"Richardson's characters leap off the page and will capture the hearts of all who enjoy a fast-paced historical war story about a struggling family and the boy who helps save his neighborhood."—Chanticleer Book Reviews"I would highly recommend An Empty House Doesn't Sneeze to readers aged twelve and up who are interested in historical fiction, particularly those curious about the personal and emotional effects of war on young people."—...

A former Protective Agent with the CIA shares methods for keeping you and your family safe from crime, home invasion, assaults, shootings, terror attacks, or other threats designed to harm or terrorize you or your family. Whether you are a typical person looking for methods to avoid and handle common criminal threats, or a higher-profile individual or stalking victim facing targeted threats, you will learn and be able to apply the methods the CIA and U.S. Secret Service use to successfully...

Since the first installment of Dunnett’s series was published in 1961, Francis Crawford of Lymond, the swashbuckling protagonist of the stories, has been captivating his fellow characters and readers alike. Instead of approaching the books primarily as historical fiction, Richardson, an enthusiastic admirer of the series, unravels the complexities of the main character by exploring his psychology, positioning the books within the genre of espionage, and examining Dunnett’s strategy of usin...

The business leadership coaching classic, revised and updated for today's workplace.The world of leadership has changed dramatically since 100 Ways to Motivate Others was written, and now Chandler and Richardson have revised and refreshed their organizational classic to meet the times.They have crafted a vital, user-friendly, inspirational guide for executives, managers, and professionals . . . and those aspiring to reach their level. 100 Ways to...

A unique and valuable resource for busy clinicians at any stage of their career, Evidence-Based Medicine: How to Practice and Teach EBM, 6th Edition, is ideal for those who want to learn how to effectively practice and teach evidence-based medicine (EBM). This classic introduction to EBM has been thoroughly updated from cover to cover, while retaining its short, practical format that emphasizes the direct clinical application of EBM and provides the tactics to practice and teach EBM in rea...

Now in its fifth edition, this classic introduction to the practice and teaching of evidence-based medicine is written for busy clinicians at any stage of their career who want to learn how to practise and teach evidence-based medicine (EBM). It is short and practical, emphasizing direct clinical application of EBM and tactics to practise and teach EBM in real-time. The online toolkit includes Critical appraisal worksheets, Educational prescription, Pocket Cards, EBM calculators, Education...

The Asia-Pacific area is notable as one of the fastest growing tourism regions and not surprisingly, tourism in this region has become the major driver of global tourism in general. Nonetheless, tourism industries in Asia Pacific has been challenged in recent years by a number of major crises and disasters including terrorism, outbreaks (e.g. SARS and Bird Flu), natural disasters (e.g. tsunamis, bushfires, flooding), and political crisis (e.g. protests and political instability).The aim of...

Discover the Hidden Wisdom of Scotland’s Folk TraditionsMill Dust and Dreaming Bread takes readers on a captivating journey through Scotland’s landscapes, legends, and lore. This rich tapestry of folk belief and folk magic uncovers the enduring connections between land, community, and spirit, rooted in the ancestral traditions of Scotland. From animistic practices and seasonal celebrations to the struggles of resilience against suppression, this book reclaims a marginalised cultura...

Short takes for the time-challenged leader. The logical follow-up to Chandler's previous best-sellers, 00 Ways to Motivate Yourself and Reinventing Yourself.Leadership can be fun if you break it into 100 easy pieces. Be the great leader you've always wanted to be with 100 pithy, persuasive alternatives to the usual way most of us try to motivate others-by downloading our anxiety onto theirs.Breakthrough concepts abound: ""Don't manage people, manage agreem...

"Steve Chandler's coaching has had a tremendous impact in my life. He was vital to my personal transformation from a man of ideas and dreams to a person of action and reality."--Radames Soto, former managing director, The Wall Street Journal"Steve Chandler lights you up with the glow of his internal neon--what he proposes is so rock solid and reassuring."--Lisa Schnebly, The Arizona RepublicThe world of leadership has changed dramatically sin...

"If you take the best of Wayne Dyer and add it to the best of Anthony Robbins, what you would have would only be half as good as Steve Chandler."--Dale Dauten, Chicago Tribune"Some books that can help you awaken and begin to change are ones by Steve Chandler, who, I am reading lately. Great stuff. I'm becoming a fan of Steve Chandler."--Joe Vitale, best-selling author of The Attraction Factor and contributor to The Secret"Steve Chand...

The #1 reason cited in exit interviews for an employee quitting is 'my manager. Most managers and executives not only aren't aware of this obvious problem but probably wouldn't know what to do about it if they did. In The Hands-Off Manager, Steve Chandler and Duane Black offer a new vision for all managers. With stories, examples, and vibrant activities for the reader to practice, this book shows any manager—new or seasoned—how to coach and mentor employees rather than hover over ...