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In My Destiny Awaits, readers will step into the compelling world of Jojo, a young girl admired for her radiant kindness. Next door resides Ruby, an insightful elder who navigates life from a wheelchair. As their story weaves together, Ruby unveils to Jojo that kindness is more than simply a virtue--it's a transformative force intricately linked to the energy that pervades us in nature, air, and particularly within animals.Under Ruby's tutelage, Jojo experiences revealing glimpses into the intricacies of friendship and the silent but real challenges faced by those with disabilities. Alongside this powerful connection, she expands her capacity of understanding by threading the fabric of her youthful consciousness with awareness of pressing societal issues like the Black Lives Matter movement and the nuanced Pro-choice/Pro-life debate.The strength of Jojo's story lies not just in her newly awakened abilities, but in the transformative echo of her acts and essence. She learns that her gestures of kindness ripple through both her immediate community and the natural world, creating impact at the deepest frequencies of the universe. In this light, Jojo brings to focus the significance of kindness not only as ethereal, but as a directly applicable means of improving the world we inhabit.Jojo's awakening serves as a forerunner to the absolute truth that there's a destiny awaiting each and every one of us. While our paths are individually crafted, full of unique challenges and sights to see, there exists a common thread--a subtle yet palpable force of nature--that underpins us all, yearning to be discovered.As readers journey alongside Jojo, they too will be mentored by the pages of the book. The narrative invites its audience to look beyond themselves, examining how their individual actions, thoughts, and feelings can contribute to a society filled with empathy, understanding, and a respectful co-existence. It's more than a story--it's a prevailing testimony on the power of small, conscious acts to produce profound societal changes.My Destiny Awaits is an emotionally charged narrative that delves deep into the potential of kindness, offering practical insights into the labyrinth of social complexities we navigate daily. With its heartfelt characters and multi-layered themes, the book serves as a poignant reminder that even the smallest gestures of kindness can shape our destiny, guiding us toward a future enriched by mutual respect and collective progress.

Growing up, we are often taught never to question the value of a good education. From the moment they "graduate" from making castles in sandboxes, the actions and interests of young adolescents are measured by how enticing they will appear on the almighty "college application." But if you stop to consider that the total student debt in the United States is estimated to be $1.3 trillion (more than credit card and auto loan debt combined), you may begin to wonder what the true "value" of a college education actually is.In Inspiring Champions in Manufacturing, the indomitable Terry M. Iverson challenges our culture's axiom that sustainable careers may only be achieved through a college education. Through his own love, heritage, and mastery of the fine art of manufacturing, Iverson contends that careers in manufacturing offer stability, security, and prosperity for our entire nation. Iverson illustrates the power of manufacturing through in-depth research, personal stories, and over forty interviews with some of the most remarkable authors, CEOs, sports figures, and other influencers.While half of the book speaks directly to parents, the latter half shepherds inquisitive youth curious about the options available to them.Inspiring Champions in Manufacturing teaches parents and students: Why cultural pressure steers parents and high school students toward collegeHow college pathways leave even the brightest students in debt, deferring home purchases and moreThe untold potential of a career in manufacturingHow the US has a skill shortage that rewards fulfillment with impressive salaries and advancement opportunitiesHow technological advances have made manufacturing into a digital ecosystem versus an industrial complexAction plans for both parents and youth to get involved in manufacturingInspiring Champions in Manufacturing provides parents and students a roadmap for career success, self-fulfillment, and a zero-debt foundation. With their eyes wide open, students will be free to envision the monumental potential that awaits them in a manufacturing career.

Our influence is our greatest responsibility.When we are newborns, we learn solely through the influence of our parents. As we grow up, we begin to be influenced by more outside sources like our peers, media, and even our own thoughts about ourselves. But at a certain point in our development, the tracks shift, and we become aware of our ability to affect those around us with our own influence. Here, we arrive at an apex of choice--will you choose to exhibit a negative influence on others, or will your influence become a shining beacon of positivity?In the second book in the "I" in Team Brian Smith and Mary Griffin hone readers in the fine art of transforming their influence into a force for good; for themselves, the teams they work in, and the environment around them. An indispensable tool for leaders of all kinds, the authors impart the wisdom of influence through these seven core principles: Communication, Composure/Self Control, Taking the High Road, Accountability, Humility, Values, andJustification.Smith & Griffin upskill listeners with the tools needed to stay humble, lead themselves and the people around them well and create opportunities. We all have the power to use our influence to create positive, lasting change in the environment around us. By embodying this unique power to affect positive change around us, we step into a life filled with prosperity for ourselves and all that are touched by our influence.

