It was fall. And on the night of the big frost, Henry and his dog, Laird Angus McAngus, decided that they must explore the wild and untracked mountains near their house. Before winter set in.

So the next morning they set out, with flags and banners as any good explorers would, and also rope. You always need rope when climbing in the mountains - for safety, Henry said.

I expect you to be home before dark, said Henry's father.

And off they went. They picked their way through dangerous canyons and up steep cliffs, had their lunch, and then trouble began. It proved to be an exciting afternoon for Henry and Angus, much better than Henry's imagination could have made it.

It was fall. And on the night of the big frost, Henry and his dog, Laird Angus McAngus, decided that they must explore the wild and untracked mountains near their house. Before winter set in.

So the next morning they set out, with flags and banners as any good explorers would, and also rope. You always need rope when climbing in the mountains - for safety, Henry said.

I expect you to be home before dark, said Henry's father.

And off they went. They picked their way through dangerous canyons and up steep cliffs, had their lunch, and then trouble began. It proved to be an exciting afternoon for Henry and Angus, much better than Henry's imagination could have made it.

Proven solutions to transform a healthcare system in crisis

Part biography and part clear-eyed examination of a healthcare system in crisis, Hospital, Heal Thyself: One Brilliant Mathematician's Proven Plan for Saving Hospitals, Many Lives. and Billions of Dollars tells the story of enigmatic healthcare visionary Eugene Litvak, whose research and strategies have already been implemented at many top 12-ranked hospitals to save hundreds of millions of dollars and countless thousands of patient lives. While U.S. healthcare costs continue to skyrocket, Litvak's program described in this book offers tested, effective methods to trim those costs while simultaneously improving patient outcomes.

Written by veteran prize-winning healthcare journalist Mark Taylor, this book includes compelling discussion on:

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Litvak's methods have been proven to work in the best hospitals in America and the world. Studies in the top medical journals confirm their success in reducing medical errors; hospital and emergency room overcrowding; nurse and physician burnout and stress and patient mortality rates. They've saved millions of dollars for each hospital adopting them, while improving patient satisfaction and outcomes, nurse retention, hospital efficiency and addressing healthcare disparities and inequities.

Distilling complex ideas into accessible language, Hospital, Heal Thyself: A Mathematician's Proven Plan for Saving American Hospitals Many Lives and Billions of Dollars is a timely, essential read for all medical practitioners and healthcare administrators and staff who want to play their part in transforming modern healthcare, and the world, for the better.

Henry and his dog, Laird Angus McAngus, were fearless explorers. One morning they set out to find an ocean. They took along Henry's explorer's kit and a special new flag from an old shirt.

It may be a long and dangerous trip, he told his mother as they left.

I hope it won't take all day, she said.

Who knows? replied Henry. It could take a year!

And it might have. For like many explorers of oceans, Henry and Angus were cast up on island with no escape. But good explorers are prepared for everything. And these two proved more than equal to the dangers they met, though there were some very tough moments.

David Edwards is a brilliant young lawyer who has traded his law practice for a thriving investment business. In the course of his business, he has stumbled upon the ultimate treasure: gold that was stolen by the Nazis in WWII. David becomes engaged in an international high-stakes game of intrigue, endangering his family and himself as he seeks to liberate this fortune. At the same time, a very wealthy family, who has kept this gold secret for over seventy years, has started the process of retrieving it for themselves.

David is trying to perform a balancing act. While trying to secure this fortune for himself and his family, the pressure on David is mounting. His business is being challenged by forces beyond his control, his family is demanding more and more of his time and attention, and he is certain that he is being followed by at least two groups who want the gold for themselves.

As Edwards chases all over Europe to bring his fortune home, the pressure on him builds. His best friend has been killed, he is being stalked by former Nazis, he is being watched by the Mossad, and he is engaged in a legal battle with bankers trying to steal him blind.

David faces with mounting obstacles to obtaining his fortune. His money has run out, his wife is threatening to leave him, and his world seems to be falling apart.

