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04.19.17



UX LifecycleThe Business Guide to Implementing Great Software User Experiences




This book is for organizations starting their UX journey. It will help to address the basics such as defining what UX is; the importance of research; how UX is a process and not a job title; and where business value comes from improving efficiency, effectiveness, and satisfaction.


There is practical guidance for building a business case and identifying the key investments required in people and process that will bring about the change needed to deliver success. Implementing UX is brought to life through the UX Lifecycle, a methodology framework that was born out of real life successes. At the heart of the UX process is the most important stakeholder - the user!

Clive and Jeremy have helped businesses from start-ups to enterprises derive value from UX.


While running their own UX consultancy, they created and applied the UX Lifecycle. Since then they have both continued to grow their knowledge through implementing UX solutions and learning from others.


This book will answer the questions that they have been asked time and again by businesses seeking to embrace and leverage UX.



04.19.17



Up from Slavery




Up from Slavery is the 1901 autobiography of Booker T. Washington detailing his slow and steady rise from a slave child during the Civil War, to the difficulties and obstacles he overcame to get an education at the new Hampton University, to his work establishing vocational schools - most notably the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama - to help black people and other disadvantaged minorities learn useful, marketable skills and work to pull themselves, as a race, up by the bootstraps.


He reflects on the generosity of both teachers and philanthropists who helped in educating blacks and native Americans. He describes his efforts to instill manners, breeding, health and a feeling of dignity to students.


His educational philosophy stresses combining academic subjects with learning a trade (something which is reminiscent of the educational theories of John Ruskin). Washington explained that the integration of practical subjects is partly designed to reassure the white community as to the usefulness of educating black people.



04.19.17



W. E. B. Du Bois, American ProphetPolitics and Culture in Modern America




Pioneering historian, sociologist, editor, novelist, poet, and organizer W. E. B. Du Bois was one of the foremost African American intellectuals of the 20th century. While Du Bois is remembered for his monumental contributions to scholarship and civil rights activism, the spiritual aspects of his work have been misunderstood, even negated.


W. E. B. Du Bois, American Prophet, the first religious biography of this leader, illuminates the spirituality that is essential to understanding his efforts and achievements in the political and intellectual world.


Often labeled an atheist, Du Bois was in fact deeply and creatively involved with religion. Historian Edward J. Blum reveals how spirituality was central to Du Bois' approach to Marxism, pan-Africanism, and nuclear disarmament, his support for black churches, and his reckoning of the spiritual wage of white supremacy. His writings, teachings, and prayers served as articles of faith for fellow activists of his day, from student book-club members to Langston Hughes.


A blend of history, sociology, literary criticism, and religious reflection in the model of Du Bois's best work, W. E. B. Du Bois, American Prophet recasts the life of this great visionary and intellectual for a new generation of scholars and activists.


Honorable Mention, 2007 Gustavus Myers Center Outstanding Book Awards



04.19.17



The Hidden Addiction: Behind Shoplifting and Other Self-Defeating Behaviors




The Hidden Addiction: Behind Shoplifting and Other Self-Defeating Behaviors is based on the premise that people do not want to make their life any harder than it already is.


When people are shown who they really are as individuals, and how to easily change their false and self-destructive thinking and beliefs, they can be guided to significantly alter their life solely on their own steam.


The goal is to strengthen people so they can be who they want to be. This is done by presenting core issues in life, rarely taught at home or in school, in a practical and unique manner.




04.19.17



The Great Willis Tate




Nathaniel and his awkward son Willis take a summer road trip to reunite with their quirky relatives in the Deep South. His plan is simple. A relaxing vacation will offer an escape from the pressures that he left behind.


The fresh air and slow pace of the country are just the remedy he needs to put his life back in order. However, plans do not always work out as intended.


The Great Willis Tate gives an account of a father and son's journey as they struggle to find their footing in a strange place that they once called, home.




