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The Mars Debacle

The Fate of Men, #1

by Mark Dean Stratus ...

Series Book 1 - The Fate of Men
More than a hundred years into the future... When astrophysicist Will Carlan, a political dissident of United Planet (UP), is relocated against his will to a remote outpost on Mars, he has no idea what he's getting into. FOUR STARS out of four by Online Book Club. IMPROVED BASED ON READER FEEDBACK.Carlan has barely touched down on the red planet when rival Tasurbomurian forces invade, in response ... Read more

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More than a hundred years into the future... When astrophysicist Will Carlan, a political dissident of United Planet (UP), is relocated against his will to a remote outpost on Mars, he has no idea what he's getting into. FOUR STARS out of four by Online Book Club. IMPROVED BASED ON READER FEEDBACK.Carlan has barely touched down on the red planet when rival Tasurbomurian forces invade, in response
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A Grown-Up’s Halloween

Fantasies and Fables for the Philosophically Fiendish

by various authors, Yuri Rasovsky, Yuri Rasovsky, Yuri Rasovsky, Yuri Rasovsky, John Baker ...

Narrated by a full cast, Tom Towles, Mark Bramhall, Ira Burton, Robertson Dean0, Bo Foxworth1, Jane Jacobs2, James Otis3, Lorna Raver4, Stefan Rudnicki5, Tom Alderman6, Annabel Armour7, Carolyn Brenner8, Viola Berwick9, Hamilton Camp0, David Chadderdon1, James Deuter2, John Doremus3, Michelle M. Faith4, Gary Gears5, Joe Greco6, Melissa Greenspan7, Richard Kind8, Glenn Kovacevich9, Sonja Lanzener0, Stephen Markle1, David Mink2, Roger Mueller3, William Munchow4, Brian Murray5, Phil Proctor6, David Rasche7, Avery Schreiber8, Pat Terry9 ...

Unabridged

6 hours 29 min

Blackstone Audio presents an eclectic mix of stories, plays and sketches dedicated to the thinking paranoiac. Gore, sex, horror, literature and edifying morals—what more could you want from an audiobook?This collection includes "In a Grove," upon which Akira Kurosawa based his classic film, Rashomon; an adult fairy tale by the author of Winnie-the-Pooh; the real story (honest!) behind Edgar Rice ... Read more

$13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Blackstone Audio presents an eclectic mix of stories, plays and sketches dedicated to the thinking paranoiac. Gore, sex, horror, literature and edifying morals—what more could you want from an audiobook?This collection includes "In a Grove," upon which Akira Kurosawa based his classic film, Rashomon; an adult fairy tale by the author of Winnie-the-Pooh; the real story (honest!) behind Edgar Rice
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Saul of Tarsus

A Rock Opera

by Mark W Dean ...

Mark W. Dean's Soul of Tarsus: A Rock Opera is more than a libretto - it is an act of worship through art, a creative offering that invites readers to witness the power of transformation and the enduring relevance of Paul's message. This work stands as a testament to faith's ability to inspire innovation, and to storytelling's power to make sacred truths resonate with today's audience.In a ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Mark W. Dean's Soul of Tarsus: A Rock Opera is more than a libretto - it is an act of worship through art, a creative offering that invites readers to witness the power of transformation and the enduring relevance of Paul's message. This work stands as a testament to faith's ability to inspire innovation, and to storytelling's power to make sacred truths resonate with today's audience.In a
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Miracles on a Rooftop

When the Impossible is Made Possible

by Mark Dean ...

Welcome to the exciting and awe-inspiring world of “Miracles on a Rooftop.” In this riveting memoir, I take you on a remarkable journey through my personal experiences in the wild city of Ramadi, Iraq while fighting in combat as a US Marine, and I take you on a journey through the homeless, addicted, and lonely streetlife I unfortunately lived, after sucucumbing to my PTSD from combat, self ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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Welcome to the exciting and awe-inspiring world of “Miracles on a Rooftop.” In this riveting memoir, I take you on a remarkable journey through my personal experiences in the wild city of Ramadi, Iraq while fighting in combat as a US Marine, and I take you on a journey through the homeless, addicted, and lonely streetlife I unfortunately lived, after sucucumbing to my PTSD from combat, self
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Agile Project Management For Dummies

by Mark C. Layton, Steven J. Ostermiller, Dean J. Kynaston ...

Put agile techniques into practice to boost your efficiency and effectivenessAgile Project Management For Dummies introduces you to the planning and execution approaches that can help you complete projects more quickly, with higher quality and using fewer resources. For companies in any industry—not just software development—agile project management reduces waste and increases transparency, while ... Read more

$18.00 USD

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Put agile techniques into practice to boost your efficiency and effectivenessAgile Project Management For Dummies introduces you to the planning and execution approaches that can help you complete projects more quickly, with higher quality and using fewer resources. For companies in any industry—not just software development—agile project management reduces waste and increases transparency, while
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Fiction River: Feel the Fear

An Original Anthology Magazine

by Fiction River, Mark Leslie, Dean Wesley Smith, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Lee Allred, David Stier, Dayle A. Dermatis, J.F. Penn, Dory Crowe, Michael Kowal, Laura Ware, Steven Mohan, Jr., Bonnie Elizabeth, T. Thorn Coyle, Erik Lynd, Annie Reed, Robert T. Jeschonek, Lauryn Christopher, Eric Kent Edstrom, Anthea Lawson ...

