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  • Will It Fly? How to Test Your Next Business Idea So You Don't Waste Your Time and Money

    Pat Flynn, SPI Publications

    Audible Audiobook (SPI Publications, March 21, 2016)
    Stop rushing into businesses born from half-baked ideas, misguided theories, and other forms of self-delusion. A lack of proper validation kills more businesses than anything else. As Joel Barker says, "Speed is only useful if you're running in the right direction." Will It Fly? will help you make sure you are clear for takeoff. It answers questions like: Does your business idea have merit? Will it succeed in the market you're trying to serve, or will it just be a waste of time and resources? Is it a good idea for you? In other words, will it fly? Chock-full of practical suggestions you can apply to your business idea today, Will It Fly? combines action-based exercises, small-scale "litmus tests", and real-world case studies with anecdotes from the author's personal experience of making money online, hosting successful podcasts, testing niche sites, and launching several online businesses. Will It Fly? will challenge you to think critically, act deliberately, and dare greatly. You can think of the book as your business flight manual, something you can refer to for honest and straight-forward advice as you begin to test your idea and build a business that takes off and soars. In five parts, Will It Fly? will guide you through the validation of your next business idea: Part one, Mission Design, helps you make sure your target idea aligns with and supports your goals. Part two, Development Lab, walks you through uncovering important details about your idea that you haven't thought about. Part three, Flight Planning, is all about assessing current market conditions. Part four, Flight Simulator, focuses on the actual validating and testing of an idea with a small segment of a target market. Finally, Part five, All Systems Go, is to help you make sure your idea after all that will fly! Please Note: Additional materials for this audiobook can be accessed at willitflybook.com/course
  • Child Development: An Active Learning Approach

    Laura E. Levine, Joyce Munsch

    Paperback (SAGE Publications, Inc, Jan. 25, 2017)
    In the Third Edition of the topically organized Child Development: An Active Learning Approach, authors Laura E. Levine and Joyce A. Munsch invite students to take an active journey toward understanding the latest findings from the field of child development. Using robust pedagogical tools built into the chapter narratives, students are challenged to confront myths and misconceptions, participate in real-world activities with children and independently, and utilize video resources and research tools to pursue knowledge and develop critical thinking skills on their own. This new edition covers the latest findings on developmental neuroscience, positive youth development, the role of fathers, and more, with topics of diversity and culture integrated throughout. More than a textbook, this one-of-a-kind resource will continue to serve students as they go on to graduate studies, to work with children and adolescents professionally, and to care for children of their own.
  • Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux

    Therese de Lisieux, John Clarke

    Paperback (I C S Publications, Jan. 19, 1996)
    Translated from the critical edition by John Clarke, OCD, 3rd ed. (1997). Includes general and biblical index, with 8 pages of photos.Two and a half years before her death in 1897 at the age of 24, as ThÊrèse Martin began writing down her childhood memories at the request of her blood sisters in the Lisieux Carmel, few could have guessed the eventual outcome. Yet this Story of my soul, first published in 1898 in a highly edited version, quickly became a modern spiritual classic, read by millions and translated into dozens of languages around the world. Decades later, in response to growing requests from scholars and devotees of the Saint, a facsimile edition of the manuscripts appeared, along with more popular French editions of what the Saint had actually written. Here, expressed with all of ThÊrèse's original spontaneity and fervor, we rediscover the great themes of her spirituality: confidence and love, the little way, abandonment to God's merciful love, and her mission in the church and world today. Father John Clarke's acclaimed translation, first published in 1975 and now accepted as the standard throughout the English-speaking world, is a faithful and unaffected rendering of ThÊrèse's own words, from the original manuscripts. This new edition, prepared for the centenary of the Saint's death, includes a select bibliography of recent works in English on ThÊrèse, along with a new referencing system now widely used in studies of her doctrine.
  • Essentials of Sociology

