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Dive into the captivating autobiography of John Joseph McGraw, one of baseballs legendary figures. Known for his unparalleled success as a manager, McGraw shares his incredible journey through the sport, having led teams to an impressive ten league pennants and holding the record for the most seasons managed in the National League. With 2,763 career wins, he ranks third among major league managers, boasting a remarkable winning percentage that surpasses even the greats like Connie Mack and Tony La Russa. In this engaging narrative, McGraw reveals the insights and experiences that shaped his ...

Intercultural Insiders share the stories of people with cross-cultural experiences, from newcomers to Canada to expatriates on international assignments. Host John McGraw shares these stories from his guests to let listeners know that, even if they feel isolated in a new culture, they aren't alone. By rising to the challenge of adapting, we can learn and become better versions of ourselves.

In The Old Ball Game, Frank Deford, NPR sports commentator and Sports Illustrated journalist retells the story of an unusual friendship between two towering figures in baseball history.

The Foundation of Communion with God introduces listeners to the Trinitarian piety of John Owen (1616-1683). Ryan McGraw's introduction to Owen sketches the major events of this important theologian's life and shows how his circumstances shaped his thoughts on the themes of the Trinity and public worship.

A "normal" Caribbean hurricane travels from east to west, but Lenny was anything but normal. Spawned south of Cuba in 1999, this late-season storm defied all predictions by moving steadily east toward the Leeward Islands. Eventually building almost to Category 5 strength, Lenny squatted for two days between the Virgin Islands and St. Martin, whipping the ocean with 155 mile-per-hour winds and sixty-foot seas.

Every year, managers at companies large and small are finding it harder to compete with the likes of Google and Amazon, who are stealing their customers and cornering every conceivable market and service. There is, however, a way for companies to survive - and win - in this era of digital behemoths. Choose Your Customer is a powerful customer-targeted guide that can help managers level the playing field against their biggest competitors.

For political theorists Bryan T. McGraw, Jesse Covington, and Micah Watson, a crucial resource is to be found in natural law, a rich tradition of Christian political thought often neglected by evangelicals. Grounded in the hope and realism of the gospel, their evangelical natural law theory is deep in moral conviction yet oriented toward practical political decision-making. Relevant to all dimensions of political life, they show how an evangelical natural law framework can speak into debates about the economy, family life and marriage, violence and war, and religious freedom.

Health care is in the midst of a massive disruption. With financial structures in tatters and the future uncertain, this is the moment to begin the revolution. But first, leaders need to learn how to support staff at all levels as they make transformational improvements in care. This book demonstrates that real change is very personal and has to start at the top - whether you're an executive, governing board member, manager, or physician.