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Four Seasons

One Family's Transformation Through Tragedy and Triumph

By: Chris Widener

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Four Seasons

One Family's Transformation Through Tragedy and Triumph

By: Chris Widener

Are you prepared for the inevitable? At some point in your life, you will contemplate the end and question what it is like to depart from the only thing you’ve known. Hesitation and uncertainty might consume you to the core, or a sensation of comfort and contentment will set you free. In Four Seasons, Chris Widener shares the relatable journey of Jonathan Blake and his family through a year in their life, confronted with unavoidable tragedy. After he is diagnosed with cancer, Jonathan reflects on the growth of his children, watching them take life into their own hands and create light in the darkest of times. The Blakes encounter the grandest of joys through the celebrations marking the passing of special events, as well as the withering burden of the painful paths we are all expected to travel at different times. With life coming to a halt, he cherishes every waking moment and doesn’t allow fate to slow him down or hold him back from making change. Honest and heartfelt, delicate and intense, Four Seasons is both a beautiful celebration and a shocking aftermath. The four seasons of life are guaranteed; they will come eventually to everyone. This is the story of how the four seasons came to one family and how they lived through them with courage, strength, and purpose. Jonathan’s journey reminds us that there is a balance in life—celebrating the joys it brings and the sorrows of death. Now it’s up to you... will you take your turn putting yourself in someone else’s shoes, visualizing life through the perspective of another? Are you ready to see a glimpse of reality?

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Blackstone Publishing

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1641466596

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Jim Rohn's 8 Best Success Lessons

By: Chris Widener

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Jim Rohn's 8 Best Success Lessons

By: Chris Widener

The top 8 success lessons of all time by Jim Rohn represent the most important success lessons taught by America’s Business Philosopher. Chris Widener, who was personally mentored by Jim Rohn for 7-years, takes an intimate look at the ideas that shaped the career of this motivational legend. Chris shares an insider’s view into the background behind Jim Rohn’s most popular ideas on success. In order to achieve success in business, these top 8 principles will act as a roadmap in your quest to achieve greatness. Chris has written books with Jim Rohn, travelled together and did business together with Jim on the world’ largest stages for professional speakers. Never before has a collection of Jim Rohn’s best ideas been distilled into a short 1-hour spa for the mind. Told by master speaker Chris Widener, these ideas will come alive as you seek to apply these success principles to your life.

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1613396899

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Secrets to Life and Happiness

By: Chris Widener

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Secrets to Life and Happiness

By: Chris Widener

Everybody is in search of Happiness. Everybody. People may have a wide variety of goals in regard to how much money they make or the lifestyle they lead but the one thing that ties all of humanity together is a desire to be happy in whatever life they choose. In Secrets to Life and Happiness, best-selling author and world-renowned speaker Chris Widener teaches the secrets to living a happy life. He helps you understand the proper perspectives and mental attitudes that truly happy people implement in their own lives. Chris gives you strategies to help you understand how to live a life completely fulfilled, happy, and filled with joy.

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1641463589

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The Art of Influence

Persuading Others Begins With You

By: Chris Widener

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The Art of Influence

Persuading Others Begins With You

By: Chris Widener

From Chris Widener, the author of the breakout bestseller The Angel Inside, comes an inspiring new parable on the power of influence. The Art of Influence will make you think twice about everything you've ever learned about influence. As Chris Widener’s inspiring story reveals, it’s not something you "do" to other people but rather something that starts with how you shape and transform your own life. Forget about manipulation and slick fast-talking; The Art of Influence teaches that your ability to influence others begins from within.

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Crown Currency

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0385526741

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Lasting Impact

How to Create a Life and Business that Lives Beyond You

By: Chris Widener

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Lasting Impact

How to Create a Life and Business that Lives Beyond You

By: Chris Widener

Everyone has within them the desire to know that their life matters. Deep inside the human heart is a quest to make an impact on the world around them. They want to know that when they are gone their life and work will have left the world a better place than it was before. Some people have worldwide impact while others have national impact and others have local impact, but regardless of the size of your impact you were made to make an impact on those around you! In this book, Lasting Impact, Chris Widener makes the case that you were designed to make an impact. It is part of your destiny. He gives you not only the philosophy of impact but the actions to take in order to ensure your life’s work will extend for generations.

