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In the competitive and often complex world of nonprofit funding, establishing and managing an effective grant program is crucial for sustaining and expanding your organization's impact. "Launching a Successful Grant Program: A Guide for Nonprofit Professionals" provides a comprehensive roadmap for professionals who are ready to navigate the intricacies of grant management and leverage this crucial funding mechanism to its fullest potential. This guidebook is tailored specifically for founders and development leaders of small to medium-sized nonprofits, particularly those managing one-person...

In this astounding account, Wall Street's notorious bad boy - and original million-dollar-a-month stock chopper - leads us through a drama worthy of The Sopranos, from his early rise to power to the FBI raid on his estate to the endless indictments at his arrest, to his deal with a bloodthirsty prosecutor to rat on his oldest friends and colleagues - while they were doing the same.

This is The Shift, where “for the love of the game” has given way to an exclusive world of wealth and greed. Learn about it from someone who has lived it as a coach, mentor, and most importantly, as a father.

These are the extraordinary realities of the NHS frontline. From the historic junior doctor strikes to the 'humanitarian crisis' declared by the Red Cross, the overstretched health service is on the precipice. This is a powerful polemic on its systematic degradation, and a letter of optimism to that same health service and those who support it. It captures with tenderness, a new doctor's experiences of an NHS at breaking point.

Fresh out of training, Dr. Chuck Radis moves with his wife and daughter to Peaks Island, Maine, to fulfill a Public Health scholarship obligation. Absent-minded and initially oblivious to island mores, Dr. Radis slowly adapts to a medical practice where x-rays and advanced laboratory testing are available only on the mainland.

Enhance your practice and improve outcomes for autistic clients with this indispensable guide by world-leading autism experts Tony Attwood and Maxine Aston. Drawing on research and firsthand accounts from autistic individuals and their partners, it equips therapists with the essential knowledge and practical strategies needed to provide affirming, effective support.

Mighty Greyboar, the world's greatest professional strangler, is dissatisfied with his lot in life. The work is steady and the pay is good, but what, he wonders, is the point of it all. But when he learns that there is a Supreme Philosophy of Life, Greyboar the Strangler is born again! Still, just how can a professional man in good standing pay the bills with all this philosophical exploration getting in the way.

In 1919, British scientists led extraordinary expeditions to Brazil and Africa to test Albert Einstein's revolutionary new theory of general relativity in what became the century's most celebrated scientific experiment. The result ushered in a new era and made Einstein a global celebrity by confirming his dramatic prediction that the path of light rays would be bent by gravity. Today, Einstein's theory is scientific fact. Yet the effort to "weigh light" by measuring the gravitational deflection of starlight during the May 29, 1919, solar eclipse has been clouded by myth and skepticism.

Introducing "The Art of Letting Go," an insightful new eBook that seeks to guide you through the sometimes labyrinthine stages of ending relationships, and more importantly, fostering a healthy approach to moving on. This groundbreaking volume represents a unique journey, mining the complexities of interpersonal relationships, offering a fresh and enlightening perspective about why and when they might need to end. Explore the many facets of emotional exhaustion, lack of mutual respect, constant conflict, and lingering dissatisfaction that add to the challenge. Through "The Art of Letting Go...

There has never been a better time to be a screenwriter. The recent explosion of cable and streaming services has created a huge demand for movies, limited series, and those long running “bingeable” shows that can hook viewers for years. Before streaming cable networks, the internet, and home entertainment systems radically changed how we consume our entertainment, there was a clear dividing line between writing for feature films and writing for television. That distinction no longer exists. Most major writers, filmmakers and movie stars are now eager to work on projects for the ...

One of the world's best-known attorneys gives us a no-holds-barred history of Jewish lawyers: from the biblical Abraham, who argued with God on behalf of the doomed sinners of Sodom, through modern-day advocates who have changed the world by challenging the status quo, defending the unpopular, contributing to the rule of law, and following the biblical command to pursue justice. Entertaining and aggressive - which is what you'd expect from this author - this audiobook should appeal to anyone interested in justice.

