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***Please note: This ebook edition does not contain the photos found in the print edition.*** HE WAS THE "BAD BOY" OF BODYBUILDING Craig Titus once earned the championship title of Mr. USA, but that was before his illegal drug use and terrible temper got the best of his body—and his career. Soon he would redirect his attention toward a young, bubbly fitness professional who looked up to Craig as a mentor...and later became his wife. SHE WAS A COVER GIRL FOR MUSCLE MAGAZINES Kelly Ryan quickly rose to the top of her field. She appeared on the cover of Ironman magazine's swimsuit issue and was named Ms. Fitness America. A crowd favorite, her fans were shocked to learn that Kelly had been tak...
The author of The Soul of a Chef looks at the new role of the chef in contemporary culture For his previous explorations into the restaurant kitchen and the men and women who call it home, Michael Ruhlman has been described by Anthony Bourdain as "the greatest living writer on the subject of chefs, and on the business of preparing food." In The Reach of a Chef, Ruhlman examines the profound shift in American culture that has raised restaurant cooking to the level of performance art and the status of the chef to celebrity CEO. Bibliophiles and foodies alike will savor this intimate meeting with some of the most famous chefs in the kitchens of the hottest restaurants in the world.
"Superbosses is the rare business book that is chock full of new, useful, and often unexpected ideas. After you read Finkelstein's well-crafted gem, you will never go about leading, evaluating, and developing talent in quite the same way.”—Robert Sutton, author of Scaling Up Excellence and The No Asshole Rule “Maybe you’re a decent boss. But are you a superboss? That’s the question you’ll be asking yourself after reading Sydney Finkelstein’s fascinating book. By revealing the secrets of superbosses from finance to fashion and from cooking to comic books, Finkelstein offers a smart, actionable playbook for anyone trying to become a better leader.”—Daniel H. Pink, author of T...
The South Asian diaspora is a diverse group who settled in different parts of the world, often concentrated in developed countries. This volume explores how transnational politics overlap with religious ideologies, media and culture amongst the diaspora, contributing to diasporic identity building in host countries.
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This project is a training tool for Christian leaders to educate and equip leader and laity alike with the knowledge of the field of grief, and to equip them to improve their ministry to the bereaved. This book can be used by denominational leaders, conventions, and church leaders to train pastors, deacons, and lay leaders in grief ministry skills. The book examines the theological dimensions of death and grief, as well as the theoretical foundations of grief, both normal grief and complicated. Also, the book identifies essential grief ministry skills and the practical application of those skills. The book is both educational and practical. This book can be used in a seminary class room, or ...
In this book, author K. L. Reynolds express the critical need for school-wide discipline. The lessons he learned as a seasoned educator. Thus, giving his, and many other educational perspectives for a sound school environment. Thereby, creating growth for the entire student body, and ensuring the school's success.
Sinner or Savior? Jake Devereaux was a lot more than just a sexy, common thief…he was a wealthy one with a questionable M.O. Charisma clung to him—as did an airtight alibi, much to Ellie Tanner's dismay. A murder had been committed, and if Jake didn't do it, then Ellie was the prime suspect…and it didn't look as if she'd be home for Christmas. What Ellie needed was a Christmas miracle, a guardian angel to watch over her. But the darkly dangerous Devereaux hardly fit the mold…his soul-searing kisses were anything but angelic.