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This audiobook tells the story of the 1912 sinking of the Titanic.

On the 12th of April 1865, the Army of Northern Virginia marched to the field in front of Appomattox Court-House, stacked their arms, folded their colors, and walked off empty handed to find their distant, blighted homes. These are detailed and moving first-hand accounts from a number of prominent witnesses to Robert E. Lee's surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox.

An essential modern parenting guide for restoring trust and security to your home life from renowned psychiatrist and Dr. Phil Show regular, Dr. Charles Sophy. Over the last twenty years, Dr. Charles Sophy has been a staple on The Dr. Phil Show, where he has guided and coached millions of people...

The Senior’s Guide to Aging in Place: Smart, Practical Steps to Stay Independent, Safe, and Comfortable at Home What if growing older didn’t mean giving up your home—but making it work even better for you? In this warm, practical guide, you’ll discover how to prepare your home—and your daily life—for lasting independence, safety, and peace of mind. Whether you want to make a few smart updates or fully prepare for your future, this book will show you how to age in place with confidence. Written especially for seniors who value their freedom, routines, and familiar surroundings, ...

The Senior’s Guide to Living Well on a Fixed Income: Smart Strategies to Stretch Your Budget, Boost Your Resilience, and Enjoy Life Without Overspending. Live well. Spend smart. Stay strong. You don’t need to sacrifice joy, comfort, or independence just because you’re living on a fixed income. With a little creativity, practical know-how, and the right mindset, it’s entirely possible to thrive—financially, emotionally, and socially—without breaking the bank. The Senior’s Guide to Living Well on a Fixed Income offers realistic, senior-friendly strategies to help you make the ...

Are you a technical professional ready to break free from corporate life and launch a consulting business—but unsure where to start? Start Smart is your step-by-step launch guide tailored for engineers, scientists, analysts, and other technical professionals. This AI-powered playbook shows you how to transform your expertise into a thriving solo or boutique consulting practice—using tools like ChatGPT, Notion, Canva, and more. In this practical guide, you'll learn how to: Define your niche using AI-driven market research tools Set up your business, brand, and outreach systems, without ...

THE BEST TECHNICAL SOLUTION DOESN'T ALWAYS WIN. THE BEST PROPOSAL DOES. You have the expertise. You have the data. You have the better solution. Yet, you watch inferior products win budget approval simply because they told a better story. For technical professionals, the ability to write persuasively is the difference between a stalled career and a seat at the leadership table. Traditional writing guides focus on grammar and syntax, ignoring the psychological realities of business. The Persuasive Professional flips the script. This is not a book about commas or passive voice. It is a field ...

Discover the story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, an inferno that forever changed the city's skyline.

Are you following a script that doesn't feel like your own? Have you achieved success that looks great on paper but leaves you feeling empty and asking, "Is this all there is?" Many of us are living lives we were told we should want, while the whispers of who we truly are grow fainter every day. We're stuck in a cycle of expectations and responsibilities, with the quiet fear that we've missed our chance to live a life of genuine passion and meaning. This book is your way out. It’s not about grand gestures or dramatic, overnight transformations. It's a practical and compassionate guide ...

Most technical consultants are hired for what they know. The best ones are trusted for how they perform under pressure. There is a gap between consultants who are technically excellent and consultants who build exceptional careers. It is not a knowledge gap. It is a performance gap: the difference between the consultant who stays composed when a project goes wrong, who has the difficult conversation in week two rather than week eight, who gives clients honest advice rather than comfortable advice, and who delivers to the same standard at the end of a hard engagement as at the beginning. The...

Stop Building Outputs. Start Delivering Results. The definitive guide to navigating the politics, pressure, and complexity of modern transport projects. You have the technical skills. You might even have the project management certification. So why do projects still go off the rails? In the high-stakes world of transport infrastructure, standard project management rules aren’t enough. A Gantt chart can’t tell you how to negotiate with a hostile utility partner. A budget spreadsheet won’t save you from a viral social media campaign. It’s time to shift your focus from Project ...