People, as a rule, will work hard within cultural common sense and just assume that all will go well. But, "right now, 90 million Americans are faced with the most critical investment challenges of their lives." They are not prepared and are unsure how they will support themselves when they retire. That cultural common sense must not be working.Financial advisors are taught to advise the majority of people. The median household income in this country is $46,000 a year. Financial institutions are organized around acquiring the masses as clients. The clients of Sound Financial Group are the top 10% households as defined by annual income and net worth. We are committed to building a firm that will help our clients in areas that matter to them most. Many of our clients have questions like: Am I making the best use of the dollars I am saving?Will I be able to retire and be okay given I may live 25-30 years in retirement? Am I exposed to losing a great deal of my wealth or income if I were to be sued?When I leave this earth what kind of impact will I leave behind?Sound Financial Group was created as a result of its founder realizing that many people feel as though they have been taken advantage of when meeting with a traditional financial advisor. Often these people are pushed toward a set of pre-packaged investments that aren't tailored to their desires. These potential clients can feel they have lost control of their money and aren't involved in the process. We offer a process that gives our clients the tools to succeed and supplies them with the guidance on achieve a GOOD LIFE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

The rules of book marketing are changing and the traditional rules of book marketing no longer apply. A new era of marketing books is upon us....an approach in which authors are authenticity engaging their audiences. But how do you start? Today's mega-success authors are no longer writers, but they are entrepreneurs who expertly work a strategy which leverages the power of social media, search engine optimization (SEO), advertising, speaking, bookstore signings and a combination of other program that are incredibly rewarding to the author.Every author wants a roadmap, or a step-by-step guide for a successful book launch. To book marketing professionals in large publishing houses this is the Holy Grail, so they can repeat the success of their last book launch campaign.With this system, you will no longer have the guesswork associated with which marketing programs to run for a successfully launch of your book. Bryan Heathman has managed hundreds of book marketing campaigns and scientifically created a repeatable 15-week system to promote non-fiction books.Bryan's approach to book marketing in this book was inspired by running massively successful campaigns which have resulted in New York Times best sellers, Wall Street Journal best sellers, Amazon #1 best sellers. This book isn't like most marketing books, which list a hundred things to do when marketing a book. This approach is distilled into a manageable system of a 15-week burst of activity, which when completed in a scheduled time-frame are proven to produce the results you desire for a successful book launch.Trust the system and eliminate the guesswork as you work towards your #1 best-selling book.

Come along on a 2-year photographic journey of Green Lake park with reflective, informative, and humorous commentary accompanying each image, creating a work that is both entertaining and captivating.Feel the exhilaration the author feels when taking walks, and rejoice with him at nature's magnificence, appreciating its diverseness in color and artistry. Allenger never tires of exercising at Green Lake, as if anticipating with eagerness the new marvels that will greet him on each successive day. "My thoughts whenever I am at Green Lake are always the same: it's good to be alive." H. Allenger

