New Releases by Chris Roberts

If you want to learn how investors can create significant wealth in multifamily real estate, Multifamily Apartment Syndications is the book for you! Veteran real estate investor and syndicator Chris Roberts, a passionate proponent of the investment potential of multifamily real estate, draws on his extensive experience making money for himself and his investors in the sector to explain how he invests in multifamily value-add projects. In this book, you will discover: How to create and build a real estate company to purchase and renovate existing multifamily properties. What you need to know about sourcing and negotiating multifamily deals with high profit potential. Why Class C properties can offer significant upside potential for investors who renovate these types of apartment complexes. A step-by-step description of how Sterling Rhino Capital, Roberts company, purchased, renovated and sold a Class C multifamily property for a ROI substantially greater than anticipated. The type of terms savvy investors seek when engaging in contract negotiations with a property seller. How to work with contractors to get a rehab done on time and within budget. Steps to take to help maximize the price you get when selling a multifamily property. How to work with investors to amplify your ability to purchase multifamily properties. The book provides a comprehensive recipe for learning the skills necessary to purchase, rehab and sell value-add multifamily property. It includes the story of how Roberts went from earning uninspiring returns in the stock market to making substantial sums of money running a real estate company investing in multifamily apartment buildings. Roberts explains how he started in real estate buying, rehabbing and selling single family homes before expanding into multifamily properties. He also covers the benefits real estate offers investors as an asset class. These include: the ability to earn monthly income from rent payments, tax benefits in the form of depreciation, and the possibility of capital gains if the property increases in value. Multifamily Apartment Syndications demystifies the process of investing in value-add multifamily real estate, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in learning how investors can profit from this asset class.

Koen Munjunder loves the awesome thunderstorms of the Australian Outback. He also loves to dance, and one day when an especially impressive storm rolls in, he decides to dance with the lightning and thunder. He puts on such an impressive show that audiences from all over the world come to see him perform. Koen swells with pride ... but could that be his downfall? Will the true King of Lightning and Thunder let this little boy steal his glory?

Old Testament Survey is a conservative, evangelical overview of the books of the Old Testament. The author defends conservative dates and biblical doctrines from a fundamentalist perspective. The book is a product of years of Bible college teaching and pastoral ministry. It is designed to help believers understand the message of each Old Testament book. About the Author Dr. Chris Roberts currently serves as the pastor of Edgemont Baptist Church in Bluefield, WV. He also serves on the faculty of Appalachian Bible College in Beckley, WV where he teaches courses in Greek grammar and the Old Testament. He is a graduate of Appalachian Bible College (B.A.), Bob Jones University (M.Div.) and Piedmont International University (Ph.D.). He lives in Princeton, WV with his wife, Sarah, and their three daughters, Rachel, Rebekah and Hannah.

Weaving imaginative stories and spectacular poems in the vein of greats like Shel Silverstein and Maurice Sendak, "A Cabin In The Woods" is a whimsical and wonder-filled look at the world and all its eccentricities. There''s a cabin in the woods,it sits beside a lake.Sometimes when I visit there I dream ... awake.If you''d like to join me for a while,you must bring your sense of wonder.And dig deep into your fertile mind,for there''s treasure there to plunder.

The Editor’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve 18 is a step by step training guide tailored to the art and craft of editing. Using a project based approach, focusing on the edit page, the hands on lessons demonstrate how to cut interviews, dramatic scenes, documentary material and music videos. Specific lessons also show how you can build eye catching effects using the new 3D keyer and video collage plug-ins, create variable speed effects, simplify complex audio mixes, and deliver your final film, whether for online distribution, broadcast television or streaming services. This book is designed for both beginners and professionals. Beginners will find clear and concise lessons to get you up and running quickly. If you’re a professional switching from another system, you’ll find lessons that cover everything from basic editing and trimming to working with audio, adding text, effects and more. Plus, you’ll discover dozens of pro tips and tricks that will help make you a master at editing with DaVinci Resolve! --

