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Yeah, I've gone through some rough times in my life, but was it really trauma?You may have found yourself thinking something along these lines, and you wouldn't be alone. Trauma comes in many shapes and sizes, and on some level, we have all experienced it. The unfortunate reality is that many of us pass off or downplay situations or circumstances in our lives that are, in fact, emotionally traumatic. Left unattended, this trauma can wreak havoc on our minds and bodies, bringing about physical symptoms of pain and rendering us unsafe, anxious, and feeling unfulfilled.In The Unspoken, author Ashley Haseotes shares her story of hitting rock bottom and finally coming to grips with the reality of her trauma. Suffering deeply and feeling overwhelmed, she becomes debilitatingly ill with chronic migraines and vertigo that leave her confined to her bed for months. Unable to work and take care of her children, lost and disconnected from her life purpose, she stares down feelings of unbridled failure and unsurmountable stress.Through Ashley's journey of chronic pain, a breathtaking spiritual healing is catalyzed. Her memoir is a story of walking through the storm to emerge reborn--to be healed. And if you are willing to do the work, you'll find an opportunity for your own healing woven into each page.

A Girl from Busan is an enthralling autobiographical narrative that chronicles the life of Okhui Lee, a remarkable woman who defied immense obstacles, challenging the stereotypical image of a Korean immigrant in her quest to overcome her family's curse of drug addiction.Okhui's journey paints a poignant and sobering portrait of a vibrant young Korean woman who arrived in the United States in the 1960s and forged an unconventional path to raise her family. The book is a treasure trove of personal anecdotes and intimate moments that put Okhui's inner strength to the ultimate test. Her life journey takes her from being a highly sought-after Hollywood burlesque dancer to a thriving nightclub owner in Waikiki, ultimately unveiling her true calling as a mother and her dedication to her family. Her unwavering faith becomes a guiding light in saving her eldest son from the clutches of drug addiction.A Girl from Busan weaves a rich tapestry of experiences that are not only deeply personal but universally relatable to people from all walks of life. Okhui Lee delves into the struggles of immigration, cultural differences, and the heart-wrenching pain of addiction and loss. Throughout it all, Okhui's story conveys a message of hope and faith, demonstrating that even the most formidable challenges can be surmounted. Her life is an inspiration, serving as a beacon of hope for those facing adversity.Readers can look forward to a beautifully crafted memoir that is not only inspirational but also culturally illuminating. What sets Okhui's story apart is its genuine and open-hearted portrayal as she fearlessly shares the most personal moments of her life, allowing a level of transparency that is often rare in Asian literature and media.A Girl from Busan is a courageous, comical, and often moving memoir that offers a candid glimpse into the life of a woman who confronted tremendous adversity and emerged as the matriarch of her family. This book is a must-read for anyone in search of a story of resilience, faith, and the indomitable human spirit.

Conflict is something that many people shy away from or avoid altogether. Others are ready for battle at the first sign of conflict and immediately begin strategizing their approach to victory. No matter the approach, the outcome is usually the same--a disconnect. The real loss is often the relationships. A Deeper Connection is a guide to transforming how you think about conflict, yourself, and your approach to life. This book provides lasting transformation that can fix many of the problems you are encountering in your relationships. This book details a system for approaching and resolving conflict with ease. In this book, you will discover: A path to emotional freedomA system to shed burdens and doubts about how you feel about your relationshipsThe clarity to see how easy it is to experience conflict with a healthy outcomeImagine gaining insight into how you have historically viewed your world. By understanding the impact of your views, you will be on the path to improving your quality of life. By developing a new understanding of yourself, you will achieve a deeper intimacy in your relationships. This book is designed to enable you with the superpower to address any conflict you come across with confidence.

