Now in its second edition, this book offers an accessible reference and strategy for the practical application of cross- cultural competence (3C) for leaders operating across complex operational environments, including the armed forces and government.Developing Cross-Cultural Competence for Leaders takes readers from ideational understanding to operational practice, challenging them to learn to navigate cultural complexity as a leadership requirement. The authors invite re...

Kensaro Hatanu’s soul was born the day his master handed him his first sword.Except Kensaro’s master did not hand him a sword to walk the path of the otana hanji, the sword saints of legend.His teacher handed Kensaro a broom.A broom to clean the monastery.While the other martial ascetics of Guai Lu practiced their physical and spiritual disciplines, Kensaro swept, mopped, and dusted, imagining he was slaying monsters, saving villagers, and meting out justice...

Note: 2nd edition. Professionally edited by David Gatewood, ArchmageSo you want to be a wizard?You know being a wizard is not all quests filled with high adventure, finding priceless treasure, warm adulation and reward, and uncovering newfound knowledge?You really want to be ensorcelled by fell magics, accosted by boisterous knights, enchanted by hostile magicians, waylaid by villainous rogues, attacked by creatures from the nether realms, cursed by dread warlocks, ...

No one should ever come between a man's family and his guns.Not if they want to live.Not even a dragon.Especially when those guns belong to a spellslinger.The dragon who had killed his brother had a death wish.Koren D'uene was a ja'lel, a gun knight, and his was the job of granting wishes.His guns spoke and the world listened.Spellslinger is a Wild West-inspired fantasy novel of roughly 40,000 words.

Five years after surviving the horrors hidden within the forest surrounding Glory, Megan has turned the terrifying events that nearly claimed her life into a published novel. Now living in Chicago, she watches as her story transforms the once-forgotten town into a destination for curious tourists, paranormal investigators, and thrill-seekers eager to uncover the truth behind the legend. Most leave disappointed. Some never leave at all.When vivid dreams of that terrible night begin ...

"Voodoos and Obeahs," Joseph J. Williams explores the folk traditions and belief systems of the Afro-Caribbean communities, particularly in the West Indies. He focuses on two prominent and interconnected spiritual practices: Voodoo (Vodou) and Obeah.The main themes and topics covered in the book include:Voodoo (Vodou): Williams provides insights into the practice of Voodoo, which has its roots in West African spiritual traditions and was brought to the Caribbean through the transatlantic s...

The book is a comprehensive study of psychic phenomena and folklore in Jamaica, including various forms of spiritualism, psychic healing, and divination.Williams was a Catholic priest who spent many years studying and documenting the culture and beliefs of the Jamaican people. In "Psychic Phenomena of Jamaica," he presents a detailed analysis of the various forms of psychic phenomena he encountered during his travels, including personal anecdotes, case studies, and interviews with practiti...

Crises happen. But how they are handled makes all the difference in the world.It's 2019. A gunman enters Trask International, a suburban Washington, D.C. office, leaving three people dead and dozens injured. One of the biggest differences between this tragedy and \the many others that have unfortunately occurred recently? They were ready for this. Trask International had a comprehensive Crisis Communications plan.No, the plan didn't deploy bulletproof shiel...

"The Red Conspiracy" by Joseph J. Mereto is a gripping thriller that delves into the intricate web of espionage and political intrigue. The narrative follows a determined protagonist who uncovers a clandestine plot that threatens national security. As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a suspenseful journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, showcasing Mereto's skillful storytelling and ability to create tension. The characters are well-developed, each with their own motives and...

Recounts the harrowing experiences of the 1-320th Field Artillery "Top Guns" Battalion as they navigated the challenges of serving as provisional infantrymen in the hostile Arghandab Valley during 2010-2011.Sons of the Arghandab tells the story of the 1-320th Field Artillery "Top Guns" Battalion, 101st Airborne, in the Arghandab Valley, 2010-2011.The Arghandab River Valley is known for its lush vegetation from its grape furrows and its pomegranate ...

Decades of surveys show us that the American public has lost faith in its leaders. We don't really need survey data to know this is true. Just peruse your favorite source of media and you will see a distrust in leaders from all sides of the political spectrum. It may be the only thing that our divided country agrees about. Even the leadership education experts have lost faith in the clients they are supposed to educate. After spending billions of dollars per year on leadership education, t...

Voodoos and Obeahs is a wide-ranging inquiry into Afro-Caribbean religious practice, magical belief, and popular ritual, especially as these traditions were understood in Haiti, Jamaica, and the wider West Indies. Written in a dense, documentary style, it combines travel literature, missionary observation, folklore collection, and comparative ethnology. The book belongs to an early twentieth-century scholarly context that sought to trace African survivals in the Americas, though its langua...