From E.B. White's motherly Charlotte to J.R.R. Tolkien's monstrous Shelob, spiders both lovable and loathsome have crept their way into human literature. Here is a collection of tales about these fearsome, yet fascinating creatures. A golden spider learns how to spin webs of dreams and visions…A modern London barrister is chosen to be the vessel for an ancient African god…A scientist discovers some legends are all too true…An outlawed demigod passes judgment on a prince's fitness to rule. ...

Ogni leader, trovandosi quotidianamente a dover affrontare e risolvere tutta una serie di sfide urgenti e cruciali, si riduce spesso a cercare soluzioni rapide e infallibili per problemi complessi. No Silver Bullet sfata il mito delle risposte facili e delle panacee organizzative, rivelando come siano gli schemi psicologici e d’azione inconsci provocati da vergogna e ansia a spingere le aziende verso tali insufficienti soluzioni. Una lettura sorprendente e piacevolissima per ceo, manager, ...

Leaders face an array of challenges, often seeking quick, fool proof solutions to complex problems. "No Silver Bullet" debunks the myth of quick fixes, revealing how unconscious patterns of shame and anxiety drive the market for them. This book delves into the reasons behind the appeal of quick fixes, including out of date ideas about leadership and business education, the glorification of theory and the alure if thought leaders, amongst other things."No Silver Bullet" doe...

Leaders face an array of challenges, often seeking quick, fool proof solutions to complex problems. "No Silver Bullet" debunks the myth of quick fixes, revealing how unconscious patterns of shame and anxiety drive the market for them. This book delves into the reasons behind the appeal of quick fixes, including out of date ideas about leadership and business education, the glorification of theory and the alure of thought leaders, amongst other things."No Silver Bullet" doesn't offer quick ...

If you love Football, then you will enjoy reading about the history of the Philadelphia Eagles. Inside you will read about every season in Eagles history. Since 1933 the Eagles have been a staple of Pennsylvania and the Tri-State lore and one of the most successful teams in NFL history. Relive some of the great seasons, games and moments in Eagles history.

Ira Beard hunted Joaquin, the mountain bandit. In the Civil War he chased Confederate rebels. Now he's settled down with a family and business, hoping for some peace and quiet. He has seen San Francisco through riots, fires, earthquake and war. It's time for a change.Then a banker sends him on a mission to inspect a new silver mine down in the Mojave, where not many men will go. The job sounds like a nice break from routine. What Ira doesn't expect is a Paiute curse, swindlers, dou...

After the destruction of San Francisco and her home country of Ireland at the hands of Lisle DePaul, Katherine McAndrews has vowed revenge against her rival. Unfortunately, to implement more torture, his next target is Katherine's true older sister, Jessie, who was rumored to be in Japan. Along with "temporary" older sister Natasha Nikulina and seneschal Anni Laaksonen Tovari, Katherine goes after him.Then it begins.A zombie-like virus has spread throughout the city of Toky...

In the woods behind the park ... buried beneath the ground ... a secret waits.Thirteen-year-old Gabe Wrenn is unsettled by his family's move to the creepy old house on Brynmor Street. Even more unsettling is the prospect of being the new kid in school on Monday when all he wants is to be left alone with his sketchpad.But unsettled can't begin to describe how Gabe feels when he first stands in The Woods, an old oak grove bordering the park behind his house, and a mysterious ...

Collects Silver Surfer (1987) #24-38 And Silver Surfer: The Enslavers.Kree-Skrull War II! The Silver Surfer has been manipulated into joining the conflict between the Kree and the Skrulls, and now his homeworld of Zenn-La has become a target! What sacrifice must Norrin Radd make to protect his people? As the war becomes ever more complex, Shalla-Bal learns that one side has a traitor in its midst! Both empires are being manipulated by outside forces, but can the Surfer discover the truth b...

Retirement. You’ve worked for it, planned for it, and dreamed about it: life’s great permanent vacation. But what if retirement could be measured in more than hours on the beach, days on the golf course, and weeks of travel? What if retirement were the beginning, not the end, of your life’s greatest work? What if the rest of your life could be the best of your life? New Man Journey is for any man who longs to make retirement about more than recreation. Author Steve Silver offers a...

While retirement can be liberating, it can also feel daunting. For decades a man focuses on building his career, providing for his family, and being a father to his children.But once the career has faded and the children have grown, what’s the his next step? What’s his next great challenge?Himself.New Man Journey offers a practical game plan for men seeking purpose, fulfillment, and spiritual growth. Drawing from years of senior men’s ministry and his own journey, S...

History is full of fascinating stories of colorful characters, but some of the most interesting parts of history are really odd. You have probably seen scenes of government officials with their powdered white wigs, but in 1700s England and high-society in the American colonies, women created towering hairstyles. Decorations such as ships and flowers were sometimes added to their hairdos, especially if attending a big party. Taking hours to create, women used beef tallow and sugar-water to ...