The second edition of Doing Ethics in Media continues its mission of providing an accessible but comprehensive introduction to media ethics, with a grounding in moral philosophy, to help students think clearly and systematically about dilemmas in the rapidly changing media environment. Each chapter highlights specific considerations, cases, and practical applications for the fields of journalism, advertising, digital media, entertainment, public relations, and social media. Six fundamental decision-making questions—the "5Ws and H" around which the book is organized—provide a path for students to articulate the issues, understand applicable law and ethics codes, consider the needs of stakeholders, work through conflicting values, integrate philosophic principles, and pose a "test of publicity." Students are challenged to be active ethical thinkers through the authors’ reader-friendly style and use of critical early-career examples. While most people will change careers several times during their lives, all of us are life-long media consumers, and Doing Ethics in Media prepares readers for that task. Doing Ethics in Media is aimed at undergraduate and graduate students studying media ethics in mass media, journalism, and media studies. It also serves students in rhetoric, popular culture, communication studies, and interdisciplinary social sciences. The book’s companion website—doingethicsin.media, or www.doingmediaethics.com—provides continuously updated real-world media ethics examples and collections of essays from experts and students. The site also hosts ancillary materials for students and for instructors, including a test bank and instructor’s manual.

This meticulously researched book provides the first comprehensive study of the employment of artillery and naval gunfire support at Anzac. Faced with huge difficulties on inferior ground the Australian, New Zealand, Indian, and British gunners quickly adapted to a hostile environment, employing innovative techniques to counter superior numbers of Ottoman artillery and provide fire support to their infantry and light horse colleagues. How well they performed is a central theme of The Artillery at Anzac. Using a host of primary sources including official manuals, war diaries, operation orders, letters, and private papers the authors trace the story of this neglected feature of the Gallipoli campaign. Commencing with an evaluation of the nascent pre-war Australian and New Zealand artillery, they take the reader through the testing introduction to the realities of modern warfare, the trials and difficulties the gunners experienced throughout the campaign, to the phased evacuation in December, without alerting the Ottomans to the re-duced number of guns. Along the way, they challenge a long held controversy concerning the light horse charge at the Nek, and evaluate the effectiveness of the fire support provided to the infantry attacks, including that at Lone Pine, the attacks on the Sari Bair Range, and at Hill 60. In doing so, the authors illuminate long-buried information to provide new and penetrating insights into the campaign at Anzac.

“Back to Basics” is a joint project among twenty one industry leaders coming from security, operations, product, and privacy. The primary theme of this book is that adhering to basic security building blocks creates a strong foundation for cyber resilience.The idea is to share our learnings in small accessible and practical chunks. These tips and tricks can be easily picked up by security leaders and practitioners across the spectrum of organizational maturity. The simple models shared by our contributing authors can become the baseline for how others can efficiently get to an adequate security posture.

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100 of the best television series are rated and reviewed. Includes overviews, themes, characters, classic episodes, recommendations, and more.

Quickly Develop The Confidence To Handle Any Conflict From Low-level To High- Level Threats Of Violence - Control And Manage Your Emotions In The Face Of A Threat With A Calm Steady Strength - Learn Masterful Verbal De-escalation Skills - Get Home Safely To Your Loved Ones * DELIVERS! Immediate confidence enables you to have the courage to handle any conflict from low-level daily conflict to serious threats of violence when seconds count * CRITICAL! Calm, steady strength gives you the power to maintain control over your emotions in the face of a threat - Instantly * FAST RESULTS! Masterful Verbal De-escalation skills you can use in any conflict in a snap * NO-NONSENSE! Prepare for the worst-case scenario of violence by learning to recognize the signs of a physical assault and be prepared for best reaction - Quickly * UNIQUE! Understanding the legalities of your response allows you to feel confident you can handle any conflict legally, ethically, and morally - like a pro Learn these life-saving strategies, written by Chris Roberts, founder of SAFE International who''s business has taught Violence Prevention, Conflict Resolution & Self-defense to more than 200,000 people worldwide since 1994! If you want to have the confidence to handle any conflict from low-level to threats of violence, maintain control over your emotions in the face of a threat, and use the correct verbal de-escalation strategy for any conflict ... then this is the most important book you''ll ever purchase! Why wait another day! Develop the masterful strategies to handle any conflict from low-level to threats of violence! - Order Now!