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"Je suis d'accord avec les points soulevés ¿ et avec l'argument d'Ayuk pour le rôle critique que l'OPEP jouera afin que les produits pétroliers africains se fasse une voix bien méritée dans l'industrie pétrolière."-Secrétaire général de l'OPEP, S.E. Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo Deux décennies de négociation d'accords pétroliers et gaziers africains ont donné à NJ Ayuk une compréhension du paysage énergétique du continent que peu de gens peuvent égaler. L'avocat de l'énergie africain, formé aux États-Unis, fournit des doses généreuses de cette idée dans son deuxième livre, Billions at Play: The Future of Africa Energy and Doing Deals.Servant de feuille de route pour que le continent fasse un meilleur travail en utilisant ses vastes ressources énergétiques pour améliorer la vie de ses populations, Ayuk explique comment les pays africains peuvent utiliser leurs industries énergétiques comme tremplins pour diversifier et développer leur économie globale.De plus, Ayuk montre comment les gouvernements africains et les entreprises locales peuvent négocier de meilleurs accords avec les sociétés énergétiques internationales et comment les pays du continent peuvent utiliser des gisements de pétrole et de gaz marginaux pour développer des industries énergétiques nationales qui, une fois fortes, seront compétitives au niveau mondial. Questions posées et réponses: Pourquoi les nouvelles ressources de gaz naturel de l'Afrique peuvent permettre au continent de devenir un acteur mondial clé de l'industrie Quels changements les pays africains peuvent faire pour devenir des destinations d'investissement attractives Le rôle que l'accès à une énergie fiable, durable et abordable peut jouer dans l'accélération de la croissance économique Pourquoi et comment les entreprises énergétiques américaines devraient cesser de réduire leurs investissements en Afrique Et pourquoi l'industrie énergétique du continent a besoin de plus de femmes Le thème sous-jacent du livre est que trop souvent, les ressources naturelles créent de la richesse pour les investisseurs étrangers et un groupe restreint d'élites africaines alors que les gens ordinaires (et par conséquent, les économies africaines) n'en profitent pas.S'il est facile de voir qu'il y a un manque de participation locale dans les projets africains et un défi permanent pour obtenir les investissements nécessaires, nous devons également comprendre notre rôle à cet égard. Nous devons comprendre l'importance de créer des environnements favorables avec des conditions fiscales attrayantes pour les investisseurs locaux et étrangers, le rôle de politiques de contenu local plus fortes pour garantir une plus grande participation locale dans le secteur, et le poids du gouvernement et de l'incertitude politique dans l'avancement des projets."C'est aux Africains de réparer l'Afrique", écrit Ayuk. Cette déclaration peut être considérée comme un thème vivant tout au long du livre car il encourage les entreprises et les gouvernements locaux à conclure des accords de collaboration plutôt que des engagements passifs avec les CIO et les majors. "[Nous avons besoin] d'investisseurs qui montrent qu'ils veulent participer pleinement avec nous, en venant et en construisant des entreprises durables, à long terme qui durent et font des bénéfices, créent des emplois et poursuivent leur développement."Si vous êtes prêt à plonger la tête la première dans une analyse et un examen francs du paysage énergétique africain et de la manière dont les Africains peuvent commencer à réparer l'Afrique, plongez dans les pages de Billions at Play.ENGLISH DESCRIPTION:"I agree with the points made-and with Ayuk's case for the critical role that OPEC will play in helping African oil products achieve a much-deserved voice in the petroleum industry."-OPEC Secretary-General, H.E. Mohammad Sanusi BarkindoTwo decades of negotiating African oil and gas deals have given NJ Ayuk a grasp of the continent's energy landscape that few can match. The American-educated, African energy lawyer serves up generous doses of that insight in his second book, Billions at Play: The Future of Africa Energy and Doing Deals.Serving as a road map for the continent to do a better job of using its vast energy resources to improve its peoples' lives, Ayuk addresses how African countries can use their energy industries as springboards for diversifying and growing their overall economies.In addition, Ayuk shows how African governments and local companies can negotiate better deals with international energy companies and how the continent's countries can use marginal oil and gas fields to develop domestic energy industries that, once strong, will compete globally.Questions posed and answered:Why Africa's fledgling natural gas resources can allow the continent to emerge as a key global player in the industry What changes African countries can make in order to become attractive investment destinations The role that access to reliable, sustainable, and affordable power can play in the acceleration of economic growth Why and how American energy companies should stop curtailing their investments in Africa And why the continent's energy industry needs more womenThe book's underlying theme is that too often, natural resources create wealth for foreign investors and a select group of African elites while everyday people (and in turn, African economies) fail to benefit.While it is easy to see that there is a lack of local participation in African projects and an ongoing challenge in securing necessary investment, we also need to understand our role in this. We have to understand the importance of creating enabling environments with attractive fiscal terms for local and foreign investors, the role of stronger local content policies in ensuring more local participation in the sector, and the weight government and political uncertainty carries in moving projects forward."It's up to Africans to fix Africa," writes Ayuk. This statement can be considered a living theme throughout the book as he encourages that local companies and governments have to enter into collaborative agreements rather than passive engagements with IOCs and majors. "[We need] investors who show that they want to fully participate with us, by coming in and building long-term sustainable businesses that last and make a profit, create jobs and further development."If you're ready to dive headfirst into accessing a frank analysis and examination of the African energy landscape and how Africans can begin to fix Africa, jump into the pages of Billions at Play.