In My Destiny Awaits, readers will step into the compelling world of Jojo, a young girl admired for her radiant kindness. Next door resides Ruby, an insightful elder who navigates life from a wheelchair. As their story weaves together, Ruby unveils to Jojo that kindness is more than simply a virtue--it's a transformative force intricately linked to the energy that pervades us in nature, air, and particularly within animals.Under Ruby's tutelage, Jojo experiences revealing glimpses into the intricacies of friendship and the silent but real challenges faced by those with disabilities. Alongside this powerful connection, she expands her capacity of understanding by threading the fabric of her youthful consciousness with awareness of pressing societal issues like the Black Lives Matter movement and the nuanced Pro-choice/Pro-life debate.The strength of Jojo's story lies not just in her newly awakened abilities, but in the transformative echo of her acts and essence. She learns that her gestures of kindness ripple through both her immediate community and the natural world, creating impact at the deepest frequencies of the universe. In this light, Jojo brings to focus the significance of kindness not only as ethereal, but as a directly applicable means of improving the world we inhabit.Jojo's awakening serves as a forerunner to the absolute truth that there's a destiny awaiting each and every one of us. While our paths are individually crafted, full of unique challenges and sights to see, there exists a common thread--a subtle yet palpable force of nature--that underpins us all, yearning to be discovered.As readers journey alongside Jojo, they too will be mentored by the pages of the book. The narrative invites its audience to look beyond themselves, examining how their individual actions, thoughts, and feelings can contribute to a society filled with empathy, understanding, and a respectful co-existence. It's more than a story--it's a prevailing testimony on the power of small, conscious acts to produce profound societal changes.My Destiny Awaits is an emotionally charged narrative that delves deep into the potential of kindness, offering practical insights into the labyrinth of social complexities we navigate daily. With its heartfelt characters and multi-layered themes, the book serves as a poignant reminder that even the smallest gestures of kindness can shape our destiny, guiding us toward a future enriched by mutual respect and collective progress.

div {text-align: justify; text-justify: } How to Stay Motivated provides you with clear and proven techniques to use to enhance relationships, improve your self-image, set and achieve goals, and so much more! Apply these winning steps from the motivational master himself to build a better, more productive, satisfying life for yourself and your family. Change your picture and change every facet of your life.

Christ's magnificent character is displayed in this 365-day devotional, based solely on scripture. You will discover the attributes of Christ through his many names; his character, his nature, and his abilities. His names hold such power and promise--teacher, healer, Bread of Life, Prince of Peace. Day by day you can enter into a time of quiet reflection--a scripture, deep insight into one of Christ's names, and prayer. I Want to Know More of Christ will lead listeners into a richer and more rewarding relationship with Christ. Take this audiobook, with a masterful performance by narrator Christopher Glyn, on the go and let this daily devotional be your companion."I'm praying that this will be part of a grassroots movement of awakening the Body of Christ to a deep passion for more of him."--Steve Hall

Our influence is our greatest responsibility.When we are newborns, we learn solely through the influence of our parents. As we grow up, we begin to be influenced by more outside sources like our peers, media, and even our own thoughts about ourselves. But at a certain point in our development, the tracks shift, and we become aware of our ability to affect those around us with our own influence. Here, we arrive at an apex of choice--will you choose to exhibit a negative influence on others, or will your influence become a shining beacon of positivity?In the second book in the "I" in Team Brian Smith and Mary Griffin hone readers in the fine art of transforming their influence into a force for good; for themselves, the teams they work in, and the environment around them. An indispensable tool for leaders of all kinds, the authors impart the wisdom of influence through these seven core principles: Communication, Composure/Self Control, Taking the High Road, Accountability, Humility, Values, andJustification.Smith & Griffin upskill listeners with the tools needed to stay humble, lead themselves and the people around them well and create opportunities. We all have the power to use our influence to create positive, lasting change in the environment around us. By embodying this unique power to affect positive change around us, we step into a life filled with prosperity for ourselves and all that are touched by our influence.

Based on an incredible true story, a young Marine fights an unbelievable battle in the abyss of Vietnam. Get a front row seat to the intense action, courage, and sacrifice that he and other Marines endured.Experience the ferocity of battle, the deep bonds of brotherhood, and the stinging sweat of fear that hangs persistently over the jungle canopy. Imagine lying in a foxhole when a Broken Arrow goes into effect as the enemy sappers overtake their position, forcing these young soldiers to fight the enemy hand to hand.This is the gripping story of Marine Corporal Danny Lane and other young Marines that stood in faith with God and the Marine Corps during the most agonizing times that no one would want to endure.Instead of a hero's welcome, he and other survivors came home to a country that didn't honor their sacrifices.War is hell but for some, surviving is worse.Note: A share of the proceeds from this book will be donated to Kickstarter Kids--Character through Karate.

