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Ancient Viking Wisdom That Solves Modern Problems. You face the same challenges that humans have faced for over a thousand years. How do you build trust? How do you handle difficult people? How do you make smart decisions when stakes are high? How do you create lasting success without burning bridges? The Vikings had answers. Their wisdom survives in the Hávamál - the "Words of the High One" - a collection of practical advice that helped warriors, traders, and leaders thrive in a harsh world where mistakes could cost everything. Time-Tested Strategies for Real-World Success. This book ...

Strategic non-action is a powerful yet under-rated method of influencing worldly affairs. In cultures where action is favoured over inaction, like in many western countries, direct action is considered a virtue while inaction is little more than laziness or cowardice. Let us be more subtle and nuanced in our understanding. There is a time for both action and inaction. Non-action gives access to a deeper intuitive awareness than that gained through action, since knowledge that comes through action is obscured by situation-specific reactions. Non-action can be understood as an aspect of going...

Are You Living Someone Else's Life? Do you ever feel like you’re living life on autopilot—going through the motions, repeating patterns, never quite sure why you do what you do? Beneath the surface of your everyday experience, do you sense an inner longing for connection, meaning, or authenticity? Awakening from Spiritual Amnesia is how you can step out of the fog and reclaim the vibrant reality of who you truly are. The Hidden Crisis of Modern Living. Most people live unconsciously, following scripts written by others—parents, teachers, media, society at large. We accept roles ...

Discover the Ancient Wisdom of Shinto. For those who are seeking a deeper connection with nature, a stronger sense of community, and a more balanced approach to life? Look no further than Shinto - A Primer – a simple guide to one of the world's most fascinating spiritual traditions. Imagine walking through a forest, feeling the energy of ancient trees, the rustling wind and crystal-clear streams. Picture yourself participating in vibrant festivals that bring entire communities together in joyous celebration. See a life where every day begins with a moment of heartfelt gratitude for the ...

Imagine the peace you've been searching for was never somewhere else — but always right here, waiting? Our world never stops accelerating — notifications pile up before breakfast, where anxiety masquerades as ambition and busyness is mistaken for purpose — millions of people sense that something essential has gone missing from their lives. Not success. Not comfort. Something deeper. A felt connection to themselves, to others, to the living world around them. If you've ever stood in a crowd and felt profoundly alone, or woken at 3 a.m. with a mind that simply will not quiet, you ...

What if the answer to your restlessness — the quiet dissatisfaction that follows you from one achievement to the next — was written down seven centuries ago by a Tibetan monk, and has been waiting for you ever since? The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva is one of Buddhism's most enduring and beloved texts. Written in the fourteenth century by the scholar-monk Tokme Zangpo, it has guided countless souls along the path from suffering to liberation. Now, retold by David Tuffley in vivid, modern language that anyone can understand and immediately apply, this ancient roadmap to awakening has ...

Introducing: "InfoTech Governance, Policy, Ethics & Law" by Dr. David Tuffley This textbook is a comprehensive guide to IT governance, policy, ethics and law for students, practitioners and researchers. It covers the latest developments and best practices in the field, with a focus on the ethical, legal and social implications of IT. The textbook is divided into nine chapters, each covering a key topic in IT governance, policy, ethics and law. The chapters are: Chapter 1: IT Governance Frameworks. This chapter introduces the concept and importance of IT governance, and reviews the main ...

Discover the ancient wisdom that's transforming lives in today's chaotic world. "Zen Buddhism: A Primer" by David Tuffley, PhD, offers a refreshing path to inner peace and clarity amidst the noise of modern life. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or searching for deeper meaning? This book might be the answer you've been seeking. Dr. Tuffley, an esteemed scholar with over three decades of experience in comparative religion, presents Zen Buddhism in a way that's both authentic and accessible. This isn't just another self-help book; it's a comprehensive guide to a profound philosophy that...

Cybersecurity Standards and Frameworks: A Comprehensive Guide to Resilient Cyber Defense In today's digital landscape, cyber threats are increasing in frequency and sophistication, putting organizations at risk of data breaches, operational disruptions, and reputational damage. To combat these evolving risks, industry-recognized cybersecurity standards and frameworks have emerged as essential tools for establishing robust security practices and fostering a culture of cyber resilience. This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth exploration of the most widely adopted cybersecurity ...

This book describes the basic principles of Buddhism. Much has been written about Buddhism and how to practice it. Readers will have no difficulty finding hundreds of books on the topic. This book simply focuses on the essence of Buddhism, as expressed in the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-fold Path. Buddhism is not a religion as such; it does not propose an external God. It does not seek to replace a person’s existing religious beliefs, only to supplement them. The Buddha, in all likelihood, would rather his followers describe themselves simply as Followers of The Way.

