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If you’ve spent a fair share of time in math class glancing at the clock, you’re not alone. Glancing at the clouds and wondering how well counting the flower petals on the windowsill can help you run out the clock is a pretty common phenomenon for people who aren’t into numbers. But those connections you make aren’t just in your head. You might just be closer than you think to understanding the universe.

The Voice of Math takes a deep dive into understanding numbers through the lens of humanity. You’ll see the struggles humanity has taken to understand life and the hiccups in understanding. If you look closely, you’ll probably see yourself, too.

If you’ve always been curious about math but don’t know where to start, pick up this book. Inside you’ll find Easter eggs we’ve scattered through its pages. Inside you’ll find mathematical problems broken down to become more understandable. Inside you’ll unlock mysteries history has solved and a few you can unlock on your own.

This book is designed to inspire curiosity. It’s to develop a love for math from an anecdotal point of view. Who you are may just be hidden in these pages, and your journey to become a mathematician might just be right around the corner.

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR TEEN TO SUCCEED IN A COMPLEX WORLD

There are so many influences on teens and young adults today, the flood is impossible to control. Often, teens’ questions about themselves and their futures are too much for parents to handle alone, or worse, go unnoticed and unanswered. The consequence of ignoring these can lead to decades of unnecessary struggle. Adolescence Is Not a Disease offers innovative, real-life, real-world solutions to problems both parents and teens face.

Internationally recognized mentor, Jeffrey Leiken, explains the three distinct stages of the deep and complex inner journey each teen goes through in becoming a self-sufficient adult, and how you can help your teens answer their most urgent and challenging questions and move toward fulfilling adulthoods.

Leiken shares themes, struggles, and solutions almost all teens and their parents face, highlighting the differences between coming-of-age in the twenty-first century, while honoring the universal constants that we all went through. Leiken poignantly discourages parents from blindly deferring to the pervasive, contemporary, one-dimensional, feardriven “expert advice” that too often pathologizes adolescence, misunderstands it, and creates the problems it then tries (and mostly fails) to fix. Rather than try to become an expert in parenting, Leiken will help you to instead become an expert in raising your own.

Changing One Life At A Time.

One of the most valuable lessons out there is understanding that you can learn something from everyone you encounter. No matter a person’s upbringing or the circumstances they had to overcome, everyone has knowledge they can share, and that knowledge can be the first step in becoming an ambassador for change in the world.

In Destiny Is Not Hereditary: How Becoming a Better You Impacts Others, Dr. Bobby J. Grossi outlines many guidelines you can follow to not only embrace your passions and meet your goals, but to also help others grow by sharing your knowledge. In this book, Dr. Grossi will give life lessons that will help you:
•Discover your passion
•Stay disciplined to lead a healthy and happy life, and
•Learn to build a game plan for change in yourself and in others

There are opportunities everywhere in life that you can seize to grow and change for the better. The only thing left to do is start making a change now, so you can be the best you can be!

Turning 50 is often a line in the sand for women. On one side is youth, on the other is the decline into old age. But that doesn’t mean we have to look old or act old — in fact, it’s quite the opposite. In our 50s we get the best of both worlds – the spryness of youth and the wisdom of aging. It’s the perfect decade to live our best lives and Maria Sabando has cracked the code on doing just that.

Through loads of fun, delicious, and healthy recipes sprinkled throughout, Maria motivates women to make food their friend, not their foe, and do it with pizazz as they entertain friends and family.

Maria loves yoga, and she introduces readers to a new pose in every chapter – encouraging them to find their own “yoga” – the exercise that feels like fun rather than work, helping to maintain a healthy weight with ease.

Along the way, she inspires readers to come to peace with their bodies. She helps women find a balance between enjoying food but not overindulging. Yet she’s no stranger to letting loose and having some fun, expressed in her quirky saying, “Indulge or you’ll bulge,” which means giving into temptation a little bit now so you can ward off the temptation to binge.

Through clever quips and true wisdom, Maria encourages women to embrace and enhance what makes them beautiful and release the rest with good humor. She goes well beyond giving tips to adopt a healthy lifestyle, eat well, and maintain a healthy weight. To Maria, these habits simply set the stage for readers to live the exact life they want to live, right now — one where women feel fully alive.

Yet, this is not just a self-help book. It’s also a memoir. Along the way, readers find a friend in Maria through personal stories that will make them laugh out loud at her mishaps and successes. It gives them a glimpse into what it was like growing up Italian in America, and being a bit of an Ita lian diva, today. Like listening to a familiar tune on the radio, women who grew up in the 60s and 70s will relate to her reminiscing and feel like they’re in a car loaded with friends, taking a ride through time with the top down.

This book is for every woman who could use a big shot of inspiration, a little boost, or simply a chance to laugh out loud as they step into their 50s and beyond. By the time readers turn the final page, they will have hundreds of clever ideas on how to craft a life of love, happiness, and meaning.

Paul Bear Bryant, the legendary Head Football Coach at the University of Alabama
from 1958-1982 continues to inspire athletes and fans. Books have been
written about Bryant for the last 30 years examining this coaching legend,
but never has he been examined under the microscope of leadership.Leadership
expert Pat Williams has teamed up with University of Alabama athletics
executive Tommy Ford to bring to light what made Coach Bryant so successful
and how you can incorporate his leadership principles into your own
life.Williams and Ford have interviewed over 200 former players, coaches and
members of the media that knew Bryant well. The book uncovers never before
revealed leadership insights from Bryants leadership and coaching genius.
This 200 page book is packed with riveting stories and illustrations that
will appeal to leaders at all levels of society.Football fans will love it
and individuals with any leadership role will benefit immeasurably.

NEVER DO BORING DEVOTIONS AGAIN!
Pat Williams is a legend in sports--a former professional baseball player, world champion sports executive, and co-founder of the Orlando Magic. Mark Atteberry, a pastor for forty-six years, once led his church softball team in bloop singles. As old friends and decorated authors, it was inevitable that the pro and the weekend warrior would combine their love of God and sports to produce the ultimate sports devotional.
If you, too, are a sports lover and yearning to deepen your relationship with God, you've found just the tool you're looking for. Every Day Is Game Day is biblical, insightful, and fun. Loaded with powerful scriptures, little-known facts, and both dramatic and humorous anecdotes from the world of sports, it will breathe new life into your daily devotional time.

RETIREMENT IS NO LONGER THE STORY OF OLD AGE. IT IS THE STORY OF LONG LIFE.
According to US census data, the average person spends nearly twenty years in the post-career phase of their lives. Luckily for those currently entering this phase, the traditional concept of retirement is quickly becoming outdated. We are at the dawn of the anti-retirement movement—a movement that assumes participants bring the same energy and enthusiasm to their post-career life that they brought to their career.
But every movement needs leaders, and the anti-retirement movement is finding two of its leaders in authors Patti and Milledge Hart. In The Resolutionist, Patti and Milledge identify twelve resolutions that can provide a framework for your continued growth, engagement, and adventure after you’ve left the workplace. Using examples from their own sometimes-bumpy journey from C-suite executive to a relevant and fulfilling anti-retirement life, Patti and Milledge suggest options for how to invest your resources—time, energy, wisdom, finances—to find your passions, develop new metrics for success, and surround yourself with kindred spirits.
You’ll walk away from this book enthusiastic about becoming a Resolutionist and inspired to make the next phase the best phase of your life. Welcome to the anti-retirement movement!

From the streets of Louisville's Smoketown to corner offices and conference rooms, George Tinsley Sr.'s life journey is one of grit, perseverance, and the transformative power of seeing obstacles as opportunities. In this inspiring memoir, Tinsley vulnerably shares the challenges he faced growing up in poverty in the racially divided South and the key moments and relationships that enabled him to rise above.

A star athlete from a young age, Tinsley’s talents earned him a scholarship to Kentucky Wesleyan College, where he led the team to three NCAA Championships and became a two-time All-American. A brief but memorable ABA career followed, but Tinsley eventually decided to hang up his jersey and pursue a business career.

Starting as a KFC employee, Tinsley quickly ascended the corporate ladder before taking the leap into franchise ownership. Despite setbacks, including a devastating restaurant fire, he persevered, growing a small family business into a sixty-plus restaurant empire across multiple airports.

