Casualties are mounting and the clock is ticking down. Nayeli, Amita, and Jacks showed up for shifts expecting the usual calm coordination of civilian affairs between humanity's first generation ships, halfway through their journey in the void of deep space. But when an inexplicable and devastating jolt—an earthquake out of nowhere—shakes the cities within, ripping apart life support and destabilizing fragile systems, they are suddenly thrust into the center of a catastrop...

They saved the ship. Now everyone wants them dead.Jacks Harrison and chief engineer Antony Watts avoided a catastrophic collision between their generation ship Peace and their three sister ships that would have killed every human in the fleet. But saving their people came with a cost, and now Jacks and Antony are wanted by the rebellious factions that overthrew Peace's corrupt governor.With Peace's two cities in shambles and neigh...

An essential guide to the techniques and traditional craft of hand weaving.This practical and inspirational book is perfect for beginners who want to learn the techniques of the traditional craft of hand weaving. Step-by-step instructions show you how to weave on a frame loom, including changing yarns, mastering curves and using interlocking to create intricate patterns. There is also advice on spinning, dyeing yarns, designing your work, incorporating found object...

Conquering The Marathon is written for those thousands of individuals now joining the long distance movement of half and whole marathons. Distance walking and/or running should no longer be geared only toward those who are already physically fit, but also for people who are physically untrained. Conquering The Marathon addresses adults who possess very basic levels of fitness, yet want realistic guidance as to how to pursue aerobic fitness such as distance walk to run ratio movement. It is...

In this book, Cristina Carballo-Perelman, M.D., takes the reader along on her personal journey through the trauma of being fired—the reasons for it, the steps to recovery, and her transformation into a new career. Dr. Carballo-Perelman was fired because she stayed true to her ethics and her professional dedication. Many if not most people today lose their jobs for reasons that have nothing to do with poor performance. For this reason, this book is tremendously empowering. Ten years ago, it...

In this fascinating book, Cristina Carballo-Perelman, M.D., explores the challenges facing all women today in coming to realize their inherent empowerment at work and at home.In Part I, Dr. Carballo-Perelman examines the history of women’s “unempowerment” as they progressed from caves only to bump into the glass ceiling. Were the sexes ever regarded as equal, and why did that change? How have world religions affected the perspective on and treatment of women? How and why have men c...

Zero in on specific trouble spotsTone your body, add cardio to your workout, and look great!Need to tone up in a hurry? This safe, sensible exercise program delivers fast results while targeting your trouble spots in quick ten-minute sessions.Discover how toGet motivated to exerciseTarget specific musclesCreate an interactive workout

The international bestseller-now with a new preface by author John Kotter.Millions worldwide have read and embraced John Kotter’s ideas on change management and leadership.From the ill-fated dot-com bubble to unprecedented M&A activity to scandal, greed, and ultimately, recession-we’ve learned that widespread and difficult change is no longer the exception. It’s the rule. Now with a new preface, this refreshed edition of the global bestseller Leading Cha...

From the bestselling author of The Little Book of Stress Relief comes the definitive guide to treating — and eliminating — excessive stress in the workplace. Dr. David Posen, a popular speaker and a leading expert on stress mastery, identifies the three biggest problems that contribute to burnout and low productivity: Volume, Velocity, and Abuse. He shares revealing anecdotes and offers clear descriptions of the biology of stress to illustrate how downsizing, economic uncertainty,...

This easy-to-use, practical guide helps runners safely build strength and endurance, get motivated and set realistic goals, choose the proper footwear and clothing, eat right, and avoid injury. Completely updated, this fourth edition contains a wealth of new material. A revised RunWalk program gives runners a choice between running 10K or covering the distance by running and walking. A whole new chapter on preparing for charity runs reflects the popularity of getting fit while giving back ...

In this perfectly compact read, #1 New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell explains how true leadership works.It is not generated by your title. In fact, being named to a position is the lowest of the five levels every effective leader achieves. To be more than a boss people are required to follow, you must master the ability to inspire and invest in people. You need to build a team that produces not only results, but also future leaders. By comb...

More women than ever are discovering the unique benefits of running -- forstress relief, weight management, endurance, and self-esteem. Women'sbodies are not the same as men's, and though we can train just as hard andwith the same passion for excellence, we have certain special concerns.Finally, there is a comprehensive guide exclusively for women whoexperience the pure joy of running, or want to.It's the simplest, fastest, most accessible way to fitness and good he...