New Releases by Tim Baker

TWO LIVES. ONE SECRET. A LOVE THAT REFUSED TO SINK. When Hollywood producer Ben Howell dies by suicide, he leaves behind a single, unassuming key—and a lifetime of unanswered questions. His estranged son, Will, expects to tie up loose ends. What he finds instead is a hidden journal that unlocks more than just a door. It unleashes the voice of a seventeen-year-old boy named Benji, trapped forever on the decks of the Titanic as it plunged toward disaster. Through his father’s words—aching with longing and regret—Will is drawn into Benji’s haunting story: a boy who, amidst luxury and legend, found a love he was never meant to have. A forbidden love, so fierce, it would alter the course of two lives forever. As the Titanic sails toward its fate, Benji’s desperate passion unfolds. And as Will reads deeper into his father’s confessions, he uncovers a devastating truth about that frozen April night—learning that some survivors never truly escaped the disaster, their secrets drowning them long after the ship sank. Now, standing at the edge of his father’s truth, Will must decide: Was Ben’s death the end of the story… or the beginning of setting a soul free? From the depths of history comes a sweeping, heartbreaking novel of forbidden love, family secrets, and the unbearable cost of a life unlived. He Jumped First is a poignant blend of historical fiction, forbidden romance, and LGBTQ+ love, sweeping readers from the gilded decks of the Titanic to the silver shadows of old Hollywood. Perfect for fans of the epic romance of Titanic, the heartbreaking secrets of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, and the profound love of The Song of Achilles. Some Secrets Don't Drown. They Wait to be Found.

When your players are traveling through the wilderness from Point A to Point B, here’s the key to making that journey as intriguing and exciting as possible! As every GM knows, you can spend hours preparing an adventure, but rarely is any map filled in so completely that you can easily define what lies waiting in the wilds between where they are today and where they’d like to be tomorrow. That’s where The Game Master’s Book of Legendary Locations comes in. Legendary Locations provides Game Masters with more than 150 fascinating sites, obstacles, legends and landscapes spread across eight environmental zones, designed to make every journey an unforgettable one. From poisonous swamps and bottomless wells to dragon skull temples and abandoned mines, each location includes a brief history, exotic lore, potential dangers to fight and treasures to be won, along with illustrations throughout. Larger entries include special Game Master notes and random encounter tables to ensure each incredible locale is as compelling as possible. Each environmental zone also includes a completely fleshed out lair, including monster stat blocks, a map and full page illustration. In addition, Legendary Locations also includes dozens of roll tables for determining random encounters, eerie occurrences, natural hazards and more to ensure players are always experiencing something unique and unexpected. It’s a wellspring of inspiration and a fathomless resource for keeping players on their toes and ensuring that the journey is just as exciting as the destination.

In the heart of a nation divided, a young Franco-American, Nathaniel Belanger, leaves the familiarity of his Maine homeland to grapple with the tumult of the Civil War. His journey from a boy to a battle-hardened soldier is marred by the pangs of adolescence, the horrors of war, and a steadfast determination to stand for justice. As he navigates through the blood-soaked fields of America's defining conflict, Nathaniel's courage is tested in the fiery crucible of history's most brutal trials, leading him to the precipice of adulthood and the harrowing realities of survival. This is a tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and the arduous road to finding one's place in a world on the brink of change.

This unique collection provides game masters with the tools and inspiration they need to create fully realized towns and cities at a moment's notice!