04.19.17



The Call to Shakabaz




Wachspress sidesteps many of the usual conventions and offers original resolutions to a variety of sticky situations. When the recently orphaned Goodacre children are transported to the land of Faracadar, they must discover and develop their special gifts and talents, which require that they exercise ingenuity, creativity, and compassion. Fourteen-year-old Doshmisi and her younger siblings, Denzel, Maia, and Sonjay, are given the task of retrieving the powerful Staff of Shakabaz from the evil enchanter Sissrath.


They travel through a colorful landscape with their Faracadaran guide and their aunt Alice's clever, pesky, and often hilarious parrot, Bayard Rustin. The adventurers must contend with many obstacles and foes, including a giant sea serpent spewing green goo, skeeter birds with uncanny eyesight, the smelliest man in the land (named Compost), the deadly mountain geebachings (who cause their victims to laugh themselves to death), as well as Sissrath himself and his minions (who shoot deadly poison darts at their enemies). Assistance is provided to them along the way by the griot, the high chief, and his clever daughter, talking whales, ancient trees, drummers, inventors, butterflies, wolves, tigers, and the peculiar sprites who live underground in the hills.


The book offers a refreshingly different perspective on adventuring in make-believe lands and challenges young readers to reconsider the nature of violence and how we resolve conflict. When the last second plays and the dust clears, this audiobook will inspire readers to think and think again.



04.19.17



Creating Your Sales TeamBelief Systems and Human Behavior in Sales; Constructing a Culture



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Everyone has a belief system. This may be religiously influenced, but often it's a product of the person's personality and experiences. There are certain actions that our belief systems tell us are "right" and "wrong." These are often subconscious. Whether we intend to or not, we take our belief systems with us to work. It is a manager's job to understand the belief system of every team member and its effect on efficiency and productivity.


Experienced sales team manager John M. Hanson has written Creating Your Sales Team to help managers identify and classify these belief systems. He categorizes employees' values into six themes: accountability, hard work, fairness and justice, arrogance and entitlement, discipline, and success. By understanding how various team members think about these six categories, managers can tailor their teams to avoid clashes or stagnation.


In addition to specific advice on recognizing and utilizing these value systems, Hanson includes information about what to look for in the initial hiring process and how to establish and enforce a company culture that encourages good performance. Become the social engineer of your team, and help encourage team members to reach their full potential.




04.19.17



Reclaiming God's Original Purpose for Your LifeGod's Big Idea Expanded Edition




Have you ever wondered why you are living here and now in this particular place and time in history?

"Not only is Myles Munroe a dear friend, but someone who has greatly helped to shape my understanding of the kingdom of God." - Matthew Crouch, CEO, Gener8Xion Entertainment

Best-selling author of more than 10 life-changing books and devotionals, Dr. Myles Munroe's series on the kingdom of God shows how your heavenly father wants to make the Earth a place of kingdom harmony and peace - beginning within you!

You will discover things about God's love and plan, such as how:


  • Your destiny will be fulfilled right here on Earth
  • You are created to turn the Earth into a place filled with his culture
  • You can enjoy continuous fellowship with the Lord
  • Your decisions make a big difference in what happens on Earth


Dr. Munroe explains how reclaiming god's original purpose for your life will bring you joy, peace, and abundant living.



    04.19.17



    Mississippi in AfricaThe Saga of the Slaves of Prospect Hill Plantation and Their Legacy in Liberia Today




    The gripping story of 200 freed Mississippi slaves who sailed to Liberia to build a new colony - where the colonists' repression of the native tribes would beget a tragic cycle of violence.


    When a wealthy Mississippi cotton planter named Isaac Ross died in 1836, his will decreed that his plantation, Prospect Hill, should be liquidated and the proceeds from the sale be used to pay for his slaves' passage to the newly established colony of Liberia in western Africa. Ross' heirs contested the will for more than a decade in the state courts and legislature - prompting a deadly revolt in which a group of slaves burned Ross' mansion to the ground - but the will was ultimately upheld.


    The slaves then emigrated to their new home, where they battled the local tribes and built vast plantations with Greek Revival mansions in a region the Americo-Africans renamed "Mississippi in Africa." The seeds of resentment sown over a century of cultural conflict between the colonists and tribal peoples would explode in the late 20th century, begetting a civil war that rages in Liberia to this day.



