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Power of You
In THE POWER OF YOU, Tim Windsor transforms accountability from a burden into a force we enable, and a force that energizes and empowers us to live with clarity, purpose, and conviction.
Accountability has gained a negative reputation. We often see it as blame, consequence, judgment, and burden. In reality, it was always meant to be your strongest source of influence and inspiration. It is the place where excuses end and ownership begins.
Through stories born from real-life experiences, honest reflections, provocative insights, practical frameworks, and 'POWER UPS', Tim challenges you to see accountability differently. See it as less about control and more about choice; less about limitation and more about freedom. See it as a mindset that drives clarity, confidence, courage, and meaningful connection in every area of life.
Join Tim on This Bold Journey into Ownership and Accountability, and Discover How You Can:
Stop outsourcing ownership for your life, work, relationships, and choices. Transform accountability from punishment to personal and professional power; from something that drains you to something that drives you. Own your actions and outcomes, reconnect with purpose, gain renewed energy and confidence, and build trust with yourself and others through consistent, courageous, values-based, accountable actions. And rediscover the power to live and lead with integrity and intention.
This isn't about perfection. It's about embracing accountability in its most empowering sense.
When you do, you'll find the power you seek has always been within you. Sometimes it's quiet, sometimes loud, sometimes steady, sometimes shaky. But it is always ready to energize yourself and others.
THE POWER OF YOU dares you to reclaim your influence and integrity. Make the choice today to embrace your reality and your responsibility, and commit to responding with the most positive, productive, and accountable actions.
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Type 1 Diabetes Handbook: Strategies for Glucose Management Recipes and Resources
Discover strategies for managing blood glucose levels, explore innovative insulin delivery and monitoring options, and learn about lifestyle changes for better health.
The Type 1 Diabetes Handbook is designed to enhance your understanding and management of diabetes. This comprehensive resource offers practical tips and actionable ideas to help maintain stable blood glucose levels and improve your percent time in range.
Explore various insulin delivery systems and glucose monitoring devices that can simplify your daily routine.
The handbook also covers how to estimate carbohydrates, provides exercise recommendations, and essential lifestyle tips that play an important role in managing glucose levels effectively.
Stay informed about the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, smartphone applications, and treatments for low blood glucose levels, ensuring you have the most up-to-date information.
Additionally, the handbook includes a wealth of resources and references to support living with insulin treated diabetes on a daily basis.
With over 40 easy-to-plan recipes, you can enjoy delicious meals while assuring that your diet and insulin requirements are appropriately matched.
The Meet the Expert section will answer the most common questions and concerns regarding glucose management, pregnancy, prevention, exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle tips.
Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years, The Type 1 Diabetes Handbook serves as an invaluable companion. It offers step by step ideas for you and family to take charge of your health and manage glucose levels.
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Land in Winter
Longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction
A best book of the year for the Independent, Guardian, i Newspaper and Good Housekeeping
'Tender, elegant, soulful and perfect. A novel that hits your cells and can be felt there, without your brain really knowing what's happened to it. Superb'
SAMANTHA HARVEY, Booker Prize-winning author of Orbital
'Delicate and devastating'
INDEPENDENT, The 20 best books of the year
'Miller may have written his best book yet . . . brilliance that is not to be missed'
GUARDIAN, The best fiction of 2024 'Incredibly satisfying'
FINANCIAL TIMES 'A novel of dazzling humanity and captivating, crystalline prose'
MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Perfect'
RACHEL COOKE, OBSERVER 'I loved The Land in Winter . . . There were moments I thought of Penelope Fitzgerald - that moment I have always loved in The Beginning of Spring when the birch trees seem to grow hands - those liminal moments that are kind of beyond words, or explanation, but Miller finds them anyway. It's a thing of rare beauty'
RACHEL JOYCE, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
'Disruptive and graceful beyond anything I've read'
SARAH HALL, author of Burntcoat December 1962, the West Country.