David is oh-so-close to realizing his dream when he encounters a pressure-packed showdown with the bankers. As The Deal reaches its dizzying final conclusion, David is tempted by a beautiful woman, he is pursued by killers, and he is helped by a surprising ally.

For more than fifty years families have enjoyed reading aloud the adventures of a young boy, Henry, and his dog Angus.

On the night of the blizzard Henry and Laird Angus McAngus (Angus for short) read an exciting book about exploring. And the next morning Henry assembled his equipment for the trip: lunch and flags for claiming all that he planned to discover.

Don't be late coming home, said Henry's mother.

All right-if a bear doesn't catch us, said Henry.

Exploring is hard work. It makes one hungry. It can be a little alarming if one does seem to see a bear. And sometimes, although explorers do not get lost, they are not quite sure which way to go. All of which makes exploring what it is and makes Henry's exploring worth reading about.

Most people have this grave misconception about golf. Most of them think that it is the easiest sport to play. Think about it. You just hit a small ball with a club across the course and drive around in a cool electric cart. However, there is more to the game of golf than just that. It is actually one of the most technical sports in the world, and it all starts with the right equipment, particularly the clubs. There is a reason why golfers have to lug around a huge bag full of clubs every time they have to play. Golfers have to play in different terrains, and they need to use a different club depending on where their balls fall. There are clubs that are best for when the ball fell on a patch of long grass. Others, on the other hand, are useful for when the unfortunate happens and the ball lands in a sand trap. You can also find clubs that players can use when they find their ball in a shallow puddle. If you want to become the best golfer that you can be, you need to have the right set of golf clubs. In this book, you will be learning all about the different kinds of golf clubs. You will learn what they are usually used for, how each one of them behaves, and how to use them properly to get the desired results. As an extra, you will also receive an easy training guide so you can improve your golf form and the strength of your swing. There are also a couple of quick guides about cleaning and maintaining your golf clubs so you can use them for many more years to come. In addition, you will get a bonus chapter, which tackles the dos and don'ts of buying secondhand golf clubs. Most beginners cannot afford to buy brand new golf clubs so secondhand gear is the next best thing. Of course, you can't expect to become an expert right after you read this book. You will need months of practice before you can even play a decent round of golf without throwing your clubs across the green, but at least you will have a better understanding about your gear. If you know how your clubs work, then you are already well on your way towards becoming a decent golfer, and you will start enjoying the game the way it was meant to be played.

Walter Benjamin observed in his writings on the interior that 'tolive means to leave traces.' This interior design theory readerfocuses on just how such traces might manifest themselves. In orderto explore interior design's links to other disciplines, theselected texts reflect a wide range of interests extending beyondthe traditional confines of design and architecture. It isconceived as a matrix, which intersects social, political, psychological, philosophical, technological and gender discourse, with practice issues, such as materials, lighting, colour, furnishing, and the body. The anthology presents a complex andsometimes conflicting terrain, while also creating a distinct bodyof knowledge particular to the interior. Locating theory on theinterior through these multifarious sources, it encourages futurediscourse in an area often marginalised but now emerging in its ownright.

Within the reader individual excerpts are referenced to theirplace in the matrix and sequenced alphabetically. This organisingstrategy resists both a chronological and themed structure in orderto provoke associations and inferences between excerpts. In thisway the book offers the possibility of examining the interior frommultiple vantage points: a disciplinary focus, the spatial andphysical attributes of interiors, historical sequence, and topicalissue based. Excerpts from Thomas Hope, Catherine E. Beecher andHarriet Beecher Stowe, Edith Wharton and Charles Eastlake providecontemporary nineteenth century accounts as the profession emerges, whereas Barbara Penner, Penny Sparke, Charles Rice, Georges Teyssotand Rebecca Houze offer re-interpretations of this period. Thecomplexities of the twentieth-century interior are revealed byRobyn Longhurst, Kevin Melchionne, George Wagner, John MacgregorWise, Joel Sanders and many others.

