James Mullen believes that American employees are inherently ambitious, and that the most efficient and profitable way a company can reach its full potential is by empowering its workforce, individual by individual. Yet most companies treat their employees like idiots, says Mullen, creating a work environment where employees grimly submit to subservience in exchange for security, morale is low, and failure is built into management philosophy.In The Simple Art of Greatness,...

'A scrupulous biography' -- Publishers Weekly'Fresh, incisive, and uplifting' -- Kirkus'If you want to know the real Baldwin, this is the book to read' -- Robin D.G. Kelley, author of Thelonious MonkJames Baldwin is an icon of liberation who created some of the most important literary works of his time, including the novels Go Tell It on the Mountain and If Beale Street Could ...

50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. More than 27 hours of vintage science fiction. These science fiction short stories were written by some of the most influential authors of the time including, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Winston Marks, Damon Knight, Mack Reynolds, Frank M. Robinson, Russ Winterbotham, Alan E. Nourse, Charles E. Fritch, Milton Lesser, Evan Hunter, William Morrison, John Massie Davis, Irving Cox Jr., Malcolm B. Morehart Jr., Richard O. Lewis,...

After decades of evolving practice often tested in court, development impact fees have become institutionalized in the American planning and local government finance systems. But, they remain contentious, especially as they continue to evolve. This book is the third in a series of impact fee guidebooks for practitioners, following A Practitioner’s Guide to Development Impact Fees and Impact Fees: Proportionate Share Development Fees.Proportionate Share Impact Fees...

In the most recent Democracy Index, the Economic Intelligence Unit downgraded the United States from a “full democracy” to a “flawed democracy.” Democracy, Civic Engagement, and Citizenship in Higher Education takes a hard look at the state of American democracy today through the lens of one of the nation’s most important actors: colleges and universities. Democracy is more than voting: it includes a wide range of democratic practices and depends on a culture of civic participation. Critic...

A Fae State Story: Tales of Faeja & Jafae explores the depth of being, inner psychology, and the vivid, action-packed tale that unfolds. Each chapter consists of a short story along the journey, revealing more of the Elder lineage, the original timeline of the fae, elves, and treefolk, and how they connect with and influence this Earth realm through the present day.This book offers inner wisdom and is consciousness-enhancing, developing increased awareness through alternative histo...

Space Travelers and Nothing But Space Travelers - Twenty Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960sThe Gun by Philip K. DickSo They Baked A Cake by Winston MarksDeath Star by James McKimmey Jr.Leave Earthmen or Die! by John Massie DavisPlanet of Dreams by James McKimmey Jr.Never Gut-Shoot A Wampus by Winston MarksThree Spacemen Left to Die! by Russ WinterbothamThe Voyage Of Vanishing Men by S...

Abstract Algebra: A Gentle Introduction advantages a trend in mathematics textbook publishing towards smaller, less expensive and brief introductions to primary courses. The authors move away from the ‘everything for everyone’ approach so common in textbooks. Instead, they provide the reader with coverage of numerous algebraic topics to cover the most important areas of abstract algebra.Through a careful selection of topics, supported by interesting applic...

An anthology of short stories of spaceships, aliens, and the outer worlds by classic Science Fiction authors, from the Golden Age to the New Wave Era. This compilation includes stories by William Bender, Jr., Ray Bradbury, G. Gordon Dewey, Charles E. Fritch, Edward W. Ludwig, James V. McConnell, Stanley Mullen, Robert Silverberg, Jerry Sohl, Henry Slesar, and L.J. Stecher Jr.

Embark on a celestial odyssey with "Amazing Tales Volume 77", an extraordinary anthology offering unparalleled expedition. This latest installment in the acclaimed series launches readers into a universe where the norms of identity and existence are stretched to their limits, inviting you to ponder the profound tapestry of human and cosmic interconnectedness. At the heart of this anthology lies John Foster West's own masterpiece, "Cogito, Ergo Sum", a thought-provoking dive into consciousn...

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is a leading cause of adult disability and discharge from hospitals to chronic care facilities. Despite the frequency and morbidity of stroke, there is a relative paucity of “stroke experts,” such as vascular neurologists and neurocritical care physicians, to care for these patients. Clinical research in the diagnosis and treatment of stroke has grown exponentially over the past two decades resulting in a great deal of new...

Planet Stories was an American pulp science fiction magazine, published between 1939 and 1955. It featured interplanetary adventures, both in space and on other planets, and managed to obtain work from well-known names, including Isaac Asimov and Clifford Simak.In 1952 Planet published Philip K. Dick's first sale, and went on to print more of his stories over the next years.This Super Pack features 31 of the very best stories from the magazine, and is guaran...