A fragile peace teeters on the brink of collapse; new players threaten the colonial world order in this award-winning debut historical fantasy novel.Damien Flynn is going to die. And it's going to happen because he finally stood up for what's right.After years of observing and taking part in the enduring corruption and oppression of the Ricchan people, Damien Flynn's conscience wakes. He pushes for the Ricchan right to a vote, for control of their own destiny.He soo...

A seminal figure in the field of public management, Mark H. Moore presents his summation of fifteen years of research, observation, and teaching about what public sector executives should do to improve the performance of public enterprises. Useful for both practicing public executives and those who teach them, this book explicates some of the richest of several hundred cases used at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and illuminates their broader lessons for government managers. Moore ...

In times of revolution, the cost of war is paid by both the tyrant and the terrorized, those fighting for freedom and those whose ambitions exceed their morals. When Damien Flynn is forced to reckon with cruelty committed in the name of justice, he sees the lines blurring even further between the two factions.What began as a revolt pitting oppressed Ricchans against despotic Braitons has evolved into a voracious storm that threatens peace the globally Aspiring conquerors, greedy op...

The bestselling author of Core 52 presents a fifteen-minute-a-day plan to help you know and become more like Jesus over the course of a year.“Quest 52 will help you answer some of faith’s toughest questions while you discover Jesus in a brand-new way.”—Carey Nieuwhof, podcaster and author of At Your BestYou’ve read a lot about Jesus. Now spend an entire year with him! Let respected Bible professor and teaching pas...

Revolutions begin from embers of destruction.Why did Beckett leave?Who was Akane Takuma?Delve into the stories of Beckett Harrington, Damien Flynn, Victoria Montgomery, and more.This Anthology travels across time to set the tone for the events of Rise: Birth of a Revolution and Stand: The Cost of War. Presented chronologically the stories unravel the events that led to the Ricchan Revolution...

Transform your year in just fifteen minutes a day by unlocking biblical wisdom for modern life through the ancient words of Proverbs—from the bestselling author of Core 52.“Mark Moore’s gift for weaving timeless biblical wisdom with contemporary insights makes this a life-changing road map for living skillfully in today’s world.”—David Dummitt, pastor emeritus of Willow Creek Community Church, and founder of 2\42 Community ChurchIn...

An unlikely ensemble of hikers meet on the Appalachian Trail, each carrying a secret. One has an uncertain memory of a violent incident; others are hiding fears, unrequited affections, failing health, rejection, and crimes committed or planned. And then there’s Beeline, a stray cat who offers comfort and clues. Each follows their own adventurous path to the Fourth of July festivities at the Thirdway Lodge—and the inevitable fireworks.

Jan & Dean were among the most successful artists of the late 1950s through the mid-1960s, with hits including "Baby Talk," "Surf City," "Dead Man's Curve" and "The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)." Slapstick humor and offbeat personas were a big part of their shtick, but Jan Berry was serious when it came to the studio.This book chronicles Jan's career as a songwriter and arranger--and his tenure as producer for Jan & Dean and other acts--with day-by-day entries detailing recordin...

In just ten minutes a day, you and your kids can master 52 core Bible verses over the course of a year—and have fun doing so!While there are lots of one-year Bible reading plans and family devotionals, few help kids understand the words that they're reading. In this new addition to the popular Core 52 line of resources, Mark E. Moore and his daughter, former teacher and stay-at-home mom Megan Howerton, coach you and your family through 52 of the Bible's key verses....

ECPA BESTSELLER • FINALIST FOR THE CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD® • Build your Bible IQ and Christian worldview in just fifteen minutes a day! Over the course of a year, Core 52 will help you master the 52 most important passages in the Bible.“You will gain the tools you need for living the life God has called you to.”—Kyle Idleman, pastor and author of Not a Fan“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value f...

Ramp up your Excel skills with the Mastering Excel Starter Set. This collection of three Excel lessons will get you on the path to be the Excel guru.The Starter Set includes:Mastering Excel Macros - Introduction: The first in the mastering Excel macros series. The series starts from the most basic levels (you need to know nothing about macros) and ends with you writing macro to control PowerPoint and other programs from Excel.Masteri...

Over the last 10 years, the concept of value has emerged in both business and public life as part of an important process of measuring, benchmarking, and assuring the resources we invest and the outcomes we generate from our activities. In the context of public life, value is an important measure on the contribution to business and social good of activities for which strict financial measures are either inappropriate or fundamentally unsound.A systematic, interdisciplinary examinat...