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You Win in the Locker Room First draws on the extraordinary experiences of Coach Mike Smith and Jon Gordon - consultant to numerous college and professional teams - to explore the seven powerful principles that any business, school, organization, or sports team can adopt to revitalize their organization.

Jon has always trusted those closest to him implicitly. It has long been his greatest strength, but one that his enemies have come to realize is also his ultimate weakness. For it is always those closest to you whose betrayal cuts the deepest. In a horrific, pre-emptive strike at the very heart of the Imperium, the Senate is completely wiped out. In the aftermath of the attack, surrounded by the cries of the dead and dying, destiny once again reaches out its long arm, forcing Jon down a path he has long resisted.

If you have been looking to implement Scrum but have been unsure of where to start, this book will put you on the right path. Scrum offers a better way of managing, developing and implementing complex, unique systems in a more efficient way. It offers adaptable solutions that move with the times. Scrum values customer input which ensures that products are satisfying the market needs, as well as meeting demand. This guide is designed to help you get an understanding of the Scrum framework and to show you that it is not as complex as it first sounds.

Commander Jonathan Radec is dead. However, the commander has already died once before, and for some death is but a doorway.... After making a shocking discovery that reveals the truth about a long-held misconception, the crew launch a desperate rescue mission to Tartarus. The only way to reach there, aboard the Sunfire, which was once the Confederation Navy's newest, most powerful heavy cruiser, but is now nothing more than a ghost ship, adrift amongst the stars.

If you want to keep your business as a top contender in today's competitive market, you need to implement methods to deliver products of value with fast turnaround times. You need to be flexible with your business practice and to be able to change with the times. Agile is an approach that allows companies to roll-out products then to upgrade them, all in a short turnaround time.

The worldwide pandemic, mob violence, and anarchy are all signs of Christ's return. Ancient prophecies are being fulfilled, and apocalypse looms on the horizon. Most everyone knows we're on the brink, and even skeptics say something's got to give. The world is rapidly moving toward Armageddon, the end of the age, the end of life as we know it. Of course, for the Christian, the end is just the beginning.   

For many years, managing our projects for better productivity has always been the constant goal in our lives. From keeping an eye on inventory to knowing what the tasks you’ll be doing on your project, it’s always the way we go about tackling the projects that help us advance through our journey. But of course, projects aren’t as easy as pie. You can’t just expect a project to let you finish it right away. You need to know the tasks, processes, and the workflow of how you can complete it.

Commander Jonathan Radec is a man desperately trying to escape from the mistakes of his past. Now the owner of Vanguard Shipping, his primary concerns are trying to keep his ships flying and his crew alive. However, the shadowy Syndicate organization has set their sights on the commander and his business, having sent a beautiful assassin to kill him. To make matters worse, she's become the target of his infatuation, much to the dismay of his ex-girlfriend.

The implementation of lean six sigma methodology will help any organization that provides services or products to their customers. The methodology streamlines processes to cut out those that do not add value to a service or production line and limits bulk inventory. This will save costs, enhance production, and improve turnaround time. With improved workflow, the company can deliver high-quality products or services to their customers a lot faster.

Learn how to lead successful projects, empower team members, and work together with customers to create products of value that can easily and effectively be adapted to meet demand. You need to be flexible with your business practice and to be able to change with the times. Agile is an approach that allows companies to roll-out products then to upgrade them, all in a short turnaround time. Discover how Agile can help you move your company into the fast track. Agile Project Management outlines all you need to do to successfully take your projects to the next level.

Far from the catchy television spots and sleek magazine spreads are the comparatively modest ads that pop up on websites and in Internet searches. But don't be fooled - online advertising is exploding. Growing at a compound annual rate near 20%, it is now the second-largest advertising channel in the United States. Part history, part guidebook, part prediction for the future, Targeted tells the story of the companies, individuals, and innovations driving this revolution.

In his essay “Supernatural Horror in Literature”, H.P. Lovecraft famously noted, “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown”. Dark Hall Press is proud to present our Cosmic Horror Anthology, 10 tales of nameless terror from some of the most exciting voices in the field. From stories of subtle, invasive menace to tales of full-fledged cyclopean horrors; from alien worlds to the yawning holes in perception where strange forces lurk; where nature takes on a terrifying sentience and one is not safe even in dreams.

Rebecca always knew her relationship with Sean was deeper than simply work buddies. Too many memories over the years. Too many secrets. But now Sean’s leaving for a new job, forcing Rebecca to reckon with the unspoken truth. As his last hour approaches, Rebecca recalls the moments that shaped her love and wrestles with whether or not to confess her true feelings to the object of her affection.

Since moving to the small town of Woodland, Maya's early morning runs have contained few surprises: the same windy roads, the same suburban scenery, the same anonymous motorists. One rainy morning though, a chance encounter places Maya in a situation she never expected, and one that ultimately tests her very will to survive.

When eighth-grader Lex gets stuck walking her nerdy neighbor Bobby to school one chilly spring morning, she is certain nothing could possibly be worse. But then an act of violence occurs along the way, and Lex is forced to confront her own conscience. Is violence ever deserved? Who was really at fault? And, in the moment of confrontation, was she actually powerless to stop it?

In the Western World the average life span is approximately 80 years old. However, when people get to that age they are usually hit with a multitude of health problems and encounter frailties both physically and mentally. They experience this state of "old age" unfortunately in most cases mainly because of the nutritional and lifestyle habits they have practice throughout their lives.

Jass Dietrich has everything a college senior could dream of: solid grades, a supportive girlfriend, and cushy job waiting for him the moment he graduates. But then, on his last spring break trip, he meets and falls for Annabelle, the mysterious free spirit who challenges him to reconsider his plans. When Jass returns to campus, he finds himself finally facing the questions he had avoided for so long: Is it too late to change career paths? Are he and his girlfriend truly meant to be together? And will he ever see Annabelle - the girl who left an imprint on his heart - again?