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Leaders rely on business people to see the big picture and get things done. They want mindset and mojo, all in one! The problem is that all business people aren’t wired that way, and that’s where The Business Acumen Handbook comes in. The main idea behind The Business Acumen Handbook is to help managers understand the pillars of their company’s business, and to operate more effectively and efficiently. After reading this book, you'll be able to: Understand and apply the dimensions of business acumen that focus on people, processes, projects, and products so that you can see the “big...

When Haley moves from the big city to the Midwest in search of a simpler life, she's introduced to a misunderstood community: The Amish, who still travel by horse and buggy. Knowing little about them, Haley assumes they rarely interact with outsiders, let alone travel, and live a higher moral standard than the rest of us. Raised Mormon and struggling to save her marriage, Haley secretly wonders if the Amish hold the keys to being closer to God, their families, and their communities. Haley embarks on an adventure where all her assumptions about the Amish begin to unravel. Once the Amish ...

World War II (often abbreviated to WWII or WW2), also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, although related conflicts began earlier. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. It was the most widespread war in history, and directly involved more than 100 million people from over 30 countries. In a state of "total war", the major participants threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war ...

Through this work, you will find that you are not alone in your experiences – as the author delivers validation to your most fearful spiritual encounters. Food for the Archons brings to light the collective vulnerability of the human condition. However, you will come to find that when you peel back the veil, what was once your greatest weakness is actually the source of your long-forgotten power, and a beacon of hope for yourself and all mankind. Through research, experience, and intuition, the author explores the following: We live in a simulated reality that exists within multiple ...

★Three PLCs in a single book★ ⚠ UPDATED EDITION - JULY 2022 ⚠ The only book has RS Logix 500, Simatic manager step7, and GX Works3 programming software.This book covers all aspects of PLC programming including the use of instruction, PLC programming for HMI, VFD, and troubleshooting. ◆PLC- This book covers the series of PLCs that manufacturers offer with their suitable programming software. ◆Communication- This book has different communication protocols normally used in automation. The communication protocols are required to establish a communication between PLC and a PC. ◆...

★★★★★ "If you like the books by Alastair Humphreys or Anna Mcnuff you are going to love this." ★★★★★ "I seriously recommend this to anyone who enjoys cycling or nature in general. Brilliant book." ★★★★★ "Shows that's possible to have an adventure on a shoestring budget and with little experience." ★★★★★ " It's brutally honest, funny, sad and a great advocate for anyone wishing to embark on their own adventure." Humourus, heartwarming and always honest, you'll join Tim on his exploration through Europe, Central Asia, China, South-East Asia, Australia, ...

In 2040, advanced technology has transformed daily life, yet many social ills remain. At 40, Michael faces a choice: remain in Boston, tethered to uninspiring government programs, or forge a fresh path. Embracing the latter, he relocates to Berkeley to join his twin brother in his groundbreaking research into dark matter. Could this elusive, intangible substance, rumored to permeate the universe, also reside within the human brain, holding the key to the mysteries of consciousness? When an experiment goes awry, or perhaps ominously right, Michael undergoes an extraordinary transformation, ...

This book was written for anyone currently selling or contemplating selling cars. Whether you’re an Old Car Dog or a Green Pea, these ridiculously short chapters are intended to help you sell more vehicles and make more money than you ever thought possible. As a famous quote from Henry Ford tells us, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right.” This speaks to attitude, and attitude is one of the two key ingredients that separate the top sellers from the bottom dwellers. The other ingredient is activity. As Steve has said more times than he can count, “...

The shadow of the serial killer has long haunted societies across the globe—figures both terrifying and fascinating, whose actions defy understanding and shake the very foundations of human decency. This book delves into the dark minds and twisted lives of some of the world’s most prolific serial killers—those individuals whose crimes left indelible marks on history and on the communities they shattered. From the chilling calculated cunning of killers who manipulated their victims, to those driven by compulsions so overwhelming they could not stop themselves, these stories expose the ...

A true story of making a dream come true. An inspiring tale of risk, sacrifice, determination and achievement in an epic journey around the world. An extraordinary effort to rescue and restore a legendary yacht. A first hand account of a great sea adventure. A west to east circumnavigation against the odds through the traitorous Sothern ocean, around three great capes (cape of Good Hope, Leeuwin and Cape Horn) on a tiny 10-meter, 40-year old boat. Five ocean crossings and 38.000+ nautical miles sailed in two and a half years.

This is the history of the world, in summarized form. Learn how the major figures, events, and ages of history connect without detail-overload. Spanning from the beginning of the Universe to the Space Age, and even predictions of the future, this is the shortest history book you will ever read.

