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Dive into the poignant history of the Acadians who once flourished around the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada, only to face forced removal by the British. This event shaped not only their legacy but also established a lasting French presence in several Eastern states of the U.S. Join us as we unravel this compelling narrative. - Summary by Czandra

In today's fast-paced networked economy, professionals must work harder than ever to maintain and improve their business skills and knowledge. But technical mastery of one's discipline is not enough, assert professional advisors David H. Maister, Charles H. Green, and Robert M. Galford. The key to professional success, they argue, is the ability to earn the trust and confidence of clients. In this 20th anniversary edition, Maister, Green, and Galford enrich our understanding of today's society and illustrate how to be effective communicators in a digital world.

Manias, Panics, and Crashes is a scholarly and entertaining account of the way that mismanagement of money and credit has led to financial explosions over the centuries. This seventh edition of an investment classic has been thoroughly revised and expanded following the latest crises to hit international markets. Renowned economist Robert Z. Aliber introduces the concept that global financial crises in recent years are not independent events, but symptomatic of an inherent instability in the international system.

Complex problem solving is at the very top of the list of essential skills for career progression in the modern world. But how problem solving is taught in our schools, universities, businesses, and organizations comes up short. In Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything, you'll learn the seven-step systematic approach to creative problem solving developed in top consulting firms that will work in any field or industry, turning you into a highly sought-after, bulletproof problem solver who can tackle challenges at which others balk.

Assembled and edited by Julian Hawthorne and first published in 1907, the Old Time English volume of The Lock and Key Library features ten classic mysteries and ghost stories by Charles Dickens, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Thomas de Quincey, Charles Robert Maturin, Laurence Sterne, and William Makepeace Thackeray. This volume of The Lock and Key Library is sure to haunt and charm fans of ghost and detective mysteries alike.

What happens to people's lives during times of battle and strife? From the American Revolution to the ongoing war in Iraq, the subject of this collection is how people cope with the dramatic shifts that come with war. Before Independence, a slave fights for freedom by taking up arms for the British; in World War I, a mother goes to the front lines to see her son; and in our time, a teenager in Oregon waits for e-mail from his father in the Middle East.

Consistently effective strategic problem-solving has always been a challenging goal to achieve for leaders. And whether you operate in the business, nonprofit, or policy sector, you've undoubtedly noticed that the problems you face are becoming more complex, multifaceted, and difficult. In The Imperfectionists, a team of veteran executives and strategists deliver an original and compelling examination of what sets exceptional problem solvers apart from the rest of us.

In January of 1965, 24-year-old US Army sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins abandoned his post in South Korea, walked across the DMZ, and surrendered to communist North Korean soldiers standing sentry along the world's most heavily militarized border. He believed his action would get him back to the States and a short jail sentence. Instead he found himself in another sort of prison, where for 40 years he suffered under one of the most brutal and repressive regimes the world has known. This fast-paced, harrowing tale, told plainly and simply by Jenkins (with journalist Jim Frederick).

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents from the literary landscape of the North American male author whose time has now come again.

Nestled on the banks of the River Liffey, Leixlip Castle has stood for centuries—its stones steeped in history, mystery, and whispered legend. In this immersive audio adaptation, experience the story like never before: atmospheric narration draws you in, while haunting sound design brings the castle’s halls, secrets, and spirits to life. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, folklore lover, or simply seeking a captivating escape, this audio journey invites you to explore the echoes of Ireland’s past in vivid, spine-tingling detail.

They are the lone wolves of the battlefield. Tracking the enemy, lying in wait for the target to appear—then they shoot to kill. Armed with an unerring eye, infinite patience and a mastery of camouflage, combat snipers stalk the enemy with only one goal....

Do you long to feel safe, calm, and truly loved — instead of trapped in fear, overthinking, and self-doubt? Living with anxious attachment can feel like being caught in a storm that never ends. You crave closeness yet fear rejection. You give your all but still question if you’re enough. This powerful 3-in-1 audiobook bundle brings together CBT, DBT, and ACT Therapy to help you quiet your anxious mind, regulate emotions, and finally build the secure, lasting love you deserve.

Are you tired of overthinking every message, fearing abandonment, and feeling insecure even in happy relationships? Think it’s finally time to silence the anxiety and feel safe in love? The Smart ACT Anxious Attachment Workbook is your step-by-step guide to break free from toxic cycles, calm your mind, and build lasting confidence. With proven ACT strategies, this resource will help you heal old wounds, set boundaries without guilt, and enjoy the secure relationships you deserve.

I'll be the first to admit that more and more people out there are so much more open and kinder than society would have been 20 years ago, but there's still a long way to go. Not least of all, because our ability to treat mental health personally is still very much in its infancy. What works wonders for someone may do nothing for another, and what worked for you yesterday may leave you still in despair tomorrow. Rather than seeing this as a reason to throw the towel in and give up, I want you to see it as a reason to go out there and find another approach.

Are you ready to free yourself from the draining cycle of constant overthinking and finally enjoy your relationships on a personal level? Think it’s about time you waved the anxiety goodbye and found yourself in a way that truly allowed you to be present in your relationships? Letting Go of Overthinking in Relationships and Relationships Anxiety Workbook is an incredible resource to drain your own inner toxicity and live life to the full like never before.

Although humankind today can peer far deeper into the universe than ever before, we still find ourselves surrounded by the unknown and perhaps the unknowable. All great science fiction has used the human imagination to explore that realm beyond the known, just as theistic religions have done since long before the genre existed. As Hugo Award-winning author Robert Charles Wilson argues, the genre’s freewheeling speculation and systematic world-building make it a unique lens for understanding, examining, and assessing the truth claims of religions in general and Christianity in particular.

Fixing Avoidant and Anxious Attachment in Your Relationship is a powerful workbook designed to help you understand your attachment style, ease anxiety, and create the kind of deep, trusting bond that brings lasting peace and love.

You can do anything and be anyone you want to be. Make sure your life is built on the right foundation. The problem is that when toxicity enters your life, you may fall deeper and deeper into the darkness without even realizing it.

You have been looking for this book for quite some time. Pick it up to begin a journey into the deepest depths of the human psyche and the darkest corners of the imagination. Dare to delve into the human psyche's unspeakable corners and passages with this chilling horror anthology collecting some of history's greatest English poems.

Codependency is a slippery slope you can slide down without realizing it. One day you wake up and genuinely don’t know who you are anymore, and that terrifies you. Sound familiar? Honestly, that’s okay. By stepping forward and speaking up for yourself internally, you’re taking the biggest, most important step of the journey.