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Differences between people are inevitable. Unfortunately, these can sometimes evolve into a serious conflict, drag on, or remain unresolved. Because the world shows up differently for each of us, leading to individual interpretations as to what is occurring, it is important to skillfully discuss differences with confidence and competence.
In a concise reference manual, Carl Welte relies on his experience as a successful entrepreneur and leader to...
2) Divergence
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The 2nd installment, of the Best Selling Nova Series- Divergence
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In the bustling city of Medina, where the aroma of spices and the call to prayer filled the air, lived two young men named Ahmad and Bilal. Both were devoted Muslims, but their paths of faith diverged as they faced different challenges on their journey towards righteousness.
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Jen Johanssen is a former porn actor trying to fit into the world of academia. Her sister, Lolly Johanssen, is a cancer survivor. Nicole Parks is in prison for loving the wrong guy. And Sonya Yakowski, also in prison, is a member of a family of traveling criminals, desperately missing her young son. The lives of these four women converge in a Florida prison, where Jen and Lolly have joined forces to put on a grant-funded drama production. Despite...
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This volume offers a compelling introduction to the life, times, and theological thought of H. Richard and Reinhold Niebuhr--the two most important American theologians of the twentieth century. Although the Niebuhr brothers shared the same heritage and experienced many of the same formative moments, their thought diverged at key points as their lives and careers developed. Scott R. Paeth's expert introduction to the Niebuhr brothers explores this...
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During the Industrial Revolution Devon underwent de-population as younger people left to enter numerous occupations created by new technologies.Younger people left the countryside for jobs being created in the rapidly expanding towns and cities in Great Britain. But they also emigrated overseas and joined up with the economic development occurring globally.Since 1800, branches of the Trist family have sprung up in various parts of the world: in Canada,...
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ALISON REED remains notoriously anonymous when critiquing restaurants for the Chicago Tribune because she never wants to be treated differently than an ordinary customer. But when she accidentally goes viral for trashing a new restaurant, her editor insists she make amends by going undercover as a prep cook for the chef she maligned. After knocking skillets at every turn, the pair eventually learn their divergent food philosophies actually compliment...
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Is it possible to develop a radical socialist feminism that fights for the emancipation of women and of all humankind?
This book is a journey through the history of feminism. Using the concrete struggles of women, the Marxist feminist Andrea D'Atri traces the history of the women's and workers' movement from the French Revolution to Queer Theory. She analyzes the divergent paths feminists have woven for their liberation from oppression and uncovers...
12) Lost in Ibiza
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On her twenty-first birthday, environmental activist Alice learns that the man who has raised her is not her father after all. She is surprised to learn that her biological father, William, is a property developer based in Ibiza, where he is immersed in a huge deal that will further increase his wealth.
Alice and William meet for the first time in Ibiza, inadvertently finding themselves on a road trip across the island, unravelling secrets from the...
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from Brian Christian's The Alignment Problem
As machine-learning systems grow not only more prevalent, but also more powerful, humans want to ensure that they understand us and do what we want, eliminating the possibility of catastrophic divergence. In the field of computer science, this question is known as the alignment problem.
In The Alignment Problem (2020), Brian Christian raises questions of safety and ethics...
14) Trajectory
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THE PREQUEL to the #1 International Bestseller, Pendomus... In order to be nudged toward their ultimate destinies-Runa Cophem and Traeton Revasco had to break ranks from what they already knew. Set a year before the international bestseller, Pendomus, this prequel grounds you in the world of Pendomus, while setting you up for the wild ride ahead. (Best to read after finishing the trilogy, as to not spoil some of the twists on the road ahead.) Start...
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For over a decade Fuller Seminary president Richard Mouw has participated in Mormon-evangelical dialogue with a view to developing a better understanding between the two groups. His participation in these discussions has drawn severe criticism and even anger from people who believe such talks are pointless or even dangerous.
This brief, highly accessible book is his answer. Advocating humility, patience, and a willingness to admit our own shortcomings,...
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It's another Christmas alone in Atlanta, and hotel director Alvin is starting to reevaluate his life choices. Moving back home, his current job, they were meant to be part of a temporary stopping point to deal with some family issues. But now, five years later, he's still here. In the midst of this inner turmoil, Alvin's world is shaken when an unexpected visitor comes to stay at the hotel. His childhood friend Tim, now known as world famous R&B singer...
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The story unfolds in an alternate history setting during World War 1, enriched with steampunk elements and a blend of espionage and supernatural intrigue. Kit Hardwicke, initially introduced as reflecting on wartime experiences, is drawn into a complex web of spy missions against the backdrop of historical events interwoven with fictional deviations. He assumes various identities to infilatrate enemy lines and uncover plots with the aid of a group...
18) The Breaking
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The mystery deepens as the virus continues its rampage in Montrose. Rebecca and Colossus must find a way to stop an enemy more lethal than the virus, but new information and unfolding events threaten the group's mission and their very lives.As pressure mounts to take bold action, rifts form between members.Rebecca and her friends are forced to make difficult choices and face unexpected challenges that will test their bonds and reveal secrets that...
19) Rain's Return
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"You know who I am, Rain. You've always known!"Rain looked into the Military Mother's eyes, and shook her head no, but she knew in her heart what the woman was saying was true.Rain had come all the way back to Michaelanburg to free the men left behind and make sure that no more women were brainwashed into believing the women's lies that they were superior beings, but now, she was going to watch the man she loved die at the hands of the only Mother...
20) Casta Diva
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He's gone to Italy to save her, but can he protect himself from the charms of her ex? Quinn and Larisa's first Christmas has ended with a house fire, a secret revealed, and Larisa's charismatic ex boyfriend, Lucas at the center of it all. It's become clear that Larisa and Quinn have no future together if they cannot find a way to detach Lucas from their lives, but their approaches to it diverge. Quinn goes to Italy to live with Lucas and play the...
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