But this memoir is about more than business success. It's also an intimate portrait of family, faith, and the unbreakable bonds that sustain us through life's trials. Tinsley reflects on his loving adoptive mother, the search for his birth parents, and the untimely loss of his beloved daughter, Penni, with honesty and compassion.

Through it all, the message is clear: no matter the obstacles before you, with hard work, determination, and belief, you can transform them into steppingstones to reach your dreams. Tinsley's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and our ability to shape our own destinies. This unforgettable book will inspire you to see challenges in a new light and reach for your highest aspirations.

The Number One Killer of Teenagers in America is a Traffic Crash

Even though we have had driver education for over three generations, that statistic remains unchanged. But, it doesn't have to be that way.In this book, Patrick Barrett traces the history of driver education's failure to produce safer drivers. He identifies it causes for failure and provides a real answer for how we can reduce collisions by 50%.

While technology has improved vehicle design and made the roads safer, driver education has not advanced. It continues to use the same outdated formula adopted in 1949 of five hours of classroom instruction for every one hour of in-vehicle training.

The so-called stakeholders in driver education have a vested interest in maintaining the status quo. As long as the current standards and same agencies continue to rule driver education, you can expect driver education to continue to fail.

Mr. Barrett shows how the lack of accountability and the use of a time-based standards and a public school format that emphasizes classroom over in-vehicle training creates a system in which new drivers know just enough to be dangerous.Included in this book are the "7 Deadly Mistakes Parents Make When Choosing Driver Education for their Teen" and how parents can avoid these tragic mistakes.

In addition, this book contains resources, options for a mastery-based approach, and opportunities for individuals and organizations who want to make a difference in producing safer drivers.

Flying is one of the safest modes of transportation, but should we and can we make it even safer? Elmar Lutter, President & CEO at Lufthansa Technik Philippines, believes unequivocally that we should. But how, in a field mired with technical and design complexities, reliance on human judgement, impossible timing constraints, and how-to-manuals that go on for miles, do we?

In Error Traps: How High-Performing Teams Learn to Avoid Mistakes in Aircraft Maintenance, Lutter challenges us to focus on our sphere of influence to avoid mishaps. In doing so, we can practice certain behaviors and attitudes that can:

• Intercept chains of events that have the potential to cause damage.

• Avoid predictable errors to reduce the exposure to becoming collateral damage in mishaps initiated outside of our sphere of control.

Through a journey of compelling aviation experiences, Lutter offers four tools that every individual in aircraft MRO can and should employ to ensure they have done their very best to keep their team on the ground and the pilots and passengers in the air as safe as possible.

Using real-world examples to connect the dots between 1. Competence: Master the basics 2. Awareness: Be in the moment, know what is coming 3. Compliance: Respect the defenses: read and follow the guidance, and 4. Teamwork: Look after one another,

Lutter shares important insights and life lessons drawn from more than twenty years of collective knowledge and experience in an often unforgiving field.

Multiply Your Success with Feng Shui

What is Feng Shui, and how can it change your life? The term is often used casually and without much understanding. In MULTIPLY YOUR SUCCESS WITH Feng Shui Vladimir Zakharov addresses the complexities and proven results of practicing the scientifi c and spiritual art. Forget the old misconceptions of sliding furniture to ambiguous places and decorations consisting of frogs and coins, and learn the true value of this area of Chinese metaphysics. Multiply the talents and wealth you already possess to make them far more fruitful. You’ll have the proven and detailed guide to:
• Sell a house in a slow market
• Triple your money luck
• Add energy in your life
• Jump-start success in every aspect of your life

No matter your age or income, there is room to increase your success while simplifying your life. MULTIPLY YOUR SUCCESS WITH Feng Shui is the resource you need to begin your journey.

Vladimir Zakharov is an international Feng Shui guru and successful entrepreneur. Zakharov now shares his knowledge by multiplying the fortunes of his clients, especially residential and commercial developers.
For more information about Vladimir Zakharov and the true power of Feng Shui and Chinese metaphysics, visit fengshuimillionaire.com

Did you know that it takes the average college admissions officer less than seven minutes to decide whether or not to admit a student to their school? That’s just part of the reason why, for parents in both the U.S. and around the world, helping their child get into a top U.S. college or university can be a baffling ordeal. Everyone has heard the horror stories about the student with the perfect test scores and stellar GPA who was rejected by their first-choice school, and sometimes even their second-choice school. Exactly what are admissions officers at elite American schools looking for? And, more importantly, what can students and their parents do to help them rise above the competition and win entry to the school of their dreams?

The 7-Minute Admissions Decision: Making Every Second Count to Gain Acceptance to Your Dream School has the solution.

Written by Sean Ma, Founder/CEO of Ma Academy and President/Board Member of Shanghai Leighton School and a BA and MA graduate of Columbia University, The 7-Minute Admissions Decision cuts through the rumors and confusion around the U.S. college admissions process and gives the reader insight into what admissions officers at top institutions are actually looking for; then gives students the tools to build a secondary school career and create an application that will grab admissions officers’ attention and make them want to say yes.

In the book, Ma takes the reader through the same process he uses with his clients, first helping their student maximize their high school years in terms of preparing for the college and course of study of their choice, then guiding the reader through each element of the application process and how to utilize it to their best advantage. The book includes interviews with admissions officers at top schools where they share what they’re really looking for in an applicant to their school, along with stories of real-life students who have successfully applied his methods and won admissions to their dream schools.

Packed with real, actionable insights and following a proven method that has worked for thousands, The 7-Minute Admissions Decision will serve as a valuable tool to help parents help their children prepare for the future, achieve their dreams, and ultimately live the lives they want to live.

Come, listen, learn, surrender, heal.Look no further for the inspiration to change your life.

Shary Duff's world was rocked. In 2003, she was living the modern American dream. She was a mother, a wife, a successful business owner and a pinnacle in her community. Out of the blue, she was hit with a catastrophic change. She went from being a woman at the top of her game to a woman in crisis—emotional, physical and most importantly, spiritual crisis.

We all face things that rock our world to the core: illness, divorce, death, lawsuits and losses. How do we come back? How do we begin to live again?

Through a process of healing and recovery, inspired by the teachings of Dr. Deepak Chopra, and instigated by her son Jason, Shary had her eyes opened, and now she wants to help open yours. Only when you are willing to accept complete responsibility for your thoughts can you author and co-create your own life.

This book is for any woman seeking a fulfilling, peaceful, joyful existence. In How to Rock the World When You Get Rocked, Shary shares specific tools and practices to help you manifest your dreams, overcome fear and anxiety, and be free to be happy. She guides women through the process of becoming unstuck from the negative self-talk that prevents them from being spiritually and emotionally open. She guides readers to a liberating state of awareness and celebration.

Through Shary's journey, and the wisdom she gained along the way, you too can experience profound success, in any area of your life, through intention and desire. Stop making excuses; celebrate and enjoy each moment of each day. Illustrated by Wanda Stahler & Mila Duning-Hamilton

BECOME A FORCE FOR GOOD
Are you longing to make the world a better place? Would you like to make a difference in the lives of your family, friends, and colleagues? Do you want to be happier and more fulfilled? Successful businessman and motivational speaker Troy Nix will show you how.
Drawing on three decades of reflection and positively influencing people, Troy shares his unique philosophy that will inspire, inform, motivate, and empower you. With a mix of compelling stories, humor, and practical advice, he shows you how to makes changes to positively affect more people.
In these pages you’ll learn how to: • Lead by example • Live a life of integrity • Find your purpose • Inspire others • Motivate yourself and others • Persevere through difficulty
Studies show a sense of meaning and purpose in your life is directly linked to longer, happier life spans. If that’s something you’re after (and who isn’t?), then this book is for you.

Be A Victor, Not A Victim

If you’re like most people, you think there are “reasons” why you are the way you are—why you can’t get what you really want no matter how hard you try. But here’s the thing. Most of those explanations are BS, and they keep you a victim and hold you back from being the best version of yourself.

This book was designed to help you become a victor.

With a message that is clear, motivating, and ultimately inspiring, Nobody Cares (Until You Do) will help you climb out of the muck of blame and excuses, rising from the depths of lack of awareness to peak accountability. They’ll guide you through each stage of the journey from victim to victor, identifying the obstacles you’ll encounter along the way and sharing strategies for overcoming them. It’s a must-read guide to getting past the fear, embracing reality, and taking control of your happiness.

