Being the opening chapters of volume one of the first of The Five Books of TimeThere are some things that are known by everyone within The World, and many things which are unknown. Everyone knows that one-thousand years ago there was The War That Broke Time. The Immortals tried to exterminate the mortals by releasing dragons into The World who only knew one thing – hunger. The horror of their actions finally caused the Immortals to completely withdraw from The World into their Whitestone walled cities. The mortals found some - The Dragonslayers, who could heal themselves as fast as The Dragons could burn their bodies, who slowly saved The World. And the mortals then destroyed the one whom had started The War … The Goddess of Life. For one-thousand years, seven of The Dragonslayers have kept the unchanging peace as The Nightlords of The Seven Kingdoms. Only the Nightlords know how to light the raw Globes which come from The Five Empires. It is only the heat and light of The Globes which allows men to survive the frozen darkness of winter. Life in The World is hard, and men's lives are short. But The Nightlord gave his Binding that those who obeyed his Code of The Covenant would bring forth one who would Reunite The World with all that is missing from it in The Underworld. And in The Reuniting of The World and The Underworld, The Lord Binding will bring all that exists to the timeless, unitary perfection of The Union of All Things. The existence of The World and The Underworld, and all that is within ... will End. Views: 699
Shayara Ventii, human bounty hunter sponsored by the galactic senate, is travelling through the galaxy with the crew of her small ship when she comes across something that will change her life forever. Not only will it shape her future, but the future of every living thing in the galaxy.Shayara Ventii, human bounty hunter sponsored by the galactic senate, is travelling through the galaxy with the crew of her small ship when she comes across something that will change her life forever. Not only will it shape her future, but the future of every living thing in the galaxy. She quickly finds it hard to distinguish friend from foe as humanity tries to forefront the response to this new threat. Old tensions resurface as people begin to die and civilisation itself becomes threatened. How far will some be willing to go to save themselves? Pariahs and Peacemakers is the debut novel from writer, James S. Bowers. It is a rich tale told from the perspective of multiple characters, each with their own unique view and problems in the universe he has created for them. Views: 693
BUS STOP HAIKU features Brian Robertson's [popular urban haiku -- as well as an excerpt from his helpful workshop on writing haiku. Together, they form a look into Robertson's habit of "poem catching" in the streets of his native Houston as well as Austin, Dallas and other urban centers. As of April 27, 2015, the book is available at no cost.BUS STOP HAIKU features Brian Robertson's newest urban haiku -- as well as an excerpt from his helpful workshop on writing haiku. Together, they form a look into Robertson's habit of "poem catching" in the streets of his native Houston as well as Austin, Dallas and other urban centers. The author of Little Blues Book with illustrations by R. Crumb, Robertson approaches the haiku form much as he did with his Street Photography -- capturing moments with depth, sensitivity and humor. As he writes, "Haiku uses words to get beyond words to what is underneath the words."These 100+ haiku celebrate people, nature and moments in an interdependent world through the lens of haiku. His view records things such as “sparse yellow flowers/ in front of the liquor store/ frankly, do their best” to fractures in the city landscape, as in “flag of surrender/ white sheet across the windshield/ – driver shot himself”The haiku reflect Buddhist monasteries and temples as well as humor in the bars where he has played the blues for 30 years – “play loud as you want/ the beer is free/ – my drummer swoons” Views: 666
Sam just wanted to be normal. To be able to wake up every morning knowing she was safe. To no longer be the girl who was hunted.Jamie just wanted to learn more about where he came from and where he could find more like him.Now their lives have become entangled as Jamie gets taken deeper and deeper into Sam’s world of Magic, Demons, darkness and war.Sam just wanted to be normal. To be able to wake up every morning knowing she was safe. To no longer be the girl who was hunted.Jamie just wanted to learn more about where he came from and where he could find more like him.Now their lives have become entangled as Jamie gets taken deeper and deeper into Sam’s world of Magic, Demons, darkness and war.Unaware that she is the key to stopping a war that has lasted a millennia, and he is the key to her downfall. Views: 609
This is a compilation of short stories that will scare you, shock you, and make you afraid to turn out the lights!!!A compilation of short stories from the mind of a young author. Scary stories, sad stories and ones that will just leave you scratching your head. Two young children get all that they bargained for when they ask their father for a scary bedtime story. A Sheriff in a small town confronts an evil he is all to familiar with, and much more. Views: 583
