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The Enlightened Self
Calin Wheeler was an ordinary kind of guy living an ordinary life until he ventured high up into the Moroccan Atlas Mountains. It was there that he was woken up by a Voice and a light that connected him to God. What he thought he knew about himself, and life was so far removed from the reality of what it is. And that the change that took place was so profound that it when he came down the mountains noy only did he leave the old version of himself of what he once was he became a new person entirely.
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An Ethnographic Study into the Social Organisation of a Small Medium Enterprise a Snapshot from 1983 to 2009
Because of their uniqueness, there cannot ever be enough literature on the organisational life of the Small-Medium Enterprise and its employees, wherever their location and whoever they serve. These legal entities contain an extensive array of social interactions as people form teams, work groups and relationships with others, within the confines of the operational environment and their own personal experience of everyday working life.This book is about one such limited company and one individual who helped to form the SME which remained commercially successful in the engineering sector for over 30 years.The working life of the employees in the SME were researched using an ethnographic approach to frame the social and working interactions into Ceremonial Rites. These rites have already been successfully researched by others and the book adds to that body of work.In the book some rites repeat in a similar manner as has already been discovered. The more modern-day organisations may be able to recognise similar emerging or continuing patterns themselves that were found within the results of the study. Other students now have the opportunity to update and extend this work further in their own qualitative research on Small-Medium Enterprises or Organisational Life.
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Chase, Willow, Tiggy and Barney
Chase, Willow, Tiggy, and Barney is a heartwarming true story that is sure to resonate with cat lovers everywhere. This book takes you on a journey through the lives of four unique cats who brought an array of changes, challenges, and joys to our lives.The story begins with Tiggy, a confident cat who nonchalantly followed us home one day and decided to make our house her own. Next came Barney, whose initially promising relationship with us took a turn when he began exhibiting aggressive behaviour.Willow, a shy and timid cat, joined our family and slowly learned the joys of the outdoors, while Chase, the outgoing explorer, preferred the comforts of indoors and needed gentle persuasion to venture outside.Chase’s story takes a touching turn when, after a change in my work schedule left him alone for longer periods, he began to visit local shops, people’s homes, and most notably, a nearby care home. His presence there became so cherished that one of the residents, deeply missing him after his unfortunate accident, requested a special visit. The reunion between Chase and the resident, brought together in her wheelchair, was a profoundly emotional moment.This book is a tribute to the deep bond between humans and their feline companions, celebrating the unique personality of each cat and the indelible mark they leave on our hearts. Join us on this journey filled with laughter, challenges, and poignant memories, as we recount the unforgettable impact of Chase, Willow, Tiggy, and Barney.
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Candy the Rescue Dog
Does the routine of everyday living make you wonder if God truly sees and cares for you as an individual? You may grasp in theory that God loves all humanity, yet doubt His personal attentiveness to the details of your ordinary life.In this book, Deborah shares profound moments when God intimately connected with her, reaching into the depths of her heart to communicate His unconditional love. His method to convey this timeless message? An anxiety-ridden rescue dog named Candy.God knew this lovable canine mischief-maker would be the perfect instrument to reinforce Deborah’s inherent worth and value. Through humorous stories of Candy’s antics and the ensuing spiritual insights, Deborah unveils how God used an unwanted dog to powerfully transform her perspective.These engaging true stories serve as encouragement for anyone longing to understand God’s complete, unquestionable love for them. Deborah reveals how intricately God orchestrates moments of divine connection for those who seek Him amidst the backdrop of routine. Her poignant reflections highlight how the Creator actively pursues intimate relationships with His beloved children.
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The Year of a Million Dreams
We’ve all heard of Disney World – the most magical place on earth, and the magic and the mystery that surrounds it. We’ve all at some point dreamed of visiting. But what about the people that have actually worked there?The Year of a Million Dreams will take you on a rollercoaster ride through the author’s personal journey following his year working on the International Cultural Representative Programme at The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Experience this fun and personal recollection of navigating the challenges of moving to and working in a foreign country, whilst trying to keep the magic alive.From befriending beloved characters to creating incredible magical moments with guests, this honest and inspiring insight into living and working at the place where magic lives is filled with heart-warming moments, and truly unforgettable experiences!Step in to a literal Year of a Million Dreams!