Your Essential Guidebook for a Thriving Marriage

Communication, support, affection, and encouragement are among the most important life skills that you need for marital success. Yet, they are rarely taught in a classroom. In our culture, these skills too often default to our upbringing coupled with hope the marriage will be loving, adventurous, and fulfilling. The reality is modern marriages encounter complex obstacles requiring more teamwork than ever before. Dr. Anne Brennan Malec helps you look past the planning and excitement of the nuptials to prepare you and your spouse for a happy, life-long relationship.

You will learn proven ways to:
· Break unuseful day-to-day habits and keep your relationship fresh and exciting
· Prioritize your relationship to provide time for yourselves as a couple, and as parents
· Openly discuss your financial goals and arrangements
· Create a conversational safety zone to discuss difficult issues and maintain a satisfying intimate relationship
· Face issues head on, rather than allow resentment to come between you
· Forgive and to listen to what your partner needs from you to achieve forgiveness

Marriage in Modern Life offers real hope by giving you the practical and actionable tools to help before problems arise. If your marriage is already in conflict, applying these principles can help you regain a balanced, fulfilling relationship.

There are so many reasons to update your living space. The exciting, creative process can quickly get out of hand if you are not ready for it. The Styleprint® Design System simplifies everything and helps you each step of the way. The Styleprint brings your unique design preferences to life by evaluating your space, identifying what exactly is not working for you, and then setting goals to improve it.

With the help of the Decor&You Styleprint Design system, you can create the living space of your dreams.

For the generation of young people who came of age during the Great Recession of 2007-2009 (and those who will come of age during recessions that are sure to follow) making one’s way into the labor force could be a daunting challenge. That’s especially true for a generation raised and schooled to believe that success in life comes from finding work that reflects their talents and interests. In such circumstances, having to take on work that doesn’t fit either one’s abilities or one’s deepest sense of meaning and purpose can be enough to crush any spirit that strives for something more.
Dreams Deferred: Recession, Struggle, and the Quest for a Better World bears witness to the struggle of a deep-thinking, curious, and intelligent young Black man from Dallas, Texas, who grew up as the only child of a loving mother in a stable yet poor household. Author Brandolon Barnett offers readers a candid and moving account of his personal journey from entering the workforce to establishing himself as a leader in the non-profit arena. Dreams Deferred confronts head on the tension between the author’s hopes, ambitions, and sense of humor and the harsh realities of a world that at every turn seems determined to quash them. Barnett’s story offers a heaping dose of inspiration for anyone trying to find their way in the world without giving up on their dreams.

Heavenly Inspirations Manifested (HIM) is an anointed collection of thought provoking and spirit filled poems. Young and old alike will be drawn into the world of modern day soliloquy through its pages. The poetic expressions speak to the existence of mankind and will compel one to thoroughly search and examine the condition of the human heart, soul and mind. Readers will move from revelation, inspiration to the power of manifestation of the glorious hope and endless wonders of God!

FOOTPRINTS IN THE SANDS OF TIME

Antoine Nehme: the man whose well-storied career and legacy will surpass his lifetime for generations. Taking the initiative to fulfill his own ideas of success and recognizing his value and potential were the stepping-stones to his life of bounding achievements.

DO YOU, TOO, WISH TO LEAVE A LASTING IMPACT FROM A LIFE WELL LIVED?

If so, the life and times of Antoine Nehme is among the strongest inspirations you can find. In Blessings in the Sand, you will be compelled to rethink your own ideas about values, sacrifice, discipline, success, and legacy. Begin your journey to living a life with meaning, all while exploring the story of a man, the building of a company, the history of a nation, and the value of a lifetime of anecdotes.

Discover the Importance of Gentle End-of-Life Care for Your Loved Ones

Well-informed patients and families have better hospice care experiences. But most people don’t learn about hospice until they feel they have no other choice. Delaying that education means it’s often too late to take advantage of the many benefits hospice care can offer. With The Hospice Handbook, Nurse Debbie wants to change all that. By empowering patients, families, and other caregivers with the tools they need to navigate the complicated world of hospice care, she hopes to improve hospice patients’ quality of life dramatically.

Employing her trademark love, compassion, and folksy humor, which comes from her own dear father, Pappy, who inspired her to open Serenity First Hospice Care in Richmond, Virginia, Nurse Debbie provides invaluable advice and crucial facts about the many facets of hospice, including interviews with vital members of the hospice care team. Through this thoughtful guide, Nurse Debbie hopes you’ll discover that the challenging road you’re walking can not only be faced with confidence and comfort but also filled with many meaningful opportunities to celebrate life and love to the very end.

Would you walk away from a game of checkers after being jumped one time? Of course not. You still have eighteen pieces left and plenty of opportunities to win. But as adults we lose sight of the life’s entire board. Once we mess up, we think the game is over. Winning the Moment is a guide to living the life you want and becoming the person you want to be.
In engaging, can’t-put-it-down storytelling, Cody Adent shows how much life has to offer when you change your mindset and focus. As a species, we have preconditioned believes about all facets of life that we never take the time to question. Everyone is in different spectrums of their lives and we don't take enough time to define for ourselves what a win looks like; instead, we take the easy way and let other people define it for us. Therein lies the problem — expectation is the root of disappointment. Life is a gift of many successes but much of our day-to-day lives is a subconscious reflection of our views on winning and losing. Unfortunately, some people develop an unhealthy “win at any cost” relationship with winning. Eternally optimistic and infectiously stubborn, Cody Adent shares lessons from a meteoric career trajectory to inspire motivation and tools to make a pivot in life that brings you closer to living the life you desire.
There are ten times during the day when all of us can make better decisions and appreciate things, you forget how good it feels to be the person you want to be. In Winning the Moment, we learn that winning the moment is about creating a path to enjoy a fulfilling life. Too many people spend too much time searching for what they “should” be doing, versus what they “want” to do. You own it. Make it what you want. Cody isn’t going to tell you what they are. You know the best decisions at the best times. When you don’t take the time to appreciate things, you forget how good it feels to be the person you want to be. In Winning the Moment, we learn that winning the moment is about creating a path to enjoy a fulfilling life. Too many people spend too much time searching for what they “should” be doing, versus what they “want” to do. You own it. Make it what you want.

A story of hope, courage, and determination and learning the lessons of entrepreneurial life. Dr. Palan explores the lessons and gifts of his extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. Based on personal experiences and examples from business and politics, this book is about defining your own success, knowing where you want to go but also being flexible and allowing life to take you in unexpected directions, connecting passion to purpose, truly understanding yourself and your strengths, being resilient, and the importance of continuing to learn.

Dreams: Forging My Own Path is a captivating memoir that follows the extraordinary journey of Rugare Gomo, a gay, Black immigrant whose unwavering resilience and determination lead him from the streets of Zimbabwe to the bustling cities of Australia. Born stateless in the UK to Zimbabwean parents, Gomo's story is a powerful testament to the indomitable human spirit and the transformative power of embracing one's authentic self.

Throughout his memoir, Gomo shares intimate details of his life, from his childhood in Zimbabwe, where he grappled with his identity and sexuality, to his arrival in Australia, where he faced countless obstacles as he sought to build a new life for himself. Despite the challenges he encounters—including financial hardships, discrimination, and personal struggles—Gomo refuses to let his circumstances define him.

As readers follow Gomo's journey, they witness the profound impact of vulnerability, community, and the unbreakable bonds of family and friendship. Gomo's story is one of self-discovery, as he learns to embrace his truths, chase his dreams, and create a life of purpose and meaning.

Dreams: Forging My Own Path is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or struggled to find their place in the world. Gomo's raw honesty, courage, and insight will inspire readers to confront their own challenges, embrace their authentic selves, and forge their own paths to success and happiness.

This memoir is not only a personal story of triumph but also a commentary on the broader issues of immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, and the Black experience. Gomo's unique perspective sheds light on the intersectionality of these issues and the importance of representation and inclusion.

Ultimately, Dreams: Forging My Own Path is a celebration of the human spirit and a reminder that, no matter the odds, we all have the power to rewrite our stories and create the lives we want to live.

Is the Glass Ceiling Also a Mirror?

