Chester’s Last Ride by Nathan Wright   Nathan Wright has written a stirring adventure story in the best tradition of the western novel. It relates the difficult journey of Zeke Conley from Kentucky and his half-wolf dog, Big Ben, as they wander the frontiers for treasure and excitement. At last, Conley and his ever-faithful companion return home to help his family fight off swindlers and desperadoes. Here, there is rousing action enough to satisfy any reader, b...

Are you a project manager curious about how artificial intelligence can enhance your projects without causing a right old muddle? Look no further! "Mind the Gap: Bridging Project Management and AI with British Flair" is your comprehensive guide to integrating AI into traditional and agile project management methodologies - PRINCE2, PMP, Waterfall, or Agile - all while keeping your British wit intact.This engaging and conversational book demystifies AI, breaking complex con...

In the fields of maintenance & reliability, there are a number of certifications that “M&R” professionals may take to help further their careers, whether it be in the form of a promotion, a change of job, more money, or simply a title to add to their credentials. The exams for these tests assess the candidates’ skills and knowledge in areas such as work management, equipment reliability, leadership and organization, knowledge of the different certifications’ bodies of knowledge, manufactur...

Are we facing the death of reliability? Some believe this is the case, particularly when it comes to reliability leadership. Without qualified leaders, there can be no true reliability, and as such, companies are losing out on the one real competitive advantage available to them today.About thirty years ago, organizations would invest time and money in their employees to develop craftspeople. Nowadays, many companies use shortcuts to try to achieve reliability, often fudging number...

A dark and comic novel, Congratulations On Everything tracks the struggles, frailties, and cruelly pyrrhic victories of the middle-aged owner of a bar-restaurant and a 30ish lunch-shift waitress.Jeremy has bought into the teachings of an empowerment and success guru, hook, line, and sinker. A Toronto service industry lifer, he’s risen through the ranks until he finally takes the keys to his destiny and opens his own place, The Ice Shack.Everyone assumes Ice Shack d...

Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience!A dark and comic novel, Congratulations On Everything tracks the struggles, frailties, and cruelly pyrrhic victories of the middle-aged owner of a bar-restaurant and a 30ish lunch-shift waitress.Jeremy has bought into the teachings of an empowerment and success guru, hook, line, and sinker. A Toronto service industry lifer, he’s risen through the ranks unt...

This book demonstrates some of the ways in which communication and developing technologies can improve global food and water safety by providing a historical background on outbreaks and public resistance, as well as generating interest in youth and potential professionals in the fieldHistory of muckraking in the food industryCase study on groundwater regulationInterviews with members of the beef industry and livestock market owners

On average, one in four adults aged eighteen to twenty-five claim abuse of various substances commonly referred to as "addiction." This harrowing statistic is one that has become even more drastic in the years following the coronavirus pandemic, with global anxiety and lockdowns only leading to more substance abuse. On top of this, the college experience, and young adulthood in general, present stressors and other various reasons for substance use. The good news is that there are steps tha...

For Lack of a Title by Nathan Wright   Kentucky, a land rich in natural resources—namely coal—was causing a stir for landholders there. It seemed that land was being fraudulently acquired in large quantities by a trust known only as The Board. A chance meeting on an upscale train ride departing from New York City brought Hash Burton, an attorney working for The Board, and Stanley Rooms, an attorney for William Haskell Conley, a major landowner and victi...

Back from the Dead by Nathan Wright   Winston Roy Martin sits alone in a jail cell, wrongly imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. As he awaits the hanging that is sure to come, he is plotting his escape and freedom. But these things come with a price, and it is up to Winston to pay his debts. As he struggles to take his next step, he encounters many new faces, but whom can he trust? One wrong move can mean the difference between seeing another day and the e...

Years ago at whistlekick, we developed a mascot who was later named Master Hopkick. Our mascot has since graced coloring books and t-shirts, and has provided inspiration to martial artists and non-martial artists alike. For the first time, we publish the origins of this powerful character and all the lessons he has to offer.This is part one of Master Hopkick's fascinating story, where we are introduced to a young boy named John Ramo. After observing martial arts for the first time ...

Rundown Town is a chilling and suspenseful thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.When investigative journalist Shanice Taylor follows the trail of a missing Black teenager, she stumbles upon something far more sinister-a town trapped in time, hiding dark secrets beneath its pristine surface. Locals refuse to talk, the police turn a blind eye, and those who ask too many questions have a habit of disappearing.Determined to uncover the truth, Sh...