First published in 1978, Wilderness by Anthony Smith is an inspiring and thought-provoking exploration of the untamed corners of our planet. The book challenges conventional perceptions by revealing that much of the wilderness remains untouched not only because of its aesthetic allure but also due to its inherent harshness—too hot, too cold, too windy, too wet, too rocky, or too high to be hospitable.What happens when one sets out to visit every remaining wilderness area o...

Ten years ago, Olivia Lakewell disappeared on her wedding day—vanishing without a trace outside a sun-drenched Californian chapel. For a decade, she was held captive in a dark underground bunker, subjected to chilling psychologicalmanipulation and psychological terror by a faceless monster who refused to reveal why.Now, Olivia has escaped.But freedom isn't what she imagined. Her fiancé has moved on, her daughter barely remembers her, and her life—once filled with hope—is a ...

Case studies explore how women’s rights shape state responses to sex trafficking and show how politically empowering women can help prevent and combat human traffickingHuman trafficking for the sex trade is a form of modern-day slavery that ensnares thousands of victims each year, disproportionately affecting women and girls. While the international community has developed an impressive edifice of human rights law, these laws are not equally recognized or enforced ...

What is leadership? How do we define leadership? What is servant leadership? What are the most effective leadership characteristics? Do you wish your company had a leadership development program, or are you frustrated with organizational leadership? Do you wonder why some leadership styles suck? You are not alone.So why does leadership suck? It sucks because real leadership is hard, requires selfless service, and because the buck stops here. Servant leadership or Level 5 leadership...

The battle is upon us, and the old gods are waking.Within these pages gods of fable, creatures of lore, and ancient rituals have been brought back to life in over two hundred drabbles of exactly one hundred words each.Tremble as you rediscover the darkness that came before, the darkness that could eat the world. Delve into the madness created by award-winning horror and fiction authors from around the world. We dare you to remember the fear of the unknown, ...

Do you love someone even more than the furry feline in your life? If so, buy this book and dedicate it to the one you cherish above all others. (But whatever you do, don't tell the cat.)

Take a little trip through the underworld of mini-mobsters… From seedy joints to the Ferret Bureau of Investigation, by way of downtown squeakeasies. And discover what happens when hamsters go bad. Crime. Love. Violence. Peanuts. Just some of the themes that spin around in this book.

In this day and age, we talk about leadership and more and more books are available on the subject than ever before. The single keyword ‘leadership’ offers up more than 640 million search results on Google alone, and via the internet we can access leadership courses (like mine on Udemy.com) and online information more quickly and easily than ever before. We have more management consultants than ever before in the history of the world. Yet we have a severe lack of leadership in most areas o...

English Historical Documents is the most ambitious, impressive and comprehensive collection of documents on English history ever published. An authoritative work of primary evidence, each volume presents material with exemplary scholarly accuracy. Editorial comment is directed towards making sources intelligible rather than drawing conclusions from them. Full account has been taken of modern textual criticism. A general introduction to each volume portrays the character of the per...

Language matters.The words and phrases we use can shape our experience and the experience of others. The use of appropriate language is crucial to facilitating appropriate support to people in distress.Language Matters: Appropriate language guide for supporting people in distress is a valuable real-world resource. It discusses language that is useful and language that is problematic. It provides a practical set of terms and definitions for compassionately dealing w...

I am a former homeless veteran with a amazing and inspirational true-life story to share.Mike Smith is the gritty, no-frills voice behind The Gutter Gospel, a raw and powerful memoir that dives headfirst into the trenches of addiction, redemption, and self-discovery. With unflinching honesty and a poet's soul, Mike captures the reality of life on the edge, offering readers both a cautionary tale and a story of hope. Our interview with Mike was nothing shor...

A heartwarming tale of abandoned dogs and their savioursAmong the cobblestone villages and towns of rural Bulgaria, a dedicated team of unsung heroes led by Emma and Anthony Smith works tirelessly to change the destiny of street dogs. These animals are abandoned and neglected, and sometimes in danger, until Street Hearts step in to provide them with a second chance.In this heartwarming and inspiring tale, we meet the remarkable dogs they rescue and learn ho...