In the movie industry, the rough cut is defined as the raw, first edition of a movie, which provides an idea of what the finished product will look like, giving indications of where it has problems and where it excels. Much like a rough cut movie, Rough Cut Men are not the finished product. We are a work in progress. Philippians 1:6 reads: being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Men today have hundreds of acquaintances, but most have no real friends. Men are isolated and struggling alone. And while the Bible says we are to Pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up. (Ecc. 4:10), most guys go into the battles of life with no covering fire. Every man needs a battle buddy.Rough Cut Men utilizes a strategic blend of guy movie scenes, real world tales of men, Biblical Truth and even throws in some of the author's personal testimony to accomplish one focused mission: To get men talking to each other about what's really going on in their lives. Each chapter contains hard-hitting questions designed to drive men deeper in their walk with other men and with Christ. Rough Cut Men is real, raw and authentic. And it will equip you for the battle.

Life often offers miracles; you just have to see them and take action. - MaxSometimes life calls upon us to take matters into our own paws.Soul Cats is a book that carries with it a very special and personal mission. The dying wish of soul cat Max was for his human guardian to write this very book, as he passed away just a few short weeks after.Within the pages lies a story overflowing with deep love between Max, Flix, Howy, and their human guardians. Together, their love is the prevailing force that sees them through times of significant challenges.Our animal-human relationships exist on a plane of consciousness that transcends that of our relationships between other humans. Soul Cats puts the reader in the perfect center of our animal-human relationship, engaging in a journey about communication, true connection, distress, and the light that gets us all through it.We all come with our own mental and physical baggage, something that older cats from the animal shelter share in common with us. Soul Cats explores the symbiotic healing power of cats and their humans caring for one another until they one day cross the rainbow bridge on their own terms.Soul Cats is teeming with stories--following the alpha cat Max, cerebral thinker Flix, and the ever-bright Howy. The cats and their human guardians experience situations laced with joy and emotion, but also those of profound and sobering reality.At its core, Soul Cats makes an indisputable case for how conventional medicine, natural healing methods, and energy clearing work can create a powerful trinity of relief and deep meaning in our lives.The experience of reading Soul Cats is one that touches the soul of the reader. It's a beautiful story that weaves together courage, deep care, and shows the power that a legacy of love can produce.Let love and joy be your guiding principles. - Howy

Johnny Quinn shares his "wild dream" of playing in the NFL, being crushed after getting cut three times, losing $2.6 million in contracts, and blowing out his knee. At age thirty, when most professional athletes are considered "over the hill," Johnny was competing for Team USA in the sport of bobsled at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.This book ushers readers through the valleys of life to the thrills of rocketing down icy mountains at 80+ mph with no seat belt. Discover how the author overcame failure on the road to achieving greatness.From an NFL failure to a US Olympian, Johnny Quinn had a "what's next" attitude that led him to success he had never imagined. In Push, he looks at failure as a season of life rather than a death sentence. He provides incredible insight into the "what's next" instead of "what could have been." We all experience failure at some level; Quinn equips us to embrace change, accept risks, and learn to push through barriers, to live life on purpose.

Left unreconciled, the stories of our past will become the harbingers of our future.Nick Jacob's father meant the world to him. Murdered during an apparent robbery, the loss of his only mentor, friend, and idol left a crimson stain on the pure fabric of Nick's teenage life. Carrying the unimaginable burden of grief into his thirties, the haunting events of the past stir a new sensation deep inside of him. Fueled by anger and a sense of injustice, he begins a dark crusade to avenge others who have been similarly wronged.The traumatic events of the past puppeteer Nick toward a destiny that he never chose for himself. Expecting to obtain solace, Nick begins to uncover the truth of his father's murder. He soon realizes that he isn't only in a fight with his inner demons, but with what is unearthed in the investigation. A fight that stands between him and the future he desires; which may cost him everything.Manifest Destiny injects readers into a world filled with depth, drama, and timeless wisdom. Nick's story of a desire for justice shows the gravitational pull that the past exerts on our lives. But unfortunately, seeking vengeance for his father's murder only condemns his future.Left unforgiven, the dark stories of our history are doomed to play on infinite repeat. But as we beseech the world seeking growth and change, we need only lay down our past as the necessary sacrifice.

