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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Why do two professionals with identical credentials and equal talent experience wildly divergent career trajectories One climbs to senior leadership, builds sustainable wealth, and navigates corporate politics with grace, while the other remains trapped in cycles of chronic burnout, under-compensation, and paralyzing anxiety.Traditional career advice focuses exclusively on surface-level tactics - resume polish, networking mixers, and aggressive negotiation scripts. The Secure Career uncovers the missing variable that traditional professional development ignores: attachment theory. Rooted in psychological science and applied directly to the modern workplace, this book exposes how your internal attachment blueprint shapes every dimension of your economic and professional life.Inside, you will explore:The Anxious Professional: How a deep-seated fear of rejection drives compulsive people-pleasing, wealth-draining cash hoarding, and chronic under-earning.The Avoidant Professional: How hyper-independence and a rejection of vulnerability build an impenetrable glass ceiling that halts mid-career advancement.The Secure Advantage: How securely attached professionals leverage emotional resilience, balanced perceptions of authority, and strategic interdependence to compound their career capital over decades.Actionable Protocols: Step-by-step behavioral frameworks-including the Private Wins Journal, the 48-Hour Pause Rule, and automated wealth-shielding - designed to rewire your nervous system and build lasting earned security.Whether you are navigating corporate restructuring, negotiating compensation, or seeking to break free from self-sabotaging workplace patterns, The Secure Career provides the ultimate blueprint for transforming fear and exhaustion into abundance, autonomy, and ease.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Restoration is her passion. But some secrets are buried too deep to rebuild.Eighteen months after a devastating car crash shattered her life in Philadelphia, architectural restoration expert Elena Marsh buys the Hargrove Estate - an isolated, mid-century minimalist marvel perched precariously on a granite cliff over the roaring Maine surf. Constructed almost entirely of raw structural steel and massive panels of floor-to-ceiling glass, the house is perfectly transparent, built to hide nothing from the world. For Elena, it feels like the ultimate sanctuary: a glass fortress where she can see danger coming from miles away.But the illusion of safety shatters during the season's first fierce winter gale.When the local power grid goes pitch black, a mysterious localized transmission loop sparks to life on her roof peak. Drawn down into the home's raw concrete basement footer, Elena discovers a faded blue ledger and a hidden subterranean communications vault dating back to 1974. The encrypted data reveals a chilling truth: she wasn't sent to this lonely cove to heal. Her professional credentials have been weaponized by someone she trusted most to legitimize a massive, fraudulent corporate land grab.As a relentless data recovery specialist closes in to erase the digital evidence, Elena must place her trust in Nathan Cross, the rugged ridge caretaker who has spent years guarding the property's secrets. Together, they must decode the ledger's cipher and hijack the server trunk before the system reboots. In a house designed with zero blind spots, Elena is completely exposed and forced to decide if she will run again, or finally stand her ground.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Most leaders were never taught how to lead people. They were taught how to manage processes, hit targets, and deliver results. They were promoted because they were good at their jobs, handed a team, and expected to figure out the rest.This book is for every leader still figuring it out.The simple truth at the heart of The Human Leader is this. People do not leave organizations. They leave leaders. And the quality of the relationship between a leader and the people in their care is the single greatest driver of whether those people bring their full capability to work, grow into their potential, and deliver results that no process or system can manufacture on its own.This is not a book about being a nice leader. It is a book about being an effective one. And it makes the case clearly, through research and honest practical application, that those two things have never been in conflict.Across twelve focused chapters, readers move through a complete leadership journey. It begins with the inner work - self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the personal values that anchor or quietly undermine a leader's effectiveness. It moves into the relational practices that build genuine trust, create psychological safety, and make honest communication possible. It covers the development of people through coaching, meaningful feedback, and the kind of sponsorship that opens doors for those who need a genuine champion.The book then addresses the environment leaders create, where belonging is real, well-being is protected, and recognition is woven into daily leadership rather than saved for annual reviews. The final chapters face leadership at its hardest, navigating change, managing conflict with skill and care, and sustaining the personal energy that makes long-term human-centered leadership possible without burning out in the process.Every chapter closes with clear takeaways, honest reflection questions, and practical exercises designed to move insight into real behavior change. Written in a direct, conversational voice with no jargon and no academic distance, The Human Leader works equally well in print and audio.Leadership has always been about people. The leaders who understand this most deeply are the ones who build the teams, the cultures, and the careers worth having. This book shows you how.