"Concordo com os pontos defendidos¿e com o caso que Ayuk defende sobre o papel crítico que a OPEP desempenhará para ajudar os produtos petrolíferos africanos a alcançar a voz que merecem na indústria petrolífera."-Secretário-Geral da OPEP, S. Ex¿. Mohammad Sanusi BarkindoDuas décadas de negociação de acordos de petróleo e gás africanos deram a NJ Ayuk um conhecimento da paisagem energética do continente que poucos conseguem igualar. O advogado africano especialista em energia, educado nos Estados Unidos, serve doses generosas desse conhecimento no seu segundo livro, Biliões em Jogo: O Futuro da Energia e dos Negócios em África.Servindo como um roteiro para que o continente faça uma melhor utilização dos seus vastos recursos energéticos para melhorar a vida das suas populações, Ayuk aborda a forma como os países africanos podem utilizar as suas indústrias energéticas como catalisadores para diversificar e fazer crescer as suas economias globais.Para além disso, Ayuk mostra como os governos africanos e as empresas locais podem negociar melhores acordos com empresas internacionais de energia e como os países do continente podem utilizar campos marginais de petróleo e gás para desenvolver indústrias energéticas domésticas que, uma vez fortes, irão competir a nível global.Perguntas colocadas e respondidas:Porque é que os novos recursos de gás natural de África podem permitir que o continente se eleve como um ator-chave global na industria O que é que os países africanos podem fazer para se tornarem destinos de investimento atrativos O papel que o acesso à energia fiável, sustentável e acessível pode desempenhar na aceleração do crescimento económico Como e porque é que as empresas energéticas americanas devem parar de reduzir os seus investimentos em África E porque é que a indústria energética do continente precisa de mais mulheresO tema subjacente do livro é que, demasiadas vezes, os recursos naturais criam riqueza para investidores estrangeiros e para um grupo seleto de elites africanas, enquanto as pessoas comuns (e, por sua vez, as economias africanas) não conseguem beneficiar.Embora seja fácil ver que existe uma falta de participação local em projetos africanos e um desafio permanente para assegurar o investimento necessário, também precisamos de compreender o nosso papel neste contexto. Temos de compreender a importância de criar ambientes favoráveis com condições fiscais atrativas para investidores locais e estrangeiros, o papel de políticas de conteúdo local mais fortes para assegurar uma maior participação local no sector, e o peso que o governo e a incerteza política têm no sucesso ou insucesso dos projetos. "Cabe aos Africanos encontrar soluções para África", escreve Ayuk. Esta declaração pode ser considerada um tema vivo em todo o livro, uma vez que ele encoraja a que as empresas e governos locais tenham de celebrar acordos de colaboração em vez de compromissos passivos com empresas petrolíferas internacionais e com os principais atores da indústria. "[Precisamos] de investidores que mostrem que querem participar plenamente connosco, entrando e construindo empresas sustentáveis a longo prazo que durem e tenham lucro, criem empregos e desenvolvimento futuro." Se estiver pronto a mergulhar de cabeça no acesso a uma análise franca do panorama do sector energético africano e de como os africanos podem começar a solucionar os desafios de África, entregue-se às páginas de Biliões em Jogo. ENGLISH VERSION"I agree with the points made-and with Ayuk's case for the critical role that OPEC will play in helping African oil products achieve a much-deserved voice in the petroleum industry."-OPEC Secretary-General, H.E. Mohammad Sanusi BarkindoTwo decades of negotiating African oil and gas deals have given NJ Ayuk a grasp of the continent's energy landscape that few can match. The American-educated, African energy lawyer serves up generous doses of that insight in his second book, Billions at Play: The Future of Africa Energy and Doing Deals.Serving as a road map for the continent to do a better job of using its vast energy resources to improve its peoples' lives, Ayuk addresses how African countries can use their energy industries as springboards for diversifying and growing their overall economies.In addition, Ayuk shows how African governments and local companies can negotiate better deals with international energy companies and how the continent's countries can use marginal oil and gas fields to develop domestic energy industries that, once strong, will compete globally.Questions posed and answered:Why Africa's fledgling natural gas resources can allow the continent to emerge as a key global player in the industry What changes African countries can make in order to become attractive investment destinations The role that access to reliable, sustainable, and affordable power can play in the acceleration of economic growth Why and how American energy companies should stop curtailing their investments in Africa And why the continent's energy industry needs more womenThe book's underlying theme is that too often, natural resources create wealth for foreign investors and a select group of African elites while everyday people (and in turn, African economies) fail to benefit.While it is easy to see that there is a lack of local participation in African projects and an ongoing challenge in securing necessary investment, we also need to understand our role in this. We have to understand the importance of creating enabling environments with attractive fiscal terms for local and foreign investors, the role of stronger local content policies in ensuring more local participation in the sector, and the weight government and political uncertainty carries in moving projects forward."It's up to Africans to fix Africa," writes Ayuk. This statement can be considered a living theme throughout the book as he encourages that local companies and governments have to enter into collaborative agreements rather than passive engagements with IOCs and majors. "[We need] investors who show that they want to fully participate with us, by coming in and building long-term sustainable businesses that last and make a profit, create jobs and further development."If you're ready to dive headfirst into accessing a frank analysis and examination of the African energy landscape and how Africans can begin to fix Africa, jump into the pages of Billions at Play.