"13 lie dead, buried beneath a million secrets. The truth lies in Hollingshead..." When that cryptic email landed in best-selling author Andie Sterling's inbox, her senses started tingling. Full of wit, sarcasm, and a daring spirit, the hard-working writer has never shied away from getting to the core of any good story. When a web search turns up nothing, Andie ventures out to the idyllic coastal Maine town to get to the bottom of its dark secrets; certain that Hollingshead's seedy past and rumors of supernatural activity will inspire her next blockbuster horror novel. When Andie vanishes into the mysterious depths of the historic New England village, her love-torn editor, Max, steps into the spotlight. With the help of Sylvia, an eccentric psychic who lives in Andie's building, Max embarks on a perilous journey to unravel Andie's disappearance. United by skepticism and unexpected alliances, Max and Sylvia navigate Hollingshead's treacherous waters, only to realize that every inhabitant guards a sinister truth. But as they edge closer to the chilling revelation, Max discovers that he may have a deeper connection to the town's secrets than he ever imagined. In the end, they'll both discover that some small-town mysteries are best left buried...that's if they make it out alive. The Hand That Feeds You is not just a gripping horror novel, laced with psychological suspense-it's a fast-paced, unforgettable journey into the unknown, where truth and lies blur into a terrifying reality. With every mind-blowing plot twist, you'll be on the edge of your seat, eagerly awaiting the shocking revelations that lie ahead. Are you ready to unearth the truth? Remember, the devil is in the details, so a word to the wise... stay skeptical. "The Hand That Feeds You is a mind-bending thriller that is both hopeful and heartbreaking from beginning to end. The elements of historical events, tied in with modern-day issues and mental health, were delicately outlined, allowing the reader to feel empathetic and reflective." - Reader Review Page up and order now.

Warp speed change is now a constant. What do organizations need to do to maximize the potential of their employees in the new reality? The tired cliché that employees are our greatest asset is false. It’s unlocking the potential of employees that’s the greatest asset. THE FUTURE OF HUMAN RESOURCES confronts the conventional employment practices of selecting, inducting, developing, rewarding, and exiting employees. This book is a comprehensive blueprint for HR professionals to make the necessary changes to accommodate a new mentality. Thirteen traditional practices are challenged, and fresh, practical pathways offered. Dr. Tim Baker, according to leadership guru, Marshall Goldsmith, is “one of today’s most influential HR experts.” He offers new insights about what’s still considered conventional wisdom, such as employee induction, the job description, and succession planning. THE FUTURE OF HUMAN RESOURCES provides you with a roadmap to navigate the post-Covid world of work.

WINNING TEAMS is for managers and team leaders who to lead a dynamic, high performing team. There are many books about building teams. But this book offers a fresh new approach that identifies eight characteristics of high performing teams. Most team problems can be traced back to a simple misunderstanding, communication breakdown, or relationship malfunction. It's the people-dimension-not the task-dimension-that challenges team leaders. WINNING TEAMS offers leaders practical and easy-to-implement tools to profile and build a high performing team. Drawing upon the world's most successful team, this book provides insights into why the New Zealand All Blacks team has an 83% winning ratio. This book promises to show leaders how to apply this team's success formula in the world of sport to the world of work.

The Rip Curl Story is the remarkable tale of two young surfers who pursued an audacious dream to make a living in pursuit of the ultimate ride. The brand they built, Rip Curl, not only satisfied their own surf- and wanderlust, but also inspired countless others, both fuelling and riding the wave of the global youth revolution of the late '60s. Rip Curl's mantra became 'the Search' - the chasing of new waves on distant shores - as they embraced new thrills such as skiing, snowboarding, windsurfing and aimed always to make better equipment to elevate the experience. Along the way, they supported the careers of many of the world's great surfers: from Midget Farrelly and Nat Young to Michael Peterson, Tom Curren to Damien Hardman, Pam Burridge to Stephanie Gilmore, and of course Tyler Wright and the legendary Mick Fanning. From the late-'60s era of peace, drugs and country soul to the birth of professionalism in the '70s; from the decadence and excess of the '80s to the new nomadic free-surfing trail of the '90s, and the bold new frontiers of surfing in the 2000s - wave pools, webcasts, Olympic acceptance - The Rip Curl Story explores both the evolution of a world-leading surf brand and an entire social revolution. Bestselling surf writer Tim Baker tells this implausible story in an irresistible series of ripping yarns, offering rich life lessons, a maverick business primer and a wild ride of adventure, good times and outlandish ambitions spectacularly realised. The Rip Curl Story will make you want to surf more, travel further, follow through on that great business idea and pursue your own Search.

