A blow by truthful blow of life experience causing decisions and choices to be made. These decisions and choices were difficult and unnerving, yet an inner core of self and knowing caused the propulsion forward because the staying in place was unacceptable.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024"Original and thought-provoking... A brilliantly erudite account of the major waves in the theory and practice of management" - The Financial Times"The doyen of British thinkers on the evolution of business...One of the great attractions of his [work] is that he stands above and apart from conventional political attitudes" - Literary Review

Ruin me.Annie Sullivan has spent her life running from her past, until she meets her soul mate, Jasper Monroe. But she isn't willing to settle down with him yet, because there's just one thing missing—one last erotic experience—that may define her relationship—or destroy it.BookShots Flames: Original romances presented by James Patterson, the worlds' #1 bestselling author. Novels you can devour in a few hours. Impossible to stop reading.

Banner Clairmont hated the idea of her beloved Lyonsgate Plantation being sold, even to dashing Rory Stewart, who seemed to know so much about her. But as they toured the grounds before that evening's costume ball, she sensed the house welcoming the intruder, sharing its secrets. Rory was fascinated by the estate, and even more by his lovely guide. But who, he wondered aloud, were the early guests—the soldiers in rebel uniform, the ladies in crinolines—and why was Banner so shocked when he...

"Red Rising hit the ground running and wasted no time becoming a sensation. Golden Son continues the stunning saga of Darrow, a rebel forged by tragedy, battling to lead his oppressed people to freedom.Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!As a Red, Darrow grew up working the mines deep beneath the surface of Mars, enduring backbreaking labor while dreaming of the better future he was building for his des...

"NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Pierce Brown’s relentlessly entertaining debut channels the excitement of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card.“Red Rising ascends above a crowded dystopian field.”—USA TodayAdapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!“I live for the dream that my children will be born free,” she says. “That they will be what they like. That they will own ...

After escaping the grip of the workhouse, Lily has kept her fiancé's business afloat while he is away fighting on the Western Front. Still battling on, she's now doing her bit for her country as an auxiliary nurse - but one thing above all else continues to weigh heavily on her heart: her long-lost sister.Born just before her mother died, the scandal was hushed-up and the baby spirited away. But now, at last, there is hope Lily could find her little sister for she has a clue to go ...

" . . . provides valuable information for the specialist in American studies, and for the anthropologist or folklorist focusing on food use, and may also be of interest to the general reading audience. With such a wide appeal, the book may not only document the American romance with ethnic foods, but may contribute to it as well."—Joanne Wagner, Anthropological QuarterlyHow do customs surrounding the preparation and consumption of food define minorities within a population? ...

This book is a Bible study on Proverbs. It consists of twenty-eight themes including "Parents", "Children", "Fear of the Lord", "Self-control, etc. in which verses that pertain to each theme are grouped together. The Author takes examples from throughout the Bible to show how the people of Biblical times conducted themselves with regard to these themes and the consequences of their conduct. There are questions at the end of each chapter. These same questi...

When D.I. Mahoney is called to the scene of a ritualistic murder in southern Tasmania, he and his team must unlock the mind behind the murder before the killer can claim his next victim.The theatrically staged crime scene confounds the detective as he quickly realizes that he’s faced with apprehending a psychotic, yet methodical killer. Although Mahoney is confident in the forensic and investigative arms of his Homicide Squad, he’s unsure that he has the necessary ...

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.AMISH CHRISTMAS BLESSINGSMarta Perry and Jo Ann BrownIn these two brand-new novellas, Christmas reunites one Amish beauty with a past love, while another will be led headfirst into her future by a handsome Amish farmer.THE PASTOR’S CHRISTMAS COURTSHIPHearts of Hunter RidgeGlynna Kaye...

Celebrate Indigenous thinkers and inventions with this beautifully designed, award-winning interactive nonfiction book—perfect for fans of Braiding Sweetgrass.Corn. Chocolate. Fishing hooks. Boats that float. Insulated double-walled construction. Recorded history and folklore. Life-saving disinfectant. Forest fire management. Our lives would be unrecognizable without these, and countless other, scientific discoveries and technological inventions from Indig...