The SOLO Framework: Strategize, Optimize, Leverage, and Own Your Consulting Success Are you ready to step off the corporate treadmill and reclaim your career on your terms? Welcome to the world of solo consulting—a path offering unparalleled freedom, flexibility, and fulfilment. In The SOLO Framework, author Phil Charles presents a proven, actionable blueprint for technical professionals eager to leverage their expertise into a thriving independent consulting practice. Drawing from extensive personal experience and real-world case studies, this book demystifies the transition from ...

Why Smart Consultants Fail (And How to Be Reliable) You are technically brilliant. So why is your project a mess? You have the degrees. You have the domain expertise. You have the technical rigor. By all rights, you should be the trusted advisor clients fight to work with. But the reality feels different. You are working late nights to fix "small" scope changes that somehow spiraled out of control. You dread opening your email because a client might be asking, "Where is the report?" You watch peers with half your technical depth get promoted faster because they seem to have it "under ...

A box set of the 4 Senior Self-Reliance books: Book 1: The Senior’s Guide to Self-Sufficient Living A friendly, practical starting point for building everyday independence. Learn simple ways to conserve resources, manage basic tools, and create small self-sufficiency routines, including easy container-grown options like herbs. Book 2: The Senior’s Guide to Emergency Preparedness A step-by-step handbook for staying safe, secure, and calm during outages and disruptions. You will create a personal plan for food, water, medication readiness, backup power, and home safety, using low-cost, ...

Ready to move from just getting tasks done to truly solving problems and delivering lasting impact? The Indispensable Consultant is your 90-day guide to becoming the advisor every firm and client needs—but few can replace. If you've landed in consulting, are transitioning from a technical role, or simply feel stuck as a pair of hands in high-pressure projects, this book reframes your first months as the ultimate Opportunity Zone. Instead of drowning in ambiguity and endless to-do lists, you'll discover the proven habits, mindsets, and tools that transform you into a value-multiplier who ...

This audiobook tells the story of Henry Ford, along with his invention, the popular Model T automobile.

Whether it’s a sudden blackout, a flash flood, or an unexpected health scare, The Senior’s Guide to Emergency Preparedness puts calm confidence in your hands—one simple step at a time. Written specifically for older adults, this easy-to-follow guide shows you how to: Build your foundation with the Five Pillars of Preparedness: Food, Water, Power, Medical, and Communication. Create a personalized risk profile tailored to your home, health, and community—so you’re ready for the threats that matter most. Assemble a grab-and-go Go Bag packed with medical supplies, comfort items, and ...

Are you a technical professional questioning the true meaning and direction of your career? Do you find yourself excelling at your work yet feeling unfulfilled, wondering, “Why am I really doing this?” If so, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-changing, AI-augmented world, having a clear purpose is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. The Purpose Driven Career is a practical field guide designed exclusively for technical experts, engineers, and STEM professionals who want more than just success on paper. This concise, actionable book goes beyond the usual career advice to help you: ...

Unlock the Power of Your Mind. Unlock the Next Level of Your Career. In the fast-paced world of science, technology, engineering, and innovation, technical skill alone isn’t enough to thrive. The real game-changer? Mastering Your Mind — the hidden driver of focus, creativity, resilience, and decision-making. Technical Mind Mastery is your step-by-step guide to building the mental skills that high-performing professionals use to excel. Whether you’re in your first years on the job or climbing toward leadership, you’ll discover proven techniques to overcome distraction, sharpen focus,...

Are you struggling with chronic procrastination that's holding you back from achieving your goals and reaching your full potential? In "How to Do The Hard Things," author Phil Charles provides actionable tools and techniques to help you overcome the tendency to put things off and finally get important tasks done. Drawing on his own experience as a technical professional who had to learn essential non-technical skills like time management and productivity, Phil outlines a practical framework for understanding the root causes of your procrastination and developing more effective work habits. ...