As much a sword as a shield, Brief-Writing Master Plan offers an unparalleled and unprecedented curriculum of written advocacy. It’s a sparkling, alchemical blend of doctrine, ethics, and skills. It recruits linguistics, logic, psychology, rhetoric, and semantics into the arsenal of learned advocacy. It contains the rhetorical wisdom of ages, pages, and sages. An advocate files a brief to persuade the judge to decide the lawsuit in favor of the advocate’s client. The keyword is persuade. Too often, advocates forget this and write to please themselves. They address themselves instead of the court. They write in chest-thumping prose and style. Advocates will do well to keep in mind that in advocacy, all that counts is persuading the judiciary. Hence, Brief-Writing Master Plan responds to the judicial wish list for advocates’ writing style and substance. This book is a transformative resource with the potential to accelerate court proceedings by easing judicial burdens and caseloads. A sober reflection on the advocate’s duty to the court, Brief-Writing Master Plan encourages professional candor, decency, and honesty. Writing as taught in this book will surely propel you to the top 1% of the global legal profession and secure your legacy.

The inspiring, instructive, and ultimately triumphant memoir of a man who used hard work and a Master Plan to turn a life sentence into a second chance. Growing up in a tough Washington, D.C., neighborhood, Chris Wilson was so afraid for his life he wouldn't leave the house without a gun. One night, defending himself, he killed a man. At eighteen, he was sentenced to life in prison with no hope of parole. But what should have been the end of his story became the beginning. Deciding to make something of his life, Chris embarked on a journey of self-improvement--reading, working out, learning languages, even starting a business. He wrote his Master Plan: a list of all he expected to accomplish or acquire. He worked his plan every day for years, and in his mid-thirties he did the impossible: he convinced a judge to reduce his sentence and became a free man. Today Chris is a successful social entrepreneur who employs returning citizens; a mentor; and a public speaker. He is the embodiment of second chances, and this is his unforgettable story.

Start your Cybersecurity career with expert advice on how to get certified, find your first job, and progress Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format Key Features Learn how to follow your desired career path that results in a well-paid, rewarding job in cybersecurity Explore expert tips relating to career growth and certification options Access informative content from a panel of experienced cybersecurity experts Book Description Cybersecurity is an emerging career trend and will continue to become increasingly important. Despite the lucrative pay and significant career growth opportunities, many people are unsure of how to get started. This book is designed by leading industry experts to help you enter the world of cybersecurity with confidence, covering everything from gaining the right certification to tips and tools for finding your first job. The book starts by helping you gain a foundational understanding of cybersecurity, covering cyber law, cyber policy, and frameworks. Next, you'll focus on how to choose the career field best suited to you from options such as security operations, penetration testing, and risk analysis. The book also guides you through the different certification options as well as the pros and cons of a formal college education versus formal certificate courses. Later, you'll discover the importance of defining and understanding your brand. Finally, you'll get up to speed with different career paths and learning opportunities. By the end of this cyber book, you will have gained the knowledge you need to clearly define your career path and develop goals relating to career progression. What you will learn Gain an understanding of cybersecurity essentials, including the different frameworks and laws, and specialties Find out how to land your first job in the cybersecurity industry Understand the difference between college education and certificate courses Build goals and timelines to encourage a work/life balance while delivering value in your job Understand the different types of cybersecurity jobs available and what it means to be entry-level Build affordable, practical labs to develop your technical skills Discover how to set goals and maintain momentum after landing your first cybersecurity job Who this book is for This book is for college graduates, military veterans transitioning from active service, individuals looking to make a mid-career switch, and aspiring IT professionals. Anyone who considers cybersecurity as a potential career field but feels intimidated, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to get started will also find this book useful. No experience or cybersecurity knowledge is needed to get started.

