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In this fifth edition of Work the System, Carpenter reveals the profound insight and exact uncomplicated, mechanical steps he took to turn his business—and life—around. Once you "get" this new vision, success and serenity will come quickly.

A 1920s Easter Murder Mystery in the depths of rural Yorkshire A scoundrel lies dying, he makes his confession; his sins were despicable, and he wants to atone for his wasted life. He bequeaths an invaluable gift to Monks Hood Abbey, an ancient monastery set in a lonely corner of the Yorkshire moors. But sin throws a long shadow and corruption crawls in its shade.

There's a damsel in distress and accusations of attempted murder flying around, but it's not in the comfortable confines of the English countryside; it's in the very distant city of Damascus. Lennox must go and investigate, although he's not too keen on exotic locations, and his old retainer Greggs is distinctly averse to the very idea. Nevertheless, ex-Chief Inspector Swift persuades them, and they reach the ancient city to discover a movie crew, a spy, and a couple of mysterious ladies.

Creative people tend to see the world a little differently from everyone else. But that doesn't mean they can't zero in on their goals, get focused, get organized, and not only accomplish what they want to achieve but earn money doing it. In Get It Done, a beloved teacher and successful writer, actor, and comedian helps you get a handle on your own particular - even peculiar - creative process and harness your energies in positive, productive, and income-generating ways.

After his girlfriend Emma's fatal plunge from a clifftop, Cameron Todd wakes with a brain injury—and no memory of the night she died. Accusations swirl around him. The police. Emma’s grieving family. Everyone wants to know whether his amnesia is real — or just a convenient lie. Trapped in...

I wanted revenge on my ex. I didn’t plan on falling for her older sister. Dani. When my girlfriend of four years dumps me in front of forty-seven people and replaces me three days later, I want to set something on fire. Instead, I formulate a plan. I’m going to walk into her parents' massive anniversary party looking incredible, doing perfectly fine, and holding the hand of a massive upgrade. The only problem? The perfect fake date is Liza Hart. My ex's older sister. She’s an icy, high-powered litigation attorney who treats her life like a courtroom. She loves rules. I love breaking them.

When the world feels uncertain, it’s easy to wonder what we can do. We ask: How can I feel better? How can I keep going? How can I make my life matter? The premise of this book is that there is more to life than getting by. You are not powerless. You have the ability to improve what happens to you and around you. On a daily basis, you can choose what you focus on and what you do about it. You don’t need a big title, degree, platform, or bank account to change things for good.

The classic tales of Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, and many more friends in the world of Beatrix Potter.

What separates good leaders from great ones? Not titles. Not talent. Not luck. It’s the lessons they live—and the habits they practice every day. In Lessons in Leadership, Mark Matteson distills more than three decades of experience into a powerful collection of short, story-driven essays designed to sharpen your thinking, strengthen your character, and elevate your results. Drawing inspiration from iconic figures across business, sports, history, and culture, Matteson delivers practical wisdom you can apply immediately—whether you’re leading a company, a team, or your own life.

In Return on Goodwill, Sam Demma demonstrates that the most meaningful returns in life don't come from strategy or self-interest, but from showing up for people with genuine kindness and expecting nothing in return. In a world that feels transactional and increasingly disconnected, Return on Goodwill is a reminder that the way you show up still counts. That noticing people still matters. And that kindness, when done without expectation, quietly changes how life feels. You won't find formulas or strategies for getting ahead.

Jett is accustomed to women eating out of the palm of his hand, but when a tall, mysterious, redheaded goddess strolls into Mansion - his domain - the eccentric Dom finds himself enamored. She becomes an obsession in his dark, secretive, and dangerous underworld - a world that appears one way on the outside but is entirely different within.

In an impatient world of infobesity, people don't want more information - they want to be intrigued and they want to be intrigued fast. After all, goldfish have longer attention spans than humans - nine seconds to our eight. So, right now, people want to know, "How is this relevant and useful to me? Why are you worth my valuable time, mind, and dime?" Bestselling author and ace communication strategist Sam Horn reveals her "secret sauce" for truly connecting with people - whether it's one or one million.

A fierce, mordantly funny and perceptive book, from the author of Ship of Fools, about the act of national self-harm known as Brexit. In exploring the answers to the question: 'why did Britain vote leave?', Fintan O'Toole finds himself discovering how trivial journalistic lies became far from...

For five hundred years the robot waited to encounter a human. When it finally did, it probably wished it was a different human. Nelson Newman was destined to be the first person to set foot on Mars. Instead, he finds himself transported across the galaxy and pitched into a battle of wits against a ruthless enemy, who will do whatever it takes to safeguard their people and their power.

An addictive, unpredictable, darkly hilarious collection of stories from Danny McBride—the beloved creator and star of The Righteous Gemstones and Eastbound & Down. “These McBride men more than drink their own Kool-Aid, they swig it to survive. On fever quests to save face and make their...

A Meditative Journey into the Mystery of BeingWhat is consciousness?Who are we beneath our thoughts, memories, and identities?What is awareness itself?And could consciousness exist beyond the human mind?"Consciousness" explores these questions through philosophy, spirituality, personal inquiry...

The check engine light has been blinking since Delaware, my bank account is empty, and my MFA thesis is entirely stuck. Everything I own fits into three bags. When my best friend offers me a free summer housesitting gig in an upscale neighborhood, I take it without hesitation. I expected silence, pristine marble countertops, and a clear path to graduation. I didn’t expect Valerie Mercer to come home early.

When Adela and her elderly companion, Mrs. Moore, arrive in the town of Chandrapore, India, they quickly feel trapped by its insular and prejudiced British community. Determined to explore the “real India,” they seek the guidance of the charming and mercurial Dr. Aziz, a cultivated Indian...

Live Ready is a book about dangerous people - about predators who live in our midst and who violate our social contract with impunity. It's also a book about navigating a world filled with such people. It shows you how to recognize them, how to understand their methods and motivations, how to keep them at a safe remove from yourself and your loved ones (and when that's not possible, how to defeat them).

Sustainability enthusiast and climate activist Sam Bentley shares details on the hopeful developments combatting the effects of climate change, while giving readers actionable steps to help play their part. If you feel like climate change and the state of our planet just keeps getting worse and...