The US Masters: the most famous tournament of all. A global TV audience of 150 million, a string of legendary winners . and a curse for Australian golfers.From Jim Ferrier blowing a huge lead in 1950 to Greg Norman's litany of disasters over decades, the Masters constantly turned its back on any Australian who looked likely to get close to the Holy Grail. The curse grew a life of its own. Norman spent 22 years trying to win the title he craved above all others, only to be stopped c...

Do you know a grubber from a yorker? Can you identify the golden rules of slip and outfield catching? How does a batter recover from the dreaded royal duck? And where on earth do players find room for all those teas?In this official Test Match Special book, cricket legend and TMS commentator Ebony Rainford-Brent takes you on a whirlwind tour of the greatest game in the world. How to Read Cricket offers an entertaining and witty guide to everything from amazing sta...

ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover AwardLong before the words of the Bible were written, God's communication through the spoken word rang out loud and clear. Jesus in particular commissioned representatives to speak on his behalf even during the time of his earthly ministry. And yet today we are a reading culture. It is easy for modern Christians to take for granted that the Bible was handed down in written form, but the way we receive God's messag...

Decorated Navy SEAL, successful businessman and world-renowned speaker Brent Gleeson shares his revolutionary approach to navigating and leading change in the workplace—with a foreword by #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Owen.Inspired by his time as a Navy SEAL and building award-winning organizations in the business world, Brent Gleeson has created a powerful roadmap for today’s existing and emerging business leaders and managers to improve their...

Long before the words of the Bible were written, God's communication through the spoken word rang out loud and clear. Jesus in particular commissioned representatives to speak on his behalf even during the time of his earthly ministry. And yet today we are a reading culture. It is easy for modern Christians to take for granted that the Bible was handed down in written form, but the way we receive God's message is far different from how the original hearers would h...

"Was it a ghost? The murders in Bussey's Wood" is a gripping tale that intertwines mystery and the supernatural. The narrative follows the chilling events surrounding a series of murders that take place in the eerie Bussey's Wood. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into the lives of the characters who are haunted by the past and the specter of fear that looms over the woods. Henry Johnson Brent masterfully crafts a suspenseful atmosphere, leaving readers questioning the line between r...

Drawing upon Brent Davies′s extensive experience in presenting nationally and internationally to school leaders, this book distils the collective wisdom from educationalists across the globe. Updated with new international examples and references and a significant new chapter on developing strategic talent in schools, the book has been described as a ′must read′ for existing and aspiring school leaders.The book focuses on:" establishing processes for building whole school i...

A holistic approach to analyzing distinct grassland habitats that integrates ecological, historical, and archaeological dataToday the southeastern United States is a largely rural, forested, and agricultural landscape interspersed with urban areas of development. However, two centuries ago it contained hundreds of thousands of acres of natural grasslands that stretched from Florida to Texas. Now more than 99 percent of these prairies, glades, and savannas have been...

Ghost Town II: Boot Hill and Beyond is a collection of short stories that includes “Christina’s Samplers,” “Hornbook II,” “Number 131,” “Spirits of Petroleum,” “Tapping the Admiral,” “The Didgeri Dude,” “The Dust Devil,” “The Hornbook,” “Medicine Wheel,” “The Obsidian Mirror,” “The Ophir Bonanza,” “The Singing Cowboy,” “The Water Witch,” “Valentine,” and “Veritas.” The stories are a bit of a cross between “Gunsmoke” and “The Twilight Zone.” American history is full of quirky events that le...

Excellent Leadership Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Qualities of a Leader and Leading with CharacterA leader can be defined as someone who plays a prominent role in a business or a department within it. There are also religious, political and community leaders, leaders of groups and teams, and so on. Research projects support the need for affirmations and positive thoughts to better leadership abilities. Affirmations are a valuable tool to help alter the beliefs, images, and thought proces...

In a world dominated by magic, martial arts, and cultivation, a young girl who has endured immense hardship and struggle finds herself admitted to a mysterious academy for the immortals. There, she faces a harsh social hierarchy and conflicts with both violent roommates and arrogant heirs.However, she refuses to be defeated. She must overcome countless challenges to prove herself and carve out her place in a realm filled with secrets, power, and legends. The story follows her journ...

Handbook of Operant Behavioral Economics: Demand, Discounting, Methods, and Applications delves into the rapidly evolving field of behavioral economics, focusing specifically on the operant approach that marries operant learning principles with microeconomic theory. This comprehensive guide begins with a brief history of behavioral economics, setting the stage for a more thorough review of operant demand and reward discounting. It presents both human and nonhuman research methods, offering...