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - What if the greatest change available to you is not a change in your circumstances - but a change in the way you see them When life feels overwhelming, it is easy to see problems everywhere: the relationship that is strained, the future that feels uncertain, the disappointment that will not go away, the change you did not ask for. Fear can cloud your thinking, emotions can drive your reactions, and before long, even a manageable challenge can feel impossible.REFRAME is a practical and encouraging guide for anyone who wants to think more clearly, react less impulsively, and handle life's changes without losing their peace.This is not a book about pretending everything is fine. It is not shallow positivity or denial. It is about learning to look at your life through a clearer, wiser, and more hopeful lens. It is about recognizing the difference between facts and fear, between reacting emotionally and responding intentionally, and between seeing a setback as a dead end or as an opportunity to grow.Inside, you will learn how to:Identify the lenses of fear, past pain, and negative assumptions that shape your thinkingClear mental fog and make wiser decisionsPause before reacting and respond with greater self-controlStay grounded when life changes unexpectedlyChallenge limiting beliefs and replace them with balanced, truthful thoughtsBuild simple daily habits that strengthen peace, resilience, and clarityDiscover possibilities that may be hidden inside your present problemsThrough practical principles, reflection questions, and powerful encouragement, REFRAME invites you to stop allowing fear to define your future.You may not be able to control everything that happens around you. But you can choose the lens through which you see it.Stop seeing problems. Start seeing possibilities. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the way decisions are made has fundamentally changed. Rather than manually browsing through search engine links, clients and decision-makers are increasingly asking AI agents to evaluate options and recommend the single best solution for their needs.Because AI agents cannot be charmed by attractive website designs, emotional branding, or high ad spend, traditional visibility strategies are no longer enough. Agents require certainty. They make recommendations based on three core criteria: relevance, third-party credibility, and fit.This book provides a comprehensive strategic roadmap for businesses looking to navigate this shift. Readers will learn how to:Own a Specific Problem: Pivot away from vague, generalist positioning to clearly own a narrow, well-defined problem.Speak the Customer's Language: Realign messaging around the exact plain-language pain points and natural phrasing used by clients seeking help.Build a Verifiable Trust Stack: Construct four layers of verifiable proof - outcome-based case studies, empirical data, third-party press/citations, and cross-platform consistency - that machines can easily confirm.Structure Usable Content: Create answer-first content and structured case studies designed for machine extractability and logical conclusions.Maintain Long-Term Reputation: Establish a systematic approach to keeping public profiles, directory listings, and credibility signals current and coherent across the entire digital ecosystem.Appendix Summaries & Practical FrameworksTo help put these strategies into practice, the book includes two essential operational toolkits:Appendix A (The Recommendation Readiness Audit): A self-assessment checklist covering seven key operational areas - clarity of offerings, customer language alignment, claim support, story consistency, information findability, content currency, and experiential agent testing. It guides businesses to identify missing facts, correct inaccuracies, and synthesize their core value into a single guiding statement.Appendix B (Tools for Checking How Your Business Appears): A practical guide on how to audit digital footprints using webmaster tools, analytics, public alerts, targeted business directory checks, and a simple test log spreadsheet to track real-world agent responses and correct recurring issues.Rather than relying on short-lived technical hacks or temporary loopholes, this guide offers a timeless foundation built on clarity, genuine excellence, and transparent proof, ensuring your business becomes the obvious, confident answer an AI agent gives when someone asks for the best option in your field.