Women are the backbones of their workplaces, their homes, and their communities, but we women often feel drained, ignored, and ineffective, despite our critical roles and hard work. Society—incessant media messaging and the false narratives with which we’re raised—plays a big role in how we perceive ourselves. But could we also be holding ourselves back? In this manifesto of hope, Kimberly Faith—author, speaker, executive coach, and self-described graduate of the school of hard knocks—traces women’s activism and movements for change from 1920, when American women gained the right to vote. Simultaneously, Kim breaks down the limiting mental models that are still standing in the way—often unconsciously—and brings them to life with the Sisterhood, seven stories of women who overcame obstacles in their professional and personal lives. Get ready to be inspired by these stories—as well as how Kim rewrote her own life story—and break through the glass ceiling in your world. It starts with Your Lion Inside. Right here. Right now.

The top positions in companies go to the most compelling communicators. Regrettably, this critical skill set is often overlooked. Career success is determined 5 percent by your academic credentials, 15 percent by your professional experiences, 15 percent by your natural ability, and 65 percent by your communication skills. Given that so much is at stake, whatever career you’ve chosen, it’s critical to communicate effectively. A Climb to the Top author Chuck Garcia draws on years of coaching and consulting experience to explain how you can become a persuasive communicator. By utilizing such concepts as the Primacy/Recency Effect and the Rule of Three, a public speaking beginner can gain the confidence and influence of a seasoned veteran. Read this book, practice the techniques, and take your communication skills and career to new heights.

It's not in the knowing, it's in the doing. The evolution to becoming relevant with your self, your relationships and your business requires fundamental re-purposing in thinking and culture. Purposed people not only understand this concept, but they also realize that "why" becomes more important than "what."

In his new book, Dr. Michael Fling takes you on a journey that blends lessons of creativity, energy and passion that will change how you view your world and will add relevance to personal and professional fulfillment. He relates value driven "tipping points" at the end of each chapter, or lap, that convey the importance of having clarity, drive and an emotional spirit in everyday tasks. You will learn how to create more productive, predictable and sustainable patterns in your business and in your life and how to develop a healthier and more consistent culture of prosperity. 32 Laps reveals the secret to closing the gap between "knowing" and "doing." You will be motivated to look forward, to take action and to change.

Practical and Spiritual Principles for Better Life Teams We are inevitably on various Life Teams throughout our lives—family, school, business, church and community, to name the most basic. Whether we are the de facto team leader or a role player, each of us would like our Life Teams to be winning ones. The Four-Step System, described as a metaphor based on four wheels, is intended for all who desire to improve their Influence Quotient, which is a specific kind of intelligence: the ability to influence our teams for a positive outcome. This approach is different from the usual leadership mandates set out in so many books. We cannot all be leaders all the time, which would negate the concept of a team. But we do need to be good influences on others. The emphasis should be on acknowledging the value of every teammate’s role while helping them prepare for times when they will need to step to the front to influence an outcome. Mastering the elements in the wheels of the Four Step System provides momentum and enables you to be On Point; regardless of what role you play. The end game is to improve the performance of our Life-Teams by cultivating meaningful relationships, which are far more rewarding than rings or trophies!

Most people dread growing old. Some even fear it. We’ve all witnessed the drastic measures many have taken to slow (or at least camouflage) the effects of aging. And we’ve seen the tragic results.

In Happy on the Homestretch, Pat Williams — a man who ran 58 marathons after the age of 55 — offers a completely different way to think our later years. Instead of fighting tooth and nail to resist them, we should embrace them. We should welcome them with open arms and pursue happiness with the same enthusiasm (if not the same energy) that characterized our youth. He calls it “giving Father Time a hard time.”

Here you will find 30 tips for doing just that. No magic, no hocus - pocus, no surgical alterations, no pie-in-the-sky promises, just simple, practical ideas in the areas of attitude, health, relationships, work, and spirituality that will help you make your later years your greater years.

Happy on the Homestretch is also a great tool for anyone concerned about his or her legacy. The ideas in this book will guide the reader through the critical steps that are needed to reconcile lingering conflicts, reconnect with old friends, and leave behind value for future generations.

STAY CALM & BAGEL ON

Without any formal business training, Mary Beall Adler took a floundering bagel bakery in Washington, D.C., and, against all odds, made it a success.

In this revealing and touching book of struggle and joy, Mary tells her story of a difficult marriage, financial troubles and dashed dreams. A powerful survival instinct helped her find solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems.

An enticing read from beginning to end, Mary's book reveals her talent for sharing her innermost thoughts. In doing so, she captures feelings of insecurity and triumph—universal emotions that will move and resonate with those who read about her ever-eventful world of bagels.

NAILING YOUR NEXT BIG OPPORTUNITY GET RECOGNIZED WITH JOB-LANDING TACTICS FROM A PROVEN EXECUTIVE RECRUITER
You’re looking for that next big career change. Ideally—a leap into a much better or bigger role than the one you have now. However, as an established mid-to-senior-level executive, that change likely is not very fluid.
Maybe you have already spent a few grand having your resume crafted and perfected and now you feel ready, indestructible, for any positions you may interview for. This is not enough; you need to instill 100 percent without-a-doubt confidence in a hiring manager that you are the only candidate right for the job. In The Executive Leap, Mike Sudermann is providing his insider view of the executive search, having worked with thousands of professionals in his ten-plus years of experience.
Honing in on what hiring managers look for on resumes, the importance of social media and LinkedIn profiles, and then preparing executives to strategically position themselves to land their next top job is Mike’s specialty—and one he’s sharing within these pages by revealing how to do the following: • Resume killers and maximizing your resume review. Hiring managers glance at resumes for about six seconds. Get sixty seconds. • Land your next job without settling for the national average increase in compensation. • Position yourself as the number-one must-hire—land faster and with a great role.

A CONDUCTOR’S LEGACY

Dr. William Patrick Foster: a man who overcame adversity, a man who worked exceptionally hard, a man who created a legacy.

Dr. Foster’s ties to Florida A&M University (FAMU) and the world he lived in are forever present because of his commitment to excellence in making the world-renowned FAMU Marching “100” Band a sound to remember.

The Man Behind The Baton provides an in-depth look at the life and times of The Maestro, the Law, and the Legend™.

Harness The Power Of POSITIVITY

There is no such thing as overnight success. Those millionaires in a minute stories are a blip on the radar. True sustainable success—at work or at home—is a habit, as natural and unstoppable as inertia. It all starts with that person staring back at you in the mirror! Everyone has the tools within to impart positive change. Ultimately, success is a choice, a deliberate and methodical choice made every single day. It all starts with a SHIFT in the way you view your world.

In SHIFT: Change Your Mindset and You Change Your World, MLB star Steve Sax shares six critical elements that will lead to long lasting prosperity in your personal and professional lives: motivation, empowerment, attitude, humility, leadership, and perseverance. This book is an essential blueprint for success that spells out the action steps to change your mindset, and essentially your life, from someone who has been there.

CONFIDENCE IS KEY: UNLOCK YOUR CHILD’S SUCCESS
As a parent, you want to have all the answers—to make everything okay for your child all the time. But the truth is, one-on-one time with your child is fractional.
In today’s busy existence filled with academics, school, sports, clubs, and camps, how can you have all the answers to all the problems? . . . You can’t.
There are those short-lived conflicts that come and pass, but there are several ongoing issues that may inhibit your child’s progress in academic or social environments. While you might not be able change the source or environment of an upset, you can seek the expertise you need to inspire confidence in your child.
Whether you desire to build a stronger family connection, reduce conflict, or make everyday life more enjoyable, in Honouring Our Kids, Nola Peacock delivers a holistic approach to address your child’s challenges— inspiring you to take care of yourself and feel more confident in your parenting role.

Why are we all chasing happiness instead of living it?

Happiness isn’t just a feeling—it’s a skill. Good Mood Revolution: Igniting the Power of Conscious Happiness by Matt O'Neill is your key to mastering it. The only thing standing between you and the life you want are the eight primary bad moods we all experience as human beings. This book will help you expose and conquer these negative emotions, freeing you to create a life where you wake up every day feeling unstoppable.

Discover the Magic Inside:

• Trust God’s Path: Let Divine guidance lead you to happiness, even during challenging times.
• Cultivate Unshakeable Confidence: Discover techniques to create a life of ultimate confidence, while reducing the feelings of stress and anxiety.
• Break Free from Negativity: Unlock the secrets to conquering the eight destructive bad moods (shame, guilt, hopelessness, sadness, fear, desire, anger, and price) that sabotage your happiness.
• Create a Beautiful Mindset: Learn the shifts in perception that allow you to see a loving world that constantly supports your highest potential.
• Master Your Moods: Equip yourself with techniques to snap out of bad moods and into good ones any moment you choose.