In "Breaking into AI: The Essential Guide for Young Professionals and Students in 2024," The Insight Job Academy presents a comprehensive manual designed to navigate the dynamic world of Artificial Intelligence. As AI continues to shape industries and revolutionize our daily lives, this insightful guide equips ambitious young professionals and students with the essential knowledge and skills required to succeed in this rapidly evolving field. Packed with practical advice, real-world examples, and expert insights, this indispensable resource lays out the key principles, tools, and strategies...

In this 2024 edition of Ethics & Professional Development for Addiction Counselors, Dr. Marcus Mottley defines and clarifies a wide number of ethical issues and dilemmas involving conflicts of interest, boundary issues, confidentiality, professional behaviors and the core obligations, roles and responsibilities of addiction counselors. In this 2024 edition, he also covers topics such as Telehealth and Virtual Counseling, Integration of Technology into Counseling, Social Media Use, the Legalization of Cannabis, Recovery Oriented Care Models and Peer Support Counseling. Addiction ...

Master the art of conversation: Discover how to engage anyone in meaningful dialogue effortlessly, even if networking events have always caused you a dreaded case of 'social anxiety'! Have you ever been trapped in a gathering, struggling to strike up conversations, retain attention, or end them gracefully? Have you ever been left on the sidelines, watching others breeze through professional negotiations while you struggle to express your ideas? You aren't alone! Every day, countless others grapple with the same fears and uncertainties, making seemingly simple social interactions appear like...

In this landmark medical narrative, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Mark Johnson and Kathleen Gallagher chronicle the story of Nic Volker, the Wisconsin boy at the center of a daring breakthrough in medicine - a complete gene sequencing to discover the cure for an otherwise undiagnosable illness.

All you need to know about formatting your screenplay to align with professional standards in a quick-reading and to-the-point page turner. The author Robert L. McCullough has nearly 300 produced script credits and is a founder of The Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards, The Diverse Writers Outreach Awards, The Wiki Screenplay Contest, and The Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards. With an M.A. in Screenwriting, an MFA from The American Film Institute, and a long professional career of promoting aspiring writers into working professionals at every major studio, he now ...

Are you drowning in debt or living paycheck to paycheck? 90-Day Financial Turnaround is the lifeline you’ve been waiting for – a personal finance workbook that guides you step-by-step to budget smarter, pay off debt faster, and achieve financial freedom in just three months. Whether you’re a millennial dealing with student loans, a parent with mounting bills, or a young professional aiming to finally get ahead of your finances, this practical guide will empower you to take control of your money. In this 90-day program, you will learn to: Break the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle: Create a ...

While most currency trading and foreign exchange books focus on international finance theory or simplistic chart-based strategies, The Art of Currency Trading is a comprehensive guide that will teach you how to profitably trade currencies in the real world. Author Brent Donnelly has been a successful interbank FX trader for more than 20 years and in this book, he shares the specific strategies and tactics he has used to profit in the forex marketplace. The book helps investors understand and master foreign exchange trading in order to achieve sustainable long-term financial success.

Great Pyrenees Training: Are You Ready to Train Your Great Pyrenees? Because, this Great Pyrenees Dog Training Book and System begins From the Car Ride Home. Meaning, you can benefit right away, while achieving almost instantaneous, positive dog training results with this Great Pyrenees Dog training book from day one. Even if you had your Great Pyrenees for a while now. Here’s Why: You see, it’s all about how you communicate directly with your dog. That is what makes the success difference in training your Great Pyrenees Dog. It’s that critical moment realized when you really begin to...

No one wants to go into a tenuous situation blind and fumbling for words. Rather than shy away from a difficult situation or conversation, The Conflict Resolution Phrase Book, is the ideal resource to help anyone prepare for and prevail in these situations. Some situations are unpredictable, and you can't plan for every conversation, but having the right words on hand empowers you to stand up to conflict rather than run from it. The more you practice confronting and even embracing conflict, the stronger that habit will become.