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For the last half century, as administrations have come and gone, the fundamental assumptions about America's military policy have remained unchanged: American security requires the United States (and us alone) to maintain a permanent armed presence around the globe, and to be ready to intervene anywhere at any time. In the Obama era, just as in the Bush years, these beliefs remain unquestioned. In this vivid analysis, Andrew J. Bacevich presents...
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Adapted from a business school course they created for professionals, bestselling author Mark Waldman and Chris Manning present simple brain exercises, based on the latest neuroscience research, to guide readers to improvement in all parts of life, from work to home, from how we think to how we feel. Their promise is to help people create more "wealth" in their lives, defined as the combination of money, happiness, and success. Using the latest research...
3) Me and me
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"In a canoe trip gone terribly wrong, the little girl that 17-year-old Lark babysits and the boy Lark is dating fall into the lake at the same moment. They are both drowning, and Lark can only save one of them in time. In this critical moment, Lark's world splits into two, and the rest of the novel takes us, in alternating sections, through the consequences of both choices. In one life, Lark and Alec are falling in love while Annabelle is hospitalized...
4) Step
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"In this powerful collection of short stories, children around the world turn eleven and take a step into their futures. Each one is changed in ways both big and small. Annoyed at having to walk his sister's dog on his birthday, Connor heads into an undeveloped subdivision, where he comes across chilling evidence of a stranger's unhappiness. A girl sneaks away from her class camping trip to a local conservation area and experiences, for the first...
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Practical steps to sell your small business for the best price!
There are many reasons entrepreneurs may want to sell their company. You could be looking for the next opportunity, or you may need to sell for personal reasons. Perhaps you've worked long and hard and are ready to retire. Whatever your reason for selling, do you know how to go about it?
If you own a $10+ million business, it's often easy to go to an investment banker or a private equity...
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"The Day I Die is a major work of nonfiction that tackles the one issue we'll all eventually come to face-our final days, hours, and minutes. With clarity and empathy, award-winning anthropologist Anita Hannig uncovers the stigma against the practice of assisted dying, untangles the legalities and logistics of pursuing an assisted death in America today, and profiles the dedicated advocates and medical personnel involved. In intimate, lyrical detail,...
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"In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending book, Quinn deals with conflict on the playground: who will get to use the swing? Readers make choices for Quinn and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes five different endings and discussion questions"--
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"In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending book, George breaks his mother's lamp and is afraid to tell her the truth. Readers make choices for George and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes three different endings and discussion questions"--
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During the process of writing this book I realized a question must be answered before I proceeded. Why would anyone need this book? The answers were developed as I organized my material.#1.If anyone was thinking about a career in education they would be enriched with the information this book.#2.If someone was currently involved in education and required some clarity about their role in the profession they would want this book.#3.If a professional...
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In today's digital age, making money online has become more accessible than ever before. With just a laptop and an internet connection, anyone can start a business, offer their skills, or invest in the stock market. The possibilities are endless, but with so many options available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start.This book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to five popular ways to make money online. Each chapter will delve into a...
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For most of us today, the personal computer has become part and parcel of our lives at home and the office. Our daily routine involves a fair deal of analyzing data, converting it to information, and interpreting it. With this in mind, Microsoft Excel is used to perform the number crunching to achieve the desired result. What this book focuses on is the many functions that can be used on a daily basis to analyze the data further before making a decision....
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It's no surprise, systematic change from a reactionary refer-test-place model to that of a preventative three-tiered service delivery model is difficult! For those with much experience with Response to Intervention (RtI) to those with little experience, there are daunting challenges, alterations in educational roles, and a sense of urgency. Despite all the aforementioned factors, RtI has garnered considerable support across the nation for allocating...
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American consumers demand choice. The assortment of products in American stores is beyond belief to anyone from the Third World. So why are only two choices for anything political acceptable to Americans?
It seems totally illogical. It reminds me of the illogical change in behavior of an addict. These are people who are normal in seemingly every way yet give up everything and everyone in their lives for a drug which is a short-term high, and self-destructive....
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Answers Unleashed II: The Science of Attracting What You Want, is the second book of the Answers Unleashed book series.
• Overcome your fear of the future.
• There is HOPE in your future.
• Jump into the future that you want, then come back and make the six decisions to get there.
At the top of her Answers Unleashed ® speaking tour, Olympia LePoint was flying to multiple cities and was reaching international success. Then at the doctor's...
18) Talking Houses
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Great and wonderful lessons were learned by our family and everyone in the neighborhood as we were constantly on the move.
Our family remained close-knit and adjusted smoothly to many uncomfortable situations.
We remained stable and prosperous. Our climb to success and stability wasn't hampered by our circumstances.
Moving and living in rental properties is much different than moving into a home that is being purchased. There are difficulties in...
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This work has been done to help in the appreciation of the new wave toward labeling or mental-health diagnosis. If you have gone to the provider for headaches but came away with a mental-health diagnosis, or even having experienced anxiety from the loss of an employment opportunity, only to discover you are bipolar? This is the book for you.
This is written with a half of an edge of humor with very serious undertones. The question in this book...
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“Managing through Strength-Based Interventions” continues to search for solutions to the emotional pain that is present in our children and in the youths' daily life. When in search of practical steps to apply to present problems, it is important to address aspects that can cause a huge change in the lives of many in our community.
The author draws from years of personal, one-on-one experiences in the field of helping children, youths, and families....
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