Firefighters Around the World shows how firefighters in different countries may use different gear, trucks, and techniques. But no matter where they are, they all work together, help others, and keep their communities safe. This book celebrates both what makes firefighters different-and what makes them the same.

There’s no such thing as a healthy plateau. In today’s high-pressure environment, simply “making the numbers” is no longer enough to remain competitive. Instead, exceeding expectations, raising the already high bar, and achieving more than others thought possible is the new path toward sustaining success. But doing so is certainly easier said than done! It requires a clear and objective view of the business and the ability to analyze appropriately the dimensions of talent, strategy, and ex...

The plan was simple…Help my brothers with the club “deliveries” over the holiday season, then head back south where it’s nice and warm.I didn’t plan on the snowstorm or running into a familiar face at the local gym.I haven’t seen Jace in over a year, but we’ve been friends for far longer than that.When he offers me a place to stay with him and his wife, I figure it’s better than freezing my ass off in the woods.But it’s more than tha...

This book, following the simple instructions on a bar of soap, will help you apply God's Word to your life in daily and easily digestible, non-intimidating ways. Practical and simple in its use, each page has application notes that can be applied immediately, along with the scripture passages to support the application. Watch yourself daily transform into a more loving, joyful, caring, peaceful, patient, kind, gentle, faithful, self-controlled person. Along the journey you will tackle some...

You'll never struggle with performance appraisals again!Do you dread writing employee performance evaluations? Do you struggle for hours to find just the right words of praise, avoid repetition, and tread the fine line between "constructive" and "criticism"?Performance Appraisal Phrase Book makes it easy for you. Featuring concise sections on how to write the evaluation, handle tricky legal issues, and verbally discuss the evaluation, this book als...

Bestselling author Stormie Omartian has written longer books on prayer, but this time she turns her hand to something a little more compact, yet just as powerful."What do I do now that I am on my knees?" Stormie provides readers with 10 simple but effective steps to ignite their prayer lives. These steps can each take only a minute, or just one can be the focus of a longer, more meaningful time of prayer with God. They are flexible, personal, and helpful.These 10 suggestions are not part o...

THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR EVERY SITUATION . . . EVERY TIMEThe ability to craft an employee review that is meaningful and change-driven is what separates average supervisors from great managers. How often, though, have you struggled to find the most appropriate words for your needs?This completely revised and updated second edition of Perfect Phrases for Performance Reviews provides hundreds of ready-made phrases you can use to clearly communicate any employee's perfor...

Everyone is controlled by something. Who is controlling your life, you, the devil, or the Holy Spirit? The Bible says we are controlled by the Holy Spirit. But how can someone know who is in control? Our flesh will always manipulate, make demands, and pressure us to fulfill its desires. The Holy Spirit is always gentle, meek, and humble. He will lead and guide us in a still small voice. By contrast, the devil's voice is sharp, hard, and pressing. The Holy Spirit will always lead us into al...

PRAISE FOR Balanced Scorecard Step-By-Step: Maximizing Performance and Maintaining Results, Second Edition"As a practitioner and thought leader, Paul Niven is superbly bridging the gulf between BSC theory and application through hands-on experiences and real-world case studies. The book provides a practical road map, step-by-step, to plan, execute, and sustain a winning scorecard campaign. Easy to read . . . tells a powerful story with lessons learned/best...

For anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of branding in an approachable way without poring over dense text or hiring an expensive consultant, Star Brands presents a unique model that offers structured guidance and professional tips for building, managing, and marketing any brand. Created by savvy brand manager Carolina Rogoll, the star brand model is a perfect intersection of solid marketing and management theory with an approachable, visually oriented design. The author tea...

While there is no secret to being an elite sales professional, there is a set of consistently successful selling techniques that most companies don’t reach their salespeople, and which most entrepreneurs think they don’t have the time to learn.If there were a single “secret” to finding untold sales success, everyone in sales would be enjoying ridiculous amounts of success. However, some things in life are too important to not take the time to learn, and this is cer...

Learn to surrender to the deeper dimensions of the cross, so that nothing can block the Lord’s presence and power in your life!Jesus Christ died not so that you would recognize a historical fact. Or memorize a particular doctrine. Or continue with life as is. No, Christ’s death was God’ s decisive deed in your life, conquering sin once and for all. The cross beckons you every day, with power to transform every detail of your existence as you begin to see Calvary fr...