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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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Fresh off his success in the New York Times bestselling Countdown to Midnight, Nick Flynn finds himself once again facing a vicious enemy-one determined to destroy the United States.
When Nick Flynn left the US Air Force to join the Quartet Directorate, he did so with the full knowledge that no one could ever know. This covert private force-called Four by its members-promised him the chance to lead his own missions and make his own decisions, though...
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For James Longstreet, the transfer to the Western Theater in 1863 offered opportunity. For his opponent Ambrose Burnside, the hope of redemption.
Longstreet, who Robert E. Lee called his "Old Warhorse," had long labored in the shadow of both his army commander and the late Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. When Confederate fortunes took a turn for the worse in Tennessee, both Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee dispatched Longstreet and most of his...
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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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In "Failure as a Learning Opportunity," you'll uncover the profound potential hidden in setbacks. Explore the significance of learning, overcome obstacles, and harness the power of reflection. This book offers insights for lifelong personal growth and success, emphasizing the transformative nature of embracing failure as a stepping stone toward greatness. Don't miss your chance to unlock your full potential through the art of learning from failure...
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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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Your Happiness Habitat is everything that makes up your environment: your mindset, health, communication, and all in between. When we are happy, we are on center. Fear, doubt, and worry become mere illusions. When you operate from a center that's in a state of happiness, you will Optimize Your Opportunity Zone and reach your true potential.
Personal stories, interviews with top experts, and practical Exercises will guide you on a transformative journey....
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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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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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"Crisis = Opportunity" takes you on a profound exploration of adversity, challenging the conventional view that crisis equates to despair. Instead, this book unveils a revolutionary insight: crisis equals opportunity.
Within these pages, a rich tapestry of real-life stories and expert insights unfolds, offering a thought-provoking journey into the lives of individuals who have not only weathered tumultuous storms but have emerged from them stronger,...
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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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Imagine a world where all small business owners have the skills, tools, and confidence to contribute to a healthy world economy, creating secure, meaningful employment while maintaining personal prosperity and freedom.
If only it were that easy. Small businesses account for 90 percent of all businesses globally and employ 70 percent of the world's workforce. The role of the small business owner cannot be underestimated-as goes the small business...
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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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"We live in a world that's obsessed with talent. We celebrate gifted students in school, natural athletes in sports, and child prodigies in music. But admiring people who start out with innate advantages leads us to overlook the distance we ourselves can travel. We underestimate the range of skills that we can learn and the amount of ground that we can gain. When opportunity doesn't knock, there are ways to to build a door. Hidden Potential offers...
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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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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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