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Straight-Forward Reality to Workplace Success | Practical tips for peak-performance

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“The honest and straight-forward approach pushes the reader to take charge and improve.” … Cerena Newton - Lead Sonographer, Washington DC This book focuses on you as an individual and offers valuable advice that will support you on your journey to professional success. The book will help you build on your current strengths, but will also identify weaknesses and set a precise pathway for improvement. It gives the foundational knowledge for career development; clearly stated in a matter-of-fact way. The author has taken his wealth of practical experience and knowledge; distilled them and developed a book that will provide you with the guidance and insight you need in your quest for a successful career.   …Find out more… visit book page About the author: Michael W. Wedgeworth Jr., MBA, RT (R) has been in leadership roles since 1993. He initially started his career in the United States Army where he completed his education in Radiologic Technology and served i

Second Hand Scott - What's love got to do with it?

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An atrociously amusing anecdote of an amorous bloke Scott Logan, AKA Second Hand Scott, specialises in picking up girls who have just been dumped, jilted or otherwise broken-hearted. But he isn’t your stereotypical romantic cad and bounder. No; he actually thinks he’s being helpful. But one day, Scott is forced to choose between his continued mediocre existence and the possibility of true love. A famous philosopher once said, "What's love got to do, got to do with it? What's love but a second hand emotion?" Second Hand Scott, our romantic hero, has those words stamped across his heart. But maybe, just maybe, he does need a heart, even if it is at the risk of being broken.   …Find out more… visit book page

Are you holy enough for heaven?

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Are you nailing Christ to the cross all over again? Sin caused problems in heaven. It was the reason why Jesus Christ was crucified. God takes sin so seriously that He has to punish it. We would never allow sin to rule in our hearts if we understood the debt we owe God. When Christians live in sin, they are nailing Christ to the cross all over again. Our God is a holy God and He requires His children to be holy, just as He is holy.  God Himself has provided the remedy for sin. John 3:16 says: 'For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.' This book will show you how you can make sure that your eternal destiny is heaven and not in hell!   …Find out more… visit book page

Everybody Hurts - Relevant Rantings of Rusty Old Prophets

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A Foray into the Minor Prophets -  Timeless truth and timely message in a hurting world The minor prophets in the bible are often neglected and rarely talked about. Perhaps we are frightened of prophetic texts or find them inaccessible, or perhaps we just can’t see what significance the 2000-year-old rantings of a bunch of dead guys have in the 21st Century world. Journey through this book and see a present-day application; relevant for your life today. The Minor Prophets are not a gang of eccentric characters  from over two millennia ago. They were men, raised up by God, to speak to nations. They declared the Word of the Lord into real-life situations and called their nation back to God. Often it took courage to deliver that word and some paid for such bravery with their lives!   …Find out more… visit book page

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying: A simple, effective way to banish clutter forever

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Transform your home into a permanently clear and clutter-free space with the incredible KonMari Method. Japan's expert declutterer and professional cleaner Marie Kondo will help you tidy your rooms once and for all with her inspirational step-by-step method. The key to successful tidying is to tackle your home in the correct order, to keep only the things you really love and to do it all at once – and quickly. After that for the rest of your life you only need to choose what to keep and what to discard. The KonMari Method will not just transform your space. Once you have your house in order you will find that your whole life will change. You can feel more confident, you can become more successful, and you can have the energy and motivation to create the life you want. You will also have the courage to move on from the negative aspects of your life: you can recognise and finish a bad relationship; you can stop feeling anxious; you can finally lose weight.

