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Talent in the workplace is increasingly identified as a key factor in determining success. If effectively managed it has the potential to be a productive resource capable of adding value and competitive advantage to an organization. The Talent Powered Organization takes a strategic yet practical view of talent. Drawing on research and real-life experiences with clients, the authors provide a series of conceptual frameworks to attract, develop, and retain the best workforce.

In this exciting continuation of the VIVATERA series, Naomi Everstar, rescued by living magic, must restore balance to a world stained by unnatural death. However, rejoining the six stones will destroy Naomi’s sisters, daughters of King Prolius cursed by their father’s “gift”. As her friends scatter across the country in search of the missing princesses and the amulets that possess them, Naomi hurtles headlong into a deadly trap set by an ancient evil. Reynolds fulfills his duty to protect her, but his actions cause her to doubt whether he stays for love or only honor. When damned souls demand her sacrifice, will Reynolds’ guilt leave her to the mercy of the man who once plunged a blade into her heart?

In The Balanced Wealth Approach, certified financial planner and wealth manager Tom Hine reframes the retirement discussion by placing the emphasis on healthcare as much as wealthcare.

These days, between taxes and consumption, many people have nothing left to invest. Tom Curran will show you that it doesn't have to be that way, and he will advise you on how to change that. That means not just financial strategies but emotional intelligence because if spending and saving money were simply logical matters, most people would have plenty. Regardless of how smart or logical you are, when it comes to making decisions, emotion is the great neutralizer. With Investing Ahead, Curran has spelled out the eight investment essentials that have made him—and his clients—wealthy.

Pete turns up in Ambrosia in time to watch the strangest grocery stocking experience he’s ever laid eyes on. Turns out Ambrosia has a pact with the vampires: Their weakest and most vulnerable in exchange for all the goods they need to keep the dying town afloat one more month.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Unless you’re A Cat Named Sam. Scaredy-cat Sam wants to enjoy the Christmas season, but Liza’s plans for Christmas Eve dinner have spoiled his holiday cheer. Join Sam on this adventure and find out why it is so important to listen closely to others.

With the loss of Reynolds, Naomi retreats with Taren to the safety of Linnonbury and learns the deep histories of Parbraven and the demands the Vivatera will make of her. None but she possesses magic powerful enough to prevent the UnderGod Shon from escaping to the surface, but using it will cost her life. As the remaining daughters of Prolius return to Southwick and the origins of their magic, Sharrod prepares to open the gate to the Underworld, capturing their stones one by one.

On the first season of Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. Johns, we’re examining the impact of one arguably among the most consequential Supreme Court cases, Brown vs the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. As we acknowledge the 70th anniversary of the first Brown decision we’re still grappling with questions about the effects and impact of Brown.

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America’s Romance with the English Garden is the story of tastemakers and homemakers, of savvy businessmen and a growing American middle class eager to buy their products. It’s also the story of the beginnings of the modern garden industry, which seduced the masses with its images and fixed the English garden in the mind of the American consumer. Seed and nursery catalogs delivered aspirational images to front doorsteps from California to Maine, and the English garden became the look of America.

A grisly collection of despicable crimes told by some of the world's best writers.

An Irish grandfather's memoir of his childhood in the Connemara region of Ireland from 1936 and beyond to his life as an immigrant coming to America in 1958. His story of the women he loved and lost, the adventures of trying to make it in New York with little formal education and struggling to achieve the American dream. Passionately told with humor, a no-holds-barred story spanning over 70 years, authored for his children and grandchildren, will be greatly enjoyed by everyone.

Willst du die Passagiere retten – oder deine Familie? Coastal Airways Flug 416 hat den Flughafen von Los Angeles gerade verlassen, als Kapitän Bill Hoffman einen Anruf erhält. Ein Entführer hat seine Frau und Kinder in seine Gewalt gebracht und stellt Bill vor eine schreckliche Wahl: Entweder bringt er das Flugzeug mit 149 Menschen an Bord zum Absturz, oder seine Familie wird getötet. Zwar gelingt es Bill, die Crew über die Lage zu informieren, doch irgendwo in der Maschine befindet sich noch ein Komplize des Entführers. Und Bill weiß nicht, wem er vertrauen kann.

Ten years after the end of the American involvement in the Vietnam War, a career Foreign Service officer, Thomas J. Corcoran, set down in writing his thoughts on the history of US State Department policy during America's involvement with South Vietnam. Like many Americans of his generation, he was perplexed by the failure of America to achieve its goals in South Vietnam. As an ambassador and with over thirty years of diplomatic experience he brought to his analysis a long and rich personal experience with events in Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

On March 13, 2013, the world waited in hushed anticipation for the announcement of the new successor of Peter and leader of the Roman Catholic Church. For weeks the news had been filled with discussions and speculation of leading papabili. Now, finally, the new pope would be revealed. But when Jorge Mario Bergoglio appeared, the world was momentarily stunned. Who was this humble cardinal from Argentina who emerged onto the loggia, choosing the name Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi?

England im Jahr 1882: Es ist Nacht, eine junge Dienstmagd ist auf der Flucht vor der Rache ihres Herrn. Mit allerletzter Kraft schafft sie es, sich in den Waggon eines Güterzugs zu retten – nur um dort eine Entdeckung zu machen, die ihr Leben für immer verändern wird: ein Baby, dessen Haut in einem blauen Schimmer leuchtet. Damit beginnt ein Abenteuer, das von England, in den Wilden Westen bis nach Tokio und an die Grenzen des Vorstellbaren führt. Ein Abenteuer voll Magie, Wunder und tödlicher Geheimnisse.

The mercenaries of the Stone & Shield have fulfilled their contract for the Emrosian Empire. Now, it's time to get paid. But a long march and an unforgiving past stand between them and the capital of Emros City. After years of fighting, the wasting sickness that has plagued Emperor Dremnes has finally claimed his life. What will come of the Empire under the control of his untried son Ras Dremnes II?

Willst du die Passagiere retten – oder deine Familie? Coastal Airways Flug 416 hat den Flughafen von Los Angeles gerade verlassen, als Kapitän Bill Hoffman einen Anruf erhält. Ein Entführer hat seine Frau und Kinder in seine Gewalt gebracht und stellt Bill vor eine schreckliche Wahl: Entweder bringt er das Flugzeug mit 149 Menschen an Bord zum Absturz, oder seine Familie wird getötet. Zwar gelingt es Bill, die Crew über die Lage zu informieren, doch irgendwo in der Maschine befindet sich noch ein Komplize des Entführers.

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This is an enchanting book filled with wondrous folk-tales from India, replete with explanatory notes.