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Be more effective with less effort by learning how to identify and leverage the 80/20 principle: that 80 percent of all our results in business and in life stem from a mere 20 percent of our efforts.The 80/20 principle is one of the great secrets of highly effective people and organizations.Did you know, for example, that 20 percent of customers account for 80 percent of revenues? That 20 percent of our time accounts for 80 percent of the work we accomplish? The 80/20 Principle shows how we can achieve much more with much less effort, time, and resources, simply by identifying and focusing our efforts on the 20 percent that really counts. Although the 80/20 principle has long influenced today's business world, author Richard Koch reveals how the principle works and shows how we can use it in a systematic and practical way to vastly increase our effectiveness, and improve our careers and our companies.The unspoken corollary to the 80/20 principle is that little of what we spend our time on actually counts. But by concentrating on those things that do, we can unlock the enormous potential of the magic 20 percent, and transform our effectiveness in our jobs, our careers, our businesses, and our lives.

A gripping and true story about five boys who were kidnapped in the North and smuggled into slavery in the Deep South—and their daring attempt to escape and bring their captors to justice, reminiscent of Twelve Years a Slave and Never Caught. Philadelphia, 1825: five young, free black boys fall into the clutches of the most fearsome gang of kidnappers and slavers in the United States. Lured onto a small ship with the promise of food and pay, they are instead met with blindfolds, ropes, and knives. Over four long months, their kidnappers drive them overland into the Cotton Kingdom to be sold as slaves. Determined to resist, the boys form a tight brotherhood as they struggle to free themselves and find their way home. Their ordeal—an odyssey that takes them from the Philadelphia waterfront to the marshes of Mississippi and then onward still—shines a glaring spotlight on the Reverse Underground Railroad, a black market network of human traffickers and slave traders who stole away thousands of legally free African Americans from their families in order to fuel slavery’s rapid expansion in the decades before the Civil War. Impeccably researched and breathlessly paced, Stolen tells the incredible story of five boys whose courage forever changed the fight against slavery in America.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the mall..."Even after finishing the book, I am still trying to get my breath back – and didn’t even realize the suspense of the story had me holding my breath! Richard Clark’s writing style, imagination and ability to execute the perfect plot in any story is what keeps me coming back to each and every one of his books, time and again." Readers' Favorite 5★ review“With short chapters, snappy dialogue and an exciting ending, even a 12 year old boy is never going to be bored!” Wishing Shelf 5★ review10-year-old Rudy McCafferty has a weird feeling about the new Loma Grande Mall. It’s just a little odd how it seems to bring inanimate things to life! Halfway around the world, archeologist C.J. Drake is sure he’s finally found the location of an ancient golden idol. But all signs suggest it is now in a little place in Southern California called Loma Grande. A place where a curious young boy investigates, frightened... but excited. A place totally unprepared for the magical power soon to be unleashed upon it…If you like Harry Potter, Indiana Jones or Goosebumps, you'll love The Lost Treasure of Loma Grande! From the writer of My Best Friend Is a Secret Agent, this middle grade chapter book is a fun adventure full of action and excitement for any reader - children, tweens, teens... and beyond! This thrilling ‘haunted mall’ story is the first in a series, so if you like it, there's more to come!(Don't forget to look for the surprise after Chapter 1!)

A phenomenal worldwide bestseller for over thirty years, Richard Adams's Watership Down is a timeless classic and one of the most beloved novels of all time. Set in England's Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale of adventure, courage and survival follows a band of very special creatures on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of friends, they journey forth from their native Sandleford Warren through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, to a mysterious promised land and a more perfect society.

War rages across the galaxy. And humanity is losing battle after battle. The renegade Armor, Roland, seeks the key to victory against the enemy encroaching from all sides. An Aeon guards a secret which will tip the balance of power in the galaxy. But first, Roland, and the Ibarra Nation must defeat her guardians, the Cyrgal.On another front and amid the tumultuous aftermath of Roland’s defection, Gideon leads a desperate attempt to assassinate a Kesaht general. He is the last hope to turn the tide of the battle, and save the world of Ouranos.As the war against the Kesaht and their merciless allies grinds on, Gideon and Roland must summon faith and fury to survive.Don’t miss the next action-packed military science fiction adventure in the Terran Armor Corps series!

