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Many have heard the legend of the Jersey Devil of the Pine Barrens, but what about his relative in Somerset County? The Great Swamp Devil was captured by an American Patriot, terrorized a Victorian family and was rediscovered by Depression-era adventurers. Clearly, Somerset County has a rich oral tr... More

First published in 1985. Although Bukharin wrote against the background of the Russian Revolution, the very change in political climate is always relevant. How exactly is the transition from capitalism to socialism conceived and achieved? Michael Haynes' study shows that the theoretical applicabilit... More

A decade in the writing, the haunting story of a son's quest to understand the mystery of his father's death--a universal memoir about the secrets families keep and the role they play in making us who we are.Michael Hainey had just turned six when his uncle knocked on his family's back door one morn... More

Ever look around your house and get bored with the things you have? Too ordinary? Used it a million times? With Instructables.com's latest compilation, Souped Up, you can turn your ordinary into the extraordinary. Learn how to: Brew a cup of coffee with Twitter Make ice cubes crystal clear Bui... More

Combining a stimulating blend of academic authority and senior practitioner experience, this book tackles the principle of openness to official documentation and information flow. It covers important areas such as the Hutton Report into the death of Dr David Kelly, the freedom of speech in democrati... More

The story of Madeline Morgan, the activist educator who brought Black history to one of the nation&’s largest and most segregated school systemsA Worthy Piece of Work tells the story of Madeline Morgan (later Madeline Stratton Morris), a teacher and an activist in WWII-era Chicago, who fought her ow... More

A knight possessed by demons, an ambitious monk skilled in exorcism, and a bloody Crusade that ends in a terrible siege lie at the heart of Michael Alexander Eisner's action-packed medieval adventure of Christian warriors and Muslim infidels in the Holy Land.Francisco de Montcada, the young Spanish ... More

The contributions to this edited volume discuss constitutional politics in 20 Central and Eastern European countries. The country chapters describe all constitutional amendments and new constitutions after the first post-communist constitution-making, all failed amendment attempts, and the politica... More

Empowered YOUth: A Father and Son’s Journey to Conscious Living is the heartfelt story of Michael and Jeffrey Eisen who rose up from a tumultuous, emotional past to come together in a loving, respectful relationship as father and son; coach and student. Through this engaging narrative they help deco... More

Depression is a painful place to be - but you don't have to stay there. This pocket guide is designed to help you break free from depression and move towards the life you want. Packed full of guidance, techniques and practical exercises grounded in the latest behavioural science, this book will help... More

Depression is a painful place to be - but you don't have to stay there. This pocket guide is designed to help you break free from depression and move towards the life you want. Packed full of guidance, techniques and practical exercises grounded in the latest behavioural science, this book will help... More

All organizations have an interest in ensuring that their leaders make good and timely decisions, but good decision making-so vital to effective leadership-is not a skill that comes naturally to every leader. Studies of what Nobel laureate and noted expert on decision making Daniel Kahneman terms "s... More

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It has been said that the records of singer and actress Julie London were purchased for their provocative, full-color cover photographs as frequently as they were for the music contained in their grooves. During the 1950s and '60s, her piercing blue eyes, strawberry blonde hair, and shapely figure w... More

Eight true stories show that Leaders today aren't just bosses, they're self-starters who take charge even when they haven't been given a charge. Upward leaders get results by helping their superiors lead. They make sure that good ideas don't die on the vine because a boss's understanding doesn't r... More

Haunted houses, a vanishing schoolgirl, a stolen horse, and a self-proclaimed witch are the ingredients of this mystery. An exasperated Superintendent Hudspith describes the situation to Inspector Appleby as a "sort of hodge-podge of fantasy and adventure."... More

The Go Point--the moment of truth when you have to say "yes" or "no" when it's time to get off the fence. Michael Useem--through dramatic storytelling--shows how to master the art and science of being decisive. He places you smack in the middle of people facing their go point, where actions--or l... More

Are you ready for the leadership moment? Merck's Roy Vagelos commits millions of dollars to develop a drug needed only by people who can't afford it · Eugene Kranz struggles to bring the Apollo 13 astronauts home after an explosion rips through their spacecraft · Arlene Blum organizes the first wom... More

&“If you&’re not living on the edge, you&’re taking up too much space.&” —Jim Whittaker, first American to climb Mt. Everest A leader&’s job—in a radically changing world—is standing on the cliff edge, getting a grip on unfamiliar landscapes, and acquiring the skills for leading the enterprise into ... More

Named to The Washington Post's 2011 List of Best Leadership BooksIn this fast-reading and illuminating expanded edition of the bestselling Leader's Checklist, world-renowned leadership expert Michael Useem deepens his examination of 15 mission-critical principles for leadersBased on the lessons from... More

Envision this scenario: An industrial manufacturer is breaking itself in three, and its board chair asks you, the chief financial officer, to step up to the helm of one of the spin-offs. You will take charge of everything, from plant operations and product marketing to human resources and governance... More

THE SECRET VANGUARD Michael Innes This novel was first published in 19 has been out of print in a hard editioH many years. Although the story opens in fault Innes country, the scene is quickly transferred to Scotland and the book develops as an adventure story of the exciting kind. Moreover, whi... More

Marvel's master of martial arts--Shang-Chi--saves the day in his first ever Little Golden Book!Meet Marvel's master of Kung Fu, Shang-Chi, as he searches for adventure in a world full of danger! As a super spy and master of the martial arts, he teams up with super-powered allies such as Iron Man and... More

It's time to fight back. In November 2016, Donald Trump lost the national popular vote--by a lot --yet managed to stumble into the White House. Trump's presidency is not just an indictment of our political system--it's an affront to our core values as a nation. How could such an ignorant autocra... More