There are two ways to live life: By Accident, or On Purpose. "By accident" means that there is no vision, no plan, and no team to help make things happen. But since nothing actually needs to happen, it doesn't really matter. "On purpose" means there is a "higher calling" to pursue. An underlying design that is significant, a vision that is clear, a plan that is defined and a dedicated team that is willing to follow a committed leader. In this case, everything matters because something worthwhile and meaningful is about to happen! Mike Ingram has spent a lifetime figuring out how this all works. THE MASTER PLAN takes all the pieces of success and fits them all together in a perfect picture of what your future could look like! Some part of this book apply to your career; some to your relationships; and some to your personal life. But if you desire a complete and rewarding life, you'll want to incorporate these principles in your personal master plan. Join Mike on a personal journey filled with hope, humor, and triumph...and prepare to be inspired!

"Set in 1942 New York and Berlin, [this is a novel] about the life-giving powers of storytelling, and the heroism that can be inspired by love. In essence, it is two love stories. It is the story of a child who worships his parents, then loses his father to an accident and his mother to her resulting grief. And it is the story of a young man who stumbles into the romance of his life, then watches her decline, forever changing the arc of his future. Each is propelled by the belief that if he acts heroically enough, it will restore some part of what--or whom --he has lost"--Provided by publisher.

This notebook is for studying or writing lessons, suitable for all ages. It is also given as a gift for a female, male or someone you love. The sizes as follows 6 x 9 inch 12.48 cm 9.25 cm 100 pages

An incisive narrative history of the Islamic State, from the 2005 master plan to reestablish the Caliphate to its quest for Final Victory in 2020 Given how quickly its operations have achieved global impact, it may seem that the Islamic State materialized suddenly. In fact, al-Qaeda’s operations chief, Sayf al-Adl, devised a seven-stage plan for jihadis to conquer the world by 2020 that included reestablishing the Caliphate in Syria between 2013 and 2016. Despite a massive schism between the Islamic State and al-Qaeda, al-Adl’s plan has proved remarkably prescient. In summer 2014, ISIS declared itself the Caliphate after capturing Mosul, Iraq—part of stage five in al-Adl’s plan. Drawing on large troves of recently declassified documents captured from the Islamic State and its predecessors, counterterrorism expert Brian Fishman tells the story of this organization’s complex and largely hidden past—and what the master plan suggests about its future. Only by understanding the Islamic State’s full history—and the strategy that drove it—can we understand the contradictions that may ultimately tear it apart.

The perfect space for you to write + sketch every detail of next big plan. Each writing page has a drawing page on the opposite side. It is the perfect spot for keeping track of all your to dos, thoughts + brilliant ideas. Environmental consciousness is important to us. Our paper stock is Forest Stewardship Council certified which ensures that it came from a responsibly managed forests that provides environmental, social and economic benefits. We maintain a commitment to recycling waste materials resulting from the printing process and we will continue to review our practices to ensure we are doing our part to protect the environment. Glossy cover finish 5.5" x 8.5" (13.97 x 21.59 cm) College ruled (medium ruled) Beautiful chlorine-free color ink Printed on white, acid-free, FSC certified paper 80 pages While keeping notebooks + checklist can keep you more organized and focused, writing in journal or diary could actually change your life. Studies have also shown that the emotional release from journaling can lower anxiety, stress, and induces better sleep. Here are some of the other benefits you'll get from keeping a journal: Evoke mindfulness Achieving goals (writing goals signals to your brain "this is important.") Emotional intelligence Boost in memory and comprehension Better self-discipline Better communication skills Emotional, physical, and psychological healing Spark creativity Self-confidence

Three years before the September 11 bombing of the World Trade Center-a Chinese military manual called Unrestricted Warfare touted such an attack-suggesting it would be difficult for the U.S. military to cope with. The events of September ll were not a random act perpetrated by independent agents. The doctrine of total war outlined in Unrestricted Warfare clearly demonstrates that the People's Republic of China is preparing to confront the United States and our allies by conducting "asymmetrical" or multidimensional attack on almost every aspect of our social, economic and political life.