Growing up, we are often taught never to question the value of a good education. From the moment they "graduate" from making castles in sandboxes, the actions and interests of young adolescents are measured by how enticing they will appear on the almighty "college application." But if you stop to consider that the total student debt in the United States is estimated to be $1.3 trillion (more than credit card and auto loan debt combined), you may begin to wonder what the true "value" of a college education actually is.In Inspiring Champions in Manufacturing, the indomitable Terry M. Iverson challenges our culture's axiom that sustainable careers may only be achieved through a college education. Through his own love, heritage, and mastery of the fine art of manufacturing, Iverson contends that careers in manufacturing offer stability, security, and prosperity for our entire nation. Iverson illustrates the power of manufacturing through in-depth research, personal stories, and over forty interviews with some of the most remarkable authors, CEOs, sports figures, and other influencers.While half of the book speaks directly to parents, the latter half shepherds inquisitive youth curious about the options available to them.Inspiring Champions in Manufacturing teaches parents and students: Why cultural pressure steers parents and high school students toward collegeHow college pathways leave even the brightest students in debt, deferring home purchases and moreThe untold potential of a career in manufacturingHow the US has a skill shortage that rewards fulfillment with impressive salaries and advancement opportunitiesHow technological advances have made manufacturing into a digital ecosystem versus an industrial complexAction plans for both parents and youth to get involved in manufacturingInspiring Champions in Manufacturing provides parents and students a roadmap for career success, self-fulfillment, and a zero-debt foundation. With their eyes wide open, students will be free to envision the monumental potential that awaits them in a manufacturing career.

People, as a rule, will work hard within cultural common sense and just assume that all will go well. But, "right now, 90 million Americans are faced with the most critical investment challenges of their lives." They are not prepared and are unsure how they will support themselves when they retire. That cultural common sense must not be working.Financial advisors are taught to advise the majority of people. The median household income in this country is $46,000 a year. Financial institutions are organized around acquiring the masses as clients. The clients of Sound Financial Group are the top 10% households as defined by annual income and net worth. We are committed to building a firm that will help our clients in areas that matter to them most. Many of our clients have questions like: Am I making the best use of the dollars I am saving?Will I be able to retire and be okay given I may live 25-30 years in retirement? Am I exposed to losing a great deal of my wealth or income if I were to be sued?When I leave this earth what kind of impact will I leave behind?Sound Financial Group was created as a result of its founder realizing that many people feel as though they have been taken advantage of when meeting with a traditional financial advisor. Often these people are pushed toward a set of pre-packaged investments that aren't tailored to their desires. These potential clients can feel they have lost control of their money and aren't involved in the process. We offer a process that gives our clients the tools to succeed and supplies them with the guidance on achieve a GOOD LIFE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

Come along on a 2-year photographic journey of Green Lake park with reflective, informative, and humorous commentary accompanying each image, creating a work that is both entertaining and captivating.Feel the exhilaration the author feels when taking walks, and rejoice with him at nature's magnificence, appreciating its diverseness in color and artistry. Allenger never tires of exercising at Green Lake, as if anticipating with eagerness the new marvels that will greet him on each successive day. "My thoughts whenever I am at Green Lake are always the same: it's good to be alive." H. Allenger