Johnny Quinn shares his "wild dream" of playing in the NFL, being crushed after getting cut three times, losing $2.6 million in contracts, and blowing out his knee. At age thirty, when most professional athletes are considered "over the hill," Johnny was competing for Team USA in the sport of bobsled at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.This book ushers readers through the valleys of life to the thrills of rocketing down icy mountains at 80+ mph with no seat belt. Discover how the author overcame failure on the road to achieving greatness.From an NFL failure to a US Olympian, Johnny Quinn had a "what's next" attitude that led him to success he had never imagined. In Push, he looks at failure as a season of life rather than a death sentence. He provides incredible insight into the "what's next" instead of "what could have been." We all experience failure at some level; Quinn equips us to embrace change, accept risks, and learn to push through barriers, to live life on purpose.

Why precedes WOW! In other words, the prerequisite to delivering WOW customer service is to lose ourselves in a cause that we believe in and is greater than us. We can't do that without first identifying the needs of those we serve and acting in innovative ways to meet and exceed their needs. While modern technology enables us to spread information faster and more efficiently, it offers limited face-to-face interpersonal interaction and can rob us of the social skills necessary to interpret our employees' and customers' attitudes and emotional needs. An inability to effectively build these key relationships impairs our capacity to unite our employees behind a great cause and keeps us from creating WOW Experiences for our customers. When our time is devoted to a practice born out of principle, the work becomes greater than us. Our fears diminish, and our stamina is enhanced because of our inner drive to do the work. Habitual distractions dissipate. Doubt is cast aside. Outside forces and circumstances gradually fade until all that matters is the work itself--and the progress, success and personal fulfillment we experience in doing the work. What brings us to WOW and keeps us delivering WOW Experiences is our commitment to that noble cause, mission and purpose. WOW is about manifesting LOVE...love of purpose, people, product, customers and the cause. Once you and your team are aligned behind your cause and have mastered the principles found in the Pattern for Excellence, you will WOW more customers!