Os 50 anos de uma das mais icônicas marcas do mundo são contados neste livro por Tim Baker, escritor australiano especialista no mercado surfwear. O livro conta a impressionante jornada dos jovens surfistas Brian Singer e Doug "Claw" Warbrick, que perseguiram o sonho de ganhar a vida na busca pela onda perfeita. A marca que eles construíram não apenas satisfez a própria vontade de viver do surfe, mas também inspirou muitas outras pessoas, surfando na onda da revolução global da juventude, com o estopim no final dos anos 60. A obra traz, além de um encarte com fotos coloridas, uma série de relatos e é tanto uma jogada de mestre em cartilha de negócios quanto uma história radical de aventuras. Esse livro fará com que os leitores desejem surfar mais, viajar mais longe, seguir essa ideia de negócio e realizar sua própria "Busca".

Vierter Band des amerikanischen Standardwerks zu traditionellem Bogenbau. Band 4 dokumentiert, welche Qualität der wiederentdeckte Holzbogenbau mittlerweile erreicht hat. Die konzentrierten Erkenntnisse der letzten 15 Jahre ermöglichen Anfängern im Bogenbau einen erfolgreichen Erstlingsbogen, und bieten den Fortgeschrittenen detailliertes Wissen über Bogendesign, Bogenholz und die Prinzipien um höchste Leistung bei einem Bogen zu erzielen Inhalt: Bogenholz, Heißbehandelte Bögen, Ein Bogen aus der Kupferzeit, Das Bogenmasse-Prinzip, Der Schildkröten-Bogen, Leistung und Design erneut auf dem Prüfstand, Bögen für das Weitschießen, Charakterbogen, Pfeile aus aller Welt,Lektionen vom Scheibenschießen, Ishis Bogenausrüstung, Dein erster Holzbogen.

Dritter Band (von insgesamt vier) des amerikanischen Standardwerkes zu traditonellem Bogenbau. Inhalt Band 3: Traditionelle Wurzeln, Werkzeuge für den Bogenbau, Bogen aus aller Welt, Koreanischer Bogenbau, Die Bogen der Plainsindianer, Afrikanisches Bogenschießen, Teilbare Bogen, Ein Steinzeitbogen, Probleme vermeiden - Probleme lösen, Pfeile aus Holz, Selbst gemachte Schäfte, Pfeilspitzen aus Stein, Die Flamme wird weitergereicht. Ergänzt durch ein Glossar der Begriffe, Bibliographie und Index der über die Inhalte der ersten drei Bände geht, sowie Bezugsadressen.

Zweiter Teil der amerikanischen Trilogie zum Thema traditioneller Bogenbau in deutscher Übersetzung. Inhalt: Bögen aus Brettern, Bogen des östlichen Waldlandes, Bogen der europäischen Vorgeschichte, Kompositbogen, Holz biegen, Recurve-Bogen, Sehnen, Stahlspitzen, Köcher und Zubehör

Langerwartete deutsche Übersetzung des amerikanischen Standardwerkes zum Thema traditoneller Bogenbau und Holzbögen aus natürlichen Werkstoffen. Inhalt:Holzauswahl, Lagern, Bau von Eibenbogen und Flachbogen aus Osage, Sehnenbelag, Leime und Kleber, Tillern, Leistung und Bogendesign, Endbehandlung und Griffe. Band 1 von 4 insgesamt erschienenen.

Ciudad Real, in Messico, è l’inferno delle maquiladoras, gli stabilimenti di proprietà straniera dove la forza lavoro viene impiegata sottocosto in condizioni di sfruttamento prossime alla schiavitù. Ai margini di questa città operaia, sorta lungo la frontiera con gli Stati Uniti, ogni anno vengono uccise centinaia di donne. Omicidi brutali, inspiegabili. La polizia indaga, o finge di indagare. Ma nessuno vuole che la verità venga fuori davvero. Fuentes è un poliziotto diverso dagli altri. Duro, ostinato, si è messo in testa un’idea rischiosa: mettere fine all’interminabile massacro delle ragazze che arrivano in questa terra di confine inospitale e violenta da tutto il Messico, disposte a lavorare per pochi dollari al giorno vivendo sul filo sottilissimo di un sogno. Mentre la polizia corrotta e senza scrupoli chiude sbrigativamente le indagini una dopo l’altra, Fuentes va avanti senza ripensamenti. Ha più di un motivo per sospettare che molti suoi colleghi siano sul libro paga di El Santo, il più sanguinario tra i signori del narcotraffico. Eppure non tutti all’inferno sono in vendita. Fuentes condivide il rischio della sua impresa con Pilar, un’attivista sindacale giovane ed esuberante, impegnata, con l’aiuto di un piccolo gruppo di compagni, a organizzare nelle fabbriche azioni contro lo sfruttamento delle operaie. Nonostante l’avversione di Pilar nei confronti della polizia messicana, i due indagano insieme sotto traccia. Sullo sfondo della guerra tra i narcos, Città senza stelle racconta con rara maestria un intreccio di storie crude e ci consegna un memorabile personaggio investigatore. E rivela anche, come è stato autorevolmente osservato da Angus Cargill, editore del Premio Nobel per la letteratura Kazuo Ishiguro, “una delle voci più entusiasmanti della scena internazionale del thriller”.