CAMINO ISLAND - John Grisham's novel - The Sunday Times 'Thriller of the Month', Mail on Sunday 'Thriller of the Week'

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The Sunday Times  'Thriller of the Month',  Mail on Sunday  'Thriller of the Week' and  Sun  'Best for Mystery-Lovers'. John Grisham's novels have sold over 300 million copies worldwide. CAMINO ISLAND is both an unputdownable beach read and a thriller for book lovers, beginning with a literary heist and finishing with a cat and mouse duel between a beguiling criminal and the woman set to uncover his guilt. The most daring and devastating heist in literary history targets a high security vault located deep beneath Princeton University. Valued at $25 million (though some would say priceless) the five manuscripts of F Scott Fitzgerald's only novels are amongst the most valuable in the world. After an initial flurry of arrests, both they and the ruthless gang of thieves who took them have vanished without trace.

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

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The #1 New York Times Bestseller: The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There’s no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day.

Man's Search For Meaning: The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust

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A prominent Viennese psychiatrist before the war, Viktor Frankl was uniquely able to observe the way that both he and others in Auschwitz coped (or didn't) with the experience. He noticed that it was the men who comforted others and who gave away their last piece of bread who survived the longest - and who offered proof that everything can be taken away from us except the ability to choose our attitude in any given set of circumstances. The sort of person the concentration camp prisoner became was the result of an inner decision and not of camp influences alone. Frankl came to believe man's deepest desire is to search for meaning and purpose. This outstanding work offers us all a way to transcend suffering and find significance in the art of living.

The Zookeeper's Wife: An unforgettable true story, now a major film

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In war-torn Warsaw, a zookeeper and his wife refuse to surrender...  Now a major motion picture starring Jessica Chastain and Daniel Brühl, Diane Ackerman's  The Zookeeper's Wife  is based on a remarkable true story of bravery and sanctuary during World War II. Perfect for fans of  Lion  and  Hidden Figures. 'I can't imagine a better story or storyteller.  The Zookeeper's Wife  will touch every nerve you have' -Jonathan Safran Foer, author of  Everything is Illuminated When Germany invades Poland, Luftwaffe bombers devastate Warsaw and the city's zoo along with it. With most of their animals killed, or stolen away to Berlin, zookeepers Jan and Antonina Zabinski begin smuggling Jews into the empty cages. As the war escalates Jan becomes increasingly involved in the anti-Nazi resistance. Ammunition is buried in the elephant enclosure and explosives stored in the animal hospital. Plans are prepared for what will become the Warsaw uprising. T

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Should be read by every leader in America...a book to inspire your children and grandchildren to become everything that they can." --Wall Street Journal "Powerful." --USA Today "Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault." --Washington Post "Superb, smart, and succinct." --Forbes BASED ON THE INCREDIBLE GRADUATION SPEECH WITH OVER 10 MILLION VIEWS ON YOUTUBE If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can us

The NYT Bestsellers - A Dog's Purpose: A novel for humans | W. Bruce Cameron

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This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story,  A Dog's Purpose  touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here? Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden-haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey's search for his new life's meaning leads him into the loving arms of eight-year-old Ethan. During their countless adventures, Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog. But this life as a family pet is not the end of Bailey's journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders - will he ever find his purpose? Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny,  A Dog's Purpose  is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man'

The New York Times® Bestsellers - Our featured Hardcover Fiction - Norse Mythology

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Norse Mythology By Neil Gaiman The great Norse myths are woven into the fabric of our storytelling – from Tolkien, Alan Garner and Rosemary Sutcliff to  Game of Thrones  and Marvel Comics. They are also an inspiration for Neil Gaiman's own award-bedecked, bestselling fiction. Now he reaches back through time to the original source stories in a thrilling and vivid rendition of the great Norse tales. Gaiman's gods are thoroughly alive on the page – irascible, visceral, playful, passionate – and the tales carry us from the beginning of everything to Ragnarok and the twilight of the gods. Galvanised by Gaiman's prose, Thor, Loki, Odin and Freya are irresistible forces for modern readers and the crackling, brilliant writing demands to be read aloud around an open fire on a freezing, starlit night. Get your copy

