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Are there innovation truisms that hold from one initiative to the next? Are there strategies that appear again and again in the success stories of businesses as varied as gaming and cloud infrastructure? Are there behaviors common to creative leadership in every role, from research to sales? And if these patterns exist, could they be distilled into teachable practices? These are the questions Dean Carignan and JoAnn Garbin, two senior innovation leaders at Microsoft, set out to answer.

On the Admissions Beat, veteran dean of admissions Lee Coffin from Dartmouth College and a range of guests provide high school students and parents, as well as their counselors and other mentors, with "news you can use" at each step on the pathway to college. With a welcoming, reassuring perspective and an approach intended to build confidence in prospective applicants, Dean Coffin offers credible information, insights, and guidance—from the earliest days of the college search, to applications, decision-making, and arrival on campus. He does so by drawing on nearly 30 years of experience as ...

In this raunchy collection, good boys turn bad under their dominant older masters, who force them to explore their most primal and submissive desires. Featuring: Daddy's Punishment Dominated by My Best Friend's Dad Submitting to My Wrestling Coach Roleplay with Daddy

In the fall of 1995, Dr. Saray Stancic was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. By 2003, she walked regularly with a cane, had given up virtually all unnecessary physical activity, and was on numerous medications, all with horrible side effects. After stumbling upon some studies that linked MS outcomes to diet and lifestyle, Dr. Stancic undertook a radically different approach to managing her illness.

When 25-year-old Ian’s mom leaves for a weeklong vacation, she trusts her husband, 50-year-old Arthur, to look after the house—and her son. But Ian quickly realizes being alone with Arthur stirs feelings he’s tried to ignore. As Arthur works on a broken sink, Ian catches him shirtless, and the moment ignites a passion the both of them have tried to suppress. What starts as a charged encounter quickly spirals into something deeper, something that crosses a dangerous line, one that threatens to unravel their lives if they can't keep it secret.

Discover the series from new independent author Anthony Dean that has sold over 40,000 books in 2025! Amazon readers say: This is an enthralling series, full of imaginative plot turns and big ideas, appealing characters, and good writing. // The series just keeps on giving. // The entire series is the best read ever. // Very addictive, sort of the "tune in next week to find out what happens" style of writing. // These books are so well written, they are truly a joy to read. // If you haven't read this series, what are you waiting for? // Definitely my favorite series. // I cannot recommend ...

I just can't seem to get it up when I'm with my girlfriend. I have no idea what's wrong with me. My stepdad recommends me to a doctor who specializes in this kind of sexual dysfunction. He says Dr. Deon is known to fix problems like erectile dysfunction right up. I arrive at my consultation to meet the famous dark-skinned Black doctor. He shakes my hand and we make long lasting eye contact. I feel a twinge in my pants--a reaction to his strong, firm, dominant grip. I've never felt that with my girlfriend. My stepdad was right. My problem is getting better already. But the consultation has ...

An eerie light proclaims the arrival of a mysterious watcher in the woods. And one solitary man begins a desperate battle against something unknown - and unknowable.

Nestled on a lonely stretch along the Pacific coast, quaint roadside outpost Harmony Corner offers everything a weary traveler needs - a cozy diner, a handy service station, a cluster of motel rooms...and the Harmony family homestead presiding over it all. But when Odd Thomas and company stop to spend the night, they discover that there’s more to this secluded haven than meets the eye - and that between life and death, there is something more frightening than either.

Discipline meets desire in this three-story collection featuring dominant, seasoned coaches and the young men eager to please them. Coach Bradley – College basketball coach Bradley Palmer is all about control—on the court and off. When he forms a connection with one of his star players, discipline takes on a whole new meaning. Boxing with Coach – Late-night training turns into something more erotic when dedicated young trainee Beau and his silver-haired, muscle-hardened boxing coach, Brent, push each other past their limits. Submitting to My Wrestling Coach – On the mat, obedience ...

In this bundle, daddies and their boys engage in risky business on beaches, in alleyways, and the woods. Hearts are racing, hips are thrusting, and everyone's hoping they don't get caught. Featuring: Scout's Honor Scout's Trust Camping with Dad Pounded by Officer Pruitt Cuffed by Officer Carter Seduced by Officer Carter

Once there was a girl who ran away and joined a traveling carnival. She married a man she grew to hate - and gave birth to a child she could never love. A child so monstrous that she killed it with her own hands.… Twenty-five years later, Ellen Harper has a new life, a new husband, and two normal children - Joey loves monster movies, and Amy is about to graduate from high school. But their mother drowns her secret guilt in alcohol and prayer.

Corbin is one of those elusive raven shifters and the best assassin in his flock. The Council of Paranormals assigned him to watch a 19 year old witch with orders to kill if need be, but the last thing he expected was to fall for his mark. Now that he knows who she is, what she is...will he follow orders or stray from the path?

For anyone seeking to live at the center of God's purposes, Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire points the way to new spiritual vitality in the church and in your own life.

Today, neuroscientists are imaging, mapping, testing, and dissecting the source of the worst behavior imaginable in the brains of the people who lack a conscience: psychopaths. Neuroscientist Dean Haycock examines the behavior of real life psychopaths and discusses how their actions can be explained in scientific terms, from research that literally looks inside their brains to understanding how psychopaths, without empathy but very goal-oriented, think and act the way they do.

Quick, roll your stats! Now are you good? Evil? Or just whatever you want to be? Want to stay human or become something else, say like an elf, dwarf, or gnome? Make sure to choose your abilities and skills with care, they may just save your life. Oh, and don't forget armor and something to hit things with. Join Jason as he figures all of this out and decides what path he will walk as the world around him changes drastically without notice.

I just married my fiancé, Leslie, and I can't tell her my darkest secret: I have the hots for her hunky dad. After the reception, Percival calls me into his study for a talk. He says he's glad I married his little girl. But here, in private, I may learn Percival is keeping secrets of his own. Secrets that will change my relationship to my father-in-law forever.

My roommate, Brad, is taking me on this workout plan. Bradley is this really buff Christian guy. Bench presses about 300 because he’s so stocky. From Utah or somewhere and went to church group every Thursday at 7 PM. His pecs hug those plain t-shirts he always wears. Plain t-shirts and khaki shorts that hug those thick thighs. I’ve never had a girlfriend, but do I think I’m gay? Nah. I still like tits. I still fantasize about sliding into girls. But also, some nights I think about Brad sliding into me instead. I wonder how that would feel.

In this set of four short stories, the perennial struggle to catch the bad guys gets the supernatural treatment. Like holding a murder trial in a twilight zone, anything can happen—but in the end, justice will be served. In “Judge and Jury,” a violent gang tries to make its own rules. But out West, a kangaroo court is the only law, and this time, there’s a ghost in attendance. He knows the truth about their terrible crimes, and he won’t stop until someone pays for it. Capital punishment gets a vengeful twist in “The Wheel,” as the victim’s family gets involved in choosing ...

Agile Project Management For Dummies introduces you to the planning and execution approaches that can help you complete projects more quickly, with higher quality and using fewer resources. For companies in any industry―not just software development―agile project management reduces waste and increases transparency, while addressing customers' ever-changing requirements. You'll learn all the important terms, tools, and concepts, so you can infuse agility into your projects right away.