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Under Andy Grove's leadership, Intel has become the world's largest chipmaker, the fifth-most-admired company in America, and the seventh-most-profitable company among the Fortune 500. You don't achieve rankings like these unless you have mastered a rare understanding of the art of business and an unusual way with its practice.Few CEOs can claim this level of consistent record-breaking success. Grove attributes much of this success to the philosophy and strategy he reveals in Only the Paranoid Survive--a book that is unique in leadership annals for offering a bold new business measure, and for taking the reader deep inside the workings of a major corporation. Grove's contribution to business thinking concerns a new way of measuring the nightmare moment every leader dreads--the moment when massive change occurs and all bets are off. The success you had the day before is gone, destroyed by unforeseen changes that hit like a stage-six rapid. Grove calls such moments Strategic Inflection Points, and he has lived through several. When SlPs hit, all rules of business shift fast, furiously, and forever. SlPs can be set off by almost anything--megacompetition, an arcane change in regulations, or a seemingly modest change in technology.Yet in the watchful leader's hand, SlPs can be an ace. Managed right, a company can turn a SIP into a positive force to win in the marketplace and emerge stronger than ever.To achieve that level of mastery over change, you must know its properties inside and out. Grove addresses questions such as these: What are the stages of these tidal waves? What sources do you turn to in order to foresee dangers before trouble announces itself? When threats abound, how do you deal with your emotions, your calendar, your career--as well as with your most loyal managers and customers, who may cling to tradition?No stranger to risk, Grove examines his own record of success and failure, including the drama of how he navigated the events of the Pentium flaw, which threatened Intel in a major way, and how he is dealing with the SIP brought on by the Internet. The work of a lifetime of reflection, Only the Paranoid Survive is a contemporary classic of leadership skills. Views: 112
The control-freak, the narcissist, the slacker, the cynic... Difficult people are the worst part of a manager's job.Whether it comes from direct reports or people above, outbursts, irrational demands, griping, and other disruptions need to be dealt with—and it's your responsibility to do it. Leading the Unleadable turns this dreaded chore into a straight forward process that gently, yet effectively, improves behaviors. Written by an insider in the tech industry, where personality issues routinely wreck projects, the book reveals a core truth: most people actually want to contribute results, not cause headaches.Once you realize the potential for change, the book's simple steps, examples, and scripts explain how to right even the most hopeless situations. You'll learn how to:Master the necessary mindsetExplain the problem calmly in a short feedback sessionGet a commitment to change, and follow upCoach... Views: 53
Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the Treaty of Versailles in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Treaty of Versailles. The First World War had left Europe in a state of almost total devastation. Eager to seek revenge, the Allied powers came together to draft the Treaty of Versailles, which would see Germany pay reparations to the victors and the borders of former Empires redrawn. It was, however, a flawed agreement, and its economic and political consequences would be disastrous.In just 50 minutes you will: Contextualise the Treaty of Versailles and the events leading up to the end of the First World War Understand how the Allied powers often acted purely in their own economic and political interests Recognise the consequences of the treaty's enforcement, including its economic ramifications and the rise of nationalism across... Views: 23
Change is only 50 minutes away! Find out everything you need to know about dealing with depression with this straightforward guide.Depression can affect anyone, regardless of their age, gender or circumstances. For sufferers, it can feel like there is no way out, but it is important to know that you are not alone. From therapy to antidepressants to alternative treatments, there are a range of approaches that can help you to recover and prevent a relapse.In just 50 minutes you will be able to: Find out about the different treatments available for depression and choose the right one for you Take positive steps to improve your mental health and guard against a relapse Support a loved one who is suffering from depressionABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | HEALTH AND WELLBEING The Health and Wellbeing series from the 50Minutes collection is perfect for anyone looking to be healthier and happier in their personal life. Our guides... Views: 18
Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about effective delegation with this practical guide.Busy managers often find themselves pressed for time as they take on a wide range of tasks at work. In spite of this, many remain reluctant to delegate as they worry that this may result in lower-quality work or delays in getting things done. Fortunately, with careful consideration and thoughtful planning, delegation can save you time and maximise the skills of your team to produce better results.In 50 minutes you will be able to: Understand the advantages of delegating some of your work to capable and experienced colleagues Identify the tasks to delegate and the people to delegate them to based on the skills and experience required Effectively manage the person you have delegated to by supervising them and giving them constructive feedbackABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | COACHING The... Views: 11
