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Stop shouting to be heard. Start leading with substance.We live in the "Age of the Megaphone"a culture where volume is often mistaken for authority, and charisma is conflated with competence. From the open-office floor plans designed to favor the gregarious to the "executive presence" coaching that tells us to take up more space, the message is clear: to succeed, you must be loud.But this "Extrovert Ideal" is leading us off a cliff. Organizations are suffering from "groupthink," innovation is stalling in the noise, and the most capable minds are burning out from the exhaustion of performative work.The Silent Shift is a manifesto for a new kind of power. It is not a call for shyness or a rejection of social connection, but a return to thoughtful, deliberate progress. Drawing on neuroscience, history, and organizational psychology, this book reveals why the most effective influence doesnt come from the loudest voice in the room, but from the most substantial one.In this book, you will discover:The Power of the Pause: How to use strategic silence to override reactive instincts and reclaim your biological "prefrontal" authority. The Architecture of Observation: Why "watching the world while others are talking to it" allows you to diagnose systemic flaws that broadcasters miss. Precision over Pitch: How to master the "economy of words" to ensure that when you speak, your insights carry the weight of undeniable truth. Leading from the Middle: Strategies for building "power with" others through trust and competence rather than "power over" them through title and noise. The Quiet Brand: How to build a sustainable digital legacy by choosing high-intention signal over algorithm-driven noise. Whether you are an introvert tired of "masking" to fit in or a leader who realizes that your megaphone is draining your team, The Silent Shift offers a roadmap to a quieter, more potent form of authority.The age of the megaphone is ending. The age of the mind is beginning. Its time to join the Quiet Revolution.

He was finally becoming the player everyone expected. Then one bad landing changed everything.Luka Petrov has spent years fighting for his place in professional basketball, and now that he is finally breaking through, a devastating knee injury threatens to take it all away. His season is over. His future with the team is uncertain. And if he loses his contract, he could lose far more than the game he loves.Elena Morales has built her career on discipline, boundaries, and never letting emotion interfere with her work. As the physical therapist guiding Luka through recovery, she knows exactly how dangerous false hope can be. What she does not expect is the man beneath the athlete. Driven. guarded. terrified. And impossible to forget.As the pressure around Lukas recovery grows, so does the connection neither of them can afford. Every rehab session pulls them closer. Every setback raises the stakes. And with the clock ticking on his future, Luka and Elena are forced to confront what they really want when survival is no longer the only goal.Emotional, intimate, and full of hard won hope, No Place But Here is a contemporary basketball romance about injury, ambition, fear, and choosing love when nothing feels secure.

Maris Donovan knows how to make a moment look bigger than life.As a social media assistant for her colleges powerhouse football program, she spends her days filming stadium lights, game-day glory, and the polished image of the team everyone on campus worships.But behind the camera, Maris wants something bigger for herself too. Something unforgettable. Something that proves her life is moving toward more than ordinary.When star quarterback Stellan Cross starts giving her the kind of attention other girls would kill for, Maris is pulled straight into the bright, intoxicating world she has always been drawn to. He is magnetic, talented, and impossible to ignore. Being chosen by him feels like stepping into the kind of story that looks extraordinary from the outside.Then there is Rowan Mercer, the teams young assistant coach. Quiet, sharp, and impossible to impress, Rowan sees through the spectacle of college football and, somehow, through Maris too. The more time she spends with him, the more she begins to question whether the loudest kind of love is really the deepest one.Caught between the life that glitters and the one that feels true, Maris must confront the hardest truth of all: maybe the person she is really choosing is herself.What the Cameras Miss is a dramatic contemporary football romance about longing, visibility, emotional growth, and discovering that being truly seen is not a lesser kind of love. It is the real thing.

Silence is the loudest symptom. In the neon haze of a metropolis where every breath is saturated with digital noise, reality has suffered a critical failure. The city that never slept has suddenly begun to freeze in a haunting stupor. Here, the screen is no longer just a toolit has become an extension of the nervous system, and ultimately, its trap.Mark is an ordinary paramedic, no stranger to the sight of blood and pain. But this time, medicine is powerless, and old protocols are obsolete. A strange epidemic is tearing through the streets: the boundary between human consciousness and the flickering light of displays is vanishing.When the world returns the status "404: Person Not Found," survival becomes a matter of what you can manage to... see. Around Mark, the world he knew shatters into fragments that can never be pieced back together, as the silence grows as thick as a shroud.Will you close your eyes before the city goes finally mute, or will your identity also dissolve into the infinite digital noise?

