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Becoming Allies identifies and examines abusive and controlling behaviors, explains the underlying beliefs that drive them, and teaches specific, concrete techniques for changing them. It is nothing short of a lifeline for people who want to stop their abusive and controlling behaviors and improve their relationships with themselves, their partners, and their loved ones.

Everything you think you know about culture is wrong! Most leaders would agree culture is the most important thing in business, yet few can define what it is or explain how to create a healthy culture that blows by the competition. Veteran business culture advisor Greg Cagle reveals exactly how culture gets created and the critical role leaders play in shaping it. Drawing on decades of in-the-trenches experience and leveraging real-world examples, he shares the 4 Dimensions of Culture that drive success across the 3 Core Functions of business that every leader faces.

After overcoming several obstacles and finishing second in my class at the academy, my undercover story continues in Kansas, where I face some of the most dangerous criminals and situations of my career. Creative undercover tactics, a task force, and continuous wiretaps help take down some of the most deadly and largest drug cartels in the US and Mexico. Frustrations with the bureaucracy and family issues lead to the end of my undercover work and a new career contracting overseas in Afghanistan, Haiti, and Liberia, as well as rising to the rank of chief of police in SC.

Forced to sacrifice herself by disappearing into Earth's distant past to preserve humanity's future and escape a galactic menace even she cannot resist, Valerie begins a new life 7,000 years in the past. She feels safe in this realm until confronted by an alien resource seeker drone determined to reveal the secret of Earth's riches to those that would covet them. The vile thing is quickly destroyed by the awesome power of the five rings, but not soon enough...

Volume 3 jumps right into the action with a murder-for-hire and a multi-kilo cocaine deal, which stems from the largest undercover operation in my county’s history. Working with informants continues as tricks of the trade, props, shooting techniques, and the mental effects of working undercover are shared in great detail. Harassment, threats, and hits on my life further depict the dangerous work of an undercover narc. One creative undercover tactic literally goes up in smoke. Working with female undercovers and remaining physically fit is shown to be crucial to my success.

If you have ever had an insecure moment about your appearance, you are not alone. Every single person on this planet has had those moments. Our perceptions of our imperfections unite us all. But when you learn to recognize the voices that shape your perceptions, you can filter them effectively and finally give yourself permission to actually enjoy being you!

The context of Switching Gears is about life transitions that tie to change, which is a constant in the world today. There is at least one woman and one man in every city, county, and state that either has or will switch gears, and some that may be in the midst of the transition at this moment.

A Narc's Tale: Volume 2 begins as the author transitions from working undercover with the city to the county narcotics unit, but then tragedy strikes with the drug-related murder of his former partner. Dating, marrying, and having family with an undercover narc is far from normal. Cover must be maintained at all times, and this leads to lots of secrecy and social isolation.

A Narc’s Tale is a four-book series that is a first-hand account of stories, written like a memoir or personal diary, which gives you an inside glimpse of what it is like working six years deep undercover in the dangerous drug world as a city cop (Vol. 1), county vice and narcotics investigator (Vol. 2 and 3), and special agent with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (Vol. 4). Most undercover books only show this from one perspective, but you will get three here - city, county and federal - and realize the differences among them.

Daisy is missing, and Bob desperately wants her back. But is he willing to search all of No Where for her? Perhaps alone? Violet offers her help and off the pair goes, searching the fish camps dotting the northern Michigan coastline with Lake Superior. Following a tip, they retrace their path southward, where Bob makes his final stand. Getting himself shot again, he depends on Violet's help one last time. But it's during his recuperation that Bob discovers what he was truly searching for: the truth - about everything.

China Deception, A Novel, is part one of a series providing a behind-the-scenes look at the origins of COVID-19, as well as the relationships leading up to and shortly thereafter between China, North Korea, Russia, and the United States. All countries, with their leaders, will be intentionally intertwined by a series of coordinated events leading to the release of one of the deadliest viruses the world has ever seen. With the release of COVID 19, the battle of world supremacy has begun.

Individuals, teams, and organizations must become more resilient in today’s complex world, and each one will experience failure at some point. Successful individuals, teams, and organizations bounce back. Winning After Losing: Building Resilient Teams offers a collection of lessons on leadership and resilience of winning teams. I am writing this book as a retired US Army three-star general and as the former chief operating officer of a public biotechnology company.

Death is a clear-cut objective moment, but the process of dying and the choices we make for our own death and others is a wholly different subject. Not becoming educated on your ability to influence your dying process is leaving that potentially long helpless period to fate. Raw and informative, this book explores the truth and asserts your right to knowledge and your right to say “No” to medical procedures that ultimately only prolong suffering once imminent and inevitable death arrives.

The Long Road East captures Super's 2017 cycling adventure that took him and his best friend Sam 1,800 miles across the United States. Over the course of seven weeks the two encounter a litany of roadblocks, both physical and emotional. Whether it's a near-death experience in Michigan or internal battles with maturity and promiscuity, Super takes you through the most harrowing and revelatory moments of his life.

Most Americans do not understand their finances and are locked into a financial system designed to take away your freedom and keep you stressed, and in debt for our entire life. This book will give you a specific guide to help you find the peace, financial freedom, and security in your life.

They hit the Stone Springs bank and took with them a 100,000 dollars in cold, hard cash. Behind them, they left a town in ruins and enough bodies to start a whole new cemetery. Mild-mannered rancher Ethan Haywood was in town for a wedding - though he himself had had enough of marriage to last him a lifetime.

Living Wisely - For Millennials & Beyond by psychologist Barry M. Cohen explores the essential life skills that millennials beginning their journeys through life - as well as all the rest of us - need to live wisely and well throughout our lives. Throughout the book, scientific research and contributions from psychology, medicine, and renowned life coaches validate each skill and illustrate how it contributes to well-being. All those seeking to gain healthy life habits for self-improvement will find the book an invaluable resource.

In 2016, salesman by day, dreamer by night, Donnie Tuttle stepped into an adventure reserved for the wealthy-world travel with his family of 10. This book outlines the lessons he learned and shows you how to create your own strategy for your amazing traveling sales adventure.

This book is about a young man who overcame numerous serious obstacles to achieve more than he thought possible. Torrey Butler describes his experiences as to help others who are also seeking a better way forward, offering advice and encouragement. The story is told with humor and compassion.

As a twin in a large Massachusetts family with a heart of gold, Eric wanted to emulate his hero when he grew up - his Police Officer father, Sgt. Edmond Caron, a former Marine. Throughout his 25-year decorated career as a Special Agent and Diplomat for the US Government, Caron discovered the powerful, life-saving effects of listening to one's heart, mind, and God-given instincts. The author came to think of this principle as being "Switched On". Join this Special Agent as he takes you on a ride-along and reveals the key to becoming switched on for life.