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Darren's power is simple: Get hard, hit hard. An elven priestess begs Darren Lindler to save her people, believing him to be a hero sent from the heavens. Already, Darren can tell that's not true, fighting within himself not to jump on the shapely elf. Led to a lavish dinner and his pick of the eager female staff, Darren discovers his appetites are nearly insatiable. All is revealed when Darren fails the Archpriestsess's test. Darren is a man tainted by demonic power—an infernal card in his heart. Imprisoned for the crime of existing, Darren must fight his way to freedom, saving the women...

Niccolò Machiavelli famously wrote, "There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things." That's what this book is about - innovation far more audacious than a new way to find a restaurant or a smart phone you can wear on your wrist. Harvard professor Amy Edmondson and journalist Susan Salter Reynolds explore how to bring into being systems that transform human experience and make the world more livable and sustainable.

Inevitabilities are going to happen, regardless of what we do in life. The goal of this book is to develop tolerance, so we can charge through these difficulties. Building tolerance can be a push-pull. Many inevitabilities create uncomfortable feelings like anger, fear, sadness, depression, regret, and jealousy. As a result, we pull away from them because experiencing these emotions can be quite challenging. In doing that, situations can get worse, not better.

What entrepreneur or founder doesn't aspire to build the next Amazon, Facebook, or Airbnb? Yet those who actually manage to do so are exceedingly rare. So what separates the start-ups that get disrupted and disappear from the ones who grow to become global giants? The secret is blitzscaling: a set of techniques for scaling up at a dizzying pace that blows competitors out of the water.

With a nation seemingly more divided than ever, many worry that Americans risk losing ground on solving the complex, interrelated problems the country faces - including rising inequality, the specter of climate change, astronomical health care costs, and economic stagnation. The renowned economist Jeffrey D. Sachs offers a practical approach to move America toward a new consensus: sustainable development.

The Empath and the Narcissist is a practical guide to recognizing toxic relationships, breaking free, and regaining confidence. Whether you’re currently entangled with a narcissist, healing from past wounds, or protecting yourself in the future, this book gives you the tools to take back your power.

Building Wealth for Building the Kingdom is a simple, practical guide to help LDS families organize their personal financial plans to meet their unique goals. The book provides simple answers to questions like: How much should I be saving each month for my son's mission? How much should I be saving each month for my children's college education? How can I save enough to be able to retire while I'm healthy enough to serve a mission? Avoiding tips on pinching pennies, the book focuses on opportunities to save thousands or tens of thousands of dollars by making smart moves with big decisions, ...

After serving two terms in the Iron Army's Building Division, Flint Woodson is done with it all. With his four-legged friend at his side, he wants nothing more than to find a remote settlement, work as a guard or a builder, and find a wife. He doesn't care about filling his remaining nodes with Skill Stones or wasting his life looking for a Class. Wyldbloods like him aren't destined for greatness. But the realm is at war. The Fae are sick of humankind violating their treaties, their Wyld armies taking to the fields.

A brand's meaning—how it resonates in the public heart and mind—is a company's most valuable competitive advantage. Yet, few companies really know how brand meaning works, how to manage it, and how to use brand meaning strategically. This groundbreaking book provides the illusive and compelling answer. Using studies drawn from the experiences of Nike, Marlboro, Ivory, and other powerhouse brands, the authors show that the most successful brands are those that most effectively correspond to fundamental patterns in the unconscious mind known as archetypes.

Is self-doubt keeping you from pursuing your passions? Do you struggle with a fear of failure and pressure to fit in? Are you tired of being your own worst critic and questioning your worth? Here's the good news: There are proven techniques you can take advantage of to help you feel more comfortable in your own skin. But beware: There is a lot of misleading advice out there that focuses on adult audiences with resources that most teens have no access to.

