Nolan Daly believes he has the dream life. He's got a beautiful wife, two adorable children, and the job he always wanted. As a lieutenant in the FDNY, on the list for promotion to captain, he feels the sky's the limit. Then 9/11 happens. Daly loses seven brothers from his Brooklyn firehouse and well over one hundred friends out of the 343 firefighters killed that horrible day. While still reeling from that tragedy, he wakes up in a hospital with a pair of detectives asking him what he did...

FDNY Captain Nolan Daly was in trouble with the good folks at EEO. Again. He could have attended the annual class, sat still, kept his mouth shut for two hours and gone home. But he was tired of being told how to think. Daly wasn't racist, sexist, homophobic or any of the other labels they threw at him. It always amazed him that the people who preached acceptance, inclusion and diversity were only talking about those who agreed with them. If your opinion differed from theirs, you were not ...

Designed as a working tool for both corporate franchise lawyers and outside counsel, Franchise Law Compliance Manual is a practical, comprehensive guide to establishing and maintaining a successful corporate compliance program. From intellectual property to termination, this updated and expanded guide covers every aspect of franchise law and will help you protect the franchisor's property, limit liability, and prepare for and limit the inevitable tensions of a franchise system.

Nematodes are small multicellular organisms that have been used as biological models since the 1960s. For example, Caenorhabditis elegans is a free-living nematode worm, about 1mm in length, that lives in temperate soil environments. It is made up of about 1000 cells, and has a short life cycle of only two weeks. It was the first multicellular organism to have its whole genome sequenced. The book summarizes the importance of nematodes as model organisms in the fields of genetics, developme...

The Ultimate Goethe Collection presents a meticulously curated anthology of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's profound works, encompassing his poetry, plays, and philosophy. This compilation reflects Goethe's mastery of language and structure, illuminating the evolution of his literary style from Sturm und Drang emotionalism to the nuanced introspection of Weimar Classicism. Readers will find explorations of themes such as love, nature, and the human condition, all while engaging with Goethe's ...

The Essential Works of Goethe gathers the astonishing range of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's achievement: lyric poetry of crystalline intensity, dramatic masterpieces such as Faust, searching prose fiction, and reflective writings that helped define modern European letters. Moving between Sturm und Drang passion, Weimar Classicism's disciplined humanism, and early Romantic inwardness, the volume reveals Goethe's distinctive fusion of sensuous observation, philosophical inquiry, and formal m...

In "The Essential Works of Goethe," the illustrious German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe presents a masterful compilation of his literary contributions, which encompass poetry, drama, philosophy, and scientific writings. Richly woven with the threads of Romanticism and Enlightenment thought, this anthology showcases Goethe's profound explorations of human existence, the nuances of love, nature's beauty, and the quest for self-knowledge. His eloquent prose and vivid imagery invite reade...

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's 'The Greatest Works' is a comprehensive collection of some of the greatest literary achievements by the renowned German author. This book features a diverse range of genres including poetry, drama, and novels, showcasing Goethe's versatility and mastery of multiple literary styles. The compilation also includes critical essays and letters that provide insight into Goethe's creative process and intellectual pursuits. Set against the backdrop of the German Romant...

In "The Essential Works of Goethe," readers are invited into the rich tapestry of thought that defines one of Germany's most pivotal literary figures. This anthology encapsulates Goethe's profound explorations into human emotion, nature, and the intricacies of life through a blend of poetry, drama, and prose. Rich with lyrical elegance and philosophical inquiry, the collection reflects the neoclassicism and romanticism that permeated his era, presenting timeless themes of longing, creativi...

Church Ethics and Its Organizational Context is the first book to provide a broadly interdisciplinary approach to understanding the leadership crisis in the Catholic Church in the wake of the sex abuse scandal and how it was handled. Well-known scholars, religious clergy, and laymen in the trenches of church formation and leadership come together from the disciplines of organizational behavior, theology, sociology, history, and law, to foster the creation of a new code of ethics that is bo...

“It’s a Wonderful Life” has become an important holiday tradition for families.But why does the movie have such a profound effect on people and what are its major themes?James Dillon answers those questions by highlighting the movie’s recurring motifs and themes. As someone who has walked a similar path to George Bailey, he’s the perfect person to tell this story and share life lessons such as:• Sometimes, miracles simply involve looking at things differently....

This book offers a selection of stories about teaching, learning, and school life that you can use in a variety of PD formats and settings.Grouped into four categories—students, teachers, administrators, and parents—these tales offer a powerful entry point for thinking and reflecting on your school environment in a new and meaningful way. Each brief tale is presented to spark a 10–15 minute group discussion that will help educators think more deeply about the complex, human problem...