    04.19.17



    James Willis Makes a Million




    James Willis, a child of the 70's, lives with his loving father and stern grandmother in a rundown old house. James knows he does not want to be poor all his life.


    He puts his ideas to work and starts his first business when he is only 8 years old. One thing is certain, James is not afraid to make his dreams come true.



    04.19.17



    The Big Stinky City




    For as long as he can remember, eleven-year-old Mash has felt trapped in a city he despises. Mash feels like he is surrounded by a zillion people and noises all the time. The city is suffocating him.


    Unfortunately, life at home with his mother is even less tranquil. She’s always drinking her “special drinks” and acting a fool, prompting Mash to escape further into his obsession with all things aeronautical. If only he could fly away from it all…but not before the upcoming air show - the air show that may change his life forever.

    When Mash crosses paths with Juniper, an eccentric artist who once dumped 10,000 rubber duckies over Niagara Falls, Mash becomes an unwilling accomplice to the most spectacular art stunt Juniper has ever conceived. A project so cataclysmic and daring, it puts Mash’s entire life at risk.


    As the opposite worlds of Mash and Juniper collide, the unlikely duo meets for an unexpected event and a surprise ending that will have you cheering for them both.



    04.19.17



    Maximum Dream AchievementHow You Can Live and Enjoy a Purpose-Full Life




    Maximum Dream Achievement is a step-by-step guide to help you succeed in life. Through the ages, successful people have applied the strategies and principles you will learn in this book.


    Kenn Renner and Eddie Smith provide 12 practical steps that you can take to identify and accomplish what God has placed you on Earth to do. With prayer, persistence and patience, along with Christ and his Holy Spirit, you can live and enjoy a purposeful life.




    04.19.17



    Unbound Faith: Lessons of Love, Faith, and RevelationsA 40 Day Victory Devotional




    This book is a compilation of life lessons of faith that I have found profoundly helpful in living a prosperous and progressive life in Christ Jesus. These are antidotes for life's issues, questions, and struggles we face on a day-to-day basis.


    This book is full of insight and powerful revelations of love and faith in a God who cares deeply for his children. I believe this book will shed light on your walk with our savior to better serve you in living the abundant life. Make yourself ready to be transformed, and allow the Holy Spirit to speak and guide you within this audio.


    Whether you are starting out or have been walking with God for a long time, or you are just starting over in life, you will discover Christ-filled lessons that will give your life meaning no matter what stage you are in life.

    Lessons you will learn in this book include:

    • How to let go of hurt wounds
    • How to trust God when everything seems to not work
    • How to prepare your child for God's use.


    You will also discover powerful prayers to get you through the day. How to lead effectively in your home and church. You now have a chance to increase your yearning of God in this book.




    04.19.17



    Sowing and ReapingThe Day's Work




    Sowing and Reaping: The Day's Work by Booker T. Washington is a series of talks delivered to the students of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial school located in Tuskegee, Alabama. These lectures focus on the essential principles for success for black students of that age, however, remain very relevant today.


    The principles contained within this audiobook remind the listener of the need for education, innovation and determination coupled with hard honest labor which leads to a flourishing and prosperous future.



    04.19.17



    Character Building




    In Character Building are 37 addresses that Booker T. Washington gave before students, faculty, and guests at the Tuskegee Institute. These addresses take the form of timeless advice on a number of subjects.


    These talks are delivered - in the motivational and uplifting manner one would expect from this American icon - on education, ethics, morals, deportment, spirituality, and the dignity of labor.


    These short talks contain sage advice fit to focus the mind and heart toward the building up of self, while never relinquishing the personal responsibility we have to one another.


    "Let every person get into the habit of planning every day for the comfort and welfare of others, let each one try to live as unselfishly as possible, remembering that the Bible says: 'He that would save his life, must lose it.' And you never saw a person save his life in this higher sense, in the Christ-like sense, unless that person was willing, day by day, to lose himself in the interest of his fellow men. Such persons save their own lives, and in saving them save thousands of other lives."- "What About Our Future", Booker T. Washington.


