Sam Bradford has it all—he’s the #2 tennis player in the world, plenty of girls want to date him, and he’ll never want for money. At least, that’s what he thought until his accountant stole everything and disappeared. Interpol has no idea where to start, and neither does the American F.B.I., so Sam figures he’ll just have to take care of his body and play a few extra years to make it back. When Blair Paddington, the accountant’s daughter and a friend of a friend at Whitman, shows up and claims she can help Sam get his money back he’s torn between wanting justice and the very real possibility that Blair is just as big a con man as her father. When she promises not only money, but justice, Sam agrees—but only if he can go along on the search. The two of them set off on an adventure neither rich kid is prepared for—cheap hostels, the same clothes three days in a row, and nothing but a backpack of possessions—so they can fly under the radar as college lovers on a winter break. In spite of Blair’s shady family, her daring and resourceful personality strike Sam’s interest and he finds himself falling for the one girl he shouldn’t. When they finally find her father, the truths that come to light not only make Sam question his affection for Blair, but could cost him more than money—if they can’t work together one last time, neither of them may be going home. Ever.

This month long devotional encourages the reader to pursue a deeper and more personal relationship with God. Each day the reader is prompted to do something with proactive questions. This devotional will bless you to not only have devotions to God, but with God! The secret is to tap into your pre-Adam relationship with your Creator.

Do you feel as though you are losing the battle of the sexes to the females in your life? Does your female partner talk to you and treat you as though you are a stupid boy? Does it seem to you as though all females are mad? When the female in your life makes mistakes is it always your fault? Robert Laynton makes insightful observations about males and females in relationship and offers proven practical strategies that males can adopt in order to maintain their sanity and self-control in their relationships with the opposite sex. Themes covered include: The male in a female world. The different psychological and emotional orientations of males and females. Dealing with female 'logic'. Getting and staying on top: Tactics and gambits that you can use in your relationships with females. Remember! If you are not one up - then you are one down This second edition includes extra examples and day-to-day anecdotes as well as an index providing a handy reference to themes and tactics

The pace of change in academia is ever increasing, which makes it difficult for anyone to stay up to date with what may be the right long-term strategy, or even the next step in mastering a PhD or to secure a fruitful academic career. Academic mentoring has proved to be helpful to many young researchers in difficult situations and mentoring programmes have been launched at many universities. In its most basic meaning, mentoring is a goal-oriented off-line conversation between a more experienced (mentor) and a less experienced (mentee) person with the objective to empower the mentee to make important work-related decisions. The first chapter of the book offers an introduction to academic mentoring and provides an overview of what academic mentoring entails. In the following chapters, important topics are discussed that may come up in mentoring conversations. These include scientific thinking, doctoral studies, behaviour and disappointments, scientific storytelling, teaching, scientific presentations, early career years, research cooperation, job applications and basic data management. The discussions in each of these chapters were designed with a view to provide food for thought and to invite self-reflection as well as continued discussions with peers and mentors. The book is written in a highly accessible style whilst restricting each chapter to the most essential information so that reading them can be accommodated in any busy schedule. It is not limited to any particular university or geographic region, since the author has worked in a number of different countries and encountered many different academic cultures. The text is also a useful handbook and reference to go with mentoring programmes.

Because bad things do happen to good people, here is a groundbreaking--and uniquely practical--book about surviving devasting change. Motivated by her own reaction to the tragic death of her younger brother, Dr. Kathryn Cramer has developed the tools through which someone dealing with a traumatic life event can emerge healthy, productive, and ready for rewarding relationships.

Just in time for 2012. Take a nostalgic look back at a previous "end of the world" with SURVIVING Y2K. "THOUSANDS OF PLANES WILL FALL FROM THE SKY!" "NUCLEAR MISSILES WILL LAUNCH THEMSELVES!" "THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AS WE KNOW IT, WILL FALL ON JANUARY 1, 2000!" WERE THE DOOMSAYERS RIGHT? The doomsayers were wrong about the effect of the "millennium computer bug" on society, but Brian W. Fairbanks was right about the bigger bugs of big business, big government, the media, and religious extremists. Now, this underground classic, originally published in 1999, is back. UNCUT! UNCENSORED! EVERY SHOCK INTACT! It's as relevant and irreverent as it was in 1999. It's not about the bug. IT'S ABOUT US. AND THEM!

Your vision is your anchor. Your vision is your purpose. Be the leader. Seven Steps of Leadership is Book One in the How To: Stay On Top Of Your Game workbook series Bishop Annie has shared with clarity seven steps of leadership on how to stay on top of your game within your organization from her forty years of leadership experience. Write down your vision and make it clear Never divert from the vision Your vision is your anchor Your vision is the reason for your ministry Your vision is your purpose… Golden rules of leadership Think twice before you quit What will make you a hero so undefeatable? Your purpose will make you stand out. People will admire your willingness to persevere, your consistency and your abilities to overcome every obstacle along the way until your vision is established. This workbook series will help you revisit your vision in a special way.

Using surfing as a metaphor for motivational and self-improvement concepts and written in accessible, everyday language peppered with surfer slang, Staying on Top proves that the good life is available right now. Making these essential lessons fun, cartoon character Surf Master Alva appears throughout the book to dispense nuggets of wisdom that point the way to the good life, illustrating in a humorous and wise way that experts and gurus are not needed to understand and make the most of life. In other words, we don't have to learn how to achieve the good life through retreats, pills, hospitals or programs, nor do we have to wait until we find the "perfect time". In surfer parlance, "Surfz up, dude! Get your board and get to the beach." Assessing their understanding of prevailing societal values portrayed through surfing metaphors and Surf Master Alva's quirky wisdom, Staying on Top will awaken people to the reality that living life to the fullest requires living in the present. Life right now is all anyone can truly be sure of: The secret to achieving and maintaining balance and serenity lies in accepting and embracing that truth. For long-term devotees of self-help literature and newcomers to the genre, everyone will delight in this wise yet whimsical journey to enlightenment.

In this book, Bishop Annie has shared in depth about victorious leadership from her forty years experience in leadership: • Leadership is all about relationships • Who are mature leaders • Mature leaders are possibility thinkers and positive leaders • Mature leadership is the capacity and will to rally people to a common purpose, and the character which inspires confidence in them • Mature leadership is leaving footprints which can be easily traced • It’s building a foundation with focus and tenacity that the next generation will build on and make sure the vision mission you have will not die • Leadership sickness • Prescription for leadership sickness • Leaders bounce back

LEADERSHIP IS A JOURNEY is Book Three in the How To Stay On Top Of Your Game workbook series This workbook is designed for anyone in a leadership role. Its purpose is to help you use your abilities to lead others to get extraordinary things done. Whether you are an employee or a volunteer you will find this workbook to be helpful. THE FIRST REQUIREMENT OF A LEADER DISCOVER YOUR JOURNEY DRIVE YOUR GOALS STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE JESUS SERVANT-HOOD LEADERSHIP DEFINING THE VISION STAGNANCY MUST BE BROKEN Leadership is not about being in a formal position. It’s about action. You can grant someone a leadership title, but that does not make him or her a leader.