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Today it is widely recognized that gay men played a prominent role in defining the culture of mid-20th-century America, with such icons as Tennessee Williams, Edward Albee, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Montgomery Clift, and Rock Hudson defining much of what seemed distinctly "American" on the stage and screen. Even though few gay artists were "out," their sexuality caused significant anxiety during a time of rampant anti-homosexual attitudes.

Selling at Combat Speed - Finding the Inner Sales Warrior is for people who get up in the morning to make a difference in other people's lives. It is about changing your habits and behaviors, and realizing that your life and those around you depend upon sales. It is designed for those who crawl into the trenches every day, look the enemy square in the eyes, and never give into defeat.

In this audiobook, you will be introduced to new concepts and skills that will require you to change your current habits and ways of thinking. The stories and statistics are real. The results are real. The challenging yet rewarding journey is real. The transformation of the industry starts with a personal commitment to change. It will not be easy. You will fail along the way. Few will reach their full potential. Those who learn how to fail and accept failure as a natural stepping stone to success will be victorious.

As you begin to read Strong Finish you will not turn too many pages before you start noticing a pattern. The common thread that is woven throughout this book is that of true raw emotion. Some of these stories will be about overcoming adversity. Some will display acts of heroism. Others will portray random acts of kindness and how the smallest gestures can make the largest impact. The guesswork has been removed.

An Independent Empire shows how foreign policy and diplomacy constitute a truly national story, necessary for understanding the history of the United States. In this lively and well-written book, episodes in American history - such as the writing and ratification of the Constitution, Henry Clay's advocacy of an American System, Pinckney's Treaty with Spain, and the visionary but absurd Congress of Panama - are recast as elemental aspects of United States foreign and security policy.

The Lunar colony is a mining colony with only internal security capabilities. Nobody had even considered that there might soon arise a need to defend the colony from the Earth! But that day has come. Something has been uncovered on the moon. Something important. Something...alien.

To the average person trying to lose weight or become healthier, it is hard to decide what regime would be best to follow and this combination lifestyle allows you to mesh two popular regimes. So, if you cannot decide between Intermittent Fasting and the Ketogenic Diet this book will show you how to safely combine them. Why? It’s simple, the benefits they offer together is more than what each of these programs can provide on their own.

Sales is now a team sport, and to win, you have to build and manage selling squads that work in complete alignment - not just during client meetings, but before and after, as well. In Sell Like a Team, Michael Dalis, a senior consultant at the legendary sales training firm, The Richardson Company, guides you through the process of creating and managing selling squads that execute and win in every sales meeting or pitch. 

Você crê mesmo no que a Bíblia diz? Para alguns, esta pergunta pode até parecer esquisita, vinda de um livro que, provavelmente, será lido, na maior parte, por cristãos. Mas eu não a considero tão esquisita assim. A Bíblia contém assuntos bem estranhos—assuntos estes que são difíceis de acreditar, principalmente no mundo moderno. Não estou me referindo aos grandes tópicos, tais quais a vinda de Jesus à terra como Deus, que depois morreu na cruz e ressuscitou de dentre os mortos.

The coauthors of the seminal book The Virtual Corporation describe how the rise of artificial intelligence and virtual environments are ushering in an epic cultural transformation - and how we can thrive in this new era. We are at the dawn of the Autonomous Revolution, a turning point in human history as decisive as the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions. More and more, AI-based machines are replacing human beings, and online environments are gathering our data and using it to manipulate us.

The Nazis and their allies won the war, but peace in the 21st century is proving much harder to keep. It's 20 years since the failed British Mutiny left London a burnt-out husk, a reminder of the new world order that covers most of the globe. Yet even in this dark time there are rumours of growing resistance movements deep inside North America. The patriotic freedom fighters of New York City have the willpower to succeed, but what can they do against the unending numbers of Reich soldiers that occupy their defeated nation, and their monstrous walking machines of war?

A banquet of seduction, sin, kink, and decadence has been specially prepared by top connoisseurs from the American erotica world for the delectation of your imagination. Brand-new stories from Thomas S Roche, Michael Hemmingson, Shanna Germain, and many other literary talents are collected here to specifically celebrate and eroticise New York.

Between Storms is a father and son podcast exploring the quiet struggles men carry and the conversations that rarely get had.Rooted in philosophy, mental health, and modern masculinity, each episode blends real-life reflections with cultural commentary on video games, movies, psychology, and the silent wars men fight behind the scenes.This is a space for honest dialogue cross generations and within ourselves. No performance. No posturing. Just two men pulling apart what it means to be strong, to be broken, and to begin again.If you’ve ever felt lost in your own mind… If you’ve ever ...

There's Something About That Chair invites listeners to embark on a journey of faith and redemption, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and miracles abound. Through tears and triumphs, doubts and revelations, the transformative power of prayer is revealed in all its glory, offering hope to the hopeless and redemption to the lost. Discover the untold story of the prayer chair and witness the transformative power of prayer. Join in the call to unlock the biblical keys to divine intervention and embrace the promise of hope.

It’s hard to identify more important, or more intricate, places to work than the U.S. Army’s Tank-automotive & Armaments Command (TACOM). "In General Terms'', with Major General Lalor, not only gives listeners an appreciation for TACOM’s history and its commitment to the future, it also shares the General’s unique perspective of what it’s like to have the responsibility over a $5 billion dollar company that generates nearly 60 percent of the Army's total equipment. If you ever wondered what goes into ensuring our military forces are prepared when it comes to impending warfare, join ...

The Heartwork Podcast with Michael Cox!In this episode, Michael shares his story—his heart as a husband, father, mentor, and man of faith—and the mission behind Heartwork: rebuilding families from the inside out.🔥 Topics Covered: • Restoring the family structure in our communities • How parenting begins with personal growth • Why emotional and spiritual healing is the key to generational change👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes focused on faith, family, and emotional wellness.📲 Connect on socials: [www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577668020974]🌐 Website launching soon!

In this reflective and science-informed memoir, nationally recognized child-advocacy leader Michael Piraino explores the profound moments, relationships, and insights that helped him navigate trauma and reshape his life’s purpose. Blending personal stories with the neuroscience of healing, he reveals how connection, meaning, and the brain’s capacity for change guide us toward resilience.

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Educating for Purposeful Life documents positive change within the Anaheim Union High School District, whose overarching mission is to prepare high school graduates who possess a clear sense of purpose and the capacity to achieve their goals This work illuminates the district's Career Preparedness Systems Framework, which integrates affective and cognitive development opportunities, trade and professional development programs, and community engagement efforts. 

When surrounded by faith-shaking fears—impulses to leave the restored gospel—how do we find the strength to HOLD ON? We may not have certainty in all things, but we can hold on to those truths we do believe. And when honest doubts come or impulses to leave tempt us, we can be prepared. In this book author S. Michael Wilcox shares six strategies to cope with these challenges and help us grow our faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ.