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Character is something intrinsic to us all; it forms and reveals who we are. Unbeknownst to many, character is foundational to our judgment, behavior, and leadership. As we tackle the grand challenges of our time, strength of character guides us to make better decisions, creates greater well-being, and contributes to human flourishing. For those who lead—whether in the public, private, not for profit, or education sectors—a greater understanding of character will challenge your thinking, inspire new ideas, and elevate your personal and professional performance.

Jameson Innis is different. As graduation from the esteemed Academy looms near, all students must bind virtues—bestial manifestations of the twelve base elements. To each student a single virtue is given to decide their future and career. Jay, however, seeks to do the impossible: bind them all.

The IRS is notorious for penalizing taxpayers first without asking any questions. Experienced tax professionals know that these penalties can reach up to 75% of the tax due. But some penalties can be removed, which could save thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars if you know how. Written by former IRS agents, this book is for tax professionals who want to know the best practices to remove tax penalties for their clients.

When a young boy is found on a battlefield, it sets into motion a series of events that will have potentially catastrophic results unless that young boy – now a young man – can solve the puzzle that his mentor left him before he died.

It is a time of Old gods, of new beliefs and new restrictions on living. Sherewode stretches nearly from coast to coast, from the Humber in the North, to Buckingham in the South; from Willenhall in the West to Crowland, East of Ermine Street, with tendrils running all the way to Kernow, Scotland and Wales. Everywhere Saxons and the old Ænglish are being crushed under the cruel bootheel of the Normans.

Classical poetry forms, specifically those with rhyme and meter, can make excellent contemporary songs. While many lend themselves to ballads and other slower paced songs, it's also quite possible to orchestrate these poems as grunge, electronica or rap songs. In this podcast, we'll explore some of the possibilities.

A streetwise, Italian Greyhound, avenges crimes against her pack. She's the most cunning and protective dog you want in your house. Or do you...