A prosperous nation abandons the impoverished. A world of love and wonder besieged by a hateful cult. An uncharted paradise bears a terrible curse. To bring the lands together, she must tear herself apart.When Ana Blufelt, arguably the most powerful spellslinger in Tabaria, is offered a divine quest promising vast riches, she can't resist. Setting out with her three fellow mercenaries to what appears to be a blissful paradise, success is almost certain.Almost.Meanwh...

God Doing the Extraordinary Through Ordinary Men and WomenWhat does it look like to follow God to the nations? In a world where the call to missions can feel distant or reserved for a select few, To the Nations presents true stories of ordinary believers demonstrating extraordinary faith in some of the most challenging places on earth.These stories—told by contemporary missionaries from their fields of service—tell of adventure, challenge, sacrific...

The cover-up runs deeper than the crime in this high-stakes Big Law thriller-perfect for readers of John Grisham and Scott Turow.When a Big Law litigator becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the shocking death of a young colleague, his search for answers draws him into a sinister maze of corporate corruption, political intrigue, and high-stakes legal deception.Joe Sargenti, a 61-year-old litigator at the elite New York firm King & Ransom, is counting down the f...

Have you ever felt left behind? Like you've made too many mistakes, waited too long, or missed your window? You haven't missed it. You're standing at it. You don't rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your standards. Step Zero is where your turning point begins. This book is not built on theory. It's built on experience—earned over decades of leading, learning, failing, adjusting, and executing. In environments where performance matters, accountability is visible, and ...

When the dot-com bubble burst in March 2000, thousands of companies vanished overnight. 24/7 Real Media should have been one of them.David J. Moore's company went from a $1.8 billion market cap to penny stock territory in months. With 400 employees laid off, a stock price under a dollar, and auditors issuing a "going concern" opinion that signaled imminent failure, even his own leadership team wanted to discuss bankruptcy.Moore's response: "We are taking th...

Modernity in Motion offers a groundbreaking exploration of Anishinaabe writer Gerald Vizenor’s richly layered body of work spanning fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Through the lens of transnational Indigenous studies, this compelling study reveals how Vizenor’s concept of transmotion, which he defines as the interplay between local and global identities, reconstructs modernity as a dynamic force of transformation.Close readings illuminate Vizenor’s radical storyt...

“A singularly—thrillingly—persuasive chronicle of globalization’s spectacular rise and fall.” ―Evan Osnos, National Book Award–winning author of Age of AmbitionThe triumphant globalization that began in the 1990s has given way to a world riven by conflict, populism, and economic nationalism. In The World’s Worst Bet, David J. Lynch offers a trenchant, fast-paced narrative of the rise and fall of the greatest engine of prosperity t...

This comprehensive reference book on pleural diseases offers the latest insights into both basic and clinical science. Building on the highly respected previous editions, it features an expanded basic science section to deepen understanding of the physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying pleural diseases. The clinical sections are presented in a consistent format, covering definitions, epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentations, investigations, treatment...

The one primer you need to create, capture, and realize value in today's volatile and uncertain environment.No matter what business you are in, strategy plays a critical purpose and role in your company's success. But most leaders struggle to effectively define, let alone implement, a great "strategy." By ignoring essential elements in the process, they lead their companies toward confusion, misalignment, and underperformance.The HBR Strategy Handbook

This book debunks many myths. There are some common misconceptions about what Competitive Intelligence (CI) is and how it can benefit businesses. The CI-Driven CEO illustrates how CI is an essential function, not an overhead expense, that helps identify opportunities and reduce risk by uncovering critical insights senior executives can use to improve strategic decision making. Escape the data-darkness of the past and follow this guiding light toward the future. In this story, Jack, the imp...

Selling to CIOs and CISOs isn't easy. Learn how internal champions drive change and how trusted vendors consistently win C-suite deals.Key FeaturesUnderstand what CIOs and CISOs truly prioritize when selecting vendorsBuild and enable champions who influence decisions from withinLearn how to become a trusted partner to the C-SuitePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThe days of...

A hard bony hand grasped her ankle, and a grinning, dripping face rose up out of the ichor to stare into her eyes.This second collection from David J Howe includes more of his acclaimed horror tales, but also a further selection of the Doctor Who fiction that he has written over the years, combining a fascination with horror and the macabre, with the lighter touch of science fiction and time travel.‘An escalating nightmarish quality that shakes the...