The golf swing is one of the most essential elements in the game of golf, establishing how successful you will actually be. However, many players have the tendency to look at the golf swing from a general point of view, without actually understanding the science behind it. We wanted to create a book that sheds light on the subject, allowing beginner-level golf players to discover everything there is to know about the ever-important golf swing. Here is a preview of what you will discover in the book... -Basic information about the golf swing - this is particularly useful if you are just diving into the world of golf -Golf swing tips for beginners - these tips are going to help you improve your overall performance -How is the golf swing evaluated by professionals - this kind of evaluation can provide useful information regarding your current performance -Golf swing technique - there are certain steps that you have to follow, in order to improve your technique -Golf swing analysis - how you can analyze the golf swing on your own and use the information obtained to make better shots -Golf simulators - technology behind these, advantages and additional information you might find out to be useful -Swing aids - these can be of tremendous help, especially at the beginning -And much more... Use this book as your faithful guide on the golf swing, at basic level, and do not hesitate to put everything you will find in here, into practice. If you have friends or family members who share a similar interest, do not hesitate to recommend this book to them as well. And, remember, when it comes to the golf swing, there is always room for improvement.

Have you always wanted to learn how to play golf? Does this game appeal to you but you were afraid to give it a try? If you have answered affirmatively to either one of these two questions, you have arrived at this book for all the right reasons. Golf is an amazing game and, with practice, you too can become a great golf player. With the help of this book, you can learn how to play golf, as well as discover the rules of the game and the best tips for beginners. Here is a preview of what you will actually discover in the book... -A quick overview of the game of golf - golf goals, history of golf, professional golf, golf instruction, golf facts etc. -Golf etiquette, rules and penalties - from the first code of rules to modern regulations -Golf equipment - golf balls, golf clubs, golf bags, tees, golf carts, clothing and additional equipment -The game of golf from A to Z - how a game is played, from start to finish -Golf strokes and putting - golf strokes types, science behind golf swings, putting -Types of games and scoring - match & stroke play, par & general scoring, handicap -And many more... What you need to understand is that golf is sport which is both simple and complex at the same time. Whether you remain at an amateur level or you want to become a pro, you will still be your biggest competition. Throughout the book, you will discover plenty of useful advice on how to become the best possible golf player, without looking at other players. The book will teach you that golf takes time to learn but, in the end, all of the cumulated experiences were worth both the energy and time invested. Use this book in order to gain insight into the world of golf and go through all of the chapters, discovering useful information and advice. Do not expect to become an expert at playing golf overnight, as this is not going to happen. Also, keep in mind that this is a guide for beginners, so you cannot expect that it will automatically turn into a pro, such as Tiger Woods. When you would have finished the book, you will already feel like you know a lot of things about the game of golf. However, you need to practice the things presented in the book, in order to get a real feel about the game of golf. Enjoy your reading experience, jotting down any information you have considered to be interesting.

A wise man once said that we learn for as long as we live. When it comes to playing golf, this quote is more than valid. If you have reached the intermediate level, you have accumulated a lot of knowledge and practical experience, but this doesn't mean that the learning process stops here. On the contrary, there is no better moment than the present to improve your golf swing and take your performance to the next level. And the good news is that you have the perfect book here, to guide you through the process. In this book, you will discover a lot of interesting information on the golf swing, along with strategies on how this can be improved. We know how hard you have worked to arrive to this point and now it is time to fine tune your performance. You can use the information included in this book to increase the overall consistency for your shots and enjoy a lower score on the golf course. Here is a preview of what you will discover in the book... -Golf swing - what to expect at intermediate level: biggest problems (such as the lack of consistency), intermediate level scores & fundamental aspects to consider -Golf swing tips - these have been especially chosen for intermediate players, so that you are able to take your performance to the next level; they concern the pre-shot routine, visualization, alignment, course management etc. -Mental training - if want to improve your golf swing, you need to train your mind, just as much as your body; discover the best strategies for mental training in this chapter. -Key elements of a successful golf swing - light grip pressure, one piece takeaway, full shoulder turn etc. -Advanced techniques - this chapter will teach you how to increase your driver distance -How to fix swing faults - intermediate-level errors are presented in detail, along with the corresponding solutions -Importance of posture - why bending at the hips is better than bending at the waist, how to position yourself correctly at address, importance of lower body positioning etc. -And much more... Use your book to refine your golf swing and impress everyone with your overall performance. Do not hesitate to go through all of the chapters and put the information included in them into practice. Also, if you have friends or relatives who share the same interests, make sure to recommend the book to them. Enjoy your read