"Estoy de acuerdo con los puntos planteados y con la visión de Ayuk sobre el papel fundamental que desempeñará la OPEP para ayudar a las productores de petróleo africanos a lograr una voz muy merecida en la industria petrolera"-Secretario General de la OPEP, H.E. Mohammad Sanusi BarkindoDos décadas de negociación de transacciones de petróleo y gas han dado a NJ Ayuk un entendimiento del panorama energético en el continente que muy pocos pueden igualar. Educado en Estados Unidos, el abogado Africano en materia energética brinda dosis generosas de ese conocimiento en su segundo libro Billones en Juego: El Futuro de la Energía Africana y de Cómo Hacer Negocios.Sirviendo como guía para que el continente haga un mejor uso de sus vastos recursos energéticos a efecto de mejorar las vidas de las personas, Ayuk aborda como los países Africanos pueden utilizar sus industrias energéticas como trampolines para diversificar y crecer sus economías. Asimismo, Ayuk muestra como los gobiernos africanos y las compañías locales pueden negociar mejores tratos con compañías energéticas internacionales, y como los países del continente pueden utilizar campos marginales de petróleo y gas para desarrollar sus industrias energéticas domésticas, las cuales, una vez fortalecidas, podrán competir globalmente.Planteamientos y respuestas:Porque los incipientes recursos de gas natural de África pueden ayudar al continente a emerger como un jugador global clave en la industria Que cambios pueden hacer los países Africanos a efecto de convertirse en destinos atractivos de inversión El rol que el acceso a electricidad confiable, sustentable y asequible puede tener en la aceleración del crecimiento económico Como y porque las compañías energéticas Americanas deberían de dejar de limitar sus inversiones en África Y porque la industria energética en el continente requiere más mujeres.El tema subyacente del libro es que, en demasiadas ocasiones, los recursos naturales crean riqueza para inversionistas extranjeros y un selecto grupo de elites Africanas, mientras que el resto de la gente (y, en consecuencia, las economías Africanas) no obtienen ningún beneficio.Si bien es fácil percibir que existe una falta de participación local en proyectos en África, así como un constante reto para obtener las inversiones necesarias, es importante entender nuestro rol en esto. Debemos comprender la importancia de crear ambientes propicios con términos fiscales atractivos para inversionistas locales y extranjeros, el rol de políticas de contenido local más solidas a efecto de asegurar participación local en el sector, y el peso que el gobierno y la inestabilidad política tienen en el desarrollo de los proyectos."Depende de los Africanos arreglar África," escribe Ayuk. Este enunciado puede considerarse como un tema vivo en el libro, ya que promueve que compañías locales y gobiernos celebren convenios de colaboración en lugar de compromisos pasivos con compañías energéticas internacionales y los grandes jugadores del sector. "[Necesitamos] inversionistas que muestren interés en participar completamente con nosotros, entrando al mercado y construyendo negocios sustentables y rentables de largo plazo, creando empleos y desarrollo adicional."Si estas listo para sumergirte a profundidad y acceder a un franco análisis y examen del panorama energético en África y como los Africanos pueden comenzar a arreglar África, adéntrate a las páginas de Billones en Juego.ENGLISH VERSION"I agree with the points made-and with Ayuk's case for the critical role that OPEC will play in helping African oil products achieve a much-deserved voice in the petroleum industry."-OPEC Secretary-General, H.E. Mohammad Sanusi BarkindoTwo decades of negotiating African oil and gas deals have given NJ Ayuk a grasp of the continent's energy landscape that few can match. The American-educated, African energy lawyer serves up generous doses of that insight in his second book, Billions at Play: The Future of Africa Energy and Doing Deals.Serving as a road map for the continent to do a better job of using its vast energy resources to improve its peoples' lives, Ayuk addresses how African countries can use their energy industries as springboards for diversifying and growing their overall economies.In addition, Ayuk shows how African governments and local companies can negotiate better deals with international energy companies and how the continent's countries can use marginal oil and gas fields to develop domestic energy industries that, once strong, will compete globally.Questions posed and answered:Why Africa's fledgling natural gas resources can allow the continent to emerge as a key global player in the industry What changes African countries can make in order to become attractive investment destinations The role that access to reliable, sustainable, and affordable power can play in the acceleration of economic growth Why and how American energy companies should stop curtailing their investments in Africa And why the continent's energy industry needs more womenThe book's underlying theme is that too often, natural resources create wealth for foreign investors and a select group of African elites while everyday people (and in turn, African economies) fail to benefit.While it is easy to see that there is a lack of local participation in African projects and an ongoing challenge in securing necessary investment, we also need to understand our role in this. We have to understand the importance of creating enabling environments with attractive fiscal terms for local and foreign investors, the role of stronger local content policies in ensuring more local participation in the sector, and the weight government and political uncertainty carries in moving projects forward."It's up to Africans to fix Africa," writes Ayuk. This statement can be considered a living theme throughout the book as he encourages that local companies and governments have to enter into collaborative agreements rather than passive engagements with IOCs and majors. "[We need] investors who show that they want to fully participate with us, by coming in and building long-term sustainable businesses that last and make a profit, create jobs and further development."If you're ready to dive headfirst into accessing a frank analysis and examination of the African energy landscape and how Africans can begin to fix Africa, jump into the pages of Billions at Play.

