The engagement of religious diplomacy within the United Nations systems has become increasingly important for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The editors argue that effective religious diplomacy must reflect the great diversity of religious and spiritual expressions within human communities. The editors argue that this can best be achieved through a worldview shift within the United Nations systems. Religious engagement in the United Nations systems has been understandably con...

This book concentrates on the investment style of Business Perspective Investing, as practiced by Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett. It takes the reader through the realisation that the thought process involved when buying shares in a company is no different to buying the company in its entirety.Beginning with how to assess the quality of a business, it explains and illustrates with examples what to look for in company accounts, how to determine the value drivers of a business, th...

Bring more energy to everything in your life.It Starts with Passion will help you ignite the purpose in your life, as well as in the lives of your colleagues, employees, and associates. In-depth research, practical concepts, inspirational stories, and clear visual models will show you how to find out what's meaningful to you and pursue it with passion.For three decades, Keith Abraham has been helping people around the world to harnass their passion...

AI doesn't need to be intimidating.You don't need a technical background. You don't need to understand coding, math, or complex systems. And you don't need to "catch up" before you begin.AI Is the Best Teacher of AI offers a calm, human-centered approach to learning artificial intelligence by using AI itself as the guide. Rather than overwhelming you with terminology or tools, this book focuses on how people actually learn best: through curiosity, c...

If you ever wonder, Is this all there is to sex? or I wish I knew how to help my wife enjoy this more, you'll appreciate this straightforward, helpful, and faith-based advice on how to have a better sex life.Based on groundbreaking surveys of more than twenty-five thousand people, this highly practical, research-based book shows guys how to rock their wife's world. The Good Gu...

Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike? In Best Hikes Houston, author Matt Forster details the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater Houston area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great outdoor activities close to home. Each featured hike includes detailed hike specs, a brief hike description, trailhead location, directional cues, and a detailed map.

This updated and revised edition of BestEasy Day Hikes Austin includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for 15easy-to-follow hikes in and near the Texan city that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region’s history.

Two Worlds and in Between: The Best of Caitlín R. Kiernan presents a stunning retrospective of the first ten years of the author’s work. It is a compilation of more than 200,000 words of short fiction, including many of her most acclaimed stories as well as some of the author’s personal favorites; several previously uncollected, hard-to-find pieces; her sci-fi novella, The Dry Salvages; and a rare collaboration with Poppy Z. Brite.

Discover the Secrets to Your Perfect Retirement in the U.S.Embark on a transformative journey to design the retirement of your dreams in the enchanting landscapes of America. Imagine savoring golden years in an idyllic haven tailored perfectly for you–a sanctuary where life's priorities align with the rhythm of each day.With Haven or Heaven: Crafting Your Perfect U.S. Retirement Oasis, delve into an insightful exploration of the key factors that define your ideal retirement...

She lived a normal and ordinary life, working, going dancing at the Mecca and watching Preston North End play football and of course she was well loved by her mum and dad and big sister. One fateful night she met a young man called Keith. She had no idea her life was about to change. They got married eleven months later. Her mum wasn't too sure about the marriage, saying, "I'll give it six months." The trials and tribulations started after two months of happy marriage. Unfortunately, they ...

In his Locus review of Two Worlds and In Between—the first volume of The Best of Caitlín R. Kiernan—Gary K. Wolfe wrote, “…it makes you wish the second volume were here now.”Well, the long wait is over.Beneath an Oil-Dark Sea: The Best of Caitlín R. Kiernan Volume Two completes this ambitious undertaking, collecting the finest of Kiernan’s stories from 2004 to 2012, selected by the author herself. The book includes twenty-five short stories and one poem, p...

The bravery displayed by our soldiers at war is commonly recognized. However, often forgotten is the courage required by veterans when they return home and suddenly face reintegration into their families, workplaces, and communities. Authored by three mental health professionals with many years of experience counseling veterans, Courage After Fire provides strategies and techniques for this challenging journey home.Courage After Fire offers soldiers and their famil...