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Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a triumphant, new reality. Think of how the Empire State Building went from a sketch to the jewel of New York’s skyline in twenty-one months, or how Apple’s iPod went from a project with a single employee to a product launch in eleven months.

Everyone would benefit from seeing further into the future, whether buying stocks, crafting policy, launching a new product, or simply planning the week's meals. Unfortunately, people tend to be terrible forecasters. As Wharton professor Philip Tetlock showed in a landmark 2005 study, even experts' predictions are only slightly better than chance. However, an important and underreported conclusion of that study was that some experts do have real foresight.

Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a triumphant new reality. But more modest endeavours, whether launching a small business, organizing a conference, or just finishing a work project on time, commonly fail. Why? Understanding what distinguishes the triumphs from the failures has been the life’s work of Oxford professor Bent Flyvbjerg. In How Big Things Get Done, he identifies the errors that lead projects to fail, and the research-based principles that will make yours succeed.

In Future Babble, award-winning journalist Dan Gardner presents landmark research debunking the whole expert prediction industry and explores our obsession with the future. The truth is that experts are about as accurate as dart-throwing monkeys.

Reflections offers four months of daily Scripture readings and insight to deepen your faith. Know someone going through a life transition? New school, new job, new to the Christian faith? Or just in needs of some daily encouragement? Reflections makes a great gift for just about anyone! Weekly Themes Include: Grow in Love See What Makes Us Family See What Is True See a New Direction Leave Fears Behind Learn the Consequences Love Wholeheartedly Trust the Invisible When Faith Leaps A Way to Live What We Need to See Belong to God Live with Compassion Find Strength Lead a Worthy Life Know New ...

In this chilling anthology, ten talented authors plunge into the darkest corners to explore the grotesque and unsettling. From grotesque mutations to psychological terrors, each story unfolds a unique and horrifying journey through the visceral landscapes of the human body. Brace yourself for a collection that will leave you questioning your own existence, as the authors unravel tales that linger beneath the skin. "Body Horror Anthology" is an exploration of the grotesque, where the boundaries between the body and the unknown are blurred, and the unimaginable becomes all too real.

Welcome to The Jam with Brock and Dan, a podcast for music enthusiasts skaters, musicians, and anyone who has a great story to tell! This podcast is based in Fremont, Ohio. Our aim is to offer a space for outcasts to connect, and share their stories! Hosted by Brock and Dan, our podcast covers a fun mix of topics including music, skateboarding, movies, and life, providing engaging and hilarious content to our audience.

Welcome to The Jam with Brock and Dan, a podcast for music enthusiasts skaters, musicians, and anyone who has a great story to tell! This podcast is based in Fremont, Ohio. Our aim is to offer a space for outcasts to connect, and share their stories! Hosted by Brock and Dan, our podcast covers a fun mix of topics including music, skateboarding, movies, and life, providing engaging and hilarious content to our audience.

Interviews with Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors, Family Members, and Treaters. Learn how to meet the challenges of TBI.