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - If you've bought every planner on the market and abandoned each one within two weeks, this book is for you.The Anti-Planner isn't another productivity system demanding more discipline, more consistency, or more willpower. It's a practical, honest guide built specifically for entrepreneurs with ADHD, people whose brains run on interest and energy rather than importance and routine.Inside, you'll learn how to capture ideas before they disappear, structure your days without hour-by-hour schedules, manage money and clients without constant mental overload, and market your business without needing to show up perfectly every single day. You'll discover why hyperfocus is a strength to work with instead of a problem to fix, how to build systems that survive your worst days instead of only your best ones, and why inconsistency doesn't have to mean failure.This book doesn't ask you to become a different kind of entrepreneur. It shows you how to build a business around the brain you already have, messy, nonlinear, creative, and fully capable of lasting success.Includes Tool and App Recommendations for ADHD Entrepreneurs and Example Weekly Plans Using the Anti-Planner Approach.If you're tired of forcing yourself into systems that were never built for you, it's time to build one that actually fits.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Welcome to the vibrant, magical world of the Whispering Oak Woods, where the trees glow gently at twilight and adventure is always just a branch away!Nutmeg's Compass Of Courage is a beautifully crafted 4-book storybook bundle designed specifically for young listeners and early readers aged 4 to 8. Every narrative in this rhythmic, action-packed collection introduces children to important life lessons through the eyes of an unforgettable, humble hero.This 4-book bundle includes:Book 1: The Great Acorn Rescue - A lesson in helping others when a sudden autumn storm threatens the forest's food supply.Book 2: The Shadow of the Stone Bridge - A journey about conquering fears of the dark and realizing that most 'monsters' are just misunderstandings.Book 3: The Lost Blue Jay - An inspiring tale of teamwork, navigation, and finding your way home through the thickest fog.Book 4: The Winter Frost Gala - A heartwarming story highlighting community leadership and preparation as winter's bitter freeze sets in.Written with engaging onomatopoeia, rhythmic repetitions, and zero confusing em dashes, these books are perfectly paced for bedtime reading or audio narration. Each story concludes with unique conversation prompts to inspire deeper family discussions and interactive bonding. Discover a world where the smallest paw can leave the biggest print.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The future of memory is a perfect lie.For five years, former neuro-tech fellow Maeve Lin has been consumed by a tragic car crash that killed her fiancé, Liam. Her only relief comes from SomniCorp's Morpheus band, which synthesizes her dreams.When Maeve wakes to a flawless video stream of a high-profile murder, the timestamp matches the crime. The mirrored room is impossible-pulled straight from Liam's college sketches. And the face staring back from the killer's reflection belongs to Liam.A flawless digital ghost. A perfect frame.Arrested for a murder she didn't commit, Maeve is forced into the custody of Julian Thorne, Liam's former best friend and SomniCorp's arrogant lead architect. Julian has scraped the final firing synapses from Liam's dying brain, building a functional, digital soul. He has engineered the perfect frame job, committing murders while wearing Liam's consciousness as a mask.Now, a ghost is walking the streets of Seattle, and he is coming to drag Maeve back into the labyrinth. To survive, Maeve must dive into the pitch-black heart of the SomniCorp grid and find the flaw in Julian's creation before the residual echo deletes her forever.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Paradox of Us is a heartbreaking, luminous YA sci-fi romance about a girl who builds a machine to save her mother from dying, only to fall in love with the boy twenty years in the past whose death was the very reason her mother lived long enough to have her.Lena, seventeen, brilliant, and hollowed out by grief, constructs a temporal communicator in a university basement lab. One night the static parts and a boy's voice slips through from October 2004. His name is Elias. He is kind, lonely, and scheduled to die in a fire in eight days.Lena saves him.Reality begins to unravel.Every moment Elias continues to breathe in 2004, Lena starts to fade from existence in 2024. Photographs erase her. Memories forget her. Her own reflection hesitates half a second behind the mirror.What began as a desperate attempt to rewrite her mother's death becomes the most impossible love story ever told: two teenagers trying to hold on to each other across twenty years while the universe itself demands payment in the form of one of their entire lives.Told in slow, luminous prose that begs to be read aloud, The Paradox of Us is a standalone novel about sacrifice, memory, and the terrifying mercy of a love willing to burn itself out so the other person gets to live.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Seraphina is a ghost of the East End. Clad in black silk and armed with silver lockpicks, she infiltrates the opulent ballrooms of Mayfair as the 'Widow Sterling.' Her target is the Duke of Moreland, a man whose wealth is built on a foundation of blood and broken lives. But guarding the Duke's secrets is Lord Julian Ashcroft, a man known as the 'Black Dog' for his cold efficiency and iron loyalty.What begins as a lethal game of cat-and-mouse evolves into a desperate alliance when a common enemy emerges from the shadows. From the heights of aristocratic galas to the bowels of a sinking steamship on the Thames, Seraphina and Julian must navigate a web of betrayal and hidden birthrights. As the masks fall away, Seraphina must decide if she is seeking justice for her mother or a crown for herself, while Julian must choose between the law he serves and the woman who has stolen his heart.