The workforce has changed. Have your hiring habits kept up?In Fire Your Hiring Habits, Dr. John W. Mitchell—President and CEO of the Global Electronics Association—exposes the flaws in today’s hiring and retention practices and offers a bold, actionable roadmap for building a resilient and adaptive workforce for 2025 and beyond.Whether you’re in the C-suite, HR, or leading a team in any industry, this book is your call to abandon outdated systems a...

BREATH of Scandal.Imperishable zephyr! Dispenser of delight to all:—save those it touches. Floating in playful sport around the globe, it does little harm to callous sinners. But it blights, with a special and vociferous joy, superior persons.

Walking Towards Walden is an exploration of the sense of place, what it means, how it developed, and why it matters. Based on an eighteenth-century literary device in which a group of friends undertake a walking tour and discuss a certain subject, this wide-ranging story emerges from the author’s fifteen-mile bushwhack through woods, backyards, and marshes—from a hilltop in Westford, Massachusetts, to the town of Concord, Massachusetts—trespassing all along the way. A mock epic, complete w...

(June 2003) - Special Eraserhead issue! New interview with David Lynch, plus possibly the world's lengthiest (9000+ word) analysis of the film. Also in this issue: interviews with Charlotte Stewart (Mary X in Eraserhead, Betty Briggs in Twin Peaks) and Log Lady Catherine Coulson (whom Lynch describes as "the heroine of Eraserhead"). In addition, John Pierce reviews Martha Nochimson's Screen Couple Chemistry: The Power of 2 about Fox Mulder and Dana Scully of The X-Files. Bonus: the cover o...

(Dec. 1996) - Don Davis of Twin Peaks and The X-Files in a lengthy interview! Plus: the subversive innovation of TP; Booth and Badalamenti's "Booth and the Bad Angel"; French Twin Peaks Gazette; MacLachlan's Vodafone; and Chris Isaak. "X-Files Extra": 4th season news; Anderson on Letterman and O'Donnell; new XF books and mags; more!Wrapped in Plastic Magazine was a bi-monthly magazine devoted to analysis and critique of the works of David Lynch and other artists associated with the...

Mindfulness has emerged as a valuable component of treatment for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This concise manual presents an evidence-based group intervention specifically tailored to the needs of this population. The Mindful Awareness Practices for ADHD (MAPs) program helps participants cultivate self-regulation of attention, emotions, and behavior; awareness of ADHD challenges; self-acceptance; and self-compassion. With a stepwise teachin...

American and Muslim Worlds before 1900 challenges the prevailing assumption that when we talk about "American and Muslim worlds", we are talking about two conflicting entities that came into contact with each other in the 20th century. Instead, this book shows there is a long and deep seam of history between the two which provides an important context for contemporary events -- and is also important in its own right.Some of the earliest American Muslims were the African sl...

Introducing students to the scientific study of peace and war, this exciting new reader provides an overview of important and current scholarship in this dynamic area of study. Focusing on the factors that shape relationships between countries and that make war or peace more likely, this collection of articles by top scholars explores such key topics as dangerous dyads, alliances, territorial disputes, rivalry, arms races, democratic peace, trade, international organizations, territorial p...

Oak Island Unearthed! Third Canadian Edition by John O. O’BrienThis is a story of the world’s oldest continuous mystery about Oak Island - of supposed treasure left before 1795 by Spanish, French or British pirates, or the Knight’s Templars/Holy Grail, Christopher Columbus, returning British armies after the American War of Independence and a host of other speculations ... all that makes for a great story, many books, and a TV series ... well known here and around the world. But O’...

Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of Christmas with this enchanting collection of classic carols. From the beloved "Silent Night" to the rousing "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," each carol is a cherished part of the holiday tradition. This unabridged edition, meticulously compiled by John Addington Symonds, captures the true spirit of Christmas. With its rich harmonies and evocative lyrics, this collection will transport you to a world of wonder and joy. Gather your loved ones, raise y...

The life and career of a Poet is often thought of as musing at a desk, or lying in a meadow, or on long journeys to find inspiration for their next masterwork. But more often than not a poet was a part-time profession in subservient submission to their actual, salary-paying job.In this volume we bring together those professionals whose services we require when our health falters. Their skills and manner guide us through the sometimes difficult journey back to restored vigour. In th...

The Fireless Cook Book turns a simple idea into a remarkably practical system for the home kitchen: bring food to a boil, seal it in an insulated cooker, and let retained heat do the rest. Written for inexperienced cooks as well as seasoned household managers, it explains the science behind fireless cooking and shows how this method can save fuel, labor, utensils, kitchen heat, and money while improving flavor and freeing the cook from constant attention. The book traces the evolution from...