"Je suis d'accord avec les points soulevés ¿ et avec l'argument d'Ayuk pour le rôle critique que l'OPEP jouera afin que les produits pétroliers africains se fasse une voix bien méritée dans l'industrie pétrolière."-Secrétaire général de l'OPEP, S.E. Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo Deux décennies de négociation d'accords pétroliers et gaziers africains ont donné à NJ Ayuk une compréhension du paysage énergétique du continent que peu de gens peuvent égaler. L'avocat de l'énergie africain, formé aux États-Unis, fournit des doses généreuses de cette idée dans son deuxième livre, Billions at Play: The Future of Africa Energy and Doing Deals.Servant de feuille de route pour que le continent fasse un meilleur travail en utilisant ses vastes ressources énergétiques pour améliorer la vie de ses populations, Ayuk explique comment les pays africains peuvent utiliser leurs industries énergétiques comme tremplins pour diversifier et développer leur économie globale.De plus, Ayuk montre comment les gouvernements africains et les entreprises locales peuvent négocier de meilleurs accords avec les sociétés énergétiques internationales et comment les pays du continent peuvent utiliser des gisements de pétrole et de gaz marginaux pour développer des industries énergétiques nationales qui, une fois fortes, seront compétitives au niveau mondial. Questions posées et réponses: Pourquoi les nouvelles ressources de gaz naturel de l'Afrique peuvent permettre au continent de devenir un acteur mondial clé de l'industrie Quels changements les pays africains peuvent faire pour devenir des destinations d'investissement attractives Le rôle que l'accès à une énergie fiable, durable et abordable peut jouer dans l'accélération de la croissance économique Pourquoi et comment les entreprises énergétiques américaines devraient cesser de réduire leurs investissements en Afrique Et pourquoi l'industrie énergétique du continent a besoin de plus de femmes Le thème sous-jacent du livre est que trop souvent, les ressources naturelles créent de la richesse pour les investisseurs étrangers et un groupe restreint d'élites africaines alors que les gens ordinaires (et par conséquent, les économies africaines) n'en profitent pas.S'il est facile de voir qu'il y a un manque de participation locale dans les projets africains et un défi permanent pour obtenir les investissements nécessaires, nous devons également comprendre notre rôle à cet égard. Nous devons comprendre l'importance de créer des environnements favorables avec des conditions fiscales attrayantes pour les investisseurs locaux et étrangers, le rôle de politiques de contenu local plus fortes pour garantir une plus grande participation locale dans le secteur, et le poids du gouvernement et de l'incertitude politique dans l'avancement des projets."C'est aux Africains de réparer l'Afrique", écrit Ayuk. Cette déclaration peut être considérée comme un thème vivant tout au long du livre car il encourage les entreprises et les gouvernements locaux à conclure des accords de collaboration plutôt que des engagements passifs avec les CIO et les majors. "[Nous avons besoin] d'investisseurs qui montrent qu'ils veulent participer pleinement avec nous, en venant et en construisant des entreprises durables, à long terme qui durent et font des bénéfices, créent des emplois et poursuivent leur développement."Si vous êtes prêt à plonger la tête la première dans une analyse et un examen francs du paysage énergétique africain et de la manière dont les Africains peuvent commencer à réparer l'Afrique, plongez dans les pages de Billions at Play.ENGLISH DESCRIPTION:"I agree with the points made-and with Ayuk's case for the critical role that OPEC will play in helping African oil products achieve a much-deserved voice in the petroleum industry."-OPEC Secretary-General, H.E. Mohammad Sanusi BarkindoTwo decades of negotiating African oil and gas deals have given NJ Ayuk a grasp of the continent's energy landscape that few can match. The American-educated, African energy lawyer serves up generous doses of that insight in his second book, Billions at Play: The Future of Africa Energy and Doing Deals.Serving as a road map for the continent to do a better job of using its vast energy resources to improve its peoples' lives, Ayuk addresses how African countries can use their energy industries as springboards for diversifying and growing their overall economies.In addition, Ayuk shows how African governments and local companies can negotiate better deals with international energy companies and how the continent's countries can use marginal oil and gas fields to develop domestic energy industries that, once strong, will compete globally.Questions posed and answered:Why Africa's fledgling natural gas resources can allow the continent to emerge as a key global player in the industry What changes African countries can make in order to become attractive investment destinations The role that access to reliable, sustainable, and affordable power can play in the acceleration of economic growth Why and how American energy companies should stop curtailing their investments in Africa And why the continent's energy industry needs more womenThe book's underlying theme is that too often, natural resources create wealth for foreign investors and a select group of African elites while everyday people (and in turn, African economies) fail to benefit.While it is easy to see that there is a lack of local participation in African projects and an ongoing challenge in securing necessary investment, we also need to understand our role in this. We have to understand the importance of creating enabling environments with attractive fiscal terms for local and foreign investors, the role of stronger local content policies in ensuring more local participation in the sector, and the weight government and political uncertainty carries in moving projects forward."It's up to Africans to fix Africa," writes Ayuk. This statement can be considered a living theme throughout the book as he encourages that local companies and governments have to enter into collaborative agreements rather than passive engagements with IOCs and majors. "[We need] investors who show that they want to fully participate with us, by coming in and building long-term sustainable businesses that last and make a profit, create jobs and further development."If you're ready to dive headfirst into accessing a frank analysis and examination of the African energy landscape and how Africans can begin to fix Africa, jump into the pages of Billions at Play.