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1641465360

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Real Man's Handbook

12 Commitments of a Real Man

By: Larry Wingett,Chris Widener

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Real Man's Handbook

12 Commitments of a Real Man

By: Larry Wingett,Chris Widener

There was a time when everyone knew what a real man was… now, with changing times, values and roles, many men struggle with what it means to be a “real man” in the 21st Century. What does a real man look like? How does he act? What are his values and morals? What role does a real man play in society? The 12 commitments that Chris and Larry share cover the gamut of life, from family, including your spouse and children, work, health, finances, service, and friendships. This little book is thought-provoking. It will both challenge you as well as encourage you. Most importantly, it will cause you to think about what kind of man you are and what kind of man you can become.

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1641463600

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7 Years with Jim Rohn

Mentored by a Master

By: Chris Widener

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7 Years with Jim Rohn

Mentored by a Master

By: Chris Widener

For the first time in history, Chris shares his insights on what made Jim Rohn tick during his years as speaker, author and leader. For 7 years, best-selling author and speaker Chris Widener was personally mentored by Jim Rohn. In this time, Chris travelled with Jim Rohn and absorbed his business acumen first-hand. Chris gives readers a rare glimpse into the greatness of this man, who was considered America’s #1 business philosopher. Through Chris’ eyes, you’ll learn first-hand what it would be like to sit and have a conversation over a meal with Jim Rohn, ride a plane side-by-side and work on his books. Chris illuminates nuggets of wisdom he learned while being mentored by Jim Rohn, which can have a substantial impact on your business. Discover Jim Rohn like you never have before through the eyes of this master storyteller, Chris Widener.

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1613396880

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The Case for Network Marketing

One of the World's Most Misunderstood Businesses Made Simple

By: Chris Widener

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The Case for Network Marketing

One of the World's Most Misunderstood Businesses Made Simple

By: Chris Widener

Chris Widener, one of America’s Top Business Minds, provides a simple explanation on the power of one of the world’s most unique and misunderstood businesses today. Take an in-depth look at Network Marketing through a comparison of traditional businesses. Discover how an MLM business has unlimited power to produce wealth. There are really only two ways you can make money in this world, and they represent the two economic systems: the wage system and the profit system. Network Marketing represents the profit system and is the single most successful method of starting a business with very little investment. In this book you will discover: A Comparison of Business ModelsNetwork Marketing versus a Pyramid SchemeThe Wage System and Profit SystemThe Network Marketing Advantage The Case for Network Marketing will show you that it doesn’t matter where you start, or whether you have a college degree. In this profit system, Chris Widener clearly illustrates this unique opportunity to become famously wealthy.

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1613398069

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The Angel Inside

Michelangelo's Secrets for Following Your Passion and Finding the Work You Love

By: Chris Widener

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The Angel Inside

Michelangelo's Secrets for Following Your Passion and Finding the Work You Love

By: Chris Widener

There will come a time when you must decide to lead the life someone else has chosen for you…or the life you want. According to legend, when a young boy asked the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo why he was working so hard hitting the block of marble that would eventually become his greatest sculpture, David, the artist replied, “Young man, there is an angel inside this rock, and I am setting him free.” In The Angel Inside, the renowned consultant and career coach Chris Widener uses Michelangelo’s words to explore the hidden potential that exists within us all. In this unforgettable tale, Tom Cook, a disillusioned American businessman, has traveled to Italy looking for direction in his life. In Florence, the last city on his tour, Tom meets a mysterious old man who opens his eyes to the art and life of Michelangelo and reveals what the artist’s work can teach him—and all of us—about the power of following your passion. Among the lessons that Tom learns over the course of the next day: The beauty is in the details Your hand creates what your mind conceives All great accomplishments start with a single swift action No one begins by creating the Sistine Chapel Whether you’re looking for a way to reinvigorate your career or searching for the courage to begin a new one, THE ANGEL INSIDE is a must-read if you want to find true meaning in your life and work. The break-out business parable that’s already sold more than 70,000 copies, The Angel Inside tells the story of a young man searching for meaning in his work and finding it in an unlikely place: the life and art of Michelangelo.

