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Three out of four employees are experiencing change fatigue. They’re burned out. Exhausted. Disillusioned. The next business transformation may be the one that breaks them.Change in the business world is constant. The bigger problem? Three out of four leaders don’t know how to lead their people through it.The Tenacious Leader: Your Map to Overcome Change Fatigue is your roadmap for how to manage organizational change in a way that works. It gives executives and managers the skills necessary to overcome change fatigue and to become more effective leaders in the process.Michelle Smeby offers her twenty-five years of leading large and global corporate transformations as well as twelve years...

The Phantom's Dolphin: Poetic Tales is a collection of rhyming stories. They are poetic, but not traditional poems. They are pieces of drama and comedy, too. The words stream not only through tears, but laughter as well. Maybe this collection of poetic tales is a special way of self-expression. The emotions and thoughts are behind the metaphors and allegorical scripts, reflecting all the variety of emotions that vary from melancholia to humor.

The Pilot is a literary fiction. It’s a story about love, hopes, dreams and even illusions. It’s a prose with poetic inspiration, metaphors and allegorical expressions. It’s a fantasy romance as one of its characters is a ghost. However, it is also a spiritual novel that speaks about angels and unexplained communications between Earth and Heaven. There is something mysterious and mystic. The story is a mix of realistic life events and relationships and something mystical as well. The main character of the story is a young lady, Nare, who faces so many troubles and disappointments. She has to rely on her dreams and illusions as her realities are not kind to her. Nare’s bear cub’’ ...

WAR“Get the fuck up!” yells Pete’s lieutenant as the snap, crackle, and pop of battle rings out all around them. “Fuck you!” Pete yells back at the officer, who responds by sucker punching him in the mouth “Do you think you’re the only one who's scared!?” they shout pausing to fire down at the enemy before turning back to Pete and shouting, “Fire your weapon private!” He stops to shoot a figure. Who in the thin light of the moon and searchlights looks like they’re throwing a baseball at them. Not noticing the shadow figure’s gift Pete’s lieutenant looks down into the foxhole, and sees Pete digging even deeper. Standing in horror the officer sees Pete’s fingernails...

‘The Rivening of One’, a history of the Land, as told by the Wizard Tobin to Squire, is a prequel to the 'Windows on Our World' Fantasy trilogy by Les Bill Gates.

IN THE TRADITION OF THE EPIC FANTASY NOVELS OF THE LAST SEVENTY YEARSTHE LAND: The second part of the trilogy 'Faith' tells of the company's journey to the Western lands, and 'The Quest for the Teeth of the Lower Jaw'.THE PROPHECY: After many centuries, Squire has returned to Thorland, summoned there by the good Wizard Tobin in order to fulfil an ancient prophecy.THE PEOPLE: As the quest begins, the other members of the company described in the prophecy join Squire. They also encounter many friends who assist them on the quest.THE MAGIC: Tobin gives Squire a shield to protect him in times of great danger, but warns that whenever he uses it he will also get a glimpse of his own world – an u...

IN THE TRADITION OF THE EPIC FANTASY NOVELS OF THE LAST SEVENTY YEARS THE LAND: The first part of the trilogy 'Hope' tells of the arrival of Squire in Thorland and 'The Quest for the Teeth of the Upper Jaw'.THE PROPHECY: After many centuries, Squire has returned to Thorland, summoned there by the good Wizard Tobin in order to fulfil an ancient prophecy.THE PEOPLE: As the quest begins, the other members of the company described in the prophecy join Squire. They also encounter many friends who assist them on the quest.THE MAGIC: Tobin gives Squire a shield to protect him in times of great danger, but warns that whenever he uses it he will also get a glimpse of his own world – an unpleas...

The Climate Overman wants to reprogram your morality.In a near-future America fractured by climate extremism, Mateo Anaya has one mission: to find his son after a global cyber-event. But the country he once knew has become unrecognizable, a totalitarian state where the crusade to save the planet is more terrifying than the disaster itself.Welcome to Scob Nation, where body-modified zealots called Flagellantes patrol the streets with sewn nostrils and glowing LED brows, where grotesque bio-engineered “stoinks” roam a carbon-monitored wasteland, and where color-coded temple-discs track every action, thought, and moral failure. This is a world where climate denial is visible, punishable and...