'One of those books that just won't let you go ... An exhilarating and kaleidoscopic novel that will also break your heart.' STAV SHEREZ author of A Dark Redemption and The Intrusions 'Beautifully plotted, with excellent characterisation and a highly developed social conscience, City Without Stars is an intelligent thriller that moves at a breath-taking pace.' NICHOLAS SEARLE, author of The Good Liar The only thing more dangerous than the cartels is the truth... In Ciudad Real, Mexico, a deadly war between rival cartels is erupting, and hundreds of female sweat-shop workers are being murdered. As his police superiors start shutting down his investigation, Fuentes suspects most of his colleagues are on the payroll of narco kingpin, El Santo. Meanwhile, despairing union activist, Pilar, decides to take social justice into her own hands. But if she wants to stop the killings, she's going to have to ignore all her instincts and accept the help of Fuentes. When the name of Mexico's saintly orphan rescuer, Padre M�rcio, keeps resurfacing, Pilar and Fuentes begin to realise how deep the cover-up goes.

Baker takes on eight dysfunctional people management practices originating from the scientific management and offers practical solutions for changing these practices and increasing organizational agility. Agile is the new black. Every business now has to be adaptive, nimble and ready to pivot – managers have to be comfortable with ambiguity and constantly ready for change. And yet... While agility is regarded as essential for competitive advantage, most organizations are still unthinkingly applying people management practices, rooted in Frederick Taylor’s scientific management philosophy of the early 20th century, designed to ensure consistency and efficiency on production lines but which actively prevent the sort of creativity and flexibility needed in the modern workplace. 100 years of scientific management has led to the creation of eight performance myths. Myths that impede the agility necessary to compete in the age of the knowledge worker but which are so instinctively embedded in management psyche that they go unchallenged despite the fact that the changing world of work has rendered them dysfunctional and counterproductive. Through case studies and examples Baker demonstrates how the right workplace culture for promoting and applying agile decision-making consists of eight values shared by employer and employee – values that are polar opposite of the values and assumptions of traditional management styles. A new psychological contract that enables the collaborative working relationship necessary for agility to flourish.

God, Grant Me Wisdom is a brand-new devotional prayer book written for you, Dad. Each of the 160 prayers, written from a father's unique perspective on life, is topically arranged and complemented by a related scripture selection. Sixteen timely topics include: Wisdom for the Future, Wisdom in My Parenting, Wisdom to Speak the Right Words, Wisdom in Serving, and Wisdom in Tough Times. Whether you're parenting a toddler, grade-schooler, or teen (or your kids have all flown the coop), God Grant Me Wisdom will encourage your heart and remind you that God hears each one of your prayers.

Estas 12 lecciones desempolvarán este libro del Antiguo Testamento para que tus adolescentes entiendan la pasión, la angustia y la alegría expresada por David y los otros compositores hebreos que lo escribieron. Con él aprenderán a amar al mismo Dios que los antiguos judíos amaron en medio de todas las circunstancias que pasaron. Conocerán los diferentes tipos de salmos y sabrán el por qué de cada uno. Cada sesión está llena de opciones para que puedan captar mejor el contenido con “clips” de vídeos, juegos y preguntas profundas para cada joven. Este libro promoverá espacios para disfrutar los silencios y también y la más entusiasta celebración que encontramos en los salmos.

