When veteran law-enforcement officer and lifelong motorcycle lover William Queen penetrated the San Fernando chapter of the notorious Mongols, he was at the mercy of psychopaths who sought to have him prove his fealty by any means necessary, from selling and doing drugs to arms trafficking, driving getaway cars and, in one shocking instance, stitching up the face of a Mongol 'ol' lady' after a brutal beating at the hands of her boyfriend. Yet despite the constant criminality of the gang, Queen came to see the genuine camaraderie they shared. When his lengthy undercover work totally isolated Queen from his relatives and friends, the Mongols felt like the only family he had left. Under and Alone is a breathless, adrenalin-charged read that puts you on the street with some of the most dangerous men in America.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 176, Publishers: Scholastic, Author: Cynthia Yuan Cheng, ISBN-13: 9781338616101, Date of issue: 2023
Your people have a fundamental need to be seen, heard, and valued.More people than ever report feeling ignored and underappreciated at work-simply put, they don't feel like they matter to their leaders or their organizations. And these feelings have dire consequences. The hidden epidemic of insignificance is driving a mental health crisis, debilitating loneliness, and, for organizations, disengagement, turnover, and low performance.The good news is that leaders can learn the skills to ensure everyone around them feels valued and knows how they add value at work. Through a captivating exploration of the emerging science of mattering and drawing from hands-on work with hundreds of diverse occupations and organizations, researcher and speaker Zach Mercurio reveals how experiencing mattering to others is a fundamental-yet often overlooked-requirement for thriving. He introduces a simple yet effective framework for making daily interactions with your people more meaningful:Noticing: the practice of seeing and hearing othersAffirming: the practice of showing people how their unique gifts make a differenceNeeding: the practice of showing people how they're relied on and indispensableFilled with practical advice and helpful exercises, The Power of Mattering gives leaders at all levels the skills they need to revitalize their teams-and entire organizations-by showing people that they matter.
This distinctive volume reveals a unique antique kimono collection through various delicate Japanese colors and their use in kimono. The Japanese sensibility is immediately apparent in the classification of the nine traditional color categories o
A Marvelous Blendof Memoir, Folk Wisdom, and Afro-American Beliefs.Actress, storyteller, and priestess Luisah Teish dramatically re-creates centuries-old African-American traditions with music, memoir, and folk wisdom.
The life of Jalaluddin Rumi (1207-1273), a brilliant scholar and popular teacher, was forever changed when he met a powerful wandering dervish and began a new plateau of spiritual enlightenment. Now, from the premier interpreter of Rumi comes the first definitive one-volume collection of the enduringly popular spiritual poetry by this extraordinary Sufi mystic.
Pre-order now to receive the gorgeous DELUXE LIMITED EDITION- only available on the first printing while supplies last! The collector's hardcover features a reversible jacket, stenciled edges, illustrated endpapers, a printed case, and beautiful black-and-white interior illustrations throughout. "As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere. The gorgeous and evocative illustrations bring to life an unforgettably lush and hypnotically romantic story." -Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in DrowningStep into the House of the Beast in this dark epic fantasy debut from The Legend of Korra graphic novel illustrator Michelle Wong, about a young woman who strikes a deal with a mischievous and alluring god to seek revenge on her aristocratic family-featuring illustrations throughout by the author. Born out of wedlock and shunned by society, Alma learned to make her peace with solitude, so long as she had her mother by her side. When her mother becomes gravely ill, Alma discovers a clue about her estranged father and writes a message begging for help. Little does she know that she is a bastard of House Avera, one of the four noble families that serve the gods and are imbued with their powers-and her father is a vessel of the Dread Beast, the most frightening god of all, a harbinger of death.In a desperate exchange for her mother's medicine, Alma agrees to sacrifice her left arm to the Beast in a ceremony that will bind her forever to the House and its deity. Regardless, her mother soon passes, leaving Alma trapped inside the Avera's grand estate, despised by her relatives and nothing but a pawn in her father's schemes.Now vengeance is the only thing that keeps Alma going. That, and the strange connection she has with her god-a monster who is constantly by her side, an eldritch being taking the form of a beautiful prince with starlit hair that only she can see. He tells Alma that she has been chosen to bring change upon their world, and with his help, Alma plots a perilous journey to destroy the House that stole everything from her.A gripping coming-of-age fantasy novel marked by divine rituals, intense combat, and twisted relationships, House of the Beast is a tale of revenge, resilience, and the power of love to see us through the darkness. "A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge, House of the Beast dazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful world building, Wong's debut is sure to become a celebrated classic."- Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth ChildIf you enter the House of the Beast, prepare to find:Morally grey characters with toxic, codependent relationships (M/F, M/M)Vengeful female main character and her chaotic-evil trickster godSo. Much. Yearning.Family rivalriesCourt intrigueDeadly trialsNightmare realm full of monstersViolence!Stunning black-and-white art by the author woven through the text
Mitmeotstarbeline laste seljakott sobib ideaalselt kooli ja igapäevaseks kasutamiseks. Kahekordne põhisahtel mahutab mugavalt raamatud, lõunasöögikarbi ja mänguasjad. Väiksemad sisetaskud hoiavad turvaliselt võtmeid, mobiiltelefoni ja teisi olulisi pisiasju. Külgedel asuvad võrktaskud sobivad hästi joogipudeli või vahepala jaoks. Polsterdatud seljaosa ja reguleeritavad õlarihmad tagavad mugava kandmise ja individuaalse sobivuse.