"Offers a proven, step-by-step approach for successfully navigating the collegiate athletic recruiting process, receiving multiple offers, and earning lucrative scholarships ... written from the perspective of a college applicant, who received multiple offers and earned six scholarships. With the help of this book, student-athletes and their parents will learn the most effective strategies to get noticed by college coaches, balance academic and athletic considerations, and choose the 'best fit' school"--

Author has written the Chess4Life Curriculum, considered to be one of the foremost chess training and especially life skills through chess training programs in north AmericaAuthor has booked launch events with Amazon corporate, Microsoft, Aegis Living and BoeingEmail campaign to 2.5 million subscribers the week of launchPR Campaign in 8 major markets nationwide for media appearances and bookstore signings. Author promotes events to local chess clubs and performs a blindfold chess match with multiple players - fun for everyone attending.Partnership with the Head Start Program for early childhood learning chess programs nationwideFeatured speaker with Rotary International, Early Impact EducationBook endorsements from a Grand Master in chess and Disney movie Queen of Katwe chess teacher Robert KatendeElliott created a video training series and 15 workbooks, sold in Barnes & Noble stores

Ascend Your Start-up is a winner of the New York Book Festival.Wall Street Journal Best SellerAscend Your Start-up: Conquer the 5 Disconnects to Accelerate Growth is an industry-defining panacea for start-ups who have stalled out on their journey to the top of the mountain.Dedicated to her late grandmother, author Helen Yu inhales multiple generations of wisdom and exhales a revolutionary framework for tech founders and CEOs that enables their businesses to scale faster and fearlessly.From Yu's 15 years of first-hand experience in tech start-ups, readers will learn the 5 fundamental growth disconnects that trap start-ups in the cliffside, keep them from reaching the summit and touching the sky. Ascend Your Start-up also empowers founders and CEOs to self-reflect and grow, posing a thoughtfully architected set of 26 essential questions you can ask yourself in order to scale your business.Inspiration flows freely through the book's pages as Helen draws parallels between the journey of growing a start-up and her sacred promise made to her grandmother to climb Mt. Everest.You will learn:Industry-specific, highly experienced advice for tech start-ups Fundamental wisdom on the 5 disconnects that prevent a start-up from ascending Turning an idea into a product and moving it to the market Taking a marketed product to scale Inspirational guidance for tech start-ups facing the emotions and challenges of growingAscend Your Start-up is the profound answer to the question every start-up has asked themselves: "How do we get to the top?"

Engage answers the age-old questions: What is it Men are looking for and Need in a Church? andHow do I build this Ministry?Engaging men to lead at the local church level is one of the biggest overlooked opportunities facing America's churches today. The needs of men in the church are being missed, and the health of churches are at risk. Engage begins at a macro level, helping to build the vision for your church, to a micro level showing how to meet men at their deepest need; to engage in something powerful.Written from the perspective of 5 men in church leadership, Engage provides the game plan for developing a powerful vision that drives the actions needed from overall men's ministry down to impactful men's small groups.In each chapter, the authors have cut away the fat and delivered 100% Grade-A meat to your table. Engage is a systematic plan that answer those age-old questions using a strong biblical foundation that will help you assess your church and give you tools to both evaluate and create a successful plan of action.When Men are engaged, churches flourish.

We've all heard the axiom that "people" are the greatest asset in every organization. But are all people "equal"? Designed to be a bit edgy, this book reveals how some people - today's Veterans - often bring more positive to the table than their civilian-trained constituents and how this difference is a benefit to the organization. Navy veteran Mike Schindler, Founder and CEO of Operation Military Family, tells the stories of our returning heroes so that we might gain a true understanding of life for returning vets and their families. While addressing some of the hardships of returning vets, Schindler also reveals another side of America's heroes―the side that celebrates the triumphs and hirable qualities offered by our veterans including: A Strong Work Ethic A Positive Attitude The Willingness to Do More Strong Job Preparedness Being Solution Minded High EnergyU.S. Veterans in the Workforce sheds light on the American heroes who come home to new heroic endeavors―the ones that make America worth fighting for. It creates a bridge between the military and civilian divide and helps both veterans and civilians understand how their differences contribute to the overall vision.

A LOVE STORY THAT TRANSFORMS A DYNASTY...Pakal ascends to the throne as his mother the prior ruler, Sak K'uk, selects his wife, Lalak is overwhelmed by the sophisticated society and complex protocols of the royal court. Sak K'uk, determined to keep Lalak from displacing her in Pakal's affections, confers an official name showing she views the girl as little more than a breeder: Tz'aabk'u Ahau, the Accumulator of Lords. Lalak struggles to learn her role and prove her worth, puzzled by her mother-in-law's hostility and her husband's aloofness. She soon learns he is in love another, banished by his mother. Pakal is kind but distant as Lalak endeavors to win his heart while agonizing over repeated miscarriages. Brought to crisis, she confronts her mother-in-law and husband, discovers her inner strength, and unleashes hidden powers. She is destined to play a pivotal role in Pakal's mission to restore the city's spiritual portal, destroyed by enemy attack. Mastering sexual alchemy, she brings the immense creative force of sacred union to rebuild the portal to the Gods. But first Pakal must come to view his wife in a new light. Only then can they secure the dynasty and transform the kingdom into the creative vortex of the Classic Maya world.