GROW YOUR OWN MUSHROOMS AT HOME – Oyster, Shiitake, Button, Enokitake, Lion’s Mane, Wine Cap, Maitake and many moreOver 20,000 varieties of mushrooms are known in the world today, with more being discovered all the time, and with each kind having its own taste and structure. Finding a wide variety of mushrooms in the supermarket can be a challenge though. Most grocery stores only stock common species such as button mushrooms. Cultivating mushrooms at home can be a great way to source the mushrooms you want and save additional money. A lot of people don’t realize how easy it is to cultivate mushrooms at home. Loving shady spots, under a deck or porch, they grow in places other plants wouldn’t naturally thrive, thus making them the perfect addition to any gardener’s growing plan. Whatever your reason to start growing mushrooms at home, this book is the perfect companion on your journey. Mushroom Cultivation: 12 Ways to become the MayGyver of Mushrooms is the one-stop guide for every mushroom enthusiast. After reading this book, you will be able to identify the type of mushroom you want to grow, choose a suitable growing method and keep your harvest fruitful. Ideally suited for beginners, the book provides a comprehensive overview of how to start your mushroom adventure. In detail, this book allows you to… Select the mushrooms you can easily grow at home and to taste the pleasure of your homegrown fungiUnderstand the characteristics of each type of mushroomLearn everything about mushroom structure and their life cycleDecide which type of mushroom you want to grow Get a comprehensive overview of the cultivation process and gain the confidence to embark upon your own projectLearn everything about the different stages of mushroom cultivationUnderstand the growing process in detail – from preparation to harvestingLearn about 12 different growing methods for indoor and outdoor cultivationIdentify potential problems and learn how to overcome themIdentify pests and diseasesUnderstand common problems such as incorrect moisture levels, contamination, and bad spawnLearn everything about correct processing – from drying to freezingTake the first step to your mushroom adventure. To get started, scroll up and grab your copy.

I’m blogging for my life…14-year-old Hugh Hollenbeck doesn’t get it. What doesn’t he get? Just about everything. That’s why he walks around with a little camera attached to his glasses that records his entire life. Then he watches it all later to try to figure out the things he didn’t get before – which, as you’ll recall, is just about everything – and he makes a weekly video blog for all to see.Unfortunately, Hugh’s cluelessness leads him to run for Student Council President. Even his little sister knows that this school election thing is just “not him”, but Hugh, as always, has to find out the hard way. At least Hugh’s campaign gets him the attention of the very confident, very pretty – and very intimidating – Molly MacLaine. But will Molly be able to help Hugh survive his disastrous campaign, or will he crash and burn… and bring the whole school down with him?If you like the Middle School series and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, you’ll love HughTube. This book is for anybody who’s ever been baffled by the secrets, contradictions and unwritten rules of middle school. Tweens and teens will easily relate to the comic mishaps of our hapless hero. This funny coming of age, middle grade story is the first in a series, so if you like it, there's more to come!Don't forget to look for the surprise after Chapter 1!

The first three books in the Alex Kovacs thriller series, collected in a single volume: Vienna at Nightfall, The Spies of Zurich, and The Lyon Resistance.So who is Alex Kovacs?Born in Czechoslovakia, raised in Vienna, a salesman traveling throughout Austria and Germany, Alex is a cosmopolitan nomad drawn into the building European crisis. He is a reluctant spy at first, but as the crisis builds on the continent and as the Nazi steamroller gains momentum, we watch him forced to move from country to country and experience with him as his life evolves and his commitment grows, from courier to espionage agent to Resistance fighter.Three-quarters of the reviews have been 5-stars. Here is a sampling:“Richard Wake tells a really good story! His storytelling reminds me a bit of the Bernie Gunther novels by Philip Kerr. The characters are likable, the story is paced well and there's the right amount of suspense.”“He really knows his stuff.”“I love this author! Compelling story line with great writing. His writing is clever but not pretentious. Characters are interesting and yet realistic. Not over done.”“Richard Wake's Alex Kovacs thrillers are among the most intelligent and entertaining in this genre. I've been a fan of Alan Furst and Phillip Kerr for years, and am happy to have discovered Wake's brilliant new books.”“Having read Wake's first three books nearly non stop I say without reservation he is without doubt one of the top three finest new writers to be published in the last decade. He has a unique writing ability to make one feel they are living the characters own experiences and feeling their emotions, beliefs and ambitions.”Buy this collection and get started on a great new thriller series!

