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In the course of our enduring quest for knowledge about ourselves and our universe, we haven't found answers to one of our most fundamental questions: Does life exist anywhere else in the universe? Ten years and billions of dollars in the making, the Mars rover Curiosity is poised toanswer this all-important question.

Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world’s biggest companies—and however fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster, sprinting through phone switches, computer systems, and cellular networks. He spent years skipping through cyberspace, always three steps ahead and labeled unstoppable.

Inspector Rudge does not encounter many cases of murder in the sleepy seaside town of Whynmouth. But when an old sailor lands a rowing boat containing a fresh corpse with a stab wound to the chest, the Inspector's investigation immediately comes up against several obstacles. The vicar, whose boat the body was found in, is clearly withholding information, and the victim's niece has disappeared. There is clearly more to this case than meets the eye - even the identity of the victim is called into doubt.

Grab your partner and join the spirits on the dance floor. Scare Street’s latest collection of supernatural horror is a grand ball of fear and nightmares. This sinister collection is bursting with 14 tales of terror - more than enough to keep you dancing with demons all night long.

In this encore to his classic 1987 unauthorized biography of Steve Jobs (Steve Jobs: The Journey is the Reward), Jeffrey Young examines Jobs' remarkable resurgence, one of the most amazing business comeback stories in years.

In iLeadership, Jay Elliot gives the listener the opportunity of seeing Steve Jobs as only his closest associates have ever seen him, and to learn what has made him - and the mystique of his management style - capable of creating tools so extraordinary that they have remade three industries and have transformed the way we create, consume, and communicate with each other.

Esteemed mystery writer Anne Perry, author of more than twenty-five novels and two acclaimed detective series, heads up a delectable cast of writers, the very best from both sides of the Atlantic. In the tradition of honored crime writers Agatha Christie, Malice Domestic, Volume 6 jumps the pond between Britain and America to deliver 100 percent pure suspense in all its spine-tingling glory. The ten mysteries included here are read by Stephanie Beacham, Christopher Cazenove, Reed Diamond, Judy Geeson, Patrick Macnee, and Emmy winners Juliet Mills and William Windom.

Addressing both collegiate and professional sports, the updated edition of Fair Play explores the ethical presuppositions of competitive athletics and their connection both to ethical theory and to concrete moral dilemmas that arise in actual athletic competition. A major new section in chapter four examines the ethics of genetically enhancing athletic abilities. Other new material covers the analysis of sports and games according to influential philosopher Bernard Suits; the morality of cheating and the ethics of strategic fouling; and more.

De la pression à la paix intérieure : Cultiver la résilience et le bien-être pour transformer durablement sa vie vous invite à un voyage transformateur du chaos du stress quotidien vers les rivages sereins de la paix intérieure. Dans ces pages, vous découvrirez des stratégies pratiques et une sagesse sincère conçues pour vous aider à développer votre résilience face aux défis de la vie. Que vous soyez confronté à la pression au travail, à des bouleversements personnels ou que vous cherchiez simplement un plus grand sentiment de bien-être, ce livre vous offre les outils ...

Coaching by Values © is an amazing book endorsed by some of the foremost celebrated global coaches. It was written for coaches, managers, educators and any concerned parent or professional. The book includes a chapter with an overview of coaching. But primarily, this book is about values; it is about life values, work values, community values, world values and all the values that power our lives and our organizations. It is also about value alignment. Throughout the chapters, a distinct framework, methodology and tools for conducting a value audit, re-engineering and alignment is provided....

Learning Spanish as a beginner is exciting and rewarding. It facilitates communication, cultural comprehension, and professional development. It improves career prospects, sharpens cognitive abilities, and enhances cultural appreciation. Whether you begin learning Spanish as a child or an adult, it is an invaluable investment in your personal and intellectual development.

Whatever happened to Dan Gelber - the divorced screenwriter who journeyed to Nepal in his seventies, only to plunge to his death off of Mt. Everest? And just who is Jay Reynolds, the mysterious 20-year-old tennis prodigy who appears out of nowhere to battle Rafael Nadal at the French Open and Roger Federer at Wimbledon and become the new hope of American tennis, possibly "the greatest of all time". Roger L. Simon answers these questions and more in The Goat, his first stand-alone novel in years.