Step into a world where happiness isn’t something you chase but something you create, every single day. Good Mood Revolution is your blueprint for a life filled with purpose, passion, and lasting joy. Don’t just read it—live it. Your revolution starts now.

EASTER MORNING, 2014

His worldly possessions in a handful of trash bags, his divorce less than a day old, Chuck Crumpton arrived alone to his empty new apartment and wondered, How did I get here? Wasn’t I walking the perfect path in building my career, my home, my family? Where do I go from here? Chuck’s path was never a straight line. Raised picking tobacco on a family farm in North Carolina, Chuck’s journey would take him from a young adulthood struggling to reconcile his faith with a fundamentalist Christian community, to a successful, all-consuming career, culminating in founding and becoming CEO of a multi-million-dollar healthcare consulting firm. As Chuck walked out of that lonely apartment to rebuild his life, he vowed to heal from his failures, learn from his imperfections, and devote his time to the little things that matter most. In The Jagged Journey, Chuck chronicles his life’s responsibilities and relationships, gains and losses, adversity and growth. He finds a path forward in understanding, thankfulness, healing, transparency, and vulnerability. Through Chuck’s tears of joy and pain, we can learn more about our own path. Because his story offers hope. Though our journey may be jagged, it doesn’t always end on a sharp curve. Sometimes the sharpest curves reveal the most profound new beginnings.

To Become a Waymaker, You Must First Become a Pathfinder

Have you ever had a dream you wanted to fulfill? Or an opportunity you hoped to get? Is mentorship something you find valuable or are searching for?

If you are looking for answers to those questions or practical advice for how to live a life that will be able to give back to others in a meaningful way, then some of the answers you have been looking for are here. How to Be Like Pat Williams will inspire hope and answer real questions for anyone trying to accomplish big dreams and help bring up others beside them.

Orlando Magic Founder Pat Williams has lived an incredible life of 19 kids, Professional Sports Championships and 58 marathons. He has written over 100 books and even drafted Shaquille O’Neal. More than those things however, Pat has directly influenced the lives of thousands to achieve dreams, find the perfect career, read more and increase their faith in God. Pat has lived a life of profound influence using the example of the perfect waymaker, Jesus Christ.

Inside this book, you will read the accounts of professional sports hall of famers, coaches, businessmen, musicians, and millionaires who have all benefitted because of their one-on-one contact with Pat Williams. You will learn how Pat went from pathfinder to waymaker as he used practical steps to lead others through areas of life he had already been through. If you are looking to carve your own path, the stories and advice in this book will help you succeed in your journey.

IT TAKES GUTS TO LEAD
Much has been written about the heads (analytic and strategic ability) and hearts (emotional intelligence) of brave leaders. This book asks the question “What about guts?” and then examines answers offered by a global network of exemplary leaders in their fields. Brave Leaders brings together interview-style explorations with relevant and easy-to-implement exercises to help readers cultivate their own bravery. Both field guide and workbook, Brave Leaders satisfies curiosity about how “guts” factor into brave action and argues that even this element of bravery can be nurtured.
The interviews collected here show what bravery looks like in the real world as practiced by people of varying ages and in a variety of fields and circumstances. Together, they make clear that anyone can become an agent of meaningful change for the greater good, whether by engaging in everyday office heroism or by taking a stand in the face of life-threatening circumstances. What one needs is good models, keen insight, and old-fashioned effort and practice. Brave Leaders shows readers how to discover in their own lives opportunities for courageous action and prepares them to take advantage of those opportunities to become a force for good in the world.

2024 Nonfiction Book Awards Silver Medalist
​​​​​​​2024 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Bronze Medalist in Religion & Philosophy

Start developing your own code of conduct for the modern world!

Discover the transformative power of Code of Conduct by Scott Freidheim. This captivating and insightful recollection of life events, whether it’s sprinting out of the World Financial Center on 9/11, navigating business in the Gulf during Arab Spring, engaging with Michael Jackson and George Foreman, or avoiding an attempt on his life by a school shooter, the journey Scott takes readers on is a wild first hand account of many moments in our collective history.

Through 32 chapters on a mix of both noble tenets and moral threats, such as, materialism, balance, love, and more, Scott shares his colorful personal experiences, hard-earned wisdom, and practical strategies that will empower you to unlock your own guiding characteristics. From highs like becoming a CEO of a NYSE-traded company, to the challenges he faced on the brink of bankruptcy in 2008, Scott reveals lived experiences, assigning meaning and lessons to each of them.

Drawing inspiration from Plato’s philosophies, Scott presents a unique framework for finding meaning in your life’s journey. With a professional yet conversational tone, Code of Conduct captivates readers with astute observations and practical advice offering actionable steps for personal growth and guidance.

Whether you're a seasoned executive, an aspiring leader, or a young person looking for direction, this book serves as a trusted companion.

The endorsements for Code of Conduct reflect its universal appeal and value:

• Jack Nicklaus, the greatest champion in golf history; Individual Male Athlete of the Century by Sports Illustrated; one of the 10 Greatest Athletes of the Century by ESPN
• Jerry Greenwald, former Chairman & CEO United Airlines
• Monica Seles, 9x Major Singles Tennis Champion
• Bill Perez, Former CEO Nike, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co & S.C. Johnson & Son
• Wolfgang Schüssel, Federal Chancellor of Austria 2000 - 2007
• Kay Koplowitz, Founder, Chairman & CEO USA Networks
• Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, 9th President of Spelman College and author of widely acclaimed book Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
• Henry Bienen, 15th President of Northwestern University
• Sami Inkinen, CEO & Co-founder Virta Health, Co-Founder Trulia.com, Elite endurance athlete with Ocean Row world-record
• Capt. Jeff Frient, U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighter Pilot (Gulf War)
• Alex Ferreira, Olympic Medalist & X Games Champion
• Sara Fagen, White House Political Director
• Dave Bacon, Senior Quantum Physicist, Google
• Trevor Bezdek, Co-Founder & Chairman GoodRx
• Nick Grayston, CEO The Warehouse Group

The author has committed 100% of royalties from the sale of this book to charitable organizations.

Cuando su familia vendió su compañía de seguros, significaba la elección de un nuevo camino en la vida, cual al principio no tenía dirección clara.

El tiempo que Jofi pasó con sí mismo, y con su esposa e hijos, explorando nuevas oportunidades, le dio la oportunidad de entender mejor sus deseos internos, los cuales fueros suprimidos durante mucho tiempo mientras trabajaba con la empresa familiar en piloto automático. Jofi pudo examinar los objetivos de su vida y las diversas opciones que ahora tenía delante de él. Sobre todo, Jofi Baldrich fue capaz de replantear su manera de ver la vida, encontrando una manera de equilibrar el trabajo, la felicidad personal y el tiempo con su esposa e hijos.

A través de tomar clases nuevas, yendo a retiros, y aprendiendo a comprender y empatizar con cómo otros veían a ellos mismos y sus propios miedos y deseos, Jofi fue capaz de convertirse en un Integral Coach, recentrando su propio mundo. En los últimos años, Jofi ha enseñado a otros lo que aprendió, ayudándoles a reequilibrar sus vidas.

Muchos de los viejos amigos de Jofi se preocuparon por sus nuevas elecciones de vida, al no conocer mucho del mundo de coaching. Pero Jofi supo su verdadera vocación. La vida no es simplemente una competitividad feroz de la vida moderna, tratando de lograr la próxima meta, el próximo aumento de sueldo, ni la próxima oficina de la esquina con una vista.

Jofi siguió su propia brújula interna, encontrando la felicidad a la vez que exploraba sus propias pasiones. El camino de cada persona será diferente, pero en este libro, Jofi te muestra cómo encontró la felicidad, llegando a un acuerdo con todo lo que aprendió en la vida de las relaciones con el dinero, la familia y el trabajo.

La felicidad especial de Jofi y su vida recién centrada es algo que todos podemos lograr mediante una mejor comprensión de cómo nos sentimos dentro de nosotros mismos. Podría ser tan movido que querrás convertirte en un Integral Coach!

The things you really want in life are often the most difficult to ask for. Best-selling author and speaker, ASK expert Laura Fredricks knows that, and she knows how to ask anyone for anything with comfort, confidence, and ease. After raising more than $1 billion for nonprofits, businesses, and individuals, Fredricks has developed an approach that works for anyone making a hard ask like:
*Asking for money
*Asking for love
*Asking for help
*Asking for forgiveness

These are just a few of the Asks Fredricks will show you how to navigate, using her 5 Laws on Asking and her never-fail ASK formula. She’ll also help you identify which type of asker you are and show you the advantages, challenges, and refinements with each type so that you can perfect your own asking style.

With a successful background in law and philanthropy--careers known for making the toughest and biggest asks, Fredricks has earned her reputation as the ASK expert, the go-to person businesses and individuals turn to for guidance. Hard Asks Made Easy is a must for anyone who wants to ask and get exactly what they need and deserve.

WIVES: Give this book to your husband if you’re considering leaving him—or already did.
Your marriage is spinning out of control . . . you don’t know why your partner is mad, why you’re unhappy, or how to get back to that person they first fell in love with. How do you stop the damage and implement the healing steps necessary to recover your intimate relationship?
In A S.E.A.L. to Heal Your Marriage, decorated Navy SEAL Darek Laviolette addresses what you alone can do to heal your marriage, regardless of how broken it is. Darek’s heartfelt apology of the highest proportions to his ex-wife and children will expose the valuable information that will help you: ¯ Clearly identify and understand the hidden reasons you fight with the person you intend to love, honor, and cherish. ¯ Understand what both you and your spouse want in order to feel cared about. ¯ Create a plan to turn your marriage around—one your spouse does not need to be aware of or even participate in.
Close the wound—take action to heal your marriage.

GREAT SMILE, GREAT LIFE
A great smile is invaluable: It’s a sign of good dental hygiene, it boosts confi dence, and it definitely makes you look great in family photos. Truthfully, a smile can change your life. But having a winning smile often means trips to the orthodontist, and if that evokes anxiety or even fear, you are hardly alone. The unease we experience comes from a lack of understanding, and so recognizing this problem, Dr. James Crouse—a leading orthodontist who has decades of experience and is one of the highest-ranked Invisalign providers in North America—explains all there is to know about orthodontics in a way that anyone can understand.
From the dangers of quick-fix solutions to simply finding the right orthodontist for you, Dr. Crouse covers it all in A Smile to Change Your Life: A Guidebook to Orthodontic Care, providing knowledge as well as the comfort that comes with understanding. Worrying about the orthodontist can get very old, and if you’ve reached the point where the frustration has you grinding your teeth, this book is all you need to solve that problem. By guiding you through the world of orthodontic care, Dr. Crouse offers understanding and peace of mind. So brace yourself—by the time you’re done reading, you’ll be ready to go get that great smile…and it will change your life.

This is not a book just about flying a single engine airplane around the
world.This is the book about identifying the "Big Hairy Audacious
Goal" in our lives and finding a way to accomplish it through focus and
discipline.The author accomplished three dreams: the dream of coming to the
U.S. and getting an MBA degree (when he hardly spoke any English); the dream
of starting a company and becoming a self-made millionaire (when he had no
money, no business plan, no investors, no social network, and no experience);
the dream of becoming the first Chinese citizen to fly a single-engine
airplane around the world (when he had barely 200 hours of flying time and
two years of flying experiences). By sharing these stories, the author
challenges everyone to think about one question: "What would you attempt
to do if you knew you couldn't fail?"

Tom Osborne's Leadership Principles • Be a servant leader. Sacrifice yourself for the benefit of others. • Accentuate the positive and empower those around you. • Focus on your values and principles and stay true to them. • Bring a sense of teamwork through loyalty and unity. • Do whatever you can to help make a difference in the world. • Whenever you deal with adversity, learn from the experience. • Focus on what matters most: character, principles and process. • Mentor someone and leave a legacy of spirit and perseverance.

Dr. Tracee Perryman has always fought to follow her leadership call. In her unique and powerful guide, Elevating Women Who Lead, you will learn exactly how to do the same.

Despite the prejudices, blockers, and backstabbers she has encountered at every step of the way, she refused to give up on her dreams. Dr. Perryman will guide you through how to build up a strategy that works for your leadership!

Through her hard work and perseverance, she fought through all the obstacles and became a powerful leader in her field. And she never ceases to fight for what she believes in, standing up against injustice and inequality, and making a real difference in the lives of those around her. Along the way, she faced many challenges, both personal and professional. She grappled with the jealousy and resentment of those who were seeking to tear her down.

But through it all, she remained steadfast in her commitment to her vision, never losing sight of what is truly important.

In this exceptional book, Dr. Perryman will guide you through strategies to achieve the same in your professional and personal life!

This is a book of how to build courage, resilience, and perseverance in the face of adversity and obstacles. It is a testament to the power of the human spirit. It’s about the incredible things that can be accomplished when we refuse to let others define our limitations, and be ready to

answer your call!

• Covers AutoCAD 2018 and 2019 software.
• All exercises will now include metric equivalents alongside the original imperial measurements.
• 'Drawing Compare' and 'Shared Views', making working with clients and 3rd parties infinitely easier.
• New 'CAD Tips' scattered throughout the book, providing shortcuts and suggestions from our expert author.
• Additional new features being released by AutoCAD to beta testers.  

Accuracy and consistency are essential to success in manufacturing, and the technology of precision measurement is fully explained and illustrated in this important book for both apprentice and practicing engineers.

Features

Provides illustrations of the devices throughout with descriptions of how they are used in industry. Offers a vast amount of highly useful material that can be applied to virtually any imaginable measurement or calibration task.

Designed for anyone involved in any type or size project, this book provides a clear, concise explanation of the basic concepts of project planning, scheduling, and control.

Features

Enables the reader to quickly learn how to graphically illustrate all project tasks and their interrelationships, and to analyze the schedule and circumvent potential problems. Illustrates each concept with an actual example to graphically illustrate all project tasks and their relationships. Shows how to examine a schedule and circumvent potential problems. Eliminates mathematical expressions and technical examples, allowing readers to acquire the skills to effectively plan and manage any project.

“Photographer Lawrence Schiller’s images of the icons of Sixties America conjure a time and a place of incomparable cool.” —The Times Magazine, London

During the transformative 1960s, Lawrence Schiller captured the nation’s political and cultural front lines: whenever a headline-making event occurred, he was there.

From Marilyn Monroe in the nude to Muhammad Ali in the boxing ring, Schiller's work features legendary moments, including Paul Newman and Robert Redford playing ping-pong, and a haunting image of Lee Harvey Oswald after the assassination of John F. Kennedy. He documents the powerful advocacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy, alongside the private world of LSD experimentation.

Drawing from Schiller's vast archive of portraiture and photojournalism, this book includes 67 of his most iconic photographs, presenting more than just a collection of images; it offers an eclectic and intimate portrait of an era that defined modern America.

Printed in Italy on archival, acid-free paper.

Ideal for photography lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the cultural icons of the 1960s, this book is a must-have for your collection.

The personalities featured include:

• Muhammad Ali
• Clint Eastwood
• Bette Davis
• Tippi Hedren
• Alfred Hitchcock
• Dennis Hopper
• James Earl Jones
• Buster Keaton
• Robert Kennedy
• Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Sophia Loren
• Dean Martin
• Paul Newman
• Robert Redford
• Barbra Streisand

SolidWorks for Technology and Engineering, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive introduction for students. Little or no prior experience is needed to benefit from this liberally-illustrated work. Use the book in any educational setting from four-year engineering schools to community colleges and vocational / technical schools and industrial training centers. The book is also a reliable reference on the job. It functions well as a self-study manual. Authors Valentino and DiZinno have carefully and thoughtfully arranged the contents in a clear, logical sequence.

Many hundreds of well-drawn visuals supplant wordy explanations, demonstrating the power of the software. Many learning aids are included throughout the 500-page book.

