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An eye-opening account of how Congress today really works - and doesn’t - that follows the dramatic journey of the sweeping financial reform bill enacted in response to the Great Crash of 2008. The founding fathers expected Congress to be the most important branch of government and gave it the most power. When Congress is broken - as its justifiably dismal approval ratings suggest - so is our democracy.

Read by the author. Rediscover your purpose and passion for life as bestselling author John Mark Comer guides you through the Bible's vision for work, rest, and living fully human. We've all heard it said: It's who you are that matters, not what you do. Really? Where do the Scriptures teach that?...

Find Your Courage features insights from courageous trail-blazing entrepreneurs and leaders in organizations including NASA, Ernst & Young, UN Foundation, and QANTAS. Discover how to: define your sense of purpose and pursue more inspiring goals, embrace a 'Courage Mindset' and speak up with confidence in every situation, navigate uncertainty with clarity and take smart risks, not just safe ones, conquer fear of failure and bounce back from setbacks, and much more.

Trauma-proof yourself from narcissistic abuse and reclaim your power with this 5-book collection—your first bold step to recovery starts today.

Inside, you’ll find 500+ practical exercises, guided prompts, and powerful strategies that make real, lasting change possible. Whether you're battling anxiety, struggling with past trauma, or searching for emotional balance, this bundle is crafted to meet you exactly where you are.

In this leadership memoir, take a step backstage at Cirque du Soleil. Vice Chairman Daniel Lamarre shares his experiences leading the awe-inspiring organization, and teaches readers what it takes for anyone, regardless of position or industry, to embrace the value of creative leadership. Without...

Silence is not the absence of sound. It is the language of the subconscious. Activate the Subconscious is a deeply reflective exploration of inner transformation through stillness, intentional focus, and the untapped intelligence that exists beneath distraction. At its core, this book is a six-year lived testimony to what unfolds when external noise is turned down and presence becomes a practice. Guided by the wisdom of the Mahamangala Sutta’s 38 Blessings, and inspired by the influential work of; Dr. Joe Dispenza Brian Tracy, and Cal Newport This book bridges ancient spiritual insight ...

Imagine waking up each day free from the weight of toxic relationships and mental clutter, confident in your ability to set boundaries, and inspired to live a life aligned with your true values. This 10-in-1 Workbook Collection is your ultimate roadmap to emotional freedom, resilience, and a purpose-driven life.

“Read this book and discover sex again, but from a scientific perspective, and see why it evolved. It’s almost as much fun, and needs less energy.” — Peter Macinnis, author of 100 Discoveries: The Greatest Breakthroughs in History ""How Sex Works manages to inject science writing with...

Learn the whole truth about the Holy Spirit. It’s not a bad thing for Christians to respond to the Holy Spirit with wide-eyed wonder. Certainly, the Holy Spirit should inspire our awe and admiration. Unfortunately, for many believers these feelings of wonder come about as a result of...

Find God’s vision for your job. Reclaim God’s vision for your life. Many Christians fall victim to one of two main problems when it comes to work: either they are idle in their work, or they have made an idol of it. Both of these mindsets are deadly misunderstandings of how God intends for...

Brave is a handbook for being more courageous. For busy people on the go, its short, focused chapters provide practical tools and empowering perspectives to help you build your "courage muscles" in your work, relationships, and life. Drawing on her background in business, psychology and coaching, author Margie Warrell will guide you in moving past the fears, doubts, and beliefs that keep you from making the changes, and taking the chances, you need to enjoy the fulfillment and success you desire.

Are you doing everything right and still exhausted, frustrated, wondering if this is all there is? You're not alone. Executive coach Lora Crestan has spent decades helping ambitious, high-achieving professionals who are running on empty. In Work Is Not Your Life, she shares the truth behind burnout, the myth of work-life balance, and the subtle ways we disappear into our jobs — at the cost of our joy, energy, and health.

This is part a series of Shorts for BAS series. - The Bureau of Strategic Alternatives (BSA) is a top-secret, quasi-governmental organization whose existence is unknown to the general public and deliberately obscured from elected leadership, including Presidents and Congress. It does not appear in budgets, statutes, or oversight hearings. The Bureau operates outside the conventional constitutional structure by design, maintaining continuity across administrations and political cycles. Knowledge of the BSA is restricted to a small number of long-term institutional contacts embedded within ...

"An inspirational book! This is a lovely gift to yourself or to a friend." —Peter H. Reynolds, New York Times Bestselling Author and Illustrator "Compelling and beautifully written. This book is right for our time." —Janeen I. Mason, Award-winning Author and Illustrator What If the Simplest Thing You Did Today Was Also the Most Powerful? A smile. A kind word. A thoughtful gesture. Kindness is powerful, and the best part? It’s easy and within your reach every day. In Simple Acts of Kindness: 159 Easy Ways to Bring a Smile, Give Comfort, Share Joy, and Inspire a Kinder World, Peggy ...

In Art as Information Ecology, Jason A. Hoelscher offers not only an information theory of art but an aesthetic theory of information. Applying close readings of the information theories of Claude Shannon and Gilbert Simondon to 1960s American art, Hoelscher proposes that art is information in its aesthetic or indeterminate mode—information oriented less toward answers and resolvability than toward questions, irresolvability, and sustained difference. In this way, art constitutes information that remains in formation---a difference that makes a difference that keeps on differencing.

'Cottam is the humane revolutionary our turbulent century needs - and this book our roadmap to a better future' JONATHAN FREEDLAND, author of THE ESCAPE ARTIST 'Highly recommend - practical and full of human wisdom' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Brimming with ideas to transform the future' KATE RAWORTH...

Back To work She goes takes on the challenges of a middle age, stay-at-home mother hoping to re-enter the business world. But Lorelei Martin doesn't just want a job, she wants to fulfill the career dream she set aside long ago to devote her life to raising her children. This is a sensitive, yet humorous account of the modern working world, which includes LinkedIn profiles, younger colleagues, and much younger bosses. Will Lorelei be able to compete or will she see her dream of becoming one of advertsing's creative honchos drift away a second time?

"Conquer the DAWIA Level I Exam: Your Guide to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Basic/Entry Level Exam" is a comprehensive study guide designed to help aspiring defense acquisition professionals prepare for the DAWIA Level I certification. The guide covers essential topics such as acquisition policy, contracting, program management, logistics, financial management, test and evaluation, risk management, and quality assurance. Each chapter provides detailed explanations, practical examples, and study strategies to enhance understanding and retention of key concepts. The guide...

Family discipleship is one of the most basic ways God has ordained to build his kingdom—and yet most parents struggle to do it consistently. Amid our busyness, the multitude of different approaches, and our own self-doubts, the deck seems stacked against us. But Brian Dembowczyk isn't here to pile on the guilt or to make us feel like failures. As a parent himself, he knows this struggle firsthand. In Family Discipleship That Works, Dembowczyk says that the goal of discipling our kids isn't just passing along head knowledge. It's teaching them to act like Jesus.