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Slagar the Fox is bent on revenge—and determined to bring death and destruction to Redwall. Gathering his evil band around him, Slagar plots to strike at the heart of the Abbey. His cunning and cowardly plan is to steal the Redwall children—and Mattimeo, Matthias's son, is to be the biggest prize of all.

A lean strategy is about gaining a competitive edge by offering better quality products at competitive prices and making a sustainable profit by eliminating waste through engaging employees in discovering deeper ways to think about their own jobs and smarter ways of working together. In its current form, lean has been radically effective, but its true powers have yet to be harnessed. The Lean Strategy harnesses that power and delivers a new way of creating value from lean.

Rousseau's Discourse sets out to explore the origin of inequality among people, a journey that sees him trace the evolution of humans from the savage man to the foundations of civil society. With verve and passion, the philosopher argues that the birth of private property was the "beginning of evil". Throughout the book we are led to consider the development of language, reason, self-preservation, benevolence, pity, and law - all through the lens of perhaps the most original thinker of the 18th century.

What if the way we understand our world is wrong? What if it isn't politicians and events that shape our lives but secret deals made by people you've never heard of? This book tells the story of the secret deals that are changing the world and revolutionising everything we do, including money, the food we eat, what we buy and the drugs we take to stay well. These deals never make the news: they are made high up in boardrooms, on golf courses and in luxury cars, each sealed by world-changing handshakes.

Quand il était au collège, Jacques Bainville n'aimait pas l'histoire. Que discerner dans ce tissu de drames sans suite, cette mêlée, ce chaos...

Dans ce premier tome d'une série de cinq, Jacques Lacoursière raconte avec force détails l'arrivée des Français, leur cohabitation avec les autochtones, leur épopée à travers le continent, leur adaptation, les guerres anglo-françaises, la défaite ultime, les débuts d'une étonnante survivance et un cadeau piégé: le pouvoir parlementaire. Cet ouvrage se termine en effet avec la séparation du Haut-Canada (l'Ontario) et la mise en place audacieuse, en 1791, d'une nouvelle constitution.

Russia is rich in martial traditions deriving from a highly diverse population. Sambo—developed by the Soviet Red Army—became the most recognize martial art associated with Russia mainly because of its presence in international competitions. Another style to become recognized for its great practicality and encompassing training regimen is Systema. Originally created for Russian Special Operations Units, Systema’s teaching gradually spread world-wide after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. This anthology contains writings about Systema and Sambo that present essential information ...

General Bushnell, head of the top secret government agency Alintel, is willing to use any means necessary to get his own flying saucer. Peter Keller eagerly follows every lead in hopes of solving the mystery of UFOs. Meanwhile, alien abductee Rachel Rand simply seeks the truth. But the one man who has some answers is a faceless mastermind known as Vulcan.

These are the famous opening words of a treatise that has stirred vigorous debate ever since its first publication in 1762. Rejecting the view that anyone has a natural right to wield authority over others, Rousseau argues instead for a pact, or 'social contract', that should exist between all the citizens of a state and that should be the source of sovereign power.

In "Mo Incarnate," Rachel, Tina, and Ethan prepare for their most terrifying battle yet as the true form of the ancient Harbinger is unleashed. With Mo more powerful than ever, the trio must confront their deepest fears or face annihilation. Dark magic, relentless nightmares, and the return of a familiar evil will test their limits. The final showdown promises horrors beyond imagination, where survival is only the beginning.

Debunking much of the received wisdom regarding the sources of leadership team dysfunctionality, Leadership Team Alignment presents a targeted strategy for building and managing a top executive team to gain competitive advantage. Frederic Godart and Jacques Neatby bring a wealth of practical experience and in-depth knowledge, with over eight hundred hours of direct observation with more than fifty leadership teams across the globe and thousands of hours working with executives.

Professor Van Dusen solves a variety of different mysteries together with his friend, Hutchinson Hatch, a reporter for a fictional newspaper called The Daily New Yorker. The professor is known as the "Thinking Machine", and he solves problems by the remorseless application of logic. In this story, he thinks his way out of a maximum-security prison.

La adolescencia es un periodo crucial en lo que se refiere al desarrollo y consolidacion de la autoestima. Es en ese momento de la vida cuando cada individuo debe encontrar su identidad y, para hacerlo, el joven debe correr el riesgo de tomar distancia respecto a sus padres. Y si dar confianza es la primera tarea que deben cumplir los padres, como hacerlo, como ayudarlo a reconocerse, como ensenarle a cooperar, como guiarlo al exito?

This book attempts to teach Swift Programming, from Novice to Expert. Topics covered include: • Swift • Frameworks and APIs • Data Structures and Algorithms • Mathematics • Data Science and Machine Learning • IO and Databases • Cryptography and Hacking • Networking • Fast-running Code • Blockchain • .... And more

This audiobook will help a parent understand the value of the time spent in youth sports. It's a helpful tool for parents and coaches to evaluate the progress of a youngster not just in a sport but in their level of confidence in life, their leadership skills, their growth as a person, and the way they relate to others. This is a great tool if you're a new parent or in the middle stages parenting it provides you with ideas and exmples to help you develop a great foundation for your children success in sports and other areas of life.

El Contrato Social, escrito por Rousseau en 1762, es un tratado político fundamental que defiende la idea de un contrato social basado en la voluntad general de la población. Rousseau argumenta que la soberanía debe residir en el pueblo y que los individuos deben someterse a la voluntad colectiva para preservar la libertad y la igualdad. La obra discute los conceptos de democracia directa, la importancia de la participación ciudadana y la necesidad de un gobierno legítimo basado en el consentimiento de la población.

In the ruthless underworld of Devonshire, power is everything—and the Toad Cartels will stop at nothing to hold onto it. As old enemies resurface and new alliances are forged in blood, the stakes have never been higher. Reggie Tuttle must navigate deadly betrayals and brutal battles, all while facing a shadowy threat from London’s most feared crime syndicates. With everything on the line, the only rule is survival—but even that may come at a devastating cost.

In a world left scorched by Marv's dark magic, Anna and her warriors must navigate a desolate wasteland filled with new horrors. As they search for ancient power and legendary allies, their journey to stop the Dark Empire grows even more perilous. Will they find the strength to confront an evil beyond their understanding, or will the world fall to the violent Fimbulwinter? An epic saga of survival, magic, and destiny awaits.

In the late 21st century, the world has changed drastically. Digital lives have overtaken physical human lives, and most of the non-residential buildings left are cafés, restaurants, and essential businesses. Gas stations still operate due to the rise of energy costs and fear of a tyrannical government shutting off power for the masses. When a virus is unleashed and fills the world with flesh-easting zombies, J, a tech entrepreneur from the San Francisco Bay Area, must fight for survival using his skills and wit.

Then you don't mind sitting by a vampire's tomb at midnight. Or being locked up with the mummies in a dark museum. Or you might like to join the mysterious boy who lurks in the shadows at Saint Michael's. Or the ghost who waits by the side of the road. Or maybe, when you are home alone, you'd like to listen to these spine-chilling tales...and try to believe they won't happen to you!