What causes strong organizations to quietly lose their edge?In The Architecture of Excellence: Engineering Performance That Endures Under Pressure, Dr. Mark Porter argues that failure rarely begins with one dramatic mistake. It begins with Drift, the slow erosion of standards, ownership, trust, clarity, and execution. This book shows leaders how to stop that erosion before it becomes collapse. At the center of the book is Performance Mastery Culture, a pra...

Think you're told all you need to know about gut health? Think again. Beneath all of the advice published on diet, fats, and probiotics lies a hidden menace. This rarely discussed topic comprises the most under-recognized health threat facing every person today.Drawing from his 20 years of experience as an independent researcher and trainer of health practitioners, Mark Porter comprehensively unpacks this vital subject in clear, simple language. Meticulously researched and at times...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Across every culture and every continent, tales of extraordinary creatures have been passed down through generations. Some are terrifying, some are majestic, and others remain completely unexplained. But could there be more truth behind these stories than we realize?This captivating book explores the fascinating world of mysterious creatures, from legendary monsters and cryptids to bizarre animals reported by cr...

Ecologies of Resonance in Christian Musicking^ Rexplores a diverse range of Christian musical activity through the conceptual lens of resonance, a concept rooted in the physical, vibrational, and sonic realm that carries with it an expansive ability to simultaneously describe personal, social, and spiritual realities. In this book, Mark Porter proposes that attention to patterns of back-and-forth interaction that exist in and alongside sonic activity can help to understand the dynamics...

Whilst Contemporary Worship Music arose out of a desire to relate the music of the church to the music of everyday life, this function can quickly be called into question by the diversity of musical lives present in contemporary society. Mark Porter examines the relationship between individuals’ musical lives away from a Contemporary Worship Music environment and their diverse experiences of music within it, presenting important insights into the complex and sometimes contradictory relatio...

Are you tired of the 9 to 5 grind?Want to be your own boss and work on your own terms?The internet has made it easier than ever to start your own business and make money online, and E-Commerce is one of the fastest-growing and most lucrative industries out there. But with so much information available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. That's where "E-Commerce Hacks" comes in.This audiobook is your comprehensive guide ...

We are living in a time of unprecedented distrust in America...Faith in the government is at an all-time low, and political groups on both sides of the aisle are able to tout preposterous conspiracy theories as gospel, without much opposition. “Fake news” is the order of the day. This book is about a man to whom all of it points, the greatest conspiracist of this generation and a man you may not have heard of.A former U.S. naval intelligence worker, Milton ...

In this book on Mustard Seed Faith you will learn by applying this revelation, that you actually already have the advantage over every situation and circumstance. Nothing is impossible for the person who lives by faith in every area of their life. There is nothing in this world system that faith cannot overcome. 1 John 5:5 let's us know that those that believe that Jesus is the Son of God have overcome the world.

Encounter with God is Scripture Union's daily Bible reading guide designed to lead you to a deeper understanding about what God is saying to you and to his world today. You'll find its thorough and energetic investigation of the whole Bible inspiring and stimulating. And you'll discover that its biblical exposition is complemented by pastoral warmth from a strong field of writers and contributors. As well as daily content, feature articles provide insights into Christian spirituality, tack...

"Another Christian renounces the church and Christ." "Former Christian music star turns her back on faith." "I kissed Christianity goodbye." Headlines like these are becoming common. It seems like the most popular trend in faith circles lately is to deconstruct, then deconvert.Joshua Porter knows that story from the inside out. He was raised in the tangles of American evangelical Christianity, and the church he knew was conservative, fundamentalist, and politicized. It feared cultur...

“Enlightening, thought provoking and honest, a bit like the North itself” — Kate Bottley (the “Gogglebox Vicar”)Foreword by John Sentamu, Archbishop of YorkA must-have book for anyone seeking to understand the challenges of proclaiming the Gospel in the North of England.From the monks of Lindisfarne to the Synod of Whitby, the North is historically considered to be a cradle of Christianity in England, but in today’s society is there a “gospel for th...

Spokane is brimming with haunted buildings and shades reluctant to leave their beloved city. Patsy and Mary Clark have refused to leave their glorious mansion even after their passing, and the ghost of Ellen, who plunged to her death from a skylight in 1920, still whispers to current guests at the extravagant Davenport Hotel. In Greenwood Cemetery, a set of haunted stairs attracts visitors who come to see if the spirits will prevent them from reaching the top. Join author Deborah Cuyle as ...