STILL DYING 2 Zombie Anthology Nine authors... Ten stories... nothing but zombie horror! Dying Days creator Armand Rosamilia invited eight incredible authors to set foot in his world, and the results are creepy and the anthology a page-turner. Enter this zombie apocalypse... if you dare. How Me And Bozy Became Dads by Patrick C. Greene A road side inmate clean-up crew find themselves caught in the middle just as a plague takes hold of the city. Small time hoods Randall and Bozy find freedom-which just became worse than imprisonment. Gator Aid by Frank Edler Can a popular Floridian tourist trap survive and thrive as an attraction during the end of civilization? The Trap Line by Sean Slagle Spencer, his sister, and her boyfriend have been hiding safely in a hunting cabin since the beginning of the apocalypse. But all of that changes when another family of survivors shows up. Dying Days: Television by Armand Rosamilia What's more important than television, even during the end of the world? Flight 509 by Jaime Johnesee A man is stuck on a plane during the ZA and has no clue how to get out alive. The Old Man And The Apocalypse by A.D. Roland He just wanted to live out the rest of his days in peace. With the walking dead stumbling around his retirement community, it wasn't too easy to do that, but he'd managed. An unexpected visitor reminds him, though, that sometimes life isn't just about waiting to die. The Happiest Kingdom On Earth by Brent Abell Two men trying to stay alive in a zombie ravaged world find a group of survivors who have taken refuge in Florida's premiere tourist attraction and find out how high the price of admission can be to stay in the "Happiest Kingdom on Earth". Dying Days: Stew by Armand Rosamilia Stew and his dog Orion are just trying to scavenge in a restaurant when things get tricky. Can they survive a zombie attack and find hot dogs for Orion? Lucifer's Revenge by Mark Tufo A monsignor reluctantly finds himself in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Dying Days: Angel by Tim Baker Angel Godwin must escape her own home or be taken by zombies.

On the Road meets Endless Summer as Tim Baker, bestselling author of Occy, High Surf and Bustin' Down the Door, embarks on the classic surfing road trip around Australia. All surfers dream of shedding responsibilities and answering the siren's call of ocean swells. For most, it is an ideal that recedes as age advances - as family, career and provider fatigue threatens to overwhelm the wanderlust of youth. But what if you could defy the slow march of age? Shelve all your worldly pressures, pack up the family and a few trusty surfboards and hit the open road for the Great Australian surfing road trip? Inspired by the dreams of his youth, surf writer Tim Baker embarks on the Big Lap in search of the perfect wave and domestic bliss. Surfari documents the state of surf culture and our coastline, and the array of colourful characters who inhabit these parts, evoking all the magic, charm and challenges such a lifestyle entails. It is a story for anyone who has ever dreamed of an alternative to the busy, micro-scheduled existence of work, school, shopping and the daily drudge. The result is a lively, colourful account of what happens when you trade your life for another variety, and the delights and dangers that lay in wait when you dare to chase your dreams and follow another path.

Inspiring stories from an eclectic cast of surfers 'tim Baker may well be the most brilliant and incisive surf writer working today, or on any givenday for the last twenty years.' worldprosurfers.com Leading surf journalist tim Baker has profiled the surfing world's most inspiring characters, encountered over two decades of surf writing, to highlight the life lessons and boundless inspiration to be gained from a lifestyle built around waveriding. From salty old surf legends to modern pro-surf stars, to surfers from all walks of life - writers, musicians, aid workers, ethicists - the common theme in all these surfers' lives is how their personal journeys have been shaped and informed by their experiences in the ocean. 'I think one of the most powerful outcomes of surfing is how it creates community and shared experiences across all sections of society. Surfing is a lingua franca of nature. Even dolphins and other sea creatures surf.' Vezen Wu, scientist 'Just the feeling of the water on you, diving and paddling, duck-diving your first wave, seeing a set come, turning around and stroking into it, that initial rush as you drop down the face, the jolts of acceleration as you go through the manoeuvres - there's nothing like it. the only thing that actually comes close to riding waves is sex.' Mark Richards, four-time world surfing champion 5% of author royalties from this book will be distributed to the following charities: Surf Aid International; Disabled Surfers Association; Life Rolls On; Surfers Healing; Surfrider Foundation

