Thirty Years

The face of America’s workforce is changing rapidly. Freelancing, or side hustles, have become the new labor force driving the economic wheel. Nearly 40 percent of the workforce in the United States is made up of freelancers. Wouldn’t you love to join them? In this book, I will share with you my personal experiences while navigating the world of freelancing. I will give you practical, real-world advice about how to start your own business as a freelancer in your chosen field.

After 30 years as a mountain rescue volunteer, the author invites the listener to look in on 42 of his search and rescue operations, some of which made international news. As a bonus, two more stories are included just for fun. Most rescue missions end successfully, though sometimes with a patient in need of medical attention, some end sadly. All are interesting.

The Thirty Years' War (1618-48) was Europe's most destructive conflict prior to the two world wars. Two of European history's greatest generals faced each other at Lutzen in November 1632, midway through this terrible war. This book is the first to combine analysis of the battle itself with an assessment of its cultural, political, and military legacy, and the first to incorporate recent archaeological research within a reappraisal of the events and their significance.

A month before she was to celebrate her 40th birthday in Italy, Dena Taylor was diagnosed with breast cancer. In seconds, she was transformed from enthusiastic traveler to frightened patient. Told with grace, candor, and inimitable wit, I Don't Wanna Be Pink is the story of a single, independent woman and the tumor that threatens to change her life. With support from a colorful cast of loved ones and her own determination, Taylor contends with painful procedures and upsetting encounters with callous insurance reps, well-meaning strangers, and potential lovers.

After twenty years of the American Dream, this AADD afflicted heroine is suddenly alone, left to review where she went wrong. She has mastered her dread of expressway driving but can't sleep without the radio. She despairs that she cooked seven thousand evening meals but sometimes, she misses that awful deadening life. She thinks aerobics and weight training might be the answer but there has to be something more. She joins an Obesity Study to look for her inner self but it freaks her out.

A warm, personal portrait of Ronald Reagan, A Different Drummer brims with recollections from a relationship that has spanned three decades. A former aide and longtime family friend, Michael Deaver worked with the former chief executive for 20 consecutive years. Now he offers his memories of Ronald Reagan as governor, president, and friend.

This self-help book contains almost four decades of simple stories about how to use process tools consolidated into one place anyone can use. It doesn't matter what task, goal, or problem you are trying to overcome to get to your desired result; there is a tool in this book for you, as well as some humor, sarcasm, and a few sea stories along the way.

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Woods Cop is an intense, well written account about a true wildlife warrior and his fight against the criminals who plunder our natural resources. Wasserman’s encounters with hostile, armed poachers in the backwoods of Pennsylvania is sure to keep you resisting pause until the last chapter has been heard. It's a book that will make you think about it long after you put it down. A book about a thin green line of dedicated game wardens, vastly outnumbered, who risk their lives on a daily basis in order to protect our wildlife for future generations to come.

For 36 years, from Lincoln to Teddy Roosevelt, Tom Pendel saw the daily comings and goings at the center of American political life in the White House. As doorkeeper, he saw senators, congressmen, royalty, citizens, and scoundrels appear on the White House steps.

After 30 years as a professor in the field of communication studies, Dr. Smith reminisces about some of his experiences and how his race and differently abled intersectionality have influenced documented encounters. As a Black and totally blind individual, he muses about how this distinction has both colored and shed light on what might have been innocuous or unremarkable encounters otherwise.

Explore ‘Every Day Dad Strength' for a hilarious guide to the first five years of fatherhood. Perfect for new dads that are anticipating the joys and messes of new dad life but also a nostalgic listen for the seasoned dad for reliving the early years with a laugh. This book offers wisdom, humor, and a reminder of the joys hidden in the chaos of parenting. It's your go-to for enhancing dad strength, embracing the madness, and celebrating the unforgettable journey of raising kids.

It has been famously pointed out that the Holy Roman Empire was neither holy, nor Roman, but it was also not an empire in the sense people expect when hearing the term. In theory, the emperor was the highest prince in Christendom, and his dominion extended the length and breadth of Western Europe. The empire had been created by the papacy in 801 when Pope Leo III famously crowned the supposedly unwitting Charlemagne in Saint Peter’s Basilica, intending to recreate the Western Roman Empire.

It has been famously pointed out that the Holy Roman Empire was neither holy, nor Roman, but it was also not an empire in the sense people expect when hearing the term. In theory, the emperor was the highest prince in Christendom, and his dominion extended the length and breadth of Western Europe. The empire had been created by the papacy in 801 when Pope Leo III famously crowned the supposedly unwitting Charlemagne in Saint Peter’s Basilica, intending to recreate the Western Roman Empire.

It has been famously pointed out that the Holy Roman Empire was neither holy, nor Roman, but it was also not an empire in the sense people expect when hearing the term. In theory, the emperor was the highest prince in Christendom, and his dominion extended the length and breadth of Western Europe. The empire had been created by the papacy in 801 when Pope Leo III famously crowned the supposedly unwitting Charlemagne in Saint Peter’s Basilica, intending to recreate the Western Roman Empire.

Eighty-four original poems, written between 1981 and 2014. Some never before published, and many others pulled from my various poetry collections of family, sports, arts, love, and places poems.

This book came out of a life-changing episode of "perfect storm" dimensions. As a 65-year-old man, life as I had known it became a force-10 gale. My career had crashed, my marriage of 27 years had ended suddenly, and I was nearly broke. AA was no longer the help it had been for me - no longer the flotation device or life preserver tossed to a victim who had washed overboard. Instead, it offered virtually no solutions at all - because I had finally outgrown it - and according to AA, you're not supposed to do that.

"THE QUICK AND DIRTY GUIDE TO PERSONAL AND SMALL BUSINESS BRANDING" is a comprehensive and practical handbook that takes you on a journey to build and establish a strong brand for your small business. Written by an experienced entrepreneur who has successfully navigated branding challenges, this book provides valuable insights, tips, and step-by-step guidance to help you create a compelling brand identity.

En 1618 una disputa religiosa entre los partidarios de la reforma y los de la contrarreforma dio inicio a un conflicto armado que marcaría el futuro del continente europeo. Durante tres décadas las grandes potencias del viejo mundo se enfrentaron en busca de la hegemonía absoluta en una guerra devastadora que trajo consigo hambre, muerte y desolación.

A bullied, fat kid from Brooklyn with no connections or money, grows up to become the king of a comedy club empire. Al Martin’s intimate, controversial, heartfelt, memoir penned during the Covid 19 crisis which took his beloved sister’s life, vividly recounts his story from bombing as a comic, to the constant struggles he overcame to acquire some of the most successful comedy clubs in Manhattan.