Average People Extraordinary Trail is written for anyone that has an interest in the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) or hiking in general. You don't have to be an experienced hiker or professional outdoorsman to enjoy a day or a year on the A.T. Enjoy a "desk hike" while reading the author's daily journal entries from his 2009 A.T. thru-hike. Prepare for your own hike or just learn a little about the Appalachian Trail. Each chapter has a planning section and an equipment section. Over 100 photogr...

History of Finance: From the Origins of Stock Exchanges to Modern Financial Systems.Spanning centuries of evolution, ‘History of Finance: From the Origins of Stock Exchanges to Modern Financial Systems’ explores in depth the development of global finance, from the earliest forms of exchange and trade to the era of cryptocurrencies and decentralised finance. This book offers a detailed analysis of how the financial system has transformed, coping with crises, adapting to technological...

Author of The Canterbury Tales and foundation of the English literary tradition, Geoffrey Chaucer has been popular with readers, writers and scholars for over 600 years. More than 4600 books, essays, poems, stories, recordings and websites pertaining to Chaucer were published between 1997 and 2010, and this bibliography identifies each of them separately, providing publication information and a descriptive summary of contents. The bibliography also offers several useful discovery aids to e...

Multi-Domain Master Data Management delivers practical guidance and specific instruction to help guide planners and practitioners through the challenges of a multi-domain master data management (MDM) implementation. Authors Mark Allen and Dalton Cervo bring their expertise to you in the only reference you need to help your organization take master data management to the next level by incorporating it across multiple domains. Written in a business friendly style with sufficient program plan...

Life Term is a psychological thriller about a six-year-old boy who is sexually assaulted by a man on a riverbank. Many years later, whilst working as a psychiatric nurse, he seeks his revenge. However, despite a successful subsequent career in journalism and publishing, the shame and guilt lives with him until there is some resolution. On one level, Life Term is a page turner, which tells an absorbing story with twists and turns till the end. On another, it is about crime and punishment, r...

Unleash greater potential from your talent by making people a top priority.Most executives would say that people are their most valuable asset; but even with the best intentions of putting employees first, companies can be held back by outdated policies. This business fable highlights 13 talent management principles, illustrating them in action at a fictional company with a charismatic and passionate Chief People Officer. Through the story, you will experience:best practice...

In the quaint town of Weston Springs, Ben Stewart has always been a pillar of strength for his family and community. His dedication to his responsibilities began at a young age, when he shouldered the weight of providing for his widowed mother. But as the years passed by, Ben found himself stuck in a monotonous routine, longing for more. A pivotal moment comes when Ben attends the joyous union of his friends. As he leaves the celebratory event with his loving girlfriend, a spark of realiza...

From setting appropriate goals for each type of fitness to learning how to feed both body and soul, this ground-breaking guide goes beyond the typical health mantras—eat right, exercise regularly, reduce stress—and explores the emotional and physical obstacles to corporeal and spiritual fitness. Based on the immensely successful training of a six-time Ironman triathlete by a renowned Huichol Indian healer, this handbook seeks to remedy the conspicuous absence of spirituality in typical Wes...

Leading Inclusion in a Secondary School is a practical guide to one of the most challenging and rewarding roles in a secondary setting. It highlights the key responsibilities and offers practical advice on how to lead groups of staff, embed an ethos and most importantly be the advocate for all the children in the school.Focusing on the core areas of inclusion – behaviour; SEND; safeguarding; attendance; pupil premium and OFSTED – the book provides an overview of each area ...

It’s 1963 and a group of young pacifists have signed up as volunteers to build a small road bridge for a community near Locri, a town in Calabria, southern Italy. These disparate characters begin as comrades working for a common cause, yet their ideals are tested in arguments over the collective good versus the rights of the individual, while personal desires quickly create further schism. The touch-paper is lit when one of the volunteers, Italian heiress Isabella, who has affairs with two...

"The OPTIMISM MINDSET Bible"! Step into a world of possibilities with "The OPTIMISM MINDSET Bible." This book is much more than a simple self-help tool.It's a valuable guide, an map that will lead you through the labyrinth of your mind, opening doors to a brighter future.If you're looking for effective tools to transform your life, then you're in the right place. This book, with over 220 pages of wisdom, is designed to awaken the potential lying within you....

How Augustine Can Help You Lead Your Congregation Toward Healing and UnityPastoral ministry often exposes pastors to deep brokenness--in church members, in congregations, and even in themselves--leaving many pastors feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and uncertain. How can a pastor guide a congregation toward healing and unity when these ideals feel so far out of reach?Seasoned pastor and seminary professor Mark D. Allen turns to Augustine of Hippo, a trusted, ...