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Everyone has an identity that is shaped by the world around them. Yet few are aware of the immense untapped power of all the social and cultural forces around them and how these forces can be redirected to create the change they want in life.Exceptional Futures empowers readers to use the power of their identity to design positive change. Readers are introduced to a Slingshot Quest, a framework that helps readers tap into their curiosity in the form of a guiding question. Through engaging stories and thought-provoking reflection exercises, readers will be able to: * Build their awareness around the different social and cultural factors that make them unique and how they can use these factors to their advantage* Find alignment between their life and the life they want to lead by crafting a powerful vision for change* Design iterative, action-oriented strategies that help readers learn from their discoveriesDr. Victoria Shiroma Wilson has created a culturally-sustainable approach to change that allows readers to gain clarity and dynamically calibrate as they move closer to their objectives. This book is an essential toolkit for readers to design their exceptional futures. Let your quest begin!

Get ready for a wild ride from Barsa-Kelmes to Silicon Valley.Barsa Kelmes: The Nomads Return follows Professor Ansar Tolengitovich, a disillusioned molecular biologist in Kazakhstan, who uses biomaterials for cloning. The Professor ends up cloning Kenesary, the tragically decapitated last khan of the Kazakhs. Afterwards, he finds Tomyris, a volunteer surrogate mother, and chooses the island of Barsa-Kelmes to manufacture a hero to revive the nomadic civilization. Kenesary moves to the United Kingdom to study. He meets a Uyghur tightrope-walker who has been brainwashed to believe he is a reincarnation of Amursana, the last prince of Jungars, and historically, Kenesary's own uncle. Seeking legitimacy, the pair seek out the Queen, and try to gain royal status. This puts them in the crosshairs of a Russian agent and Kazakh president Qozganov, who are not excited about having these "e;pretenders"e; back on the political steppe. Their continuing adventures lead them to many questions. Who is really behind Kenesary and Amursana's re-creation? What is the true secret of the Eternal Head that privately rules Russia? Can they sidestep trouble and revive the nomadic way of life in the modern world or will the new Kenesary get into trouble again?

If alarms didn't exist, I'm afraid I would never wake up.Performance captures moments of despair, insecurity, and wisdom through poems, songs, and drawings. In her debut collection, Jul pulls back the curtain and invites the reader on her path of growth, sharing intimate experiences of grief, jealousy, anger, and heartbreak. Inside these pages, readers will delve into how we all put on a performance when we feel like we can't act as our most authentic selves, highlighting the reality of healing, empowerment, and acceptance. Performance takes readers through a journey of raw emotions and growing pains that many of us face, and illustrates how, although vulnerability is difficult, it is ultimately the key to getting back up over and over again, and choosing yourself.

Are you ready to unlock your hidden potential? Do you want to empower yourself and discover how to manifest your definition of success regardless of your background or the specific obstacles holding you back? Reading Shift Your Paradigm is a huge step in the right direction. See this as a tool to help you on your path towards shifting your paradigms. Your empowered paradigms will significantly increase your ability to achieve success, have meaningful relationships, make a difference to society and secure a fulfilling and happy life. Within the pages of Shift Your Paradigm, you'll find stories about:How your paradigm is created, what factors impact it, and how you can take control of itWhat factors allowed Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and other leaders to become larger-than-life figuresWhy society works the way it does and what you can do to positively impact itThe importance and power of close relationships with yourself, family, and others Author Dionis Rodriguez shares this information, interwoven with stories from his own life, in the hopes that you will build the foundation you need to unlock your full and powerful potential.

Catching 22 is a story of a trout bum dropping everything to embark on a quest in search of something greater. Zach Christiansen wrote this memoir to release an untold story buried deep within, to express the raw emotion of a depressed college graduate, and to bring awareness to the non-traditional adventures available in the world of fly fishing. Join Zach Christiansen on his journey; exploring questions of history, conservation, and the underrepresented species of trout that are hanging on to their genetic purity by a thread. Christiansen hopes to instill the audience with the same sort of passion and excitement that he has for untamed places and wild fish, ultimately inspiring them to be vulnerable, adventurous, and true to themselves. Some of the native trout stories you'll hear in this book include... Traversing New Mexican slot canyons in search of wild Gila trout. Pack rafting the remote Montana wilderness to target Bull Trout.Exploring unnamed Alaskan lakes while casting for Arctic char. This book is for those that enjoy off the beaten path adventures, the history and conservation of wild species, and unexpected mishaps of days on the water!