Gardening is a rewarding hobby. And one that can produce you substantially more crop if done correctly. Using innovative gardening methods such as hydroponics or greenhouse gardening can help your plants mature 25% faster while delivering a 30% increase in yield. If you want to taste the pleasure of your homegrown food and see tremendous results this Book Bundle on Greenhouse Gardening and Hydroponics is for you!With hydroponics:You don’t need a yard or garden area.Plants grow faster and produce more harvest compared to plants grown in soil.Grow out of season crops, all year round.Greenhouse gardening gives you the opportunity toExtend your growing season.Grow plants that normally don’t survive in your region.Jump-start a new growing period.Whatever goal you have this guide get you covered. This bundle contains the first three books from the bestselling Urban Homesteading Series:#1 Hydroponics: How to Pick the Best Hydroponic System and Crops for Homegrown Food Year-RoundWith this book, you will learn the basics of hydroponics and find the hydroponic system that best suits your needs. #2 DIY Hydroponics: 12 Easy and Affordable Ways to Build Your Own Hydroponic System This book takes you through the six hydroponic systems and gives you step-by-step instructions on how to create and maintain your own hydroponic garden. #3 Greenhouse: How to Build a Greenhouse and Grow Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit All Year-RoundThe one-stop guide on greenhouse construction, maintenance and planting schedules. Inexpensive options and money-saving tips help you reduce your costs in building and running your greenhouse.IN THIS COLLECTION YOU WILL LEARN:Everything you need to know about the six different hydroponic systemsDecide which system suits your needs by considering your budget, time, space and level of experienceLearn which crops and growing medium are best suited to each hydroponic systemUnderstand the role of nutrients and lighting for healthy, prosperous gardensLearn how to build your own hydroponic system - from easy to more advanced set-upsUnderstand how to maintain your system and care for your plantsIdentify pests and diseases in your hydroponic garden and learn how to combat themLearn what greenhouse gardening is all about.Get to know the different types of greenhouses and choose the one that suits your needs.Choose the best type of glazing, flooring and construction material for your greenhouse.Learn how to heat your greenhouse and use ventilation to keep the humidity level just right.Learn how to utilize lighting and irrigate your plants for optimal growth.Get an overview of the essential equipment you need to keep your garden healthy.Learn how to schedule your plants for year-round gardening.Get an overview of how to grow different herbs, vegetables and fruits in your greenhouse.Integrate hydroponics into your greenhouse.Understand how to maintain your greenhouse and care for your plants.This bundle will help you save time and trouble with easy to follow illustrations, tables and a glossary of relevant terms.Take the first step to building your own hydroponic and greenhouse garden. To get started, scroll up and grab your copy today.

"★★★★★ Time Tunnel: The Empire was a crazy good adventure that I would have never expected from this sci-fi style book. It is a must-read that I could hardly put down.” — Manhattan Book Review“★★★★...eerie similarities to our current political climate cannot be denied….This book also ends on a great cliffhanger, leaving the reader wanting much more.” — San Francisco Book Review"In this second installment of a series, Todd (Time Tunnel: The Twin Towers, 2019) continues exploring the intriguing possibilities of time travel, backing up his speculations with well-researched history and believable science. Though adept at setting up exciting, tense confrontations, the author is also a thoughtful writer, and his characters are appropriately vulnerable, though Padma is hailed as the messiah of Lakota prophecy and Kyle has modern weaponry. Todd’s Lakota camp and the town of Deadwood come vividly alive with well-chosen, telling details such as the checkerboard that sits atop a general store’s cracker barrel. The cliffhanger ending will leave readers eager for the next volume.” — Kirkus"★★★★★ Just like the first novel in the series The Twin Towers, The Empire is full of action, intrigue, and suspense. Richard Todd does a fantastic job of retelling historical events, which are brilliantly researched.” — Seattle Book Review"★★★★★ Relationships are tested in this story; the only way to know how you truly feel about someone is to throw them in a situation together for which they are totally unprepared. The reader is able to delve deeper into the feelings of the characters and grasp a better understanding for the motivation of their actions. As in Twin Towers, there is action galore, and The Empire includes another story from history that originally ended badly, but now occurs in a way we would have liked for it to have played out. The ending was a complete shock, with another phase in the Time Tunnel series coming at a later date.” — Tulsa Book ReviewSeptember 11, 2001. Padma Mahajan mourns the loss of her newlywed husband, Major Kyle Mason, killed while defeating terrorists from crashing American 11 into the World Trade Center. As she watches harrowing videos on TV of American 11 missing the North Tower by mere feet, a mysterious visitor enters her apartment. possessing stunning knowledge about the future. Leveraging this information, Padma becomes the world’s wealthiest person and de facto “Empress of America” until a new authoritarian challenges her rule and forces her and the visitor from the future to escape into the past – through the Time Tunnel.An accident in the Time Tunnel throws the couple hopelessly off course. Lost in time, they use their knowledge of the future to change the outcome of one of history’s most heinous massacres. As they attempt to change the past, they are hunted by Colonel Annika Wise, who has orders to kill the time traveling duo.Time Tunnel: The Empire is the thrilling sequel to Time Tunnel: The Twin Towers, a daring suspense story in which history is changed for better…and worse.