Um romance terno e divertido que nos ensina o que, no fundo, todos os amantes de gatos já sabem de cor: ter um pequeno felino ao lado pode mesmo mudar a nossa vida. Para melhor.Uma história doce e mágica que vai aquecer os nossos coraçes.Esta historia começa com um gatinho de seis semanas, de nariz sujo, olhos verdes brilhantes e pelo preto eriçado, a vaguear sozinho, a chuva, pelas ruas de uma cidade. No sabe aonde o levara o seu percurso ou com quem se cruzara, mas so muitas as historias e as pessoas que ja o esperam, para juntos percorrerem esse caminho: a jovem Matilde, vitima de bullying pelos colegas de escola; Diana e Paolo, almas solitarias destinadas a unir-se; Mario, um estafeta que ficou sem emprego e sem casa; Demir, um rapaz de coraço enorme e grandes sonhos; Teresa, uma idosa que precisa de companhia; e Elena, uma mulher com uma carreira brilhante, mas infeliz. Para eles, o protagonista desta fabula sera o fiel companheiro que lhes trara conforto nos momentos dificeis, a presença que os ajudara a encontrar coragem para dar aquele passo importante, o amigo em quem podero confiar nos momentos de solido. Mas ele no sabe tudo isto, porque ainda e um gatinho e isto e apenas o começo. O começo da historia do gato dos sete nomes.Os elogios da critica:Um romance envolvente e uma homenagem aos nossos adorados gatos. LiberoNas paginas de O Gato dos Sete Nomes, as historias das personagens abordam temas profundamente atuais que tocam a todos, contados com delicadeza atraves da vida de um gato. RAI TGR LazioUma leitura agradavel e fluida, em que as sete historias, tal como as famosas sete vidas dos gatos, nos fazem refletir sobre como um gato, mesmo que no salve o mundo, e capaz de mudar silenciosamente o curso das pequenas coisas. Il MessaggeroUm fenomeno com milhes de visualizaçes, Federico Santaiti, realizador e conceituado criador de conteudos, leva o leitor numa viagem pelo extraordinario e singular mundo dos gatos. Atraves de um enredo envolvente, as historias de sete pessoas entrelaçam-se na perfeiço com as "sete vidas" de um gato preto que, nas diferentes vidas dos protagonistas do romance, surge como resposta no preciso momento em que alguem precisa dele. Libero

In Silico Modelling and Simulation for Diabetes Therapy is an exploratory study positioned at the intersection of pharmacology, systems biology, and biomedical engineering. The book demonstrates how in silico approaches support a better understanding of diabetes pathophysiology, insulin kinetics, and drugreceptor interactions while reducing reliance on costly, time-intensive clinical trials.The book begins with core concepts of in silico modelling before examining mechanisms of diabetes and existing care technologies, such as glucose monitoring systems, insulin pumps, artificial pancreas systems, and closed-loop control algorithms. It provides practical coverage of computational tools, including MATLAB, Simulink, COPASI, and Cell Designer, supported by case studies on insulin dosing, therapy optimisation, and data-driven modelling. Ethical, regulatory, and patient privacy considerations are discussed alongside emerging trends such as AI-driven modelling, virtual clinical trials, and personalised diabetes management.Key FeaturesExplains in silico modelling principles for diabetes research and therapy designProvides integrated disease mechanisms, insulin kinetics, and drugreceptor interactionsReal-world case studies demonstrating the practical use of computational toolsAddresses regulatory, ethical, and data privacy considerations in digital healthHighlights future directions, including AI and personalised diabetes care

