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Some knowledge and wisdom can only truly be accessed from experience: your own experience or that of others. In this book, Aka has encapsulated two decades of mindful experience on the importance of care as we lead and serve our employees and teams. This book contains rich, deep lessons for the novice and the seasoned leader that put the spotlight on the importance of basic human emotions in how we respond to others. At the core, therefore, this book takes a pragmatic approach to emotional intelligence. This book allows you to start or restart right!

The Santas are striking, and it’s costing me my job. Good thing I’m marketable, even to the wrong guy. My best friend’s twin from high school is in need of someone with my talents to pull off the big opening at his ski resort in Vail. The handsome playboy with more one-night stands than the local motel happens to be my childhood sweetheart. In his mind, I’m the one that got away. Right, buddy. If I recall it right, it was him that ran like his ass was on fire while I nursed a broken heart.

When Dashiell Slater uses his fists to stop a vicious assault, the last thing he expects is to be offered a job as reward for being a Good Samaritan. Out of work and short of cash, all he has to do is chauffeur Billy around. It’s easy money, so saying yes should be a no-brainer. And if the offer’s not quite legal, so what? Dashiell’s smart and savvy and knows how the world works. But there are strings attached, and Dashiell doesn’t want to get entangled.

From the bustling streets of post-war Tehran to the unpredictable terrain of the American Dream, Ali Attayi’s life is a gripping tale of resilience, risk, and reinvention. Born in Iran in 1945, Ali was thrust into adulthood early — balancing schoolbooks with a job in his father’s electrical shop by the age of nine. That unshakable work ethic became the bedrock of a life defined by grit and determination. But nothing could have prepared him for the twists and trials ahead. In the 1970s, Ali arrived in the U.S. with little more than ambition and drive.

Dr Ali Abdaal is the world’s most followed productivity expert and author of Feel-Good Productivity, the brand new book that reveals why the secret to productivity isn’t discipline, it’s joy. In his podcast, Deep Dive, Ali sits down with inspiring creators, thinkers, entrepreneurs and high performers to help listeners build lives that they love. Ali’s cheerful style, positive approach, and well-researched content have made him a trusted voice when it comes to productivity. The internet means that we have access to more knowledge and information than ever before - but it can also be ...

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new while traveling? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is just for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Raleigh, North Carolina, USA by Yasmin Ali offers the inside scope on Raleigh, North Carolina. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater than a Tourist series this book will give you tips and a bunch of ideas from someone who lives at your next travel destination.

Percez, à votre tour, le secret d'une productivité joyeuse et positive en vous laissant porter par la lecture dynamique de Slimane Yefsah ! Dans nos imaginaires occidentaux, travailler beaucoup a longtemps été synonyme de grande productivité et de réussite. Convaincus que la persévérance est la route vers le succès, nous sommes nombreux à nous épuiser à la tâche et à finir en burn-out sans parvenir à identifier la faille. Ali Abdaal a travaillé avec acharnement pendant ses études de médecine, jusqu'à ne plus y arriver.

It’s finally summer vacation, and like every year, Willow West invites her four closest friends to her family's vacation house in Block Island, Rhode Island. At first, minor problems started to occur, and none of the friends paid attention to when neighbors of the house would warn them about the suspicious activity. However, it all went downhill when the first person went missing.

Many of the traits on which modern Europe prides itself came to it from Muslim Spain. Diplomacy, free trade, open borders, the techniques of academic research, of anthropology, etiquette, fashion, various types of medicine and hospitals, all came from the great city of cities: Cordoba. The age that paved the way for the European renaissance was known as the Islamic Golden Age and a renaissance took place under the influence of the Arabs and Moorish revival of culture. Re-visiting the Islamic Golden Age is crucial to understanding the nature of a renaissance.

Want the most romantic honeymoon experience you can get? I’m your gal. Unfortunately, it isn’t by experience that I know these things. Love doesn’t come easily to an overworked type-A planner who manages romance at the most luxurious resort in the Virgin Islands. I have far too many boxes to check to be checking out anything but forms, schedules, and rose petals. For the longest time, my career has been my ultimate dream and filled me up. Love was for others who needed a partner in life to get by, but not me. Until a class-A hottie shows up and knocks me off my feet—literally.

I had no trouble saying no to Channing when he left for college two years ago. I’m two-and-a-half decades older than him, and he was just a kid. But he’s all man now, and it’s hard to stay away. Especially when he takes a job at my tattoo shop for the summer. He’s got his whole life ahead of him. I can’t let him waste it on me.

Poet, educator, and social activist Gwendolyn Brooks was a singular force in American culture. The first Black woman to be named United States poet laureate, Brook’s poetry, fiction, and social commentary shed light on the beauty of humanity, the distinct qualities of Black life and community, and the destructive effects of racism, sexism, and class inequality. A collection of 30 essays combining critical analysis and personal reflection, The Whiskey of Our Discontent presents essential elements of Brooks' oeuvre - on race, gender, class, community, and poetic craft.

Praise for Fledgling by S.K. Ali "Ali's science-fiction debut reads like she's known this genre all her life. A sweeping epic of love and revolution, set in a visceral future vision of Earth and starring a cast you can't help but fall for. A breathtaking ride." —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times...

I can never make up for the things I did while deep in the gang life. It doesn’t matter how much I've changed. Rory will never see past it. Things burn hot between us, but he's far too good for a bad guy like me. I don't date, and Rory is the kind of guy that deserves more than one night. But for him, I might be ready to change my rules. If he can ever accept my past.

The lake might be cold, but this thing between us is white hot. My best friend’s little sister. You know, the one that’s off limits. And she has been since we were kids. But that ain’t saying I wasn’t looking. She’s all grown up now and hotter than sin.

"An unbelievably gorgeous debut."—Angie Kim, bestselling author of Miracle Creek For fans of The Big Sick and Nick Hornby—a magnetic debut novel about a young man who has hidden a romance from his parents, unable to choose between familial obligation and the future he truly wants. If love...

Roxie’s senior year at Stark Springs Academy is not what she envisioned. She never intended to be privy to Stark’s biggest secrets, but she’s thrown right into the middle of it, whether she wants to carry that burden or not. As Ryker Black’s girlfriend, nothing is simple or straightforward. A ski racer first and foremost, Roxie can’t let the ghosts of Stark Springs Academy distract her from the racecourse. Will she be able to pull it off?

Jun’s been a thorn in my side for years. Its only gotten worse since we’re both going after the same promotion. Being in the same room with him makes my heart pound. It’s anger. I can’t let it be anything else. My family expects me to be the best. I have to earn this promotion and prove that belong on top. But when I catch Jun staring at me with heat in his eyes, medicine is the last thing on my mind.

Kendal Richoux and Piper Marmande return to New Orleans, both now immortal. The peace along the Mississippi River is short-lived with the arrival of Kendal's old friends, Morgaine and Lenore. They come with an order from the Genesis Clan for Kendal to return with them to face judgment for mixing the elixir of the sun for Piper without their consent. Their presence, though, wakes the seer the elders have waited centuries for. The small band of immortals, along with Piper's grandparents, must work to prepare for what their future holds with the return of one of Kendal's oldest enemies.

Lebanon has lived through decades of conflict that have deeply shaped its identity. In A Brief History of Lebanon’s Wars, we take a closer look at the wars that marked the country from 1975 to 2006—beginning with the brutal Civil War and culminating in the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War. This book doesn’t just outline battles and dates; it delves into the human stories, the politics, and the forces at play that shaped Lebanon's modern history. Whether you're new to Lebanon's past or have a deeper interest in its struggles, this concise history offers a clear and accessible understanding of...