Over the last twenty years or so there has been a sharp increase in interest from national sports federations and governments in the development of effective elite sport systems, particularly focused on achieving success in the summer and winter Olympic Games. Many countries now have publicly funded elite sports strategies which provide specialist facilities and support staff and often provide direct financial support for athletes. These developments have stimulated academic interest in de...

The Most Wonderful Christmas Tales Of All Time is an exquisite anthology that captures the heartwarming essence and infinite diversity of storytelling inspired by the yuletide spirit. Encompassing a range of genres from classic drama to fairy tales and transformative narratives, this collection splendidly showcases tales that explore themes of generosity, hope, and the magic of Christmas. The eclectic array of stories speaks to the classical, romantic, and even modernist literary contexts,...

Featuring unreported details and stunning revelations, the long-awaited follow-up to the “fabulous, addictive” (Chicago Sun-Times) New York Times bestseller Diana’s Boys explores the last twenty years in the lives of Princes William and Harry and the evolution of their relationship as adults, with one brother the designated heir, and the other doomed to life as the spare—perfect for fans of Netflix’s The Crown.

What Lurks in the Dark Shadows of the Heart?Most men who see Amanda Charles dance worship her from afar. But one "admirer" is getting too close to the glamorous showgirl...perilously close. The looks, style, and grace that make Amanda sparkle on stage have now made her something else: the target of a serial killer.Detective Tristan MacLaughlin has drawn the case that is pulling him deep into a world of pageantry and dazzle -- and closer to the stunning, violet-eyed beauty w...

"Readers will appreciate the well-drawn, saucy characters and witty exchanges that garnish Andersen's latest (following Be My Baby) rags-to-riches romance." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)A Man with a PastWhen an unexpected inheritance sends J. D. Carver to the Star Lake Lodge to claim his half, he's expecting trouble. Being greeted with open arms by the whole Lawrence gang—feisty Aunt Sophie and calm Uncle Ben, clearly off-limits Dru a...

In today's' society in order to have an edge when networking, pitching, getting your ideas across or getting you own way, you need to analyze your target. That is the people you want to influence. You have to understand why they behave in the way they do, what are their weak and strong areas. Then take what you have observed and use it to your advantage. To start with, you must always have a goal as you analyze your potential target.To be able to manipulate your target, you can use...

Once upon a time…the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden. To save their children, the queen scattered them to safety and the king filled them with vengeance. Only a magical timepiece connects the four royal heirs…and time is running out.For practical Reda Weston, nothing could explain how reading a sexy version of Little Red Riding Hood catapulted her into another realm-face-to-fang with the legendary wolf-creature who seduced women. A wolf who transfor...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if the biggest block to wealth isn’t outside you, but inside the way you think, feel, and expect?The Money Abundance Activation is a practical 14-day guide to transforming your relationship with money by changing the subconscious patterns that shape your financial reality.When your mind is wired for scarcity, you may miss opportunities, doubt yourself, repeat old choices, and struggle to receive more. But when you begin to rew...

When the first European explorers ventured into the unknown Pacific Ocean, their minds were filled with tales of remote, paradisiacal islands. Hopeful ideas of noble savages, ecological balance, and immense riches gave them the courage to search for a new world – even when faced with the unimaginable. The South Sea Island – A Geography of Pleasure is a journey through the history of ideas and literature over three centuries of European and American narratives about islands, oceans, and arc...

Malachite is the start of a dark academia romantasy series that gives you enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn, elemental powers, forced proximity, found family and the perfect amount of spice...Malachite. Opal. Agate.Three stones, three powers, three magical units.Choose your unit ... and hope that it chooses you back.Arianell Nocthare has been waiting her whole life to ente...

They came home from a strange journey.... And heroes they might have been—a little dog and a man!

This best-seller is fully revised and updated! Its goal is still to give readers practical insight into how they can create a coherent business process improvement system. Author Bjørn Andersen works from the premise that consistently working on improving various aspects of how things are done, large and small, is the key to success for any organization.The first half presents an overall business process improvement model, with the ensuing chapters dealing with topics of understanding and...