Jenny was a ruby, as was her sister and her mother. Her father was a sapphire as was her brother. Ruby and Sapphire were what the girls in her high school nicknamed their loveliest and most handsome schoolmates. But as lovely and handsome, most of them were selfish, self-obsessed snobs, never above ridiculing anyone they considered beneath them. Jenny was the exception. She never joined in their pranks, or snickered or looked down on anyone less fortunate, no matter how hard they tried to pull her in. They tolerated her because she was beautiful, talented, intelligent, sharp-witted, and her parents were among the wealthiest in the town. Even when she chose as her closest friend, the plainest girl in school, they turned a blind eye, because her fairness and kindness extended to them as well. Jenny had everything, beauty, brains, wealth, a promising future beginning with the most prestigious college her parents could well afford. She had everything, except for the boy she admired, and whose affection she yearned for. No one knew, not even Lilac, her closest friend. Certainly none of the Rubies. The boys name was Ronald Leonard Chapman, and he lived a few blocks from her, which might as well have been the moon. She had never seen him before that afternoon at a baseball game in the towns major league ball park. Her parents had procured front row seating for her brother James and two of his friends, avid baseball fans like himself. He was older than her by three years, and since the day she began to walk, she had followed him everywhere around their home. They had remained close over the years. He had always been kind, never teased her as her older sibling, Eleanor. It was natural, when one of his friends had to forego the game, that her brother should ask her to take his place and join him. She might not be alive today, eight years later, Jenny thought, treading her comb through waves of short silky dark blonde hair, if it was not for Ron who happened to be sitting beside her that afternoon. Shed hardly noticed him, except for the cane that had caught her eye as she bent to re-tie the shoe lace that had come undone on her left sneaker. His teenage face, somewhat drawn and sallow, would be a memory long lost and gone, if during an unforgettable pitch, the ball had not shot like a rocket toward her head, and this stranger had pushed her to the side so that it impacted his collar bone, instead of cracking her skull.

When emotion grows, the heart begins to bloom.In Blooming Affections, the second book in the Inked Heart, Blooded Pen series, Devron Collick explores the intensity and complexity of love in all its forms. From the gentle warmth of admiration to the overwhelming pull of passion, these poems reflect the moments when affection takes root and flourishes.Through vivid imagery and heartfelt reflection, this collection captures the beauty of connectionthose fleeting yet powerful experiences that shape relationships and deepen our understanding of ourselves and others.Both romantic and contemplative, Blooming Affections celebrates loves ability to inspire, transform, and challenge the soul.

Not all gardens survive the storm.The Withered explores the painful transformation that occurs when love deteriorates and relationships crumble. In this raw and unflinching collection, Devron Collick examines the emotional scars left behind by broken bonds, fractured trust, and lingering memories.These poems walk through the quiet ruins of what once felt eternalcapturing the loneliness, reflection, and inner battles that follow the end of something deeply meaningful.Yet even in its darkness, The Withered reveals a deeper truth: the human heart may break, but it never stops searching for meaning.

Growth rarely happens without struggle.In Hopes Garden, Devron Collick explores the emotional landscape between despair and renewal. This deeply reflective collection confronts the darker corners of the human experienceloss, regret, memory, and transformationwhile searching for the seeds of hope buried beneath them.Each poem acts as a quiet meditation on resilience, exploring how the human spirit endures even when the world feels fractured.Within the shadows of hardship, something unexpected begins to grow.Hopes Garden reminds readers that healing is rarely immediate, but even the smallest seed of hope can eventually bloom.

When Kate walked into the office of Nora Hamilton, the powerful futa who held the fate of her fathers company in her hands, she expected a business negotiation. Instead, she was met with a proposition that would change her life forever. Nora was willing to approve the loan that would save Kates father. And all she wanted for it was for Kate to carry her child

Im Jahr 2025 verandert sich alles.Uber Nacht erscheinen gigantische, unbekannte Raumschiffe am Himmel uber Europa. Satelliten fallen aus, Kommunikation bricht zusammen und ganze Stadte versinken im Chaos. Niemand wei, wer sie sind oder warum sie gekommen sind.Als ein mysterioses Objekt in der Nahe von Berlin absturzt, wird das Gebiet sofort vom Militar abgesperrt. Doch innerhalb der zerstorten Zone kampfen Uberlebende ums Uberleben zwischen Angst, Dunkelheit und den unheimlichen Spuren einer fremden Technologie.Der junge Ingenieur Lukas Weber und die Medizinstudentin Anna Keller entdecken Hinweise darauf, dass die Besucher nicht zufallig hier sind und dass ihre Ankunft nur der Anfang von etwas viel Groerem ist.Wahrend internationale Militarkrafte verzweifelt versuchen, die Situation unter Kontrolle zu bringen, tauchen Berichte uber weitere Landungen in abgelegenen Regionen der Erde auf.Die Menschheit steht vor ihrer groten Frage:Sind die Besucher Retter oder die Vorboten eines interstellaren Krieges?

Primeiro romance de Édouard Louis, uma obra de ficção autobiográfica poderosa e comovente sobre o universo familiar e a infância, que valeu ao autor o imediato aplauso da crítica e a fama internacion

On lappelle la Guillotine. Dans les salons feutrés de la Place Vendôme, Alix Bellefond tranche net les contrats qui menacent limage immaculée de la Maison Verlaine. Quand un scandale éclate autour de

Crown Princess Bernice of Philodendria needs to marry a prince (preferably handsome) in order to produce her own little heirs to the throne. Randolph, a fire-breathing dragon with heartburn, wants to open a vegetarian restaurant. And Theo, currently a political science major whos already failed at college several times, would just like to get his older brother Sylvester off his back. This unlikely trio combines forces to prove that anything can happen, not just once, or even twice, but thrice upon a time.