Basic laste seljakott on ideaalne igapäevaseks kasutamiseks! Suur põhisahtel ja laialt avatav lukuga tasku teevad esemete paigutamise lihtsaks. Sügav eesmine tasku sobib hästi näiteks lõunasöögikarbi või pinali paigutamiseks. Polsterdatud sülearvuti- ja tahvelarvutisahtel hoiab tehnika turvaliselt paigas. Reguleeritavad polsterdatud õlarihmad ja hingav seljapaneel tagavad kandmismugavuse. Kõigil külgedel olevad helkurelemendid suurendavad nähtavust. Sees olev nimesilt aitab koti omaniku kiirelt tuvastada.
Basic laste seljakott on ideaalne igapäevaseks kasutamiseks! Suur põhisahtel ja laialt avatav lukuga tasku teevad esemete paigutamise lihtsaks. Sügav eesmine tasku sobib hästi näiteks lõunasöögikarbi või pinali paigutamiseks. Polsterdatud sülearvuti- ja tahvelarvutisahtel hoiab tehnika turvaliselt paigas. Reguleeritavad polsterdatud õlarihmad ja hingav seljapaneel tagavad kandmismugavuse. Kõigil külgedel olevad helkurelemendid suurendavad nähtavust. Sees olev nimesilt aitab koti omaniku kiirelt tuvastada.
Return to the world of the best-selling Greenglass House, where smugglers, magic, and pyrotechnics mix, in a new adventure from a New York Times best-selling, National Book Award-nominated, and Edgar Award-winning author. Lucy Blu
From the bestselling author of The Best of Friends comes a heart-stopping psychological thriller about the shades of truth and the power of lies in the wake of one mother's unspeakable loss. Therapist turned stay-at-home mom Jules Hart's idyllic suburban life shatters when she crashes her car into an icy lake. Her son and another teenage boy plunge into the water with her, but Jules can only manage to save one-the wrong one. Reeling from the death of her son, Jules spirals into a violent and unstable mental state. Ten months after the accident, she's still trying to reckon with the fact that she rescued Isaac Greer, another woman's child, when Isaac suddenly vanishes. Jules finds herself at the center of a massive police investigation. While she harbors her own dangerous secrets, Jules is adamant that she didn't take Isaac. But then who did? Is Isaac the victim of a dangerous killer who's been targeting boys in the Midwest? Or is someone else pulling the strings in this deadly game?
Fresh from his latest collaboration with Terry Pratchett on the Long Earth sequence Stephen Baxter now returns to the mysteries and challanges first hinted at in his acclaimed novel PROXIMA. In PROXIMA we discovered ancient alien artifacts on the planet of Per Ardua - hatches that allowed us to step across light years of space as if we were stepping into another room. The universe opened up to us. Now in ULTIMA the consequences of this new freedom make themselves felt. And we discover that there are minds in the universe that are billions of years old and they have a plan for us. For some of us. But as we learn the true nature of the universe we also discover that we have countless pasts all meeting in this present and that our future is terrifyingly finite. It's time for us to fight to take back control. This is grand scale, big idea SF of the best possible sort. It is set to build on the massive success of PROXIMA and define Stephen Baxter's work going forward.
Forbidden romance and sexy cowboys... Escape to the Wild West with the fourth book in the steamy small town cowboy romance series that will leave you breathless... Perfect for fans of the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver.Rising country star Cassie Spencer's music career is just taking off when tragedy strikes mid-tour. Seeking solace, she retreats to rural Kentucky to escape the spotlight and visit her family.Haden Westbrook, the charming heartthrob of Laurel Creek only wants one thing: a peaceful life tending to the Silver Pines ranch and his rescue horses. But when free-spirited Cassie hurricanes back into town, his world turns upside down. Especially since the last time he saw her ended with a steamy night in his truck. . .They’d promised then it’d be a one-time thing. But now, as Cassie and Haden spend more time together, their undeniable chemistry reignites.
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur is your in-depth guide to the very best of this region of India. Explore the must-see sights, from Humayun's Tomb to the world-famous Taj Mahal. Learn about the great pantheon of Hindu gods. Experience the local wildlife, temples, bazaars, museums and attractions. Whether in the bustling center of Delhi or the dusty, provincial town of Alwar, you will find something to fascinate you in this region, which encompasses both old and new.Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur - Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. - Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. - Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. - Free, color pull-out map (print edition) of Delhi marked with sights, a selected sight and street index, public transit map, practical information on getting around, and a distance chart for measuring walking distances . - Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. - Area maps marked with sights . - Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. - Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur truly shows you this region as no one else can.
