Author: Jacqueline M. Edwards
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435711696
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
The contents of this book illustrates how a dream becomes a reality. The birth of a nonprofit organization that specializes in: developing academic excellence in at-risk and high risk children, and providing services by design for their sibling, parents and caregivers. Raising the standards of urban households through tailor made services.
Now That's A N.I.C.E. Zone!
Author: Jacqueline M. Edwards
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435711696
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
The contents of this book illustrates how a dream becomes a reality. The birth of a nonprofit organization that specializes in: developing academic excellence in at-risk and high risk children, and providing services by design for their sibling, parents and caregivers. Raising the standards of urban households through tailor made services.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435711696
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
The contents of this book illustrates how a dream becomes a reality. The birth of a nonprofit organization that specializes in: developing academic excellence in at-risk and high risk children, and providing services by design for their sibling, parents and caregivers. Raising the standards of urban households through tailor made services.
Zone One
Author: Colson Whitehead
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0385535015
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys: A pandemic has devastated the planet, sorting humanity into two types: the uninfected and the infected, the living and the living dead. • "One of the best books of the year." —Esquire After the worst of the plague is over, armed forces stationed in Chinatown’s Fort Wonton have successfully reclaimed the island south of Canal Street—aka Zone One. Mark Spitz is a member of one of the three-person civilian sweeper units tasked with clearing lower Manhattan of the remaining feral zombies. Zone One unfolds over three surreal days in which Spitz is occupied with the mundane mission of straggler removal, the rigors of Post-Apocalyptic Stress Disorder (PASD), and the impossible task of coming to terms with a fallen world. And then things start to go terribly wrong… At once a chilling horror story and a literary novel by a contemporary master, Zone One is a dazzling portrait of modern civilization in all its wretched, shambling glory. Look for Colson Whitehead’s new novel, Crook Manifesto, coming soon!
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0385535015
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys: A pandemic has devastated the planet, sorting humanity into two types: the uninfected and the infected, the living and the living dead. • "One of the best books of the year." —Esquire After the worst of the plague is over, armed forces stationed in Chinatown’s Fort Wonton have successfully reclaimed the island south of Canal Street—aka Zone One. Mark Spitz is a member of one of the three-person civilian sweeper units tasked with clearing lower Manhattan of the remaining feral zombies. Zone One unfolds over three surreal days in which Spitz is occupied with the mundane mission of straggler removal, the rigors of Post-Apocalyptic Stress Disorder (PASD), and the impossible task of coming to terms with a fallen world. And then things start to go terribly wrong… At once a chilling horror story and a literary novel by a contemporary master, Zone One is a dazzling portrait of modern civilization in all its wretched, shambling glory. Look for Colson Whitehead’s new novel, Crook Manifesto, coming soon!
zONE
Author: Philip Blood
Publisher: Smashwords
ISBN: 1311279199
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
rofessor Hamilton wakes up in a hospital, wondering if he has had an illegal brain smear, since he is now missing parts of his memory. He must go on a journey of discovery to find out why he is the most wanted man on the planet, and the most wanted Pirate in the Zones. He must enter a series of virtual reality worlds that are based on the great works of entertainment, art and literature. His adventures alternate between an Earth ruled by the iron fist of a totalitarian government, whose agents are nicknamed ‘Zombies’, and the Zones, where he travels through different virtual reality worlds, like: Deathworld, Wonderland, Hyperborea, Trekkie space, and many other famous stories. While in the Zones Thorten is hunted by the faceless Dragoon squads of Zcerebral Incorporated. To survive he must find the secret Pirate stronghold, gain his own amazing Pirate Ship, and use it to set sail across the various Zones to discover the true nature of these strange worlds and how the Zones started. He must face the dark powers that control everything, and while doing so, discover the truth about his life. This is a story of adventure, mystery, romance, science fiction and pirates, all set in the future, taking place inside many of the famous stories we all love and cherish. Come join ‘Z’ as he jumps down the rabbit hole, literally, with his trusty Steward Loki, and his Pirate companion, Mary Read, on an adventure as crazy as Alice in Wonderland mixed with Star Wars and Captain Blood.
