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The Simple Side of Human Resource Management Managing People Should Not Be Difficult, Boring or Scary Learn how to understand some of the more complex aspects of human resource management in a simpler context. If you are interested in understanding human resource management in greater detail, but you are just not in the mood for those stale academic written, hard to understand, boring textbooks, then this book is just for you. If you are simply looking for additional information and wish to supplement your existing knowledge on human resource management, well then this book is for you. For ...

A schizophrenic teenage girl’s manic one-sided romantic obsession with a hog faced poet leads her down a path of confusion and paranoia; while she attempts to seek enlightenment and answers to her ever evolving state of mind, it feels to her, the people in her life will do anything to stop her journey towards becoming illuminated to the mysteries of the universe. Drugs! Angst! Hospitalization! Suicide! Mental Isolation! Poetry and Pig Parts! Ah so is love. In the case file, Ashley reported hearing voices as early as eight years old. The same year her birth mother tried to drown her in a ...

In these two poems, Iqbal discusses the fall of the Muslim ummah, probes into its causes, shows his bereavement and offers a solution along with a message of hope. In the first poem, Iqbal complaints to God about the deplorable condition of the Muslim world and society and prays for divine help. In the second poem, which he wrote a few years later, he relays a response to the complaints on behalf of God. In elaborating the causes of the rise and fall of the Muslim ummah, Iqbal hoped that Muslims would use them as a springboard for reviving their former status of prestige and glory. Iqbal's ...

Snowstorms, prophecies, and a fated mate who wants me gone… I’m not in Colorado anymore. I thought working a double shift in a blizzard was bad enough. Then I stepped out into the storm, and it swallowed me whole. Now I’m in a kingdom of ice, and the man in charge is none other than Jack Frost himself—cold, arrogant, and really not thrilled that I’ve shown up as his so-called mate. Jack says my warmth is a danger to his world, that I’m destined to ruin him and his frozen realm. Instead of sending me home, he keeps me trapped in his towering castle, where his wintry gaze and ...

Build a Kingdom. Defend the Innocent. Unite Hearts Across Races. When gamer Mason finds himself trapped in a world where magic is real and the stakes are life and death, he doesn’t just survive—he builds a thriving territory from the ashes of chaos. After seizing independence in a brutal frontier war, Mason must now lead. Refugees pour into Riverwood. Political factions threaten fragile alliances. And a growing harem of powerful women—each with their own secrets and strengths—joins him in a bond forged by choice, not conquest. But with corruption infecting even his most trusted ...

For a witch trained as a demon hunter, werewolves, ghouls, and vampires are all in a day’s work. But Red has no memories of her past — not even her real name — and her cases keep inching her closer to the truth. She comes to LA to solve a murder. The trail leads to Kristoff. Handsome and dangerous, the vampire is more than her prime suspect. He might hold the key to her mysterious origins. As the death count grows, she sinks into a supernatural conspiracy as the city teeters on the brink of civil war. Red needs to keep her wits sharp. And her stake sharper. Or she'll die before she ...

When Phillip is abducted, his family's hidden secrets and the town's dark mysteries come to light. Josie must confront the prejudices of their small community and uncover the sinister truth to bring her son home. A tale of courage and resilience, this story dives deep into family bonds and the shadows lurking in a seemingly peaceful town.

Attention Earthlings! Are you tired of the same old dating apps? Looking for *something* out of this world? Well, buckle up and prepare for a cosmic twist with "Sex Spiders from Sagittarius Six"! Join the Aranei, the universe’s most amorous arachnids, as they seek love and companionship among unsuspecting humans. Forget swiping right; these charming critters are here to inoculate your heart… and maybe other things! Karen Kidder thought she was just running a peaceful farm—who knew she’d be the center of a cosmic matchmaking spree? As our eight-legged friends weave their silken web ...

What would you do if your best friend’s daughter disappears? USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Judith Lucci delivers an explosive thriller featuring retired Richmond homicide detective Michaela McPherson and her retired K9 Angel who will stop at nothing to find her best friend’s missing daughter before it is too late. Is she the victim of a human trafficking ring? Allison, newly graduated from dental hygiene school, never returned following a job interview with Dr. Dude, the local celebrity dentist, but police have no evidence to charge him, and she is officially a ...

In May 2020, the publication of a scientific paper on the rejuvenation of rats shook the foundations of the community that studies the possibility of undoing aging. An average epigenetic rejuvenation of 54% of the animals was reported in the article, in addition to the reversal of dozens of biochemical markers of old rats to values typical of young rats. The main developer of the treatment that led to these results was Dr. Harold Katcher, author of The Illusion of Knowledge. The reception of the specialized scientific community to the experiment was shock, with the phrase "it's too good to ...

