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Meditation is a stress-reduction technique implemented the world over. Although the techniques vary, people from across the globe embrace meditation as an essential part of their daily practice. As scientists and psychologists explore this ancient path today, they are discovering alternatives to traditional meditation. One of these is coloring. Coloring is a low-stress activity that invokes deep focus and relaxation. The act of coloring can unlock hidden creative potential while alleviating stress by allowing the practitioner to concentrate on specific patterns and colors while letting go of any worries and concerns. This volume showcases images inspired by the ancient art form of henna tattoos, known as mehndi. Throughout the world, mehndi is incorporated into special celebrations and rites of passage, ranging from weddings to childbirth. Experienced meditation practitioners and general readers alike will enjoy Meditations through Coloring as they explore intricate patterns and the calming interaction of color and space on every page.

The thing about zombies is you don't know them when you see them. They're invisible; but don't be fooled. As they walk unnoticed through the halls of your small business, they're doing a number-a negative number-on your bottom line. They slow productivity, treat your customers rudely, and infect other employees with their poor morale and shoddy work ethic. In a small business, one zombie-one employee not pulling his or her share of the workload-can make all the difference. In his second book, Zombies Ate My Business, Jamie Gerdsen returns to help traditional business owners-plumbers, dry cleaners, bakery operators-find and eliminate zombie employees, and to clear the ranks of zombie-like thinking among management. Traditional businesses-those mainstays of Main Street-may have started out with a bang, but many have grown stagnant, even tottering on the edge of death. Join Gerdsen as he considers the life cycle of a traditional business, and the life cycle of an employee. Listen as he forecasts what happens when the two intersect. Sure, a young business staffed with young employees should find it easy to grow; but what about a mature, "plateaued" business, staffed with mature, retirement-age employees? Or a middle-aged company with middle-aged workers? Even these companies can return to growth, says Gerdsen, who speaks from experience with his own turned-around HVAC business. This book maps the way to growth, renewal, and zombie-free prosperity for businesses in all life stages.

Years after her mother's death, author Jan Groft finally faces the silence and secrets that separated them. Prompted by a prolonged struggle with writer's block, she embarks on a journey of listening with the heart. Part memoir, part spiritual guide, Artichokes & City Chicken is a candid and poignant encounter with unresolved grief. Like the recipes of Groft's mother sprinkled between chapters, the pages of Artichokes & City Chicken offer nourishment as they illuminate paths toward inner peace.

David Campbell's personal and professional life changed course in the wake of the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 26, 2004. A chance remark to a friend about the tragedy led his companion to reveal that he had dined, just a week prior to the tsunami, on a hotel patio where everyone had been killed. "In that moment," Campbell remembers, "a faraway event was brought much closer." That meeting launched Campbell into action. After researching travel and lodging, he packed everything he thought he would need in a major disaster zone and boarded a plane to Thailand. But his most important asset was his vast network of friends in the technology industry and his decades of experience in businesses management. His colleagues and friends wanted to help and he wanted to help them do it. Campbell didn't realize it at the time but he had stumbled on the key elements of what would become All Hands Volunteers, an entirely new kind of disaster relief organization: his own credibility, creative use of the Internet to make connections, and most importantly, the immeasurable power of "being there." ALL HANDS: THE EVOLUTION OF A VOLUNTEER-POWERED DISASTER RESPONSE ORGANIZATION shares the story of how, over the past ten years, Campbell and thousands of dedicated volunteers have personally and profoundly impacted the lives of people reeling in the wake of natural disaster.

The Human Factor to Profitability: Building a People-Centered Culture for Long-Term Success explores the unique factors of organizational culture and climate that highlight the role and value of employees in any organization. People spend most of their time at work, and being an active participant in the culture and climate of their organization impacts the bottom line. Organizations that promote such values as openness, trust, initiative, teamwork, collaboration, creativity, and empowerment obtain better results. Having employees who are engaged, motivated, and happy at work results in higher productivity and profitability is book showcases the research, practical application, and testimonials of leaders who use a people-centered process in their organizations.

A CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ODYSSEY as much as a manual on negotiations, Across the Table will prepare you to negotiate both in high-stakes business environments and in everyday situations. "Oil is rarely found in nice places," William A. Young observes. An international oil negotiator from the 1980s into the new millennium, Young has negotiated with Russians adapting to the newfound freedoms and challenges of the post-Soviet era; Filipinos on the verge of the People Power Revolution; and Chinese looking to collaborate with foreign firms to meet their insatiable appetite for energy. Sit at the table with the author in Azerbaijan, consuming "aorta stew," and enduring compulsory vodka toasts. Fight off attackers on the streets of Moscow and share a Vietnamese hotel room with a fat rat. Suffer through the bone-chilling temperatures of western Siberia, the unrelenting snows of Russia's Sakhalin Island, and the remoteness of Papua New Guinea's impenetrable rain forests. Young has led or participated in a number of noteworthy negotiations, including what Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev called the "Deal of the Century"-the right to develop a multi-billion-barrel oil field in the Caspian Sea. Across the Table is chock-full of practical advice on how to negotiate. Learn to hammer out win-win outcomes; to use emotions in your favor; to respond to different negotiating styles; and, most importantly, to close the deal. For business professionals negotiating with other companies or governments, or consumers seeking to obtain the best price on a car or a home, Young's negotiation skills are invaluable to your success.

"Elizabeth, a twenty-four-year-old interior designer living in Brooklyn, New York, encounters a little more than mental static when she sits down for her morning meditation, feeling disconnected from herself and her reality. As she meditates, she forces herself to confront her inner demons head on-including the darker parts that she would rather keep hidden from others, like her boyfriend, Adam. Her inner conflict leads her down a rabbit hole that is far different from the one she remembers from her favorite childhood story"--

MEET KYLE MACDONALD. He has one red paperclip and one big dream. And he can write. Only problem is he's between jobs, and his girlfriend is sup- porting him. Now is the time for Kyle MacDonald to get creative. And that is where this amazing story begins. Kyle takes his paperclip and puts an ad on Craigslist. In just fourteen trades, Kyle MacDonald turns that paperclip into a fish pen, then a doorknob, and then a camping stove. Next, he trades the camp- ing stove for a generator. Soon, Corbin Bernsen, Alice Cooper, and a small town in Canada are involved, and before long Kyle MacDonald turns his paperclip into a house! One Red Paperclip is an inspiring story about a man with the courage and moxie to think outside the box. It is the most unlikely of stories and an example of how we can create and do amazing things with the right amount of know- how and determination. Let Kyle MacDonald inspire you to find your own one red paperclip. You just never know where it could lead . . .

The one thing that they had in common was they had nothing to believe in, until now. North America's charming mystery-solving couple is back after wrapping up a terrifying kidnapping case in Hawaii. Amanda and Jake Bannon are affluent, stylish, and still in love after all these years. On a well-deserved vacation in Italy, they plan to enjoy the ancient golden beauty of Rome. They'll just pick up the rosary Amanda's mother wanted blessed from Cardinal Roland at the Vatican, and they'll be free to indulge in those luxurious red wines and sumptuous dishes they'd been dreaming about with no further interruptions. But when Cardinal Roland asks them to deliver a relic to Father Kristofferson, a dear friend of his in Chicago, the pair finds themselves pulled into the center of a deadly plot. Handsome Josh Newman, brilliant honor student at St. Ignatius College Prep, is the magnetic leader of a secret gathering of Chicago youth who conspire with Father Kristofferson to bring down the Church to avenge the pain they have suffered in life. While Amanda tries to make sense of her psychic visions, she and Jake find themselves cornered in an old church, and time is running out. With bullets flying, will they survive and be able to put a stop to the events that have been set in motion? With a cast of well-drawn and original characters, The Congregation is a fast-paced and sometimes shocking tale of what happens when the idealism and innocence of youth unveil the dark history of hypocrisy in the Catholic Church. Bombenon's adventurous and romantic couple provides the perfect amount of humor and wit in a sophisticated, exciting, and thought-provoking book.