    George Ritzer, Wendy Wiedenhoft Murphy

    Paperback (SAGE Publications, Inc, Jan. 16, 2018)
    Essentials of Sociology, adapted from George Ritzer’s Introduction to Sociology, provides the same rock-solid foundation from one of sociology′s best-known thinkers in a shorter and more streamlined format. With new co-author Wendy Wiedenhoft Murphy, the Third Edition continues to illuminate traditional sociological concepts and theories and focuses on some of the most compelling features of contemporary social life: globalization, consumer culture, the internet, and the "McDonaldization" of society. New to this Edition New "Trending" boxes focus on influential books by sociologists that have become part of the public conversation about important issues. Replacing "Public Sociology" boxes, this feature demonstrates the diversity of sociology′s practitioners, methods, and subject matter, featuring such authors as o Michelle Alexander (The New Jim Crow) o Elizabeth Armstrong and Laura Hamilton (Paying for the Party) o Matthew Desmond (Evicted) o Arlie Hochschild (Strangers in Their Own Land) o Eric Klinenberg (Going Solo) o C.J. Pascoe (Dude, You′re a Fag) o Lori Peek and Alice Fothergill (Children of Katrina) o Allison Pugh (The Tumbleweed Society) Updated examples in the text and "Digital Living" boxes keep pace with changes in digital technology and online practices, including Uber, Bitcoin, net neutrality, digital privacy, WikiLeaks, and cyberactivism. New or updated subjects apply sociological thinking to the latest issues including: the 2016 U.S. election Brexit the global growth of ISIS climate change further segmentation of wealthy Americans as the "super rich" transgender people in the U.S. armed forces charter schools the legalization of marijuana the Flint water crisis fourth-wave feminism
  • Mastering Minimalism: Eight Steps To A Life Of Less Stuff And More Freedom

    Emily Josephine

    eBook (JEB Publications, April 8, 2017)
    The journey toward Minimalism can be tricky. This book will help make the journey of learning how to be a minimalist much less difficult – even enjoyable – for you. Wannabe minimalists often have not only hundreds, if not thousands, of material goods to declutter, but also a plethora of mainstream mindsets that make navigating their way toward voluntary simplicity a rough and rocky path. I wrote this book to ease that navigation process for newbies. I also wrote it to help intermediate Minimalists who want to dive deeper into the journey, to overcome the obstacles that are holding them back. The steps and tips are those that my husband and I used to begin the journey toward Minimalism, and the ones we continue to use to remain on the path.The book begins by briefly addressing what Minimalism truly is (as opposed to what religious minimalist gurus have made many people think it is). It continues by explaining the benefits of becoming a minimalist.The rest of the book, the bulk of it, describes the steps you need to take in order to master Minimalism; that is, to overcome the insidious materialistic mindset of the modern age and to integrate the philosophy into your soul so completely that it becomes as easy as breathing. The first step toward simple living is one you likely won’t hear about in any other book on the subject. Then, you will be asked to consider two major paradigm shifts that will completely change the way you look at material goods. The remaining steps are more practical and hands-on, enabling you to take instant action on your desire to join the minimalist movement.If you are looking at becoming a minimalist, or you have already begun moving toward it but need some encouragement to “fight the good fight,” read this book. It will help.
  • Cognitive Psychology In and Out of the Laboratory

    Kathleen M. Galotti

    Hardcover (SAGE Publications, Inc, Aug. 16, 2017)
    Cognitive Psychology In and Out of the Laboratory presents balanced, up-to-date coverage of cognitive psychology and shows readers that research conducted in the lab truly does impact the real world. Using her signature, accessible writing style, author Kathleen M. Galotti masterfully connects cognitive psychology to students′ everyday lives through current, relevant examples. The Sixth Edition has been updated to reflect the rapidly changing field of cognitive psychology with new references, streamlined content that gives more attention to key topics like memory, and material on advances in research that enhance our understanding of how people acquire and use information.
  • When The Storms Come...you can take it: Coping...one day at a time

