Download or read book Keep Chopping Wood written by Kevin Deshazo and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-17 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a drive thru culture. From the comfort of the driver's seat in your car you can get dinner, money, dry cleaning, a car wash, medicine and more. When it comes to success, we have the same expectation of convenience. We want better results and we want them now. While everyone is looking for a shortcut or a lifehack to success, the best know that the work is the shortcut. The future you want to create is about the small, simple actions you take today. It requires belief in the vision, commitment to the process and the discipline to do the work. We all have talent, but do you have the discipline to become great? Keep Chopping Wood is a short story and field guide about what it takes for ordinary people to live extraordinary lives.

Download or read book We Were Flying to Chicago written by Kevin Clouther and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this striking debut collection, characters find unexpected moments of profound insight while navigating daily life. "Clouther’s first collection of stories shows an 'old' talent—meaning, his sophistication in treatment and technique and his wise observations of the human condition have the feel of an author who has the experience of several story collections behind him."—Booklist, starred review "Sharply observed."—Toronto Star "The 10 entries in Clouther’s debut collection all display a sure–handed grasp of craft."—Publishers Weekly In this striking debut collection, characters find unexpected moments of profound insight while navigating the monotony of daily life. Here we find a man who drives to the wrong mountain, a hubcap cleaner who moonlights as a karaoke star, and a deliveryman whose urgent letters have no willing recipient. While lulled by the deceptively simple rhythm of the ordinary, Kevin Clouther offers the instant before momentous change—the view over the cliff, the intake of breath before a decision, a glimpse of stark vulnerability, of faith and hope.

Download or read book The CEO Test written by Adam Bryant and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named to the longlist for the 2021 Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award in the Leadership category Are you ready to lead? Will you pass the test? Despite all the effort through the years to understand what it takes to be an effective leader, the challenges of leadership remain enormously difficult and elusive; even today, most CEOs don't last five years in the job. The demands to deliver at a consistently high level can be unforgiving. The loneliness. The weight of responsibility. The relentless second-guessing and criticism. The pressure to build all-star teams. The 24/7 schedule that requires superhuman stamina. The tough decisions that often leave no one happy. The expectation to always have the right answer when it can be hard just to know the right question. These challenges are brought into their highest and sharpest relief in the corner office, but they are hardly unique to chief executives. All leaders face their own version of these tests, and the authors draw on the distilled wisdom, stories, and lessons from hundreds of chief executives to show how every aspiring leader can master these challenges and lead like a CEO. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. The CEO Test is the authoritative, no-nonsense insider's guide to navigating leadership's toughest challenges, brought to you by authors uniquely qualified to tell the stories. Adam Bryant has conducted in-depth interviews with more than 600 CEOs. Kevin Sharer spent more than two decades as president and then CEO of Amgen, where he led its expansion from $1 billion in annual revenues to nearly $16 billion. He has served on many boards and is a sought-after mentor for CEOs of global companies. Leadership is getting harder as the speed of disruption across all industries accelerates. The CEO Test will better prepare you to succeed, whether you're a CEO or just setting out to become one.

Download or read book Unsafe Deposit written by J.E. Kellenberger and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2018-05-24 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a young, penniless, political asylum seeker lands on British soil and co-founds a manufacturing company destined for the Stock Exchange, his dirty secrets are used by his enemies as blackmail to satisfy their own unlawful ends...

Download or read book We Need to Talk About Kevin written by Lionel Shriver and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiration for the film starring Tilda Swinton and John C. Reilly, this resonant story of a mother’s unsettling quest to understand her teenage son’s deadly violence, her own ambivalence toward motherhood, and the explosive link between them remains terrifyingly prescient. Eva never really wanted to be a mother. And certainly not the mother of a boy who murdered seven of his fellow high school students, a cafeteria worker, and a much–adored teacher in a school shooting two days before his sixteenth birthday. Neither nature nor nurture exclusively shapes a child's character. But Eva was always uneasy with the sacrifices and social demotion of motherhood. Did her internalized dislike for her own son shape him into the killer he’s become? How much is her fault? Now, two years later, it is time for her to come to terms with Kevin’s horrific rampage, all in a series of startlingly direct correspondences with her estranged husband, Franklin. A piercing, unforgettable, and penetrating exploration of violence and responsibility, a book that the Boston Globe describes as “impossible to put down,” is a stunning examination of how tragedy affects a town, a marriage, and a family.