The world is more astonishing, more miraculous and more wonderful than our wildest imaginings.'Rare and magical book.' Bill Bryson'A witty, intoxicating paean to Earth's most wondrous creatures.' Observer'Exquisite and timely.' Maggie O'Farrell** Shortlisted for the Waterstones and Foyles Book of the Year **** Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing **In The Golden Mole, Katherine Rundell, the award-winning author of Super-Infinite and Impossible Creatures, takes us on a globe-spanning tour of the world's strangest and most awe-inspiring animals, including pangolins, wombats, lemurs and seahorses. But each of these animals is endangered. And so, this most passionately persuasive and sharply funny book is also an urgent, inspiring clarion call: to treasure and act - to save nature's vanishing wonders, before it is too late.'Deeply affecting, intimate and wildly funny . . . I loved it.' Edmund de Waal'A wondrous ode to nature's astonishing beauty - and an elegy for all the life we are in the midst ofdestroying.' Amia Srinivasan'An exuberant celebration of everything from bats, crows and hedgehogs to narwhals and wombats . . . Rundell is incapable of writing a dull sentence.' Observer'There is a constant joy in the book . . . A sense throughout of delight and wonder, and a reminder thatthese emotions also matter - may even save us. This is the point.' New Statesman
Liivaga joonistamine on suurepärane ravivahend. See aitab pärast rasket päeva lõõgastuda, leevendab stressi ja hirme, vähendab ärevust ja arendab loovust.Komplektis:3 pilti (18 x 32 cm)1 plastikust pintsetid.15 konteinerit erinevat värvi liivaga.
AI has the potential to transform leadership and the human experience of work-or to lead us into an automated and uninspiring work reality. Which one will it be?Humans have always been good at inventing tools that change the way we live and work-though not always good at adapting to those changes. Consider how the internet has given us instant access to gigabytes of data and yet has made us more distracted. Or how social media has enabled us to be more connected than ever, and yet it can also alienate or isolate us. Will the power of AI create a new era of robotic, impersonal efficiency, or will it catalyze a renaissance, redefining leadership and the world of work?So far, that question has mostly prompted a wave of anxiety about the disappearance of jobs and the loss of humanness in our work lives. But as founder and Managing Partner of Potential Project Rasmus Hougaard and Senior Partner Jacqueline Carter show in this essential book, that's a very limited perspective on the impact of AI, leaving out a crucial point: AI has the power to transform leadership for the better-the key is in how leaders use it.By delegating tasks to AI and using it to augment skills and behaviors, leaders have an opportunity to unlock a truly human experience of work while enhancing organizational performance. The AI-augmented leader moves beyond a focus on the technology itself to constantly probe how it can enhance and deepen the core qualities of human-centered leadership: awareness, wisdom, and compassion. In this way, AI can help leaders and organizations become more human.With deep insight and rigorous research, More Human will help leaders navigate our AI-enabled future.
Goa's golden beaches, sleepy fishing villages, white-washed churches, Indo-Portuguese mansions, mouthwatering coastal cuisine and lively nightlife make it an irresistible destination to visit. Make the most of your trip to India's sunshine state with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Goa has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. Our updated 2023 travel guide brings Goa to life. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Goa is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Goa you will find: -Up-to-date information with insider tips and advice for staying safe. -Top 10 lists of Goa's must-sees, including Basilica de Bom Jesus, Braganza House, Panaji, Old Goa, Candolim, and Calangute. -Goa's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping. -Themed lists, including the best beaches, outdoor activities, shops and markets, culinary highlights and much more. -Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week. -A laminated pull-out map of Goa, plus four full-colour area maps. Looking for more on Goa's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness India.
Jayanthi, a posthuman descendant, and her pilot Vaha are sent to test the habitability of an Earthlike planet called Meru, an unoccupied new world and the future of human-alloy relations a journey that challenges their resolve in unexpected ways as they discover theyve been set up to fail. Original. In a future where human life has been restricted to Earth, while posthuman descendants called alloys freely explore the galaxy, Jayanthi, the adopted human child of alloys, and her alloy pilot Vaha are sent to test the habitability of an Earthlike planetcalled Meru, an unoccupied new world, and the future of human-alloy relations. One woman and her pilot are about to change the future of the species in an epic space opera about aspiration, compassion, and redemption by Hugo and Nebula Award finalist S. B. Divya.For five centuries, human life has been restricted to Earth, while posthuman descendants called alloys freely explore the galaxy. But when the Earthlike planet of Meru is discovered, two unlikely companions venture forth to test the habitability of this unoccupied new world and the future of human-alloy relations.For Jayanthi, the adopted human child of alloy parents, its an opportunity to rectify the ancient reputation of her species as avaricious and destructive, and to give humanity a new place in the universe. For Vaha, Jayanthis alloy pilot, its a daunting yet irresistible adventure to find success as an individual.As the journey challenges their resolve in unexpected ways, the two form a bond that only deepens with their time alone on Meru. But how can Jayanthi succeed at freeing humanity from its past when she and Vaha have been set up to fail?Against all odds, hope is human, too.
In an absurdist adventure, Sir Horley Comewithers and Arabella Tarleton are determined to avoid marriage to unsuitable people as they race through Regency England to marry each other instead. Original.
