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Where do you hide in space?On the courier ship ferrying The Hero of Ararat, the Dragonkiller and their daughter, Ekaterina 'Kat' Avondale, from the Saurian homeworld back to human space, newly promoted third-shift commander Stephan Ocasek has found a sneaky ion trail. They are being followed. No, not followed, hunted.Not by Saurians, since they're flying an honor escort. Not by humans, because the engine signature is all wrong. When they detect a...
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Becoming single in middle age was difficult for Alan, until a seemingly ordinary day turns extraordinary, when it presents him two very different but promising paths forward. On that day, Alan unexpectedly runs into a prior lover, moments after a new acquaintance offers him an unusual proposition.One man provides youthful comfort and enthusiasm, and the other, the task of forming intimacy with a person who was raised from a lineage quite removed from...
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2023.
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Organizational paradoxes are ultimately illusions. They are artificial constructs, sometimes of a system, many times of the mind. They fail to meet the definition of a paradox because they are not irreconcilable. Yet these illusionary obstacles persist as groups, and individuals protect themselves from the perceived challenges of addressing them. They demand engagement because the process of engagement reveals the illusion, develops a deeper sense...
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"Opportunity's Compass: Guiding Through Uncharted Horizons" is not just a book; it's an invitation to embark on a journey of empowerment, self-discovery, and growth. With this compass in hand, you'll set sail towards a horizon teeming with untold opportunities, creating a life that's a masterpiece of your own making. As you read, reflect, and apply the wisdom within these pages, you'll find yourself navigating the uncharted waters of your dreams with...
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2023.
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Explore how reducing obstacles to global migration can have a tangible benefit for businesses.
Can reducing the obstacles to global migration have a tangible benefit for businesses? Join Johann Harnoss, associate director for innovation at BCG, as he explores the business case for advancing global equality of opportunity and how giving people the means, tools, and inspiration to find their own destiny can make the world a better place. Johann doesn’t...
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2023.
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Pay transparency regulations are designed to close the wage gap. Research shows that despite broad assumptions to the contrary, women do negotiate on salary. It also shows that when pay information is paired with performance data, it leads to clearer comparisons and fairer negotiations and can motivate people to perform better. Robust appraisal systems can make pay transparency an opportunity to improve performance rather than a compliance burden....
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[2023]
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"Numerous narratives have been published on the space race in the past few years, but no definitive, prescriptive book has been published about what it means for entrepreneurs and investors. The Space Economy fills that gap and explains how the average person can capitalize on the space economy. The Space Economy summarizes the events that have opened the space economy with an eye toward the trillion-dollar investment opportunity they have created....
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2019.
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This book comprehensively outlines what a holistic and effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA) system looks like. From the designing of the support infrastructure to the measuring of effectiveness on the bottom-line, this book provides the blueprint for making it happen. While traditionally RCA is viewed as a reactive tool, the authors will show how it can be applied proactively to prevent failures from occurring in the first place. RCA is a key element...
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[2023]
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Leverage the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive the growth and success of your organization. This book thoroughly explores the reasons why it is so hard to implement AI, and highlights the need to reconcile the motivations and goals of two very different groups of people, business-minded and technical-minded. Divided into five main parts (First Principles, The Why, The What, The How, The Future), you'll review case studies and examples...
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[2013]
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Introduction What Is Forensic Accounting? Criminological Theories Motive Opportunity Financial Crimes Legal Requirements The Financial Disciplines General Business Operations Providing Goods Providing Services Providing Ideas Record Retention Basic Accounting Books and Records Basic Tax Law Regulatory Agencies Characteristics of Financial Crimes Spending Saving The Structure Conspiracy Fraud Categories of Theft Theft Burglary Larceny Robbery Embezzlement...
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"A guide not just for overcoming the obstacles that hold us back-but for using them for great benefit The great Athenian orator Demosthenes was born with a crippling speech impediment and was robbed of his inheritance by cruel guardians. Samuel Zemurray was a poor roadside fruit peddler pitted against the behemoth United Fruit Company. Ulysses S. Grant found himself stuck across the Mississippi river, desperately trying to break into the impenetrable...
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2023.
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A Public Sector Journey to Operational Excellence links effective government operations to the ability to accomplish bold social goals. The book illustrates how the principles and techniques of continuous improvement can be applied to public sector management and public policy development. The linkage of management to policy is woven throughout the four sections: Part 1 begins with the history and application of the principles of continuous improvement...
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2023.
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RENEWABLE ENERGY INNOVATIONS This critical text, designed for microbiologists, biotechnologists, entrepreneurs, process engineers, chemical engineers, electrical engineers, physicists, and environmentalists, assesses the current knowledge about lab-scale and large-scale production of renewable and sustainable fuels, chemicals, and materials. Global warming is having a huge impact on the world's ecosystem. Glaciers have shrunk, ice on rivers and lakes...
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2023.
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If you’re in search of a cutting-edge actionable guide to game design, your quest ends here! Immerse yourself in the fundamentals of game design with expert guidance from veterans with decades of game design experience across a variety of genres and platforms. The second edition of this book remains dedicated to its original goal of helping you master the fundamentals of game design in a practical manner with the addition of some of the latest trends...
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"Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other's out, and they'll both go on to find the love of their lives. It's a bonkers idea... and it just might work. Emma hadn't planned that her next assignment as a traveling nurse would be in Minnesota, but she...
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2024.
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Learn how to identify the foundational plays to get started with a strategy for winning big, complex sales deals.
Imagine that you’ve uncovered a big sales opportunity but are unsure how to best proceed. If closed, this contract could make your year, and skyrocket you to the top of your sales organization. A standard sales approach is insufficient for big, complex, often messy opportunity development. Navigating such complex sales deals requires...
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