requests for another Mediumship Book, I am excited to introduce the sequel to my first book “Beginning Mediumship Workbook: How to Develop your Mediumship Skills.” In this book, "Teach me Mediumship," I will be guiding you through: Understanding the fundamentals of Mediumship – Gain a solid foundation in what Mediumship is and how it works. Preparing yourself for Mediumship – Learn the necessary steps and mindset to help you get ready for practicing Mediumship. Developing your psychic abilities – Enhance your innate psychic skills through targeted exercises and ...

Nothing is worse than a Karen. Her mouth was annoying to listen to so I stuck my dick in it.

The Delilah Effect: A Tale of Magick, Seduction, and Conquering the Impossible Okay, so I was just a writer living at home, minding my business, until I found myself entangled with Astaroth—yeah, the demon. Turns out, he opened doors to a world of magick, power, and passion I never dreamed of. Enter Malik: my magickal lover, soulmate, and partner in crime. Together, we form a force no one can break. But not everyone’s thrilled with my newfound power. There's this ancient, jealous dark force that wants to destroy everything I’ve built. But guess what? I’m not backing down. Oh, and ...