For a few, life seems to come easy. But that''s not reality for most. Born to fifteen-year-old parents, largely raised by his single mother in neighborhoods where gangs, drug activity, and poverty were the norm, and on his own at the age of fifteen, Chris Roberts watched peers play and thrive, while he learned survival. With disarming wit and candor, You''ve Earned It! chronicles how Chris was remarkably able to see the world in such a positive way, and find opportunities where others would give up or break down. His is not a tale of a superhuman, but of super determination. Through colorful anecdotes and insightful advice, now you, too, can chart your own course. Topics include:¿ How to learn from mistakes, as we''re human and will make them. ¿ The importance of facing your fears and continued development. ¿ Recognizing that the most rewarding course is rarely the easiest.¿ Handling inevitable change and setbacks. ¿ Setting financial goals-celebrating small wins and regularly measuring your achievements.Like a welcome mentor, You''ve Earned It! delivers all the inspiration and self-permission you''ll need to craft the blueprint toward a life you thought was out of reach.

A richly illustrated, beautifully designed and now updated and extended book celebrating the music and art of the legendary Talk Talk. This edition includes interviews with Paul Webb and Lee Harris as well as the full transcript of Mark Hollis''s final interview about the band.

Filled with stunning photographs, this is the ultimate reference to the King of Pop: Michael Jackson Years after his death, Michael Jackson continues to captivate fans. The Complete Michael Jackson is the definitive look at the pop idol''s long and storied career--from start to finish, with nothing left out. Fantastic images capture every part of the music titan''s life, from his childhood debut as a member of the Jackson 5 all the way through his preparations for his sell-out season at the O2 arena. Music writer Chris Roberts exhaustively explores every album, recording, appearance, and gig, resulting in an unforgettable portrait of the most successful entertainer of all time. Short version for catalog

An easy-to-read biography of “the most important and compelling popular musician of the twenty-first century,” includes infographics and photos (TheNew Yorker). Beyoncé needs no introduction. Singer, artist, activist and icon, she is worshiped by her many fans around the word. This stunning graphic biography tells the story of how a young singer from Texas transformed into a global superstar, celebrating the highlights and successes of her career through stunning new graphics, photographs and illustrations. Representing so much more than the pop industry, through philanthropy, politics and campaigning, Beyoncé has broken the mould of what it means to be a superstar—and that star just continues to rise. From costume changes to record sales, her impressive vocal range to her work off-stage, this original bio-graphic book charts the success of the icon who came to dominate the charts, our screens and even our wardrobes. An absolute must for any “Beehive” members and Beyoncé fans.

ObjectivesThe issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an ever increasing global concern. Wound care is no exception; in burn centres the selective pressure from high antibiotic use, ineffective antibiotic dose at site of injury due to altered drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and longer hospitalization and treatment regimens all may influence the risk of resistance development.Antibiotic resistance and stewardship (AMS) have been the priority for most strategic interventions so far, however, in wound care other alternative or supplementary strategies using antiseptics should be considered. Local antiseptics such as silver can provide effective cidal activity across a broad range of wound pathogens including antibiotic resistant organisms, assuming they are used in the correct dose for an appropriate time period. The aim of this study was to understand the role of nanocrystalline silver barrier dressings as part of a strategy to tackle antimicrobial resistance in burns.MethodsA search of published evidence that supports the position of effective silver barrier dressings containing nanocrystalline silver within an AMR and AMS strategy for wound care literature was performed. The evidence supporting the role of this silver barrier dressing in burn wounds was subsequently summarised in the context of infection control, appropriate antimicrobial use and reduced antibiotic use.ResultsAn increasing body of evidence is available to support nanocrystalline silver use to minimise transmission of antibiotic resistant organisms as part of infection control procedures and in addition, through appropriate early use and stewardship on local wound infections, to minimise the need for systemic antibiotic therapy in surgical wounds and burns.ConclusionEngagement, alignment and collaboration between wound care professionals and wider related teams and governments on antimicrobial stewardship, and the potential role of antiseptics within this will help to progress further evidence for such interventions in the fight against antimicrobial resistant infections in wound care.

In 2003, Pharrell Williams was responsible (performing or producing) for 43 per cent of all the music played on radio across the USA, and 20 per cent in the UK. His prolific and varied collaborations with scores of the best-known musicians of the twenty-first century have earned Pharrell millions of radio plays, as well as album sales, songwriter credits and dollars. In 2013-14 alone, Pharrell has enjoyed two million-selling singles (in the same month, unbelievably), for the tracks ''Get Lucky'' and ''Happy'' - the latter earning an Oscar nomination for Best Song. Since 2001, Pharrell has established himself as a respected, and ambitious, musician, composer, fashion designer, businessman, charity-owner and ''universalist'', whose star is showing no signs of falling back down to earth. -- Publisher''s description.