A retired, Canadian firefighter with a dream of adventure sails his new boat from The Virgin Islands to Grenada, and then across the Caribbean Sea to the USA. Picking up his 2 dogs he continues up and down the east coast and across the Bahamas, gaining experience as a dream of circumnavigating the planet begins to form. A true story beginning in 2012, this first half concludes with the Bénéteau 423 being outfitted in North Carolina in 2015, ready to depart for Panama. Dramatic, often moving, or incredibly funny, it is a tale of confronting the unknown, told with heart.

SHERLOCK HOLMES NEVER DIES. Six new stories of the world's greatest detective. Return to Baker Street, where the world's most famous detective encounters six new cases that require his expert touch. London's super sleuth, Sherlock Holmes, sets out with long-suffering Watson as the detectives of Scotland Yard are stumped yet again. Blood coats the street of Victorian England, but no evidence is clear, and no suspect cleared of guilt. As to be expected, evil genius-the Napoleon of Crime-Professor Moriarty soon reappears. The great detective must thwart his diabolical machinations, but even ...

Becoming wounded in war and losing an arm seemed like the end of the world for Zeke, however, new advancements in cybernetics and prosthetics gave Zeke a second chance. Armed with a new combat prosthetic arm, several implants, and then run through the new supersoldier serum. Everything still seemed great, even upon learning about the changes that turned him into a werewolf. As long as they had the serum that allowed them to control the aggression, the new abilities were out of this world. That all changed when his last mission turned deadly for civilians, and he and his team and to go on ...

Time to plunge in deep Ando (Channing West in the real world) has been dealing with Shoremen, the people who killed his Uncle Robert, for far too long. With a stolen Fantacon, and a new account/avatar, he’s going undercover, looking to infiltrate Shoremen as a potential recruit. The plan works well, almost too well. One of Shoremen’s players has endangered themselves, and he’s expected to help bring them in. Just like an undercover movie, he’s going in too deep, but what he discovers could turn the tide in ending Nacron’s regime. Uncle Robert Left Me His Fantasy World is a series ...

“Weird Things in History and Why the Heck They Happened” is back with another collection of 25 of some of the weirdest historical facts! This second volume continues to peel back the layers of conventional history to reveal the forgotten, the bizarre, and the downright hilarious events that shaped our world today. Prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and left in awe as you uncover 25 more offbeat historical tales that somehow managed to miss the pages of your school textbooks. Among the collection of tales, you’ll encounter some not-as-popular historical figures like a German ...

Embracing Rastafarianism: A Guide To The Spirituality, Roots, Revelations, and Global Influence Of Rastafari From Jamaica To The World Discover the profound world of Rastafari in "Embracing Rastafarianism," a comprehensive and immersive exploration of a movement that has captivated hearts and minds around the globe. From its roots in colonial Jamaica to its spread across continents, this book delves deep into the spiritual, cultural, and social dimensions of a movement defined by resistance, unity, and the quest for spiritual liberation. Why You Should Buy This Book: ✅ Deep Understanding:...

Centuries after a cataclysmic depopulation of the world, mankind sought to replicate the one great monument that survived from the previous age. Pyramids were erected everywhere as colonies of survivors thrived, but none have matched the Great Pyramid of Giza in size and meaning. Its secrets are now uncovered and explored in this important groundbreaking book. This book also reveals: • Ancient traditions of the pyramid found in an extinct language. • An ancient body of teachings holding that Enoch was the architect of the Giza monuments before the Great Flood. • New discoveries of the...

"Star Trek was explicitly crafted by its creator, Gene Roddenberry, into a humanist manifesto; the stories Trek told were humanist parables, putting forth the core philosophies to which he was devoted: equality, reason, integrity, fairness, opportunity, community. I was soaking them up before I even really understood what they were. I didn’t know it way back in 1972, but Star Trek had already made a humanist of me. It just took me a while to discover that there was a word for it. "This book is a celebration of both the stories and the values they inculcated in me. It is a humanism primer,...

Life in a Higher Dimension Dr. David Yong-Gi Cho is the pastor of the world's largest church and a best-selling author. Many of his books talk about life in the Fourth Dimension—a realm that is more real than the physical world in which we live. He points out that the world we know was fashioned in the invisible Fourth Dimension—the spiritual realm—and the things we see are only temporary; whereas, spiritual things are eternal. In light of this, he wants each of us to gain entrance to the Fourth Dimension, the place where the God of might and miracles lives and moves. How do we move ...