The Stories Dar Never Told MeAyman arrives in Dar es Salaam carrying dreams bigger than the city itself. Like many young people searching for a better future, he believes success is waiting just around the corner. But behind the bright lights, crowded streets, and endless opportunities lies a reality he never expected.As he navigates friendship, ambition, love, loss, temptation, and self-discovery, Ayman learns that some of life's most important lessons are never taught in classrooms. They are hidden in the struggles we endure, the choices we make, and the people we meet along the way.Set against the vibrant backdrop of modern Tanzania, The Stories Dar Never Told Me is a powerful coming-of-a...

Discover the lyrical brilliance of Beau Haustorfer in this complete collection of his poetical works.

From heartfelt haikus to avant-garde verses, this anthology showcases Haustorfer's profound talent and unique voice.

Dive into the world of this acclaimed poet and be transported by his captivating words, as edited and compiled by Sarah W. Anderson.

Journey through the depths of emotions and the wonders of existence as this profound collection of heartfelt poems unveils the bittersweet beauty of lost love, the unwavering strength found in life's trials, the power that peace can offer, and the irresistible allure of nature's serenity.

"A Haiku for You" offers a deeply moving collection of thought-provoking poetry. The book beautifully captures the emotional and heart-wrenching journey between a mother and her youngest son, balancing raw human connection with poetic brevity.

"25 Poetic Life Lessons" is a beautiful collection of verses that guides readers through the highs and lows of human experience. Each poem acts as a gentle teacher, turning everyday moments into profound wisdom on resilience, love, growth, and hope.

In this enchanting tale, "Brody Bear" transports young readers into the captivating world of a brave little bear. This heartwarming book follows Brody on his thrilling, courageous, and unforgettable escapades through the untamed wild woods.

Shades I: Thoughts that Linger… is now available in India and in selected global markets in e-book and paperback formats.This is not a self-help book.It does not try to fix you.This is for the thoughts you don't say out loud.The ones that return in quiet moments, uninvited but familiar.Shades I: Thoughts that Linger... is a collection of reflections drawn from an ongoing life, unfiltered, unfinished, and deeply personal. It moves through overthinking, silence, identity, relationships, and the quiet contradictions we carry within ourselves.Some pages will feel distant.Some may feel uncomfortably close.There are no answers here.Only recognition.If you have ever felt too much and explained to...

The In(Complete) Arc: A Patient's Perspective on Living with Schizophrenia and the Gaps in India's Mental Health System is now available in India and select global markets as an ebook and paperback.The book explores schizophrenia not merely as a diagnosis, but through the lived experience of the patient herself, something that still remains underrepresented in mainstream mental health conversations.Alongside personal experiences, the work raises broader concerns surrounding:• patient dignity and autonomy• psychiatric admissions and coercion• continuity of care• implementation gaps within MHCA 2017 and RPwD 2016• the role of Nominated Representatives• oversight and accountability ...

What if adulthood didn’t come with answers, only better questions?Organized around the key areas we’re expected to have “figured out” by adulthood, this book examines the increasing realization that clarity doesn’t simply come with age.At 44, the author reflects on how many of the answers once held with certainty have softened, fractured, or evolved giving rise to even deeper, more intricate questions than those asked in childhood.Rather than offering advice or resolution, this book invites reflection. It makes space for uncertainty. It acknowledges that growth often looks less like arriving at answers and more like learning how to live with better questions.For anyone who once bel...

The AI Business Analyst Playbook is a practical professional guide for business analysts, product thinkers, and AI-enabled delivery professionals who want to work faster without sacrificing judgment.As AI becomes part of modern discovery, requirements work, and solution design, the real challenge is no longer access to tools. The real challenge is knowing how to use them without losing clarity, structure, accountability, and business intent.This book offers a disciplined approach to AI-assisted business analysis. It shows how to frame problems more precisely, structure elicitation more effectively, turn vague input into usable requirements, validate outputs before approval, and design soluti...

What happens when four unlikely friends walk into a forest that remembers everything?Grom the dog leads, even when he's unsure.Fluffy the cat watches, understanding more than he says.George the raccoon worries, hoarding treasures just in case.And Glyuza? She glows. And wonders why.Together, they'll navigate:• A swamp that eats shadows and reveals hidden truths• A kettle that holds ancient wisdom (and a talking Slipper)• A cave filled with giggling gases• And a shadow-thief who collects what doesn't belong to himIn a forest where stories rewrite themselves, mirrors lie, and light has a choice to make, four friends discover that courage isn't about knowing the way—it's about walking ...