    Booker T. Washington received criticism constantly from his contemporaries for being to conciliatory to whites regarding civil rights; however, the course of his life did reflect a man deeply concerned about the rights of Americans with African descent. Unfortunately, he was not credited for his efforts until shortly after his death in 1915.



    04.19.17



    Four Great Americans




    James Baldwin writes about the beginnings of four formidable figures, which were central to the founding of America. He tells the stories of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Webster and Abraham Lincoln.


    Their lives are set forth in a simple manner, yet with many interesting details, and a glimpse is given of the trials and successes which combined to mold their character and afford such stirring examples forthe youth of today. The stories are patriotic in every line, a lesson in every story, and inspire the listener to the best thoughts and deeds.


    This audiobook is intended to summarize the most inspiring events in their lives for young Americans. A great sense of appreciation for theconsiderable sacrifices of Washington, Franklin, Webster and Lincoln await the listener.



    04.19.17



    The Future of the American Negro




    Booker Taliaferro Washington (1856-1915) was an African American political leader, educator, and author. He was one of the dominant figures in African American history in the United States from 1890 to1915. Born into slavery in Franklin County, Virginia, at the age of 9, he was freed and moved with his family to West Virginia, where he learned to read and write while working in manual labor jobs. He later trained as a teacher, and in 1881 was named the first leader of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.


    The Future of the American Negro was written to put more definite and permanent form the ideas regarding the condition of the negro. Booker T. Washington, a prominent African American leader, educator, and author, articulates the importance of Industrial education. He emphasized the importance of the development of the Negro in hand and heart training, which would provide the solid foundation necessary to attain the highest form of citizenship.


    This volume is the outgrowth of a series of articles written to enlighten people on the doctrine of industrial education that would address the mistakes of the reconstruction period. Booker T. Washington expresses arguments through sound reason in an impassioned plea to resolve the problems of increased crime, ignorance, discrimination, and debilitating debt crippling the black race. He substantiates his case with inspiring examples of former students of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute who overcame adversity to achieve their dreams.


    Listeners will develop a greater understanding of the horrific outcomes of slavery, the colossal errors of the reconstruction period, the extreme levels of poverty and ignorance, the failures of government, and the instability of industry in the south. In the midst of these problems, Booker provides a remedy, which in many respects is still relevant to the future of the American Negro.



    04.19.17



    Small Business Big PressureA Faith-Based Approach to Guide the Ambitious Entrepreneur




    Your small business is controlling you; take back what you rightfully own.


    Small businesses make our country great. However, the challenges facing entrepreneurs and small business owners can be overwhelming. Business schools don't prepare owners for the real world. As a result, entrepreneurs may experience worry, pressure, and confusion. It is then just a matter of time before the entrepreneur suffers a breakdown. But it doesn't have to be this way.


    Small Business Big Pressure is a collision of wisdom and knowledge designed for the 20-year business veteran or the soon-to-be entrepreneur. When a business owner aligns all facets of his company with God, something special happens.

    In the context of aligning with God's will, with Small Business Big Pressure you will be able to:


    • Build a mission and vision statement
    • Accomplish personal and professional goals
    • Read and apply financial statements
    • Hire, train, and fire employees effectively
    • Build a company identity and inspire your team


    Not only will this book give you solid principles, a real tested-in-the trenches entrepreneur shows you how to put these principles into practice immediately! You will be compelled to keep the book close by through your entire career, both as a unique reference and a source of inspiration.



    04.19.17



    Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave




    Frederick Douglass, prominent abolitionist, civil rights activist, and reform journalist, was raised in the malicious system of slavery. Frederick was brought to the nearby wheat plantation of Colonel Edward Lloyd. Two years later he was moved to Baltimore to labor in the household of Hugh and Sophia Auld, where he remained for the next seven years.