Can One Person Upend a Prophecy as Old as Time? Hope Carmichael is on the run. The only question is, from whom? The mark on her neck has branded her as part of an ancient prophecy, the Bearer of the Key. But the Fallen Angels have misunderstood and think Hope is their long-awaited way to regain Heaven by force. Now Hope is chasing down the artifact that could open Heaven's Gates, while seeking to destroy it before the Fallen catch up with her. Will the Triad crime ring track Hope and exact their punishment before she gets the chance? Is the ragtag band of angels surrounding her now there to protect her, or imprison her? And will Michael, the Archangel sworn to defend Heaven at all costs, be forced to deny his love for Hope and take her life, instead, so that the artifact won't fall into enemy hands? The epic narrative introduced in DARK HOPE continues in DARK RISING as Hope crisscrosses some of the most ancient sites in Europe and plumbs the depths of history in search of the truth about the Key, herself, and love. Exploring themes of identity, fate, jealousy, trust, and forgiveness, DARK RISING's mythological scope and moral urgency deepen as we come to understand the choices and consequences faced by a young woman determined to follow her heart and chart her own destiny.

On the beautiful island of Capri, a royal princess begins a secret love affair, oblivious to the dangers that surround her. Internationally renowned novelist Kitty Pilgrim chronicles a modern thriller based in the historic volcanic region of Southern Italy. Her characters, archaeologist John Sinclair and oceanographer Cordelia Stapleton, team up once again for a tale of glamour and romance that spans every level of society-from the dangerous criminal underworld of Naples to the jet set of Europe.

J. Ted Oakley, founder and managing partner of Oxbow Advisors, has been in the investment industry over three decades. The Oxbow Principles and the firm's proprietary investment strategies are founded on the unique perspectives he has gained during his tenure advising high-net-worth investors.Ted's investment advice provides principled guidance to investors from more than half the states in the US and representing a wide range of industries. He frequently counsels former business owners on protecting and wisely investing their newly liquid wealth. A chartered financial analyst and certified financial planner, Ted is the author of 8 other books: Rich Kids-Broke Kids, Crazy Time, $20 Million and Broke, My Story, Wall Street Lies, Danger Time, The Psychology of Staying Rich, and Your Money Mentality.

-Winner of the North Street Book Prize competition, Red Blood, Yellow Skin is the story of a young girl's survival in war-torn Vietnam during the First Indochina War between France and Vietnam, the civil war between North and South Vietnam, and the later American involvement in the Vietnam War. Linda Baer was born Nguyen Thi Loan, in the village of Tao Xa, Thai Binh Province, in North Vietnam in 1947. When she was four years old, the Viet Minh attacked her village and killed her father, leaving Loan and her mother to fend for themselves. Seeking escape from impoverishment, her mother married a rich and dominating widower who was cruel to his free-spirited and mischievous stepdaughter. Loan found solace in the company of animals and insects and escaped into the branches of trees. In 1954, her family chose to relocate to South Vietnam, rather than live under the yoke of communist North Vietnam. When Loan was thirteen, she ran away to Saigon to flee the cruelty of her stepfather and worked at menial jobs to help her family. At seventeen, she was introduced to bars, nightclubs, and Saigon Tea. At eighteen, she dated and lived with a young American airman.Two months after their baby was born, the airman returned to America, and Loan never heard from him again. She raised their son by herself. However, time healed her heart, and she eventually found true love in a young air force officer, whom she married and accompanied to America in 1971. Red Blood, Yellow Skin is a story of romance, culture, traditions, and family. It describes the pain, struggle, despair, and violence as Loan lived it. The story is hers, but it is also an account of Vietnam of those who were uprooted, displaced, brutalized, and left homeless. It is about this struggle to survive and her extraordinary triumph over adversity that Baer writes. Linda Baer was born Nguyen Thi Loan, in a small village in North Vietnam. Her family relocated to South Vietnam in 1954. She spent most of her youth in Saigon, where she met her husband. She followed him to America in 1971 and became an American citizen in 1973. She currently resides in Charleston, South Carolina, where she is a successful businesswoman---Publisher description.

Monica McGurk returns to the world of the Archangel Prophecies, telling one final story of adventure, moral urgency, and the ultimate choice Hope and Michael make between the human and the divine.

