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In this timely and powerful book, Jerry Muller uncovers the damage our obsession with metrics is causing and shows how we can begin to fix the problem. Filled with examples from education, medicine, business and finance, government, the police and military, and philanthropy and foreign aid, this brief and accessible book explains why the seemingly irresistible pressure to quantify performance distorts and distracts, whether by encouraging "gaming the stats" or "teaching to the test"....

No matter the foe, regardless of the odds, the proud warriors of the Dark Angels stubbornly refuse to accept defeat. Descendants of the First Legion, they stand foremost amongst the Chapters of the Space Marines, mankind’s mightiest defenders. None fight with more grim determination than the Dark Angels, and their renowned special companies - the Deathwing and the Ravenwing - are held in awe by allies and enemies alike. Yet behind their devotion to the Imperium lies a dark obsession.

In 1799, a French Army officer was rebuilding the defenses of a fort on the banks of the Nile when he discovered an ancient stele fragment bearing a decree inscribed in three different scripts. So begins one of the most familiar tales in Egyptology - that of the Rosetta Stone and the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs. This book draws on fresh archival evidence to provide a major new account of how the English polymath Thomas Young and the French philologist Jean-François Champollion vied to be the first to solve the riddle of the Rosetta.

Predicting a global pandemic in a hit movie was impressive. Writing a sequel that will work for today’s world might take a whole different kind of intelligence. Join Scott Z. Burns, the acclaimed screenwriter of Contagion, as he embarks on a mind-bending quest to create a worthy follow-up to his eerily prophetic film. Reuniting with director Steven Soderbergh, members of the cast and crew, and the scientific experts who advised him on the first film, Burns also turns to an unexpected collaborator: artificial intelligence.

Smuggler's Grift is a pulp-fiction-inspired novella set in the mid-1950s. Brody Malone is a former US Army pilot that now flies his own DC-3 for hire. He flies discreetly from Florida to Cuba and other destinations in the Caribbean. Brody flies with his trusty dog, Cargo. He trusts few and lives by his own rules.

Never before has culture had a greater need for clear, prophetic insight while never before has so much prophetic error and controversy swirled around us to discredit legitimate prophetic voices. Now, more than ever, true biblical prophecy must take its place at the forefront.

Will Navidsons Nerven liegen blank. Sein neu gekauftes Haus hat plötzlich Türen, wo keine sein dürften. Dahinter: der Zugang zu einem Höhlensystem, das sich ständig verändert. Bei dessen Erforschung kommt es zu mysteriösen Zwischenfällen. Wohin verschwinden die Menschen im Labyrinth? Welcher Schrecken wartet in der Dunkelheit? Das Haus gilt als "die literarische Sensation des 21. Jahrhunderts", seine Umsetzung als Hörspiel schrieb Radiogeschichte: Erstmals wurden drei WDR-Hörspiel-Versionen eines Romans simultan auf drei Wellen gesendet. Jetzt gibt’s dieses Ereignis als Hör-DVD – für unbegrenztes Horror-Zapping.

Overcoming Anxiety follows three people who have taken this next step. Each battled the crippling effects of severe anxiety, and won. Their battle was not easy nor was it over quickly. However, all three did eventually achieve long-term recovery and were free of the crippling anxiety that had paralyzed them in the past.

In Why You Feel the Way You Do, author Reneau Z. Peurifoy helps you emerge from those nagging, unhealthy emotional barriers, while providing practical ways to experience more joy in your daily life. Moving beyond emotional problems, Peurifoy also explores what positive psychology has recently learned about the three most important emotional factors that impact personal happiness.

Now a New York Times bestselling series! Fresh off his success with the junior national soccer team, Leo K. Doyle is back in England and playing for the U16s, where he'll be a newbie all over again. Will Leo get any playing time? Can he work his way into a starting lineup filled with older...

Compelling dialogue, rich, gritty prose, and characters you won’t forget — if you loved The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest by Stieg Larsson, or Ink and Bone by Lisa Unger, you’ll love The Serpent’s Bridge. Recovering alcoholic Detective Anaya Nazario remains haunted by her father's murder. Lucas Nazario was the highest-ranking Puerto Rican LAPD detective, and his case has gone unsolved for twenty-four years since his murder. When Mexican immigrants are targeted by a serial killer, Nazario senses a connection and fights to keep the leadless case open.