Download or read book Terrified written by Kevin O'Brien and published by Pinnacle Books . This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A single mother with a secret past will do anything to save her son in this “genuine page-turner” by the New York Times bestselling author (Seattle Times). Megan Keeslar died years ago—or so everyone believes. In fact, she disappeared to escape her sadistic husband, Glenn. When dismembered body parts were found near their home, Glenn was convicted of his wife’s murder. And Megan, terrified for her unborn child’s safety, never came forward with the truth . . . After building a new life in Seattle, Megan’s son Josh knows nothing about her past. But someone does. First, there are anonymous emails and threats, just as she learns that Glenn has been released from prison. Then the unthinkable happens: a masked man breaks into their home and abducts Josh. To save her son, Megan must put herself at the mercy of a maniac. Is Glenn a cold-blooded killer determined to destroy her world, or is the truth even more twisted? Megan thought she knew fear, but her nightmare is only beginning . . .

Download or read book Kevin Dundon s Back to Basics written by Kevin Dundon and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2014-09-08 with total page 703 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By explaining and demonstrating core cooking techniques, Kevin opens up a vast repertoire of dishes to every cook. From poaching eggs and making perfect pastry to pan-frying steak and creating the ultimate chocolate mousse, Kevin shows that, once you understand the basic technique, you can master any dish. In ultra-clear step-by-step sequences, that are just like having Kevin beside you in the kitchen, he takes you through his tried-and-tested methods and provides lots of hints, tips and insider secrets along the way. Technique by technique the book builds into a comprehensive kitchen bible, with over 100 delicious recipes for everything from Eggs Benedict and Navarin of Lamb to Chicken Noodle Soup, Raspberry Souffle and Chocolate Fondant.

Download or read book The Dreamspellers written by Penny Ann and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2023-08-24 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty years after Corey Tusk led a revolution against tyranny, his family and friends now live as free people in the post apocalyptic community of Andromeda without class distinction or prejudice. The children are growing to young adulthood and experiencing budding romances in the peace and harmony their parents fought so hard to achieve. But unbeknownst to them, those who still believe in the archaic ideologies and systems of the past have been living below ground in a bunker and are ready to emerge. When the two groups confront each other, chaos and tragedy unfold as the old world collides with the new, and the people of Andromeda must decide whether to help the Dreamspellers, who are the unwitting creators of the virtual reality of the Dreamspell program and who are being controlled and repressed by the greater elites. Will Corey Tusk and his friends be able to stand against these evil forces by using all the gifts of their new enlightened states, or will they succumb to the fear that ruled them for decades under the repression of the Mensis?

Download or read book The Adventures of The Guardian written by Lee Ward and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2017-05-31 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when your typical teenager suddenly discovers he has superpowers? Kevin Rigby has long heard about the Braxton UFO Incident, after all, he’s never lived anywhere but Braxton. But he had never given the purported incident more thought than he had other local urban legends—until, that is he discovers he is undergoing some unexplainable changes after a class field trip to Eureka Industries. Realizing he suddenly possesses remarkable powers, he decides to apply his new skills by becoming a superhero known as The Guardian. However, he soon learns that being a superhero isn't like it appears in the comics. People need rescuing, criminals target you, cats get stuck in trees, your friends get kidnapped, and you fall asleep in class. As Kevin finds himself confronting mysterious disappearances, a string of arsons, and a real-life super villain known as the Dragon, he must balance the humdrum problems of an average teenager while keeping his powers and identity a secret from his friends and family. Can Kevin save his friends, stop the Dragon, and keep Braxton from burning?

Download or read book You Are Radically Loved written by Rosie Acosta and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning host of the Radically Loved podcast, an invitation to discover the healing power of who you are, body, mind, and spirit. Growing up in East L.A. in the nineties, Rosie Acosta dismissed spirituality and wellness as something people like her didn’t do. But after being arrested at age fifteen, she knew that only a radical change would lead her away from debilitating anxiety and self-doubt. As she puts it, yoga offered her a ladder and she began to climb. In this empowering and accessible guide, Acosta leads readers through the essential spiritual practices she uses to create a radically loved life. With the arc of her own journey as a framework, she presents meditations, journaling questions, and practices for identifying and honoring our own radical truths. With grit and grace, this heart-filled guide makes spiritual practice accessible to everyone and helps you become the person you are truly meant to be.

Download or read book Dazed But Not Confused written by Kevin Callan and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2013-01-26 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entertaining, yet enlightening, Canadaa s "Happy Camper" presents his best adventures - and misadventures -A in the wilderness. These captured moments of a life spent traveling in secluded areas and promoting their importance to all of us aren't just for outdoorsy types.