Features

• Strong graphical illustrations rather than long text and definitions are emphasized. Key definitions are boxed in.
• Examples provide step-by-step instructions, supported with excellent graphics.
• Needless cross-referencing has been eliminated. Each example is presented with all explanations appearing on the same page.
• Exercises are presented at the ends of chapters
• A CD provided with the text contains files that are keyed in sequence to the selected examples. Students can follow interactively when learning the procedure with the concepts presented in the text.
• The text contains exercises and materials that are key to preparing students for the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) exam. Appendix B contains a complete key and sample exam solutions.

The maintenance spare parts business is in turmoil. There have been fundamental changes in the sale, distribution, and storage of spare parts needed to maintain machinery and other physical assets. The key to uptime in manufacturing is managing risk, and Surviving the Spare Parts Crisis: Maintenance Storeroom and Inventory Control by Joel Levitt describes how to evaluate risk in the inventory.
Levitt shares knowledge he has gained over more than 30 years of consulting companies and providing training to professionals who are facing problems with their spare parts inventory. His latest book shows how the maintenance department can provide better support to purchasing agents and buyers. It provides dozens of ideas to properly reduce inventory, reduce usage, and save money in parts, all while maintaining service levels.

This text is the only one available that not only covers the conventional wisdom, but also deals with the new realities of today’s market space. This is an ideal resource for maintenance managers, planners, and engineers; parts specialists; supply chain managers; and anyone involved in purchasing.

The new AutoCAD 2023 software builds on the features of the previous releases. Design changes include a reinvented icon on the main menus and revisions of the Model and Layout Tabs. A new button in the Count Palette, facilitating creation of a table tallying the elements in your drawing file, along with changes to the Recent Documents List and Floating File Tabs, make it easier than ever to keep track of multiple drawing files.
 
New and/or Improved Features in Beginning AutoCAD 2023:

• Options Dialog Box — If you make changes in any of the Options dialog box Tabs and attempt to close the dialog box before selecting the Apply and OK buttons, a warning message dialog box will appear. (Included in the Introduction)
• Recent Documents List — You can now remove a file from the Recent Documents List in the Application Menu, making this handy list more applicable to your current AutoCAD projects. (Included in Lesson 1)
• Floating File Tabs — Thanks to continued improvements to the Floating File Tabs, you can Pin a Floating File Tab so that it remains on top of any other open or overlapping drawing file windows. (Included in Lesson 2)

“This book is an essential tool to help pass on the wealth of knowledge of best practices to future generations of maintenance leaders.”
—Joel Leonard, “The Maintenance Evangelist,” MPACT Learning Center

“An essential primer on maintenance topics … food for thought even for the most experienced manager.”
—S. Bradley Peterson, President, Strategic Asset Management, Inc.

“This is a must read for people who have to struggle with the day-to-day problems of plant life.”
—Charles J. Latino, CEO and President, Reliability Center, Inc.

“I have bought many books on maintenance and reliability and this is up with the best…”
—D. M. Thompson

“This is the first book I have ever read like this. I love it.”
—Ricky Smith, CMRP

“I read the book from the perspective of a ‘non-technical’ reader and think that it is a fund of valuable knowledge and experience.”
—Ayesha Chopra, Trainer, Seminar Leader and Co-author ”Secretary’s Factomatic”

This unique and practical book describes 42 real-life events and/or situations in the careers of the three authors from which they gained insights into the applicable best practices in maintenance and reliability. The authors explain the underlying philosophies where relevant, drawing on the teachings of the leading thinkers in leadership and management. Designed to share knowledge and experience with the readers, in a readily accessible fashion, this resource does not tell the readers what to do or how to do it; it merely explains the event or situation the authors faced, and how they dealt with it. Readers can choose whether they wish to adopt or adapt the authors’ examples. These stories are dynamic illustrations of real life situations which readers will recognize in their own work situations. With a vast potential for improvements in reliability and maintenance performance in industry, these well proven approaches and best practices are sure to help stimulate improved performance on all fronts--safety and environmental, production, maintenance costs, and reputation!

Features

• Provides a logical organization with chapters grouped into six broad headings, enabling readers to choose the order in which they wish to absorb the lessons, which are based on the Shewhart-Deming Continuous Improvement cycle.
• In addition to the Plan-Schedule-Execute-Analyze elements, the authors have added Leadership and People to complete the suite.
• Each chapter has broadly similar sections, beginning with a Background to the events, going on to describe the key elements of the approach, and ending with Lessons and Principles.
• Underlying theories, philosophies or even detailed descriptions of methods are stripped out of the main chapters and described in Appendices, so that only those readers who wish to delve into details may do so.
• Contains a Book Summary which draws all the principles and lessons together, and gives references to the relevant chapters.
• Copiously illustrated, with charts, diagrams and tables which relate closely to the text.

Just as the AutoCAD software continues to be improved and perfected, so does the Beginning AutoCAD® Exercise Workbook. This work is truly the ideal package from which to learn AutoCAD, whether you’re a complete beginner, or simply learning about the latest features.

The new AutoCAD 2022 software includes features such as Installer, which reduces the number of steps needed for the initial install, Share Current Drawing, allowing other users to view or edit a drawing in the online AutoCAD Web application, and Trace, encouraging collaboration on drawing changes using the AutoCAD Web and Mobile apps. Readers can download the provided templates used for drawings in the book from the Industrial Press website.

Expert author duo Shrock and Heather share their knowledge with students and instructors, including plenty of inside tips and dozens of exercises to help users get comfortable and see real progress. 

New and/or Improved Features in Beginning AutoCAD 2022:

• Redesigned Start Tab—There are three main sections that provide access to recent work, enabling users to carry on where they left off, and offering them access to online saved drawing files. (Included in Lesson 1)
• Count—The new Count feature allows users to count the instances of objects and Blocks that are placed in their drawing. (Included in Lesson 29)
• Floating Drawing Tabs—Users can now drag a drawing file Tab from the main AutoCAD application window to make it a separate drawing file window. This is extremely useful for those with two or more monitors. (Included in Lesson 2)

• Enterprise Strategy and Technical Strategy
• The Information field and the organization it supports
• Reading about TOC and actually implementing it.

This lavishly illustrated introduction to fixture design takes the reader from concept to building. It details the mechanics, materials used, commercially available components, design procedures, and economics.

Features

• Uses basic terms to explain fixture design.
• Focuses on actual tooling procedures throughout.
• Provides a full understanding of the design and application of fixture tools and checking fixtures, welding fixtures and procedures, three-dimensional space in checking compound warped surfaces, measurement systems, and the simple mathematics required.  

Features  

• an improvement in coordination and collaboration.
• the ability to manage physical assets across the organization.
• an alignment of all functional areas within an organization to reach common goals.

During the past decade, Peter Smid wrote dozens of column for Shop Talkmagazine that addressed the full gamut of CNC topics, such as tapping and threading and knurling; program length and memory needs; G-codes, M-functions, cycles, macros … and more still. 

Ever since Shop Talk ceased publication, these columns have been unavailable. Now, in CNC Tips and Techniques, we are delighted to bring them back—over 60 of the best of Peter’s columns --- all under one cover, so that you can have full and easy access to the advice Peter has been sharing during the past decade.

CNC Tips and Techniques is a treasure trove of Peter Smid’s “lost work” that is certain to be an invaluable addition to your CNC toolkit.  We hope the advice and instructions contained in these readings will help you do your job more efficiently and more effectively – and that you find them a good read besides. 

Features

• Offers more than 60 focused columns which have been thoroughly reviewed since its initial publication and updated as needed to reflect ongoing changes in the field.
• Columns are presented here in chronological order of when they first appeared.
• Includes an alternative table of contents, organized by topic.
• Provides several useful appendices and an extensive index.
• Appeals to both veterans and newcomers with tips and techniques that can be applied at work and speed up the learning curve.

• Discusses the processes of oxidation, thermolysis, contamination, microdieseling, electrostatic discharge, hot spots, additive drop out, hydrolysis, and other varnish mechanisms.
• Focuses on proactive methods that can be used to minimize oil breakdown, including managing temperature, the benefits of water removal, and ways to manage antioxidant depletion.
• Covers technologies that can help prevent deposits, such as the implementation of depth media filtration, centrifugal separation, electrostatic precipitation and agglomeration, solubility enhancers and chemical flushes.

