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There are endless books out there about businesses that had their core principles for success baked right into their corporate DNA from the beginning. This is NOT that book. Believe in Better: The Evolution of Core Principles That Pioneered an Industry is the business book for the rest of us. For those who figure things out as we go along, always working to make tomorrow better than yesterday.

Isaac has never been what he seems. Rumor has it that gruff, brooding, and solitary man-of-mystery Isaac Sylvester is back in town, and the only thing folks in Green Valley know for certain is that this prodigal son’s motives are as elusive as he is. He’s been spotted loitering near the old Townsen farm, hanging around the Hill's homestead, and glaring menacingly from the edges of The Donner Lodge’s parking lot. What this hometown-hero-turned-criminal wants, no one knows. Nor can they stop talking about it. Hannah's last night as an exotic dancer might just be her most memorable.

Der Überraschungserfolg aus Kanada! Ein absurd-komischer Roman über den Duft des Verfalls. Judith und Hugo versuchen, ihre Ehe zu retten, indem sie sich einen Aufenthalt in einem luxuriösen All-inclusive-Resort in Mexiko gönnen. Das Meer glitzert am Horizont, die Eiswürfel klirren im Glas, doch dann trübt sich die Stimmung: Ein toter Wal wird an den Strand gespült und verströmt einen üblen Geruch, den die tropische Brise trotz aller Bemühungen des Hotelpersonals bis in den letzten Winkel trägt.

Anthology of Christmas Stories is a unique collection of Christmas tales, reflections, and poems from beloved authors across the centuries and makes the perfect gift for the reader in your life. This beautiful treasury will take you back to firesides, simple gifts, and warm family moments of Christmases past as you cherish the timeless truths and joys of the season.

In the heart of the Adirondack wilderness, two old friends are forced to confront their pasts and face an ancient, supernatural force that haunts the forest. As the line between reality and nightmare blurs, John and Frank must survive not only the wilderness but the dark, terrifying entities lurking within.

Richard Schweid examines home health care in detail, focusing on the women who tend to our elderly and disabled loved ones and how we fail to value their work. They are paid minimum wage so that we might be absent, getting on with our own lives. The book calls for a rethinking of home health care and explains why changes are urgent: the current system offers neither a good way to live nor a good way to die.

A hero in the tradition of Jack Reacher, the Gray Man, and Mitch Rapp, Ty Stone isn't afraid to cross the line when the stakes are high enough and they're never higher than when a child is in danger. When a child goes missing from a busy interstate gas station, all leads point in the wrong direction. Ty Stone is afraid he's too damaged to help but his gut--and his conscience--won't let him sit this one out. Even as he's searching for the missing child, law enforcement is searching for him.

1890. American heiress, Cora Beaumont is celebrating her engagement to Terrance Tristan, the second son of a duke. Their union will solidify Cora's place in British society and put her in a rare position of power, but as they embark on the Lady Air’s maiden voyage to England, Cora soon finds that not everyone in society is accepting of her recent engagement, and tensions fly as high as the airship. When a body is discovered the first night on the ship, with a calling card for Cora on the victim, she’s determined to find the killer hidden among the passengers before they come for her next.

In this tenth installment of the Sheriff Dan Rhodes series, the Blacklin County Texas law enforcer is back to solve even more mysteries. Some of the most amusing sequences in Crider's Blacklin county mysteries are set in the jailhouse, and star the ongoing word battles between its two septuagenarian denizens, Hack the dispatcher and Lawton, the jailer. This time no one at the jailhouse is laughing and Rhodes has a new problem. Not only is the jailhouse itself rumored to be haunted, but a mysterious corpse is found in an open grave in the neighboring town.

Four former classmates gather in the charming small town of Paradise Cove to plan their 40 year reunion. When one of them dies on the beach, old grudges and deceptions are brought to light. Can Detective Whiskers catch the killer before more than the reunion gets cancelled? Sunset Cottage has a new resident as Sheila's grandson decides to stay for the summer so he can take a job as a bartender at the Parrot Eyes Inn and spend time with Sheila's housecleaner, Susi. His Summer of Love is in danger, though, when he is suspected of murder.

