The Icarus Deception
The Icarus Deception

Author: Seth Godin

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2012-12-31

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 067092301X

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In The Icarus Deception, Seth Godin's most inspiring book, he challenges readers to find the courage to treat their work as a form of art Everyone knows that Icarus's father made him wings and told him not to fly too close to the sun; he ignored the warning and plunged to his doom. The lesson: Play it safe. Listen to the experts. It was the perfect propaganda for the industrial economy. What boss wouldn't want employees to believe that obedience and conformity are the keys to success? But we tend to forget that Icarus was also warned not to fly too low, because seawater would ruin the lift in his wings. Flying too low is even more dangerous than flying too high, because it feels deceptively safe. The safety zone has moved. Conformity no longer leads to comfort. But the good news is that creativity is scarce and more valuable than ever. So is choosing to do something unpredictable and brave: Make art. Being an artist isn't a genetic disposition or a specific talent. It's an attitude we can all adopt. It's a hunger to seize new ground, make connections, and work without a map. If you do those things you're an artist, no matter what it says on your business card. Godin shows us how it's possible and convinces us why it's essential. 'If Seth Godin didn't exist, we'd need to invent him' Fast Company 'Seth Godin is a demigod on the web, a bestselling author, highly sought-after lecturer, successful entrepreneur, respected pundit and high-profile blogger' Forbes Seth Godin is the author of thirteen international bestsellers that have changed the way people think about marketing, the ways ideas spread, leadership and change including Permission Marketing, Purple Cow, All Marketers are Liars, The Dip and Tribes. He is the CEO of Squidoo.com and a very popular lecturer. His blog, www.sethgodin.typepad.com, is the most influential business blog in the world, and consistently one of the 100 most popular blogs on any subject..

Wings of Ruin
Wings of Ruin

Author: Skye Horn

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10-30

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781734596823

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Even the most epic love stories can end in ruins-especially when your soulmate wants to kill you.Alone in an enemy kingdom, Thea must find the strength to overcome her grief and tame the darkness in her soul. Raging with a need for revenge and the temptation of black magic at her fingertips, it's only a matter of time before she shatters.War is coming and so is Kieran. Under Ainé's control, Thea doesn't know what he's capable of. Will the monster he's become be someone she can save? Or is death their inescapable fate?As a secret that could change the course of her future forever is exposed, Thea must choose between what is right and what her heart desires most. But there has never been more at stake than there is right now.Wings of Ruin is the third book in the Kingdoms of Faerie series. The series explores a world of magic, myth, and legend through the lens of a powerful female heroine.

Wings of Olympus
Wings of Olympus

Author: Kallie George

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2019-03-05

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0062741535

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Take flight with Pippa and her winged horse in this heartfelt two-book series about a young girl who must win the hardest race in ancient Greece in order to stay with her closest friend. This new series from acclaimed author Kallie George is perfect for horse lovers and fans of Greek myths alike! High on the slopes of mighty Mount Olympus, among the sun-splashed meadows and sparkling waters, glide the winged horses of the ancient gods. Here up high is normally no place for a lost, parentless girl like Pippa. But once every hundred years, the gods and goddesses descend to the mortal realm to choose jockeys for their winged horse race—and Pippa is one of the lucky children chosen to ride. With her undersized, impetuous winged steed, Zephyr, by her side, Pippa has to confront the greatest challenge of her life: achieving victory in a race across the sky. No one expects Pippa and Zephyr to win, or even finish, this death-defying race. A poor orphan who’s spent her life working in stables, Pippa doesn’t seem to belong in the world of the gods. And while she loves Zephyr with all her heart, he’s smaller than the other winged horses racing. But if Pippa and Zephyr don’t find a way to win, the gods will separate them—forever. To stay with Zephyr, Pippa will have to work harder, train longer, and dare more bravely than her competition. In a race filled with petty, jealous gods and goddesses and a host of ruthless riders, Pippa must prove that love is greater than might. This stirring adventure series by beloved author Kallie George is perfect for fans of the Percy Jackson books and The War That Saved My Life. “I can’t wait to see what happens in the next one! If you have younger kids (or are even just a fan of middle grader books yourself) I would absolutely recommend this book.” —A Bibliophiles Book Blog

Wings of Fate
Wings of Fate

Author: Skye Horn

Publisher: Kingdoms of Faerie

Published: 2022-05-16

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 9781734596847

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Death chose her for her blood. Fate chose her for her heart. Eighteen-year-old Thea's fate is sealed whether she likes it or not. Magic, a prophecy, and a handsome Fae guardian are determined to place her on the throne of a land she never knew existed. But her father has a different plan, a plan that sets a vengeful goddess free. *** Kieran swore an oath to protect his kingdom and his princess; he just never knew it'd be this difficult. While darkness spreads across the four Kingdoms of Faerie, he must train Thea to master the volatile magic coursing through her veins and prepare her for the war lurking on their horizon. But all magic comes at a price. *** As Thea uncovers the truth about her past, prophecies unfold, and a choice arises that could change the kingdom's fate forever. She will do whatever it takes to save her new home and the one she loves-even if the cost is her heart.