"Concordo com os pontos defendidos¿e com o caso que Ayuk defende sobre o papel crítico que a OPEP desempenhará para ajudar os produtos petrolíferos africanos a alcançar a voz que merecem na indústria petrolífera."-Secretário-Geral da OPEP, S. Ex¿. Mohammad Sanusi BarkindoDuas décadas de negociação de acordos de petróleo e gás africanos deram a NJ Ayuk um conhecimento da paisagem energética do continente que poucos conseguem igualar. O advogado africano especialista em energia, educado nos Estados Unidos, serve doses generosas desse conhecimento no seu segundo livro, Biliões em Jogo: O Futuro da Energia e dos Negócios em África.Servindo como um roteiro para que o continente faça uma melhor utilização dos seus vastos recursos energéticos para melhorar a vida das suas populações, Ayuk aborda a forma como os países africanos podem utilizar as suas indústrias energéticas como catalisadores para diversificar e fazer crescer as suas economias globais.Para além disso, Ayuk mostra como os governos africanos e as empresas locais podem negociar melhores acordos com empresas internacionais de energia e como os países do continente podem utilizar campos marginais de petróleo e gás para desenvolver indústrias energéticas domésticas que, uma vez fortes, irão competir a nível global.Perguntas colocadas e respondidas:Porque é que os novos recursos de gás natural de África podem permitir que o continente se eleve como um ator-chave global na industria O que é que os países africanos podem fazer para se tornarem destinos de investimento atrativos O papel que o acesso à energia fiável, sustentável e acessível pode desempenhar na aceleração do crescimento económico Como e porque é que as empresas energéticas americanas devem parar de reduzir os seus investimentos em África E porque é que a indústria energética do continente precisa de mais mulheresO tema subjacente do livro é que, demasiadas vezes, os recursos naturais criam riqueza para investidores estrangeiros e para um grupo seleto de elites africanas, enquanto as pessoas comuns (e, por sua vez, as economias africanas) não conseguem beneficiar.Embora seja fácil ver que existe uma falta de participação local em projetos africanos e um desafio permanente para assegurar o investimento necessário, também precisamos de compreender o nosso papel neste contexto. Temos de compreender a importância de criar ambientes favoráveis com condições fiscais atrativas para investidores locais e estrangeiros, o papel de políticas de conteúdo local mais fortes para assegurar uma maior participação local no sector, e o peso que o governo e a incerteza política têm no sucesso ou insucesso dos projetos. "Cabe aos Africanos encontrar soluções para África", escreve Ayuk. Esta declaração pode ser considerada um tema vivo em todo o livro, uma vez que ele encoraja a que as empresas e governos locais tenham de celebrar acordos de colaboração em vez de compromissos passivos com empresas petrolíferas internacionais e com os principais atores da indústria. "[Precisamos] de investidores que mostrem que querem participar plenamente connosco, entrando e construindo empresas sustentáveis a longo prazo que durem e tenham lucro, criem empregos e desenvolvimento futuro." Se estiver pronto a mergulhar de cabeça no acesso a uma análise franca do panorama do sector energético africano e de como os africanos podem começar a solucionar os desafios de África, entregue-se às páginas de Biliões em Jogo. ENGLISH VERSION"I agree with the points made-and with Ayuk's case for the critical role that OPEC will play in helping African oil products achieve a much-deserved voice in the petroleum industry."-OPEC Secretary-General, H.E. Mohammad Sanusi BarkindoTwo decades of negotiating African oil and gas deals have given NJ Ayuk a grasp of the continent's energy landscape that few can match. The American-educated, African energy lawyer serves up generous doses of that insight in his second book, Billions at Play: The Future of Africa Energy and Doing Deals.Serving as a road map for the continent to do a better job of using its vast energy resources to improve its peoples' lives, Ayuk addresses how African countries can use their energy industries as springboards for diversifying and growing their overall economies.In addition, Ayuk shows how African governments and local companies can negotiate better deals with international energy companies and how the continent's countries can use marginal oil and gas fields to develop domestic energy industries that, once strong, will compete globally.Questions posed and answered:Why Africa's fledgling natural gas resources can allow the continent to emerge as a key global player in the industry What changes African countries can make in order to become attractive investment destinations The role that access to reliable, sustainable, and affordable power can play in the acceleration of economic growth Why and how American energy companies should stop curtailing their investments in Africa And why the continent's energy industry needs more womenThe book's underlying theme is that too often, natural resources create wealth for foreign investors and a select group of African elites while everyday people (and in turn, African economies) fail to benefit.While it is easy to see that there is a lack of local participation in African projects and an ongoing challenge in securing necessary investment, we also need to understand our role in this. We have to understand the importance of creating enabling environments with attractive fiscal terms for local and foreign investors, the role of stronger local content policies in ensuring more local participation in the sector, and the weight government and political uncertainty carries in moving projects forward."It's up to Africans to fix Africa," writes Ayuk. This statement can be considered a living theme throughout the book as he encourages that local companies and governments have to enter into collaborative agreements rather than passive engagements with IOCs and majors. "[We need] investors who show that they want to fully participate with us, by coming in and building long-term sustainable businesses that last and make a profit, create jobs and further development."If you're ready to dive headfirst into accessing a frank analysis and examination of the African energy landscape and how Africans can begin to fix Africa, jump into the pages of Billions at Play.