Written by a team of educators with unmatched experience, in collaboration with a consortium of industrial representatives from Black and Decker, Boeing, Caterpillar, General Motors, Grumman, Tektronix, Texas Instruments, Westinghouse, and Xerox, Manufacturing Processes Reference Guide provides thorough descriptions of over 125 of the most important processes available to industry today. This important resource encompasses the entire spectrum of manufacturing, from “Abrasive Jet Machining” to “Wire Drawing.” Used with Fundamental Principles of Manufacturing Processes, the two books provide all the information needed to identify the ideal process for a specific manufacturing requirement.

Features

• Breaks down the treatment of each process into three categories: Knowledge, Application, and Development and organizes each process family based on common characteristics.
• Comprehensively illustrates, defines, and explains each process to provide the reader with an unequaled understanding of the process and its applications.
• Encourages an appreciation of the integration of design and manufacturing engineering activities that results in more practical, less expensive, and better designed products for the consumer.

“Todd, Allen, and Alting’s book is intended to help integrate design and manufacturing engineering activities by providing students of engineering and designers in industry with easily accessible information about common manufacturing processes. The authors rightfully believe that the first step in designing a component is for the designer to become familiar with the processes that will be used in its manufacture. This always leads to more practical, less expensive, and better designed products. [Recommended for] upper-division undergraduate through professional.”

—Science and Technology Magazine

TPM Reloaded is a challenging, innovative and timely new look at implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) by one of the field’s leading trainers and authors. The book takes into account the economic upheavals of recent years and demonstrates that TPM is less about moving maintenance tasks to operations than moving accountability for aggregate output of the plant to operators.

Joel Levitt shows that effective TPM, TPM Reloaded, requires a radical difference in management’s view of the worker and even tougher, a radical change in the way workers view their own role.

This standard reference presents a broad scope of fuel oil technology. It uses both English and Metric units throughout.

Features

• The properties of fuel oils.
• The possibilities and limitations of each grade.
• Methods which can be used to assure uniform quality and efficient combustion.
• Fuel oil impurities and how they affect combustion.
• How to diagnose and solve problems.

In the fields of maintenance & reliability, there are a number of certifications that “M&R” professionals may take to help further their careers, whether it be in the form of a promotion, a change of job, more money, or simply a title to add to their credentials. The exams for these tests assess the candidates’ skills and knowledge in areas such as work management, equipment reliability, leadership and organization, knowledge of the different certifications’ bodies of knowledge, manufacturing process reliability, and business management, as well as their ability to adhere to industry standards (both ANSI and ISO).

Features

Until now, there hasn’t been a single volume for maintenance and reliability certification candidates to use as a study guide for these exams. The Maintenance and Reliability Certification Exam Guide fills the great need for such a resource by including:   

• specifics about the different tests.
• how to study for each.
• information on where to focus review efforts.
• hundreds of sample exam questions.
• vital facts about re-certification.
• practical tips for maintenance and reliability professionals to take back with them to use on the job.

Chapters include a list of performance objectives, review questions, as well as lists of supportive reading.  Related graphs, tables, charts, and illustrations round out this indispensable work for all maintenance and reliability professionals seeking certification. 

Drawing from his 35 years experience as an instructor and technical writer in the field, the author provides instructors, students, and professionals with a wealth of welding technology in a readable and comprehensive handbook.

Features

• Describes-in detail-the technology and manipulative procedures for making successful welds in all welding positions, types of joints and metals.
• Offers hundreds of hints on how to solve every on-the-job welding problem.

Statistics for Quality Control is a basic level study of statistics used in a production operations setting. It is primarily intended for students entering quality control or other industrial and operations careers. It covers introductory topics such as a brief background, measurements, and graphing techniques. It then moves on to the beginning statistics necessary to understand these practices commonly found in industry and ends with coverage of quality assurance issues along with some pertinent managerial practices associated with this topic.

Industrial Statistics for Quality Control is designed for trade schools, corporate training programs, technical and community colleges, or freshman level university students beginning a major in quality and quality management. It could also be used as a refresher for more advanced students or students in other operations topics not focused entirely on quality.

Industrial Statistics for Quality Control is also intended for students entering an industrial career in a production or manufacturing setting; or are already employed and require training. The statistics found in this text is “non-calculus” or “non-engineering” statistics, yet includes the most common practices found in an industrial setting regarding quality control statistics. 

Features

• Includes many easy to understand industrial examples of skills needed on the job.
• Includes Basic Inferential statistics for hypothesis testing on the job.
• Minitab & Excel data sets are used in many of the examples and home work problems.
• Uses informal language to explain key concepts and processes used in Industry.
  

Here are topics that are usually published in briefer form in more advanced texts as part of their supporting mathematics. In this work, vectors and matrices are the main subjects. This text offers an easier-to-understand introduction to the main ideas behind vectors and matrices, stripped of formalism, and leading directly to geometric modeling. It demonstrates the relationships between vectors, matrices, basis vectors and barycentric coordinates, all of which are not usually seen in ordinary texts. This text also discusses how these concepts are applied to produce curves and surfaces, and how they facilitate the analysis of spatial relationships. 

For those readers beginning studies in geometric and 3D modeling, animation, CGI, or CAD/CAM, this work serves as an introduction to vectors and matrices, and provides a good start to understanding how they are applied. For instructors, this book can be a primary text or supplement to more advanced or specialized texts on geometric and 3D modeling.
           
Features

• More than 150 illustrations support visual understanding of the content.
• 100+ exercises and extended solutions enhance the classroom environment.
• A comprehensive range of topics offers an in-depth look at the math underlying 3D modeling and animation courses.
• Linear algebra and calculus are not prerequisites.

With over 70% of bearing failures attributed to ineffective lubrication practices, no one involved in asset management can afford to pass up this new edition! As a clear, concise, practical introduction to the world of industrial lubrication, the second edition dispels the myths surrounding lubrication and helps users develop a keen sense and understanding of how lubrication directly and indirectly impacts machine reliability, availability, and ultimately, the bottom line. What’s more, it provides readers with practical advice that will allow them to put in place a viable lubrication management program and effectively troubleshoot lubrication related problems immediately, while offering essential information required to significantly reduce equipment downtime and increase life cycle management. It is a significant source that provides vital information and practical methods not currently taught in trade apprenticeship and engineering programs.

Features

• Formatted in an easy to read style.
• Clarifies the subject matter that is often seen as a “black art”, by dispelling its myths.
• Reviews how bearing, lubricant, and lubrication system manufacturers approach the world of lubrication in different ways, and how this affects the reader.
• Delivers easy to understand lubricant requirement calculations that are rarely disclosed by the lubrication companies
• Explains in a step-by-step process for the first time, exactly how to consistently manually lubricate a bearing.
• Describes how to write an effective Preventive Maintenance job task in objective language to assure consistent work completion every time
• Explains how lubrication is the cornerstone of perimeter based maintenance
• Illustrates to the reader why the grease gun is responsible for so many bearing failures, and how the reader can dramatically increase bearing life with just a few simple steps.

CNC Machining Certification Exam Guide is focused on providing the knowledge base required for obtaining certification, credentialing and/or job preparation in CNC Machining with CNC Mills and Lathes. It covers foundational skills that all those seeking employment as a CNC Operator/Machinist must possess. Managers responsible for workforce development in manufacturing facilities will use the book as a guide for on-the-job employee training and apprenticeships.

The work can be used as a curriculum component for technical schools and colleges for students preparing for certification and credentialing exams based on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level I standards for: CNC Mill Programming and Setup and Operations, and CNC Lathe Programming and Setup and Operations. At a time when the CNC market is experiencing a shortfall of skilled, qualified workers, this Exam Guide is the perfect resource

Features

• Presents CNC Programming with G-Code so users can execute their programs with confidence.
• Focuses on the creation of CNC programs using Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
• Written with the end goals of certification, credentialing and job readiness in mind.
• Practice study questions mimic those presented on credentialing exams and practice exercises prepare readers for the required practical activities.
• An affiliated website (www.CNCCertification.com)  will contain additional certification questions and answers, as well as suggested additional exercises.

• Includes valuable tips and illustrations of the various tools and equipment used in the trade.
• Practice questions with answers (at least 400 in the book, and several hundred more on an affiliated website) will be included at the end of each chapter, organized according to the various aspects of the trade. 
• Some suggestions for taking tests and studying for exams are also discussed, along with tips for instructors who are preparing lesson plans and curricula for teaching plumbing certification. 
• An affiliated website will have additional test questions, videos, and color photographs of the more eye-catching scenarios in the book.