Culture Use

The man known as Cheradenine Zakalwe was one of Special Circumstances' foremost agents, changing the destiny of planets to suit the Culture through intrigue, dirty tricks and military action. The woman known as Diziet Sma had plucked him from obscurity and pushed him towards his present eminence...

The man known as Cheradenine Zakalwe was one of Special Circumstances' foremost agents, changing the destiny of planets to suit the Culture through intrigue, dirty tricks or military action. The woman known as Diziet Sma had plucked him from obscurity and pushed him towards his present eminence, but despite all their dealings she did not know him as well as she thought. The drone known as Skaffen-Amtiskaw knew both of these people.

This book was not written by linguists. It was not approved by the Greek state. It was not funded by the European Union. It was written by people who have lived here long enough to know. If you have ever whispered “malaka” into your coffee before 08:00, this book is peer-reviewed by you. The Great Malaka Odyssey is a literary, observational, and occasionally affectionate field guide to life in Greece—especially Crete—where scooters scream at midnight, sidewalks are washed during droughts, tourists ask for directions they will not follow, and the word malaka somehow means everything....

We don't have to lose the next generation to culture. In this practical guide, John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle explore questions including: What unseen undercurrents are shaping 21st-century youth culture?Why do so many kids struggle with identity? How do we talk to kids about same-sex marriage and transgenderism? How can leaders steer kids away from substance abuse and other addictions? With biblical clarity, this is the practical go-to manual to equip kids to rise above the culture.

Being used by God is an adventure you won’t want to miss! Major Ian Thomas, a British theologian, teacher, and the founder of Torchbearers Bible Schools, spent seven exhausting years trying to live for Christ when he realized that God actually just wanted to live through Him. He offered this...

Do you crochet? If so, then CROCHET SECRETS, an inspirational handbook is what you need! Get real solutions to the many not-so-great things that happen during your crochet journey. In other words… it gets you out of a RUT! The easy to apply solutions offers you the Crocheter: • Common mistakes to avoid that so many of us make while crafting a project. • Become even more inspired while finishing a project. • Learn ways to relax during your crochet time and • Gain an appreciation of the importance of instructions Little known fact…crochet as a needle art has been around for more ...

There are many strategies a manager can use to manage a team properly. Some of these strategies tend to be on the more human side while others are on the more professional. A balance needs to be applied if we want to create the most significant impact in our departments and companies. Throughout the years, I have had a few great managers and others, not so great. I have had the chance to be a manager myself, and throughout this book, I want to present 11 techniques great managers use to make the most significant impact within their team. But this book should not only be read by managers. It...

This “perfect balance of bold honesty and riotous wit” (Shelf Awareness) from the author of Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay explores Stefanie Wilder-Taylor’s journey to breaking up with alcohol for good. For Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, alcohol was the seasoning that could give almost any...

Entrepreneur and bestselling author of The Lean Startup, Eric Ries reveals how entrepreneurial principles can be used by businesses of all kinds, ranging from established companies to early-stage startups, to grow revenues, drive innovation, and transform themselves into truly modern...

“Sparkles with insight.”—Daniel Pink A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of 2023 A New Scientist Best Science Book A Publishers Weekly Summer Read 2023 Recommendation One of Next Big Idea Club’s "7 Books that Reveal the Wonders of Writing and Language" One of Inc.’s “13 Psychology...

A blueprint for boosting your activism and building support for the causes you care about, featuring fan-building tactics from the music industry and the voices of today’s most passionate change-makers “This book shines a light on a wealth of new strategies to help reach people in ways that...

In the modern workplace, conflict has become a dirty word. After all, conflict is antithetical to teamwork, employee engagement, and a positive company culture. Or is it? The truth is that our teams and organizations require conflict to get things done. But we avoid conflict and build up conflict debt by deferring and dodging the difficult decisions. Our organizations are paying the price - becoming less productive, less innovative, and less competitive.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In a stirring and succinct examination of post-Roe America, “one of the most successful and visible feminists of her generation” (Washington Post) takes on what’s become the country’s most resonant political issue. A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR In...

This book is a collection of the funniest and most interesting folklorist idioms that will allow you to discover hidden aspects of the Italian culture. Each idiom is presented with its translation, historic and geographical background, and an explanation of its meaning. The goal of this collection is to give the reader a deeper understanding of the Italian language and interpretation of life.

In this insightful book, former director of the World Business Forum Eduardo Braun introduces a new vision of leadership: the new CEO - someone who puts people, cultures, and emotions first. Through thousands of hours of conversations with world-class leaders, Braun has identified five key roles leaders can use to inspire people to strive for greater success, and in turn change the world for good.

Life is boring: filled with meetings and traffic, errands and emails. Nothing we'd ever call fun. But what if we've gotten fun wrong? In Play Anything, visionary game designer and philosopher Ian Bogost shows how we can overcome our daily anxiety; transforming the boring, ordinary world around us into one of endless, playful possibilities. The key to this playful mindset lies in discovering the secret truth of fun and games.

Focusing on culture eliminates ineffective patterns, sets a more positive course, and then perpetuates that course - all on its own. That's the beauty of leading a culture instead of just a company, and that is exactly what The Culture Fix is designed to show you. In just 90 days, Will Scott pulls apart nine deeds in order to bring your company's culture alive and into a thriving, driven organism that goes beyond the four walls of your building.

You've been told AI will make you 10x more productive. You'll write more, create more, accomplish more than ever before. But here's what nobody's asking: Why would you want to? What if instead of doing more, you used AI to do enough—and then actually stopped? What if the hours AI saves you became rest, relationships, and real life instead of more grinding? This book shows you how to use AI for freedom, not more output. Inside, you'll discover: Why "10x productivity" is hustle culture in a robot costume—and what to pursue instead The intention-first approach that turns AI efficiency into...

What if the most familiar things in your home had the most surprising stories? The Hidden Histories of Household Objects is a fascinating popular history book that reveals the origins, evolution, and cultural meaning of the ordinary items people use every day without a second thought. From forks, spoons, knives, plates, and cups to soap, brooms, baskets, chairs, lamps, mirrors, clocks, hangers, and vacuum cleaners, this book uncovers how simple household objects became essential parts of daily life. For curious readers who enjoy microhistory, hidden history, and the story behind everyday ...

A dynamic deep dive into the revolutionary, mystical, and sometimes unpredictable world of psychedelics by Zach Leary, longtime psychedelic advocate and cultural figure More than 30 million people in the United States have used psychedelics―and the number is rapidly rising as practices like...