"You must enter the river as you entered life: with eyes focused on the journey. Would we choose life if we were looking only at its destination?" asks the otter as he entrusts the elf to rapids he has never dared attempt himself.Intrigued by a dream, an aging elf adventures beyond the meadow creek he has called home since being sent into the wilderness as an orphan. Driven by insatiable curiosity, he sets off with only the words of a nursery rhyme to dire...

Intrigued by a dream, an aging elf adventures beyond the meadow creek he has called home since being sent into the wilderness as an orphan. Driven by insatiable curiosity, he sets off with only the words of a nursery rhyme to direct him:If ever you’re lost in confusion,Turn to the creek and its flow:Meandering, falling through gorge,Through desert, in drought, or in snow.Step forth with a stride quick and steady.Trust guidance to come as you go.

‘Essential for any leader in any industry’ – Kim Scott, bestselling author of Radical CandorWorking Backwards gives an insider’s account of Amazon’s approach to culture, leadership and best practices from two long-time, top-level Amazon executives.Colin Bryar and Bill Carr joined Amazon in the late 90s, working closely with Jeff Bezos. Their time at the company covered a period of unmatched innovation that brought products...

Working Backwards is an insider's breakdown of Amazon's approach to culture, leadership, and best practices from two long-time Amazon executives—with lessons and techniques you can apply to your own company, and career, right now.In Working Backwards, two long-serving Amazon executives reveal the principles and practices that have driven the success of one of the most extraordinary companies the world has ever known. With twenty-seven years of Ama...

Sometimes, the only way to salvation ... is to take a leap of faith.Beautifully Wounded, Book 1Jackson and LenaLena was certain she’d found her happily ever after. Unfortunately, her new husband’s true colors surfaced shortly after their marriage, and things turned ugly. Now, Lena only has one choice. She has to run ...Lena's escape leads her to Jackson Beaumont, and he wants to be there for her, but can she...

A heartwarming love story performed by dual narrators! The only thing playboy Brodie will commit to is his bachelor lifestyle — until he reconnects with Gabrielle at his brother’s wedding. And the more time they’re forced to spend together, the more sparks fly…BrodieSex with no strings. That’s the way I like it.That may sound heartless to you, but don’t judge a man until you’ve walked in his shoes. And believe me; you don’t want to tread in mine. I...

'Essential for any leader in any industry' – Kim Scott, bestselling author of Radical CandorWorking Backwards gives an insider's account of Amazon's approach to culture, leadership, and best practices from two long-time, top-level Amazon executives.In 2018 Amazon became the world’s second trillion dollar company after Apple: a remarkable success story for a company launched out of a garage in 1994. How did they ach...

**This program includes a preface read by the authors.Working Backwards is an insider's breakdown of Amazon's approach to culture, leadership, and best practices from two long-time, top-level Amazon executives.**Colin started at Amazon in 1998; Bill joined in 1999. In Working Backwards, these two long-serving Amazon executives reveal and codify the principles and practices that drive the success of one of the most extraordinary companies the world has ever...

“An entertaining story of first love, mystery, and drama to keep you turning the pages. A Gypsy’s Kiss is a paranormal story that has its own flavor and characters with great interaction.”Breena Cassidy is cursed with what could be one of the worst supernatural abilities imaginable, she has never had the luxury of falling in love. Hell, she’s never even held a guy’s hand. At only twenty-two years old, she’s just about given up on the whole love thing. After all, when you c...

In Working Backwards worden de geheimen achter het succes van Amazon blootgelegd door twee voormalig top-level executives. Colin Bryar begon zijn carrière bij Amazon in 1998, Bill Carr in 1999. Zij stonden aan de wieg van producten en services zoals Kindle, Amazon Prime, Amazon Studies en Amazon Web Services. Bryar en Carr geven een waardevolle kijk achter de schermen; het is bewezen dat de drijfveren achter het succes van Amazon schaalbaar en toepasbaar zijn op andere bedrijven. Bryar en ...

This text explores the concept of major and serious crime investigations as it takes the reader through the fundamental elements of investigative theory and practice that are relevant to this area of criminality.Unlike other texts that concentrate on either bespoke areas of criminality such as homicide, terrorism or tends in concepts such as county lines, this book recognises that the reader will be new to investigative study with little practitioner experience to ...

The Christmas season is one of comfort and joy, sparkling lights and steam rising from cups of mulled wine at frosty carol services. A season of goodwill, as families and friends come together to forget their differences and celebrate.Unless, of course, you happen to be harbouring a grudge. Or hiding a guilty secret. Or you want something so much you just have to have it - whatever the cost. In A Very Murderous Christmas, ten of the best classic crime writers come together...