Each day of this devotional, you'll have the opportunity to apply the principles taught by the most influential leader in history, which have impacted people across generations, cultures, and beliefs. Each thought is accompanied by a challenge inviting readers to apply Jesus's teachings in their personal, family, professional, and everyday lives. With simplicity and clarity, Renato Cardoso offers readers a reflection on their actions and the transformation of the mind through new thoughts....

The 21st century manual for before, during and after dating. Imagine waking up one day to find out that you married the wrong person, or that you lost your true love because you ruined your relationship, or that you'd missed it when that special person came into your life. For those who don't want to spend the rest of their lives regretting a bad decision, Bulletproof Dating is a must-read. No matter what stage of singleness you're in — whether you're alone, waiting, flirting, dating, hook...

Matías Roeder, a young man with an Italian father, German mother, and a sense of stagnation he is desperate to escape from, hops a boat from Peru to New York with vague plans but a firm intention to never go home again. This familiar story of migration—the odd jobs, the romances, the Bowery bars—goes sideways when Japan bombs Pearl Harbor and he joins the US Air Force as part of a bombing crew. Matías is now Matthew, in the belly of a B-17, remade by the vertigo and rawness of aerial warfa...

“A flowing and seamless melodic journey between history, humanity, and the sounds — and silences — that connect and inspire cultures. Renato’s beautiful and harmonic words capture each story vividly. A brilliant book written by a deeply sensitive and gifted writer who understands the human spirit.” — Melinda Moulton, writer, filmmaker, musician, and changemaker“An international, anthological, world‑spanning exploration of musical traditions — a gathering of voices and sounds. Sound...

‘This is an impressive book. In writing it the author demonstrates great talent, as well as great courage.’
 —Mario Vargas Llosa*If I succeed in understanding who he was before I was born, perhaps I will be able to understand who I am now that he is dead…*In this sprawling family saga stretching across Latin America, a son embarks on a journey to understand his complex relationship with his father and how it shaped the man he is today. Recalling Gabriel García Márq...

The history of Peru unfolds in the lives of the descendants of seven children fathered by a Catholic priest and his longtime secret lover.Renato Cisneros's great-great-grandmother Nicolasa bore seven children by her long-term secret love, who was also her priest, raising them alone in nineteenth century Peru. More than a century later, Renato, the descendent of that clandestine affair, struggles to wring information about his origins out of recalcitrant relatives, ...

A dessert cookbook from a New York bakery with holiday recipes that are "personal and approachable, even for those who don't consider themselves bakers." (Giada De Laurentiis, chef and New York Times bestselling author of Everyday Italian)Celebrating a year in desserts from their beloved Brooklyn bakery, Baked, Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito offer recipes for cookies, puddings, whoopie pies, cakes, brownies, and more to commemorate holidays both e...

Adolescence is usually a very hectic phase. Every day, thousands of new things appear to catch your attention, and you often ask yourself, "How can I make better use of my time? How can I put first things first? How can I develop new skills?" It seems very difficult to juggle social networks, school, friendships, family, your relationship with God, etc. I know, I know… It's not an easy task, but it's not impossible either! Written in engaging and straightforward language, this guide contai...

Gli amori e le amicizie perduti con la guerra, tornano protagonisti con la pace.Lettore che ti accingi a passare qualche ora in mia compagnia, vorrei condividere con te le mie scelte narrative.Pensando alle vite delle persone che ci hanno preceduto, persone che avevano le radici ben piantate nella terra che calpestavano e che hanno inondato di sudore, ho messo il tempo al centro della trama, o meglio le stagioni che del tempo erano l'orologio dei nostri padri e che, ne conv...

The Segmentation Blueprint: Designing, Deploying, and Scaling Network Segmentation for Modern Cyber DefenseModern cyber attacks don’t stop at the perimeter—they move laterally. Network segmentation is one of the most effective ways to contain threats, reduce risk, and protect critical systems, but many organizations struggle to move from theory to execution.The Segmentation Blueprint is a practical, business-aligned guide to design...

Wake Up! Join the Zen of IT Revolution!This book focuses on the correct philosophical approach toward the selection, implementation, configuration, adoption, and continuous process improvement of the apps that comprise the core business software of your organization.Contained within these pages are the deep insights the authors have gained from the study and practice of Zen and from decades of direct involvement in IT projects of all types and sizes, within...

Wake Up! Join the Zen of IT Revolution!This book focuses on the correct philosophical approach toward the selection, implementation, configuration, adoption, and continuous process improvement of the apps that comprise the core business software of your organization.Contained within these pages are the deep insights the authors have gained from the study and practice of Zen and from decades of direct involvement in IT projects of all types and sizes, within...