Some people act on their life-long dreams and decide to open a restaurant. Many of these aspiring restaurateurs are engaging in this activity for the first time, and unfortunately they are at a greater risk for making mistakes that could unnecessarily doom their fledgling business from the start. Many of these mistakes, however, are avoidable.The shelves are full of books about restaurants. Some offer advice on operations and menu planning. Some contain inspiring photographs of int...

Getting old a bummer; its scary; its not for sissies. If you want clarity and a deeper understanding of the process, of the decisions you will need to make, of the mental, physical, and social changes that getting old brings, then get this book. You will view old age differently after you read it. Order it, download it right now and start reading. You and any children of yours will be glad you did.

Some people act on their life-long dreams and decide to open a restaurant. Many of these aspiring restaurateurs are engaging in this activity for the first time, and unfortunately they are at a greater risk for making mistakes than in most other businesses. Have any of the following questions ever crossed your mind: I have never opened a restaurant before. What is the process really like? What is involved in developing a restaurant concept from scratch? What do I need to know?

This book challenges readers to confront humanity's deepest questions—exploring tribalism, race, power, religion, science, mortality, and truth—through social critique and spiritual reflection. Bold, honest, and thought-provoking, it invites a deeper understanding of what it means to be human in a divided world.

In 2020 San Diego, Max and her friends live in a wired world where information is a commodity, everyone has a price, and safety is an illusion sold to rubes and noobs. But cyberspace is also an equalizer, allowing Max and her tribe to transcend society’s limits and become who they want to be. Until now, Max’s biggest hassle was being a 15-year-old girl gamer in a world where that made you a target for misogynistic trolls – or worse. But when Max’s dad, a computer science professor at UCSD,...

Just because Jesus doesn't have an MBA doesn't mean he can't be your CEO. As a life-long entrepreneur, I've learned the importance of putting Jesus at the center of my company. This book outlines why and how you, an entrepreneur, can also reposition how to believe about Jesus and your business. It's more than just a practical guide-it is an inspiration and motivation for a new kind of business, with Jesus at the center. Too often, Christian entrepreneurs and other business leaders ignore t...

It sounds like child’s play. Keep Tony’s giant rag doll Mophead in your home for a week and win the £1000 bet. The trouble is, everyone who tries gets scared out of their mind. Maybe they should listen to Tony’s parting advice: “He doesn’t like to be left on his own for too long. It only makes things worse...”Why does living with Mophead always turn into your darkest nightmare? After all, he’s just a stuffed guy, like the kind you burn on Bonfire Night, and you know he can’t really...

He can give her everything she's ever wanted...Last year Scarlet King was a blushing bride-to-be, but now she's alone and more than anything longs for a baby. This time she's determined to prove she doesn't need a man! Successful, spine-tinglingly gorgeous John Mitchell has desired Scarlet for years, so seizes the chance to claim her. But his proposal comes with a devilish price: if she wants a baby, they'll do it the old-fashioned way! John reminds Scarlet of the pleasures she's been miss...

His revenge...her secret.Nicolas Dupre made billions as a theatrical entrepreneur in New York and London - a far cry from his small Australian bush town roots. But then he received a request to return to Rocky Creek, and everything he'd tried to forget: Serina, whom he hadn't seen since that last night, when they'd shared passion like hungry animals. Nicolas had never forgiven her for how she'd wronged him. Here was his chance to claim one final bedding and closure... Only Serina h...

While there are books on racism in universities, few examine the unique position of Asian American undergraduates. This new book captures the voices and experiences of Asian Americans navigating the currents of race, gender, and sexuality as factors in how youth construct relationships and identities. Interviews with 70 Asian Americans on an elite American campus show how students negotiate the sexualized racism of a large institution. The authors emphasize the students' resilience and the...

The Completion of C. S. Lewis: From War to Joy is the final volume in a trilogy on C. S. Lewis's life. In this third audiobook, scholar Harry Lee Poe examines the years during World War II until Lewis's death in 1963.This period of his life was wrought with disappointments and tragedy, including the deaths of close friends and family, the decline of his health, and professional failings. Despite these disappointments, this time was also marked by deep and meaningful relati...

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Shalem Institute, this collection of experiential and academic essays offers modern contemplative reflections from new and renowned voices in spiritual leadership.Founded in 1973 by the Rev. Dr. Tilden H. Edwards, Jr., Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation offers retreats, workshops, and groups centered around contemplative spirituality. The culmination of half a century of charitable ministry, this commemorative antholo...