The playbook for building authority, expanding influence, and driving results.What does it take to truly hold your own in today's business world? Whether you're presenting to senior executives, leading a negotiation, or navigating the boardroom, success depends on more than skill - it requires presence, influence, and the courage to act.In Holding Your Own, Executive Leadership Advisor and former Expedia CMO Melissa Maher shares the strategies she ...

Set against the backdrop of a divided country grappling with modern immigration, international political tensions and old fashioned corruption, The Manila File follows the tense investigation into the true story maltreatment of a young Irish Nurse from a close knit health community. A group of people driven by a fierce sense of justice, are determined to challenge the systemic misogyny and institutional corruption blocking the case’s progress.Partnering with Jim Burgoyne, a seasone...

"He worked silently, sacrificed endlessly, and loved without expectation. Yet, when the years passed, he found himself alone—forgotten, unnoticed, and taken for granted. ‘Why Fathers End Up Alone’ explores the quiet pain of fathers who gave everything for their children, only to face loneliness in their later years.This book is a heart-wrenching journey through sacrifices, misunderstandings, and the unspoken love that often goes unseen. It reminds us that a father’s presence is pri...

In her first book, Pastor Teri Maher draws from her own life’s journey, as she sought the will of God for many situations in her life. Her book, “Saved by Grace; Established in Faith,” is chocked full of questions that she asked God concerning her desire to know His will. Each chapter reveals how; through prayer, reading the Word, dreams, and visions; Pastor Teri received answers from God. It is clear from her writings that she has a strong, loving, and established relationship with the Lo...

**“A love letter to bookstores and libraries.”—The Boston GlobeThe dramatic story of how a humble bookseller fought against incredible odds to bring one of the most important books of the 20th century to the world in this new novel from the author of The Girl in White Gloves.A PopSugar Much-Anticipated 2022 Novel ∙ A BookTrib Top Ten Historical Fiction Book of Spring ∙ A SheReads’ Best Literary Historical Fiction Coming in...

“A riveting reimagining of a true tale of forbidden love.”—PeopleThe captivating novel following the exploits of Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, the forgotten and rebellious daughter of one of America's greatest political dynasties.London, 1938. The effervescent "It girl" of London society since her father was named the ambassador, Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy moves in rarefied circles, rubbing satin-covered elbows with some of the tw...

What's a witch to do when the meanest man in the county drops dead in his coleslaw during her shift at the local barbecue joint? Noelle does what any good Southern witch would do: she flicks a wrist to clean up the mess, then thanks the stars for doing the world a favor. Until she becomes a suspect.A skydiving best friend, an unruly teenager with wonky powers, and a bossy, living-impaired aunt become the least of her worries when the killer decides to bump up the plan by bumping he...

The night a historic snowstorm hits Washington, DC, Cecilia finds herself without a way to get home to safety. Coworker Rory, her secret crush, offers her warmth and comfort in the apartment he shares with his sister--who is conveniently out on assignment and not home. A night of fun and frolic opens Cecilia's eyes to other sides of Rory, and a sledding run down Capitol Hill might change her life forever.BLIZZARD BLISS is a short story, approximately 5500 words (~24 print pages) in...

It’s Valentine’s Day, and Noelle has no idea what to get for Hunter. While she’s getting her hair cut and tossing around gift ideas, Coralee’s long-term boyfriend pops in and declares his undying love via a marriage proposal, breaking rule numero uno of their relationship clause.He’s only the first to fall, though. When the men of Keyhole Lake start acting like lovesick lunatics, Noelle and Rae have to put their heads together to figure out what happened before the whole town goes ...

The annual Classics Dinner is in full swing. Professor Hadley MacNamara — formidable, silver-haired, sixty-five, the kind of man rooms arrange themselves around — is holding court on the veranda of the Scholar's Table above the Swan. His toast is is genuinely brilliant. It moves from Homer to the geography of joy, and the room gives him exactly the silence he deserves.Then, after the silence, something is different.He begins a sentence he does not finish. He reaches for a c...

Exploring the often-overlooked history and technological innovations of the world's first true multimedia computer.Long ago, in 1985, personal computers came in two general categories: the friendly, childish game machine used for fun (exemplified by Atari and Commodore products); and the boring, beige adult box used for business (exemplified by products from IBM). The game machines became fascinating technical and artistic platforms that were of limited real-world ...

Explore the streets with The Essentials of Street Photography. This guide is not only about teaching you how to technically approach the streets, how to edit your work, how to overcome your fears, or how to get sharp, close-up candid shots without getting punched, although it will teach you these things.It is about teaching you how to conceptually approach your work so that it has something to say.In addition, learn from six talented street photography veterans in the Stree...