The Books of the Fallen series is just the beginning of a greater story. Join Z.K. Stone as he explores the events that lead to the end of the world. Lucifer has entered the garden of Eden to seek revenge on the Sacred Trinity for casting him out of Heaven. Here he learns of the new abilities, as well as his limitations, in this new world.

Healing Through Union is a complete transmission of the Mysterious Maiden’s teachings—one of the most revered and obscured female immortals in Daoist tradition. This book offers a rare, detailed system of bedchamber practice, not as indulgence, but as a path to healing, power, and spiritual elevation. From foundational breathwork to advanced methods of retention, timing, and transformation, this work guides practitioners through the ancient techniques once taught in secret to emperors and inner alchemists.

Las Conversaciones con Isaiah Cortés & Edna Z. Guzmán Un espacio íntimo y honesto donde dialogamos sobre los retos, preguntas y experiencias de la vida cotidiana. Cada episodio invita a la reflexión y a la introspección, con el propósito de acompañarte en tu proceso de crecimiento personal y fortalecimiento espiritual. Aquí hablamos sin prisa, sin máscaras y con intención: para aprender, sanar, evolucionar y vivir con mayor propósito.

Prail Abraxis of Praxis has a boring job taking care of the three suns that orbit Earth 2.0, so she spends her time and energy writing games. President Gorlax, President For Life of planet Gortician, enlists the aid of mad poet Sherman Oakes to win her heart. Hilarity, romance and mayhem ensue.

Welcome to Coldest Conversations, the real, raw, and unapologetic podcast hosted by Zayvion Z. Mitchell The Coldest Mortician®. This is where truth meets transparency in the funeral industry and beyond.Zayvion brings you honest talk about life, death, legacy, and everything in between breaking down myths, sharing real experiences, and giving insight you won’t hear anywhere else. Each episode blends wisdom, storytelling, and motivation to remind listeners that even in the toughest moments, there’s always meaning behind the memory.Coldest Conversations where the truth stays embalmed, and ...

Founded by Samuel Z. Venter and Warren M. Walker, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking book publishing agency dedicated to bringing exceptional stories to life in both digital and print formats. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to quality, we strive to empower authors by providing professional publishing services that bridge the gap between creativity and reach. We believe in the power of storytelling to inspire, educate, and entertain. Whether through ebooks, or beautifully crafted printed coloring book editions, we ensure that every title meets the highest standards of design

Erfolgsautor und Dopamin-Experte Michael E. Long erklärt, warum das sogenannte Glückshormon uns in den entscheidenden Bereichen unseres Lebens auf fatale Weise in Richtung Unzufriedenheit und Sucht steuert. Zugleich liefert er wirkungsvolle Strategien, um dauerhaft aus diesen Mustern auszubrechen. Lernen Sie, wie Sie den Belohnungseffekt von Dopamin zum Erreichen Ihrer Ziele einsetzen können, statt sich von ihm fehlleiten zu lassen. Dieser Ratgeber bietet kleine, anwendbare Schritte, die zusammen eine Revolution ergeben – hin zu einem produktiveren und erfüllteren Leben.

The four hosts of We Take the Stairs form a dynamic collective, united by a shared passion for authentic storytelling, personal growth, faith, and transformative dialogue. Their rich tapestry of cultural backgrounds and life experiences create a podcast that resonates with honesty, empathy, and hope. As co-hosts, they bring to the table a deep belief in the power of connection, whether through conviction, kindness, or shared stories, to inspire change and build bridges between people. Their discussions are grounded in sincerity and an openness to learn from one another. With a commitment to ...

These aren’t just thoughts. They’re transmissions of reality. From author Z.N. Cruz comes a series of quiet reflections on the hidden architecture of time, emotion, memory, and our identity in the cosmos. Drawing from philosophy, science fiction, and her extreme love of pop culture, each episode explores how the extraordinary shows up in everyday life; from déjà vu to grief, fractured timelines to emotional echoes, and the shifting reality around each of us. If you’ve ever paused mid-step and felt something shift... this may be the version of you who was meant to listen.