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Victory Is My Name
Nicola Morrison is an editor and former BBC broadcast journalist, with a compelling and empowering life story to tell. Some of her greatest achievements include scaling the lofty heights of one of the largest news corporations in the world and reporting on some of the biggest breaking news stories of the century. But her biggest accomplishment to date is a personal one – overcoming life’s many challenges and living to tell the tale. From domestic abuse to suicide to the harrowing murder of a beloved relative, Nicola has survived it all. Victory Is My Name, is a story of setbacks and triumph, hardship and victory, challenges and hope.As an optimistic, confident, voice of reason to her peers, Nicola is convinced that many will be surprised to learn of her eventful life experiences and to uncover her deepest insecurities that plagued much of her young and early adult years. She hopes that by bravely sharing her story, it will empower and inspire others to know that they are wonderfully and fearfully made, and that if she can do it, so can you!“I’m not a victim, I am victorious!” – Nicola Morrison
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Story You Don't Want to Read, About People You Don't Want to Meet
No one dreams of becoming a refugee. I know – I was one, a child fleeing war-torn Sarajevo. Though the Bosnian War has faded from global attention, for those it displaced, the struggle persists. Being a refugee is not a one-time event, but a lifelong series of petty humiliations as you chase the elusive prize of acceptance in a new homeland.This collection shares raw stories from refugees like me who now call Canada home. On paper, Canada welcomes diversity; in reality, immigrants often face a glass ceiling that excludes us from full participation. With irony, in this multicultural nation we are made to feel like uncomfortable outcasts burdened by our pasts.You may not want to hear our stories because they highlight bitter truths - that even in an open-armed country, refugees endure judgement and distance. But acknowledging these stories is the first step toward positive change. By reading about our intersecting struggles you become part of the solution helping to shift perspectives and bring us in from the margins. Our histories make some uncomfortable, but are essential to share if we hope to build a more inclusive society.
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No Greater Love
In 1914 the world was plunged into the greatest slaughter of humanity in history. Of the 60,000,000 soldiers who answered the call of King, Kaiser, God and country, 14% or 6,000 per day, died!These were not just big numbers; they were real people. This book tries to capture some of the people who were caught up in this tragedy, and tells their story, often in their own words.Here is revealed the heroism and tragedy of all who went ‘over the top’ between 1914 and 1918.British, German or American, no matter which side of the conflict the individual was involved, the heroism, bravery and sacrifice was the same.
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Great Great Aunt Flo's Travels
From Broughty Ferry in Dundee, Scotland to Melbourne, Australia. After working as a governess in London, this adventurous woman travels to India. Full of tales from a woman who wanted to see the world, this book vividly depicts her life journey in the late 1800s to early 1900s.Born into a successful Scottish family who earned their wealth manufacturing jute in the Dundee mills, she was afforded opportunities to explore. Her stories detail her travels: voyaging between Australia and India by ship and caring for children in the families she worked for along the way.This memoir provides wonderful insights into how drastically life and travel have changed over the last century. Aunt Flo always kept her passport tucked into her undergarments, sure that if trouble struck, she would be safe. Tales like this give a glimpse into her mindset and spirit.
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Mountain People
“You have to love the mountains to live here.” Nevertheless, at seventeen Salva left, returning many years later with Àngels to the family farm. Now it’s a holiday centre.“I was sleeping in the tent. The bear was eating a sheep fifty metres away,” says Mustà, a shepherd who moved to the Pyrenees from Morocco.“Born here… without doctors, without anything.” Josep has never left his mountain village. Once a secretary in Barcelona, his wife María is now the farmer in the family.Five in-depth life stories from the fifteen in Mountain People. Stories of hope in the face of adversity, reflecting our common humanity. Stories that, like the surrounding mountains, will ignite your imagination.
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That Was Then
Seen through the eyes of an Asperger’s female – who can be harder to detect – this immersive memoir shares a fascinating, absorbing, and emotive coming-of-age story. Struggling to appear ‘normal’ amid a dysfunctional family life, the protagonist’s inspirational tale highlights the strengths found in diversity.Experience compelling adventures and experiences that follow her childhood and adolescent journey of self-discovery. With cohesive storytelling that leaves you longing for more, this must-read offers a perspective rarely portrayed in literature, one that both enlightens and entertains. It’s an inside look at success despite adversity as well as a valuable glimpse into the rarely portrayed mind of an Asperger’s girl pushing back against social norms in her quest to thrive as her true self.
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Reality Sucks
Douglas, living a humdrum life in Spokane, Washington, yearning to escape working as an accountant, borderline suicidal, leaves his life behind to pursue his dream of working in entertainment. Hollywood, full of sin, seduces Douglas, distracting him in many ways. The men in the town are quite intoxicating and he exposes some pretty explicit parts of his life while making the transition to Hollywood. Douglas finds his way to cope living with the craziness of Hollywood, but finds himself overcorrecting his life as it was in Spokane.
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