'An auditor is a person who watches the battle from the safety of the hills and then comes down to bayonet the wounded.' The best way to prove this often repeated quote wrong is to study your new profession, learn its best practices, immerse yourself in its history, and its future direction. This six-step guide will set new entrants to the internal audit profession on the right path.

You did everything the story asked of you. The work, the titles, the proof. And underneath it, a static that never quite goes away.Ascendant begins where most self-help ends: at the moment the strategies stop working. Stephen Scott Johnson's life came apart slowly, not in one catastrophe but in a series of small unravelings, until he had run out of versions of himself to perform. What arrived in that silence became this book.This is not a guide to becoming a better version ...

Trust in the leadership of many governments, institutions and businesses around the world is at an all-time low. Too many leaders have an unquenchable thirst for power or market domination and pursue those agendas at the expense of ethics.This book challenges you to rethink your leadership, to see those around you differently and to inspire you to be a strong, ethical and inclusive leader.

'You're in safe hands with Clare - practical, helpful advice and lots of fun meal inspiration for the whole family.' - JAMIE OLIVER'In a busy hyper stimulating world, pockets of peace and connection are vital but hard to find - especially with those we love. The wonderful Clare Mosley reminds us of the value of the family mealtime not just in terms of food and nutrition, but also in terms of communication and connection. LOVE this book.' -

The year is 1941 and England is preparing for a German invasion. Septimus, an exasperating seventh child, is greatly disturbed by the news that one of his older brothers has just been killed in the war. He liberates a friends bike at school and runs away, pedalling aimlessly south toward the English Channel, blythely unaware that he is heading straight into a heavily fortified war zone.After a series of curious encounters, he is run down by a strange man driving a Buggati, a man wh...

Many men are attracted to outdoor sports because of the time it gives them alone in God's creation--time to rest, reflect, and refresh before returning to the everyday stresses of work, family life, finances, and more. Faith Afield is their guide to making this time in God's country last when they return home.This unique devotional, geared primarily toward men, uses illustrations and principles from hunting, shooting, and fishing sports, giving sportsmen new insights into ...

When the Reverend Richard Catesbys younger brother Willy disappears in his yellow Volkswagen convertible, the local sheriff in West Virginia does not believe there is enough evidence to warrant an investigation. But Catesby, convinced his brother has been murdered, puts aside his vows as an Episcopal priest and prepares to avenge Willy himself.His friend Stan, worried not only for Richards safety, but also about the morality of his crusade, tries to reason with him. Richard however...

Home of the first settlement in the United States and known as Old Dominion and The Mother of Presidents, the state of Virginia’s artistic output proves among the most fecund in the nation, evidenced in this ninth volume of The Southern Poetry Anthology. This collection includes well-known, established, and celebrated poets such as Charles Wright, Claudia Emerson, Gregory Orr, Ellen Bryant Voigt, R. T. Smith, Forrest Gander, and Rita Dove, and the editors have dedicated equal focu...

Chemical dependency among the adult population in America has reached epidemic proportion. An estimated 30 million people abuse themselves daily with alcohol and drugs. For every chemically-dependent adult, at least five others are directly affected: children, spouses, parents, siblings, etc. America is intimately involved with a full-blown pandemic. This pandemic is the disease of addiction and family dysfunction. These letters to Sarah represent a strong warning of the insidious nature o...

The underlying theory of The 15 Disciplines is this: take care of your team and they will take care of you. A world where leaders think more about others than they do themselves, is a world that will achieve extraordinary productivity.This book is very relevant to leadership. It is a powerful force of pragmatism for leaders and a wonderful resource for them. The solid examples drawn from Stephen's life, reinforce his messages.This is not the pie-in-the-sky theo...

Are the Freemasons truly a secret society pulling the strings of world power, or just a misunderstood brotherhood? From the signs and symbols hidden in plain sight to their connections with presidents, monarchs, and revolutions, the mystery of the Freemasons has fueled endless speculation.This audiobook uncovers the real history, conspiracy theories, and undeniable influence of the Freemasons. Explore their

When veteran journalist Chip Jeffries publishes an explosive investigation into Saudi Arabia's oil reserves, he expects controversy. He doesn't expect global financial markets to collapse within hours. What begins as a routine exposé quickly spirals into an international firestorm. Stock exchanges freeze, diplomatic phone lines burn, and somewhere in the shadows, powerful figures begin to move. As Chip races to uncover the full truth, he finds himself drawn into a tangled world of espionag...