This not your grandma's adult coloring book! This personal development coloring book is a tool for creating Digital Downtime, making time to disconnect from devices in order to get re-connected with yourself and with others! The Power of Positive Coloring pairs the power of coloring's meditative mental drift with purposeful personal development components to elevate this already mindful activity and to amplify growth with intentional practice activities. Coloring is SIMPLE. You can do it at your own pace. You are not bound by any RULES there is no RIGHT or WRONG way to express your creativity. Access your inner artist without your inner critic! Quiet that mental chatter that holds your creativity hostage and spend some time relaxing, pondering, reflecting and growing. Be inspired. With encouraging quotes, thought-provoking prompts and open-ended questions, you can color, relax, have fun AND walk away with practical, tangible actions to further your own personal development. Flex your creative muscles! Coloring prompts the act of slowing down, the act of focusing on one thing, as well as creativity and self-expression. Coloring is both a mental massage AND a trip to the mental gym, at the same time! Get Clarity. Coloring has the ability to get you out of your head, and focus your concentration on something intentional, whether it be an idea, a concept, a thought or a mantra. Each of the 50 illustrations features patterns to color with motivational words. They are hand drawn by our global team of illustrators and designed with varying levels of complexity, perfect for markers, gel pens, watercolors or colored pencils. Relax, rejuvenate and get ready for a creative adventure of self-discovery! What will YOU color and contemplate?

Foreword by Bob ProctorDiscover a truly groundbreaking idea--the power of your mindset. How WHAT you think about yourself, determines your SUCCESS.

There was a time when everyone knew what a real man was... now, with changing times, values and roles, many men struggle with what it means to be a "real man" in the 21st Century.What does a real man look like? How does he act? What are his values and morals? What role does a real man play in society? The 12 commitments that Chris and Larry share cover the gamut of life, from family, including your spouse and children, work, health, finances, service, and friendships.This little book is thought-provoking. It will both challenge you as well as encourage you.  Most importantly, it will cause you to think about what kind of man you are and what kind of man you can become.

For readers who love Screwtape Letters and books by Joel Rosenberg like The Copper ScrollA battle rages for the Soul of America...In the first pages, readers are placed amid a terrorist attack in Chicago and the planning of more attacks in the Homeland on a massive scale. Congress is ready to sell-out and cave to terrorist demands. Threats from the sky are looming, and a strike on Israel is imminent. How will America deal with this new axis of evil? Will they suffer the same fate as Israel in the hands of the Romans? Are we on the brink of the apocalypse prophesied more than 2,500 years ago?In this celestial chess game, people with vastly different agendas plan their next move. One side seeks to control by cunning, passion and deception. The other seeks to give people the Truth. An age-old spiritual war is taking physical dimensions. 7,000 miles from Washington D.C., in Tehran, Iran, the evilest of terrorist attacks is in the final stages of preparation.The real battle rages for people's hearts and minds. Light versus dark, good versus evil and no setting is more perfect than modern-day America.

What If the Normal Guy Down the Hall, Isn't So Normal

For readers who love The Last Jihad by Joel C. RosenbergTHE STAGE IS SET FOR WAR...Highly orchestrated plans are put into motion to inflict terror across the country. Plans to use America's trucking and shipping infrastructure to destroy the fabric of our society while involving Russia to neutralize America's nuclear threat are in full motion. Israel is being attacked even as moderate Arab leaders are assassinated to create a fundamentalist Middle East. If the plan succeeds, America would be left without refinery capacity, electricity and water purification in a single day.Who will lead a bitterly divided country and just what role¿if any¿does the US play in history's last days?Extrapolating from historical research and forecasting into the future, this question is addressed as the President discovers what his nation faces. It doesn't seem there are any good options and that deliverance is impossible. But we live in a world that is far beyond what we can see. In this conclusion to The Curtain Series, the spiritual battle lines are drawn between the forces of light and darkness and the immediacy and dimensions of the threat become known in the physical world. President Strong knows what is coming and calls America to stand before God... before it faces its enemies.