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Ďáblův potok

Asi pětadvacet kilometrů od městečka Stauford v Kentucky se nachází Ďáblův potok. Podle místní legendy u něj stával kostel Církve svatých hlasů našeho Pána – sekty smrti, v níž Jacob Masters kázal evangelium bezejmenného boha.A jako u většiny legend se i tady mezi kořeny a kostmi najde zrnko pravdy.V roce 1983 se u Ďáblova potoka odehrála hromadná sebevražda a kostel shořel. Přežilo jen šest Jacobových dětí a jejich prarodiče, kteří se svému bývalému pastorovi postavili na odpor. Dětem se začalo přezdívat „staufordská šestice“, a ačkoli jejich dospívání poznamenala neustálá pozornost a výsměch okolí, za třicet let už na ně skoro všichni zapomněli.Jejich těžký úděl je minulostí a po Jacobu Mastersovi zbyly jen strašidelné historky, které se vyprávějí u táboráku.Jack Tremly, jeden ze staufordské šestice, se po smrti babičky Imogene do Staufordu vrací, aby vypořádal dědictví. Objeví tam však i tajemství, které mu Imogene dříve zamlčela, tajemství, které se týká jeho otce a kostela. Tajemství, které už nemůže zůstat déle pohřbeno.

Professional Selling - by Dawn Deeter-Schmelz, Gary Hunter, Terry Loe, Ryan Mullins, Gregory Rich

Formerly published by Chicago Business Press, now published by SageProfessional Selling, 2e covers key sales concepts and strategies through the approach of highlighting detailed aspects of each step in the sales process, from lead generation to closing. Coauthored by faculty from some of most successful sales programs in higher education, this insightful text also offers unique chapters on digital sales, customer business development strategies, and role-play.

Reading Champion: Billie's Boots Webster Sheryl

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education

Want Your Self: Shift Your Self-Talk and Unearth the Strength in Who You Were All Along Horwitch Katie

A pragmatic, proactive guide to help you move forward fearlessly in your life (and the world) by shifting your negative self-talk patterns."I'm not good enough." "Not smart enough." "Not talented enough." We all do it. Belittling who we are, what we do, what we stand for--often without realizing it. And it's stuck on a loop. Shifting your self-talk is a two-part process: shifting your self, and shifting your talk. "Whether it's affirmations or some other word-based strategy, you're usually encouraged to jump to the talk part," says Katie Horwitch, founder of WANT: Women Against Negative Talk. "But to make real, lasting changes, you must start with what's at the heart of your self-talk: the self part."Want Your Self guides you through the journey of shifting your negative self-talk by focusing on three steps: finding, being, and

Mission in Praise, Word, and Deed: Reflections on the Past and Future of Global Mission Smither Edward L.

Listening to the Voices of Global PractitionersIn Christian mission, we cross boundaries between the people of God and the not-yet people of God, declaring "[God's] glory among the nations" (Ps 96:3). Mission begins and ends in worship. In mission, we proclaim the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. We also care for the whole person. Thus, at its core, mission intertwines praise, word, and deed.This book represents the latest in missiological thinking. Though some contributors are scholars and even professors, most are field practitioners --evangelists, church planters, Bible translators, medical professionals, refugee workers, and community development specialists. Based on decades of faithful service, they report on what they have learned about mission. Mission in Praise, Word, and Deed addresses a wide range of critical concerns, such as

The Black Period: On Personhood, Race, and Origin Geter Hafizah Augustus

Acclaimed poet Hafizah Augustus Geter reclaims her origin story in this "lyrical memoir" (The New Yorker)--combining biting criticism and haunting visuals. "Hafizah Augustus Geter is a genuine artist, not bound by genre or form. Her only loyalty is the harrowing beauty of the truth."--Tayari Jones, author of An American MarriageWinner of the PEN Open Book Award - Winner of the Lambda Literary Award - A New Yorker Best Book of the Year - A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year - A Brittle Paper Notable African Book of the Year - Finalist for the Chautauqua Prize "I say, 'the Black Period, ' and mean 'home' in all its shapeshifting ways." A book of great hope, Hafizah Augustus Geter's The Black Period creates a map for how to survive: a country, a closet, a mother's death, and the terror of