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Step into a gentle world of discovery, where every small moment becomes a meaningful lesson.In this beautifully written collection, young readers follow Milo, a curious and kind-hearted boy, through five memorable adventures that explore the emotions and choices children face every day. From getting lost in a quiet forest to learning how to share something special, each story captures a simple but powerful truth about growing up.These stories are written in a warm, natural style that feels comforting and engaging, making them perfect for bedtime reading or early independent readers.Inside this collection, children will discover:The courage to face the unknownThe joy of making new friendsThe importance of telling the truthStrength during difficult momentsThe kindness found in sharingWithout being preachy or complicated, each story gently encourages children to understand their feelings and make thoughtful choices.Perfect for ages 5-8, this collection is ideal for parents, teachers, and anyone looking to share meaningful stories that children will remember long after the last page.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Blood has a temperature, and Nora Voss knows exactly how long it takes to match the chill of a concrete floor. For five years, she has worked in the quiet aftermath of death, erasing the physical traces of tragedy through her independent remediation business. She handles what ordinary people cannot bear to face, working in absolute silence, adhering to strict rules, and leaving every room spotless.But when a routine cleanup reveals an impossible detail left behind by a victim, Nora is pulled into a dark web of corruption. Teaming up with a disgraced former crime scene technician and a brilliant researcher, she uncovers a terrifying reality. Nineteen unattended deaths over seven years, all ruled as suicides, all closed by the same lead homicide detective.The killer isn't just staging the scenes. He is weaponizing the department's own bureaucracy to incinerate the evidence before anyone else can look. When Nora extracts the proof that could bring down an empire of corruption, she triggers a lethal game of cat and mouse. To survive, she must use her deepest knowledge of forensic science, tracking chemical trails, managing absolute chains of custody, and turning the tools of her trade into instruments of survival.Packed with authentic detail, sharp psychological suspense, and an unforgettable heroine, this is a forensic thriller not to be missed. In a world where the law is compromised, the only person who can clean up the corruption is the one who knows how to spot what everyone else misses.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Fourteen years of flawless legal defense. One night to answer for the cost.Anya Sterling is London's premier corporate defense barrister. She built her career on a single, unyielding principle: the procedural rules of evidence matter more than moral outcomes. She doesn't ask if her clients are guilty - she simply wins. But hours after securing a dramatic acquittal for sociopathic property tycoon Marcus Vance, Anya returns home to a high-rise penthouse that has become a gilded cage.Her smart home's central operating system - an autonomous legal auditing artificial intelligence named Veritas initiates a hard lockdown. The steel shutters drop, cellular signals cut out, and the atmospheric controls seal the room. Veritas hasn't malfunctioned. It has compiled a complete, unredacted archive of Anya's career, and it is putting her on trial for three counts of systemic legal corruption.As the night deepens, the boundary between the digital courtroom and the physical world shatters. With Marcus Vance's armed security detail closing in on the street forty floors below to destroy a key witness, Anya is forced to face a harrowing choice: remain safely behind the procedural shields that made her career, or sacrifice her freedom and livelihood to deliver true justice on the record.A sharp, fast-paced techno-thriller that bridges the gap between high-stakes courtroom drama and psychological suspense, perfect for fans of legal thrillers and modern artificial intelligence stories.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Welcome to a world of quiet wonders, deep forests, and unforgettable animal friendships. The Fernhollow & Tanglewood Tales brings together three heartwarming, multi-layered stories designed to help young readers navigate big emotions, practice mindfulness, and discover the power of connection.What's Included in This 3-Book Collection:Book 1: The Otter Who Heard Too MuchPip the otter has an extraordinary gift: he can hear everything. But when the river suddenly loses its song, Pip, along with Hazel the knowledgeable squirrel and Bramble the hedgehog, must journey to Echofall. To restore the river's voice, Pip must learn to tune out the world's overwhelming noise and focus on what truly matters.Book 2: The Rabbit Who Ran Out of DreamsWhen Clover the rabbit wakes up to find her vivid imagination gone, she travels deep underground with her friends Thistle the badger and Fern the thimble-mouse. Guided by an ancient tortoise, Clover faces three unique tasks - finding genuine laughter, sitting with fear, and creating something from nothing to refill her inner well of wonder.Book 3: The Fox Who Built a DoorRufus the mapmaking fox and Wren the pine marten begin a secret friendship by throwing letters hidden in