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0307719537

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Building a 6 Figure Sales Career

How to Develop the 4 Golden Pillars of Sales Success

By: Chris Widener

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Building a 6 Figure Sales Career

How to Develop the 4 Golden Pillars of Sales Success

By: Chris Widener

Do you know a person who just seems to “have it all” when it comes to closing sales deals? What is it about that person that makes them wealthy? In this program, best-selling author Chris Widener outlines the tools to gain trust, build respect, develop admiration and create loyalty with everyone you meet. Chris has used these skills to build a successful speaking career, which has led to him sharing the stage with US Presidents, NFL players and being asked to speak at Harvard Business School. The beauty of Chris’ approach is that anyone can develop these skills by following the 4 golden pillars of selling. Chris shares amusing stories of success in this fast moving program which have motivated and inspired hundreds of thousands of people around the globe. Chris breaks down his process into 4 simple steps to get your sales career on the fast track. The information in Chris’ program can double your sales revenues, but will cost you income if you don’t know these essential steps. Get your sales career on the right path this year.

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The Angel Inside

Michelangelo's Secrets for Following Your Passion and Finding the Work You Love

By: Chris Widener

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Michelangelo's Secrets for Following Your Passion and Finding the Work You Love

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Four Seasons

One Family's Transformation Through Tragedy and Triumph

By: Chris Widener

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One Family's Transformation Through Tragedy and Triumph

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1641466596

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Jim Rohn's 3 Philosophies for Network Marketing Success

By: Chris Widener

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Jim Rohn's 3 Philosophies for Network Marketing Success

By: Chris Widener

Network marketing has never been easier, when you have the right mindset. If you apply yourself to these 3 direct selling ideas taught by Jim Rohn, developing a lucrative second stream of income is right around the corner. Learn the philosophies that million dollar earners in network marketing use to earn the lifestyle that you dream about today. These 3 philosophies have been used by tens of thousands of high income earners to build an army of motivated people in their downline. Imagine what you can do with Jim Rohn’s top 3 success principles of network marketing in your recruiting efforts and in motivating people to achieve their dreams. Put the power of ideas to work in your business today.

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1613397194

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Lasting Impact

How to Create a Life and Business that Lives Beyond You

By: Chris Widener

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How to Create a Life and Business that Lives Beyond You

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The Art of Influence

Persuading Others Begins With You

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Persuading Others Begins With You

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Building a 6 Figure Sales Career

How to Develop the 4 Golden Pillars of Sales Success

By: Chris Widener

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How to Develop the 4 Golden Pillars of Sales Success

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Secrets to Life and Happiness

By: Chris Widener

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The Case for Network Marketing

One of the World's Most Misunderstood Businesses Made Simple

By: Chris Widener

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One of the World's Most Misunderstood Businesses Made Simple

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Leadership Rules

How to Become the Leader You Want to Be

By: Chris Widener

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Leadership Rules

How to Become the Leader You Want to Be

By: Chris Widener

An inspiring business fable that champions leadership for the Everyman From bestselling author Chris Widener comes a compelling new story showing what you give and get when you lead. The story follows down-cast protagonist Mike Keller who, recently separated from his wife and demoted at work, must relocate to a rural factory-town in Texas. There, Mike encounters the deep-rooted traditions of Texas high school football, and in the process learns everything business school didn't teach him about leadership from the most influential man in town-the local high school football coach. Highlights the Four Rules of Leadership: You Get What You Expect, You Get What You Model, You Get What You Reward, and You Get What You Work For Advises readers, in an accessible teaching style, on how to tailor the Rules to their own circumstances Includes reflection questions as a tool to guide readers in enriching their work life, family relationships, and social interactions Leadership Rules is an engaging, refreshing tale that imparts leadership lessons easily applied to both work life and your interpersonal relationships.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470914726

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9780470914724

The Image

A Novel about God, Success, and Business

By: Chris Widener

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The Image

A Novel about God, Success, and Business

By: Chris Widener

Kate Miller, an young businesswoman, meets Susan Hart, an older woman who mentors Kate and introduces her to some of the most amazing people Kate had ever met -- all of them Christians -- and the man who leads the Bible study they share. Kate learns that she was created in God's image to experience what Jesus calls the "abundant life.

