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Ter líderes capacitados em todos os níveis de uma organização é fundamental para o sucesso a longo prazo. Mesmo assim, em muitas empresas é comum que o pipeline de liderança–a arquitetura interna para o desenvolvimento de gestores–esteja comprometido ou nem sequer exista. Nesta edição revista de Pipeline de liderança, Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter e James Noel ampliaram o conteúdo para incorporar os desafios do mundo de hoje.

This second collection of great sci-fi stories includes the following: "A Sense of Wonder" by Stephen Marlowe, "Seller of the Sky" by Dave Dryfus, "The Shining Cow" by Alex James, and more.

Represented here are 16 short stories by seven great American writers, dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. Different in atmosphere and writing style, they nevertheless caught the mood and concerns of the day in a way that was distinctly American.

James Stephens is famous for his retellings of Irish myths and fairy tales. This tale is about 1.5 hours in length, full of magical lore and you will spend some considerable time in Faery. It is funny, quirky, fast paced, full of surprises, and sometimes sarcastic, as only James Stephens can be. Stephens also wrote several original novels (The Charwoman's Daughter, The Crock of Gold, Etched in Moonlight, Deirdra, Demi-Gods) also loosely based on Irish fairy tales. Enjoy! (Summary by Michele Fry, soloist; DPL Kitty, January 2022)

A humorous tale about a poor Irish charwoman living in the slums of Dublin, and her innocent teenage daughter, Mary Makebelieve, whose first forays into courtship and romance, and their desire to escape from drudgery -- provide us with a charming picture of youth's enthusiasm and a mother's devotion, amidst Dublin's many parks and shops. The chapters are filled with James Stephens' witty Irish observations on life, love, ignorance, the frustrations of the poor and the wishful thinking that sustains them . . . . told as jauntily as only a few authors can equal. ( ~ Michele Fry, Soloist)

Join comedian Stephen Michael James on 'Comedy Simp' as he dives into the wild worlds of Seattle and Tacoma's comedy scene! Each episode, Stephen chats with local comics about their craziest road stories, cringe-worthy gigs, and the art of joke writing. Get ready for laughter, awkward silences, and the occasional existential crisis, all wrapped in a genuine love for stand-up. Whether you're a comedy nerd or just here for the laughs, grab your favorite beverage and join the chaos as Stephen navigates the highs and lows of making 'em laugh in the Pacific Northwest!

“Deirdre” by James Stephens is a beautifully written retelling of one of Ireland’s most famous Celtic legends. The story follows Deirdre, a woman of extraordinary beauty whose life is shaped by prophecy, passion, and tragic destiny. Born under a dark omen, she grows into a symbol of love doomed to clash with power and jealousy. Her romance with the noble warrior Naoise leads to exile, betrayal, and one of the most moving endings in Irish myth. Stephens’ lyrical prose captures the atmosphere of ancient Ireland—its forests, kings, warriors, and whispers of fate. This audiobook offers ...

I’m Stephen James — comedian, mental health advocate, and gun violence survivor. On Easter Sunday 2015, I was shot in the face and told I might never speak again. But here I am — not only talking, but turning trauma into comedy, pain into purpose, and sharing stories that matter.This podcast is about more than just punchlines. It’s about finding strength in laughter, even when life hits the hardest. Every week, I sit down with fellow comedians, survivors, and everyday warriors who’ve faced mental health battles, personal losses, and hard resets — and still find a way to laugh ...

Most of the parenting books currently in circulation were written decades ago. Therefore, they do not address—nor could they address—all the issues parents face today in the era of technology and excess. Parents need insights, techniques, and strategies to tackle the pressing issues of twenty-first-century parenting. That’s what the Understanding and Loving Your Child series of books does. Understanding and Loving Your College Student will encourage parents who have launched their children into the next phase of life.

Most valuable person explores the world of sports, the business behind the game, and the career opportunities available to athletes, fans, and entrepreneurs.

