"Brown's comic take on America today is both amazing and memorable . . . One of the most brilliant and original new writers to appear for a long time." (Alison Lurie, Pulitzer Prize–winning author)"Everything Natalie said seemed, to herself, to have been said better by him. He was less fond of speaking, however, than he was of hitting people in the face, which seemed a more likely source of her love to those of us who knew him," begins Jason Brown's linked collecti...

You picked up this book because a single appointment changed the ground under your feet. The words on the report, the plan for treatment, the questions about work, family, and what comes next have arrived all at once. You have spent your life solving problems, providing, and staying strong for others, and now you are the 1 who needs strength that does not run out by noon.Or maybe you are in the middle of treatment, watching your body do things you did not expect, and wondering how ...

This riveting story of a top-earning NFL center and his family who walked away from it all to follow God's call to alleviate hunger as farmers—a life they knew absolutely nothing about—illustrates the sacrifice and ultimate reward of obedience to our heavenly Father even when it doesn't make earthly sense.“A remarkable story where family, deep self-reflection, and an unshakable belief in a path predestined by God triumph over fortune and comfort.”—John Harb...

Carl works on an international software team in Germany. Everything seems to be going swimmingly, including trips to Anfield to watch Liverpool play. That is, until he gets word that their Estonian customer wants to cancel. And their Italian one. And their Romanian one. The team is forced to come together to find out what is going on. They discover their new Russian competition may not be playing by the same rules as them. Things get heated as colleagues are threatened and nearly killed by...

A roadmap to becoming a millionaire for everyday investors—all in about the same time it takes to earn a college degree.The stock market can feel intimidating for many professionals. You might hear about others earning big returns, while you're still struggling to make ends meet. But the truth is, the road to millionaire status through investing can be shorter than you think when you have the right roadmap. In Five-Year Millionaire, Jason Brown—stock marke...

Launch and enhance your cybersecurity program by adopting and implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0Key FeaturesLeverage the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to align your program with best practicesGain an in-depth understanding of the framework's functions, tiering, and controlsConduct assessments using the framework to evaluate your current posture and develop a strategic roadmapPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a...

“A masterful work, catapulting the reader through the intricate history of Outermark with a sense of immersion that is rare in contemporary fiction. Full of quiet grace, breathtaking moments of violence, splendor, and all manners of beauty, this novel is an indelible achievement—and not to be missed.”—Nathan Harris, author of The Sweetness of WaterOutermark is a haunting and bittersweet story about the power of the...

Develop strategic plans for building cybersecurity programs and prepare your organization for compliance investigations and auditsKey FeaturesGet started as a cybersecurity executive and design an infallible security programPerform assessments and build a strong risk management frameworkPromote the importance of security within the organization through awareness and training sessionsBook DescriptionRansomware, phishing, and d...

Just Want To Be Next To YouFrom a romantic encounter over a Singles Telephone Chat Line to the Grand Lake Country of Oklahoma, springs the true tale of a young, farming couple and the challenges they overcome to love each other, live off the land, and raise a family. Romantics of all ages will delight in this true story of love in the country and small-town America

An unfortunate circumstance in Pennsylvania leads Ethan to a remote Greek Island where he meets Julia, a young German woman with her own secrets. They spend a glorious month traveling the Greek Islands but the question remains whether Ethan can be honest with himself. The story speeds throughout Western Europe as Ethan tries to escape his past, or is he running toward something? And at what cost?

An account of perception is essential for an interpretation of memory, thought, and the mental state. The theory expounded in this book, developed from clinical studies of brain-damaged individuals, is a dynamic process account that departs from static computational models of the mind, with implications for our understanding of all aspects of mental function, including the mind/brain problem. The various topics are discussed in lengthy essays that cover such phenomena as imagery, reality a...

Randy Lawrence had no idea that celebrating his 28th birthday in an East Hollywood bar would eventually start his life on a wild ride of a 2-year countdown to find fame or else. Suddenly each day counts and common worries melt away as Randy tries to find out what it means to become famous.