A giant of political journalism, Lou Cannon rose to prominence as state bureau chief for the San Jose Mercury News in the late 1960s, covering then-governor of California Ronald Reagan. In 1972, he became a political reporter for The Washington Post, one of the top newspapers in the United States, where he would remain until 2008. Best known for his coverage of Reagan’s presidency, he also notably covered the brutal beating of Rodney King at the hands of the Los ...

In the folklore of south-western Scotland, the ordinary world trembles under the pressure of hidden powers. Witches, fairies, ghosts, death omens, and funeral customs all mingle in a richly documented record of rural belief, where illness, bad luck, and strange weather could be read as signs of supernatural interference. Framed with scholarly sympathy, this study preserves the oral traditions of Galloway and its neighboring districts, tracing how superstition shaped fear, memory, and daily...

In a time when leaders are falling like trees in a storm, there is a need for a different kind of leader.Our world desperately needs leaders with roots: ones who are deeply grounded, who know who they are, and who are equipped to endure adversity and bear the fruit of vibrant leadership.Eric Geiger believes that lasting leadership starts beneath the surface. Drawing from the biblical story of Nehemiah—often referred to as history's first leadership book—Eri...

Only one thing stands between you and success.It isn't experience.It isn't talent.World-renowned leadership expert John C. Maxwell says if you want to succeed, you must learn how to connect with people. And while it may seem like some folks are just born with it, the fact is anyone can learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection. In Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, Maxwell shares the Five Principles and Five Pr...

Don’t wait for that promotion! Start leading NOW…right whereyou are!What’s the number one question leadership expert John C.Maxwell is asked while conducting his leadership conferences? “How can Iimplement what you teach when I’m not the top leader?”. Is it possible to leadwell when you’re not the top dog? How about if the person you work for is a badleader? The answer is a resounding yes!Welcome to The 360° Leader. People who desire to lead fromthe middle of organizations ...

Don’t wait for that promotion! Start leading NOW…right whereyou are!What’s the number one question leadership expert John C.Maxwell is asked while conducting his leadership conferences? “How can Iimplement what you teach when I’m not the top leader?”. Is it possible to leadwell when you’re not the top dog? How about if the person you work for is a badleader? The answer is a resounding yes!Welcome to The 360° Leader. People who desire to lead fromthe middle of organizations ...

Actively grow your leadership skills day-by-day with this timeless wisdom—comprised from fourteen of New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell's greatest leadership books.The Maxwell Daily Reader draws its unique power from an ageless truth: the heart of leadership is created by actions—big and small—put into practice one day at a time. Each person has inborn potential to be a great leader. Each day's message in this 365-day reader will eq...

Don’t let a bad boss or manager hold you back from being successful!Every day millions of people with high potential are frustrated and held back by incompetent leaders. New York Times bestselling author and leadership expert John C. Maxwell knows this because the number one question he gets asked is about how to lead when the boss isn’t a good leader.You don’t have to be trapped in your work situation. In this book, adapted from the million-sellin...

Dive into a masterclass that reveals the shifts you should make over the course of you career to keep innovating, improving, and influencing others to the highest levels of success in today’s unprecedented business climate.Change is so rapid today that leaders must do more than stay the course to be successful. If they aren’t nimble and ready to adapt, they won’t survive. The key is to learn how to leadershift.John C. Maxwell helps leaders gain the ability ...

Being a leader means working with people, and that's not always easy! Whether in your office, church, neighborhood, or elsewhere, your interpersonal relationships can make or break you as a leader. That's why it's so important to be a "people person" and develop your skills in tapping that most precious of all resources: people.In this powerful book, America's leadership expert John Maxwell helps you:discover and develop the qualities of an effective "people person"

Lonely Planet's Scandinavia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Be awed by the aurora borealis, explore waterfalls in Iceland and be inspired by innovative Scandinavian design; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet's Scandinavia Travel Guide:Lon...

This meticulously edited collection on witchcraft is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Introduction to Witchcraft: The Superstitions of Witchcraft by Howard Williams The Devil in Britain and America by John Ashton Witchcraft in Europe: History of Magic and Witchcraft: Magic and Witchcraft Lives of the Necromancers Witch, Warlock, and Magician Practitioners of Magic & Witchcraft and Clairvoyance Mary Schweidler, the Amber Witch Sidonia, the Sorcere...