Leading from Within is an invitation to rethink what leadership truly requires and where it actually begins. In a world that rewards visibility, performance, and external results, this book turns the focus inward, to the inner life of the leader, where beliefs are formed, emotions are regulated, values are clarified, and purpose is anchored. Drawing from psychology, spirituality, and lived leadership experience, Dr. Powell challenges the idea that leadership is primarily about managing oth...

What if the doctrine you've followed your whole life isn't Biblical?You grew up Catholic. You attended mass, received the sacraments, and trusted that your church was guiding you faithfully. But somewhere along the way, questions began to surface. Does Catholic doctrine truly align with Scripture? Have you ever compared what the Catechism teaches to what the Bible actually says? If those questions make you uncomfortable, you are not alone. Millions of Catholics around the world sha...

A single narrow waterway links the Persian Gulf to the open ocean, and through it passes roughly a fifth of the world's oil and a large share of its liquefied natural gas. The Strait of Hormuz tells the hundred-year story of this chokepoint-from the rise of Persian Gulf oil and the Tanker War of the 1980s to modern sanctions regimes, naval standoffs, and the Israel-Iran and U.S.-Iran confrontations of the present day.Its central argument is that Hormuz is far more than a maritime p...

OCTOBER 7 WAS NOT INEVITABLE.IT WAS ENABLED.October 7, 2023, was one of the greatest strategic surprises in Israel’s history. More than 1,200 people were murdered, thousands were wounded, entire communities were devastated, and hundreds were taken hostage.Ignored Warnings argues that this catastrophe was not simply an intelligence failure. It was the foreseeable consequence of a failure in strategic risk governance.Drawing upon more than four decades of exper...

We live in an age of rapid change and instant communication. We also live in a Culture of Blame and Disrespect… Has anyone ever told you: “It’s all YOUR fault!” “You should be ashamed of yourself!” “You’re a disgrace to your _________________!” [family][community][country][team][profession][party][you fill in the blank] “What’s the matter with you? Are you crazy? Stupid? Immoral? Unethical? Evil?” And then were you told everything that’s “wrong” with you and how you should behave? It’s Not...

You do not have to be a lawyer to understand the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law is written by an attorney in a concise and accessible manner and is a valuable resource to all involved in educating students with disabilities, including parents, teachers and special education administrators. It is an essential tool to help parents get the best education possible for their child. The Everyday Guide covers IDEA Part B (services f...

We live in an age of rapid change and instant communication. We also live in a Culture of Blame and Disrespect. Managing your responses to high-conflict emails, texts, letters, and social media meltdowns is imperative. A BIFF response can be applied in any communication anywhere - on the Internet, in a letter or in person. It can be used at work, earning you respect and success. It can help you get along with difficult family members, friends, neighbors and others anywhere in your life. BI...

Learn everything you need to know to get in to law school. This re-written and completely updated version of the bestselling law school admission guide (first published in 2009) provides detailed information on how to present yourself in the law school application process. Ann Levine brings more than a decade of experience in law school admissions (as director of admissions for law schools and as a law school admission consultant) to provide advice about writing the best law school persona...

This is Bill Eddy's book filled with lots of practical methods for handling High Conflict People (HCPs) in any setting, including neighbor disputes, workplace conflicts, family battles, with strangers, etc. HCPs target those close to them and people in positions of authority, so in this book Bill focuses on what to do when YOU are the Target of Blame—and how to avoid (or prevent) being one for long. It is organized around 12 key Tips (5 Do’s and 7 Don’ts), that simplify large concepts into...

Here's all you need to know to do well in law school. Learn and apply the habits and skills you'll learn in this book and you'll be on your way to graduating law school at or near the top of your class. Knowledge is power. Take adavantage of what this book can teach you before classes start - you will be happy you did. From developing the right attitude about law school to getting ready for the Bar Exam this book will prepare you for the challenge that is law school. Take the time to read ...

Blame abounds! People confront us at work, the store, and online. Nerves get on edge. We get stuck blaming others for anything that goes wrong. With high-conflict people increasing in society, the twenty-four-hour news cycle, and social media, we hear constantly about the worst behavior. The temptation is to react and blame. Instead, consider using the simple methods taught in this book for getting them out of the past and away from blaming everyone else. Get them to quickly focus on the f...

In divorce and co-parenting, not only do parents need to deal with their own emotions, they may be faced with a daily barrage of hostile calls, texts, social media blasts, and/or emails. How can you regain a sense of control and peace for your own sake and for the kids? For more than a decade, the BIFF method of responding to hostile and misinforming conversation has been used by thousands of people. This book can help you reduce conflict and regain your sanity by teaching what to write, a...