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Scaling People is a practical and empathetic guide to being an effective leader and manager in a high-growth environment. The tactical information it puts forward—including guidance on crafting foundational documents, strategic and financial planning, hiring and team development, and feedback and performance mechanisms—can be applied to companies of any size, in any industry.

He's the one I swore I'd never ever fall for. A teammate’s betrayal. A banishment. A secret revealed. That’s all it took to unravel my life at the seams. The punishment for my past mistakes goes further than expulsion,and penance can only come from the worst hell imaginable: Summer camp. Ten weeks spent wrangling a bunch of kids is bad enough,only to get worse when I meet my new co-counselor. The back-stabber himself. Kaleb LaMothe. Being forced to coexist adds more tension to our already shaky foundation,but it also pushes us to uncover deeper parts of each other.

When Darkslayer Darien Cassel first took human Loren Calla under his wing, he made a promise to protect her from anything. Now that she has fallen into a coma, every day a losing battle to return to life, he is determined to save her. When he hears rumors of the one place in Terra that houses a secret that just might bring her back to him, he drops everything to try it, leaving behind the city he grew up in and the people he calls family. His decision sets his best friend Maximus Reacher onto a road of his own.

The World as Will and Idea by Arthur Schopenhauer presents his philosophy that reality is driven by a metaphysical will, influencing all aspects of life and existence. Schopenhauer, a German philosopher, is known for his pessimistic philosophy, emphasizing that desire causes suffering. This work has profoundly influenced both philosophical thought and literature.

We're at an inflection point in data, where our data management solutions no longer match the complexity of organizations, the proliferation of data sources, and the scope of our aspirations to get value from data with AI and analytics. In this practical book, Zhamak Dehghani introduces data mesh, a decentralized sociotechnical paradigm drawn from modern distributed architecture that provides a new approach to sourcing, sharing, accessing, and managing analytical data at scale.

This book takes listeners to a very happy yet very dark point in the author Glenn Townsend's life. It is the story of how he met the girl of his prayers and dreams, and how things unfolded. Townsend acknowledges that he is imperfect and needs improvement, just like everyone else. We are all human and have areas where we can grow.

Rogue Elephant traces the radicalization of the Republican Party over the past 50 years, arguing that its subordination to Donald Trump was not an anomaly, but rather the culmination of processes at work for decades. Providing a new perspective on figures from Newt Gingrich and George W. Bush to the Tea Party and Donald Trump, it shows that the party's lurch to the far right was the product of a volatile mix of a disorganized party structure and a divided and fractious class of American business owners.

From the icy Arctic tundra to the warm glow of the rainforest, Homes of the Wild takes young listeners on a captivating adventure across our planet’s diverse habitats. Each beautifully illustrated part reveals how animals adapt, survive, and thrive in the places they call home—from deserts and mountains to coral reefs and wetlands. Through lyrical storytelling and stunning artwork, children will discover how Earth’s ecosystems are all connected, forming one magnificent web of life. It’s more than just a science book—it’s a celebration of the wonder, balance, and beauty of the natural world.

First published in 2007 and slightly updated in 2022, this article is more and more relevant to the times in which we live. There is a growing sense that the end of the age is drawing ever nearer. What did Jesus teach on this important subject? What did He mean by, “be ready”?

In Honor Harrington’s day, the Star Kingdom of Manticore is the wealthiest star nation on a per capita basis in the entire galaxy. It is home to magnificent cities. Its planets’ oceans and seas—and skies—are open to its people, yet they have maintained the beauty and the magnificence of their natural habitats. But that was not always true. Pioneers, especially interstellar pioneers, must be tough, smart, and self-reliant, and the people who built the Star Kingdom knew that.

Rune Dragomir is a valkyrie who, after centuries of service to Odin, has grown weary of her duties in the most prestigious sect of the House of Wings. Each night, when she is expected to be gathering the souls of fallen warriors, she sneaks away to the quaint village of Stormheim. It's there she watches the object of her deep, yet confusing fascination: Kari Kettlesdotter.

Discover the remarkable story of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, from overlooked prospect to NFL superstar. Josh Allen: The Inspiring Story of One of Football’s Star Quarterbacks explores the path of a player who defied the odds at every step. From humble beginnings on a California farm to lighting up the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, Allen’s story is one of perseverance, resilience, and breakout success. After playing at Reedley Junior College and the University of Wyoming, Allen entered the NFL as a relative unknown. Few believed he’d make it—until he did.

From his treetop observatory, Kevin believes stars are for more than just wishing they’re for exploring. When his trusty telescope reveals a mysterious comet that doesn't just streak across the sky but whispers a secret song, he knows he's on the verge of the greatest discovery ever. But a mission this spectacular requires a crew!

After suffering a breakdown from her brutal divorce, airline pilot Claire is rebuilding her life and has regained custody of her daughter. Then an online romance takes a dark turn when the man starts stalking her and showing up on her layovers—but with no real name and nothing traceable online, police say there’s nothing they can do. When he boards her flight and takes the jump seat just before takeoff, Claire is convinced he’s there to kill her—or take the plane down. But after her recent breakdown, the question becomes: is she right… or unraveling all over again?

Pair biblical insight and psychological tools to better manage your thoughts and emotions as you seek to become more like Christ. Apply biblical insights using tools from modern psychology to manage your thoughts and emotions. Jesus calls Christians to live for him, but it’s hard! A tangle of distracting thoughts and painful emotions can trip us up and stop us from being the people we long to be. Christian neuropsychologist Jo Johnson pairs biblical insight with the tools of psychology to offer a freeing way forward.

Soviet socialism was based on paradoxes that were revealed by the peculiar experience of its collapse. To the people who lived in that system the collapse seemed both completely unexpected and completely unsurprising. At the moment of collapse it suddenly became obvious that Soviet life had always seemed simultaneously eternal and stagnating, vigorous and ailing, bleak and full of promise. Although these characteristics may appear mutually exclusive, in fact they were mutually constitutive.

Just a year after the town of Borger, Texas, was founded, the press called it "the wickedest in the state" for good reason. The town, sprung into existence overnight to support the oilfields, had become a lawless haven for bootleggers, pimps, and gamblers, run by a crooked city hall.

Discover the inspiring story of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Newly revised in late 2024, this biography dives into the journey of one of the NFL’s most exciting young quarterbacks. Drafted first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, Joe Burrow quickly became a fan favorite for his leadership, poise, and elite throwing ability. His breakthrough came in 2022, when he led the Bengals to their first Super Bowl appearance in over 30 years, cementing his place among the league’s elite.

In Jesus in 60: Why Does God Allow Suffering?, best-selling author Vic Johnson doesn't offer clichés. Drawing from his own heartbreak after losing his daughter, he walks with you through the real questions—the kind you whisper in the dark when faith feels fragile.

Through honest stories, simple logic, and surprising evidence—from astrophysicist Hugh Ross's study of cosmic fine-tuning to André Frossard's encounter with God in a Paris chapel—Vic Johnson builds a bridge between your doubts and the possibility of a personal Creator who knows your name.