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In the nation of Unitary, freedom ends at twenty-two.

Every citizen must take a government-issued serum that reveals their predetermined destiny, assigning their place within society. Careers are not chosen-they are dictated. Futures are not built-they are prescribed. For most, the serum offers certainty.

For Maylie Banner, it offers a death sentence.

Selected for Unitary's elite military force, the Safeguard, Maylie is stripped from her home state and sent across the nation to train in the regime's most unforgiving program. Within the walls of the Safeguard state, recruits are forged into soldiers through relentless trials designed to eliminate weakness and enforce absolute loyalty. Only the strongest survive.

But Maylie carries a secret that the serum was never meant to reveal.

If the truth of her identity is discovered, the consequences will be swift and final. Execution is the only punishment for those who exist outside the destiny Unitary has assigned them.

Forced to live among strangers in a foreign state, Maylie must master the brutal demands of Safeguard training while hiding who she truly is. Every day pushes her closer to becoming the weapon Unitary wants her to be, yet every step forward tightens the danger around her.

Because her training isn't about earning rank or fulfilling destiny.

It's about survival.

As the trials grow more dangerous and the line between loyalty and self-preservation begins to blur, Maylie is faced with a truth she can no longer ignore: the future Unitary has written for her leads only closer to death.

And surviving it may require becoming someone the system was never meant to create.

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Redefining Masculinity examines what it means to be a man in a cultural moment where traditional definitions no longer fully apply and modern expectations often conflict.

For generations, masculinity was associated with dominance, emotional restraint, provision, and control. While these traits once carried survival value in earlier eras, today's social, economic, and relational landscapes require a broader and more integrated model of strength. Many men find themselves navigating tension between inherited expectations and contemporary realities, often without a clear developmental framework.

This book argues that masculinity is neither inherently toxic nor inherently virtuous. It is human. Like all human traits, it must mature. Mature masculinity, as presented here, integrates strength with empathy, accountability with dignity, and leadership with responsibility. It rejects both caricatures of hyper-masculinity and narratives that dismiss masculinity altogether.

Addressing subjects such as identity, sexuality, power, violence, fatherhood, economic pressure, social expectations, and redemption, Redefining Masculinity challenges readers to engage in honest self-examination while maintaining agency and self-respect. It also explores how cultural systems, media narratives, and market forces shape male identity in ways that often create confusion rather than clarity.

Grounded in psychological insight and social analysis, this work presents masculinity not as a static identity but as a developmental process. When consciously evolved, masculinity can serve as a stabilizing force within families, communities, and society.

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Born for Greatness by Ken McBain is not just a book; it is an inspiring journey that reveals the tremendous potential residing within each of us. With a compelling blend of real-life stories, practical insights, and uplifting encouragement, McBain invites readers to explore their true purpose and defeat the challenges that stand in their way. This powerful narrative serves as a vibrant reminder that the obstacles we face and the dreams we pursue are essential steps toward our greater calling. It is a call to rise above the ordinary and embrace the greatness we were destined for. Get ready to be motivated and transformed, because this book proves we are all meant for an extraordinary life!

This book offers deep insights into the source of human greatness, intricately connected to the unseen realm of divine possibilities. It is enriched with insightful life principles and examples of extraordinary achievers from various disciplines and backgrounds.

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A Business Owner's Guide to Scaling Faster-and Smarter-With Joint Ventures and Partnerships

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Do you struggle to find authentic collaborations that actually help your business grow-without wasting time on dead-end conversations or burning bridges?

Michelle Mattison has spent years helping businesses of all sizes build profitable, authentic partnerships. Let her teach you a smarter, relationship-first approach to joint ventures and affiliate collaborations.

After learning what works-and what doesn't-across multiple industries, Michelle developed a repeatable system that turns every conversation into a potential opportunity. Through practical exercises, real-world examples, and a clear step-by-step framework, No Wasted Conversations: A Business Owner's Guide to Scaling Faster-and Smarter-With Joint Ventures and Partnerships gives you the tools to attract aligned partners, structure win-win deals, and grow sustainable revenue without sleazy tactics or cold pitching.

In this book, you'll learn:
How to shift from transactional to relational thinking without feeling phony or wasting timeWhy curiosity-driven conversations uncover opportunities that aggressive pitching missesA clear framework for identifying and attracting partners who align with your business goalsHow to structure deals that benefit both parties-even if you're just starting outThe three partnership readiness levels and how to scale from foundation to full automationA repeatable system for nurturing relationships that compound into long-term revenue streams

You don't have to chase deals or force connections anymore. With a relational approach, every conversation becomes an opportunity to expand your network, increase your authority, and create long-term revenue streams while building authentic industry relationships.