The Earth is Dying. How would you choose who gets to live? It is the mid-22nd century, a time in which humankind has reached a point of no return with respect to the destruction of its habitat on Earth. The only ray of hope is the Human Resiliency Program-a conglomeration of government sponsored efforts to preserve human life until such time as the Earth is able to recover. Unfortunately, the program's projects are only capable of saving small, select members of the population, and the competition to assess into and remain in those programs is fierce. Sam Richmond is one of the lucky few who has made it into one of these programs. However, his elation is short-lived as people close to him disappear, his headquarters is attacked, and he learns of a plot to selectively destroy nearly all remaining human life on the planet. Sam must unravel complex misinformation and find clues that will lead him to the source of the disappearances and the one person capable of salvaging civilization.

In Running Away from Home, Tracy Burger explores her lifelong dispassionate relationship with her mother; why she couldn't connect with her mom during the last five years of her life and her desperate need to please her.Many of us who grew up in the seventies saw the perfect home exemplified on afternoon TV reruns. Supportive mothers rendered a stable presence, empathizing with their children while providing the required safety net for their experiences and needs. This wasn't how author Tracy Burger experienced it.This story will inspire personal reflection and open dialogue on important topics like:Childhood emotional neglect - what it is and how it can manifest in adultsDepression - removing the stigma and silenceDysfunctional family dynamics - acceptance of less-than-healthy family relationshipsReaders will relate to Burger's portrayal of familial relationships and be inspired by the vulnerable telling of an average woman's story. If you are a lover of memoirs or true-life stories, this book is a must-read.

Do you care about what happens to life on Earth? Are you concerned that what we are doing is unsustainable? Do you want to practice sustainability, but aren't clear how?In Silent Seasons, author Laura Evans demystifies how current sustainability approaches are not working through the lessons she learned as an environmental law firm lawyer, government agency lawyer, consultant, nonprofit staffer, and human surviving a global pandemic.This book combines thought leadership, personal stories, and legal information to teach you:Summaries of specific environmental laws like the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.How the current U.S. environmental law system is organized and failing us all.How you can benefit from personal sustainability lessons Laura learned along the way.How to create a broader framework for addressing current problems like climate change, water pollution, air pollution, species extinction, and more.How to make chicken noodle soup.The stories and lessons in this book will give you broader perspectives and new ways of thinking about sustainability, which will empower us all to move toward a more healthy and sustainable future together.

It is high time we close the gender leadership gap so that women can leap across the missing rung of the corporate ladder once and for all. What if we could do this by taking the "e;aha"e; moments other women have experienced in the workplace, applying the lessons learned from those experiences to our own careers?Hannah Menzner's Glass Ceiling Epiphanies shares moments of discovery that completely changed the career trajectory for women in business, teaching you to apply those lessons and to harness your own epiphanies. In this book, you will learn about fighting for your own career (through courage, negotiation, resiliency, and humility) and how to fight for others (through advocacy, mentorship, transparency, and positivity). You'll read stories such as:How Kendra Scott went from a college dropout to the CEO of a billion dollar jewelry brandHow Carly Fiorina prepared for and conquered an uncomfortable client meeting at a strip clubHow Dara Treseder utilized surprising feedback to make a radical career pivoti We shouldn't have to repeat each other's mistakes and continue to learn the hard way. By sharing our Glass Ceiling Epiphanies, more women can make it to the top.

Ever wonder who the successful person is behind the big headlines and accolades? Dr. Samuel U. Rodgers often quoted Henry David Thoreau's statement that most men "e;lead lives of quiet desperation"e;. My father courageously chose another path. More Than a Doctor: The Extraordinary Life of Samuel Ulysses Rodgers demonstrates, through family stories of triumph over adversity, that core family values are the cornerstone of character essential to integrity-filled leadership. It explores questions such as:What experiences produce perseverance and a selfless life of dedication?What does true success in leadership look like?Who ultimately succeeds in transforming hearts, lives, communities, and institutions?A trip back home to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center sparked a quest in author and daughter Rosalyn Rodgers Moore for others to know that he was more than his achievements. She realized that understanding her father's early beginnings was key to understanding the longevity of his vision - a vision that went well beyond the results that garnered the many professional accolades bestowed upon him. More than a Doctor is a telling story of the choices, places and people that created a reform-minded doctor, great father and imperfect, yet exceptional, human being.