An Anthology of the Cambridge Platonists: Sources and Commentary Hedley Douglas

Notwithstanding their neglect in many histories of ideas in the West, the Cambridge Platonists constitute the most significant and influential group of thinkers in the Platonic tradition between the Florentine Renaissance and the Romantic Age. This anthology offers readers a unique, thematically structured compendium of their key texts, along with an extensive introduction and a detailed account of their legacy. The volume draws upon a resurgence of interest in thinkers such as Benjamin Whichcote, 1609-1683; Ralph Cudworth, 1618-1688; Henry More, 1614-1687; John Smith, 1618-1652, and Anne Conway 1631-1679, and includes hitherto neglected extracts and some works of less familiar authors within the group, like George Rust 1627?-1670; Joseph Glanvill, 1636-1680, and John Norris 1657-1712. It also highlights the Cambridge Platonists' important role in the history of philosophy and

The New Employee Contract: How to Find, Keep, and Elevate Gen Z Talent Onesto Anthony

Learn about Generation Z from the perspective of a manager at a company looking to recruit and retain staff. This book provides an in-depth analysis of who makes up Gen Z, what they want, and how businesses around the world can give that to them in a way that is meaningful.In the past, companies were not prepared for the generation of new talent called Millennials. Companies were surprised to learn that Millennials were different from those in Gen X and the Boomers. With the help of author Anthony Onesto, you will not be unprepared when working with those in Gen Z.The New Employee Contract dives into the needs and wants of this generation of talent that has been born on the iPhone and for whom gaming is second nature. Those in GenZ believe in loyalty and social goodness, use gaming mechanisms, and expect almost real-time delivery on their expectations. The

The Buddhist Chef's Homestyle Cooking: Simple, Satisfying Vegan Recipes for Sharing Cyr Jean-Philippe

The Buddhist Chef is back with a collection of 75+ rustic, flavorful vegan recipes perfect for sharing with all your family and friends.Full of traditional, crowd-pleasing recipes, veganized and packed full of flavor, The Buddhist Chef's Homestyle Cooking is a warm-hearted, comforting collection of recipes. The recipes are inspired by the two universal themes at the heart of every great meal--flavor and enjoying it with those you love--and are brought together with a dash of The Buddhist Chef's signature sense of humor.As with The Buddhist Chef's previous books--The Buddhist Chef and The Buddhist Chef's Vegan Comfort Cooking--this is a book you will turn to again and again for reliable recipes that always wow with taste and texture and show just how simple putting together a great meal can be. The Buddhist Chef's Homestyle Cooking includes

Miracleman: The Original Epic The Original Writer

Middle-aged reporter Michael Moran always knew he was meant for something more. And when an unexpected event leads him to reclaim his destiny, Miracleman is reborn! But the hero's emergence prompts the return of an old friend who, beneath his success and smile, has become something terrifying. Disturbing secrets about their origins will lead to actions that fundamentally change humankind, leaving Moran to question the value of his own life. After all, what is the worth of a man when his other self is a god? MIRACLEMAN is nothing short of a revelation. The series reinvented the super hero, and forty years later stands as one of the single most influential works in the comic-book artform. This edition collects the complete original epic (A Dream of Flying, The Red King Syndrome and Olympus) - plus tales of the Warpsmiths and rare Miracleman stories! Collecting MIRACLEMAN (1985) #1, #3 and

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing EmdrTherapy Scripted Protocols and Summary Sheets: Treating Anxiety, Obses...

EMDR Therapy is a psychotherapy approach based on standard procedures and protocols. This book is an important resource that focuses on applying EMDR Therapy to anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and mood-related conditions using EMDR Therapy's standard procedures and protocols as its template. The scripts distill the essence of the Standard EMDR Protocols and reinforce the specific parts, sequence, and language used to create an effective outcome. Also, it illustrates how clinicians are using this framework to work with a variety of conditions while maintaining the integrity of the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model.Edited by a leading EMDR scholar and practitioner, it delivers step-by-step protocols that enable beginning practitioners as well as seasoned EMDR clinicians, trainers, and consultants to enhance their expertise more quickly when treating clients or groups