If you want a smarter, more human way to grow your business through partnerships, you'll love Michelle Mattison's No Wasted Conversations.

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In the arid Idaho desert, water is power-and murder is profitable.

Philip Chandler thought he'd traded Boston's violent headlines for small-town tranquility when he took over The Fremont Herald. But that illusion shatters when a prominent couple is brutally killed, pulling Philip back into a world of ruthless avarice. His investigation leads to Basin 63, the underground aquifer that holds all of the valley's water, and a controversial desert development backed by powerful figures determined to protect their secrets at any cost. Exposing the truth won't just threaten Philip's paper-it could cost him his life.

Justice dries up faster than desert rain in this gripping crime thriller by Scott McIntosh. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and C.J. Box.

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A 5-Stage Model to Build High-Performing Teams, Reduce Turnover, and Grow Future Leaders

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Built for modern strategic human capital management, this end-to-end employee lifecycle playbook helps you stop "chemistry hires," reduce bias, improve retention, and build a leadership bench that lasts.

Inside, you'll learn how to:
Turn culture into a recruiting advantage with talent acquisition best practices that attract the right people (not just more applicants)Use a structured interview process with competency based interviewing and probe questions so you can make better hiring decisions and reduce costly misfiresDevelop people without becoming the bottleneck: coaching vs managing, feedback that lands, and individual development plans leaders actually useBuild a leadership pipeline with succession planning, the 9 box grid talent assessment, sponsorship, and talent visibility so advancement is faster and fairer

If you're ready to stop leading by accident and start leading with intention, this is your human-centered, ROI-smart talent management strategy for building a high-performing team and a leadership legacy you're proud of.

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Most leadership books teach you how to act.

Very few teach you how to orient.

This book is designed for new and recalibrating leaders who need orientation.

The Polaris Leadership Philosophy: Leading with Reverence and Temperance is not a manual, checklist, or collection of techniques meant to help you perform leadership. It is a reckoning with what leadership actually costs and what happens when that cost is ignored.

Grounded in lived experience rather than theory alone, this book confronts the quiet failures most leadership philosophies avoid: ethical erosion, misplaced confidence, rapid advancement without grounding, and the slow drift that occurs when motion is mistaken for direction. These failures rarely announce themselves. They accumulate. By the time consequences surface, trust has already begun to fracture.

At the center of the work is Polaris, a fixed point of orientation formed by Reverence and Temperance. From that center emerges a constellation of virtues that guide leaders not in ideal conditions, but when pressure, ambiguity, and consequence converge. This framework does not promise certainty. It offers something more durable: discernment.

Throughout the book, candid journal entries and reflections drawn from real leadership environments reveal patterns of success, failure, and misjudgment. These moments are not shared to impress, but to instruct. Even readers not seeking a leadership philosophy will find value here. The stories alone illuminate what not to do and why those mistakes are so easy to repeat.

This book addresses the gap most leadership literature leaves untouched: the internal work required before tools, techniques, or authority matter. It is written for those stepping into responsibility for the first time and for those returning to leadership after experience has stripped away illusion.

If you are looking for shortcuts, this book will frustrate you. If you are looking for orientation, especially when the map no longer works, this book was written for you.

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This book is the culmination of 50 years of my travel across the seven continents, visiting some of the most remote, spectacular and breathtaking places, and how I found humanity in the people and places I visited.

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Even the smallest light can dispel the dark

In the Queendom of Valdaron, magic flows through the land-and through those who dwell within it. Those called to wield it bear a sacred duty: to preserve the fragile balance between light and dark.

But when shadows stir and dreams turn dark, the harmony of their world begins to crack. A force older than memory is rising-silent, relentless, and determined to unravel all that is good.

To face it, the Garden Born siblings, guided by their parents and mentors, must find strength in their gifts, in their courage, and in each other. For only together can they stand against the darkness that seeks to claim their world.

Darkness Calling is a spellbinding middle-grade fantasy filled with magic, danger, and the unbreakable bonds of family.

Step into Valdaron and discover a world where courage shines brightest in the face of darkness.

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Drowning in information? The average person today processes more data in a single day than a 15th-century scholar encountered in a lifetime. Yet we're left overwhelmed, distracted, and struggling to turn fragments of insight into meaningful progress.