Just when he thought his life ended, something else began. Lauren DiTullio's When a Soul Walks tells the story of Edward Long, a brilliant neurosurgeon whose career is tragically cut short. Three months after his brain tumor diagnosis, Edward succumbs to his illness and leaves his family behind...that is, in World One. Edward ends up in a purgatory known as the Waiting Room. Here, he attempts to heal from past traumas, facing the feelings he was taught to avoid, while growing into the person he's destined to become. With the help of a Saint, he travels to different worlds and is put through tests where he encounters people from his previous lives.Edward's memories are distorted on his travels between worlds. It is through the process of recovering his memories that he becomes closer to finding out why all of this matters, and who he truly is.Can Edward break the generational cycles that shaped him? Are humans truly capable of change? And how many lifetimes will it take to fix the damaged parts of himself?

Kelly Colon's debut novel, Life Interrupted, recounts the story of Abby & Claire, two women working for Marin Biotech; a life science company at the heart of the pandemic outbreak in Boston, Massachusetts.When the news of the outbreak hits their company and the realization that their networking event was the catalyst of the outbreak in Boston, Abby and Claire quickly realize this will not only impact their company but all of Massachusetts. Little could they have envisioned just how close to home this pandemic would hit or how difficult it would be juggling the responsibilities they have to their lives, their careers, and the very survival of their families.When the priorities that seemed so critical and the careers they fought so hard to achieve are completely upended, how will they manage? Do both women walk away from the life they've built or will Abby and Claire find compromise and a life no longer interrupted?

In Fathering Together: Living a Connected Dad Life, author Brian Anderson captures the stories of dozens of dads who are striving for healthier and stronger relationships. Their stories highlight a new narrative for fatherhood, one based in servant-leadership that goes beyond the stereotypical role of "e;breadwinner."e;Challenging yourself to step beyond the traditional narratives of fatherhood can be frightening, but there is comfort in knowing there is a large community of dads with the same goals. Read Fathering Together and join the community!

After more than a decade in the corporate world, Candice now helps executives match their professions to who they truly are and have a clear path to reach their goals. She will inspire you by helping you become who you were meant to be. She is the strategic partner you have been looking for. Candice is an entrepreneur, a dreamer, a big-picture thinker, and a guide to your journey. When she is not coaching, or writing, you can find her hanging out with her family, skiing with her girlfriends, on sushi dates with her husbands, and taking long walks with her Brittany Spaniel.

Do you ever seek to understand why you do the things you do? Are you looking to inject purpose into your life?In Pivot Points: Living a Purpose Oriented Life, Doug Colvard provides you with a unique ability to peer inside the life of a normal person who deals with everyday issues-loss, love, betrayal, mentorship, and struggle to name a few. Doug shares stories from his life to empower you to think more critically about your own life and show you a way to find yourself in the process.With this book, you will:Learn to find validation, internallyDiscover your authentic selfEmbark on a journey toward growth, self-discovery, fulfillment and purposei Let Pivot Points be your guidebook for discovering things you didn't realize about yourself. You will be inspired to turn your gaze more inward and learn to appreciate the nuances of life.

"e;He is my son. A person. He is not a condition or a statistic. He's my son."e;Mary Beth Moore chose to have hope in a situation experts deemed hopeless. She was encouraged to abort her son when an ultrasound revealed the presence of multiple disabilities. Years later, experts education said the limitations of the school system could not be changed to meet her son's needs. Again, Mary Beth chose to have hope. Unwanted is a powerful story about one mom's journey to make the world a better place for her son. Full of heartbreak, grit, and triumph, it raises awareness for disability rights and advocates for the human right to belong.The presence of disabilities is a natural part of humanity, and in no way makes someone less worthy of living a full, inclusive life. Children with disabilities face pervasive discrimination and systemic segregation in school systems across the United States and around the world. Unwanted explores the evolution of special education law, research on creating inclusive classrooms, and real-world stories of families and teachers actively fighting to protect the rights of children with disabilities in our education system.

