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It all begins with the innocent question, "What if dragons were real?Author DD McDee then opens the door to a unique world of "what if." Start with a young, twenty-something named Deanne and her best friend, Larry (who happens to be a dragon). Have them play through space in a car, help a small village in Nepal, meet other dragons (of course), save some whales, put out a forest fire, and save a town Add icebergs, a movie set, a poodle (because why not?), magicians, a whole lot of magic, the worst year in history, the moon....and you have the makings of a laugh-out loud romp. If this book doesn't bring you more than a few smiles, some chuckles, and several outright guffaws, then our reader polls are just plain wrong. All the readers who have ventured into Dragons, Inc, say that's what they do when they read about what happens in a world where dragons have rights too, and humans get some truly awesome new friends.

Finally! A book for the corporate newbie that sheds light on the strange and mysterious world of Corporate America…Often the difference between the hot-shot "brand builders" who rise to corporate success and the "brand burners" who crash and burn early in their careers is seldom about intelligence or even hard work. That would be too straightforward.Corporate survival and ultimate success are more often about who understands the Unwritten Rules of Corporate America. Who knows- How to play the game properly? What stupid mistakes to avoid? When to raise their hand at the right time and in the right way to claim that shining, brand-building opportunity?With 70+ years of combined corporate experience, Harrison and Heart share their stories of success and failure in order for the rest of us-corporate newbies and anyone who could use a primer on corporate culture-to best navigate around the common pitfalls and stumbling blocks of the early corporate years.

Finally! A book for the corporate newbie that sheds light on the strange and mysterious world of Corporate America…Often the difference between the hot-shot "brand builders" who rise to corporate success and the "brand burners" who crash and burn early in their careers is seldom about intelligence or even hard work. That would be too straightforward. Corporate survival and ultimate success are more often about who understands the Unwritten Rules of Corporate America. Who knows- How to play the game properly? What stupid mistakes to avoid? When to raise their hand at the right time and in the right way to claim that shining, brand-building opportunity?With 70+ years of combined corporate experience, Harrison and Heart share their stories of success and failure in order for the rest of us-corporate newbies and anyone who could use a primer on corporate culture-to best navigate around the common pitfalls and stumbling blocks of the early corporate years.

There is no "one correct way" to get through to an autistic child or to get through the day. The parents of an autistic child constantly battle for the right to raise their child in the way they know is beneficial for their child.Families have experienced all the emotions: guilt, anxiety, depression, anger, confusion, chaos…but there's also joy, laughter, and a whole bunch of love in the homes with these remarkable children. There is no right or wrong answer on how you "should" raise your autistic child. There are a ton of outsiders who claim to be experts who bombard parents them with an opinionated agenda when they are really only strangers to the autistic child's world. Emerging from the Trenches is one mother's experience with her autistic son. Raw, unfiltered, laugh-out-loud funny and always poignant, this is a book that will help any family with an autistic child feel empowered. Parents of autistic children will realize they are not alone, and everyone who reads this will get a rare and delightful glimpse into the camaraderie within the autistic community rarely seen by outsiders.With Emerging from the Trenches, you will-Get educated-Open your mind-Stop judging autism so quickly-Accept and embrace the beauty of autism and what it brings to the grey areas of communities around the world.

The Vietnam War Changed America. Two Best Friends Weren't Spared. Only One Was Drafted. It's 1968. America is rocked by assassinations, war protests and political upheaval. Alan Young, 21, is brooding over having been dumped by his girlfriend. This won't last long. His draft notice is in the mail. Stefan Kopinski isn't about to let the war get in his way. He spends his days at the mercy of his reckless ambition. When fate steps in, will he finally understand what has been right in front of him for 30 years? "Stefan's Promise" is the story of Alan and Stefan. Circumstances part them and sharply diverging temperaments further erode their bond. Yet, Alan and Stefan are wrong in supposing their friendship has ended. It's just getting started.

People think compromise is a good thing. How can anything be "good" that pushes everyone involved to sacrifice something they value?Compromise has long been accepted as the preferred way to resolve our differences. We do it at work, as entrepreneurs, to settle squabbles between spouses, or when a mother battles a teen. No matter the problem, we go for the compromise. You ever wonder why? In The Absurdity of Compromise, Donald Grady, a master facilitator of dispute resolution, employment agreements, hostage negotiations, and who was selected to help mediate crises in places like Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq, examines the drawbacks and challenges of conflict and explodes the myth that compromise is the win/win it's proclaimed to be. Avoid the pitfalls of talking past other people Learn to listen intelligently and empathetically understand the perspective of others. Stop fighting and compromising to everyone's mutual dissatisfaction. Want better results but haven't quite figured out how to get there? This is the book for you.

Cash flow is your largest asset. Are you just letting it waste away?People don't think about their cash flow as being the most important asset they own.We have our homes, our savings, and our retirement accounts. But our cash flow over the course of a working life can equate to millions-even if we think we don't earn much per year.Too much of our cash flow goes towards paying debt or is wasted on splurge spending that doesn't give us any long-term financial stability.Mission One Million is all about getting American families back in control of their cash flow.It's using twenty-first century strategies to get out of debt and build wealth.Mission One Million: One Million People Out of Debt Creating Wealth One Family at a Time-the book for anyone who wants to get control of their money and create financial independence for themselves and their family.In it you'll learn how to: Get out of debt faster than any other debt-elimination program available today Manage that extra cash so you can start building wealth Leverage the cash you have to build financial independence Make your mortgage an asset, not a liability. Avoid paying unnecessary taxes, even in your golden years.You don't have to compromise your lifestyle. You can create financial independence in the future using the money you're earning now.No matter how early or late you are to the game of managing your money effectively, you need the Mission One Million program. Anyone can do it. You just have to make up your mind to get started!

"Leta Beam teaches us valuable lessons how to effectively co-create a bright future together at work by fostering and sustaining a culture full of individuals who understand the 'owner' mentality in the workplace. I call her leadership approach, 'Leta-ship,' and it reminds me and those I lead every day of the impact we can have on each other." Kurtis McGonnell Own It!: Building an Accountability-Rich Culture Together has author and leadership coach, Leta Beam, tackling one of the tougher yet potentially most influential issues in our workplace-accountability."We adults must choose to be accountable. That means it's intrinsic, it comes from within, not without. You can hold yourself accountable but you can't make someone else 'accountable.' They will choose to be accountable or not." Leta BeamRead and apply the knowledge and tactics imparted here in Own It! Find out how to create a culture of true, workable accountability in your office, business, even in your every-day interactions with people with tools such as The Accountability Credo-where we can ultimately choose how to be at work The Accountability Compass-a vital tool to help you negotiate both known and unknown territory in your every-day life at work The Accountability Pre-requisites-something that must be securely in place in all our organizations. If you are you eager to roll up your sleeves and deepen your understanding of what's at the core of accountability… If you are ready to replace stale habits of thought, beliefs and behaviors with a fresh set… If you want to craft new accountability conversations and co-create accountability partnerships that will change the way you think and act in your everyday work life…Then you are ready for the "Leta-ship" wisdom in this, the second volume of the Everyday Leadership Series-Own It!