    Eventually, Frederick secretly learned to read and write, despite the laws against slave literacy, studied discarded newspapers, and became knowledgeable about the national debate over slavery. After an unsuccessful attempt to buy his freedom, Frederick escaped from slavery in September 1838.


    Soon after arriving in New Bedford, Frederick Douglass' remarks at an August 1841 convention of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society on Nantucket Island brought him to the attention of Garrison, a leading white abolitionist. As he matured as an antislavery lecturer, his keen mind even led some to question whether he had ever been a slave.


    To counter doubts about his life experience as a slave, Douglass wrote an autobiography providing full details of his life, in the winter of 1844-1845. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas, an American Slave, is an emotional journey into the atrocious system of slavery, and the inspirational triumph against insurmountable odds.



    04.19.17



    Unleash Your Purpose




    Do you know your purpose in life? Are you living up to your full potential?


    You can do both successfully and powerfully by learning how to unleash the plan your Creator designed especially for you! When nations and individuals lose their sense of purpose and significance...confusion, frustration, disillusionment, and corporate suicide - whether gradual or instant - will most surely follow.


    Dr. Myles Munroe's personal experiences and stories are balanced with a solid biblical foundation to help you regain your sense of purpose. You can unleash your God-given talents and skills, and benefit from your potential - every joyful day of your life!




    04.19.17



    God Longs to Heal YouFree Your Body, Mind, and Spirit




    Your time for wholeness has come!


    God can heal what we reveal.

    Powerfully anointed Bishop T.D. Jakes calls you to courageously confess every layer of superficiality, religious reasonings, and pious pretending to your Lord. His gracious love and forgiveness will free you and heal you.


    God Longs to Heal You provides inspiration from a man who shares his personal struggles to help those desperate for the Lord's loving touch. You, too, can find peace in today's troubled world by understanding God's desire to heal your body, mind, and spirit.


    T.D. Jakes believes this is your important first step to true freedom and progress in every part of your life. When you reveal what God longs to heal, you and those around you will experience the life-changing presence of God bringing joy and wholeness.


    "O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me." (Psalm 30:2)




    04.19.17



    The Shepherd




    In the beginning, before the world was made, the Lord Jesus lived in heaven. He lived in that happy place with God. Then God made the world. He told the hills to come up out of the earth, and the seas to run down into the deep places which He had made for them.


    He made the grass, the trees, and all the pretty flowers. He put the sun, the moon, and the stars in the sky. He filled the water with swimming fish, the air with flying birds, and the dry land with walking and creeping animals. And then He said, "Let Us make man." Who were meant by "Us"?


    Who was with God when He made the world? It was Jesus.



    04.19.17



    The Art of Survival




    It doesn't matter if you are a history buff or if you love human interest stories, I've found this book to be the most unexpected page turner that I've read in a very long time. It's the story of Charles Pierce who lived through six, terrifying years of being a slave to the Nazis facing death most virtually one minute after the next and...miraculously surviving. Then, having the courage to build a lasting, loving and happy marriage with a woman he would call his bride for over a half century.


    What I found most intriguing about this incredible true tell-penned by Charles Pierce and J. Marlando-in 164 fast reading pages-is that it truly touches both the heart and mind giving the reader a clear view of man's inhumanity of man while, at the same, inspiring us to overcome the obstacles that we all meet over the course of our lives.



    04.19.17



    Billy Graham: A Biography of America's Greatest Evangelist




    The inspirational story of the 20th century's greatest evangelist


    Billy Graham has preached the Gospel message in person to more people than anyone in history, and millions more have heard him through television, radio, and film. His faithful witness is testimony to his great love of God and passion to serve him.


    This easy-to-lsiten-to biography tells Billy Graham's story, including his humble beginnings as a Southern farm boy, his calling to the ministry, the start of the crusades, his service to America's leaders, and his later years preaching around the globe.


    As you listen to these details of a life dedicated to the cause of Christ, you will be encouraged. Also these stories will inspire anyone who desires to give their life in service to God.


    Here's a fresh look at a contemporary man of God and giant of the faith.