In the darkness of an old asylum, a young man unscrews the lid from a bottle of sleeping pills. In the nearby village, two couples begin their day. Local doctor, Eric Parry, mulling secrets, sets out on his rounds, while his pregnant wife sleeps on in the warmth of their cottage. Across the field, in a farmhouse impossible to heat, funny, troubled Rita Simmons is also asleep, her head full of images of a past life her husband prefers to ignore. He's been up for hours, tending to the needs of the small dairy farm he bought, a place where he hoped to create a new version of himself, a project that's already faltering. There is affection - if not always love - in both homes: these are marriages that still hold some promise. But when the ordinary cold of an English December gives way to violent blizzards - a true winter, the harshest in living memory - the two couples find their lives beginning to unravel. Where do you hide when you can't leave home? And where, in a frozen world, can you run to? A masterful, page-turning examination of the minutiae of life, The Land in Winter is a masterclass in storytelling - proof yet again that Andrew Miller is one of Britain's most dazzling chroniclers of the human heart. PRAISE FOR ANDREW MILLER
'Andrew Miller's writing is a source of wonder and delight'
HILARY MANTEL
'One of our most skilful chroniclers of the human heart and mind'
SUNDAY TIMES
'A writer of very rare and outstanding gifts'
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
'A highly intelligent writer, both exciting and contemplative'
THE TIMES
'A wonderful storyteller'
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Locker Room is Not for Sale: Why the Human Touch Always Wins
If more leaders studied what happens in a good locker room, really studied it, they would see a blueprint worth copying. They would see shared standards, earned respect, truth telling, and love expressed as service. That's how the walls come down. That's how a room becomes a brotherhood, and that's why, in our program, the locker room is not for sale.
Why do the values of the locker room matter beyond football? Because they outlast the jersey. The lessons don't stop at graduation. A great locker room is transformational, not transactional. Transactions end when the clock hits zero. Transformation keeps working on you in the office, at the dinner table, in your community, long after the stadium lights go dark.
I'm nearly four decades removed from my college locker room, and those relationships are still rock solid. We don't talk about scores anymore. These days, we talk about children, surgeries, job changes, setbacks, personal and professional victories, yet it's the same bond. That bond was built the same way, through discipline, accountability, trust, love, and commitment, standing on the floor of brotherhood. Time hasn't weakened it. Time has proven it because the ceiling of the locker room is forever! This is truly the priceless gift that the locker room keeps giving: a brotherhood that lasts a lifetime. It's real, it's rare, and it has no color!
The values hold up because life keeps asking the same questions the game asked: Can I count on you? Will you show up when it's inconvenient? Do you tell the truth even when it costs you? Will you put the team (your family, your coworkers, your community) ahead of your ego? Football was just the rehearsal, but real life is the game.
That's why the locker room is not for sale. You can't buy these values, and you can't fake them for long. You earn them, daily, shoulder to shoulder with people who expect your best and give you theirs. Do that faithfully, and the reward is bigger than a season banner. The real reward is a life marked by strong relationships and a reputation that stands the test of time.
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Tennis Noir: Crime Fiction Anthology
Love means nothing in tennis.
This is a collection of hand-picked authors contributing unique and original crime stories. Noir features protagonists that are either victims, suspects, or perpetrators-often self-destructive. It's all here: murder, revenge, heists, betrayal, double fault, break, advantage, and the dreaded alley. It's a racket.
Stories by Scott Adleberg, Richard Brewer, Colin Campbell, Jen Conley, A.C. Frieden, Steve Jankowski, Lawrence Maddox, Wil Medearis, Gary Phillips, Travis Richardson, Linda Sands, Ann Shepphird, John Shepphird, and Jason Starr.
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Real Words With Sam: A Father and Son Navigate Autism, Apraxia, and Unexpected Intelligence
What if understanding isn't the problem-being heard is?
Real Words With Sam tells the true story of a father who, after two decades, discovers that his autistic son has been fully aware, perceptive, and engaged all along. Through spelled communication, Sam's inner voice emerges, revealing insight, humor, and emotional depth that challenge long-standing assumptions about disability and intelligence. What many experts labeled as "behaviors" and a "learning disorder" is actually apraxia-a condition affecting output, not input or understanding.
Father and son move beyond managing autism toward building a relationship rooted in mutual respect and curiosity. Deeply vulnerable, raw, and humble, this is both an intimate father-son story and an invitation to rethink how we define communication, competence, and connection-and to ask how many other voices may be waiting to be heard.