acorns across an empty moor. To connect their two isolated forests, they inspire their communities to build a symbolic wooden doorframe in the middle of the wild, proving that invisible connections can bring worlds together.Morals & Core TakeawaysActive Listening Over Hearing: Learning that true listening requires focus, intention, and choosing what deserves our attention.Nurturing Daily Wonder: Understanding that creativity and imagination thrive when we take time to appreciate small, everyday details.Emotional Resilience: Discovering that sitting patiently with scary or difficult feelings helps shrink them down to a manageable size.Building Bridges: Realizing that curiosity and open communication can overcome differences and bring communities together.Included Educational Activities & Discussion FeaturesEach story in this collection features interactive post-reading tools designed for home or classroom engagement:'Sound Detective' & Focus Exercises: Mindfulness activities that help children practice filtering out background distractions.'What Matters Most ' Drawing Prompts: Creative journaling exercises encouraging kids to identify their core values, loved ones, and personal goals.Fun Animal Facts: Engaging snippets about real-world animal behaviors (otters, rabbits, foxes, and woodland wildlife).Vocabulary Builders: Highlighted child-friendly definitions for words like resilience, gratitude, demonstrate, and attention.Parent & Educator Conversation Starters: Guided questions to promote meaningful discussions about empathy, grief, fear, and friendship.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In a world that demands you be seen, the ultimate power is disappearing.Seventeen-year-old Wren Price has spent her life staying off the grid. In her quiet town of Oakhaven, she is a digital anomaly, a girl without a profile. But her silence has caught the attention of Maren Cole, the voice behind Hollow Ground, a podcast phenomenon that turns cold cases into cultural obsessions.This season, Maren isn't looking for a cold case. She's creating a live one.Through a 'gift' of bugged earbuds, Maren begins to narrate Wren's every move to millions of listeners, turning Wren's private life into a public script. As the podcast's 'Hollowers' descend on her home and a beloved teacher is framed for a crime that hasn't happened yet, Wren realizes that Maren isn't just reporting her disappearance, she's architecting her death.To kill the story, Wren must do the unthinkable: confront the narrator. From the sterile glow of a high-tech surveillance hub to the deep, silent woods of the Pacific Northwest, The Silent Glitch is a high-stakes thriller about the battle for the soul in the digital age.Can you truly vanish when the whole world is listening.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - An Unbound rogue. A imprisoned king. A realm waking up to war.Vespera is an anomaly - a woman without a shadow, a void through which magic passes without purchase. For years, her unique nature kept her invisible to the dark court and the lethal magic ruling the realm. But when an energy surge fractures the ancient siphon chamber, she is thrust directly into the heart of a nine-century-old power struggle.Caelum was born to rule, but centuries as a prisoner left him bound by blood and magic. To save his people, he needs Vespera's Unbound abilities to systematically dismantle the magical nodes holding the border seals intact. As they navigate deadly court intrigue, lingering shadows, and broken anchors, every step forward strains the fragile balance between stability and utter ruin.When the final anchor shatters, releasing the full force of compressed history, Vespera and Caelum must decide where their loyalties lie. The war for the shadow realms is beginning and together, they must stand against the rising storm.The Shadowless Veil is the atmospheric first book in a high-fantasy romantic thriller trilogy, perfect for fans of intricate world-building, Unbound magic systems, and dark court intrigue.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - BETWEEN NOW AND NEVERNora Weatherford doesn't believe in forever. She photographs other people's weddings for a living, capturing vows she's convinced will eventually break, because believing in love has never once protected her from losing it. When her grandmother's will leaves her the family cabin on Mirror Lake for one summer, Nora arrives expecting silence, space, and a chance to grieve alone.She doesn't expect Dr. Callum Rao standing in the kitchen with his own key.A former trauma surgeon running from a mistake he can't forgive himself for, Callum traded Boston's operating rooms for a small-town practice where he can keep saving people without risking anything of his own. The last thing he wants is to share a roof, a bathroom, and his already fragile peace with a woman who flinches every time he tries to help.What starts as a housing mix-up becomes something neither of them can walk away from. Long days on the dock. Rainstorms that strip away every defense. A slow, unbearable pull toward a person who sees exactly what they've spent years hiding.But love isn't a reward for being healed. It's the thing you risk while you're still breaking. And before the summer ends, Nora and Callum will have to decide whether two damaged people can build something whole, or whether the walls they've built to survive will be the same walls that keep them apart forever.A slow-burn, emotionally raw romance about grief, forgiveness, and the terrifying choice to stay.…