The Spirit Snatcher

Welcome to Elbow Alley, home of the most monstrous mystery...Pip was not expecting his new neighbours to be vampires, banshees and ghosts. Worst of all is the mysterious spirit snatcher, which appears out of nowhere and sucks away people's personalities. When it attacks Pip's parents, the only way to save them is to find and destroy it. But no one knows who it is...Along with his new friend Fliss and her dog Splodge, Pip sets out to investigate, facing murderous ghouls, werewolf attacks and a dangerously mouldy cheese. Because if he and Fliss can't stop the creature by their thirteenth b

Molecular Biology of Assemblies and Machines Baumeister Wolfgang

Molecular Biology of Assemblies and Machines presents a comprehensive narrative describing the structures of macromolecular complexes and how they assemble and interact. Richly illustrated, it is written for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers in biochemistry, structural biology, molecular biology, biophysics, cell biology, and microbiology, and will also appeal to those in chemistry, immunology, and medicine.Essentially all major biological activities are performed by assemblies of macromolecules (proteins, RNA, and DNA) acting in concert. These assemblies are dynamic and many are endowed with machine-like properties. This unique book explores the molecular mechanisms employed at the critical level between individual macromolecules and cells and

Intergenerational Practice in Schools and Settings: An Educators Handbook Cole Fey

Intergenerational Practice in Schools and Settings provides guidance through the many approaches in education that bring generations together. Identifying the purpose of intergenerational practice, this book offers an insight into how other educational settings have used programmes to enhance the learning experience and connect students to their community and local environment.Serving as a practical guide on setting up an intergenerational programme and identifying how to overcome the barriers that educators may face as they progress, this engaging book provides the knowledge and skills needed for developing sustainable projects and provides students with the opportunity to enhance the world around them. With case studies from a range of educators and practitioners, this book encourages readers to reflect on how to establish multi-agency relationships to create mutual

Reliability Engineering: A Life Cycle Approach Bradley Edgar

Updated throughout for the second edition, Reliability Engineering: A Life Cycle Approach draws on the author's global industry experience to demonstrate the invaluable role reliability engineers play in the entire life cycle of a plant.Applicable to both high-cost, cutting-edge plants and to plants operating under serious budget constraints, this textbook uses a practical approach to cover the theory of reliability engineering, alongside the design, operation, and maintenance required in a plant. This textbook has been updated to cover the modern standards of maintenance practice, most notably the ISO 55 000 standards. It also covers linear programming, failure analysis, financial management, and analysis. This textbook refers to case studies throughout.This textbook will be of interest to students and engineers in the field of reliability, mechanical,

Celestial Realm Hennigan Molly

Tracing the organic path of her grandmother's experience to her great-grandmother's time in Irish metal hospitals, she explores her own family trauma and what it means to be an unconventional woman in a society that values

Cass - Hard Life, Hard Man: My Autobiography Pennant Cass

Unlasting Home Al-Nakib Mai

Spanning the Arab world, India and the United States, this family saga tells of the heart-stopping triumphs and failures of three generations of Arab

Introduction to Nuclear Engineering: A Study Guide Phongikaroon Supathorn

Introduction to Nuclear Engineering serves as an accompanying study guide for a complete, introductory single-semester course in nuclear engineering. It is structured for general class use alongside fundamental nuclear physics and engineering textbooks as well as individual self-study.Beginning with a review of basic modern physics with atomic and nuclear models, the book covers nuclear energetics, radioactivity and decays, and binary nuclear reactions and basic fusion. It also explores basic radiation interactions with matter, introducing students to nuclear reactor physics, nuclear fuel cycles, and radiation doses and hazard assessment. Each chapter includes basic concepts, examples, problems with answers, and a final assessment.The book is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate engineering students taking Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and Nuclear Energy

Losing a Kingdom, Gaining the World Caiani Ambrogio A. University of Kent UK

An authoritative history of the Roman Catholic Church in the modern

Philanthropy in the Arts: A Game of Give and Take Ramos Leslie

Arts philanthropy is at a crucial moment: many arts organisations are facing a financial crisis, the 2020-21 Covid-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of existing funding structures, and various social initiatives and causes have thrown renewed focus on how the arts are funded. Around the world, a new generation of philanthropists is emerging with different motivations and priorities. This book offers an open and wide-ranging exploration of philanthropy in the arts from the perspectives of both the donors and the recipients, seeking to improve understanding on both sides, and asks what the future holds for arts philanthropy given the rapidly changing landscape. It provides an essential guide for collectors, philanthropists and patrons, as well as art-market and museum professionals, on the peculiarities of giving and taking in the arts

