First Problems

The inspiration for the Netflix series 3 Body Problem! WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL Over 1 million copies sold in North America “A mind-bending epic.”—The New York Times “War of the Worlds for the 21st century.”—The Wall Street Journal “Fascinating.”—TIME ...

Unlock the Power of First Principles Thinking: Transform Your Problem-Solving and Innovate Like History's Greatest Minds Are you ready to revolutionize the way you approach challenges and unleash your innovative potential? Dive into the world of first principles thinking with this groundbreaking guide that will transform your problem-solving skills and ignite your creativity. From the Wright brothers' conquest of the skies to Elon Musk's disruption of multiple industries, first principles thinking has been the secret weapon of history's most brilliant innovators. Now, it's your turn to ...

This program is read by Rosalind Chao, who stars as Ye Wenjie in the Netflix adaptation, 3 Body Problem. WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL Over 1 million copies sold in North America “A mind-bending epic.”—The New York Times “War of the Worlds for the 21st century.”—The...

The authors realized that despite billions of dollars being spent annually on sales training, only the top 20% of sales teams around the world, were closing most of the revenue (80% or more) causing stress on management and owners. This is called the 80/20 rule. The 80/20 rule has persisted and, until now, has never been solved. How do we get the rest of the sales team closing like the top salespeople? One of the discoveries they made was that most of the sales training focuses almost exclusively on closing. Of course, closing is important— that’s where the money is made. But there’s ...

River is gone and Athens abandoned … With nowhere else to go, the Tartans evacuate both their citizens and the Hawaiian refugees to Galveston, the capital city of New Texas. Surrounded by pre-wave technology, Felicity has never been more uncomfortable while Winter thrives in her position as Assistant Director of the New Anaphedarin project. The shift in Tartan dynamics has caused some friction between the years-long group of friends, but as uncomfortable as the Athenians are, the Hawaiians are having an even harder time adjusting; particularly Zac.

Psychic Nora Ashcroft is somewhere she never thought she'd see again: her old world. Desperate to bring Tanner and Eva back to Eastwind as soon as possible, she faces a major up-levee battle in New Orleans. Because without any money or a clear place to start, finding two witches in the city could require more magic than she alone possesses. When she catches wind of mysterious slayings among the local vampires and witches, her only shot at finding her friends could be to unmask a murderer. But time is running out, and a dangerous cloaked figure is running amok....

You are reading this on a screen. You have First World Problems. First World Problems: 101 Reasons Why The Terrorists Hate Us is a collection of short humorous essays and rants from a man who knows suffering. It is comedy that borders on tragedy. What are First World Problems? A First World Problem is a trivial issue that afflicts people in wealthier nations declared to be in the "First World".

The story begins when a mysterious, system-wide event inserts a perfect, elegant proof for the complex mathematical problem. R(5,5)=43 into every human computer system. Commander Katarina Volkov, a military officer whose instincts were honed by a past tragedy, assembles a team of specialists on Ares Station to decipher the message from the unknown intelligence, dubbed "The Collective". The team includes Dmitri Petrov, a synesthetic mathematician who perceives logic as music; Yelena Kozlov, a brilliant but rigid logician driven by a fear of chaos ; and Anastasia Novak, an unnervingly quiet ...

As a manager, you are prepared to face any challenge when it comes to the work at hand, but you may not be ready to overcome a hostile work environment, a catastrophic disruption in workflow, or any other of a multitude to challenges that can arise, seemingly from nowhere.

Infiltrate. Survive. Stop the genocide. Rescue myself. That’s my agenda, and I’m sticking to it. With only my sentient hair and shapeshifting abilities, I must survive a small island’s dangers on an uncharted planet. My ultimate goal? Halt the sinister scientists' dark plans of genocide. My immediate goal? Somehow get back to the starship to complete my agenda. As I battle the elements along with my doubts, the fate of countless lives depends on my success. With the constant risk of my true Human identity being exposed, I must stop the genocide of a budding civilization before it's ...

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader as they investigate some suspicious happenings at their favorite pizza parlor! Perfect for early readers learning to read simple...

David Rakoff's best-selling collection of autobiographical essays, Fraud, established him as one of today's funniest and most insightful writers. Now, in Don't Get Too Comfortable, Rakoff moves from the personal to the public, journeying into the land of unchecked plenty that is contemporary America. Rarely have greed, vanity, selfishness, and vapidity been so mercilessly and wittily skewered.

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on Their Most Mysterious Adventure Yet! When hundreds of pink letters start floating through the sky like magical butterflies, three young friends discover they're needed to solve the greatest puzzle of their adventures so far. Perfect for early chapter book readers ages 6-9, this enchanting story combines mystery, friendship, and gentle problem-solving that will captivate young minds. What Parents Love: ✓ Educational adventure that teaches cooperation and critical thinking ✓ Diverse characters with distinct personalities and strengths ✓ Age-appropriate ...

In this compact business management audiobook, Mac Anderson and Tom Feltenstein take the listener through every step of change - from realization that change is a good thing, to implementing that change in every department, across all channels. Change Is Good...You Go First will facilitate and champion change in any working environment and comes in an easily digestible format, including well-organized lists and objectives to help your team achieve its goals.

September 11th, 2001 - It was a morning just like any other, but it would soon turn into a national tragedy; leaving many to ponder the question: “Where Was God?” Some have asked it in earnest, while others have asked it derisively, but regardless of the intent it is a question that I truly believe deserves to be answered. As an NYPD first responder, it was certainly one that I personally wrestled with in the aftermath of that horrific day. I mean, if God really loves us, than how could he have allowed something so horrific to have happened? I decided to use my experience, as a former ...

This volume includes: The Ghost in the First Row, The Box That Watch Found, and A Horse Named Dragon.

A secret backdoor meeting between Ambassador Ode Abumwe and the Conclave’s Hafte Sorvalh turns out to be less than secret, as both of their ships are attacked. It’s a surprise to both teams - but it’s the identity of the attacker that is the real surprise, and suggests a threat to both humanity and The Conclave. "A Problem of Proportion" is a tale from John Scalzi's The Human Division, a series of self-contained but interrelated short stories set in the Old Man's War universe.

Like the first edition, the second edition of this book is designed to be used by coaches wishing to help coachees deal with specific emotional problems when these problems interfere with coachees pursuing their coaching objectives. This book provides guidance to coaches concerning when to use Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy in coaching and the steps to follow when they do so. The book has been updated to reflect changes in the language and practice of REBT. Windy Dryden is a Fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute and one of its core trainers. He has trained REBT therapists for almost half...

This book provides actionable strategies and techniques that listeners can implement daily. It offers practical advice to help listeners navigate challenges they may encounter in their supervisory role. It also takes a holistic approach to becoming a supervisor, covering not only the technical aspects of team management but also emphasizing the importance of mindset, communication, problem-solving, and ethical leadership. It provides a well-rounded and comprehensive guide for aspiring supervisors.

Have you ever wondered how one can sleep well, even when this has felt hopeless and impossible, without using anything but the magic we have inside us? If so, this book is for you. In Tales of Courage you will meet Joseph, who thought he had the worst case of insomnia in the world. You will hear Alina's story, including her ultimate insight after which she never struggled again. You will get to know Jim, who once was afraid he would lose everything he valued in life because he couldn't sleep. You will hear how twenty-six ordinary humans, just like yourself, found themselves trapped in a ...