In Pillars of Strength, author Don Hatcher offers a new and refreshing look at these questions based on his thirty years of service in the United States Air Force. Told in a series of short stories and drawn from the author's personal experiences, the perspectives on values such as loyalty, dedication, and service are right on target. Hammered home on page after page is the need for mutual respect, professional responsibility, and moral courage. Sometimes humorous, sometimes bittersweet, and sometimes edged with frustration, Pillars of Strength delivers insight and counsel in a straightforward, common-sense manner. It's a can't-miss guide to fundamental leadership life choices. Readers from all walks of life will enjoy reading Pillars of Strength.

It's time to be the best person you can be. It's time for YOU to reach your FULL potential.It's time to tap into ALL your unique traits and talents that can propel you to greatness.It's time to face all the challenges and obstacles this world will throw at you with the quiet confidence that you CAN and WILL overcome.It's time to understand that, at your disposal, you have the tools needed to be the best you can be.It's time to realize that the ONLY thing really holding you back from achieving your dreams is YOU.It's time to realize that you are a very complex and intricate individual, and to perform at your best, you must work on ALL aspects of your life.It's time to believe WITHOUT A DOUBT that no matter who you are or what stage of life you're in, you still have the ability to reach heights you never thought possible.We've all heard this before, but you may wonder, "What does it all mean?" Many of us are living our life like it is a giant jigsaw puzzle; some pieces are in place, while others are lost or still jumbled. To be the best you can be, all your pieces must be in place, and it's up to you to put them in the appropriate sections.For example: Being a successful, wealthy person isn't very enjoyable if you are ill or have health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or a heart condition.No matter how talented or gifted a person is, they will never reach their full potential if they have low self-esteem, doubt their own abilities, or are easily discouraged by others.If a person is full of anger and resentment, they will have a difficult time enjoying life and living it to the fullest, as they may be preoccupied with all the wrongs done to them. While these are separate examples, it's important to understand that shortcomings in one aspect of your life could have a ripple effect and drastically affect other aspects.The purpose of this book is to help you become physically, mentally and spiritually fit- simultaneously-with each aspect of fitness having its own section.Many of us tend to focus on our spirituality, while neglecting our physical health.Others demean themselves and lose all self-respect in the quest for money or success.Instead of dealing with their issues head on, some will abuse alcohol, drugs, or engage in other harmful activities in hopes of avoiding the situation. This is just a few of the ways we may be out of balance, and it's up to you to put all the pieces together! You only have one life, and it's up to YOU to live it to the fullest. No one else can do it for you, so that means it's TIME to make things right! Jeffrey White is aCertified Personal Trainer & Award Winning Author for "Best-Self Help Book" from Richter Publishing LLC in 2015 "

The Shattered Pillars is the second book of Bear's The Eternal Sky trilogy and the sequel to Range of Ghosts. Set in a world drawn from our own great Asian Steppes, this saga of magic, politics and war sets Re-Temur, the exiled heir to the great Khagan and his friend Sarmarkar, a Wizard of Tsarepheth, against dark forces determined to conquer all the great Empires along the Celedon Road. Elizabeth Bear is an astonishing writer, whose prose draws you into strange and wonderful worlds, and makes you care deeply about the people and the stories she tells. The world of The Eternal Sky is broadly and deeply created—her award-nominated novella, "Bone and Jewel Creatures" is also set there. The Eternal Sky Trilogy #1 Range of Ghosts #2 Shattered Pillars #3 Steles of the Sky At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

This new edition has been completely revised to reflect the notable innovations in mining engineering and the remarkable developments in the science of rock mechanics and the practice of rock angineering taht have taken place over the last two decades. Although "Rock Mechanics for Underground Mining" addresses many of the rock mechanics issues that arise in underground mining engineering, it is not a text exclusively for mining applications. Based on extensive professional research and teaching experience, this book will provide an authoratative and comprehensive text for final year undergraduates and commencing postgraduate stydents. For profesional practitioners, not only will it be of interests to mining and geological engineers, but also to civil engineers, structural mining geologists and geophysicists as a standard work for professional reference purposes.

Pillars of Hope is a collection of poetic pieces written to encourage, empower, inspire, and offer hope to women who have lost hope because of insecurities, abandonment, low self-esteem, fear, and suicidal thoughts. This book tells your story, our story. This story of hope comes from the assurance that freedom is available to those who dare to believe it and run toward it. This book will be your guide if you dare to run.

Nathaniel Branden's book is the culmination of a lifetime of clinical practice and study, already hailed in its hardcover edition as a classic and the most significant work on the topic. Immense in scope and vision and filled with insight into human motivation and behavior, The Six Pillars Of Self-Esteem is essential reading for anyone with a personal or professional interest in self-esteem. The book demonstrates compellingly why self-esteem is basic to psychological health, achievement, personal happiness, and positive relationships. Branden introduces the six pillars-six action-based practices for daily living that provide the foundation for self-esteem-and explores the central importance of self-esteem in five areas: the workplace, parenting, education, psychotherapy, and the culture at large. The work provides concrete guidelines for teachers, parents, managers, and therapists who are responsible for developing the self-esteem of others. And it shows why-in today's chaotic and competitive world-self-esteem is fundamental to our personal and professional power.