Join Matt Alder on his struggle to come to terms with his sexuality and his new face of religion, and judgement. It's a powerful story as Matt comes to terms with his past, and forgiveness.

An author comes to grips with his spirituality as his life changes due to his new-found celebrity status.

What if all you wanted was to be treated fairly? With no preconceived notions of what it's like to be disabled? We all know God gives us gifts, but what if there was another giver? One of darkness? Would you accept? Sam was born into a wheelchair, and thus subject to a life of ridicule. When he was born, something grew an interest in him. Little did he know, it would play a big role in his life.

This book is for all people in business, although it is particularly targeted at those businesses starting out and/or businesses that are floundering. The book does not assume that you have a business education, rather it draws on the one percenters from the world’s best business courses, authors and authorities and presents them in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way. Most of these business owners fall into one of two camps: they are either super enthusiastic but lack structure and ...

Business is hard! No one ever says it is easy, yet each year thousands of brave people start a business. At almost the same rate each year thousands of businesses fail, get into financial distress, and/or cease operating.In Triage: The art of business turnarounds, author Stephen Barnes masterfully guides you through his process of rescuing a struggling business and transforming it into a thriving success story.Drawing from years of real-world experience and a deep ...

For decades, the Louisiana political scene has been a source of interest and intrigue for scholars and casual observers alike. In recent years, the state’s political, economic, and environmental challenges have drawn sustained attention from regional and national media. Observers have typically focused on Louisiana’s distinctive political culture, including jungle primaries, colorful candidates, and tolerance for scandal. However, recent shifts have eroded the state’s unique political char...

Provides a theoretical and practical guide to community-engaged scholarship with Indigenous peoples in the United States and Canada.Replanting Cultures provides a theoretical and practical guide to community-engaged scholarship with Indigenous communities in the United States and Canada. Chapters on the work of collaborative, respectful, and reciprocal research between Indigenous nations and colleges and universities, museums, archives, and research center...

Darby D. is excited to be starting at the United States Coast Guard Academy. Who cares that she will be living away from home and working hard? Not Darby! No! Darby is anything but scared, in fact she is excited. So excited that she’s been dreaming about it for months and counting down the days until she begins her training. Once she completes her summer boot camp she will receive the best prize of them all; being able to sail on the famous ship The Eagle! However, Darby finds herself in t...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. I Searched with Purpose is a soul-stirring journey through Scripture where powerful, Bible-rooted affirmations help you rediscover identity, ignite purpose, and anchor your spirit in truth.In a world full of noise and distraction, these daily declarations offer clarity, courage, and hope. Whether whispered in solitude or shared with others, they invite you to speak life over your mind, your mission, and your future.If you’ve ever l...

A positive customer experience is absolutely essential to keeping your business relevant. Today's business owners need to know how to connect and engage with their customers through a variety of different channels, including online reviews and word of mouth. Customer Experience For Dummies helps you listen to your customers and offers friendly, practical, and easy-to-implement solutions for incorporating customer engagement into your business plans and keep the crowds singing your...

September 1943: German forces occupy Rome. Gestapo boss Obersturmbannführer Paul Hauptmann rules with terror. Hunger is widespread. Rumors fester. The war’s outcome is far from certain. Diplomats, refugees, and escaped Allied prisoners flee for protection into Vatican City; at one fifth of a square mile, it's the world’s smallest state, a neutral, independent country within Rome. A small band of unlikely friends led by a courageous Irish priest is drawn into deadly danger as they seek to h...

FOREST ECOLOGYAuthoritative resource covering traditional plant ecology topics and contemporary components such as climate change, invasive species, ecosystem services, and moreForest Ecology provides comprehensive coverage of the field, focusing on traditional plant ecology topics of tree structure and growth, regeneration, effects of light and temperature on tree physiology, forest communities, succession, and diversity. The work...