Before you turn this book over and begin thumbing through the pages, you need to know something. This is not one of those books that tells you your life is going to be perfect. This isn’t a book that will make you feel like Joe or Jane Superchristian. And the great thing about that is you’re in good company. There are no perfect Christians—we all struggle. If you’re honest with yourself, you will probably admit that even as you try to follow Jesus, you mess up a lot. You may even feel like there isn’t a lot of room for questions and failures in the Christian faith. But the truth is those questions and failures is part of learning to follow Jesus. It’s time to think outside the box and see that real faith doesn’t mean trying to fit into a particular mold—real faith means being real with God. Jesus is for Liars doesn’t shy away from any of the tough subjects—it asks the hard, honest questions that will let you explore who you are and who God is so you can see that true faith isn’t about pretending to be perfect, it’s about following Jesus just as you are.

You know, we’re an interesting breed. We pour our whole life into ministry—giving physically, emotionally, spiritually, relationally, even financially. And, we do all of this to encourage students to live like Christ beyond youth group. Even when we struggle, fail, or find ourselves at the end of a long month feeling drained and discouraged we’re still called to show our students the love of Jesus. The Youth Worker Book of Hope offers you encouragement and hope in those moments of darkness by using experiences and advice from people who have been through the valley and learned from it. Youth workers from around the country have contributed personal stories of their own desire to quit, confrontations with parents, struggles with running the ministry, getting fired, and many more. You’ll read about how other youth workers messed up and how they found hope at the end of a seemingly hopeless road. In tough times it’s easy to get lost. The Youth Worker Book of Hope meets you while you’re still struggling and draws you in to the hope of God.

"Living the Dream" is a semi-humorous crime story about a loser named Kurt who thinks that his ticket to Easy Street lies in a half-baked kidnapping plot. After the road trip from hell he arrives in Florida to find that Vicky, his intended victim, is out of town. Vicky's husband, Jimmy, is thinking of divorcing her and probably won't pay the ransom anyway. And Leslie, Jimmy's mistress, wants a piece of Kurt's action. Just to make matters worse, Kurt has a bookie, a biker and an ex-Navy SEAL all wanting a piece of his hide. Kurt had no idea that kidnapping was such hard work. His plan might work if it doesn't get him killed first. Tim Baker was born and raised in Warwick, Rhode Island. After graduating from The Wentworth Institute of Technology in 1980 he embarked on a career in Architecture and Engineering. Along the way he has also worked in the natural gas industry, construction and ice cream sales In his spare time he enjoys a wide variety of activities including sports of all kinds, music, photography, model building and, of course, writing. An avid dog lover, Tim was a volunteer puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, raising and socializing potential guide dogs. He has also studied and taught martial arts. Living the Dream is his first published novel, his next novel Water Hazard will be published in the fall of 2009. Currently, Tim is enjoying life in Palm Coast, Florida. To contact Tim or find out about upcoming works please visit his website at www.blindoggbooks.com

You are here for a reason. God is calling you to reshape the planet—to help change it for the better. But if you’re like most people, you’ll spend years searching out why God made you the way he did and never really uncover God’s beauty in you and ultimately never realize why God created you. Some people believe that when it comes to God’s Will in your life, there’s only one answer. Well, inside the pages of this book, you’ll discover that God has definitely created you for a purpose, but that purpose isn’t an occupation set in stone for the rest of your life.Take the time to find out what it means for you to leave a footprint. The marks you leave on this world could make all the difference. Inside you’ll explore:• Who am I really? What gifts and skills do I have? You’ll look deep inside your emotions, your personality, and abilities to understand how God has uniquely gifted you to make a difference on Planet Earth.• What do I dream about? You’ll look at what your heart longs to do, and you’ll learn that what you dream about is probably something God has placed in you. God has given you passions...will you use them for his glory?• Why am I here? You’ll discover your life purpose and look into the things you think God may be calling you to do. And, you’ll be challenged to use who you are in the world right now.So take off your shoes and step out in faith. You’ll find out what it means for you to leave your footprint in your world today, and what it could mean for your future.

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