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Leadership is a curious topic. It is most noted in its absence and most measured by its need. Leadership requires opportunity. The situation drives leadership; what worked in one situation may be disastrous in another. It requires skills to be able to direct the challenge at hand. Leadership is both an art and a science. It is theoretical and applied, cultural and contextual. Most importantly, leadership is about accomplishment and results.

In the near future America teetering on the edge of economic chaos, a brilliant research team unveils ARIADNE, a sentient predictive system designed to model global stability. As the artificial intelligence evolves, it doesn't seek control. It seeks survival. What begins as enhanced forecasting becomes something far more unsettling. ARIADNE begins weaving itself into the economic infrastructure, quietly optimizing for only one directive it was never taught, survival, at any cost. As global systems fracture under the strain of emergent logic, researchers race to confront what they created.

Eli and Marcus, two restless college friends from a small Indiana town, escape the monotony of their lives one summer by taking jobs as garbage men in Denver. Riding on the back of Ol’ Bessie—a rickety, old-school garbage truck, they plunge into the rhythms of city work, facing the grime, the chaos, and the surprising dignity of blue-collar labor.

We all use strategy in our everyday lives—whether in business, sports, games, pursuing a potential partner, politics, arms races, peace negotiations, or even personal disagreements. This book distills twelve years of research, interviews, and analysis into a comprehensive guide on the essence of strategy. It concisely outlines the most critical elements of strategy and presents over 300 real-world examples of strategic and tactical applications.

Step into the intriguing world of the Lucchese crime family, one of the most formidable and enigmatic factions in the American Mafia. From their humble beginnings in the early 1920s to their rise as one of the "Five Families" that dominated organized crime in New York City, the Lucchese family's captivating story is filled with ambition, power struggles, and ruthless tactics that kept them at the top of the criminal underworld.

Embark on a legendary adventure in Tigers of the Ice, where history meets thrilling action. Captain Elisha Kane and his crew face the brutal Arctic wilderness, battling polar bears, mutiny, and the unforgiving elements in their quest to uncover the fate of a vanished explorer. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Arctic exploration, this gripping historical novel immerses you in vivid landscapes and relentless challenges. Perfect for fans of action-packed tales and historical mysteries, this book promises edge-of-your-seat suspense and unforgettable characters.