    21.05.15



    Martin Luther King's Biblical EpicHis Final, Great Speech (Race, Rhetoric, and Media)




    In his final speech "I've Been to the Mountaintop," Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his support of African American garbage workers on strike in Memphis. Although some consider this oration King's finest, it is mainly known for its concluding two minutes, wherein King compares himself to Moses and seems to predict his own assassination. But King gave an hour-long speech, and the concluding segment can only be understood in relation to the whole.


    King scholars generally focus on his theology, not his relation to the Bible or the circumstance of a Baptist speaking in a Pentecostal setting. Even though King cited and explicated the Bible in hundreds of speeches and sermons, Martin Luther King's Biblical Epic is the first book to analyze his approach to the Bible and its importance to his rhetoric and persuasiveness.


    Martin Luther King's Biblical Epic argues that King challenged dominant Christian supersessionist conceptions of Judaism in favor of a Christianity that affirms Judaism as its wellspring. In his final speech, King implicitly but strongly argues that one can grasp Jesus only by first grasping Moses and the Hebrew prophets. This book also traces the roots of King's speech to its Pentecostal setting and to the Pentecostals in his audience.


    In doing so, Miller puts forth the first scholarship to credit the mostly unknown, but brilliant African American architect who created the large yet compact church sanctuary, which made possible the unique connection between King and his audience on the night of his last speech.



    21.05.15



    Bunion DerbyThe 1928 Footrace Across America




    On March 4, 1928, 199 men lined up in Los Angeles, California, to participate in a 3,400-mile transcontinental footrace to New York City. The Bunion Derby, as the press dubbed the event, was the brainchild of sports promoter Charles C. Pyle. He promised a $25,000 grand prize and claimed the competition would immortalize US Route 66, a 2,400-mile road, mostly unpaved, that subjected the runners to mountains, deserts, mud, and sandstorms, from Los Angeles to Chicago.


    The runners represented all walks of American life, from immigrants to millionaires, with a peppering of star international athletes, included by Pyle for publicity purposes. For 84 days, the men participated in this part-footrace, part-Hollywood production, which incorporated a road show featuring football legend Red Grange, food concessions, vaudeville acts, sideshows, a portable radio station, and the world's largest coffeepot, sponsored by Maxwell House, serving 90 gallons of coffee a day.


    Drawn by hopes for a better future and dreams of fame, fortune, and glory, the bunioneers embarked on an exhaustive and grueling journey that would challenge their physical and psychological endurance to the fullest, while Pyle struggled to keep his cross-country road show afloat.


    The book is published by University of New Mexico Press.



    21.05.15



    Din




    The story of Din is an intriguing tale that begins at the beginning of the Second World War and the advent of Hitler's troops - along with the then-Russia allies attacking Poland.


    The story narrows to a Polish Jewish family that was destined to the horrors of that era that evolves into the story of one of the sons - a young man, Gabe, who would be rounded up and sent to work camps where he faced death and/or torture constantly. After years he would escape with a close friend and together they would seek a new life - by then over 200 family members including Gabe's parents and two of his brothers had been brutally murdered and so there was deep remorse that followed, mixed with the yearnings for revenge. A revenge that seemingly would be impossible to ever taste - after all what if the Nazis won the war - the world would be lost...forever.


    Din is a Hebrew term meaning justice - the purpose of DIN members was to seek "justice". These members were supported by the Russian Secret Service - the Russians had been treated as the Jews were, when the Nazis invaded their country and so hate prevailed in their hearts ever as strongly.... It was that hate that drove the members of DIN to seek and find the most cruel and inhuman Nazi leaders and give them the same treatment they had given others.


    As spellbinding and intriguing as the adventure of Din is, there is also a love story; a story of devotion and passion, of mistrust and commitment; again based on the true history of what actually happened; a love story that was destined to last...forever.


    I must add that this story gives a new view to the Jewish response to the Nazi invasion and gives the listener an eye-opening experience of both the Nazi and Jewish mind during the war. It is an emotional education, an education first in man's inhumanity to man and secondly an unexpected response to that inhumanity.



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