Matthias and his beloved Jerusha stood hand in hand, looking across the Jordan River at the lush land God had promised to Abraham and his descendants generations earlier. They met as fourteen-year-olds following Moses through the Red Sea, and the bond between them had never faded.Neither of them could have imagined that the events ahead would become some of the most famous moments in history. Their great leader, Moses, was gone, and now Joshua-a younger man-was stepping into his pl...

Tomáš Špidlík: A Theological Life offers one of the first comprehensive reflections on the life and work of the enigmatic Czech theologian. In part one, Karel Sládek explores Špidlík’s thoughts on family, the formation of Jesuit priests, the ecumenical mission of the monastery at Velehrad in Moravia (where Špidlík himself studied), and the wisdom he acquired during stays in Rome. The latter part of the book focuses on Špidlík’s spiritual theology, which was grounded in a synthesis...

Australia, the world's sixth-largest country, is a land of diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and iconic landmarks. Located in the Southern Hemisphere, it's a vast island continent surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Known for its sprawling outback, pristine beaches, and unique wildlife, Australia is a destination that offers something for every type of traveler.In the far northeastern corner of this expansive country lies Queensland, a state famous for its tropical cli...

Is America a nation under God or a nation getting over God? In the United States, the Christian cause is in full retreat: Courts enshrine the counterfeit right of same-sex marriage Prayer, long since made illegal in public school, is increasingly pushed from other public places and occasions Policies of the social welfare state owe more to the principles of Robin Hood than of Jesus Crosses, erected in memorials to fallen soldiers, are threatened with demolition Immigrants are treated as pa...

The world's most powerful AI has some bad news for humanity.Oreste Pax, famed inventor of the Univiz, is in trouble. His mixed-reality glasses have replaced smartphones and computers and made him the head of the biggest technology company in the world. But after a decade at the top, his position is being challenged by disgruntled shareholders, and he needs to come up with something big to prove he should remain in charge.Pax’s only hope is a longshot—to rei...

Private markets will make your money work harder. Here's how:Step out of the regulated stock market casino and you will find a vast ocean of investment opportunity. But it doesn't have to be any riskier. Private markets managers are trusted by the world's largest institutions to provide returns well in excess of those on any public market – and individual investors can now get a piece of that action.In Invest Like a Barbarian, Ross Butler will show...

"Brilliant, the corrective we need to pull the nation back from the abyss of unreason."—Dean KoontzA bestselling moral philosopher dissects and explodes the crazy—but deadly serious—ideas that have spread, bred, and metastasized throughout contemporary society.What is happening to the world? Why does it seem like everyone has gone crazy? Why are so many things that seemingly everyone believed the day before yesterday suddenly held to be ret...

Why do customers hesitate or walk away even when the offer is great?How do you sell more without cutting prices or adding benefits?What are the three critical mistakes that ruin most sales efforts?The Hidden Yes takes you on a fascinating journey into the world of consumer psychology to reveal the answers.Packed with real-world case studies, this book shows you how to remove the invisible barriers that stop customers from acting and how to apply powerful pri...

Way Out There is an account of J. Robert Harris's extraordinary exploits while backpacking in some of the world's most tantalizing places―largely alone and unsupported. His stories are by turns funny, tragic, and uplifting, and are all told in his down‐to‐earth, friendly style.For J. R., it all began in 1966 when, as a young New Yorker, he impulsively drives his VW Beetle across the country to the very end of the northernmost road in Alaska, searching for an answer to a si...

Unlock the full potential of your employees with effective feedback.Providing performance feedback is one of the most challenging tasks leaders face. Feedback often sparks frustration and fear for both leaders and their teams. Why? Because there is a disconnect between what leaders think they are communicating and what employees receive.In this essential book, leadership experts Mashihi and Nowack offer leaders their four-part Performance Feedback Coaching ...

Discover what it takes to become great at prospecting.The More You Prospect the More You Prosper is a resource of proven, easy to implement, field-tested best practices you can use every day to improve your prospecting results. It is the product of 39 years of interviews, research, and observations with over 3,000 high-achieving sales executives and 6,000 salespeople. This book distills the hardest job in sales, which is prospecting, into 88 ways to get better. Whether you are bran...

A timely, practical guide to AI—its strengths, weaknesses, and real-world applications—for business professionals and policymakers.Artificial intelligence, or AI, can recognize a pattern from any set of data it is given, which is what makes it such an extraordinarily powerful tool. But because not all patterns are authentic or reliable, AI’s pattern-finding superpower can lead to spurious patterns—and to disastrous results for business and government entities that ...