When Dr. Adam Markham is diagnosed with an incurable cancer he agrees to participate in an experimental study. The study has several goals, two of which are to cure his cancer and genetically enhance his body. He is placed in suspended animation for a procedure that is expected to last months or at most a few years. Unfortunately, while he is sleeping WWIII ends civilization. Adam awakens in a deadly new world after decades instead of the much shorter time he was expecting. Together with the Artificial Intelligence that inhabits a carbon based nanotube computer installed in his brain he ...

An advanced civilization once existed on the Earth before it was utterly destroyed. What happened? This is the first book of an alternate history depicting the world before that cataclysm. The evidence points toward a global flood set off by large meteor strikes. This is the next book following "The World Before the Flood". A man from our age, Bill McKay, time-travels to the century before the Great Flood and now lives in a world with advanced technologies, interplanetary travel, transhumans, and visits from angels. Bill has slipped through time and is now facing the final 100 years before ...

Decidido a encontrar a su hermano y traerlo de regreso a Belt, Uragan llega a Wind Park, un pequeño aeropuerto privado a las afueras de Las Vegas, lugar de reunión habitual de todos los aficionados al paracaidismo de la zona. Está decidido a encontrar a George Jenkins, el piloto que se llevó a Lesta, para obligarlo a decirle su paradero. Con lo que no cuenta es con los ojos color miel de su hija Jennifer, ni con el deseo que despierta en él cada vez que están cerca. Jennifer es una mujer feliz. Trabaja en lo que más le gusta, como instructora de paracaidismo en un pequeño aeropuerto...

Kalisa: I never imagined my life would spiral into the chaos of the supernatural underworld. As a nurse, my days were filled with healing and hope, not darkness and danger. But one fateful night changed everything. Thrust into a world I barely understood, I found myself bound to Ruslan, a demon incubus and mob boss with a temper as fiery as his powers. He was rude, relentless, and ruthless—everything I despised. But when I saw him in the hands of his enemies, beaten and broken, all I saw was another tortured soul, someone who needed saving as much as I did. Ruslan: Kalisa was the last ...

Sleep. Eat. Perform. If you work in a high-stress, high-skill environment, this book is for you! The human body is a complex machine. Just like the planes that we fly, every part of it must be maintained and fueled properly in order to work as intended. A failing system is not an option when lives are on the line. The Pilot Factored explores the performance pyramid that must be catalyzed in order to reach the peak: Sleep, Nutrition, Fitness and Cognition. Here's what aviation professionals are saying: “An informative, comprehensive, applicable guide for professional pilots” - L. Harmond...

"There is not and has never been tension between God's sovereignty and man's free will." How can God's absolute sovereignty coexist with genuine human freedom? For millennia, this central free will dilemma has challenged Christian philosophy and theology. It forces rigorous thinkers to confront the tension between God’s foreknowledge/predestination and the human experience of making real choices. Must we compromise God’s power or human agency? Many discussions comparing Calvinism and Arminianism end here, suggesting an irresolvable paradox. Resolving the Free Will Dilemma argues ...

Dive into a captivating romance that defies all boundaries. When human omega Ethan joins the government's Orc Integration Program, he's tasked with helping orcs adapt to human society. But little does he know that his life is about to change forever when he crosses paths with Rokar, a fierce alpha orc warrior. Their worlds collide in a whirlwind of desire and intrigue, as Rokar's stoic exterior conceals a gentle heart that enchants the spirited Ethan. As they navigate the trials of a modern world together, their connection grows into a love that is as powerful as unexpected. But their love ...

If you love bear shifters, sexy alphas, and bad boys that leave you begging for more, then you will love Bears of the Wild! Alpha’s Enemy A family feud that could end in true love or death! Brother’s Best Friend His best friend’s little sister isn’t so little anymore. And this alpha will do everything possible to claim her as his own. Bear’s Fake Bride He's a bear. She’s a wolf. They shouldn’t be together, but they can’t be apart. Alpha’s Nanny He’s a strong, powerful alpha. She’s a nanny he can’t resist. The only problem is she’s a human. Content Warning: Explicit...

Her name is Emily Cantor, and she has already accomplished so much. She's not even thirty, but she has earned her PhD, tenure, and now she is the youngest department chairwoman at Thorpe University. Up until now, she has worked incredibly hard, pushing herself to succeed, no matter the sacrifice. And yet, something has to change. Although Emily is fixated on professional success, she knows she needs to make her husband happy. Strangely enough, she's not really interested in feelings or the relationship itself. Rather, Emily knows that it would look bad if she got a divorce, so she's willing...

Have you ever been manipulated or seduced? Would you like to learn more about how it works and never make the same mistake again? This book introduces the reader to a novel outlook on human nature. It suggests, with examples, how behavioral techniques that are mostly associated with psychopathic and narcissistic behavior are not necessarily always evil but, in fact, ride on an axis of motive and intent. By explaining Dark Psychology and the personality types and disorders linked to this theory, the reader will learn about different ethical application levels that can be connected and ...