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0972626697

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Leadership Rules

How to Become the Leader You Want to Be

By: Chris Widener

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How to Become the Leader You Want to Be

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The Lies We Believe

Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life

By: Chris Thurman

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The Lies We Believe

Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life

By: Chris Thurman

In a world that is veering dangerously off course from what it calls “truth” comes a classic work that unmasks the lies we unwittingly believe, lies that destroy us and ultimately damage our emotional health, relationships, and spiritual life. In this completely revised and updated edition, psychologist Dr. Chris Thurman guides the reader through the lies we believe about ourselves, relationships, life, men, women, and, most important, God. He then unpacks the twelve essential truths for emotional health and the truth about God—the ultimate source of Truth. This easy-to-follow guide to renewing the mind helps identify problem areas and the midcourse correction needed in how we view ourselves and our world. With discussion questions and biblical support, this timeless classic is required reading to help develop the mind of Christ and be able to experience the abundant life.

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HarperChristian + ORM

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0785226346

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Pushing Pixels

Chris Georgenes’ Secret Weapons for the Modern Flash Animator

By: Chris Georgenes

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Pushing Pixels

Chris Georgenes’ Secret Weapons for the Modern Flash Animator

By: Chris Georgenes

You've got the cheats, tutorials, and how-tos. What else do you need? Go above and beyond those stop-gaps and step-by-steps with Pushing Pixels, the real-world guide to developing dynamic and fun content from conception to deployment. Whether you are animating for a short, a fun cartoon, or a mobile game, renowned Flash expert Chris Georgenes will show you his approach with various types of animation projects, from start to finish. Providing in-depth knowledge of the little-known secrets used by the pros to produce creative, professional animations, this is the go-to source for anyone looking to create great animation.

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Taylor & Francis

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1136126457

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Better the Second Time

How to Have an Amazing Second Marriage

By: Chris Widener,Denise Widener

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Better the Second Time

How to Have an Amazing Second Marriage

By: Chris Widener,Denise Widener

Do you wish you could beat the odds and have a thriving second marriage? While research shows that 67% of second marriages fail, Chris and Denise believe that there is hope to flip that statistic on its head. Through their own experience, they have learned valuable lessons about creating a relationship that not only exemplifies a vibrant partnership after divorce, but one that is even better the second time around. In this book, the Wideners will unpack their core values and philosophies, share practical tools, and tell real-life examples of fostering a healthy, thriving second marriage. Some of the topics that will be covered are: How to heal from past relationships so you don’t bring baggage into this one Picking the right mate Navigating step-children and exes Tackling the issue of money Effective communication and listening tools Meeting each other’s needs How to handle conflict Sex While much of this book is aimed at couples who are entering a second marriage, at its core, Chris and Denise believe this is simply a book about marriage. Whether you are newly divorced, widowed, beginning to date again or merely wanting to read more about communication and compromise, you’ve found the right resource. Learn from a couple who have experienced redemption and restoration in a second marriage, and truly know that it can be a gift that is far greater than any you’ve been given thus far.

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1641464461

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Jim Rohn's 3 Philosophies for Network Marketing Success

By: Chris Widener

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How to Talk to Anybody, Anytime, Anywhere

3 Steps to Make Instant Connections

By: Chris Widener

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How to Talk to Anybody, Anytime, Anywhere

3 Steps to Make Instant Connections

By: Chris Widener

Leadership and influence author Chris Widener teaches a simple three step process to make sure you are always prepared to talk to anybody, anytime and anywhere.Have you ever felt like you don't know what to say in a social situation? Is small talk not your thing? If so, then this is the perfect eBook to equip you to be a great conversationalist at social events, business meetings, with your superiors and with friends. Banish those awkward moments with this simple and memorable system by professional speaker Chris Widener, who is never at a loss for words. Never feel like you don't know what to say again!

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1613395043

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War Is a Force that Gives Us Meaning

By: Chris Hedges

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War Is a Force that Gives Us Meaning

By: Chris Hedges

General George S. Patton famously said, "Compared to war all other forms of human endeavor shrink to insignificance. God, I do love it so!" Though Patton was a notoriously single-minded general, it is nonetheless a sad fact that war gives meaning to many lives, a fact with which we have become familiar now that America is once again engaged in a military conflict. War is an enticing elixir. It gives us purpose, resolve, a cause. It allows us to be noble. Chris Hedges of The New York Times has seen war up close -- in the Balkans, the Middle East, and Central America -- and he has been troubled by what he has seen: friends, enemies, colleagues, and strangers intoxicated and even addicted to war's heady brew. In War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning, he tackles the ugly truths about humanity's love affair with war, offering a sophisticated, nuanced, intelligent meditation on the subject that is also gritty, powerful, and unforgettable.

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PublicAffairs

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1610395107

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In Ballast to the White Sea

By: Malcolm Lowry,Chris Ackerley

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In Ballast to the White Sea

By: Malcolm Lowry,Chris Ackerley

This is the first edition of In Ballast to the White Sea, the autobiographical novel by Malcolm Lowry, known to most only through the highly romanticized story of its loss in a fire. In fact, the typescript itself has probably been read by at most a dozen people since Lowry scholars learned that it was deposited at the New York Public Library.

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University of Ottawa Press

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0776621807

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Fair Shot

Rethinking Inequality and How We Earn

By: Chris Hughes

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Fair Shot

Rethinking Inequality and How We Earn

By: Chris Hughes

...deeply felt and cogently argued...Hughes makes a powerful case that deserves a respectful hearing." —The Financial Times Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes argues that the best way to fight income inequality is with a radically simple idea: a guaranteed income for working people, paid for by the one percent. The first half of Chris Hughes’s life played like a movie reel right out of the “American Dream.” He grew up in a small town in North Carolina. His parents were people of modest means, but he was accepted into an elite boarding school and then Harvard, both on scholarship. There, he met Mark Zuckerberg and Dustin Moskovitz and became one of the co-founders of Facebook. In telling his story, Hughes demonstrates the powerful role fortune and luck play in today’s economy. Through the rocket ship rise of Facebook, Hughes came to understand how a select few can become ultra-wealthy nearly overnight. He believes the same forces that made Facebook possible have made it harder for everyone else in America to make ends meet. To help people who are struggling, Hughes proposes a simple, bold solution: a guaranteed income for working people, including unpaid caregivers and students, paid for by the one percent. The way Hughes sees it, a guaranteed income is the most powerful tool we have to combat poverty and stabilize America’s middle class. Money—cold hard cash with no strings attached—gives people freedom, dignity, and the ability to climb the economic ladder. A guaranteed income for working people is the big idea that's missing in the national conversation. This book, grounded in Hughes’s personal experience, will start a frank conversation about how we earn in modern America, how we can combat income inequality, and ultimately, how we can give everyone a fair shot.

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1250196590

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Aesthetic Labour

By: Chris Warhurst,Dennis Nickson

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Aesthetic Labour

By: Chris Warhurst,Dennis Nickson

This accessible and exciting new text looks at the implications of aesthetic labour for work and employment by contextualizing debates and offering a critical approach. The origins of aesthetic labour are explored, as well as the relevant theories from business and management, and sociology. Coverage includes key topics such as: corporate strategy; recruitment and selection practices; and discrimination. Key features include: - a range of case studies from across different types of organizations and popular culture - the exploration of topics such as branding, ′lookism′, ′dressing for success′ and cosmetic surgery - suggestions for further reading.

