Magna Carta: A Commentary on the Great Charter of King John offers readers a deep and detailed examination of one of the most pivotal documents in history. McKechnie’s work brings the Magna Carta to life, exploring its legal implications, historical context, and lasting influence on democratic principles worldwide.
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Los Angeles Noir brings you tales of crime and passion and betrayal from some of the most innovative and celebrated writers working today.
Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.
Brand-new stories by: Michael Connelly, Janet Fitch, Susan Straight, Héctor Tobar, Patt Morrison, Emory Holmes II, Robert Ferrigno, Gary Phillips, Christo… Read More
Legends of Charlemagne brings to life the heroic tales of Charlemagne and his legendary knights, blending history, myth, and medieval romance. Thomas Bulfinch presents these stories in an accessible style, inviting readers into a world of chivalry, honor, and epic adventure.
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Great leaders know that cultivating people and teams is the key to sustained results, and in this book, Jan Salisbury equips leaders with the know-how and best practices of professional coaches to lead others through the coach approach.
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60% of A+ players who move to management are ready to quit within their first 24 months.
With little to no preparation, performers get moved into leadership roles and are expected to thrive—but the opposite happens:
They struggle to manage the people who used to be their peers.
They follow the bad examples of their predecessors.
They fight to keep up with the increased workload, responsibilities, and admin work.
They end up feeling like failures.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. Perform… Read More
In this chilling portrait of America’s Sin City, lady luck is just as likely to dispense cold hard cash as a cold-hearted killing.
Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.
Brand-new stories by: John O’Brien, David Corbett, Scott Phillips, Nora Pierce, Tod Goldberg, Bliss Esposito, Felicia Campbell, Jaq Greenspon, José Skinner, P… Read More
Cualquier infraestructura tecnológica, política, regulatoria, legal, social, que tenga el potencial de ser usada como herramienta de tiranía, es decir, tener la capacidad de anular la voluntad y la soberanía de los individuos libres, debe ser evitada cueste lo que cueste.
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Immerse yourself in the evocative world of John Keats – Poetry, a collection that captures the essence of Romanticism through the masterful verses of one of England’s most cherished poets.
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Recommended textbook for the UK Open University’s postgraduate information security course and the recommended text for all IBITGQ ISO 27001 courses
In this updated edition, renowned ISO 27001/27002 experts Alan Calder and Steve Watkins:
Discuss the ISO 27001/27002:2022 updates
Provide guidance on how to establish a strong IT governance system and an ISMS (information security management system) that complies with ISO 27001 and ISO 27002
Highlight why data protection and information security … Read More
ISO 27001 is one of the leading information security standards. It offers an internationally recognized route for organizations of all sizes and industries to adopt and demonstrate effective, independently verified information security.
This book will help you understand:
How ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 can benefit your organization
The requirements of ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27002:2022
The ISO certification process
Key terms and definitions used within these standards
Ideal for information security managers, auditors, consultants, and organizations preparing for ISO 27001:2022 certification.
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Irvin Yalom is one of the best known, most widely read, and through his many books, which are accessible to ordinary readers as well as illuminating for psychotherapists, he has provided a guide for living in a perplexing world. A recent poll of American psychotherapists voted him to be one of the three most important living therapists, but the worldwide success of his books suggests that his prominence is international.
Rather than positioning himself as a representative of one of the hundreds … Read More
Thousands of organizations worldwide are reaping the benefits of implementing the ISO 9000 quality management standard.
Learn how you can implement ISO 9000 to maximum effect for your organization.
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Icons of Rock is the perfect book for any fan that wants to know more about their favourite musicians and bands – or any budding composer and performer who wants a unique insight into how the world’s most legendary rock stars created and delivered their greatest music.
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In I Disappeared Them, Preston L. Allen invites readers into the chilling mind of a killer who believes he is doing the world a favor. By day, he is a devoted family man and a hardworking pizza delivery driver in Miami. By night, he becomes the infamous Periwinkle Killer, leaving behind a signature calling card with each of his victims. As Allen masterfully unravels his protagonist’s dark past—marked by bullying, orphanhood, and an unsettling moral code—the lines between justice and monstr… Read More
I Can Aiken is your hands-on guide to writing smart contracts using Aiken, Cardano’s powerful new scripting language. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your understanding, this book breaks down complex blockchain concepts into 66 bite-sized chapters — from the origins of smart contracts to building real-world validators. No fluff, just code and clarity.
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Using the greatest material from his popular Blog Maverick, Mark Cuban has collected and updated his postings on business and life to provide a catalog of insider knowledge on what it takes to become a thriving entrepreneur. He tells his own rags-to-riches story of how he went from selling powdered milk and sleeping on friends’ couches to owning his own company and becoming a multi-billion dollar success story. His unconventional yet highly effective ideas on how to build a successful business… Read More
Arnold Bennett published How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day in 1908 to help ordinary people reclaim their time and live more intentionally. In a brisk and practical tone, Bennett challenges readers to confront how they spend their daily hours and encourages them to invest time in self-improvement and personal growth. Rather than offering lofty philosophies, he delivers a direct and accessible guide for anyone striving to live with greater purpose.
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How I Found Livingstone by Henry M. Stanley tells the thrilling story of his expedition to find the missing explorer and missionary Dr. David Livingstone. Stanley navigates uncharted African landscapes, facing disease, extreme terrain, and uncertainty, while documenting encounters with local peoples and the challenges of exploration. This narrative captures both the adventure and determination that defined one of the most famous search missions of the 19th century.
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More than a decade after returning home from Afghanistan, Jake Freeman is still tormented by the emotional consequences of war. Desperate for a better life, he enlists the help of a VA doctor who prescribes a motorcycle tour of the Western States. Jake hopes an adventure like this can quiet the chaos in his mind, so he leaves his familiar world behind and rides his Harley north toward Bend, Oregon.
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Discover the novel called a “brilliant read, funny and poignant, with an insider’s knowledge of Wall Street” that plunges readers into the financial sector’s ruthless heart, where fortune, ambition, and betrayal collide in the rise and devastating fall of a financial titan. (New York Times bestselling author Elliott Ackerman)
Told from the perspectives of those in and around the pathways of money and power, High Finance is a debut novel that takes us inside one of the most volatile p… Read More
Three weeks on the Oklahoma Best Sellers list!
Three first place awards at The BookFest® in Women’s Historical Fiction, 20th Century Historical Romance, and Women’s Historical Romance!
In May 1941, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, hums with talk of spring flowers, fishing derbies, and the growing war in Europe. And for the Blackwell sisters, who reside in a quiet neighborhood boarding house, the winds of change are blowing.
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Welcome to the Shameless Billionaire Club.
Guaranteed to be a little dark, twisted, and very shameless.
USA Today Bestselling Author Dakota Willink delivers the first book in The Stone Saga, a steamy, provocative, and emotionally-gripping dark romantic suspense.
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