Series Book 25 - Fiction River: An Original Anthology Magazine
Fear. The word alone evokes a powerful response. And in Feel the Fear, editor Mark Leslie takes readers on a haunting tour of the many ways fear presents itself. From genuine horror stories filled with frightening monsters to the real-life horror of losing a loved one to the terrifying idea of losing one’s own mind, these tales run not only the genre gamut but also the emotional gamut. With each ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Fear. The word alone evokes a powerful response. And in Feel the Fear, editor Mark Leslie takes readers on a haunting tour of the many ways fear presents itself. From genuine horror stories filled with frightening monsters to the real-life horror of losing a loved one to the terrifying idea of losing one’s own mind, these tales run not only the genre gamut but also the emotional gamut. With each
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The Commercial Real Estate Revolution

Nine Transforming Keys to Lowering Costs, Cutting Waste, and Driving Change in a Broken Industry

by Rex Miller, Dean Strombom, Mark Iammarino, Bill Black ...

As it currently operates, the commercial real estate construction industry is a disaster full of built-in waste. Seventy-percent of all projects end over budget and late. The buildingSMART Alliance estimates that up to fifty-percent of the process is consumed in waste. Almost every project includes massive hidden taxes in the form of delays, cost overruns, poor quality, and work that has to be ... Read more

$24.00 USD

As it currently operates, the commercial real estate construction industry is a disaster full of built-in waste. Seventy-percent of all projects end over budget and late. The buildingSMART Alliance estimates that up to fifty-percent of the process is consumed in waste. Almost every project includes massive hidden taxes in the form of delays, cost overruns, poor quality, and work that has to be
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Audiobook

Miracles on a Rooftop

When the Impossible Is Made Possible

by Mark Dean ...

Narrated by Mark Dean ...

Unabridged

7 hours 18 min

Join me on this journey of miracles I experienced firsthand while fighting for my life in the streets of Iraq and fighting for my life in the streets of Tulsa, Oklahoma.After returning home from Iraq, I thought the battle was over, but little did I know, it was just beginning. As you read about all the success and happiness achieved as a Marine, husband, and father, we will explore some of the ... Read more

$12.99 USD

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Join me on this journey of miracles I experienced firsthand while fighting for my life in the streets of Iraq and fighting for my life in the streets of Tulsa, Oklahoma.After returning home from Iraq, I thought the battle was over, but little did I know, it was just beginning. As you read about all the success and happiness achieved as a Marine, husband, and father, we will explore some of the
... Read more

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Untold Adventures

A Dungeons & Dragons Anthology

by John Shirley, Alan Dean Foster, Lisa Smedman, Mark Sehestedt, Mike Resnick ...

Your favorite award-winning, critically acclaimed, and best-selling authors unite to tell stories set in the Dungeons & Dragons world, filled with desperate dragons and cruel elves, honorable demons and fickle gods, wild magic and the sharpest of steel. You don't want to miss this rarest of opportunities to get a glimpse into the D&D adventures created by some of the most brilliant fantasy writers ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Your favorite award-winning, critically acclaimed, and best-selling authors unite to tell stories set in the Dungeons & Dragons world, filled with desperate dragons and cruel elves, honorable demons and fickle gods, wild magic and the sharpest of steel. You don't want to miss this rarest of opportunities to get a glimpse into the D&D adventures created by some of the most brilliant fantasy writers
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Audiobook

GPS for Success

Skills, Strategies, and Secrets of Superachievers

by Barry A. Franklin ...

Narrated by Dean Gallagher ...

Unabridged

8 hours 26 min

Next to food and clothing, achieving personal and professional success is rated at the very top of the hierarchical order of human needs. Everybody wants to be somebody! In this ultimate success book that includes timeless information for generations to come, the author has meticulously chronicled proven skills, strategies, and secrets that, if regularly followed, will empower the listener to live ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: eBook

Next to food and clothing, achieving personal and professional success is rated at the very top of the hierarchical order of human needs. Everybody wants to be somebody! In this ultimate success book that includes timeless information for generations to come, the author has meticulously chronicled proven skills, strategies, and secrets that, if regularly followed, will empower the listener to live
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Audiobook

Agile Project Management For Dummies, 4th Edition

by Mark C. Layton, Steven J. Ostermiller, Dean J. Kynaston ...

Narrated by Brian P. Craig ...

Unabridged

18 hours 20 min

Agile Project Management For Dummies introduces you to the planning and execution approaches that can help you complete projects more quickly, with higher quality and using fewer resources. For companies in any industry―not just software development―agile project management reduces waste and increases transparency, while addressing customers' ever-changing requirements. You'll learn all the ... Read more

$30.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Agile Project Management For Dummies introduces you to the planning and execution approaches that can help you complete projects more quickly, with higher quality and using fewer resources. For companies in any industry―not just software development―agile project management reduces waste and increases transparency, while addressing customers' ever-changing requirements. You'll learn all the
... Read more
Lean Healthcare Deployment and Sustainability

by Mark L. Dean ...

Best Practices for Achieving the Full Benefits of Lean in Healthcare Lean Healthcare Deployment and Sustainability reveals how to successfully implement Lean methodologies in a hospital, physician practice, long-termcare facility, or other healthcare setting. This strategic guide provides an organizational infrastructure and systematic approach for transforming a healthcare system into a Lean ... Read more

$26.99 USD

Best Practices for Achieving the Full Benefits of Lean in Healthcare Lean Healthcare Deployment and Sustainability reveals how to successfully implement Lean methodologies in a hospital, physician practice, long-termcare facility, or other healthcare setting. This strategic guide provides an organizational infrastructure and systematic approach for transforming a healthcare system into a Lean
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