On Andar, the Zaryan Empire flourishes in the floating city of Nur-Shahar, a civilization of poets, scholars, and ancient faith. Built upon the remnants of a destroyed world, Nur-Shahar chose, eight centuries ago, to remember its lost history. Within this fragile peace lives Prince Zayn al-Zaryan, a dreamer in a dynasty of warriors. But when his secret romance with Princess Seraphina of the rival Solari Dominion is exposed, the ensuing scandal ignites a war that threatens to consume both empires.Inspired by the fall of Granada—the last Moorish kingdom in Spain—and drawing on the aesthetic and intellectual traditions of Moorish Islamic civilization, The Celestial Ashes constructs a far-fu...

"Mamma, I promise..."

Cursed to bear the dragon spirit guide, a prophecy unravels, Taika finds herself in the midst of a journey carrying her through the forbidden forest that separates her tribe from the lands of Terare.

Haunted by the prophecy of her tribe she sets her sights on defeating her fated foe: Djinar Vualmunn.

With the help of her newfound companions, they set their sights on finding the one man who holds all of her answers and the key to defeating Djinar. There's just one problem...

He's more myth than man.

Whereas Mahabharata's Bhagvad-Gita is taken as a philosophical guide, Ramayana's Sundara Kãnda is sought for spiritual solace; many believe that reading it or hearing it recited would remove all hurdles and usher in good tidings! Miracles apart, it's in the nature of this great epic to inculcate fortitude and generate hope in man for it’s a depiction of how Hanuman goes about his errand against all odds.  Besides, it portrays how Seetha, on the verge of self-immolation, overcomes despair to see life in a new light? With rhythm of its verse and the flow of the narrative this sloka-to-sloka transcreation of the canto beautiful of Valmiki's adi kavya - the foremost p...

The Manusmriti, the social doctrine of yore, and the Bhagvad-Gita, the spiritual tome in vogue that lay down the discriminatory dharma (duties) of the four social classes (castes) have been the bugbears of the Hindu backward classes. However, to their chagrin, of late, as the latter is being mindlessly promoted even though the former was constitutionally debunked, they began advocating that it too should be dumped in a dustbin.This ‘overdue’ work, may lead the ‘denied’ Hindu castes as well as the favored folks for an objective approach to the in vogue Bhagvad-Gita which could dispel the misgivings of the former and the delusions of the latter, thereby bridging the Hindu emotional gul...

This is a compendium of the author’s Indian stage and radio plays:"Slighted Souls" is a poignant love story set in rural Telangana, beset with feudal exploitation of the downtrodden dalits. Besides forcing the dalits to toil in the fields as bonded labor without impunity, the land owning doras had no qualms in reducing the womenfolk of this ilk as sex slaves in the gadis, which leads to an armed resistance engulfing a young couple.Men at work on Women at work" is a tragic-comic episode depicting the fallout of sexual harassment at the workplace in the Indian urban setting with its traditional cultural underpinnings."Castle of Despair", built on the s...

This is a collection of the author’s short stories that deals with women's dilemmas in the Indian social milieu accompanied with unique denouements. While 'Ilaa's Ire' contrasts woman's lot of the day with her eminence in the Vedic Age, '201' Qualms" depicts her predicament, torn between personal loyalty and citizen's responsibility. As "?" addresses woman's marital stress in an alien land, 'Cupid's Clue' is about her acting on rebound in her native place. Even as 'Autumn Love' lets woman discover the marital void in her life, 'A Touchy Affair' makes her amenable to her man's other woman. Just as 'Love's How's That' inflames woman's old flame, 'A Hearty Turn' brings her...

". . . He picked her up, crossed the covered porch, and, guided by her gaze, headed toward a huge living room where equally large sofas begged for revenge. They threw themselves onto the largest sofa and made love, calmly, sniffing each other, caressing all their most sensitive spots, before uniting again, their voices rising to the sky.It had happened. It had happened again.Goran's rational mind was kicking in, but something erased those thoughts. . . "A drawing, handmade by a child, a date, and a signature. His signature. Mysteriously delivered to his parents' house, 10 years after his disappearance. And everything begins again.Do you believe in connections? What if your world were merely ...