What if you could transform your business without increasing payroll? Or improve reliability, consistency, and profit while reducing employee turnover? Artificial intelligence (AI) makes all that possible and more. It's the fastest, easiest way to scale your business. Successful entrepreneurs learn early on that growth isn't linear. Scaling up means hitting one ceiling after another. All too often, breaking through requires drastic changes in payroll or infrastructure that the company isn'...

A good product roadmap is one of the most important and influential documents an organization can develop, publish, and continuously update. In fact, this one document can steer an entire organization when it comes to delivering on company strategy.This practical guide teaches you how to create an effective product roadmap, and demonstrates how to use the roadmap to align stakeholders and prioritize ideas and requests. With it, you’ll learn to communicate how your products will mak...

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first CTRS job, or to apply for a better job.What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your application into a much stronger docum...

This book explores the fascinating and complex life of Jacques Cœur, the most influential and wealthiest merchant in medieval France. Born into modest beginnings, Cœur rose to prominence through his mastery of trade, banking, and finance, eventually becoming a key player in the royal court of Charles VII. His commercial ventures spanned vast networks across Europe, establishing him as a central figure in the transformation of the French economy from a feudal to an early capitalist system. ...

"Breton Mythology — Origins and Core Elements" by Ryan Evans offers an immersive journey into the mystical world of Brittany's ancient legends and folklore. This richly detailed exploration uncovers the deep roots of Breton myth, tracing its origins from prehistoric times through Celtic influences to the enduring impact of Christianity. Readers will discover the captivating pantheon of gods, fairies, and magical creatures, alongside the sacred landscapes—enchanted forests, megalithic stone...

The Avignon Papacy and the Schism explores one of the most turbulent periods in Church history, delving into the political and theological crises that divided Christendom during the 14th and 15th centuries. The book examines the dramatic shift of the papacy to Avignon, the resulting schism that saw rival popes claim authority over the Catholic Church, and the lasting consequences on papal power, church governance, and European politics. Through detailed analysis of key figures, ev...

This book explores the lives, works, and legacies of medieval women writers, highlighting their contributions to both religious and secular literature during a period when female voices were often marginalized. From the mystical writings of Hildegard of Bingen and Julian of Norwich to the courtly poetry of Marie de France and the trobairitz, these women navigated societal constraints to engage with the intellectual and cultural life of their time.The text examines how wome...

This book explores the multifaceted representation of women in medieval literature, offering a deep dive into the varied roles that women occupied in the intellectual, social, religious, and political landscapes of the Middle Ages. Through the analysis of key literary works from authors such as Geoffrey Chaucer, Dante Alighieri, Christine de Pizan, and Marie de France, as well as the study of historical figures like Eleanor of Aquitaine and Hildegard of Bingen, this book uncovers the compl...

Step into the turbulent world of medieval Europe, where honor was the currency of survival, chivalry the code that governed the brave, and social order the invisible force shaping every life. In this compelling exploration, historian Ryan Evans unravels the intricate web of ideals and realities that defined the Middle Ages, revealing how notions of honor and loyalty influenced politics, gender roles, and the very fabric of society.Through vivid storytelling and deep scholarly insig...

In this work,Ryan Evans offers an illuminating journey into one of medieval literature's most enchanting and groundbreaking voices. This richly researched study explores how Marie de France—arguably the first known female vernacular poet—transformed ancient Breton folk tales into lyrical, psychologically vivid narratives that reshaped the literary landscape of the 12th century.Through an in-depth analysis of Marie's lais, Ryan Evans reveals how these compact, mesmerizing poems gave...

Uncover the fascinating, turbulent, and transformative past of one of Europe's most storied cities in History of Naples in the Middle Ages. From its roots as a thriving Greek colony to its rise under Norman and Aragonese rule, this captivating account takes readers through the pivotal moments that shaped Naples into the cultural, political, and economic hub it became in the medieval world.As a city at the crossroads of empires and cultures, Naples experienced both magnific...

This book explores the profound transformation of Western civilization following the collapse of the Roman Empire in 476 AD. The book delves into the complex intersection of political, cultural, and religious forces that reshaped Europe during the early medieval period, with particular focus on the rise of Christianity as the central institution of authority in a fragmented world. Through a series of expansive chapters, the narrative traces the decline of Roman power, the survival and adap...