In this groundbreaking guide, Pralhad Jadhav, a corporate knowledge director, reveals how to build a "second brain" a personalized system to capture, organize, and unleash your knowledge. Drawing on 20+ years at the intersection of libraries, Jadhav transforms library science principles into actionable strategies for the digital era.

You'll Discover How To:

The Science of Knowledge: Distinguish data from information and information from actionable knowledge (Chapter 3).Proven Systems: Implement frameworks like Tiago Forte's PARA Method, Niklas Luhmann's Zettelkasten, and Digital Gardening to organize ideas for life (Chapters 4, 9).Cutting-Edge Tools: Leverage AI, augmented reality, and adaptive learning to future-proof your PKM (Chapters 8, 11).Real-World Solutions: Overcome information overload, digital distraction, and knowledge decay with battle-tested techniques (Chapters 5-7).Stories of Success: Learn from librarians, students, and professionals who transformed their productivity and creativity (Chapters 1, 10).

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12 Step Guide to Overcoming Anxiety & Depression

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What if the past no longer controlled how you feel, think, and live?

For millions of people, trauma does not stay in the past. It shows up as anxiety, depression, overwhelming emotions, or patterns that seem impossible to break.

You may have tried therapy, self-help strategies, or simply pushing forward and hoping things will get better.

But what if healing requires a different approach?

In The Tao of Trauma Healing, physician and former psychotherapist Dr. Christy Walter introduces a practical and empowering method designed to help you move through trauma and finally step out from its grip on your life.

Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and mind-body healing practices, this book explains how trauma affects the brain, the body, and emotional patterns-and provides a clear path toward lasting change. Christy developed this path while on her own arduous journey of healing, and has since used these same 12 steps to help many others.

Through twelve structured lessons and practical exercises, you will learn how to:
Understand how trauma affects the brain and nervous systemBreak emotional patterns that keep you stuck in anxiety or depressionProcess painful memories in a healthy and empowering wayEngage both your emotional and rational mind in the healing processBuild resilience, clarity, and emotional freedom

Unlike approaches that focus only on analyzing the past, The Tao of Trauma Healing provides simple, actionable tools you can begin using immediately to improve your emotional well-being.

This book is about more than understanding trauma.

It is about reclaiming your life.

Whether you are recovering from childhood wounds, difficult life experiences, PTSD, or ongoing emotional struggles, this book offers a compassionate and practical guide to healing.

A companion Tao of Trauma Healing Workbook is also available for readers who want guided exercises to deepen their healing journey.

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This fictional narrative is the product of a father and son who waged a seven-year battle against the civil authorities to be together. The story is neither autobiographical nor historical, but represents an effort to capture their challenges and blessings as seen through the lens of first-hand experience, and by observation of human nature, all recollected now in tranquility. The purpose of this work is to somehow give hope to the oppressed, encouragement for the downtrodden and a hand to those who may be struggling in similar circumstances.

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In a world where memories can be bought, sold, and erased, happiness is just another product. Madox Rightly lives like everyone else-working his shift at Mem-Co, replacing the memories he can't handle, and filling the void with something better. A beach vacation, a perfect date, a peaceful childhood-anything is better than reality.

But one day, after discovering...

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So why not come down to Ms. Moshly's Food & Wine, where the crab is only $29.99! Grab a Buddies Beer and have a great time! And remember, ignorance is bliss!

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Inquisitive Leadership A New Approach to Cultivating High Performance

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The best leaders don't have all the answers. They ask better questions.

In a world of constant disruption and rising workplace expectations, the command-and-control playbook is failing. Leaders who rely on authority alone are losing their best people - and leaving enormous potential untapped. There's a better way.

In Inquisitive Leadership, executive coach and advisor Frederica A. Peterson draws on more than 30 years of experience to introduce a counterintuitive but proven truth: curiosity is the most underutilized leadership skill of our time.

Through her groundbreaking CAPPP AdvantageTM Framework, Peterson gives leaders a practical, step-by-step model for replacing assumption with curiosity, control with connection, and hierarchy with trust. The result? Teams that are more engaged, more innovative, and built to perform.

Readers will discover how to:

Build authentic rapport and earn real trust - not just compliance

Identify hidden talent and unlock potential others overlook

Create psychological safety that fuels honest communication and bold ideas

Connect individual motivation to organizational purpose

Cultivate a culture where high performance becomes the natural outcome

At the core of Peterson's approach is Courageous Curiosity - the discipline of asking the right questions, listening without agenda, and leading with genuine humility. It's a mindset shift that transforms not just how leaders communicate, but how their entire teams show up.

