COFFEE, SEX & CHOCOLATE: OVERCOMING ADDICTIONS & INDULGING RESPONSIBLY, is about passion, lust, desire and pleasure. What do they all have in common? Coffee, sex and chocolate are all great examples that elicit some of the most intense, raw and driving human impulses. The best way to overcome addictions and learn to indulge responsibly with self-control is to understand how the mind works. Take a relaxing journey with me and learn how to master not only our primitive desires but also a thi...

HAPPINESS, HEALTH & SUCCESS: Simple Ways to Master Life, is not only a catchy name, there are good reasons for putting these three much desired yet elusive nouns together. Thanks to recent MRI scans, we now have new insight into the inner workings of the brain, including how we act and feel most of the time. Being happy is a natural process, but not necessarily an automatic one, which is why I’ve included a number of easy-to-follow exercises to help achieve and maintain happiness. Take a f...

Senior level/graduate level text/reference presenting state-of-the- art numerical techniques to solve the wave equation in heterogeneous fluid-solid media. Numerical models have become standard research tools in acoustic laboratories, and thus computational acoustics is becoming an increasingly important branch of ocean acoustic science. The first edition of this successful book, written by the recognized leaders of the field, was the first to present a comprehensive and modern introductio...

It has long been argued that women, especially black women, have been relegated to a second-class status in American society, and despite modern advances remain subject to a debilitating discrimination in many areas of life. This book presents a fresh perspective on the many facets of sexism experienced by African American women, addressing such issues as wage disparity, spousal abuse, and the rising rate of AIDS among black women. It also examines the roots of sexism among African America...

This open-access book invites its readers to dive into the depths of marine mammal bioacoustics. The ocean is a noisy place—naturally as well as anthropogenically. Our book explores the fundamentals of ocean acoustics, revealing the intricate sources of underwater noise that challenge marine life. Readers delve into the unique vocalizations of mysticetes, odontocetes, pinnipeds, otters, and sirenians, uncovering their diverse communication in stormy waters. The book presents research on ma...

Michael Porter’s landmark book about strategy. What is it? How do you develop one? How do you implement it? How do you pivot as the competition reacts and markets change.

What do you really want? It's a simple question, yet most people can't answer it. Jack couldn't-until he met a boss who changed everything. In this transformative story. Jack and Diane discover the power of definining what they truly desire and learn the universal laws that turn dreams into reality. Through their journey, they unlock a profound truth: Clarity of purpose is the first step to achieving anything. Open the Door to the Truth: Reveals the questions that will redirect your life, ...

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Villages, Ghosts, Lovers....And Red Rice is a hauntingly delightful true story of events that took place in the life of an African American family living in Savannah, Georgia from 1963 to 2000. Both dramatic and, at times, twistingly humorous, the story touches on root working, controversial interracial relationships, an eccentric 'dognapper', a piano teacher's relationship with a wealthy antique dealer who holds dark secrets, and other equally interesting events ...

Open the Door to the TruthBy: Michael PorterIt’s not always easy to know what you want, let alone how to get it.When a young couple, Jack and Diane, are offered the opportunity to learn the truth behind getting the things you desire, they learn there’s a reason for everything; that small, financially responsible decisions add up; and hard work pays off in the end.Learn the secrets of success in getting what you want through the real-life scenarios presented ...

Discover the transformative power of God's grace and love in your life.Have you ever wondered if everything truly happens for a reason? Why Are You Saved? explores life's most puzzling questions about faith and belief, guiding you to a deeper understanding of God's role in your salvation and daily life. This insightful exploration reveals how all things are of God, inviting you to experience a life-transforming relationship with Him.Delve into the sc...

Now nearing its sixtieth printing in English and translated into nineteen languages, Michael E. Porter's Competitive Strategy has transformed the theory, practice, and teaching of business strategy throughout the world. Electrifying in its simplicity—like all great breakthroughs—Porter’s analysis of industries captures the complexity of industry competition in five underlying forces. Porter introduces one of the most powerful competitive tools yet developed: his three generic stra...