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During his years of pastoral/teaching ministry Pastor John has bemoaned the erosion of the Church, of Western Civilization in general, and the American culture in particular. He attributes much of this erosion to a general weakness in the Church of making Biblical disciples of Jesus Christ. This book is not primarily about showing that weakness, rather, he will define Biblical discipleship and provide a simple-to-grasp but difficult-to-do five-step...
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Approach audits and due diligence (DD) projects the right way. Explore different types of audits, audit and DD processes, and best practices for auditing ethically and effectively.
Audits are a critical part of finance, but they're not solely within the purview of CPAs. Audits and due diligence projects are supported by consultants, analysts, and finance professionals—and even by people who have little or no formal financial training. In this course,...
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"In this must-read book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, athletes, students, and business people--both seasoned and new--that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit." Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly...
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A business trip leads to a surprise encounter with an old flame in this sexy romance from the author of Just Business.
After Fazil Kurt breaks up with his girlfriend, a business trip to Seattle offers some much-needed time away. Sent by S.R. Anderson Consulting, Fazil is there to help audit Singularity Storage, a company they are trying to save. His first discovery is intriguing to say the least: One of Singularity's engineers...
After Fazil Kurt breaks up with his girlfriend, a business trip to Seattle offers some much-needed time away. Sent by S.R. Anderson Consulting, Fazil is there to help audit Singularity Storage, a company they are trying to save. His first discovery is intriguing to say the least: One of Singularity's engineers...
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Learn how to prepare the paperwork, people, and processes to make an independent audit run smoothly.
The success of an audit is measured solely by the opinion of an independent auditor. But preparing the paperwork, people, and processes to support an audit is also crucial to ensure it runs smoothly. In this course, financial expert Jason Schenker explains how preparation, transparency, project management, communication, and feedback integration are...
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This recording has been digitally produced, by DeepZen Limited, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator's voice under license. DeepZen uses Emotive Speech Technology to create digital narrations that offer a similar listening experience to human narration. It's a dirty business where dirty money is concerned. Jenny Parker is a young mum making ends meet with a firm of accountants in Manchester. She is a smart cookie and is rewarded an...
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"One day, Kamala and Maya had an idea. A big idea: they would turn their empty apartment courtyard into a playground! Based on a true story, this is the uplifting tale of how the author's aunt and mother first learned to persevere in the face of disappointment and turned a dream into reality. This is a story of children's ability to make a difference and of a community coming together to transform their neighborhood."--Jacket.
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Tesh describes how the obstacles that shaped him--including being suspended from college, living homeless for months, and facing a deadly disease--shaped his remarkable life. You'll hear how Tesh became the youngest correspondent at WCBS News less than thirty-six months after he was working at a gas station and sleeping in a public park. You'll go inside the unconventional way he composed the now-iconic theme song for NBC Sports basketball and how...
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Provides true accounts of ordinary kids showing extraordinary character. Thirty short stories are divided into six character traits (courage, creativity, kindness, persistence, resilience, and responsibility), and feature kids facing adversity from bullying in an American middle school to surviving persecution in the war-torn streets of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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"Find out what it takes to be a homeland security officer... Across North America, homeland security officers protect us all, in a variety of ways, through various agencies... Employers in this field look for candidates with education, experience...and character. These officers have the opportunity to serve their communities with courage, fairness, diligence, and integrity. The job is challenging--but with the core qualities of a good character, homeland...
15) Psychologist
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Job requirements -- Integrity and trustworthiness -- Respect and compassion -- Justice and fairness -- Responsibility -- Courage -- Self-discipline and diligence -- Citizenship -- Career opportunities.
16) Clergy
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Examines the job requirements, challengs, and rewards of a career in the clergy as well as the character traits needed.
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In our modern world, the field of computer programming is constantly expanding. Employers are seeking programmers who are skilled and conscientious. That's why computer programmers need: Integrity to honor property rights, including copyrights and patents ... self discipline to stick with long and detailed jobs ... and respect for the privacy of others.
18) Firefighter
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Find out what it takes to be a firefighter with character. Applicants for paid fire-fighting jobs must usually meet several requirements: A written exam; Tests of strength, physical stamina, coordination, and agility; and A medical examination that includes drug screening. Training programs can help you prepare for this job but to be a good firefighter you'll need more than any program can offer. Firefighters need character qualities like courage...