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This book will inspire you to: thrive on pressure like an Olympic athlete; manage and overcome negative emotions by acknowledging them; plan short-term goals to achieve long-term aspirations; surround yourself with the people who will push you the hardest; use challenges to become a better leader; use creativity to move past trauma; and understand the tools your mind uses to recover from setbacks. 

Go from being a good practitioner to being an extraordinary leader of healthcare professionals.

Thomas À Kempis' collection of meditative writings from the Brethren of the Common Life is the most widely read book in the world after the Bible. The reflective devotions have been a heartening friend to great men such as Thomas More, St. Ignatius Loyola, Thomas Merton, Pope John Paul I, and John Wesley. Learning to live like Jesus is the central task that À Kempis explores in this classic devotional. This book provides comfort and counsel to every person who seeks to live a more connected and whole life.

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The history of the Western church is stained by injustice. The impulse to resist justice and look the other way has harmed the church and the people it aims to serve. But a different future is possible. In The Justice of Jesus, Joash Thomas surveys the history of injustice and colonization in the Global South at the hands of the Western church. He shows that in addition to harming colonized peoples, colonization has limited Western Christians' understanding of the gospel, leading us to devalue the pursuit of justice for our neighbors on the margins.

If you are facing the unique challenges of caring for a parent with dementia, you are not alone. What do you do when your loved one so plainly needs assistance, but is confused, angry, or resistant to your help? Where can you find the vital information you need, when you need it? Journalist Thomas Harrison and leading geriatric psychiatrist Brent Forester show that you don’t have to be a medical expert to be a good care provider in this authoritative guide. They explain the basics of dementia and offer effective strategies for coping with the medical, emotional, and financial toll.

This collection of short stories contains several gothic tales to bear macabre and chilling witness to writers as diverse as Thomas Hardy, Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe and HP Lovecraft. These tales are designed to unsettle you, just a little, as you sit back, and take in their words as they lead you on a walk to places you’d perhaps rather not visit on your own.

Britain's most chilling crimes are brought sensationally to life in this compelling new series, using court room transcripts, police interviews, 999 calls, secret audio recordings and eye witness testimony.

Delve into the intricate emotions of love and betrayal as we explore the themes of jealousy and its devastating consequences in "Nellie Brown, or, The Jealous Wife, With Other Sketches." This podcast invites listeners to examine the complexities of human relationships, where misplaced trust and the insidious influence of malign characters can unravel even the strongest bonds. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into narratives filled with tension, intrigue, and the dark shadows cast by envy. This is not a single story but a rich tapestry of unique explorations that ...

Embark on an exciting journey through the cosmos with "Astounding Stories 04, April 1930," where the boundaries of science fiction are pushed to their limits. This podcast delves into the imaginative realms of space exploration, adventure, and the unknown, inviting listeners to experience thrilling narratives that captivate the mind and spark curiosity. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of tales that transport you to distant planets, encounter alien civilizations, and grapple with the intricacies of futuristic technology. These stories celebrate ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE NED KELLEY AWARD FOR BEST DEBUT CRIME FICTION A page-turning debut murder mystery, set in Byron Bay. Jack Harris, the disgraced son of Australia's most powerful business tycoon, has just been exiled to Byron Bay as a junior journalist at his father's smallest regional...

"Hast du je darüber nachgedacht, wie es sein wird zu sterben?" Er nennt sich "Der Poet". Die Frauenleiche, die er auf dem Spielplatz des Keldaran-Park in Harrington hinterlässt, besitzt weder einen Kopf, noch Finger oder Zehen. Polizei-Captain Michael Thanner glaubt dennoch, den Mörder schnell fassen zu können. Schon bald aber stellt er fest, dass "Der Poet" ihm immer einen Schritt voraus zu sein scheint. Dann schlägt der Killer erneut zu und Thanner steht vor einem Kampf, der härter ist als alles, was er sich in seinen schlimmsten Albträumen hätte ausmalen können.

The 21st century unleashed unprecedented changes across the globe—to its climate, to the demographic makeup of its nations, and to the very nature of allegiance in the digital age. With its global influence waning, America must reevaluate its approach to globalization if it wishes to remain a leader.

Este libro presenta una selección de diez artículos imprescindibles sobre liderazgo, de los cientos que han sido publicados por la revista de la prestigiosa Universidad de Harvard, fuente de información de los líderes de hoy día. Artículos de reconocidos autores, como Daniel Goleman, Peter F. Drucker o John P. Kotter, que le ayudarán a maximizar su propio rendimiento y el de su organización.

Bloomsbury presents The Cactus Air Force by Eric Hammel and Thomas McKelvey Cleaver, read by Adam Henderson. Using diary entries, interviews and first-hand accounts, this vivid narrative brings to life the struggle in the air over the island of Guadalcanal between August 20 and November 15, 1942...

CheckPoint Gaming is your go-to podcast for learning how to play board games, card games, and tabletop systems. Instead of giving quick overviews, we take a deep dive into the rules—consolidating, organizing, and explaining them in a way that’s easy for new players to grasp and useful for experienced gamers who want a clear rules refresher. Whether you’re learning Mahjong, Gaslands, or classics like Chess and Ticket to Ride, you’ll find everything you need to play with confidence.

Eco Devo Radio, powered by Thomas P. Miller and Associates, was created for economic development practitioners nationwide to help identify where communities may be vulnerable and craft custom, comprehensive strategies to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

A podcast for Teachers of Physics, made by Physics Teachers

Einst bevölkerten unvorstellbare Geschöpfe die Erde. Sie errichteten Zivilisationen, erschufen Städte und Kultstätten. Sie waren mächtig und unvorstellbar gelehrig und intelligent. Bis sie etwas zurückdrängte. Etwas Grausames - etwas unvorstellbar Böses. Das Erbe jener Geschöpfe blieb bis heute im ewigen Eis verschlossen. Bis die Menschen in die Arktis aufbrachen und aus Zufall eine Stadt entdeckten. Eine Stadt, umgeben von gigantischen Felsmassiven - besser bekannt, als: Die Berge des Wahnsinns.

At daybreak on April 6, 1862, Confederate forces launched a bold suprise attack on the Union army, encamped in southwestern Tennesse. The battle of Shiloh, also known as the battle of Pittsburg Landing, would prove to be the bloodiest battle up until that point in United Staes history. The two day battle would cost a staggering 23,000 casualties. Both sides were stunned at the appalling loss of life. At the time, neither realized that three more years of such bloodshed were still to come.