Why precedes WOW! In other words, the prerequisite to delivering WOW customer service is to lose ourselves in a cause that we believe in and is greater than us. We can't do that without first identifying the needs of those we serve and acting in innovative ways to meet and exceed their needs. While modern technology enables us to spread information faster and more efficiently, it offers limited face-to-face interpersonal interaction and can rob us of the social skills necessary to interpret our employees' and customers' attitudes and emotional needs. An inability to effectively build these key relationships impairs our capacity to unite our employees behind a great cause and keeps us from creating WOW Experiences for our customers. When our time is devoted to a practice born out of principle, the work becomes greater than us. Our fears diminish, and our stamina is enhanced because of our inner drive to do the work. Habitual distractions dissipate. Doubt is cast aside. Outside forces and circumstances gradually fade until all that matters is the work itself--and the progress, success and personal fulfillment we experience in doing the work. What brings us to WOW and keeps us delivering WOW Experiences is our commitment to that noble cause, mission and purpose. WOW is about manifesting LOVE...love of purpose, people, product, customers and the cause. Once you and your team are aligned behind your cause and have mastered the principles found in the Pattern for Excellence, you will WOW more customers!

"Estoy de acuerdo con los puntos planteados y con la visión de Ayuk sobre el papel fundamental que desempeñará la OPEP para ayudar a las productores de petróleo africanos a lograr una voz muy merecida en la industria petrolera"-Secretario General de la OPEP, H.E. Mohammad Sanusi BarkindoDos décadas de negociación de transacciones de petróleo y gas han dado a NJ Ayuk un entendimiento del panorama energético en el continente que muy pocos pueden igualar. Educado en Estados Unidos, el abogado Africano en materia energética brinda dosis generosas de ese conocimiento en su segundo libro Billones en Juego: El Futuro de la Energía Africana y de Cómo Hacer Negocios.Sirviendo como guía para que el continente haga un mejor uso de sus vastos recursos energéticos a efecto de mejorar las vidas de las personas, Ayuk aborda como los países Africanos pueden utilizar sus industrias energéticas como trampolines para diversificar y crecer sus economías. Asimismo, Ayuk muestra como los gobiernos africanos y las compañías locales pueden negociar mejores tratos con compañías energéticas internacionales, y como los países del continente pueden utilizar campos marginales de petróleo y gas para desarrollar sus industrias energéticas domésticas, las cuales, una vez fortalecidas, podrán competir globalmente.Planteamientos y respuestas:Porque los incipientes recursos de gas natural de África pueden ayudar al continente a emerger como un jugador global clave en la industria Que cambios pueden hacer los países Africanos a efecto de convertirse en destinos atractivos de inversión El rol que el acceso a electricidad confiable, sustentable y asequible puede tener en la aceleración del crecimiento económico Como y porque las compañías energéticas Americanas deberían de dejar de limitar sus inversiones en África Y porque la industria energética en el continente requiere más mujeres.El tema subyacente del libro es que, en demasiadas ocasiones, los recursos naturales crean riqueza para inversionistas extranjeros y un selecto grupo de elites Africanas, mientras que el resto de la gente (y, en consecuencia, las economías Africanas) no obtienen ningún beneficio.Si bien es fácil percibir que existe una falta de participación local en proyectos en África, así como un constante reto para obtener las inversiones necesarias, es importante entender nuestro rol en esto. Debemos comprender la importancia de crear ambientes propicios con términos fiscales atractivos para inversionistas locales y extranjeros, el rol de políticas de contenido local más solidas a efecto de asegurar participación local en el sector, y el peso que el gobierno y la inestabilidad política tienen en el desarrollo de los proyectos."Depende de los Africanos arreglar África," escribe Ayuk. Este enunciado puede considerarse como un tema vivo en el libro, ya que promueve que compañías locales y gobiernos celebren convenios de colaboración en lugar de compromisos pasivos con compañías energéticas internacionales y los grandes jugadores del sector. "[Necesitamos] inversionistas que muestren interés en participar completamente con nosotros, entrando al mercado y construyendo negocios sustentables y rentables de largo plazo, creando empleos y desarrollo adicional."Si estas listo para sumergirte a profundidad y acceder a un franco análisis y examen del panorama energético en África y como los Africanos pueden comenzar a arreglar África, adéntrate a las páginas de Billones en Juego.ENGLISH VERSION"I agree with the points made-and with Ayuk's case for the critical role that OPEC will play in helping African oil products achieve a much-deserved voice in the petroleum industry."-OPEC Secretary-General, H.E. Mohammad Sanusi BarkindoTwo decades of negotiating African oil and gas deals have given NJ Ayuk a grasp of the continent's energy landscape that few can match. The American-educated, African energy lawyer serves up generous doses of that insight in his second book, Billions at Play: The Future of Africa Energy and Doing Deals.Serving as a road map for the continent to do a better job of using its vast energy resources to improve its peoples' lives, Ayuk addresses how African countries can use their energy industries as springboards for diversifying and growing their overall economies.In addition, Ayuk shows how African governments and local companies can negotiate better deals with international energy companies and how the continent's countries can use marginal oil and gas fields to develop domestic energy industries that, once strong, will compete globally.Questions posed and answered:Why Africa's fledgling natural gas resources can allow the continent to emerge as a key global player in the industry What changes African countries can make in order to become attractive investment destinations The role that access to reliable, sustainable, and affordable power can play in the acceleration of economic growth Why and how American energy companies should stop curtailing their investments in Africa And why the continent's energy industry needs more womenThe book's underlying theme is that too often, natural resources create wealth for foreign investors and a select group of African elites while everyday people (and in turn, African economies) fail to benefit.While it is easy to see that there is a lack of local participation in African projects and an ongoing challenge in securing necessary investment, we also need to understand our role in this. We have to understand the importance of creating enabling environments with attractive fiscal terms for local and foreign investors, the role of stronger local content policies in ensuring more local participation in the sector, and the weight government and political uncertainty carries in moving projects forward."It's up to Africans to fix Africa," writes Ayuk. This statement can be considered a living theme throughout the book as he encourages that local companies and governments have to enter into collaborative agreements rather than passive engagements with IOCs and majors. "[We need] investors who show that they want to fully participate with us, by coming in and building long-term sustainable businesses that last and make a profit, create jobs and further development."If you're ready to dive headfirst into accessing a frank analysis and examination of the African energy landscape and how Africans can begin to fix Africa, jump into the pages of Billions at Play.