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SAGE

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152970202X

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Jesus for President

Politics for Ordinary Radicals

By: Shane Claiborne,Chris Haw

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Jesus for President

Politics for Ordinary Radicals

By: Shane Claiborne,Chris Haw

Jesus for President is a radical manifesto to awaken the Christian political imagination, reminding us that our ultimate hope lies not in partisan political options but in Jesus and the incarnation of the peculiar politic of the church as a people "set apart" from this world. In what can be termed lyrical theology, Jesus for President poetically weaves together words and images to sing (rather than dictate) its message. It is a collaboration of Shane Claiborne's writing and stories, Chris Haw's reflections and research, and Chico Fajardo-Heflin's art and design. Drawing upon the work of biblical theologians, the lessons of church history, and the examples of modern-day saints and ordinary radicals, Jesus for President stirs the imagination of what the Church could look like if it placed its faith in Jesus instead of Caesar. A fresh look at Christianity and empire, Jesus for President transcends questions of "Should I vote or not?" and "Which candidate?" by thinking creatively about the fundamental issues of faith and allegiance. It's written for those who seek to follow Jesus, rediscover the spirit of the early church, and incarnate the kingdom of God.

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Zondervan

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0310359392

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9780310359395

The Ranch

By: Chris Peck

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The Ranch

By: Chris Peck

This book and its author grew up together. The 1960s in America transformed everyone who lived through this amazing time in our nation's history. Civil rights laws were fought for and passed; women began to find a voice and break down barriers. Immigrant workers and Native Americans raised their voices. We became a smarter, more aware nation for a while. The Vietnam War became a symbol of those times. The music helped define us, and the illegal use of banned substances gave some of us the temporary courage to face the insanity head-on. The ranch is a mostly accurate first-person account of one young man's strange journey from gung ho high school student to landing himself in the middle of the " world's most dangerous navy." Our hero slowly evolves into a war resister who gets into the exact amount of trouble to get assigned to a horse ranch in the U.S. Navy. There are a few rants that I included for mostly therapeutic reasons and several well-chosen fits of profanity that help to paint the military experience as it was and, I believe, still is to this day. I consider this book funny and thoughtful, but then I'm severely prejudiced. I wrote this back cover account myself because George Carlin and Joseph Heller had busy schedules in the afterlife, and I don't know Sara Silverman yet. The Ranch is my first attempt at being considered a writer. I have plans to write a second book, which will document my experience as a telephone man in Northeast New Jersey. There will be plenty of danger, sex, drugs, and rock and roll with a hint of The Sopranos, so don't spoil my enthusiasm and buy this book. Thanks, America.

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Getting Better at Private Practice

By: Chris E. Stout

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Getting Better at Private Practice

By: Chris E. Stout

Expert advice for building your private practice The "business" of practice as a mental health professional is a skill that is seldom taught in school and requires thoughtful guidance and professional mentorship from those who have already succeeded. Containing the collective wisdom and secrets of many expert practitioners, this helpful resource provides useful insights for setting up, managing, and marketing your practice, including timely advice on being a successful provider in the digital age from Internet marketing to building your online presence. Designed for private practices of any size and at any stage of development, this practical guide looks at: Creating your dream niche practice Choosing the right technological tools and resources to simplify and streamline your job Leveraging the Internet to market your practice Developing a practice outside of managed care Transitioning to executive coaching Ethical and legal aspects of private practice Full of action-oriented ideas, tips, and techniques, Getting Better at Private Practice provides both early career and seasoned mental health professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to establish, develop, and position their practice so that it is financially successful and life-enriching over the long term.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118235053

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Entitled

A Critical History of the British Aristocracy

By: Chris Bryant

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Entitled

A Critical History of the British Aristocracy

By: Chris Bryant

A proudly partisan history of the British aristocracy - which scores some shrewd hits against the upper class themselves, and the nostalgia of the rest of us for their less endearing eccentricities. A great antidote to Downton Abbey." (Mary Beard) Exploring the extraordinary social and political dominance enjoyed by the British aristocracy over the centuries, Entitled seeks to explain how a tiny number of noble families rose to such a position in the first place. It reveals the often nefarious means they have employed to maintain their wealth, power and prestige and examines the greed, ambition, jealousy and rivalry which drove aristocratic families to guard their interests with such determination. In telling their history, Entitled introduces a cast of extraordinary characters: fierce warriors, rakish dandies, political dilettantes, charming eccentrics, arrogant snobs and criminals who quite literally got away with murder.

