Winner of three Book of the Year awards* 1st Place – 2023 Goody Business Book Awards –Think Differently Category* 1st Place – 2023 NABE Pinnacle Book Awards – Business Category* 1st Place – 2023 IPA Press Awards – Leadership CategoryA Shortcut To Natural, Effective, and Engaging Leadership That Any Leader Can Use To Improve Their Results FastLeadership Mindset 2.0 is the seemingly counterintuitive, yet most effective ap...

Perhaps the most iconic representation of Americana, baseball captured the hearts of the American public when it first gained traction around the country in the mid-19th century. The sport continues to enthrall audiences both in the United States and around the world through informal games, regional associations, and at the professional level. This volume introduces readers to the history of a sport that in many ways is inextricably tied to the American ethos and surveys the lives of some ...

Amidst constant warfare and surges of cultural achievement, ancient Rome luxuriated in the splendors of its conquests and the glory of its Empire. Under the powerful direction of such leaders as Julius Caesar and Augustus, Rome secured its legacy as a foundation for much of the modern Western world. This provocative volume examines the many advances in governance, law, and engineering attributed to the Roman Empire as well as the individuals who shaped its military and cultural trajectory....

Are you struggling to understand and manage your child's anger?Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, unsure of how to help your child navigate their intense emotions?In "Parenting Angry Child: A Guide to Peaceful Parenting and Happy Homes," we understand the challenges that come with parenting a child who struggles with anger. With compassion and insight, this book offers practical strategies and valuable ...

In Same Pints o’ Pish, follow the tragicomic lives of Shuggie and Dug, two hopeless, out-of-work Glaswegians trapped in a never-ending loop of cheap beer, busted dreams, and failed attempts at romance.Their flat is a disaster, their lives are worse, and their only solace comes from pint after pint in The Drunken Dodo, a pub as grim and broken as they are. Between Shuggie’s awful poetry, Dug’s hypochondria, and the relentless teasing from their neighbour, Roxy, thei...

In the decaying heart of Glasgow's Clune Park estate, a place where hope goes to die and darkness thrives, the legend of Hairy Mary is whispered in hushed tones. A spectre of chaos, she’s the living embodiment of everything the estate has become—a nightmare made flesh, haunting every corner, every soul.Each resident has a story, each one tangled up in the myth and madness of Mary. From Rab’s spiralling rage to Norrie’s crumbling power, from Mags’ desperate fight for control to the ...

In the grim streets of a decaying Scottish neighbourhood, Nobby McKenzie is trapped in a life shaped by misery, control, and the lingering shadow of his mother, Agnes. Living in a squalid flat where the air is thick with years of neglect, Nobby’s world begins to unravel when Agnes, bedridden and bitter, reveals a dark family secret that sends him spiralling into madness. Desperate for answers, Nobby takes to the garden, digging deeper and deeper, searching for the truth about his l...

In the decaying heart of an Edinburgh slum, two cockroaches—Dougie "Dreich" Dreich and Lachie "Loony"—cling to existence amidst filth, addiction, and despair. Drawn together by the remnants of heroin left behind by their tenant, Johnny "Scab" McBride, they form a twisted bond that spirals into madness. As Lachie’s chaotic life unravels, dragging Dreich deeper into the void, the flat becomes a claustrophobic prison, echoing with the ghosts of lost souls and forgotten dreams.*Dregs* ...

Blessed Contradictions invites the reader to think in new ways about how to understand Scripture. The Bible is written by many authors who often have differing points of view. Instead of seeing these differences as inconsistencies or weaknesses, Blessed Contradictions considers them strengths--ways to see God, theology, ethics, and theodicy from alternative angles. Each of the eight chapters will compare one biblical author to another, show their contradictions, and celebrate the blessings...

Electrical charges pervade nature, including lightning in a thunderstorm and the signals within our own bodies. Electrical energy also powers many of the devices—refrigerators, televisions, and computers, to name a few—upon which modern life depends. This illuminating volume explores the various aspects of electricity, including electric fields, currents, and circuits, as well as the relationship of electricity and magnetism to the functioning of motors and generators.

Some of the planet’s most destructive forces—including earthquakes and volcanic activity—are caused by the same factors that helped shape much of the Earth as it is today. Plate tectonics, or movement of the Earth’s outer layers, can occur in a number of different ways and produce a range of results, some minor and others far more considerable or devastating. Distinct maps, interesting sidebars, and annotated illustrations of the Earth’s layers are included in this volume, which details th...

Antarctica: the highest, driest, coldest and most remote continent on earth. The cost of tours, even to the more accessible regions on the Antarctic Peninsula, are prohibitive for most people. In a rare case of right time, right place the author was fortunate to be engaged as a volunteer on an Adelie penguin study project, spending several months in a field camp near Mawson station, Antarctica. The wilderness and wildlife adventure loving author takes you on a voyage by icebreaker from Tas...