The fascinating life story, told critically but sympathetically, of a paragon of twentieth-century white Christian womanhood—and the wife of evangelist Billy Graham.Ruth Bell Graham's legacy is closely associated with that of her husband, whose career placed her in the public eye throughout her life. But, while it's true that her identity was significantly shaped by her role in supporting Billy Graham's ministry, Ruth carried a strong sense of her own agency and was...

A piano abandoned on a beach. A kiss in the dark. A message sent too late—or exactly on time.The Quiet Crack is not quite a love story. It's the emotional residue of one.Told in fragments and reflection, this lyrical short novel captures what happens when desire meets restraint, and intimacy finds a way—quietly, unexpectedly—through texts, silences, and the spaces between. Two people circle each other through months of messages and memory, never nam...

Whether it's interviewing for a job, evaluating employee performance, setting goals for the future, or keeping customers happy, the Perfect Phrases series has the tools for precise, effective business communication. Distilling complex ideas into specific phrases that diplomatically and honestly depict the concepts at hand, this invaluable series provides:Ways to enhance customer service in any businessDialogues and scripts to practice interactions with customers or ...

THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR EVERY SITUATION . . . EVERY TIMEThe secret to business success today is employee and talent development. Companies that invest in branding and creating smart, self-reliant, "upgradeable" talent are the ones that will lead their industries in the future.Perfect Phrases for Employee Development Plans has hundreds of ready-touse phrases for ensuring your employees stay motivated and competitive, develop teamwork and sound work ethics, and help m...

Meet or exceed all your goals with this comprehensive guide to performance reviews3 books in 1 eBook!Perfect Phrases for Performance Reviews covers all the bases when it comes to using the right language during every stage of the performance review process. Packed with the exact words and phrases you need to plan, conduct, and finalize performance reviews, this three-eBook set helps you express yourself with crystal clarit...

Briefcase Books: Manager’s Guide to Motivating EmployeesMore than 700,000 Briefcase Books sold! A manager’s guide to inspiring employees to work at peak performance—to improve organizational culture and help meet the bottom-lineAbout the BookManager’s Guide to Motivating Employees is the perfect primer for managers looking to jumpstart the work ethic, excitement, and company synergy by engaging and motivating their employees. This new ed...

Whether you are in a one-on-one meeting with your supervisor or pitching a new idea to a packed conference room of peers and leaders, knowing how to craft and deliver engaging presentations is an essential skill in every line of business. Confidence is key in every presentation—and sharpening your skills is the most direct route to building it.Presentation Essentials includes:● Lessons including how to build your signature style, structure a powerfully engaging pre...

For The Donal Logue Maven. This book is your ultimate resource for Donal Logue. Here you will find the most up-to-date 106 Success Facts, Information, and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Donal Logue's Early life, Career and Personal life right away.A quick look inside: 2000 in film - R-Z, The Opportunists - Cast, Madonna: Truth or Dare - Parodies, Terriers (TV series) - Recurring cast, Cha...

Get into the business of speaking and training.There are dozens of books on public speaking. But only Speak for a Living will show you how to launch, build, and sustain a successful speaking and training career.Wondering whether making the leap into this industry is for you? In this revised and expanded edition, authors Anne Bruce and Sardék Love offer updated strategies for navigating the public-speaking business. Their new material on social media and website marketing wi...

Are you responsible for creating a leadership training program for your organization, but don’t know where to start? Do you already have experience in developing leadership training programs, but want to improve the efficacy of your current offering? Either way, Leaders – Start to Finish offers detailed, specific insight and instructions on how to develop highly effective leadership training programs that will produce engaged and authentic leaders in your organization.Within the fr...

Must-know tips and tools for crafting and delivering powerful presentations—from the new Essentials Series for business professionalsFrom one-on-one meetings to pitching to a packed convention center, knowing how to craft and deliver engaging presentations is an essential skill in every line of business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to update your understanding of best practices, you’ll find what you need here in three easy to digest parts:...

For the first time in her life, Dr. Beth-Anne Blue is turning her musings inward, shifting the focus from others to her own journey. And this book? Consider it an open invitation to join her. Imagine Dr. Blue sitting down with herself, engaging in an intimate, revealing session-except this time, she's the one in the chair.A writer at heart, Beth-Anne has spent over two decades as a psychologist, licensed in three states, guiding others through their stories while quietly tucking aw...