What does it take to lead and manage your company’s tech?Becoming an effective IT leader and manager presents a host of challenges-from anticipating emerging technologies, to managing relationships with senior executives, vendors, and employees, to communicating with the board. A good IT leader must also be a strong business leader.This book-now thoroughly updated with a new preface by the authors and current tech details and terminology-invites you to acco...

Being a great leader today is much harder than you thinkMeet Jim Barton. He’s a newly minted CEO, rising leader of a firm in transition, and manager of massive complexity—thanks to our incredibly networked and increasingly unpredictable world of business. What if you were in his shoes?If you’re a top executive today, you probably are.Harder Than I Thought is a fictional narrative that puts the increasingly complex job of Chief Executive in a very real context. It se...

Meet Jim Barton, new CEO of Santa Monica Aerospace. Jim's job won't be easy: the company's hemorrhaging cash, struggling to regain investors' trust after an accounting scandal, and striving to transform its military and manufacturing culture to become a global aerospace integrator.Jim isn't real: Harder Than I Thought is a novel. But his story--developed in consultation with seasoned, actual CEOs--contains crucial lessons for all chief executives. Walk in Jim's shoes to engage in c...

The new world order as it stood after the apparent end of the Cold War and the collapse of the USSR was greeted with enthusiasm and optimism almost everywhere, but especially in the West. Less than a quarter century later that optimism has faded dramatically, with the rise of populism, nationalism, religious extremism and civil discord disrupting political and social norms around the world. This book reveals the extent to which events that began as internal political crises in Europe, the ...

Twenty-two nightmarish stories for your reading enjoyment! Prepare for the terrifying.Sara Jordan-Heintz selected a perfect blend of tales from a talented list of authors. You might just find your next favorite horror writer in the listStories byBrooke MacKenzieJohn HaasEvan BaughfmanJohn GroverD.C. PhillipsH.K. SladeC.A. VerstraeteLindy SpencerPatrick F. MurphyK.T. TateKay Hanifen

The Mastery of Success gathers foundational writings on ambition, prosperity, self-command, and purposeful living into a capacious genealogy of modern self-help. Its selections range from aphoristic wisdom and philosophical meditation to entrepreneurial counsel, motivational essays, metaphysical instruction, and practical financial maxims. Classical reflections on virtue and strategy sit beside influential accounts of visualization, disciplined thought, and economic initiative, revealing b...

A Road to Prosperity—Ultimate Collection assembles a remarkably broad archive of reflections on wealth, discipline, aspiration, and the moral uses of success. Its selections range from classical Stoic meditation and Taoist aphorism to Enlightenment pragmatism, Gilded Age social criticism, New Thought affirmation, and the energetic rhetoric of American self-help. Philosophical counsels on self-command stand beside practical discussions of enterprise, persuasion, habit, imagination, and publ...

The anthology 'Achieving Prosperity - Ultimate Collection' offers a captivating exploration of the multifaceted concept of prosperity through the lens of visionary minds from diverse literary epochs. This collection artfully weaves together a tapestry of philosophies and teachings that range from ancient musings to modern reflections. Through essays, treatises, and moral narratives, readers embark on a journey to decipher the complexities of prosperity and personal fulfillment. The assembl...

A Road to Prosperity - Ultimate Collection presents an enlightening exploration of prosperity through a tapestry of timeless wisdom and philosophical introspection. Spanning a wide range of literary styles, this anthology brings together works that transcend eras and cultures, reflecting on themes of wealth, success, and personal growth. From Machiavelli's pragmatic insights to Gibran's poetic musings, each piece contributes a unique perspective, forming a comprehensive dialogue on the ess...

Achieving Prosperity - Ultimate Collection weaves a rich tapestry of wisdom on the perennial theme of prosperity, encompassing a vast array of styles and perspectives. This anthology artfully traverses various literary forms, from classical philosophical treatises to modern self-help writings. It captures the nuanced interpretations of prosperity—from spiritual fulfillment to material success. Highlighting myriad works that present a mosaic of insights, the collection delves into timeless ...

A Road to Prosperity - Ultimate Collection is a profound anthology that explores the enduring pursuit of success and well-being through various literary forms, from philosophical treatises to practical guides. This collection amasses a rich tapestry of thought, featuring diverse contributions that reflect on themes of prosperity, morality, and human potential. With standout pieces that provoke contemplation and inspire action, this volume presents a historical dialogue on success, capturin...

The anthology "The Greatest Guides to Achieving Peace & Prosperity" presents a kaleidoscope of reflections on the eternal human quests for tranquility and success. This collection delves into a spectrum of literary styles ranging from philosophical musings, practical advice, to visionary insights. Set within a rich literary framework, the anthology balances ancient wisdom and modern philosophical reflections, showcasing timeless advice from historical figures such as Lao Tzu and Marcus Aur...