Download or read book Linked written by J E Lenoir and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2024-10-02 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although their time in Vietnam left them scarred, life for the cousins, Kevin McClure and Lou Aguilar, seemed to improve daily - at least on the surface. Smooth sailing. Kevin-with financial help from the Grandfathers-built the dream house he'd designed for Molly, and to the delight of his family, declared that engineering and architectural degrees might be in his future. But until such classes might start, in his summer job as manager of Rocky Creek Camp, he was training his brother Rob and Lou's younger brothers, both deaf and hearing as counselors. Molly finished her degree, taught at the Academy all day, and-in her free time-helped decorate the new house, with special attention to a small room, as yet unfilled, that might be needed soon. And Lou, wild photographer and artist, cousin and best friend, whom Kevin thought might never settle down, was getting married. But life is seldom smooth. There were bad times ahead, with secrets, mysteries, and unseen wounds to heal. Book Three of the LINKED series brings the cousins into violent confrontation with Lou's alter-ego, Angel, pushing them both to the edge and testing the strength of their friendship. The LINKED series continues with Book Four: Connections, Book Five: Family Secrets, and Book Six: Grayhorse.

Download or read book Grown Up Faith written by Kevin Myers and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2019-01-29 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why isn't life everything we expected it to be? And why doesn't our faith resolve our frustrations and problems? Kevin Myers, the founding pastor of 12Stone Church, a congregation of more than 30,000 active attenders near Atlanta, believes the reason we don't experience a transformed life is that we fail to grow up spiritually. We focus on developing physically, intellectually, emotionally, and financially, yet our faith remains immature and anemic. In this powerful new book, Myers offers a deep yet simple roadmap to a grown-up faith through understanding the whole context of the Bible, developing spiritual intimacy with God, and gratefully embracing holy obedience. As you understand the Bible and the big picture of God's story with humanity, you begin to find answers to life's most compelling questions. As you begin to understand God more, your longing and ability to experience spiritual intimacy with him increases, as does your desire to obey what God asks of you and your ability to follow through. This is the way to the bigger life, a life even better than you expected--or even dreamed possible.

Download or read book Red Storm Rising written by Tom Clancy and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1987-07-01 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the Jack Ryan series comes an electrifying #1 New York Times bestseller—a standalone military thriller that envisions World War 3... A chillingly authentic vision of modern war, Red Storm Rising is as powerful as it is ambitious. Using the latest advancements in military technology, the world's superpowers battle on land, sea, and air for ultimate global control. It is a story you will never forget. Hard-hitting. Suspenseful. And frighteningly real. “Harrowing...tense...a chilling ring of truth.”—TIME

Download or read book Hopscotch written by Brian Garfield and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2012-02-14 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bored with retirement, an ex-spy embarks on a dangerous game, in this Edgar Award winner from a crime writer who is “one of the best” (The New York Times). Miles Kendig is one of the CIA’s top deep-cover agents, until an injury ruins him for active duty. Rather than take a desk job, he retires. But the tawdry thrills of civilian life—gambling, drinking, sex—offer none of the pleasures of the intelligence game. Even a Russian agent’s offer to go to work against his old employers seems dull. Without the thrill of unpredictable conflict, Kendig skulks through Paris like the walking dead. To revive himself, he begins writing a tell-all memoir, divulging every secret he accumulated in his long career. Neither CIA nor KGB can afford to have it in print, and so he challenges them both: Until they catch him, a chapter will go to the publisher every week. Kendig’s life is fun again, with survival on the line.

Download or read book Everything Begins with Asking for Help written by Kevin Braddock and published by Kyle Books. This book was released on 2019-05-16 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An honest guide to depression and anxiety, from rock bottom to recovery, from someone who has been through it and come out the other side. Everything Begins with Asking for Help is a frank, insightful and thought-provoking book on mental health, drawing on the author's own experience of a severe mental breakdown and sharing the recovery tools he has developed in partnership with various medical professionals and mental health experts. Kevin shares his own story to give the book a vital human element, explaining how his fast-paced life in Berlin as a successful magazine journalist was brought to a sudden halt by a major depressive episode. In this dark time, Kevin reached out to friends for help, and it was that act - asking for help - that set him on the long road to recovery. Building on this narrative, Kevin leads the reader through the stages of asking for help, learning to listen, the physical, emotional and mental elements of recovery, and how to maintain stable mental health at home and at work. Written with warmth, honesty and compassion, this is is a valuable resource for anyone who needs help and doesn't know where to begin.

Download or read book Inevitable Retribution written by William Sites and published by Strategic Book Publishing Rights Agency. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After an asteroid impact, society is thrust into chaos where the strong survive, the weak succumb, and the meek get revenge. This is an epic tale in which characters such as a wilderness survival expert, a psychic, a biker, and a Latino with a machine gun-equipped Mini Cooper cross paths in their search for refuge from the fast becoming apocalyptic world. Survivors salvage what is left of their former lives and attempt to cling onto their humanity. A small band gathers in Wolf Valley, a paradise considered by some. But the Knights of New America have stumbled upon this Eden and threaten to commandeer the little haven. Set in the rural countryside of eastern Pennsylvania, Inevitable Retribution has twists you never see coming.