Publisher: Smashwords
ISBN: 1311279199
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
rofessor Hamilton wakes up in a hospital, wondering if he has had an illegal brain smear, since he is now missing parts of his memory. He must go on a journey of discovery to find out why he is the most wanted man on the planet, and the most wanted Pirate in the Zones. He must enter a series of virtual reality worlds that are based on the great works of entertainment, art and literature. His adventures alternate between an Earth ruled by the iron fist of a totalitarian government, whose agents are nicknamed ‘Zombies’, and the Zones, where he travels through different virtual reality worlds, like: Deathworld, Wonderland, Hyperborea, Trekkie space, and many other famous stories. While in the Zones Thorten is hunted by the faceless Dragoon squads of Zcerebral Incorporated. To survive he must find the secret Pirate stronghold, gain his own amazing Pirate Ship, and use it to set sail across the various Zones to discover the true nature of these strange worlds and how the Zones started. He must face the dark powers that control everything, and while doing so, discover the truth about his life. This is a story of adventure, mystery, romance, science fiction and pirates, all set in the future, taking place inside many of the famous stories we all love and cherish. Come join ‘Z’ as he jumps down the rabbit hole, literally, with his trusty Steward Loki, and his Pirate companion, Mary Read, on an adventure as crazy as Alice in Wonderland mixed with Star Wars and Captain Blood.
The Genius Zone
Author: Gay Hendricks, PH.D.
Publisher: St. Martin's Essentials
ISBN: 1250622611
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Too often we live lives that we find unfulfilling, fail to reach our own potential, and neglect to practice creativity in our daily routines. Gay Hendricks's The Genius Zone offers a way to change that by tapping into your own innate creativity. Dr. Gay Hendricks broke new ground with his bestselling classic, The Big Leap, which has become an essential resource for coaches, entrepreneurs, executives, and health practitioners around the world. Originally published as The Joy of Genius, The Genius Zone has been updated and expanded throughout, making it the essential next step beyond The Big Leap. In The Genius Zone, Hendricks introduces his brilliant exercise, the Genius Move, a simple, life-altering practice that allows readers to end negative thinking and thrive authentically. By using the Genius Move, readers will learn to spend more of their lives in their zone of genius—where creativity flows freely and they are actively pursuing the things that offer them fulfillment and satisfaction. Filled with hands-on exercises and personal stories from the author, The Genius Zone is an essential guide to creative fulfillment. If you are committed to bringing forth your innate genius and making your largest possible creative contribution, The Genius Zone will become a trusted companion for the journey.
Publisher: St. Martin's Essentials
ISBN: 1250622611
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Too often we live lives that we find unfulfilling, fail to reach our own potential, and neglect to practice creativity in our daily routines. Gay Hendricks's The Genius Zone offers a way to change that by tapping into your own innate creativity. Dr. Gay Hendricks broke new ground with his bestselling classic, The Big Leap, which has become an essential resource for coaches, entrepreneurs, executives, and health practitioners around the world. Originally published as The Joy of Genius, The Genius Zone has been updated and expanded throughout, making it the essential next step beyond The Big Leap. In The Genius Zone, Hendricks introduces his brilliant exercise, the Genius Move, a simple, life-altering practice that allows readers to end negative thinking and thrive authentically. By using the Genius Move, readers will learn to spend more of their lives in their zone of genius—where creativity flows freely and they are actively pursuing the things that offer them fulfillment and satisfaction. Filled with hands-on exercises and personal stories from the author, The Genius Zone is an essential guide to creative fulfillment. If you are committed to bringing forth your innate genius and making your largest possible creative contribution, The Genius Zone will become a trusted companion for the journey.
