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A former superintendent of the West Point military academy and a psychologist explain why all successful leaders rely on a foundation of strong character. The Character Edge is a ground-breaking leadership book that shows you how to win the right way.From the battlefield to the classroom, General Caslen and Dr Matthews have witnessed first-hand the vital link between strong character and strong leadership, and how the latter cannot exist without the former. Competence matters, but without character leadership ultimately fails.

Learning patience is hard when it means getting a dog! Oswald must show his dad he's the right onion for the job! This is the next book in the exciting Oswald the Onion Series!

Have you ever wanted to improve your writing skills? Why is it important to write well? It seems like a silly question, but our writings precede us. When applying for a job we must submit a resumé and sometimes a cover letter. Or how about when sending emails to someone we don’t know well or haven't met, such as work partners, customers, or when responding on behalf of your company or institute? Your writing often forms the first impression, and you only get one chance to make it.

Oswald the onion loves to play, but wants a friend with whom to play. Follow Oswald as he goes to the playground to have fun and tries to make friends.

More Conversations with Pop is a fun collection of quick flash fiction stories of conversations between a father and his son. Pop has a unique (and sometime annoying) way of viewing life but always finds ways to impart nuggets of wisdom, while engaging in humorous verbal sparring matches with his son who is always there to keep his father grounded. More Conversations with Pop is the second book where listeners get a glimpse into the fascinating mind of Pop.

The Trump administration’s bureaucratic problems do not come from an insidious, undemocratic “deep state” but simply from the state—the large, complex hive of people and procedures that constitute the U.S. federal government.

When random killings start happening around Centerville, Marvin (Marv) Henderson, Centerville's retired large-animal vet, now cowboy coroner, begins to see links that point to a serial killer with an unknown motive. With his friend, an elderly lady named Annemarie Smith, being one of the victims, nothing will stop Marv in his efforts to bring her murderer to justice, even when his own life is danger.

Conversations with Pop is a series of flash fiction stories between a father and his son as they discuss Pop's unique take on life while he imparts some of his "wisdom" to his son on everything from reading, driving, social networking, technology, and the way things used to be.

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has become the largest and most prestigious book festival in the country, attracting more than 130,000 book lovers each year.

As college graduates soon find out, the real world is tough. Sure, it was hard getting into the right school. But landing a good job is a lot harder. The number of new college grads now outnumbers available entry-level jobs by at least 25 percent. But that figure is as sobering as it is deceptive, given that only a fraction of those jobs are career-worthy.

As his campaign rhetoric in the 2018 midterms demonstrated, no issue matters more to Donald Trump than immigration. And no issue better defines his administration. Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Michael D. Shear have covered the Trump administration from its earliest days. In Border Wars, they take listeners inside the White House to document how Trump and his allies blocked asylum seekers and refugees, separated families, threatened deportation and sought to erode the longstanding bipartisan consensus that immigration and immigrants make positive contributions to America.

Join Dr. Michael St. Pierre as he teaches the art and science of productivity. Anyone can be productive- nonprofit and ministry productivity takes something more. Learn how to time block, take meaningful breaks, use a digital task manager, organize your week and gently tame the procrastination dragon. www.michaelstpierre.org

3 Die hard baseball guys giving you news, hot takes, predictions, and overall fun humor for an hour of baseball.

"Fearless Thinking: Navigating Your Authentic Leadership & Entrepreneurial Journey" Drawing from my personal journey, coaching sessions, workshops, live events, and insightful interviews with inspiring leaders and entrepreneurs on The Fearless Road Podcast (Seasons 1 & 2), Fearless Thinking equips you with the tools and strategies to thrive in today's dynamic world in l10 - 15 minutes!Take a ride on the Fearless Road as I share my personal thoughts and experiences, along with the valuable lessons I've learned on my Fearless Road. Embrace your authenticity and:Overcome fear and cultivate a ...

Unleash Your Public Speaking Potential with How to Give a Talk When You Don't Really Want To Does the thought of public speaking make you anxious? Are you striving to turn your hesitations into impactful presentations? How to Give a Talk When You Don't Really Want To is the tool you need to make that transformation. In the professional world, effective communication and the ability to present information in a clear, organized, and engaging way is crucial. However, public speaking is often a daunting task for many. This comprehensive guide is designed to bolster your inherent communication ...

La pratica della mindfulness offre la possibilità non solo di un fugace senso di appagamento, ma di un vero abbraccio di un'unità più profonda che avvolge e permea la nostra vita. Con Il Miracolo della Mindfulness sei invitato a imparare come trasformare il tuo rapporto con il modo in cui pensi, senti, ami, lavori e giochi - e quindi risvegliarti e incarnare più completamente chi sei veramente.

After CIA agent John Seal's journey as a stowaway on a Chinese freighter ends, setting foot on his native soil, Seal has one thing to live for - revenge. Broke and alone, Seal uses his survival skills to make his way across the country with damning evidence that implicates deep-seated government officials are involved with a global mercenary funding a weapon of mass destruction. Struggling to remain undetected by rail yard security, he escapes a series of attacks by bloodless human smugglers and works to avoid a daunting specter from his past. Desperate to contact the one person he can ...

Who is John Seal? He’s a rookie CIA agent. His job is to protect America against cyber attacks from enemy organizations and terrorists whose tactic is to disrupt lives as a means to leverage their agenda. John finds himself in the middle of Barcelona during the Saint Joan Festival where he meets his handler for the first time. During his high stakes first mission, he is faced with hard decisions and is forced to go against his moral compass to complete his assignment leaving him to wonder if he is the right man for the job. Does John have what it takes to be a covert operative, or will he...

The world is on the brink of disaster, and only Agent John Seal can stop it. Seal's mission is to expose the puppet master behind the genesis of The Pandora Initiative. Battered and bruised, Seal and his allies must confront the enemy manipulating a popular official. This shadowy figure has been pulling the strings of world leaders and intelligence agencies for years, and Seal is the only one with the goods to blow the lid off their plan. With the clock ticking, Agent Seal must unravel the mastermind's plan and expose the colossal purveyor of evil before it's too late.

Techno Tales: Reimagined Parables for the Modern Age Embark on a unique journey through the pages of Techno Tales, a groundbreaking collection of 11 reimagined parables, tailored for the tech-savvy, modern reader. Blending ancient wisdom with the digital era, this concise book transcends the boundaries of time, offering timeless lessons through the lens of our contemporary world. Perfect for a thoughtful read in a single sitting. A Modern Twist on Timeless Wisdom Contemporary Parables: Experience the New Testament's profound parables, reimagined in the context of today's digital landscape. ...