Brought to you by Penguin.'In a crowded field of life advice and even life advice based on scientific research, Schulz and Waldinger stand apart' Angela Duckworth, author of GritWhat is the key to a good life?It is a question that preoccupies us all and one that the longest and most successful study of happiness ever conducted strives to answer. In this groundbreaking book, directors of the Harvard Study of...

A sweeping history of ancient exploration, the first full-scale account in over a century Odysseus. Jason and the Argonauts. Heracles. Greek mythology is full of tales of heroes setting out for the unknown. Such tales reflected and instilled a sense of confidence in the Greeks as they explored the limits of their world. Their voyages of discovery (and conquest), most dramatically under Alexander the Great, are but the most famous examples of ancient exploration. These expe...

How good companies build a culture of integrityIn the present environment of corporate governance brought on by high-profile executive scandals, this book makes a strong case for encouraging business leaders to manage beyond compliance. Achieving the bare minimum of compliance isn't enough. By making corporate responsibility and integrity a strategic priority-rather than something companies are forced to comply with-companies can realize tangible financial returns ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDiscover the science of happiness and how meaningful relationships hold the key to a longer, healthier and more fulfilling life, in the must-read bestseller.‘This captivating, powerful book shows us scientifically and practically how to define, create and most importantly live the good life’ Jay Shetty, bestselling author of Think Like a MonkWhat if the secr...

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Joint Conference on Automated Reasoning, IJCAR 2018, held in Oxford, United Kingdom, in July 2018, as part of the Federated Logic Conference, FLoC 2018. In 2018, IJCAR unites CADE, TABLEAUX, and FroCoS, the International Symposium on Frontiers of Combining Systems, and, for the fourth time, is part of the Federated Logic Conference.The 38 revised full research papers and 8 system descriptions presented together ...

They work along the law, if the law was the end of their weapon. Rebels with a cause and nothing will stop them from fighting the evils of the world, one drop of blood at a time!Table of Contents"Auberon: Jessica Keller Chronicles #1" by Blaze Ward"A Reluctance of Blood" by Rebecca M. Senese"The Exile" by Eric Gutierrez Jr."Witch" by Leslie Claire Walker"Road Rage" by Robert Jeschonek"The Prize" by Rita Schulz

Peter Cappelli confronts the myth of the skills gap and provides an actionable path forward to put people back to work.Even in a time of perilously high unemployment, companies contend that they cannot find the employees they need. Pointing to a skills gap, employers argue applicants are simply not qualified; schools aren't preparing students for jobs; the government isn't letting in enough high-skill immigrants; and even when the match is right, prospective employ...

The Gurus came in peace, bearing gifts.They were a highly advanced, interstellar species who brought amazingly useful and sophisticated technology to the human race. There was, of course, a catch. The Gurus warned of a far more malevolent life form, beings who have hounded the Gurus from sun to sun, planet to planet, across the cosmos. Pundits have taken to calling them the Antagonists - or Antags - and they have already established a beachhead on Mars. In exchange for all they've ...

BEST SELLERThis BEST SELLIING book provides a comprehensive guide to effective governance for board members and their senior executives. The author offers a new framework for understanding boards and proposes practices that boards can use to fulfill their stewardship responsibilities, strengthen board performance and improve organizational effectiveness. The book discusses the basics of governance - what it is and why it matters; essential duties and liabilities of the board and it...

An innovative guide to how great nonprofits achieve extraordinary social impact. What makes great nonprofits great? Authors Crutchfield and McLeod Grant searched for the answer over several years, employing a rigorous research methodology which derived from books on for-profits like Built to Last. They studied 12 nonprofits that have achieved extraordinary levels of impact—from Habitat for Humanity to the Heritage Foundation—and distilled six counterintuitive practices that these ...

Libby wasn't looking for anything but escape when she took her little sister and fled the malevolent cult they once called family. When a horse appears to carry them from danger, she sees only a ride– and not the horn set in its forehead.Josh knows he wants Libby from the moment their eyes meet. Trouble is, his heritage demands that he claim a virgin bride– or else suffer dark consequences. But he can't turn away from a female in need. With 'The Community' closing in, the unicorn–s...

Is your company's top talent jumping ship as good replacements become harder to get?If you need the best practices and ideas for winning the race for talent--but don't have time to find them--this book is for you. Here are 11 inspiring and useful perspectives, all in one place.This collection of HBR articles will help you:- Look for good people in all the right places- Interview more effectively- Make--and keep--compelling promises to candidates and ...