Deadly Deception
Deadly Deception

Author: Alexa Grace

Publisher: Alexa Grace

Published: 2012-06-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781477584606

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In Deadly Deception, the second book of the Deadly Trilogy, enter the disturbing world of illegal adoptions, baby trafficking and murder with new detective Lane Hansen and private investigator Frankie Douglas. Lane Hansen has a problem. He needs a woman to portray his wife in an undercover operation and the only females on his team are either very pregnant or built like linebackers. Then he remembers gorgeous P.I. Frankie Douglas - a woman who could take his breath away by her beauty and take him down in 2.5 seconds. Unfortunately, she's the same woman he treated like a one night stand six months before. Frankie Douglas has a problem. She wants to rid the world of one baby trafficking killer. The only way to do that is to partner with Lane Hanson, the man who hurt her by disappearing from her life after a night of mind-blowing sex. They've been warned! Getting personally involved with a partner can put cases and lives at risk. Going undercover as husband and wife, Lane and Frankie struggle to keep their relationship strictly professional as their sizzling passion threatens to burn out of control.

Deception
Deception

Author: Robert W. Mitchell

Publisher: SUNY Press

Published: 1986-01-01

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 9780887061073

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Mitchell and Thompson have compiled the first interdisciplinary study of deception and its manifestations in a variety of animal species. Deception is unique in that it presents detailed explorations of the broadest array of deceptive behavior, ranging from deceptive signaling in fireflies and stomatopods, to false-alarm calling by birds and foxes, to playful manipulating between people and dogs, to deceiving within intimate human relationships. It offers a historical overview of the problem of deception in related fields of animal behavior, philosophical analyses of the meaning and significance of deception in evolutionary and psychological theories, and diverse perspectives on deception--philosophical, ecological, evolutionary, ethological, developmental, psychological, anthropological, and historical. The contributions gathered herein afford scientists the opportunity to discover something about the formal properties of deception, enabling them to explore and evaluate the belief that one set of descriptive and perhaps explanatory structures is suitable for both biological and psychological phenomena.

Wings of Deception
Wings of Deception

Author: Skye Horn

Publisher:

Published: 2020-06-30

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781734596816

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What if the legends were a lie?Actions have consequences, and Thea, future Queen of Ivandor, is facing them. She set the Goddess of Death free to save her soulmate, and then he abandoned her. Now, the shadows of war are on the horizon, and no one is prepared.Caught between a broken heart and a need for answers, Thea must navigate the pressures of becoming the leader her kingdom needs and face the volatile magic within before it consumes her completely.With the help of old and new friends, will Thea be able to discover the truth behind the legends that shape their society? Or is it already too late for the Kingdoms of Faerie and their Queen? WINGS OF DECEPTION is the second book in the Kingdoms of Faerie series. The series explores a world of magic, myth, and legend through the lens of a powerful female heroine.

The Art of Deception
The Art of Deception

Author: Nora Roberts

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks

Published: 2021-06-15

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1250834619

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A young woman finds herself caught up in international intrigue—and gets her heart stolen—in The Art of Deception from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, “the queen of romantic suspense” (The Columbus Dispatch). Adam Haines claims to be an admirer of Phillip Fairchild’s artistry, wishing to practice the craft as a student of the famous painter. Phillip’s daughter Kirby believes her father is blind to Adam’s flattery and suspects he’s hiding something. An attempt on Kirby’s life reveals the truth after Adam saves her. He’s an investigator seeking a missing Rembrandt painting and the trail leads to Phillip, who’s been known to traffic in forged and stolen art. Now, as Adam and Kirby risk their lives to protect her father and stop dangerous criminals, they also take a chance on the love that’s growing between them.

Encyclopedia of Deception
Encyclopedia of Deception

Author: Timothy R. Levine

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2014-02-20

Total Pages: 1094

ISBN-13: 1483306895

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The Encyclopedia of Deception examines lying from multiple perspectives drawn from the disciplines of social psychology, sociology, history, business, political science, cultural anthropology, moral philosophy, theology, law, family studies, evolutionary biology, philosophy, and more. From the “little white lie,” to lying on a resume, to the grandiose lies of presidents, this two-volume reference explores the phenomenon of lying in a multidisciplinary context to elucidate this common aspect of our daily lives. Not only a cultural phenomenon historically, lying is a frequent occurrence in our everyday lives. Research shows that we are likely to lie or intentionally deceive others several times a day or in one out of every four conversations that lasts more than 10 minutes. Key Features: More than 360 authored by key figures in the field are organized A-to-Z in two volumes, which are available in both print and electronic formats. Entries are written in a clear and accessible style that invites readers to explore and reflect on the use of lying and self-deception. Each article concludes with cross references to related entries and further readings. This academic, multi-author reference work will serve as a general, non-technical resource for students and researchers within social and behavioral science programs who seek to better understand the historical role of lying and how it is employed in modern society.

The Beauty of Darkness
The Beauty of Darkness

Author: Mary E. Pearson

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2016-08-02

Total Pages: 689

ISBN-13: 0805099255

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Princess Lia and her love, Rafe, have escaped Venda and the path before them is winding and dangerous.