In a Yorkshire Dales village in the 1970s, best mates Michael, a boy with a strong sense of tradition and family loyalty, and Jack, a boy drawn to new horizons, are there for each other through traumatic childhoods.

We found out in the first book in the Versus Universe what happens when a vampire goes up against a werewolf, and now we’ll see who comes out on top when it’s my mummy vs your ghost.

Manipulation, Kontrolle, Ausbruch – das sind die Themen, die dieses fesselnde Buch in den Fokus rückt. Es nimmt dich mit auf eine spannende Reise in die vielschichtige und oft erschreckende Welt der Sekten. Wie können Menschen in den Bann solcher Gruppen geraten? Welche Mechanismen stecken dahinter, und warum fällt es so schwer, sich wieder zu lösen? Dieses Buch beleuchtet nicht nur die dunklen Seiten der Sekten, sondern zeigt auch, wie es möglich ist, sich aus deren Fängen zu befreien.

Bayerische Kapelle ist nicht nur die Geschichte eines Lebens, sondern ein universelles Bild des Kampfes, der Anpassung und der Verbindung verschiedener Kulturen. Mit ihrem stilistisch einfachen, aber emotional reichen Schreibstil öffnet die Autorin die Türen zur Welt der bosnisch-herzegowinischen Diaspora und verleiht den Stimmen Gehör, die oft am Rande des literarischen Ausdrucks bleiben. Dieses Buch, durchdrungen von Wärme, Wehmut und Stärke, lädt uns ein, die Schönheit kultureller Begegnungen und den Reichtum zu erkennen, den das Reisen – sei es physisch oder spirituell – mit sich bringt.

Es ist Sommer am Comer See, und die Hitze lässt die Luft auf den Straßen flirren, als Commissaria Giovanna Ruggieri von der Polizei in Como Nachricht über einen Mordfall erhält: Auf Comacina, der einzigen Insel des Sees, wurde der angesehene und beliebte Arzt Simone Fabrizio aus Menaggio erschossen aufgefunden. Beinahe zeitgleich bekommt es Ispettrice Maria di Bartolomeo im am Seeufer gelegenen Städtchen Bellano mit einem Verkehrstoten zu tun, der anscheinend nachts die Kontrolle über sein Fahrzeug verloren hatte.

In the third Richard Hannay novel, the Brigadier-General finds himself pulled from the warfront to hunt down a German agent whilst undercover as a conscientious objector.

Das Gesetz des Dschungels besagt: Jeder kämpft für sich allein! Dieser Grundsatz gilt nicht nur in der Welt der Menschen, sondern auch im Reich ihrer schlimmsten Widersacher — den Dämonen. Zone Null der Dämonenwelt unterscheidet sich nur wenig von Zone Null der Menschen. Die Ressourcen sind genauso knapp, die Kreaturen genauso bösartig und die Gesetzlosigkeit genauso offensichtlich. Doch wenn es hart auf hart kommt, kennen die Himmel keine Gnade. Wenn Zone Null einer fremden Welt erobert werden muss, gibt es kein Zurück. Schließlich ist der Weg zur Unsterblichkeit nur den Starken vorbehalten.

Emotions play a pivotal role in communication, serving as both a bridge and a barrier in interactions. Understanding the emotional undercurrents that affect conversations can significantly enhance one’s ability to connect with others. When individuals communicate, they do not merely exchange information; they also convey feelings, desires, and intentions. This emotional layer influences how messages are received and interpreted, impacting the effectiveness of communication in both personal and professional contexts.

Rise from the Ashes is a Christian narrative about a young man named Asher, whose faith in Jesus Christ is tested in the wake of an apocalyptic collapse that devastates America. The story follows Asher’s journey of survival, personal transformation, and spiritual renewal as he navigates a world left in ruins.

Delve into the rich traditions of Historic Base Ball in this comprehensive guide to America's pastime as it was played in the mid-19th century. This book offers enthusiasts an immersive look at the game before the advent of modern rules and equipment, featuring insights into period-specific uniforms, playing strategies, and the historical context that shaped these early games.