Real Stories. True Struggles. Unstoppable Confidence. Sometimes, the hardest journey is finding our way back to believing in ourselves. In A Journey of Riches: Building Self-Confidence, courageous souls from around the world open their hearts to share stories of doubt, fear, hope, and triumph. Each chapter is a moving reminder that confidence isn’t something we’re born with—it’s something we build, moment by moment, often through heartbreak, failure, and the quiet decision to keep going. Inside, you’ll discover powerful stories like: • The Inner Rise: Rising into Confidence ...

Building a Comprehensive AI Model by Marc Stanford is your complete guide to mastering artificial intelligence, covering everything from beginner basics to advanced model development and ethical deployment. Whether you're a student eager to build your first AI model or a professional working on advanced Large Language Models (LLM), Generative Pre-Training Transformers (GPT), or autonomous systems for AI Agents, this book equips you with the tools, frameworks, and understanding to thrive in the AI revolution. Covering the entire development cycle—from defining problems and collecting data ...

Are you tired of attending networking events that lead nowhere? Do you want to build a thriving network of contacts that actually generates business? Look no further than Business Networking by Honorée Corder. With over two decades of experience as an executive coach and empire builder, Ms. Corder has distilled her expertise into a practical guide that will revolutionize your approach to professional relationships. This book isn’t about quick fixes or manipulative tactics—it’s about creating genuine connections that stand the test of time. Through her innovative 12x12 Matrix System, ...

Step into the revolutionary sphere of tomorrow's architecture with "Building Tomorrow"—a visionary exploration that beckons the curious and the bold to discover the synergies between cutting-edge technologies and sustainable building practices. This digitally guided odyssey brings readers face-to-face with the most transformative advancements reshaping the foundation of architectural design, forever. "Building Tomorrow" delves deep into the responsive architecture that breathes with life—dynamic structures that shift and adapt, beckoning an age where buildings are not merely passive ...

Embark on a transformative journey with your go-to guide for turning the dream of building your home into a reality. Whether you're a first-time builder or an experienced DIY enthusiast, this comprehensive book is your indispensable companion through every phase of the construction process.

Whether your goal is to open a neighborhood wellness business, work independently from home, or launch the next highly successful wellness brand, Building a Wellness Business That Lasts: How to Make a Great Living Doing What You Love is your definitive guide. This book will teach you how to translate your passion for wellness into a compelling business vision, weave that vision into an effective business plan, and leverage the latest technologies to accelerate your growth.

Alpha Teddy Connelly is a brilliant architect with the social skills of a brick. If he wants to catch the eye of the hot omega landscaper he can’t get out of his head, he’s gonna have to figure out how to say “hello”. Carlos Ramirez is less than a year from getting his engineering degree and getting out of his gang-infested neighborhood. Despite a terrible first impression, Carlos can’t get this gorgeous alpha architect out of his head.

All his life, Sam Trellis has been different. He doesn't sleep. He can't eat. He sees glimpses of the future. While he's tolerated his differences well, making billions off his psychic tendencies, he has questions. It's time for some answers.

Leo wanted to make something out of himself—and build dams. However, the world doesn't want dams. And it mostly doesn't want civil engineers. It doesn't want men who do any sort of building or fighting or grand design, it seems. So, when Leo finds his current girlfriend and boss being threatened by a brutal loan shark and all three of them get dragged through a portal to another world, it doesn't take long for him to decide this is the place for him. Plus, everyone has magic, and who wouldn't want that?

Welcome to the Startup Factory. Bring Snacks. So you want to build a Venture Studio? Great. You’re either a genius… or sleep-deprived enough to think managing 10 startups at once sounds like a good time. Either way, Venture Studio Blueprint: Building the Ultimate Startup Factory is here to be your co-founder that doesn’t ghost you mid-pitch. This isn’t one of those bland “business and money” books that ends with “and then they IPO’d!” This is your step-by-step, stress-tested, slightly sarcastic survival guide to building a startup-launching machine that doesn’t explode ...