    Val Waldeck

    eBook (Pilgrim Publications SA, Sept. 4, 2010)
    "When The Storms Come" is based on the Old Testament book of Job. It takes you through the high - and low - points in his life. Walk with Job and hs family and learn how to "take" trials in the power and strength of the Lord.This is a book that will move your heart and help you to rejoice in the midst of your pain. You will be blessed as you share these insights from Job's life and apply them to your own situation.What Others Have Said About This Book:A powerful spiritual guide to overcoming and healing emotional, physical, and professional crises.The book’s title is immediately compelling. Evoking the specter of the dark clouds of loss and dramatic changes, the title addresses our fear of surviving the unknown and it extends a promise to us that we can indeed cope—and survive with hope and comfort. Our trust in the author’s intent is instantaneous. Her affirmation of God’s love for each member of His human race suffuses her words with continuous affirmation and encouragement. Throughout the book, she speaks in plain English of Job’s losses, and her voice speaks so personally to us that we often find ourselves saying, “Yes, that’s exactly how I feel.” Thus, the healing begins, the aching subsides, and the grief diminishes as she reveals God’s ever-present partnership in our recovery. The author structures her book so that her readers can parallel their losses with Job’s successive losses. In the same way, the author explores our own sudden losses—because life, for all of us, changes continuously, sometimes happily but often seemingly tragically. Loss, we learn, is inevitable, and therefore the author teaches us to remember and to recognize God’s extended hand, ready to help us survive depression, pain, and sadness. He is ready to help us begin the healing process. The author’s approach is never to overwhelm us or condemn us for our human failings of faith. Instead, her chapters are succinct, clearly written explanations and expressions of faith, assuring us always of the truth of biblical healing. closes with a brief, inspirational and helpful prayer. The first chapter of this book is particularly strong because it summarizes the Book of Job and focuses on God’s role in Job’s life. It anchors the book, and the final chapter sums up lessons learned, the importance of God’s offering of unconditional love. Closing the book, we feel renewed, reassured that, with God’s help, we—and other readers—can indeed survive and triumph “when the storms come.” This is one of the most accessible books on spiritually surviving grief and losses that I have ever read. Its short meditations and prayers are powerfully written, and they address today’s problem with the same strength and courage that Job used when he faced his own grief and losses.
  • The Holy Quran: Made Easy for Kids - Vol. 1, Surah 21-30

    Amal Al-Aride, Safoo Publications, Kasim Al-Janabi

    language (Safoo Publications, April 9, 2020)
    The Holy Quran Made Easy surah 21 to 30 (selected ayahs), is here to help you and your child (5+ years) on the journey of understanding the Holy Quran, as well as to assist in the progression of understanding Islam on a basic level. This is the third book in a collection of books that are not a translation but an adaptation of specially selected ayahs (for ages 5+) of the Holy Quran, which have been approved by religious scholars.The Surahs (selected ayahs) included in this book are: Surah al AnbiyahSurah al HajSurah al Mu'minunSurah an NurSurah al FurqanSurah ash Shu'raaSurah al NamlSurah al QasasSurah al Ankabut Surah ar RumAbout the author Amal Al-Aride is a children's author with more than 10 years experience in children's broadcasting, screenwriting and production. Kasim Al-Janabi is a hugely talented illustrator and frame by frame animation director with 8 years experience in broadcasting.
  • Becoming an Academic Writer: 50 Exercises for Paced, Productive, and Powerful Writing

    Patricia Goodson

    Paperback (SAGE Publications, Inc, April 1, 2016)
    With its friendly, step-by-step format, Becoming an Academic Writer by Patricia Goodson helps writers improve their writing by engaging in deep and deliberate practice—a type of practice adopted by expert performers in areas such as sports or music. Featuring 50 exercises, this practical, self-paced guide is flexibly organized so readers can either work their way through all of the exercises in order or focus on the specific areas where they need additional practice building their skills. The Second Edition is enhanced by a new appendix on literature review, new feature boxes, and new chapter summaries.
  • Ashes