How to Create Captivating Crime Fiction Stories

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  Beginner's Guide to Writing Mystery Fiction Tutor: Ms. Debbi Mack New York Times Bestselling Author and Screenwriter

The New York Times® Bestsellers - Our featured Paperback Fiction - A Man Called Ove

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The million-copy bestselling phenomenon, Fredrik Backman's heartwarming debut is a funny, moving, uplifting tale of love and community that will leave you with a spring in your step.  Perfect for fans of Rachel Joyce's  The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,  Graeme Simsion's  The Rosie Project and  David Nicholl's  US. New York Times  bestseller 'Warm, funny, and almost unbearably moving'  Daily Mail 'Rescued all those men who constantly mean to read novels but never get round to it'  Spectator Books of the Year

Caged - A Captivating Page-turner

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Twenty-two year old Lydia Jones lives at the top of the social ladder in the town of Riverwalk, Pennsylvania. She has spent the last four years of her life under constant scrutiny. She is weary of her ever present mask and secretly wishes to break free. Simon Partridge comes into her life one rainy evening when her father hosts a dinner party. Simon begins to show Lydia the freedom she once had and the love she deserves. Blossoming love is put to the test as jealousy, manipulative family members, and unexpected danger interrupts their lives. Can they survive the trials of life or will their love fail when a trip to New York becomes disastrous?   …Find out more… visit book page “Passionately Captivating” …publishedbestsellers.com

Going Against the Grain | The Creator's Diet Explained

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Genre:  Dietetics and nutrition, Diets and dieting The array of highly processed and refined food options created to appeal to our senses coupled with our hectic lifestyles, have resulted in a massive shift from consuming a wholesome diet. A real mind-set change is necessary to go against the grain and take charge of our diets and lives. What we eat ultimately determines how well we function, consequently it is of uttermost importance that we feed on the best foods for our health. This book encourages the reader to regain control of their lives by applying seven simple dietary and lifestyle principles. The Creator’s Diet Explained simplifies healthy eating and explains the basics in food and dietary principles. In this edition you will discover the following: • The seven foundational principles of The Creator’s Diet • The role of a healthy diet in helping to maintain health • Many practical tips, meal options and much more... …Find out more… visit book page “Wholesom

A review of 'In all Probability: A collection of short stories'

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This collection of 30 short tales packs in so much its hard to know where to start. Each tale packs a lot in with plenty of implied and hinted backstories and endings that let you build on the teaser style writing that Morris uses. Because of this, these stories don't feel anywhere near as short as they are and before you know it you have been pulled into Morris' world in all its strange, scary, odd and unsettling glory. Morris's writing flows as well as ever and will appeal to all types of reader (unless you really don't like short stories, but even then you should try these to see how well they can be done). I was particularly fond of It's An Ill Wind and Dead Eye, and was somewhat amused by Progress and Better Late Than Never. A few of the tales were also quite touching, especially Swan Song which I think definitely ranks in one of my favourites. A great collection, proven by the fact that I read the lot in one evening...oops. Sam's review, Dec 30, 2016

The Five Facets of Murder - A Sparkling Page-Turner

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Genre:  Fiction: Crime Detective Mystery The Percival diamond disappears when twins, William and Elsie Percival, are children. Not too long afterwards, their parents die. They  unearth a trunk in the attic; the contents: the secret to the Percival diamond, and set out to find out what happened to it. Mary, their cousin, whom the siblings have not seen in many years, may be able to unlock the mystery and so a house party is organised in her honour. The party guests that arrive at Oakmere Hall are a mixed bunch. Death also pays a visit, bringing Inspector Thomas and his bumbling sidekick Constable Turner up to the estate to try to unravel the enigma. …Find out more… visit book page Reviews "A jewel of a novel, shimmering with intrigue and suspense." …publishedbestsellers.com "I couldn’t put it down, and I didn't guess the murderer either!" …Francis Gershwin, Office Manager. "Compelling mixture of chills … with threads of humour running