The rise and stall—and rise again—of corporate Canada’s least well-known spectacular successEven those who have heard of Prem Watsa and Fairfax Financial probably don’t understand them. The company sprawls across more than 100 countries and is known for its complex finances—so complex, they once attracted a who’s-who of Wall Street short sellers who misread the company as the next Enron and decided it could be profitably pushed into an open grave. The hedg...

A darkly comic, hallucinatory story about nightlife, identity, and the search for something that only some of us think they have found.

The inspirational true story of one man overcoming enormous odds – including sexual abuse from his alcoholic mother – to choose his own path in life and become a truly exceptional human being.From the age of four David Thomas was sexually abused by his alcoholic mother and subsequently physically abused by his aged stepfather. By the age of 16 he had committed multiple burglaries, assaulted a police officer with an iron bar, attempted suicide, received a criminal conviction from a ...

“One of the most significant books in my life.” –Obie Fernandez, Author, The Rails Way“Twenty years ago, the first edition of The Pragmatic Programmer completely changed the trajectory of my career. This new edition could do the same for yours.” –Mike Cohn, Author of Succeeding with Agile , Agile Estimating and Planning , and User Stories Applied“. . . filled with practical advice, both technical and professional, that will s...

**OVER 100,000 COPIES SOLDAbout those meltdowns, blowups, and one-word answers . . .**Some say that's just how boys are--prone to outbursts or sullenness. But what's behind these and other issues?Drawing from twenty-five years of counseling boys and working with parents, David Thomas sheds light on common emotional struggles, including anger, anxiety, and depression, and shares practical ways you can help your son be● Resourceful

As a WWE wrestler with millions of fans, Shawn Michaels had adulation and all the attention he could ask for, but he found himself longing for something more. When he became a committed Christian at the height of his career, Shawn learned what it's like to be a man of faith in a secular arena.Wrestling for My Life documents Shawn's journey to finding a new way of life--one that's marked by faith, family, and forgiveness.As you watch Shawn's testimo...

A New York Times and USA Today **BestsellerDiscover the Missing Piece of Your Child's Ability to Thrive**· Helps parents raise confident, capable children who believe they can do hard things, work to find long-term solutions to problems, and don't give up when faced with complications· Comprehensive guide from renowned counselors and parenting experts· Backed by up-to-...

Unable to sleep, Alice heads out into the streets of London for a late-night walk. But her quiet escape takes a strange turn when she meets an eccentric professor studying a mysterious storm.

Travelling the roads of Wales a man is drawn into a mysterious gathering of wandering men, where folklore and old secrets reveal a world few ever see.

The riveting true story of Olympic wrestling gold medal-winning brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz and their fatal relationship with the eccentric John du Pont, heir to the du Pont dynastyOn January 26, 1996, Dave Schultz, Olympic gold medal winner and wrestling golden boy, was shot three times by du Pont family heir John E. du Pont at the famed Foxcatcher Farms estate in Pennsylvania. Following the murder there was a tense standoff when du Pont barricaded hims...

Surrounded by evil, how long can one man's good intentions last?February 1941, Berlin: A murderer is on a killing spree. The Murder Squad is in the midst of the biggest manhunt the city has ever seen.Georg Heuser is the idealistic, brilliant young detective set to crack the case.July 1959, West Germany: Lawyers Max Kraus and Paula Siebert are investigating war crimes of unimaginable magnitude committed near the Russian Front, the em...

Learn how to train your memory, enhance your mental abilities, and keep your mind agile and alert. This book’s expert tips, clear text, and informative illustrations will show you how to improve your concentration, organize your thoughts, and retain and recall information quickly and accurately to make your memory work for you both in personal and professional situations.The Essential Manager guides have sold more than two million copies worldwide! Experienced and novice managers a...