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The year is 1910. Nate Cooper is an old-school cowboy. He sees the change brought by the turn of the century and reckons none of it to be good. Even after spending nearly 30 years in a Montana prison for a wrongful murder conviction, Nate’s moral compass is true and unwavering: He does all the wrong things for all the right reasons. So when he returns to his northern Montana ranching town to find the Blackfoot Indians - the people he went to prison trying to defend - are still being cheated out of their territory by ranchers, Nate can’t rest on his laurels.

In AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, a team of veteran Microsoft AI researchers delivers an insightful and fascinating discussion of how one of the world's most recognizable software companies is tackling intractable social problems with the power of artificial intelligence (AI). In the book, you'll see real in-the-field examples of researchers using AI with replicable methods and reusable AI code to inspire your own uses.

Women are at a disadvantage in the workplace, where they deal with unequal pay, sexual harassment, lack of credit for their contributions, and more. And while organizations are looking to address these issues, too many gender-inclusion initiatives focus exclusively on how women should respond, leaving men out of the equation. Such efforts reinforce the perception that these are "women's issues" and that men - often the most powerful stakeholders in an organization - don't need to be involved.

Poker Hall of Famer Tom McEvoy has led an extremely colorful life. In his own words he tells his story, warts and all, unabashedly sharing his high points and his low points. In his view, it's a lot more interesting when you tell the truth about the good stuff, and the bad stuff. He's not a millionaire, and that's what makes his story so interesting. Along the way he also shares his behind-the-scenes experiences with some of the best-known players in poker history.

Increasingly, new employees and junior members of any profession are encouraged - sometimes stridently - to "find a mentor!" Four decades of research reveals that the effects of mentorship can be profound and enduring; strong mentoring relationships have the capacity to transform individuals and entire organizations.

A summer of love, laughter, and coastal charm awaits in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Brad and Judy are college sweethearts, best friends, and adventure buddies. As rising juniors, they’re ready for a break from textbooks and deadlines. So when summer rolls in, they pack their bags, load up the Jeep, and head east for a month-long escape to the breathtaking beaches of the Outer Banks—where warm sand, salty breezes, and unforgettable memories are waiting to be made.

Brad and Judy are college juniors, best friends, and soulmates who live for epic travel, real connection, and spontaneous adventure. When winter break arrives, they trade textbooks for snowboards and head to the picturesque mountain town of Breckenridge, Colorado—a place where magic lingers in the air and love feels as fresh as the falling snow.

College sweethearts Brad and Judy are ready for the winter break of a lifetime. As juniors at the University of Colorado Boulder, they’ve been dreaming of spending the holidays in a picture-perfect mountain town. Their destination? Park City, Utah—where snow-dusted streets, festive lights, and cozy cafés promise a season full of magic.

A sizzling summer. A legendary island. A love that could last forever. College sweethearts Brad and Judy are ready for the break of a lifetime—an entire month of sunshine, adventure, and discovery in magical Key West, Florida. With junior year finally behind them and senior year on the horizon, they pack up the car, hit the highway, and head south for the summer trip that might just define their lives. But Key West isn’t just palm trees and pastel houses. It’s a living postcard rich with history, flavor, and unforgettable characters.

College sweethearts Brad and Judy are ready to trade textbooks for snow boots when winter break arrives. Seeking fresh powder and fresh perspective, the two juniors set out from their New England campus for a month-long adventure in the charming ski village of Smugglers’ Notch, Vermont—a real-life winter wonderland rich in history, heart, and holiday spirit. Nestled between mountain peaks and maple groves, Smugglers’ Notch becomes the perfect backdrop for romance, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Neil Cole's best-selling book Organic Church described the fastest growing segment of contemporary Christianity - the so-called organic church. Now in this next-step book, he answers questions about how to deal with theological and organizational issues that come up. He talks about issues such has what to do with finances, children, heresy, leader training, and rituals and ordinances. Without the top-down structure of a denomination, even people who are proponents of this small, house-church model worry that they are not doing it right.

At a young age, Todd O’Brien’s life went spiralling out of control. In the midst of a savage beating, he became a helpless victim. With each sting of the belt, he watched his life slowly fade, and in a desperate attempt to save himself, he made a rash decision that changed his life. Even today, that one horrific event continues to play out in Todd’s mind. He can still feel the helplessness, the fear, and the vivid pain of being bullied and abused.

A thirty-something single woman, the untried colt she inherits, a horse-crazy little girl, and their band of misfits and has-beens stick it to the establishment in the cutthroat world of horse racing.

The fact is information is power. And, the truth is there's lots of financial advice available. Unfortunately, it's often either too confusing or biased. The Seven S.E.C.R.E.T.S. of the Money Masters cuts through the clutter, clearly presenting the seven most important questions you must be able to answer before making any investment decision. The book offers you some of the information that true money masters know, understand, and use to their advantage - but that hasn't necessarily been passed along to the rest of us.

College sweethearts Brad and Judy are ready to trade textbooks for sunscreen and take on their most exciting adventure yet—a full month together in the classic American beach town of Ocean City, Maryland. With the Atlantic breeze in their hair and nothing on the schedule but sunshine and spontaneity, they embark on a romantic and laugh-filled getaway they’ll never forget.

It is May 1985 and World War III rages in Central Europe. Fledgling insurgent groups in the East Bloc fight for independence from their Soviet overlords. America pledges to help. Among the teams of US military advisers are two Vietnam War veterans, sent in to assist an East German major named Werner Brandt and his motley band of fighters. Their objectives are to help destroy Soviet military reinforcements and to eliminate the Russian garrison in control of Saxony. It won't be easy - Brandt is consumed with a lust for vengeance that threatens to derail his own operations.

First Lieutenant Darren White is trapped behind enemy lines with the remnants of his cavalry troop. Together with his second-in-command, Maurice Fitzgerald, he waits for the right opportunity to strike back at the Russians in occupied West Germany. As they conduct joint operations with a Special Forces team in the Fulda Gap, a terrible secret is uncovered. The Soviets have found a sure-fire way to win the war. It's up to White and Fitzgerald to stop them.

Business, nonprofit, and public sector leaders are facing new and daunting challenges - rapid-paced developments in technology, sudden shifts in the marketplace, and crisis and contention in the public arena. If they are to survive in this chaotic environment, leaders must develop the skills they need to lead effectively no matter how fast the world around them is changing. Leading in a Culture of Change offers new and seasoned leaders' insights into the dynamics of change and presents a unique and imaginative approach for navigating the intricacies of the change process.

The summer after high school, Brad meets a young man in the woods one day and embarks on a life filled with sexual antics and adventures. Join young Brad on a journey of sexual discovery from his early fumblings in the British countryside until his more experienced days as a rent boy sailor.

What does it truly mean to live a life fully anchored in God’s Word? In Rightly Dividing the Truth, author R.S. Smith delivers a powerful, scripture-based guide for believers who want to deepen their faith, strengthen their prayer life, and embrace God’s eternal promises. With heartfelt biblical insights, uplifting worship lyrics, and practical life applications, this audiobook is both a teaching tool and a spiritual awakening.