Have you always wanted to learn how to play golf? Does this game appeal to you but you were afraid to give it a try? If you have answered affirmatively to either one of these two questions, you have arrived at this book for all the right reasons. Golf is an amazing game and, with practice, you too can become a great golf player. With the help of this book, you can learn how to play golf, as well as discover the rules of the game and the best tips for beginners. Here is a preview of what you will actually discover in the book... -A quick overview of the game of golf - golf goals, history of golf, professional golf, golf instruction, golf facts etc. -Golf etiquette, rules and penalties - from the first code of rules to modern regulations -Golf equipment - golf balls, golf clubs, golf bags, tees, golf carts, clothing and additional equipment -The game of golf from A to Z - how a game is played, from start to finish -Golf strokes and putting - golf strokes types, science behind golf swings, putting -Types of games and scoring - match & stroke play, par & general scoring, handicap -And many more... What you need to understand is that golf is sport which is both simple and complex at the same time. Whether you remain at an amateur level or you want to become a pro, you will still be your biggest competition. Throughout the book, you will discover plenty of useful advice on how to become the best possible golf player, without looking at other players. The book will teach you that golf takes time to learn but, in the end, all of the cumulated experiences were worth both the energy and time invested. Use this book in order to gain insight into the world of golf and go through all of the chapters, discovering useful information and advice. Do not expect to become an expert at playing golf overnight, as this is not going to happen. Also, keep in mind that this is a guide for beginners, so you cannot expect that it will automatically turn into a pro, such as Tiger Woods. When you would have finished the book, you will already feel like you know a lot of things about the game of golf. However, you need to practice the things presented in the book, in order to get a real feel about the game of golf. Enjoy your reading experience, jotting down any information you have considered to be interesting.

When you ask avid players about the key aspects of the game of golf, then there is a great chance that they will tell you about the importance of the golf clubs and the iconic golf ball. However, they fail to realize that the shoes on their feet play an essential role on how they play the game. In fact, wearing the wrong kinds of shoes on the course may impede your game and even cause painful injuries in the worst cases. The game of golf, just like other professional sports, requires the use of specialized shoes. In this book, you will learn about the first kinds of golf shoes and how they evolved to being the technological wonders that they are today. You will also learn how to choose the right kind of shoes for your particular needs. Aside from that, you will gain some tips on how to keep them in tip-top shape so they can serve you well for many years. Thank you for taking the time to read this book. I am sure that once you finish reading the last page, you will have a trove of knowledge about golf shoes. In the process, you will gain a better understanding of its importance.

For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. -1 Corinthians 3:11

The New American Commentary series is an exceptionally acclaimed resource for ministers and Bible students who want to understand and expound the Scriptures. Each volume includes:

- Commentary based on the New International Version.
- NIV text printed in the body of the commentary.
- Sound scholarly methodology reflecting capable research in the original languages.
- Interpretation emphasizing the theological unity of each book and Scripture as a whole.
- Readable and applicable exposition.

Mark Taylor's commentary on 1 Corinthians looks at Paul's missionary journey to Corinth where he planted a church and nurtured the new believers for approximately eighteen months. Taylor pays careful attention to the nuances of the English translation (NIV), the Greek text, and the units of meaning that are vital to interpreting this letter. He presents with clarity the range of scholarly opinion regarding the issues in 1 Corinthians and then makes a case for his own views.