Engage answers the age-old questions: What is it Men are looking for and Need in a Church? andHow do I build this Ministry?Engaging men to lead at the local church level is one of the biggest overlooked opportunities facing America's churches today. The needs of men in the church are being missed, and the health of churches are at risk. Engage begins at a macro level, helping to build the vision for your church, to a micro level showing how to meet men at their deepest need; to engage in something powerful.Written from the perspective of 5 men in church leadership, Engage provides the game plan for developing a powerful vision that drives the actions needed from overall men's ministry down to impactful men's small groups.In each chapter, the authors have cut away the fat and delivered 100% Grade-A meat to your table. Engage is a systematic plan that answer those age-old questions using a strong biblical foundation that will help you assess your church and give you tools to both evaluate and create a successful plan of action.When Men are engaged, churches flourish.

This not your grandma's adult coloring book! This personal development coloring book is a tool for creating Digital Downtime, making time to disconnect from devices in order to get re-connected with yourself and with others! The Power of Positive Coloring pairs the power of coloring's meditative mental drift with purposeful personal development components to elevate this already mindful activity and to amplify growth with intentional practice activities. Coloring is SIMPLE. You can do it at your own pace. You are not bound by any RULES there is no RIGHT or WRONG way to express your creativity. Access your inner artist without your inner critic! Quiet that mental chatter that holds your creativity hostage and spend some time relaxing, pondering, reflecting and growing. Be inspired. With encouraging quotes, thought-provoking prompts and open-ended questions, you can color, relax, have fun AND walk away with practical, tangible actions to further your own personal development. Flex your creative muscles! Coloring prompts the act of slowing down, the act of focusing on one thing, as well as creativity and self-expression. Coloring is both a mental massage AND a trip to the mental gym, at the same time! Get Clarity. Coloring has the ability to get you out of your head, and focus your concentration on something intentional, whether it be an idea, a concept, a thought or a mantra. Each of the 50 illustrations features patterns to color with motivational words. They are hand drawn by our global team of illustrators and designed with varying levels of complexity, perfect for markers, gel pens, watercolors or colored pencils. Relax, rejuvenate and get ready for a creative adventure of self-discovery! What will YOU color and contemplate?