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It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow - and horror. As Diana, Princess of Wales, was laid to rest, billions wondered what the princes must be thinking and feeling - and how their lives would play out from that point on. For Harry, this is that story at last.

In Super Bowl XLIX, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll made one of the most controversial calls in football history: With 26 seconds remaining, and trailing by four at the Patriots' one-yard line, he called for a pass instead of a handing off to his star running back. The pass was intercepted, and the Seahawks lost. Critics called it the dumbest play in history. But was the call really that bad? Or did Carroll actually make a great move that was ruined by bad luck? Even the best decision doesn't yield the best outcome every time.

We are often told that the secret to success is hard work, determination and hours of practice. But in a fast-changing world, what if the really crucial skill is knowing when to stick at something and when to change track and walk away? Quit makes the under-appreciated case for quitting and also shows you how to get really good at it. Drawing on stories from elite athletes to Everest climbers, comedians to musicians, Annie Duke (who left a successful poker career) explains why learning to quit well is often crucial to success.

Business Turnaround can take many different forms. It is actually another name for Change Management after things have gone bad. But it always starts with Management recognizing that improvement is necessary. Sometimes the cash flow dries up, other times, it is the bank insisting on a new Business Plan or worse withholding needed money or mortgage and insisting on a change in Management.

Sammy Spinner, an eager fishing bait, gets plopped into a tackle box alongside Bucky Bucktail, Francis Frog, and Suki Suick with one goal, to catch big fish. He sees shores lined with pine trees and large loons swimming on the water. He hears giggling eagles sitting in woody nests and beavers’ thick tails building dams. Sammy believes he is well-prepared to get a fish into the red boat. However, he quickly learns catching fish that live in Northwoods Lakes could take thousands of casts.

La vie est un jeu de poker, pas une partie d’échecs : il est impossible de prévoir chaque coup du destin. Dans chaque décision que nous prenons, il y a toujours une part de hasard, une information qui nous échappe. Alors comment réussir ce que l’on entreprend sans être paralysé par le doute ? Annie Duke met à profit son expérience de championne de poker pour nous réconcilier avec l’incertitude. Sa méthode ? Apprendre à faire la distinction entre une action et son résultat ; accepter les imprévus et en tirer le meilleur.

He is the very essence of my life, the guiding star of my universe, and the eternal object of my desires. Haunted by my past, I found solace in running away. That’s how I ended up in Boston. Here, I, Ivy McAlister, have everything I need: a caring boyfriend, Mike, who wants me to move in with him; a spot in the Harvard MBA program that I have worked hard to secure; and life away from Manhattan, where I can sleep without being tormented by my nightmares. My needs are met, but my wants are not…

Die Weltklasse-Pokerspielerin Annie Duke zeigt, wie Sie sich mit Unsicherheiten anfreunden und dadurch bessere Entscheidungen treffen können. Manchmal entscheidet der Zufall, manchmal Geschicklichkeit das gilt nicht nur für den Erfolg beim Pokern, sondern auch im Leben: Die besten Entscheidungen führen nicht immer zum besten Ergebnis, denn es gibt immer ein Element des Glücks, das man nicht kontrollieren, und Informationen, die man nicht wissen kann.

From Eden to Egypt is a guided tour of the first book of the Bible. Alex Duke takes the listener by the hand and helps them to see that these stories of Genesis aren’t as difficult to understand as they sometimes seem.

Meet Carrie Adams: Serious. Disciplined. Focused. But as an aspiring actress, she’s at the mercy of casting directors who barely glance at her headshot before making snap judgments about her talent based solely on her looks. She feels powerless…until one night she goes from snarling at her obnoxiously attractive coworker (musician-slash-bartender Nick Stokes) to wanting to kill him. Literally. Turns out Nick has become LA’s latest vampire and she is his chosen Slayer.

Debbie and Nathan Loch had the perfect family. Their little boy Martin and his younger sister Bella were all they could have asked for…until the day Debbie watched helplessly as Bella’s life was ripped away in a horrific hit and run accident. Plagued with grief, and afraid for her sanity, Debbie decides they are moving.

Miss Juliet Adams would be living on the streets if not for the kindness of the dowager Countess of Wyndam. Her father died leaving her penniless and without any prospects. The countess offered her a position as her companion and she leapt at the opportunity. She's content with her life, but she's also no fool. She fully realizes a day may come where she won't have the protection of the countess and then where will that leave her? So she's made plans, concessions, none of which includes love or marriage. Until a certain duke makes her question everything...

I wanted to capture the charm of a small town, but instead, I found much more. As a journalist in the town of Silverdale Springs, I'm on a mission to unravel its captivating appeal. Until I cross paths with the irresistible local mechanic Tristan Reynolds. A single dad with a heart as sturdy as the engines he works on. Amid constant quibbles and unexpected chemistry, we find ourselves drawn to each other.

Soyez plus fort que vos adversaires, apprenez à quitter la table au bon moment !

In the frost-kissed ambiance of wintry England, where snow blankets the landscape and a Christmas house party twinkles with festive cheer, fate orchestrates an enchanting love story. Lady Elizabeth Breckenridge, an epitome of grace with her golden locks and captivating cerulean eyes, steps into the seasonal revelry, her heart yearning for a love that has eluded her through two bustling social seasons.

In this captivating memoir, Duke recounts his adventures and ass-inine misadventures with mules, donkeys and horses as he introduces listeners to the complexity and variety of personalities among these intelligent creatures. Through prose and poetry, he shows the deep bond that can form between humans and equines.

The Everything Token is an essential primer on NFTs (non-fungible tokens), explaining their use, purpose, and how businesses can create and exploit them to develop new product lines, building customer loyalty and increased revenues at the same time. Together the authors have spent much of the past few years embedded in NFT communities and helping launch NFT products. As self-described beta testers of this brand-new technology, they’ve seen its power first-hand and aim to educate others on the importance, uses and purpose of NFT and surrounding, ever-evolving technologies.

Miss Eleanor Jones is forced to find work as a governess after her father’s death. Being the daughter of a vicar gives her a certain respectability, one that she uses to her advantage. Her new position comes with unavoidable issues. The biggest one? Her new charge’s wildly attractive uncle…. She does her best to keep her distance, but he’s making it difficult at every turn.

When the Duke proposes a clandestine alliance to Lady Catherine, her pragmatic nature sees the wisdom in his scheme. While he may be a rogue, he's also a trusted confidant of her brother. Moreover, she remains steadfast in her conviction to resist any rogue's enchantments. Neither harbors matrimonial intentions, and their hearts bear no inclinations toward each other. Their plan appears impeccable—until fate casts an unexpected twist.

Many Christians are familiar with The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan's famous book written from a prison cell, which portrays the Christian life as one traveling from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. During Bunyan's life, however, he produced nearly sixty books and tracts. Roger Duke and Phil Newton, with Drew Harris, trace the significant events that shaped Bunyan's life and thought in a biographical introduction and, in thirty-one excerpts from a variety of this great man of faith's writings, give us a glimpse of his piety, which flowed from his desire to venture all for God.