Y Knots Sabbagh Omar

Linguistically dexterous, scintillating with intelligence and wit, and balancing incisive observation with deep compassion, the short fictions in Y Knots draw us into the lives of characters we feel completely involved with. Here we have a hall of mirrors in which the writer mines his soul for images that reflect the story. But in interrogating the self, what Omar Sabbagh produces is an engaging array of unique perspectives on all our souls.If, as Sabbagh writes, writing is always a performance and projection of a self, then Y Knots is the performance of a self breath-takingly prodigious and heterodox. That Sabbagh is able to weave this self into characters whose tussles leap off the page so compellingly shows a master at work. - Peter Salmon, author of An Event, Perhaps: A Biography of Jacques

Jewish Child Soldiers in the Bloodlands of Europe Rosen David M.

Executive Orders Clancy Tom

The President is dead. Now, the weight of the world falls on Jack Ryan's shoulders in this extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller from Tom

Active Learning for Digital Transformation in Healthcare Education, Training and Research Lytras Miltiadis

Active Learning for Digital Transformation in Healthcare Education, Training and Research discusses the potential of advanced training of health professionals as a contributing factor to improve treatment outcomes. By reading this book, professionals who deal with patients with low health literacy will be prepared to promote better access to digital tools, understand the habits of users of health services and empower them to engage on their treatment. It contains a set of techniques and instruments associated with health literacy, communication skills and personal development that will enable their application in good daily practices and assist healthcare professionals to promote digital transformation to patients.It is a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students and healthcare professionals who are interested in learning more about how they can be an

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ACT Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader, Updated Edition of the Global Bestseller, with a New Preface Ibarra Herminia

A new edition of the bestseller that has helped aspiring leaders worldwide advance their careers and step up to larger leadership roles.You aspire to lead with greater impact. The problem is you're busy executing on today's demands. You know you have to carve out time from your "day job" to build your leadership skills, but it's easy to let immediate problems and old mindsets get in the way.Herminia Ibarra--one of the world's foremost experts on leadership--shows how individuals at all levels can step up to leadership by making small but crucial changes in their jobs, their networks, and themselves. In Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader, Ibarra offers advice to:Redefine your job in order to make more strategic contributionsDiversify your network so that you connect to, and learn from, a wider range of stakeholdersBecome

DC vs. Vampires: All-Out War Part 2 Paknadel Alex

With Baron Cinder and his lieutenants kept occupied by the mother of all diversions, the team attempts a daring raid on the Blood Farm to retrieve the one person who can bring sunlight back to the world.However, they have not reckoned on the terrifying presence of the Baron's vampire knights-familiar faces whose blades are every bit as bloodthirsty as they are. And that's just the beginning of the team's troubles!Follow along in DC vs. Vampires: All-Out War Part 2, collecting DC vs. Vampires: All Out War #4-6, and DC vs. Vampires: Killers

The Holly and the Ivy: A Coloring Book Celebrating the Wonder and Joy of Christmas Ink &. Willow

Get into the spirit of the Christmas season with this beautiful coloring book for adults filled with festive illustrations and holiday-inspired quotes from beloved writers, songs, and Scripture.With candles in the windows, lights in the trees, stockings over fireplaces, and the sound of bells in the air, Christmas really is one of the most wonderful times of the year! In the midst of Christmas shopping, party planning, and event hosting, this coloring book offers a beautiful and festive way to meditate on the wonder and joy of the season. Each beautifully illustrated page features an original design from a talented artist that illustrates a corresponding quote.Features include: - 45 large format 9.75" x 9.75" (25x25cm) pages with perforated edges for easy removal and displayHigh quality, bleed-proof, bright white paper stock--heavy enough to use

Annual Banquet of the Gravediggers Guild Enard Mathias

Brimming with Mathias Enard's characteristic wit and encyclopaedic brilliance, The Annual Banquet of the Gravediggers' Guild is a riotous novel set in western France, where the edges between past and present are constantly dissolving against a Rabelaisian backdrop of