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Crochet Sweet Snuggle Buddies Book: Unleash Your Creativity with 30 Adorable Patterns for Making Fun Animal Companions
Crocheting is such a wonderful and relaxing hobby that allows you to unleash your creativity and make adorable creations. The Crochet Sweet Snuggle Buddies book is a must-have for any crochet enthusiast looking to make fun animal companions. With 30 adorable patterns to choose from, you'll have endless hours of enjoyment ahead of you. I remember when I first started crocheting, I was amazed at how therapeutic it was to work with my hands and create something beautiful out of yarn. I started with simple projects like scarves and hats, but as I gained more confidence, I wanted to challenge myself with more intricate patterns. That's when I discovered the joy of making amigurumi animals. The Crochet Sweet Snuggle Buddies book is good for both beginners and experienced crocheters. The patterns are easy to follow and include step-by-step instructions and helpful tips. Whether you want to make a cute little bunny, a playful puppy, or a cuddly kitten, there's something for everyone in this book. One of my favorite things about crocheting is the ability to customize your creations. With the patterns in this book, you can choose different colors and yarn textures to make each animal companion unique. You can also add your own personal touches, like bows, buttons, or even little accessories to give each buddy its own personality. I love giving handmade presents to my friends and family, and the Crochet Sweet Snuggle Buddies book has been a lifesaver when it comes to finding the good present. Everyone always appreciates the time and effort that goes into making something by hand, and these adorable animal companions are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. So if you're looking for a new crochet project to sink your teeth into, I highly recommend checking out the Crochet Sweet Snuggle Buddies book. It's a great way to relax, unwind, and let your creativity run wild. Who knows, you might just discover a new passion for making fun animal companions that will bring joy to everyone around you. -
Pandora
Confined to her apartment, a professor falls into an unlikely romance--with a pangolin.Ana, a literature professor, plans her remote classes while confined to her apartment during lockdown. Her lover, Alice, has died of Covid. In her place are a series of animals that demand Ana's care and attention: an overbearing pangolin, a swarm of insects, a giant bat.
Amid changes in medication and fraught faculty meetings, Ana's grip on reality loosens. She begins to devise a syllabus on the financialization of art and life, posing questions about labor and intimacy she will use her own body to answer. Her apartment fills with creatures, her teaching slides into absurd allegory, and her sense of what is real, permissible, or politically legible fractures.
Equal parts tender and grotesque, Pandora is a hallucinatory portrait of a mind and a world in collapse, a razor-sharp meditation on desire, delusion, and the absurd endurance of the human.
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Synthec War: A Colonial Fleet Novel
From a distant region of the galaxy, a new threat forces old enemies to unite.
The war was finally over, or so Admiral Jon McCarthy thought. But the emergence of a new enemy--the mysterious Synthecs--leads to an uneasy alliance between humans and Korilians. McCarthy finds himself navigating a dangerous landscape both in space and in the halls of diplomacy to keep the coalition from falling apart before the real battle even begins.
As the Colonial and Korilian fleets prepare for an epic confrontation against a synthetic life form intent on exterminating all intelligent biological life, Lara Anderson and Elena Kapadia attempt to infiltrate a Synthec starbase on a covert mission that could turn the tide of the battle. But Elena's unstable dual personality and jealousy of Lara and McCarthy's relationship make her a dangerous wildcard in an already perilous operation.
Back on Earth, Fleet Admiral Fitzgerald faces a moral dilemma when ordered to betray her Korilian allies. Her decision could alter the course of the war and humanity's future. With time running out as the Synthec fleet prepares its assault, McCarthy and his allies must navigate a minefield of political deceit, shifting loyalties, and planned betrayals that will determine the fate of billions.
Plunge into Rick Campbell's The Synthec War, where military strategy and cosmic alliances collide. Fans of Dune and Leviathan Wakes will relish this intense sci-fi saga packed with interstellar conflict.
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Praise for the Nexus House series:
"...a new far-future, military sci-fi series..."--Library Journal
"...a testament to mankind's determination to triumph against all odds." --Chris Pourteau, bestselling author of the award-winning SynCorp Saga
"If you're a fan of epic sci-fi, Campbell will not disappoint."--Raquel Byrnes, author of The Memory Bank
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New Year's Yoga Disaster Blackthorn Stables January Mystery - Dyslexia Friendly
** This book is a special dyslexia friendly edition. It uses a font called 'Open Dyslexic' designed to make reading easier. It also has more spacing between the lines and contains pages than the standard edition. This edition is printed on cream paper to reduce glare. **
At the first Blackthorn Christmas Market, Emily, Sophie and Jack's delicious handmade cookie stand is ready! But then strange things start happening. With Santa's suit missing and paintings stolen, the kids soon realize it's all part of a bigger plan to rob a mansion nearby. Can they stop the thieves in time? Join Emily and Sophie age 9 and Jack age 8, in this exciting Christmas adventure. This exciting kids book is the perfect holiday gift! A Christmas themed fiction story is set on an Irish manor farm. If you're looking for children's gift ideas and to add to their festive reading list, look no further! This book is part of a 12 book series and is ideal for kids ages 6 to 10 who love exciting mystery stories. Grab a copy today and keep everyone happy this Christmas!
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Dave Pigeon (Royal Coo!)