This isn't just another podcast. It’s a full-blown initiation. We’re diving headfirst into ancient truths, modern madness, and the raw realities of what it takes to actually live with a f*cking open heart. No fluff. No filters. Just real talk on love, power, purpose, and the mess in between. If you’re ready to wake the hell up, Let’s go. Special Note: After the birth of his son in May 2024, Steve is taking a 1 year break from podcasting to soak up this beautiful time with his growing family. But don’t worry—he’ll be back soon with even more heart-centered inspiration! Until then,...

The Hub for Important Ideas is a podcast about the serious issues of our time, hosted by cultural critics Stephen James and Ken Swain. They challenge conventional thinking about contemporary problems including Mental Health, Economic Inequality, the Environment, Bigotry, and War in intelligent conversations with thought leaders in various disciplines. Drawing on the groundbreaking work of Ernest Becker, author of The Denial of Death, and the cutting-edge research of Terror Management Theory, this podcast will enable you to think through urgent issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

The following adaptation of qualitative knowledge is based on events which grant speculation as to how various races came to earth and formed life as we know it. In the Calcol Crystal Book series, the spiritual author takes a whimsical look at the sensational ancient records unearthed and recovered from the Nineveh Library of Sumer. In the library, purportedly true stories of the "Epic of Creation" were documented on extraordinary clay tablets - still intact.

In the Calcol Crystal Book series, the spiritual author takes a whimsical look at the sensational ancient records unearthed and recovered from the Nineveh Library of Sumer. In the library, purportedly true stories of the "Epic of Creation" were documented on extraordinary clay tablets that were still intact. This resulting conundrum conjured in the author's mind intimate, personal rites of conquest, adventure, and romance escalating up to Nibiru's destiny - a destiny whose seed would salt and catalyze life on Tiamat.

Two Irish bears chat about the things that make them tick with modern gay life. From dating and heart break, to gay sub cultures and life-defining moments, James and Stephen have something to say on every one of the list of experiences we expect to have as we live our lives.Expect humour, frankness and very candid discussion of intimate and personal experiences as we discover how the same journey can be experienced in very different ways.

This isn't just another podcast. It’s a full-blown initiation. We’re diving headfirst into ancient truths, modern madness, and the raw realities of what it takes to actually live with a f*cking open heart. No fluff. No filters. Just real talk on love, power, purpose, and the mess in between. If you’re ready to wake the hell up, Let’s go. Special Note: After the birth of his son in May 2024, Steve is taking a 1 year break from podcasting to soak up this beautiful time with his growing family. But don’t worry—he’ll be back soon with even more heart-centered inspiration! Until then,...

James Cobb has been to the brink and back. In a matter of weeks, he went from earning $4 an hour washing cars in rural Alabama to making a quarter million dollars smuggling Moroccan hashish on the beaches of Spain with his estranged biological father, a man described as “one of the biggest players in the world of drug smuggling”. From the extravagance of Acapulco and the "Valley of Death" on the US border, to deadly work in the heat of southern Spain, and a desperate chase through the Louisiana swamps, Jamie's life takes a grave turn where there can be only one outcome...

Devastated by finding his beloved wife and daughter brutally raped and murdered in their own home, Paul Stone seeks revenge! Frustrated by the police lack of evidence and failure to bring those responsible to justice, he embarks on a quest to unleash his Tebori hoards, to exact their own form of terrifying punishment!

A collection of stories about America's bloodiest conflict by some of the greatest writers of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Are any of you aware of the amount of CCTV cameras are monitoring our every move 24 hours a day? Some we know about, and some we don't! With that in mind, could you imagine if surveillance equipment was so advanced, it is indistinguishable from the real thing? Perhaps a common house fly? Follow two US scientists, as they use just that, as they use their miniature robotic flies to infiltrate the US government! Their equipment so advanced, that it is used to spy on the President himself.