SPFBO 2022 FinalistBBNYA 2022 FinalistIndie Ink Award Winner 2022 for Best Setting and Wittiest Character When the saints fail, the sinners step up.Cruel gods rule the steam-powered city of Chime, demanding worship and tribute from their mortal subjects. Kayl lost her faith in them long ago, and now seeks to protect vulnerable and downtrodden mortals from their gods whims. But when Kayl discovers powers that she didnt know she had-and destroys a mortals soul by accident-she becomes Chimes most wanted.Quens job was to pursue sinners, until the visions started. Haunted by foreboding images of his beloved citys destruction, Quen hunts soul-sucking creatures made of aether who prey on its citizens-and Kayl is his number one target.To ensure Chimes future, Kayl and Quen must discover the truth of Kayls divine abilities before the gods take matters into their own hands.For a city that bows to cruel gods, itll take godless heathens to save it.The Thirteenth Hour is the first book in The Cruel Gods series-a gaslamp fantasy featuring magical portals, gothic cosmic deities, quaint Britishisms, and steampunk vibes. This is an adult book containing strong language and mature themes that some readers may find disturbing. For a full list of content warnings, visit Trudie Skiess website.

Jenny and John are supernatural beings. They can transform the world and everything in it. But they were naughty and used these powers for their own pleasures, even if they convinced themselves that it was helping people but deep down they fulfilled all their fantasies.

Numerous long and short books have discussed about sales and selling. Many famous people including celebrities and business tycoons have written books about sales and selling. But one thing I hardly see discussed if ever is sales as a business. This is better known as the commission system where you sell your selling skills not as an employee of a company but as a contractor or business partner. This book discusses this kind of business as well as the real importance of sales skills in a business. Also, in a slight deviation, this book would also discuss sales in one of its most basic form: grocery sales and the various ways to improve it...

A knights quest through magic and deceptionwhere love may be the deadliest illusion of all. In the haunted depths of Shadowmere Forest, where mist coils through ancient oaks and magic shapes every shadow, Sir Wanlass rides toward a destiny he barely understands. Once the most celebrated knight of Regoddin, he now pushes through exhaustion, doubt, and wounds of body and soulall for the sake of Modron, the enigmatic pagan queen whose love has bound his heart and driven him into peril. But the quest set before him is unlike any tale sung in the halls of kings. Here, strength is tested not only by blade, but by mercy, humility, and the courage to face longburied truths. Guidedand tormentedby the mischievous Puca siblings, Wanlass must battle monstrous creatures born of enchantment, confront riddles that threaten his very identity, and navigate deceptions woven so intricately that even his noble purpose begins to blur. As the forest tightens its grip and the line between salvation and ruin thins, Wanlass discovers that the greatest foe may not be the beasts lurking in the dark, but the illusions he clings toand the terrible price of love pursued at any cost. "Broken Lance" is a rich, atmospheric tale of chivalry, enchantment, and the perilous trials that shape the true measure of a knight.

Although school in Bartolinia is compulsory throughout the entire year, the elf Bo dreams of adventures far beyond the classroom and the strictly regulated life of elves. He is especially fascinated by the stulti, as the Bartolini call humans, even though any contact with them is strictly forbidden. Instead of devoting himself to the study of botany, Bo skips classes and joins elves who have long since left school behind. Yet no one has ever impressed him as much as Luka, the son of a stulti on whose farm Bos family lives. When Bos father discovers this friendship, he is horrified, for it is considered a threat to all of Bartolinia. Bo then makes a rash decision: he flees to the sea to become a sailor. While he wanders across the oceans, an unprecedented danger rises over Bartolinia. Greedy investors plan to destroy the mulberry forest where the goddess Natura lives. With her disappearance, the world of the elves would vanish as well. But Bo soon realizes that his place is not on the sea, but in the vastness of the Pannonian Plain. With Lukas help, he begins the fight against the foreign investors who, out of pure greed, disregard nature. Saved at the very last moment, Natura grants the young elf something unique as a sign of gratitude. And so, after countless centuries, Bo becomes the first elf with wingsa symbol of hope, courage, and the friendship between humans and nature.