Our favourite pompous pigeon is BACK! And about to trade places with a pigeon prince, descended from Indian royalty. Dave Pigeon and his best friend Skipper are taking in the sights of London. Whilst pecking around the gates of the Royal Palace, looking for high-brow snacks to feast on, they meet Prince Raju Pigeon, one of the Queen's personal birds from the Royal Lofts. Raju is tired of royal life and longs to see life beyond the palace gates. Dave suggests they swap places for a short while! Raju will get to see how normal pigeon lives and Dave will be pampered in the Royal Lofts.
Of course, this all goes to Dave's head and as he laps up the royal treatment becoming more unbearable than ever. But life in high society is not all it's cracked up to be... A very feathery prince and the pauper story, rich in diversity, packed full of gorgeous illustrations and giggle-until-you-wee jokes, perfect for emerging readers. -
Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía (Reprint)
"An exceptionally well-crafted story brimming with mythological creatures, captivating characters, and non-stop adventure." --Christina Diaz Gonzalez, bestselling author of Invisible Encanto meets The Chronicles of Narnia by way of Colombian folklore in this "fast-paced...thrilling" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade fantasy adventure. To save their father's life, a brother and sister must journey across a land full of mythical creatures and find the most powerful and dangerous of them all: the madremonte. Twelve-year-old Valentina wants to focus on drawing the real world around her and hopefully get into art school in Bogotá one day, but Papi has spent his life studying Colombia's legendary creatures and searching for proof of their existence. So when Papi hears that a patasola--a vampire woman with one leg--has been sighted in the Andes, Valentina and her younger brother Julián get dragged along on another magical creature hunt. While they're in the Andes, a powerful earthquake hits. Valentina and Julián fall through the earth...and find an alternate Colombia where, to Valentina's shock, all the legends are real. To get home, Valentina and Julián must make a treacherous journey to reach this land's ruler: the madremonte, mother and protector of the earth. She controls the only portal back to the human world--but she absolutely hates humans, and she'll do anything to defend her land. -
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Foraging California: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Foods in California
"This amazing book catalogs in clear, direct language the full range of wild edible plants found in California. Organized by ecological region and latest scientific family, it teaches not only a plant's place on the land but also its essential botanical attributes. More than that, Christopher Nyerges's lifetime of 'dirt time' experience makes him an expert on the edible and nutritional properties of this wonderful flora, so easily overlooked but at our disposal everywhere. I have followed Christopher on endless plant walks and never failed to learn something new and important. Now, at last, it's all in one brilliant guide!"
--Paul Campbell, author of Survival Skills of Native California From acorns, cactus, and yucca to mesquite, manzanita, and lamb's quarter, this fully updated third of Foraging California guides readers to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Golden State. Organized by plant families, this book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoors enthusiasts, and gastronomes.
INSIDE YOU'LL FIND Foraging California provides all of the information you need about wild foods in the region:- Species ranging from herbs to trees
- Forager notes and expert advice on identifying, preparing, freezing, drying,
- storing, and cooking wild edibles
- Tools, techniques, and foraging etiquette
- Recipes to prepare at home and on the trail
MEET YOUR LOCAL EXPERT Christopher Nyerges has taught survival and self-reliance skills since 1974. He's authored over a dozen books, and thousands of his articles have appeared in newspapers and magazines. He resides in Southern California. Cover images by Christopher Nyerges -
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X-Men meets Spy Kids in the third installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Estero City is in an uproar following the exposure of President Fuerte as a supernatural, as well as the surprise announcement by Magdalia Palacio--Seven's mother--that she will oppose Fuerte in the upcoming election. The forgotten five and their allies know the president is corrupt to the core. But no one knows if Magdalia can be trusted. Meanwhile, Birdie, Seven, Tenner, and Brix are reeling from Cabot's decision to leave the group and join her parents, who are collaborating with Fuerte and his gang of supernatural criminals. Does that make Cabot their enemy, too? Still, there's work to be done. The Librarian, the five's trusted confidante, has a daring new plan: Lada will go undercover and pretend to work for the president while gathering intelligence for the supernatural resistance. It's a dangerous assignment, setting the group up for a showdown with their most powerful enemy yet--their own criminal parents.Sold out -
Flying Alaska After 50
This book is about a temporary flying job that turned into a life changing career. Flying bush Alaska was far more interesting than being a general building contractor. It was a chance to fly thousands of hours over some of the most beautiful country there is. I was fortunate to meet many people including movie stars and famous sports figures. Even ordinary guys like me who were living their dreams to hunt and fish in Alaska. The flying was not always easy. I flew year around in wind, rain, fog and snow. In the winter months the days were short and often bitterly cold. Although some medical emergency flights were quite dangerous, none of the thousands of my passengers ever got a scratch.