    Kelly Cozy

    eBook (Smite Publications, Feb. 23, 2013)
    Anonymous. That was Jennifer’s life. But when she survived a domestic terrorist attack and her last-minute escape became the iconic image of the event, that life was over. Wanting only to disappear and become just another face in the crowd, she cashed in on her unwanted fame and moved to a small town, hidden away and safe. Retired. That was Sean’s life. A former covert operative – the kind the government denies exists – he’d been pushed unwillingly into a life of suburban peace and quiet. But his retirement ended when he saw Jennifer’s rescue; from then on he only wanted to find those responsible for the attack, even if it meant turning rogue. What Jennifer and Sean will both find is that nothing goes to plan, and their paths will cross in a way neither could have foreseen.
  • Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues

    Gus Martin

    Paperback (SAGE Publications, Inc, Oct. 6, 2017)
    "[Gus Martin] has expertly curated the most important topics and sources in the field and put them together in an ideal manner to assist students in understanding the breadth and complexity of modern-day terrorism. Coupled with the instructor and student resources, this text is a perfect introduction to the field." ―Ryan Vogel, Director of National Security Studies, Utah Valley University Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues offers a multidisciplinary, comprehensive exploration of domestic and international terrorism that helps students develop the knowledge and skills needed to critically assess the expressions and underlying causes of terrorism. The Sixth Edition has been updated with new information on terrorist attacks and organizations, as well as key topics such as failed states, the lone-wolf model, state terrorism, human rights violations, and cyberterrorism. Discussion of policies and counterterrorism has been augmented to help students understand the challenges, perspectives, and issues relevant to terrorism today. Give your students the SAGE edge! SAGE edge offers a robust online environment featuring an impressive array of free tools and resources for review, study, and further exploration, keeping both instructors and students on the cutting edge of teaching and learning. Learn more at .
  • Will It Fly?: How to Test Your Next Business Idea So You Don't Waste Your Time and Money

    Pat Flynn

    eBook (SPI Publications, Jan. 30, 2016)
    Have you been burned from rushing into a business idea too quickly? Discover a step-by-step system for testing your concept before it goes to market. Are you the kind of person who likes to fire before you aim? Do you have an endless list of business ideas with no clue as to which one you should run with? Smart Passive Income founder Pat Flynn has created multiple successful businesses, and learning from his experiences may be the key to starting your idea off on the right foot. A lack of proper validation kills more businesses than anything else. Will It Fly provides you with action-based examples, small-scale litmus tests, and real-world case studies that ensure you properly vet your idea before you spend your hard-earned time and money. Pat’s book is the business flight manual you never had to transform your part of a plan into a business that takes off and soars. In Will It Fly, you’ll discover: - How to make sure your target idea aligns with your goals to inspire 100% passion- How to uncover important details about your plan to give you all the facts you need to succeed- How to think critically when you evaluate the current conditions of the market- How to validate and test your idea to see if it can actually work - How to make sure your idea is ready for launch, and much, much more! Through a collection of practical exercises and insightful anecdotes, Will It Fly challenges you to get past analysis paralysis and do the work you need to launch a successful business. If you’re going to start a new endeavor, there’s no better person to learn from than Pat. Buy Will It Fly today to test your way to success! What people are saying about Will It Fly? “Pat has done the perfect job of inspiring, teaching, motivating and guiding new entrepreneurs through the most important part of the business building process... the fundamentals. However, he goes further, taking us on a journey of discovery, confidence building and support - all with a healthy slice of reality! If you want to get started in online business the smart way, you need to read this book.” -Chris DuckerBestselling Author of Virtual Freedom“People love to dream, imagine and hope. But even great ideas without action and execution never get off the ground—they don’t change the world or your bank account. This book will help identify your ONE sentence, your ‘unfair advantage,’ and a plan of action to make your idea fly. Spectator or pilot—you get to choose.” -Dan Miller, New York Times bestselling author, 48 Days to the Work You Love