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Random House

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1473525519

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The Impact of WTO SPS Law on EU Food Regulations

By: Chris Downes

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The Impact of WTO SPS Law on EU Food Regulations

By: Chris Downes

This book brings a fresh perspective on the emerging field of international food law with the first detailed analysis of the process and implications of domestic compliance with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement. It investigates the influence of WTO disciplines on the domestic policy-making process and examines the extent to which international trade law determines European Union (EU) food regulations. Following controversial WTO rulings on genetically-modified foods and growth hormones in beef, awareness and criticism of global rules governing food has grown considerably. Yet the real impact of this international legal meta-framework on domestic regulations has remained obscure to practitioners and largely unexplored by legal commentators. This book examines the emergence of transnational governance practices set in motion by the SPS Agreement and their role in facilitating agricultural trade. In so doing, it complements and challenges conventional accounts of the SPS regime dominated by analysis of WTO disputes. It reviews legal commentary of the SPS Agreement to understand why WTO rules are so commonly characterised as a significant threat to domestic food policy preferences. It then takes on these assumptions through an in-depth review of food policies and decision-making practices in the EU, revealing both the potential and limits of WTO law to shape EU policies. It finally examines two important venues for the generation of global food norms – the WTO SPS Committee and Codex Alimentarius – to evaluate the practice and significance of transnational governance in this domain. Through detailed case studies including novel foods, food additives, vitamin and mineral supplements and transparency and equivalence procedures, this book provides a richer account of compliance and exposes the subtle, but important influence of WTO obligations.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3319043730

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The Routledge Guide to European Political Archives

Sources Since 1945

By: Chris Cook

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The Routledge Guide to European Political Archives

Sources Since 1945

By: Chris Cook

This new publication, a sister volume to the highly-acclaimed Routledge Guide to British Political Archives, provides a wide-ranging survey of the non-governmental archive sources for historians of post-war Europe. It provides, within a single volume, a rich treasure trove of resources drawn from the archives of the member states of the European Union and beyond. These major archive resources range from the International Institute of Social History in Amsterdam to the Modern Records Centre at Warwick University, from the European University Institute at Florence to the Archive of Social Democracy near Bonn, from the Feltrinelli Institute in Milan to the Monnet Foundation in Lausanne. The volume also concentrates on providing resources for areas of Europe’s modern political past now increasingly attracting serious historical research. They include the initial post-war reconstruction era, the rebirth of social democracy in Germany and Italy, the beginning of European integration, relations with Eastern Europe, the Cold War, decolonisation, the fall of Communism, and so forth. A vital part of the story is represented by the papers of the principal architects of European integration, such as Monnet, Spaak, Spinelli, Mansholt, and so forth. However, the remit of this volume extends far beyond statesmen and politicians. It aims to embrace a wider spectrum of European political activism – from libertarians to environmentalists, economists and human rights activists, campaigners for women’s rights, peace activists, anti-globalists, trade unionists, leaders of the student movement, anarchists, federalists and anti-federalists, and a plethora of others. The wealth of information provided here will make this new publication the standard point of reference for students and historians.

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0415464757

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Deck Z: The Titanic

Unsinkable. Undead

By: Chris Pauls,Matt Solomon

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Deck Z: The Titanic

Unsinkable. Undead

By: Chris Pauls,Matt Solomon

The year is 1912. Theodore Weiss, a German scientist, has discovered a strange new plague that ravages its victims, transforming them into soulless, flesh-hungry monsters"--P. [4] of cover.

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