Television, politics, and the Russian mob: Live to Air is a riveting crime thriller, jam-packed with intrigue and unforgettable characters. Ethan Benson is a charming and principled-if sometimes difficult-television producer in New York City who detests doing crime stories. But that's of no significance to his high-powered boss at the network, and Benson finds himself assigned to investigating a bloody shoot-out in the Meatpacking District, whose old grime and new glitz provide a symbolic background for a sensational murder that has dominated the headlines. As he pieces together his story, Benson literally covers New York-from Central Park and Fifth Avenue to Little Russia in Brooklyn and Rikers Island in Queens-crossing paths with a fascinating cast of characters on both sides of the law. Unknown to Benson, organized crime may be only one facet of the thrilling investigation. With his wife and son in hiding and his life in danger, Benson draws closer to a resolution that will have explosive results for the criminals-and for some members of New York City's political elite as well.

Alzheimer's is a merciless thief, but it can't steal love.Dementia is a terrifying disease, snatching away memory and independence from those close to our hearts. Early-onset Alzheimer's takes even more, stealing whole chapters of people's lives. But love and hope do not have to fall victim to the disease.In Love Remembers, Kathe Ambrose Goodwin shares how her family has coped with her husband Steve's battle with early-onset Alzheimer's, from the first signs something was wrong to living with the final stages of the disease with dignity, peace, and even joy. Kathe lays bare the pain and frustration of their journey and how her family's love and faith shine through, giving meaning and hope to even the darkest days.

BESOTTED by the women who inflame, entice but usually elude or ignore them, What Now, Lieutenant tracks three men from the Second World War into the present century.Dr. Elder is a well-intentioned classicist/polytheist, who, having been flung into the Battle of the Bulge, emerges physically intact and embarks on a quest for a congenial wife and a stress-free life.Freddy (he'd much prefer "Fred"), Dr. Elder's unprepossessing son, aches to excel and live up to his mistaken image of his father. Daniel Shaver, Dr. Elder's disadvantaged protege and Freddy's implacable rival, is a bubbling cauldron of insatiable ambition, inexhaustible ego, and irrepressible id. He'll do whatever's expedient to triumph everywhere, whether it's the boardroom, the battlefield, or the boudoir. Meanwhile, the women are having none of it. They propel the narrative and treat the men with disdain or, at best, provisional tolerance.

The Proven Formula for Gaining and Maintaining Trust as a LeaderIn Trifecta of Trust, psychometrics and leadership expert Joseph R. Folkman has collected a mountain of compelling data to make the irrefutable case for the value of trust in leadership. His research shows that there are three core behaviors that create and reinforce trust from others. By mastering this leadership trust trifecta, you can increase your success and happiness, both in business and life. Folkman's life mission has been to provide accurate assessments for leaders to help them understand their effectiveness, impact on outcomes, and specific insights on what they can do to improve. To discover the differences between leaders with high levels of trust and those who are not trusted at all, Folkman collected data from millions of raters and hundreds of thousands of leaders from across the globe. The results revealed- the measurable disparities of trust between poor and good leaders, - three behaviors that are most important to gain trust, and - how leaders can vastly improve the trust others have in them. Now you can discover the tools for increasing trust based on quantifiable results and have greater impact and effectiveness as a leader.

It's time we take an honest look behind the veil of marriage.Few talk about it, but even the best marriages struggle sometimes. While no marriage is perfect, your marriage can be vibrant and fulfilling, and that is worth working for.Sherry Cassedy, JD, MA, prominent family lawyer, mediator, and marriage teacher, shares the honest and vulnerable story of her own marriage woven with wisdom gained from her years working in the trenches of marriage and divorce. Her compelling personal story, invaluable professional insight, and practical resources will inspire couples across the spectrum of love. This book provides the support and guidance you and your partner need to refresh your marriage with understanding and romance.

Exploring the different ways families come to beFrom the Start: A Book About Love and Making Families is an inclusive and heartfelt love letter to adopted children and children born through the help of fertility treatments such as IVF, sperm and egg donation, or surrogacy. Through age-appropriate language and sweet rhyming prose, authors Stephanie Levich and Alana Weiss weave together themes of hope and gratitude to highlight the special roles fertility doctors, donors, surrogates, and adoption play in helping hopeful parents start or grow their families.