Gardening Illustrated for Town & Country
How to be Strategic
Author: Fred Pelard
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241988136
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
FT BUSINESS BOOK OF THE MONTH 'A comprehensive, concise, and practical guide that will enable anyone, in any situation, to develop their strategic thinking' Tiffani Bova, Chief Growth Evangelist, Salesforce, WSJ bestselling author, Growth IQ 'A must read for everyone who ever deals with complex important challenges. There are many take-away gems here that will help you push through the knotty centre of hard-to-resolve problems. Highly recommended!', Richard Rumelt, author of Good Strategy, Bad Strategy Being strategic is a critical skill. It enables you to solve problems on a day-to-day basis while also keeping an eye on the long term, anticipating opportunities and mitigating threats along the way. Fred Pelard has been teaching strategic thinking to executives at all levels at leading companies around the world for almost 20 years. How to Be Strategic is his accessible and thorough guide to strategic thinking in any situation. It contains 12 smartly illustrated, workable methodologies from leading experts like Eric Ries, Chan Kim, and Barbara Minto, and will help you find your own path to the right solution every time. 'A wonderful and inspirational look into wide-ranging frameworks and theories to spark new thinking and strategy' Tom Goodwin, author of Digital Darwinism and Head of Futures and Insight at Publicis Groupe 'Practical and comprehensive' Roeland Assenberg, Director, Strategy and Banking, Monitor Deloitte Netherlands
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241988136
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
FT BUSINESS BOOK OF THE MONTH 'A comprehensive, concise, and practical guide that will enable anyone, in any situation, to develop their strategic thinking' Tiffani Bova, Chief Growth Evangelist, Salesforce, WSJ bestselling author, Growth IQ 'A must read for everyone who ever deals with complex important challenges. There are many take-away gems here that will help you push through the knotty centre of hard-to-resolve problems. Highly recommended!', Richard Rumelt, author of Good Strategy, Bad Strategy Being strategic is a critical skill. It enables you to solve problems on a day-to-day basis while also keeping an eye on the long term, anticipating opportunities and mitigating threats along the way. Fred Pelard has been teaching strategic thinking to executives at all levels at leading companies around the world for almost 20 years. How to Be Strategic is his accessible and thorough guide to strategic thinking in any situation. It contains 12 smartly illustrated, workable methodologies from leading experts like Eric Ries, Chan Kim, and Barbara Minto, and will help you find your own path to the right solution every time. 'A wonderful and inspirational look into wide-ranging frameworks and theories to spark new thinking and strategy' Tom Goodwin, author of Digital Darwinism and Head of Futures and Insight at Publicis Groupe 'Practical and comprehensive' Roeland Assenberg, Director, Strategy and Banking, Monitor Deloitte Netherlands
Sadie's New Venture
Author: Connie Leonard Geron
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1469113481
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
Sadie’s back! She’s now 54 and still happy in the North Carolina Mountains, working as a glorified housekeeper and cook. She’s been inspired with a new vision for the future. She’s leaving no one behind. All of her family and new friends will be included in the new venture with even a few more characters added to the mix. The new plan is daunting and seems impossible, but ‘with God, all things are possible’. Sadie dives in with her usual ‘make a hole’ attitude. She still has to face some past issues with her famous ex-husband (Rev. Anthony Golden). There will be a few obstacles in the way, villains included. There will be many challenges, extraordinary joys, heartbreaks, and of course....good food. Sadie’s confidence in the Lord’s perfect will for her life sustains her as she reaches for this amazing goal. Come along for the ride. Immerse yourself in Sadie’s world. It’s going to be a great time.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1469113481
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
Sadie’s back! She’s now 54 and still happy in the North Carolina Mountains, working as a glorified housekeeper and cook. She’s been inspired with a new vision for the future. She’s leaving no one behind. All of her family and new friends will be included in the new venture with even a few more characters added to the mix. The new plan is daunting and seems impossible, but ‘with God, all things are possible’. Sadie dives in with her usual ‘make a hole’ attitude. She still has to face some past issues with her famous ex-husband (Rev. Anthony Golden). There will be a few obstacles in the way, villains included. There will be many challenges, extraordinary joys, heartbreaks, and of course....good food. Sadie’s confidence in the Lord’s perfect will for her life sustains her as she reaches for this amazing goal. Come along for the ride. Immerse yourself in Sadie’s world. It’s going to be a great time.
The Living Age
Congressional Record
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1494
Book Description
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1494
Book Description
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
National Capital Transportation Act of 1960
Author: United States. Congress. Joint Committee on Washington Metropolitan Problems
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Federal aid to transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 1404
Book Description
Considers S. 3193 and identical H.R. 11135, to aid in development of unified and integrated transportation system for D.C. and environs; to create temporary National Capital Transportation Agency; to authorize creation of National Capital Transportation Corp.; and to authorize negotiation to create interstate transportation agency.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Federal aid to transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 1404
Book Description
Considers S. 3193 and identical H.R. 11135, to aid in development of unified and integrated transportation system for D.C. and environs; to create temporary National Capital Transportation Agency; to authorize creation of National Capital Transportation Corp.; and to authorize negotiation to create interstate transportation agency.