This book has been written to encourage both individuals, churches and church fellowships, with respect to the need for prayer in our lives today. In this book we will specifically discuss the need for active prayer as part of the foundation of a successful Christian life. We will consider how important it is to pray from the mountaintop of victory and not from the valley of despair. Along with this, we shall also consider what happens to churches that do not set up the facility for its members to pray; relating this to why Jesus drove out those who bought and sold from the temple courts. We shall also evaluate the model of prayer, as set out by Jesus in the gospels and the model of the New Testament Church, as set out by the apostles in the Book of Acts. We shall also analyse the effect of the power of prayer on churches and fellowships, as well as relating prayer to God''s will and the need for evangelism across the world today. Finally, we shall look at the rising tide of celebrity status that is gripping both the world and some of out churches and how to address such matters.

The Volpino Italiano Training Book is a truly informative and unique training guide, full of reliable and tested information - written for the admirers of this wonderful breed. This is an easy-to-read, and in-depth text which you will thoroughly enjoy. It contains a wealth of interesting facts and reliable information, along with detailed advice for owners. Contributed to by a series of Volpino Italiano dog trainers, this book is certainly a must have addition to your collection.

This book has been written to provide college students with 7 keys for spiritual growth. It is a small book that will help you maintain your walk with Jesus throughout your college life; something that can be used as a College Christian manual. The seven keys to spiritual growth relate to our ability to focus in on God, while minimizing those aspects of our lives that might be a distraction to us. Whether we are at college or socializing, none of these activities should ever distract us from our focus on God. Therefore this book will help you to: do things God''s way; trust in God''s guidance; stay focussed on God; overcome a critical spirit; gain God''s peace in your heart; look forward rather than looking back; and recognize that you are God''s key to spiritual growth. Prayer will be a recurring theme throughout this book. Although this is a mini book, I would advize you to read through its pages and meditate on what God is trying to say to you, when it comes to matters pertaining to spiritual growth. And most of all I pray that this book will encourage you on your journey with the Lord during your college years.

This book has been written to give you a taste of the kind of people who have held the office of the President of the United States of America in times gone by. Particularly this book will investigate the religious and Christian views of past presidents to discover whether or not they left a lasting legacy for future presidents to follow. I have also deliberately restricted the research of this book to a time period of about 132 years, between George Washington, who took office in 1789 to Woodrow Wilson, who left office just after World War I in 1921. This helps to avoid repetitiveness if we were to consider presidents from a wider timescale. In order to decide who would be eligible for inclusion in this book, I set up a three-prong test, which is highlighted in more detail in chapter one. Finally, this book has been written to help inform you about the kind of president you would like to see governing the United States from the Oval Office in the future; particularly if you want to base your decision-making, during election times, on the life and experiences of past presidents.

''Serving God'' is a book that will encourage you to consider the calling that God has placed within your heart. God gives all of us an array of abilities to use within his kingdom: sometimes known as gifts, ministries or services, etc. These gifts and callings are given to everyone in one form or another, because God does not only call the ''Chosen Few'' to operate such gifts within his kingdom, he calls everyone who has given their heart to the Lord. This book has been written, both to encourage you and to make you think about the gifts that God has placed within you. It is one of the most exciting books I have written so far. This is because it will give people hope that they are both valued and useful to God in these last days of time. So, please enjoy this book; enjoy the gifts and abilities that God has given to you for the glorying and extension of his kingdom.

I have adapted the book, ''12 Days of Christmas'', to help people consider some of the deeper truths relating to the Christian experience. I have therefore taken each of the 12 gifts, from the original Christmas carol, and turned them into chapters on a variety of subjects to encourage the body of Christ in the 21st Century. Originally the book was used to bring to life certain Christian doctrines and sacraments, for the benefit and use among the clergy of some of the orthodox religions, down through the ages. However, I have avoided reading these original versions so that I would not be tainted by any erroneous doctrines that may not have been based on sound biblical theology. It is my prayer that this book will be of enormous benefit and encouragement to Christians who may be seeking a fresh revelation from God''s word in these last days of time.