As he teetered on a narrow rock ledge a yak’s bellow short of the stratosphere, with a rubber mask strapped to his face, a pair of mittens the size of a sealion’s flippers, and a drop of two kilometres below him, it’s fair to say Mark Horrell wasn’t entirely happy with the situation he found himself in.He had been an ordinary hiker who had only read books about mountaineering. When he signed up for an organised trek in Nepal with a group of elderly ladies, little did he know that t...

God Is Disappointed in You is for people who would like to read the Bible if only it would just cut to the chase. Stripped of its arcane language and its interminable passages of poetry, genealogy and law, every book of the Bible is condensed down to its core message, usually in the space of a single page or less.Written by Mark Russell with cartoons by Shannon Wheeler, God Is Disappointed in You is a frequently hilarious, often shocking, but always accurate retelling of the Bible, includi...

This book will help you plan and enjoy a hassle-free vacation to the northern European country of Iceland.Iceland is not your average European country. While it doesn't have world famous architectural landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in Paris or Buckingham Palace in England, Iceland instead lets you experience its natural wonders that are both volatile and tranquil. This book is a guide to the best experiences in Iceland. It lists 12 of the best man-made attractions and tow...

Fifty tasty doughnut recipes from the beloved Seattle chain that are easier to make at home than you think—no deep fryer needed.Among enthusiasts, Seattle's Top Pot Doughnuts reigns supreme. Now, doughnut aficionados everywhere can enjoy these tasty treats at home. Committed bakers, casual home cooks, and sweet-toothed fans will eat up these fifty tried-and-true recipes, from classic Old-Fashioneds to the signature Pink Feather Boa. They'll also become experts thems...

Following the popularity of The Primal Blueprint Cookbook and Primal Blueprint Quick & Easy Meals (both attained Amazon's #1 ranking for low-carb cookbooks), best-selling author Mark Sisson and gourmet chef Jennifer Meier team up again to transform ordinary meals into culinary masterpieces with Primal Blueprint Healthy Sauces, Dressings & Toppings. You'll get acquainted with the essential list of Primal-approved ingredients: butter, coconut milk, flour alternativ...

Digital transformation expert Mark Schrutt reveals how the world’s top companies are using vast amounts of data to inform their decisions, disrupt industries, and get closer to their customers. Businesses that continue to rely only on intuition do so at their peril.What if you had the data you always wanted and could tell what was truly an emerging trend that would forever change your industry? Shifting the Balance analyzes the turn towards data-driven dec...

SURGEON'S STORY is your passport into OR-1, the cardiac surgical suite at Children's Medical Center in Dallas.You'll be there as Dr. Kristine Guleserian, noted pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, fixes the tiny hearts of the tiniest children.Follow the young boy who gets a new heart and then, three weeks later, joins Dr. Guleserian on the mound at Fenway Park to throw out the first pitch at a World Series game.Hear from mothers whose young children became patients of D...

This audio program will help you plan and enjoy a hassle-free vacation to the northern European country of Iceland.Today only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.Iceland is not your average European country. While it doesn’t have world-famous architectural landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in Paris or Buckingham Palace in England, Iceland instead lets you experience its natural wonders that are both volatile and tranquil.This audiobook is a guide to the bes...

What if everything in your life was out of your hands and those around you propelled your fate? Your girlfriend left you for your best friend; your boss gave your job to someone better. What if then, after all this, someone gave you back total control? What if he revealed you were the next in line to join a secret society of super-villians that controlled the entire planet? Mark Millar and J.G. Jones provide a look at one man who goes from being the world's biggest loser to the deadliest a...

Your customers are searching Google right now. Are they finding you?3 Ways to Reach the Top of Google gives entrepreneurs a plain-English breakdown of the three strategies that put your business at the top of search - without hiring an agency or learning to code.Inside you'll discover:How organic SEO gets your website ranking for the searches that matterHow local SEO puts your business in front of nearby customers ready to b...

「そうか、売れる営業マンは、こうやって話してるのか！」――売れている営業マンと、売れない営業マンの違いは何でしょうか？　商品力？　コミュニケーション力？　……じつは、トップ５％の営業マンは、商談中に「商品説明」も「世間話」もしていないのです。では、いったい何を話しているのでしょうか？――その答えが、この本に書かれています。具体的な会話や、応用できる考え方、今日から使えるノウハウがいっぱいつまったこの本で、仕事も人生もきっと変わるはずです。さあ、まずは８２ページに書かれている「セリフ」を覚えて、そのまま営業に出かけてみてください。【目次より】・「売ろうとする」のはやめなさい　～今日の契約より、長続きする関係を目指す～・「売りっぱなし」はやめなさい　～契約したあとも貢献すれば財産ができる～・「雑談」はやめなさい　～本題にズバリと入る六つのアプローチ～・「ためらう」のはやめなさい　～イエスかノーかをズバリと聞く仮クロージング～・「誰とでも」...

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?The theme ...