Whether you're a first-time manager or a seasoned executive, Inquisitive Leadership delivers a clear, actionable roadmap for the kind of leadership that actually lasts.

Great leadership doesn't start with answers. It starts with curiosity.

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How I Lost My Cotton-Picking Mind is a poignant and evocative exploration of the challenges and triumphs faced by Elijah Porter Jones, a poor black boy growing up in the culturally rich yet complex city of Charleston, South Carolina-the Historic Negro Country. It is a coming-of-age narrative that delves into the inextricable tapestry of race, class, gender, and identity, unraveling the consequences of a family's vault of secrets that span a lifetime for the descendants of sharecroppers. Elijah dreams of escaping the blistering hot cotton fields and the bloodthirsty borders of the Jim Crow South after losing his cotton-picking mind. From early encounters with racism to exploring his own Gullah heritage, Elijah grapples with the complexities of his existence by facing a sequence of adversity after playing a sadistic prank on the slaveowner's heir. Charleston's idyllic scenes, antebellum landmarks, cobblestone streets, and Gullah villages are a southern cultural oasis, offering a respite from the spirit of acquiescence that haunts psychosocial progression. Seemingly, there is no such thing as a day of rest for the oppressed; they must forever pick the master's cotton despite the cost.

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The world calls these virtues extreme: integrity when no one's watching, sacrifice without recognition, humility in a culture of self-promotion, faithfulness when it costs you everything. But they are not extreme. They are what we were always meant to live by. They are the forgotten standards.

Written by a man who has lived through devastating adversity - a broken neck at twenty from a drunk driver, the loss of his sight years later - this book was forged in darkness, literal and metaphorical. It is not a memoir of suffering. It is a collection of ancient, biblical wisdom made practical for modern life.

Across ten categories - Personal Character, Relationships, Parenting, Work, Finances, Faith, Adversity, Decision-Making, Community, and Health - one hundred top-ten lists deliver direct, uncompromising guidance rooted in Proverbs and tested in the trenches of real life. Each category includes curated quotes from history's wisest voices and actionable steps to put these principles into practice immediately.

This is not a book about what's popular. It's a book about what's true.

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Key for Healing and Revival for Our Generation

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The Church is crying out for revival, but what we truly need is a return to love. In The Love of God in Our Hearts, Comfort Ekundayo delivers a powerful call to rediscover the missing ingredient in much of today's ministry: pure, authentic love.

With over five decades of experience in churches across nations, she speaks honestly about the wounds in the Body of Christ and reveals how God's love can heal division, restore trust, and ignite true revival.

This is not a book of blame, but an invitation to return to the heart of the Gospel.

You will be encouraged to:
Heal from church hurt and spiritual betrayalConfront division and envy in ministryRebuild trust and unity in the Body of ChristEmbrace love as the key to revival and lasting impact

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WHEN THE CHURCH FORGETS ITS TRUE CALLING

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"The Missed Mission: When the Church Forgets Its True Calling" is a heartfelt exploration of the author's journey within the church. Through personal anecdotes and keen observations, the author challenges conventional church practices, advocating for a shift from mere evangelism to genuine discipleship.

With a poignant focus on nurturing souls beyond mere membership numbers, this book serves as a compelling call to action for believers to embrace Jesus' call to multiply spiritual depth and transformation. "The Missed Mission" poses a crucial question: Has the church truly missed its mission? It offers a timely reminder of the importance of guiding and supporting individuals on their journey of faith, urging readers to reclaim the true mission of the church.

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How does a child survive when the people meant to love him most walk away?

Born in the quiet rural district of Success, Jamaica, Howard A. Saddler's life began with a rhythm of country life and the warmth of his grandparents' care. But that stability shattered when his mother chose her freedom over motherhood, leaving him behind at just three years old. What followed was a childhood marked by the sharp sting of abandonment, the stigma of illegitimacy, and a harrowing journey of survival.

In this deeply moving memoir, Saddler recounts his struggle as a "forgotten package" passed between households that did not want him. From walking barefoot for miles in search of a place to belong to surviving on sixpence and the kindness of strangers, his story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit.

The Child Who Learned to Survive is more than a story of hardship; it is a powerful narrative of:
Resilience: How a young boy forged determination from rejection.Transformation: The journey from a barefoot child in Jamaican dirt to a successful businessman and philanthropist.Forgiveness: The courageous choice to let go of the past and build a legacy of giving back.

Saddler's journey from the "shadows of a house" to the fulfillment of the American Dream serves as a beacon of hope for anyone who has ever felt invisible. It is a reminder that while our beginnings shape us, they do not have to define us.