An enthralling debut, Above the Fire crystallizes the relationship between a father and son as they survive a winter of isolation. Perfect for fans of The Dog Stars by Peter Heller and The Road by Cormac McCarthy.Laboring under a shared loss, Doug and his young son, Tim, set out on a late-season backpacking trip through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. They find beauty and solidarity in the outdoors, making friends along the trail an...

From the acclaimed author of Above the Fire comes Concert Black, a hauntingly elegant novel that unspools a tale of music, obsession, and the fragile architecture of legacy.Ellen Wroe, a celebrated biographer known for her piercing insight, sets her sights on Cecil Woodbridge, the legendary conductor whose name reverberates through concert halls and conservatories. But Woodbridge, imperious and elusive, rebuffs her approach and conspires to thwart...

Set in 1930s China during the Japanese occupation, The Tea Set is the story of Siu-mui, a young Chinese woman with a powerful and controlling Warlord father. She rejects her father's attempts to marry her off into the proper family. She rejects the idea of marriage as well and ends up instead pursuing her education in Shanghai. Here she falls in love with her young professor who is not only the son of her father's political adversary but also involved in the early communist uprising. War t...

What Did I Just Sign?™ Comprehension = Currency.Before you sign anything, train your mind to understand everything.What Did I Just Sign? This is not a workbook you read - it's a workbook you experience. It's where drills meet critical thinking, and where obtaining wealth knowledge collides with practical application. Every page is a rep - a mental workout that challenges you to think ...

Truth, What is it Good For?: Using the Power of Enlightenment to Improve Academic PerformanceBy Bryan L. SteeleUnlock the secrets to academic success, personal enlightenment, and intellectual growth with Truth, What is it Good For? This groundbreaking book by Bryan L. Steele offers a transformative approach to learning, designed for students aged 16 and up-whether preparing for college, tackling Advanced Placement exams, or excelling on the LSAT.At the heart of this...

Encouragement and Wisdom on Fathering BoysNo one can prepare a son for life better than his father. Dads are role models and this book encourages fathers to grow into the kind of men they want their sons to become. Practical topics include preparing boys for work, marriage, sexuality, friendships, and their relationships with God. The author researches and speaks on family issues, and is also a dad himself. Originally published as How a Man Prepares His Sons for Life. Upda...

This textbook provides a comprehensive overview on the diverse strategies invertebrate animals have developed for nitrogen excretion and maintenance of acid-base balance and summarizes the most recent findings in the field, obtained by state-of-the-art methodology. A broad range of terrestrial, freshwater and marine invertebrate groups are covered, including crustaceans, cephalopods, insects and worms. In addition the impact of current and future changes in ocean acidification on marine in...

When reading current human capital management or human resources management textbooks, it is clear that many do not reflect current research. Even new Strategic HRM books are only recently reporting research that has been widely discussed in academic journals over the last 10 years. Discussion with those who span the academic/practice worlds shows that they have regularly been struck by the dissonance between the journals and the texts. They agree that there should be more commonality but ...

When two worlds collide and a dragons world is torn apart, Sheariza must choose to become human to protect herself and her son from a powerful dragon slayer named Damasen, who killed her soul mate. What will she do to protect the last of her kind?

An enthralling debut, Above the Fire crystallizes the relationship between a father and son as they survive a winter of isolation. Perfect for fans of The Dog Stars by Peter Heller and The Road by Cormac McCarthy.Laboring under a shared loss, Doug and his young son, Tim, set out on a late-season backpacking trip through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. They find beauty and solidarity in the outdoors, making friends along the trail an...

This important new study argues that an historical analysis of the labour-management policies of the Korean family conglomerates, or chaebol, is essential for a complete understanding of the dynamics of South Korean industrial relations. Focusing on the labour-management strategies of the Hyundai Business Group, the book offers a new perspective on the Asian 'tiger' economy.

An essential read for aspiring professionals. This book explains the 6 qualities and 30 specific behaviors necessary to rise to the top of any profession. It includes 240 strategies and tips on acquiring the qualities and practicing the behaviors. It also includes 60 quotes on career advice from amazingly accomplished people, and 30 data points and real-life examples for career success. This is the book anyone starting or changing a career should devour.