En un mundo que parece empujarnos al límite, el estrés a menudo se convierte en una sombra que nos sigue. Pero ¿y si te dijéramos que dentro de esa oscuridad se encuentra la chispa de tu resiliencia? Imagina poder transformar cada gota de presión en una oportunidad para crecer y florecer. Verás que este título propuesto es más que solo una frase; es una invitación a un viaje emocional, un viaje hacia el descubrimiento de tu verdadero potencial. A través de nuestras recomendaciones, no solo aprenderás a manejar el estrés, sino a convertirlo en la fuerza que te impulse hacia un ...

¿Estás listo para mejorar tu bienestar mental y físico? ¡Te espera una sorpresa! Este libro es tu compañero en un viaje transformador que presenta 50 inspiradoras mini historias de personas resilientes que han enfrentado desafíos notables: guerras, accidentes y todo tipo de estresores intensos. No solo sobrevivieron; se adaptaron y prosperaron, a menudo alcanzando alturas extraordinarias en sus vidas personales y profesionales. A medida que te sumerjas en estas historias, descubrirás estrategias prácticas que pueden transformar tu propio enfoque sobre la resiliencia. El camino de ...

With 1.1 billion residents, the world's largest democracy is poised to dominate the world stage. One of India's wealthiest men gives an insider's view into his country's dynamic transformation, revealing the forces and unique characteristics behind India's meteoric rise.

A coughing old monk opened the heavy wooden door, creaking on mildewed hinges and entered a musty cloister, his quiet home. Pressed against his nose, his long sleeves of cotton gave him relief from an incessant drip, while the other hand levied a softly glowing candelabra to illuminate the dark. His eyes, concealed behind heavy wrinkles, attempted to peer through the dust-filled air—twinkling specks of dust floated in the space. The enclosed cavern, clearly bereft of any human activity.

Times have certainly changed for Moses Wine since the days of his first case in 'The Big Fix'—he's gone from cheap detective to respected private investigators in just twenty-five years. Add in a beautiful girlfriend and a lucrative business with a roster of corporate clients, and he should be feeling on top of the world. But he's not. In fact, he feels as though he's lost touch with his roots, now 'living the kind or bourgeois live I once reviled, 'as he notes. Moses Wine of the sixties has been pushed aside by the lure of vacations at Lake Tahoe, expensive meals, and unlimited access to...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress? You’re not alone! It’s often called a hidden epidemic because its effects can sneak into every corner of our lives—often without us even noticing. This book is your personal invitation to embark on an emotional journey toward discovering your true potential. In "From Stress to Resilience and Well-Being," you'll find practical tips and strategies that do more than just help you manage stress—they empower you to flip it on its head! With over 50 years of stress research by Dr. Dolan, every proposition, this book is grounded in solid evidence ...

Êtes-vous prêt à faire un pas vers un bien-être mental et physique incroyable ? Préparez-vous à une surprise qui changera votre perspective ! Ce livre est votre compagnon idéal pour un voyage transformateur. Vous y trouverez 50 mini-histoires inspirantes de personnes résilientes qui ont affronté des défis véritablement remarquables, allant des guerres aux accidents et à toutes sortes de stress intenses. Mais voici ce qui est incroyable : non seulement elles ont survécu, mais elles se sont également adaptées et ont prospéré ! Beaucoup de ces personnes ont atteint des sommets...

Guiados por Ayé, el extraordinario dron inteligente, tres jóvenes exploradores son arrastrados a un mundo donde cada isla pone a prueba no solo su valentía, sino también el poder que habita en lo más profundo de sus corazones. En la Isla de los Espejos, deberán enfrentarse a sus reflejos más auténticos y descubrir el valor oculto que los hace únicos. En la enigmática Isla de los Árboles Susurrantes, sus voces silenciadas resurgen, desafiándolos a reclamar la fuerza de expresarse con verdad. A lo largo de los senderos fracturados de la Isla de los Puentes Rotos, aprenderán que ...