Communications for ICT is an essential guide to technical communication for IT professionals. Whether you want to become a Technical Writer, or simply an IT professional who wants to become better at doing documentation (and that can boost your career), this handy guide is for you. Going well beyond the conventional technical communication text book, it also includes important topics such as professional conduct, argument/persuasion, software project documentation (like requirements specifications), international communication, high-performance project teams and the ethical technologist. ...

Assertiveness is a zone on the spectrum of human behaviour that lies between Passivity and Aggression. This book shows you how to find that zone, that sweet-spot; not always an easy thing to do. Being Assertive is fundamentally about rights; yours and those of others and finding a balance between them. An aggressive person violates the rights of others, while the passive person violates their own. The assertive person finds a win-win way to balance these sometimes competing interests. Learning to live in the zone of assertiveness has many benefits; your self-esteem will improve, the quality...

The mind is everything. What you think, you become. So what, exactly, are you thinking? You already know that something is not quite right. The scrolling, the striving, the low-grade anxiety that hums beneath even your good days. You are not broken — you are simply operating without a map. The extraordinary news is that a map exists, and it is older than the oldest institution you can name. The Buddha walked out of a palace into the wilderness and returned with a set of insights so precise, so psychologically acute, that two and a half millennia have done nothing to blunt their edge. ...

What If the Secret to a Better Life Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight for 2,500 Years? Every day, you wake into a world that pulls at you from a hundred directions — anxiety whispering at the edges of your morning, the quiet ache of estranged relationships, the exhausting effort of trying to be happy in a world that seems determined to prevent it. You've tried the advice. You've read the books. And still something fundamental feels missing. Ancient wisdom holds an answer so elegant, so proven across the centuries, that its simplicity might surprise you. In the earliest teachings of the ...

Your career has an expiration date. And it's arriving faster than you think. The expertise you spent years building? It's quietly becoming obsolete while you work. That promotion you're chasing? The role might not exist by the time you earn it. The industry knowledge you've carefully accumulated? It's losing value every quarter. But here's the truth nobody's saying out loud: this isn't the crisis everyone claims it is. It's the greatest career opportunity in human history—if you know how to seize it. Most books about AI follow a tired formula. They either terrify you with robot apocalypse...

Know the Secrets of Inner Peace and Enlightenment! Are you searching for a deeper understanding of life's purpose? Do you look for a path to lasting happiness and inner tranquility? Look no further! "Buddhism: A Primer for Non-Buddhists" is your gateway to one of the world's most profound and transformative spiritual traditions. In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, this comprehensive guide offers a beacon of clarity and wisdom. Discover why millions around the globe have embraced Buddhist principles to navigate life's challenges and find true contentment. "Buddhism: A Primer for ...

You wake at 3 a.m. with a mind that won't be still. The weight of a hundred small decisions, an inbox that never empties, relationships that demand more than you have left to give. You feel, somewhere beneath the noise, that there must be another way to move through the world — one that doesn't leave you hollow by Friday. You are right. And the monks who walked the mountain paths of ancient Japan knew it too. Zen Koans: Ancient Wisdom for Today is your invitation to find it. For over a thousand years, Zen masters have used the koan — a deceptively simple story, a question with no ...

Your leadership playbook may have just become obsolete. While you were perfecting last decade's management techniques, artificial intelligence quietly rewrote the rules. AI now drafts your emails, analyzes your data, attends your meetings, and executes tasks that once required human intelligence. The question haunting every executive suite isn't whether AI will transform work—it's whether human leaders still matter. The answer will surprise you: You've never been more essential. Leadership in the Age of AI examines the profound paradox reshaping organizations worldwide. As machines master...

Embracing Your Shadow. Journey to Wholeness Few concepts are as intriguing and transformative as Carl Jung's theory of the Shadow. This book journeys deep into the hidden recesses of our psyche, exploring the parts of ourselves that we often deny, repress, or project onto others. The Shadow, as we will discover, is not merely a repository of our darkest impulses, but a complex of unexplored potential, hidden strengths, and unacknowledged truths. The book will describe the multifaceted nature of the Shadow. From its universal presence in every individual to its role in shaping our ...

Your life is about to change more dramatically than it did when the internet arrived. You're reading this on a device that connects you to billions of people. You check your email, order products, manage your money, all through software you learned to use. That era is ending. What comes next doesn't require you to learn anything. It learns you. Right now, AI agents exist as novelties—chatbots that answer questions, tools that draft emails. You think of them as helpful assistants. You're thinking too small. Within five years, you won't have one AI assistant. You'll command a thousand ...