When you play golf for the first time, it is practically impossible not to be amazed at how complex it is. There are so many rules to follow, different clubs to be used for different purposes and it always seems like you are missing something. But, as you practice more and more, you begin to get the hang of it. And it gets you. All of a sudden, you find yourself at the next level: intermediate. The good news is that, now, you have all this experience. However, you still have a lot of things to learn. As a wise man once said, learning is never done. This book has been written for all of you golf players out there, who have gone beyond the beginner level and are now on the lookout to take things to the next level. It is filled with exciting information and practical advice, which you can take directly on the golf course or at the practice range. Each chapter contains lessons which are going to benefit your actual golfing experience, so make sure to go through the entire book. Here is a preview of what you will discover in the book... -What does it mean to play golf at intermediate level? -How can you improve your swing and achieve the desired goals? -How to choose the right club for each shot you intend to make -All about recovery shots and sloping lies -How to fix the most common technique errors -How to improve your current putting technique(s), especially with regard to reading the green -How to get the ball out of the sand (sand play technique) -All about approach shots and consistency -Rhythm and tempo in the world of golf -How to achieve maximum distance with your 3-wood club -And much more... Use this book as your faithful guide into the world of intermediate golfing and put all the lessons learned from it to good use. Grow as a golf player and discover new, exciting experiences, both on the golf course and at the practice range. If you have friends who are looking for the same things, do not hesitate to recommend this book to them as well.

A wise person once said that golf is not a sport but rather a way of life. This is quite true, especially if you are seriously interested in reaching the expert level in this sport. Progressing to this level requires dedication, constant practice and the innate desire to succeed, no matter what. You have to be able to stand the competition, working on yourself first and foremost. But, most importantly, you have to refine your skills and abilities, fine tuning yourself as an expert golf player. In this book, we have gathered all the information you need to know, regarding golf and expert level playing. As you move from chapter to chapter, you will discover essential details, as well as practical advice, on what skill refinement is all about. Do not be quick to go from chapter to chapter but, rather, take your time and soak it all in. This is the kind of information that can help you make the difference between success and failure, especially at this particular level. Here is a preview of what you are going to discover in the book... -What does it mean to play golf at expert level? -Refining your golf swing - driving from the tee, perfecting your short game, trying out random practice etc. -How to ensure expert-level contact with the golf ball -How to use mental toughness in order to improve your overall golfing performance -Expert putting - refining your technique with easy-to-follow instructions -The purpose of a golf instructor at expert level -And much more. Use this book as your faithful guide into the world of expert-level golf and do not hesitate to put everything you have read into practice. If you have friends or family members who share a similar interest, make sure to recommend this book to them as well.

Do you struggle with communicating your thoughts, feelings, and ideas?

Have you ever been misunderstood and misinterpreted? Do you sometimes misunderstand or misinterpret the signals you are receiving?

These situations indicate the inability to communicate appropriately, and it can prove to be detrimental in life and your career. You might be surprised at how many opportunities you could be missing out on.

Likewise, a lot of relationships have been ruined because people do not know how to send out the right signals or receive them properly.

What if I told you that communicating is not only simple and straightforward but also easy to master?

However, with so many false information taught by the gurus, it is sometimes hard to cut through the noise. That's where this book comes in.

This book will give you everything you need to become a better and more effective communicator.

The book provides a comprehensive guide on how you can quickly move through conversations, and express yourself in a manner that is conducive to relationship-building and productivity.

In this book, you will discover:

• The foundations of communication, the forms it takes, and the elements that comprise it
• The BIGGEST mistakes people make when communicating
• How to read people and connect with different personality types
• The invisible barriers against effective communication and how to address them
• Secrets to becoming an empathetic listener and conversationalist
• How to Form your message to get your point across effectively
• The art of conveying your thoughts and feelings across different mediums
• How to give useful feedbacks without offending people
• And MUCH more tips on improving your communication skills

The best types of communication are those that are simple and easy to understand. As such, this book aims to provide you with the information you need in a format that is non-demanding, easy to digest, and even easier to apply.

To help you get the hang of the concepts of the book, it provides many real-life scenarios and actual events wherein the principles contained within are easily applied and yield the best possible results for people in a conversation.

Is effective communication complicated or demanding? Not at all With the help of this book, Communication Skills Training, you are on your way to becoming a better, more skilled communicator