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One hundred fifty years after the end of slavery and nearly 60 years after the passage of the civil rights laws of the 1960s, average Black household wealth in the 21st century remains a fraction of the median assets of other racial, ethnic, and immigrant populations. There are many reasons, but this book is about one: two centuries of governmental encouragement of periodic sustained surges in immigration. Governmental policies and actions have enabled employers to depress Black wages and to avoid hiring African Americans altogether.

A timely, “solidly researched [and] gracefully written” (The Wall Street Journal) biography of President Andrew Jackson that offers a fresh reexamination of this charismatic figure in the context of American populism—connecting the complex man and the politician to a longer history of division, dissent, and partisanship that has come to define our current times.

Operation Tidal Wave tells the story of the bloodiest air battle in the history of war. It is about 1,700 airmen who set out to bomb the oil refineries surrounding the city of Ploesti, Romania, on August 1, 1943. Success, they thought, would be a force in ending the war. Success, instead, was extremely limited, and 500 airmen were killed, wounded, captured, or interned. Negligible damage resulted at the Ploesti refineries, and a few months later, they were operating at 100 percent capacity.

In this new edition of his guide to unleashing employees' full potential, Mark Murphy explains why true employee motivation is not achieved by focusing on making your people "happy". The most effective leaders are the ones who respect their people enough to push them to deliver real results - to become Hundred Percenters.

This is an up-close journey into one of the most controversial events in recent history, the January 6 Trump rally. This story is told firsthand, as I recall how I hit the ground that day and conducted some amazing interviews. I attended this event as both a supporter of Trump and a journalist, so that being said, this piece is subjective. Also, I was already in a vehicle leaving DC when the riots began to take place, so I had no part in any "insurrection", nor did I have any knowledge of anything of the sort happening. All names have been changed!

Roy Sharples draws on decades of experience at the vanguard of business innovation and a deep affinity for applying an artistic instinct to explore these questions, offering novel solutions. Building on a broad survey of the misfits who defined the modern world, from Dada to Elon Musk and Bauhaus to Acid House, he explores what makes the creative mind tick. He also examines the conditions that nourish creativity in organizations of all sizes, from artists to corporations to civilizations.

Rattraper le temps perdu. Lise et Cerise n'ont en commun que la rime. Tout oppose la mère et la fille. D'ailleurs c'est simple, Lise voulait un garçon. À la mort d'Axel, mari et père adoré, les deux femmes se retrouvent en tête à tête, et se repoussent comme des aimants réfractaires. Mais une inconnue s'invite dans l'équation. Elle efface tout, même les ressentiments, et apporte d'inespérées retrouvailles. Car il n'est jamais trop tard pour s'aimer...

21 Stories from the Zzone is a collection of short stories situated within the Sapien Overlords universe. Some of them reveal the background of what happened before the Greatest War, a cataclysmic event that shook humanity to its core and brought a significant change to the world. Others deal with the consequences of that event, and the rise of the newly-established world government called the United Zzone Federation and its AI counterpart, Zetwork. A few remaining stories examine this project's future as humanity reaches for the stars and into the unknown galaxy.

Have you ever wanted to be able to change your life in some way? Be it taking out the things that you don't like or adding in certain things that will make you more successful, this book will show you how to do it. You will find everything you need to know in order to leverage habits for your own purposes.

Ronnie Fox wanted nothing more than to live a life that would honor God. But when a debilitating stroke takes away his job and his health, Ronnie falls into the trap of believing he can beat the odds with God’s help. His faith is shaken, and he is left wrestling with more questions than answers. You are invited to join Ronnie as he wrestles with God not always answering his prayers. It is not the miracle he prayed for; it is something far better.

A gentle story that captures the humor and quiet magic of the relationship between a young girl and her grandfather. Told in Roy’s distinctive style, this series of anecdotes, life lessons, and inventive half-truths is rich in authenticity and charm as Bamps explains the world to Bronwen during their walks together through the countryside.

Shane is in trouble with his Dom again. He can’t help making matters worse for himself. He wants to please Julien, make him happy, and be the perfect sub for him. No matter how hard Shane tries, something or someone always seems to slow their progress. Often, Shane gets in his own way, lying and breaking rules. This time, there are a couple of people trying to ruin their relationship.

Rhodri hates Wednesdays. Before his father left home for good, Wednesdays were something special - now, they are taken up by tests and his so far unsuccessful efforts to get on the school football team. But all this changes when Rhodri meets Idris, one of King Arthur’s legendary court, who wants nothing more than to achieve his full knight status and gain a seat at Arthur’s Round Table - and the two decide to work together to achieve their aims.

In this collection of 20 short tales, Roy Noble celebrates the fascinating histories and traditional stories rooted in Wales, some canonical, and others less known today, but equally deserving of attention, such as the spirit of Penderyn and the maid of Cefn Ydfa. Seamlessly blending anecdote and personal insight with historical detail, Roy has compiled a selection of humorous and engrosing explorations of traditional Wales and suffused each with his passion, knowledge, and natural gift for storytelling.

Imagine how great it would be to cut costs and grow your business beyond your wildest expectations by “remoting it” with outstanding global freelance talent. Discover how you can eliminate the expense of maintaining an office and many other costs with this approach. Get ready to ditch the office and experience the freedom of working from anywhere while leading a booming business.

In this book, we will cover what true leadership is all about. A true leader knows what he or she must do to turn around a sinking ship, from resilience to handling pressure, to building his or her A-team, cutting costs without cutting meaning, disrupting the business models, opening new markets, preserving cash, grooming the next wave of high potential leaders, and keeping the shareholders happy (and profitable!).

This among Christians is a season of persecution. When, therefore, faith is greatly agitated, and the Church burning, as represented by the bush, then the Gnostics break out, then the Valentinians creep forth, then all the opponents of martyrdom bubble up, being themselves also hot to strike, penetrate, kill.

Shane O’Rourke screws up. He has the best intentions, but doesn’t always think things through. He means well, really he does. Shane gives up his old habits of stealing, lying, and using drugs, but he isn’t the perfect sub. He has some slip-ups here and there. He loves his Dom, and desires to please him in every way. Shane is determined to be honest, but when he finds himself in a big mess, he would do anything to not disappoint his Dom. He fears losing Julien’s love and care. One mess leads Shane into another. And this one threatens more than just his contract.

British food has changed remarkably in the last half century. As we have become wealthier and more discerning, our food has Europeanised (pizza is children's favourite food) and internationalised (we eat the world's cuisines), yet our food culture remains fragmented, a mix of mass 'ultra-processed' substances alongside food as varied and good as anywhere else on the planet. This book takes stock of the UK food system: where it comes from, what we eat, its impact, fragilities and strengths. It is a book on the politics of food.

Mike Napper went from living on the streets, to becoming a respected policeman, a wealthy businessman, and now a successful missionary serving in northwest Africa. Mike and his wife have three daughters, one son and two granddaughters. He holds a PhD in leadership and has a passion to see people come to know Jesus Christ as their savior. Before becoming a missionary Mike grew up in the welfare system, foster care, living in Salvation Army shelters, even eating out of trash cans. He had succumbed to a life of hopeless tragedy until he said “yes” to Jesus.