New Era

Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Ian McPhedran takes us to the heart of the RAAF through personal accounts of fighter pilots’ bombing raids over Iraq, of hi-tech spy planes over Afghanistan, of the operational nerve centre of the Middle East war, and of the men and women who deliver humanitarian aid across the world. This is the compelling narrative, in the RAAF’s 90th year, of its aircraft, leadership, traditions, and personalities at a time of rapid change.

In Reinventing Discovery, Michael Nielsen argues that we are living at the dawn of the most dramatic change in science in more than 300 years. This change is being driven by powerful new cognitive tools, enabled by the internet, which are greatly accelerating scientific discovery. There are many books about how the internet is changing business or the workplace or government. But this is the first book about how the internet is transforming the nature of our collective intelligence.

The Uninvited Goddess is a memoir about the author's stories of awakening to greater oneness. It is set in the context of these troubled times, the transformative possibilities of quantum consciousness, and the archetype of our newest planet Eris, whose mythology suggests the vision that everyone needs to be invited to the party, everyone needs a seat at the table.

In 27 inspiring and insightful essays, this audiobook celebrates the wisdom of some of the most recognized thought leaders of our day, who share their unique visions of leadership for the future. Our post-9/11 world presents new and unexpected challenges for present and future leaders, and the articles in this audiobook reaffirm, reconsider, and expand on the basic principles and values of leadership as they apply to emerging and unforeseen challenges, opportunities, and trends.

Digital transformation of the business landscape is well underway, and businesses are being reshaped faster than ever before. Agility and adaptability are now critical components of these businesses' survival. But building these traits requires a holistic approach with an unrelenting focus on automation. How does one go about developing that focus? Vijay Tella, Scott Brinker, and Massimo Pezzini deliver a guide to implementing automation in the real world, avoiding jargon and vague bromides in favor of concrete examples.

As artificial intelligence transforms how we live, work, and learn, this book guides educators on navigating the AI revolution thoughtfully and ethically. It explores how generative AI tools are disrupting classrooms while also unlocking new opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. Through a blend of storytelling, practical strategies, and over 50 expert interviews, the book lays the groundwork on AI's capabilities, limitations, and potential biases.

Do you want to really master your Cricut Machine and start making real your Cricut projects ideas today? Do you want even to make a business with your Cricut Machine? You wish to create special items and crafts by yourself but you don’t know where to start from...You want to know about all the futures that these machines have...You want to master the Design Space software to make wonderful projects ideas...or you tried without results. Sound familiar? If it does, then the protocol inside this audiobook is your answer.

A smart, provocative account of the erotic current running just beneath the surface of a stuffy and stifling Victorian London.

In 1860s London, two loosely overlapping groups of bohemians - the Cannibal Club and the Aesthetes - challenged the buttoned-up Victorian propriety to promote erotic freedom and expression. Sensually attuned and politically radical, they were among the most influential thinkers and artists of the day, from Richard Burton to Dante Gabriel Rossetti and William Morris.

Historic turnarounds are now in play. Yet, at the same time, powerful forces seek to destroy the Judeo-Christian foundations which have secured America’s greatness. Awakening must prevail. Prayer must prevail. Life must prevail. The turnaround must be completed. You are called to be a change agent for this unprecedented prophetic moment.

Two high-powered consultants give executives the frameworks they need to solve one of today's most pressing challenges: how to achieve maximum revenue growth while adding as little complexity as possible to your business. Growth in the Age of Complexity is a high-level guide that offers six main strategies for growth and profits.

Nicholas Stern, former chief economist of the World Bank, was asked by the British government to direct the largest study ever conducted into the reality of global warming and the possible ways of remedying it. Backed by full government resources, Stern answers the most urgent questions of our time: what will be the cost of global warming - and what can we do about it?

In this newly revised second edition, offering 50% entirely new material, The Panic of 1907: Heralding a New Era of Finance, Capitalism, and Democracy, delivers a groundbreaking examination of one of the most consequential crises in financial history. Deftly weaving historical evidence, insightful analysis, and compelling narrative, The Panic of 1907 explains how and why a financial panic unfolds, with lessons that can be applied to our understanding of present-day financial and monetary systems.

Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era is a revolutionary job search book that takes an insightful approach to help everyone from college graduates to senior executives make their next career moves in the 21st century. You'll learn an effective approach to the latest employment practices and brand new, proprietary techniques for career development. In addition, you will get access to free downloadable tools to manage your personal job search.

The 7 Qualities of Tomorrow's Top Leaders comprehensively outlines what it takes to become a great future leader. It is based on 100 thought-provoking and stimulating articles that the author wrote as an Influencer on the business site LinkedIn over the past three years and which have already been read by more than three million business professionals

Alzheimer’s disease impacts millions, but with growing research and innovative strategies, there is hope. Conquering Alzheimer’s is a comprehensive guide that explores the roots of Alzheimer’s, breakthrough treatments, and lifestyle changes to preserve cognitive health. This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand, prevent, or care for Alzheimer’s disease.

In The Decision Tree, Thomas Goetz proposes a new strategy for thinking about health, one that applies cutting-edge technology and sound science to put us at the center of the equation. An individuals Decision Tree begins with genomics, where $400 and a test tube of spit provides a peek at how your DNA influences your health. It taps self-monitoring and collaborative health tools, where iPhone applications and next-generation monitoring gadgets can help individuals successfully change their behavior, once and for all.

Since the conclusion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, scientists have been racing toward a grand goal: offering individuals a decoding of their complete genetic makeup for just $1,000. As Kevin Davies reveals in this exquisitely reported account, the $1,000 genome will be a reality by 2011 and it will usher in a whole new era of personalized, genomic medicine.

Again and again, American taxpayers are asked to open their wallets and pay for a national security machine that costs $1.25 trillion operate. How is it possible that the United States Government gets it so wrong on so many critical issues, and so often? And if our expensive national security machine is not working, what can be done?

Leaders have talked about the importance of corporate culture for decades, but the success of iconic companies like GE, Apple, and Google show how culture is a strategic lever that can be utilized for driving growth, change, and innovation. In this new age of globalization, rapid technology shifts, and constant disruption, the 21st-century marketplace is more volatile and uncertain than ever. To thrive, businesses need a new kind of emphasis around culture.

On the night of March 2, 1962, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, right up the street from the chocolate factory, Wilt Chamberlain, a young and striking athlete celebrated as the Big Dipper, scored 100 points in a game against the New York Knickerbockers. As historic and revolutionary as the achievement was, it remains shrouded in myth. The game was not televised; no New York sportswriters showed up; and a 14-year-old local boy ran onto the court when Chamberlain scored his hundredth point, shook his hand, and then ran off with the basketball.