What is the most important ingredient for living a long and happy life? The Harvard Study of Adult Development-the longest-running study of human happiness-has identified the essential habits for achieving that goal. The most important practice? Intimacy.In Expansive Intimacy: How "e;Tough Guys"e; Defeat Burnout, Jim Young explores the rules of masculinity that force men into a false choice: either face shame by embracing their inner desires for meaningful connection, or invite burnout by following the harsh rules that require men to shun emotions and emphasize achievement. With both levity and gravity, Jim walks us through his years-long journey through burnout, along with stories and lessons of how other men have boldly escaped burnout by embracing a new way to be tough-through Expansive Intimacy.Jim Young is a former corporate leader, an executive coach, a keynote speaker, and a professional comedian. You can learn more about his work at www.thecenteredcoach.com.

"e;Be yourself; you finally have the opportunity."e;Keith has spent his life pretending to be something that he is not; straight. But after meeting Toby, his first boyfriend, and falling head-over-heels, he finds the strength and courage to step out of the closest and live his truth with pride. For months, everything seems perfect. Until Toby pulls the rug out from below his feet and Keith stumbles through a web of secrets and lies that leave him standing on shaky ground and questioning everything about the man he thought was the love of his life, and his own judgment. Problems of Our Own, by Stephen Ford, is a story that touches upon the real-life struggles of those who are part of the LGBTQ+ community and the highs and lows of falling in love. Readers will join Keith on his journey as he deals with issues revolving around mental health, relationships, homophobia, and trauma. Problems of Our Own is Keith's story, but it speaks to the experiences and lives of millions within the LGBTQ+ community who struggle with these same issues and need to know that they are not alone.

It's My Pleasure challenges what it means to have sex-positive attitudes in a country with a history and current reality of white supremacy. In her debut book, Asebiomo traces the myths and misinformation of sex positivity back to racism, homophobia, transphobia, white settler colonialism and capitalism.i It deconstructs myths like:You must be having sex to be sex positive.Talking about sex with young people will encourage them to be sexually active.Pleasure should be a luxury.Intended as a tool to examine the harmful beliefs we have about sex and how these beliefs are in service of oppressive systems, It's My Pleasure includes the real experiences of sexuality educators, university professors, psychologists, sex workers, sexual health advocates and social justice organizers. This book urges readers to reflect on their own sex education while also guiding them in reimagining their own paths towards freedom and liberation.

Did you know that cashless and contactless transactions increased by over 30% during 2020-2021? More than a third of consumers report that they never use cash to make purchases. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technologies improve, their effects on society include shifting how people all over the world buy and sell goods and services. However, the seemingly simple shift to automation and digitization raises complex ethical questions of how consumers will be affected. In this book, author Brian Asingia explores how technology and ethics will coexist in an increasingly cashless future, considering questions such as:How will more than 1.7 billion "e;unbanked"e; consumers adapt to a cashless society?What are the benefits and challenges of going cashless, and how can an ethical cashless society address challenges?How does the anonymity of cryptocurrency level the playing field for consumers of different socioeconomic backgrounds?How can tech creators ensure that AI is as unbiased as possible?In Cashless Society 101: A Practical (Values to Action) Guide to Ethical Leadership and Inclusive Innovation, author Brian Asingia takes an in-depth look at these critical issues, and explores how an increasingly cashless world may transform our global society.ABOUT THE AUTHOR, ASINGIAAfter beginning his career on Wall Street, Brian Asingia branched out to work in the intersection between technology, finance, business, and the arts. He has consulted for startups, governments, diplomats, educational institutions, and programs. Asingia is now the CEO and co-founder of the DreamGalaxy Platform, an innovation studio that trains, advises, and funds ethical entrepreneurial leaders to launch, grow, and scale inclusive innovations. Always fascinated by modern ethics and the idea of a cashless society, Asingia turned his attention to writing. He was inspired to pen Cashless Society 101: A Practical (Values to Action) Guide to Ethical Leadership and Inclusive Innovation to inspire and engage the next generation of ethical entrepreneurial leaders around the world.