From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Build a Culture Where People—and Performance—ThriveWhen HR leader Peter Johnson steps into a failing manufacturing plant, he’s met with more than low output and high turnover—he inherits a culture in crisis. In Mediocre to Meaningful, Benjamin Douglas crafts a business parable rooted in his real-world experience transforming organizations through strategy, accountability, and trust.As Peter navigates resistance, rebu...

Have you ever flown the Goodyear Blimp? Commissioned a gift honoring your favorite serial killer? Known a 12-year-old college student? These are just a few of the situations Benjamin Douglas has encountered while traveling from state to state, entertaining young and old with his music, artwork, and what he optimistically considers to be humor. Having had countless responses to the telling of these tales such as: "That didn't really happen, did it?" "They said what?!" and "Are you serious?"...

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Conference planning manager 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 int...

Guardians are defenders, carers and guides. Some look after individual people, others whole planets or universes, but all share a strong belief in their responsibility to protect their charges.The Guardian is an anthology of eleven science fiction short stories by writers from across the globe. It is part of the Newcomer series of scifi anthologies.The stories are:-Awakening - Alasdair ShawThe Lattice - Jeff TanyardBiting Shadow - C GoldGate of D...

Published posthumously, The Red Notebook is an account of the youth of the author of the seminal Romantic novel Adolphe, relating Constant’s eccentric and peripatetic education, his introduction to European high society and the kindling of his literary ambitions as well as his often comic and calamitous early experiences with the opposite sex and the development of his ruinous gambling habit.Part picaresque romp and part Bildungsroman, this is a spirited look at life and Romantic sensibili...

The book you now hold in your hands contains nearly everything the great American puritan Jonathan Edwards (1703-58) ever wrote on the book of Romans. It is collated into a verse-by-verse Bible commentary. Pastors, theologians, historians, and Bible study leaders will find a treasure of biblical insight along with practical application, as one of the great theologians of the Christian church expounds the book that Martin Luther called the "most important piece in the New Testament." Jonath...

This thorough update to Benjamin Compaine's original 1979 benchmark and 1982 revisit of media ownership tackles the question of media ownership, providing a detailed examination of the current state of the media industry. Retaining the wealth of data of the earlier volumes, Compaine and his co-author Douglas Gomery chronicle the myriad changes in the media industry and the factors contributing to these changes. They also examine how the media industry is being reshaped by technological for...

To support underrepresented minority students in education, academic institutions must make steps in achieving equity, inclusion, and academic excellence. These students often encounter unique challenges, including systemic barriers, cultural isolation, and limited access to resources can affect their academic success. Exploring a range of evidence-based approaches designed to support and uplift underrepresented minority students ensures they have the tools and opportunities needed to succ...

Stock Market Mastery: A Beginner's Crash Course to Pro-Level Stock Trading is your fast-track ticket to understanding the markets and trading with confidence. Designed for beginners who want to cut through the noise and learn what really works, this book breaks down complex trading strategies into simple, actionable steps that anyone can follow.Inside, you'll discover how to read the market like a pro, spot winning opportunities, manage risks, and build a trading m...

This collection of provocations from the think tank Cybersalon brings together a blend of near-future speculative fiction and non-fiction commentary from leading experts in the fields of health, community, retail, and money. Together, they shine a light behind the cornerstones of our lives to reveal the unexpected and invite you to cast your critical eye on technology and its effect on society. Be prepared for warnings and inspirations from those who speculate about the future and those wh...

The sport of soccer has evolved immensely since its beginning around 2,000 years ago and is now considered the most popular sport in the world. The research related to the physical, psychological, and tactical aspects of the game has risen in conjunction with its fame.Elite Soccer Players: Maximizing Performance and Safety seeks to inform the reader with the most current research connected to optimizing physical performance and reducing the risk of injury of the elite soccer athlet...

The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Private Equity is a major reference work which covers more than 250 topics related to private markets, entrepreneurial finance, and alternative investments. It takes an interdisciplinary perspective and brings together contributions from the fields of finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, strategic management, law, human resource management, economics, international management, business ethics and innovation management. The aim of this major reference work is ...