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Trying to keep your in-person and virtual meetings on track and running smoothly? You need Robert's Rules of Order! These rules for conducting meetings have stood the test of time as the gold standard for practical and effective procedure in group settings like corporate and nonprofit boards, councils, and more.

Today's business environment brings with it an onslaught of data. Now more than ever, managers must know how to tease insight from data—to understand where the numbers come from, make sense of them, and use them to inform tough decisions. How do you get started? Whether you're working with data experts or running your own tests, you'll find answers in the HBR Guide to Data Analytics Basics for Managers. This book describes three key steps in the data analysis process, so you can get the information you need, study the data, and communicate your findings to others.

Jamie MacCallister remembers the Alamo—especially one brave frontiersman who died fighting there. Now the fallen veteran’s granddaughter needs Jamie’s help. She’s found a letter written by her grandfather with a map to the spot where Alamo legend Jim Bowie supposedly hid a fortune in silver and gold. Jamie never believed the story. Countless treasure hunters had scoured the area and come up empty handed. But his friend’s granddaughter is convinced it’s hidden where no one has ever dared to search—deep in the heart of Comanche country.

Ravaged by plague, decimated by dark magic, infiltrated by a foreign evil seeking to dominate from within, Brynth is on the eve of its dissolution. When all the good men are dead and gone, who is to answer the call and defy what is wicked for what is right?

X's former accomplice Leigh Ferguson is shocked to learn that her high school friend has become the latest victim of "the Skin Traders," a mysterious gang of surgically modified thugs stealing slices of flesh from their abductees. Only the resilient vigilante X can stand up to the demented plastic surgeon who leads this "patchwork" crew. Scalpels clash with swords in a bloody hospital showdown! This latest volume of Dark Horse's edgy superhero series is a perfect starting point for new listeners, but it's also packed with Easter egg references for longtime fans. 

Do you struggle with fear, anxiety, or worry? This guided meditation, with it's calm voice and relaxing music, can help relieve your anxiety in minutes. Listen to this meditation regularly to help your mind focus on a journey; it is created especially for you. Include this meditation as part of your journey to mental well-being through mindfulness practices.

Why does music influence how we feel so deeply—and what are the scientific mechanisms behind this phenomenon? In Music Between Your Ears, Dr. Samuel Markind explores the intriguing relationship between music and brain function. Using evolutionary theory, he illuminates the pivotal role that music plays in human survival and procreation. From communication and caregiving to social bonding and partner selection, music has molded the human species and continues to shape our lives in remarkable ways.

Feel like your mind is buzzing, and it's difficult to de-stress and unwind? This guided meditation leads you through a full body relaxation, followed by a gentle guided meditation on the shores of a seashore, with the sounds of the waves lapping at the beach. This meditation will help you to calm your mind, find relief from anxiety, relieve stress through mindfulness, and find inner peace. Use this guided mindfulness meditation to can create your own quiet haven of peace.

Read by the author. You were wired for joy. Not put-a-fake-smile-on-it joy. Not I-feel-guilty-about-being-sad joy. But deep-down, laugh-out-loud, overflowing joy that thrives no matter your personality or circumstances. It's time to take your joy back! Maybe you're wondering why life has to be...

Freedom From The Seven Deadly Sins is a concise yet powerful exploration of the human condition through the lens of Scripture. Originally adapted from Billy Graham's impactful radio sermons, the book dives deeply into the seven cardinal sins--pride, anger, envy, impurity, gluttony, laziness, and...

What happens when a man starts life as a corpse? Two hundred years ago, Frank Victorsson awoke as a semi-dead, monstrous abomination reanimated by his hubris-ridden father, Victor Frankenstein. But Frank refused to become the infernal hate his father spewed at the world. He walked away from his origins - and into a small, Minnesota town overflowing with magic.

Larry Dolman is a rather literal-minded ex-cop who now works private security. Eddie Miller is an airline pilot who's studying to get his real estate license. Don Luchessi is a silver salesman who's separated from his wife, but too Catholic to get a divorce. Hank Norton is a drug company rep who gets four times as many dames as any of the other guys. When a friendly bet goes horribly awry, they find themselves with two dead bodies on their hands and a homicidal husband in the wings - and acting more like hardened criminals than upstanding citizens.

“It is an auspicious night, don’t you think?" The spirit gestured out over the mist covered graveyard before them. “Tonight is All Hallows Eve,” he breathed, “Halloween!” Melvin’s eyes widened as he turned his gaze to follow the ghosts’ hand. Distant howling floated back toward them on the chill breeze. “Tonight phantoms rise up from this last plot of hallowed ground. They assume form and substance and walk amongst the living!" A shiver ran down Melvin’s spine.

Fate has once again played a trick on Altai. The chance to evacuate from Rhapsody was nothing more than an empty promise. Victory turned into defeat, and friends turned into enemies. Past achievements lost their value and disappeared. All hope was gone, and he had to start all over again. The last act of the tragedy turned out to only be a prelude, with new challenges looming on the horizon.

The transformative power of mindfulness can help you overcome the clutter in your mind. It's a skill that you can learn and develop, one that can impact every moment of your life positively. This bundle of guided meditations can help you relax and calm your mind. Each meditation is designed to be accompanied by relaxing music and read in a soothing voice to provide a calming meditation that helps you feel settled and at peace.

A twisted tale of three unlikely heroes. Heretic monk turned sorcerer, Aldous Weaver. Infamous crusader turned fugitive, Kendrick the Cold. Aristocrat, rogue, monster hunter, and legend in his own mind, Theron Ward. Three men condemned to die for their crimes find in each other both the will and the means to survive. A dark brotherhood with sword and sorcery is forged, and all monsters meek and mighty do fear the three.

Scottish cattleman Duff MacCallister staked a claim for his life in America—and reserves a righteous anger for those who break the law in this smoking six-gun shootout from National Bestselling Authors William W. and J.A. Johnstone.

Finally, a meditation guide that actually makes sense. If you've ever thought "I can't meditate" or tried meditation apps that left you feeling more frustrated than peaceful, this book is for you. This isn't about emptying your mind, sitting in perfect lotus position, or achieving mystical states of bliss. It's about learning practical skills that help you handle stress better, be kinder to yourself, and find moments of calm in the beautiful chaos of everyday life.

Few people on Rhapsody have ever managed to achieve what Altai has achieved. The status of a champion, a high level, increased loyalty of the Administration . . . But when things go completely sideways and the Range system falls apart, virtual achievements lose value. When forts perish and the Perimeter collapses, when the Xenos have swarmed Limbo and are trying to break into Elysium, the only things that matter are the thick walls, a supply of ammunition, and a friend's shoulder to lean on.

Are you tired of starting out on brand new dieting strategies every month, only to discover they don’t actually work? Sick of having to count calories tirelessly every single day in an effort to curtail what you eat? Are you disappointed with the minimal results you’ve achieved despite putting all of your dedication into a diet that demands strict limitations? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then it’s about time you discovered the power of intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet.