The Hourglass Was Lying is a brutally honest, fictional unfiltered account of a life lived fast, loud, and often on the edge of self-destruction. Drawing from decades of real experiences, Daniels pulls readers into a world of ambition, excess, addiction, and consequence, balancing dark humor with hard-earned reflection.Mark Daniels always believed his time was limited because an offhand comment from his father that planted an expiration date in his mind —52 years, ...

Shatter industry assumptions and accelerate startup growth by reasoning from absolute fundamental truths. Perfect for your focused morning commute, this high-energy guide equips ambitious founders and product builders to stop copying yesterday's best practices. Instead of drowning in opinion-based debates, you will learn to dismantle constraints and construct revolutionary solutions from the ground up.Whether you are strategizing during deep work sessions or navigating the chaotic ...

There is something about tea that is practical and mystical. To ebb is human, to flow divine. Our main character, THOMAS BURKE, goes by the nickname FIGAS, a math prodigy who specializes in prediction theory. When he learns that the tea grown in his childhood home has become of extreme value, he predicts that multinational corporations will swoop in and wrestle control of the tea operations from the gentle islanders. Figas sails with Capt. Martin aboard the Lady Slipper, reaching Green Isl...

In this book, which is the second in my series of orthopedic informational guides, I would like to explain frequency, causes, and treatments of knee pain and instability that many of you have experienced or will experience in your lifetimes.In active society there are many sports injuries, activities, and other conditions that affect all of our bodies and especially our joints. As an orthopedic surgeon I have seen thousands of patients of all ages. Most people have no understanding ...

The successful management of family wealth has always been a challenge, even in the best of times. Requiring a careful balance of both family and financial considerations, the investment of family wealth for both lifetime and legacy purposes has become even more difficult in an increasingly complex world.Family Wealth Management addresses a family's philosophy of wealth, the development and prioritization of goals, and the understanding, structuring and allocation financial assets....

This text examines why and when policies or organizations are terminated, how they can be terminated successfully, and what often prevents them from being terminated. The literature on termination and a variety of case studies are reviewed in order to identify theories supported by research.

Strategy for the Wealthy Family provides a clear framework for highly informed strategic management of the family, the family business, the family's financial assets, the family's trust and tax management activities, philanthropic activities, risk factors and the family's surround ecosystem of institutions, advisors, friends and influencers. It also provides an approach to ensure the important individuality of all family members is fully reflected in every aspect of strategy for the greate...

The battle between major players in the semiconductor industry to produce the most advanced and powerful computer chips. These chips are the brains behind almost every technological device we use today, from smartphones and laptops to cars and household appliances.Up until recently, America led the world in chip design and production, maintaining its position as the dominant superpower. However, as manufacturers in Taiwan, Korea, and Europe take over, America's manufacturing advant...

An easily accessible guide to diagnosing and managing critical situations, Emergencies in Gastroenterology and Hepatology aids doctors in dealing with acutely sick patients quickly and effectively. The book provides practical advice on how to make difficult decisions in an emergency situation. Areas covered include life and death emergencies, as well as the broad problems faced by on-call Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists on a daily basis. The focus throughout is on immediate ...

Are you planning a trip to Italy and wondering where to start? Or,Are you searching for an ultimate guide to Italy's best attractions, cities, and beaches? Or,Do you want to make the most out of your Italy travel experience by discovering hidden gems and connecting with the locals?In "this easy to follow guide," you will discover:- Top landmarks and attractions in Rome, Florence, Venice, and...

Daniel Mark Epstein’s poetry has been in the public eye for nearly sixty years, since the magazine publication of the poems in his groundbreaking first book, No Vacancies in Hell (1973). Critics praise the erotic and spiritual lyricism of his poetry, as well as its power in capturing crucial moments of American history in dramatic monologues, including prize-winning portraits of a yellow fever epidemic and Henry Adams’s tragic marriage.Of The Traveler’s Calendar (...

Everyone has a grid, a framework, a paradigm through which they interpret life, whether they understand and acknowledge it or not. This book is an examination of the paradigms that influence how we interpret reality.