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Per ottenere risultati positivi nel lavoro non è più sufficiente saper prendere decisioni giuste o adottare strategie elaborate. Ciò che serve, il più delle volte, è possedere una perfetta conoscenza dell'ambiente che ci circonda, capire se una persona ci sta mentendo, saper scegliere gli argomenti efficaci per convincere il nostro interlocutore, trovare valide motivazioni per conquistare il consenso dei colleghi, o l'approvazione dei superiori.

A little flirting never hurt anyone, right? It takes more than just a new job and a new mount to resolve a midlife crisis, but will the temptation of a younger woman really make it better? Angst had found the adventure he was looking for and got to be the hero, but those days are behind him. To save the ones he loves most, he had to sacrifice his bond with the sword that allowed him to be a hero. Now, Unsel faces a new threat.

The Moon Through the Lonely Window is a collection of philosophical thoughts by David J. Guyton. The narration will haunt you with a completely different idea of reality that will not be easy to accept. It is a blend of philosophy and science that is sure to make the listener contemplate their own existence and their place in this universe.

Serena is a world-class necromancer, a self-proclaimed master of the undead. But when someone starts killing the remaining witches, she must fight for her life against an enemy that is immune to the dark arts. With only her undead companion by her side, she must discover the unstoppable evil that is killing her kind and find a way to avoid the fate shared by her spell-casting companions.

Fathers, you are needed! The world downplays the importance of a father’s place in the family, but members of the church understand that it is a sacred, eternal calling full of joy and satisfaction. Gospel scholar and bestselling author David J. Ridges presents uplifting words to fathers, drawing from the family proclamation, reminding them of the importance of their role in mortality and through the eternities. This book covers the role and responsibility of fathers, the equality of fathers and mothers, the worth each father has on earth, and much more.

Do you want to be a better leader? Whether you’re a manager, parent, teacher, coach, or board member, these four factors will help you improve your ability to lead others. Each factor combines the wisdom of ancient philosophers, successful executives, and leadership gurus with common themes from scientific research as well as examples from the lives of famous leaders and infamous failures.

The long-awaited tale of Harry Flynnt has finally arrived. Find yourself on an average quest through mediocrity as you experience Harry's life firsthand, and take part in his trials and triumphs along the way. Dive in, and by the end of the audiobook, you too will stand and proclaim what many others have already shouted from their rooftops: I will fight for Harry Flynnt!

In this new short biography of Ulysses S. Grant, leading scholars provide an accessible introduction to Grant and his legacy. Grant led Federal forces to victory in the Civil War, was the first modern American president, and authored his memoirs, which would eventually become one of the greatest books of nonfiction by an American author. The authors present a thematic exploration of Grant, providing the necessary insight to appreciate Grant and correct the myths that for too long clouded his true importance.

Experience a reminiscent journey side by side with death itself and discover the world from a new perspective. Hear the heart-wrenching stories told of life, love, nature, and more. Step into a supernatural realm unlike any other as this book opens a doorway that walks you through the final moments of death's most memorable work. Along with the unique tales told from the recollections of death, people from around the world have submitted their own stories of their experiences with death, loss, and the darkness that can surround us all.

If you work in Christian ministry, it’s likely that at some point in your career, God will call you from one church to another. Do you know how to make this transition effectively? Moving can be scary and full of questions: Where do I start the job search process? Which people do I talk with, and what do I send to them? How do I know if my family and I will fit in at a new church? And how do I tell people I’m leaving?

Thriller-paced action, shocking twist endings, alternative history, engaging characters, visionary science fiction, suspenseful pause-resisters, epic adventures, and barbaric fantasy all wrapped up in one entertaining bundle. 5 Blades' authors are endorsed by an international and New York Times best-selling author, multiple magazines, and thousands of listeners and readers spanning dozens of countries across the world. This is your one stop for top-tier science fiction and fantasy short stories.

David Greer has a mission - to take his 35 years of entrepreneurial experience and share it with other entrepreneurs to accelerate their success. Of all the things you as an entrepreneur can focus on, getting clear on the strategy and purpose of your business drives progress the fastest. Listen to Wind In Your Sails and you will always have three ideas that will accelerate your business in the next 90 days. What are you waiting for? Listen to find out more.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. It can also make you tired, depressed, and affect your physical health. This is a common mentality with today's workforce, but it's time to break through this mindset to create a healthier, happier you. The solution? A vacation. It may seem simple, but studies have proved that getting away from it all can reduce stress, improve productivity, and change your life for the better. Not enough Americans take their designated vacations, and this needs to change. This short guide will reveal the benefits of taking that much-needed vacation.

For 2,000 years, magic has been outlawed, repressed, even outright destroyed throughout the world of Ehrde. By law, Angst is reduced to using his great power only to file papers. But without warning, Unsel is besieged with dangerous monsters - birds with metallic beaks, monkey creatures that can dive through solid ground, mindless horse-eating giants. The world that shunned magic now turns to Angst for help, and he is happy to listen once his back stops hurting. On the edge of a midlife crisis, Angst drags his reluctant friends along with him on an adventure into the heart of magic.

Raising goats can be a fun and rewarding experience. Not only can goats be wonderful pets, they can also give back or contribute to your household (or homestead) by way of milk and dairy products. Learn how to successfully raise goats with the help of this guide....

Best friend ever? Bullies love to hate Clod. Not just because he’s bigger, clumsier, and uglier than his classmates - he’s also the only student in his school without magic. In a world where all magic is possible and everyone else is born with great gifts to do amazing things, Clod is alone. Living with his mum in a broken-down cottage on barely enough, the only thing Clod has to play with is the clay she occasionally brings him. To call his life bleak would be an understatement.

The collected poems of David J. de Young, most previously unpublished. Read by the author, 70 poems touch on topics from Elvis, to Hostess Twinkies, to late-life fatherhood. This is David de Young's first anthology of poetry, assembled from poems written over 33 years, from 1984 to 2017.

Hank Hammond, ink hardly dry on his private investigator business cards, never anticipated that a chance encounter with a pair of suspicious characters and a mysterious crate would change his life forever. But it did, and nearly ended his life...also very much forever. And the deeper Hank gets into his investigation, the more the danger spreads until ultimately imperiling other innocent - and not so innocent - people, including his client, wealthy octogenarian Walter Tompkins, the client's favorite grandson Richard, and Hank's reluctant investigating partner, legal assistant Lori Reed.

The first emperor of France and one of the shrewdest military leaders of all time, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821) eventually came to control much of Europe. In Simply Napoleon, authors J. David Markham and Matthew Zarzeczny tell Napoleon's story, from his birth on the island of Corsica to his eventual imprisonment and death on the island of Saint Helena. They explain how the famed military commander's unique combination of determination, intellect, and personal charisma allowed him to rise from a provincial village to become a powerful and authoritative ruler. While taking an overall positive view of Napoleon, Markham and Zarzeczny also make it a point to draw attention to his mistakes and their consequences, providing a balanced picture of this complicated figure who was both a product of his times and a man pointing the way to the future.

Field research, the collection of information outside a lab or workplace setting, requires skills and knowledge not typically taught in the classroom. Fieldwork demands exploratory inquisitiveness, empathy to encourage interviewees to trust the researcher, and sufficient aptitude to work professionally and return home safely. The Field Researcher's Handbook provides a practical guide to planning and executing fieldwork and presenting the results.