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Higher education leaders and their teams should always seek to add value to their decision-making processes. Planning, Policy, and Politics in Higher Education: Tools to Help Leaders Make Strategic Choices provides a strategic decision-making model and specific tools to help maximize the opportunities for making successful choices. The model was introduced by Dr. Anderes in the book Navigating Through Turbulent Times: Applying a System and University Strategic Decision Making Model. It is built on the use of new tools, including a planning and assessment framework, future scans, an issue analysis inventory, and decision matrix. The new tools in combination with a strong strategic planning process, transparency for all constituencies, and high quality information focused on the future and globally gives leaders the greatest opportunity to make thoughtful choices aligned with their primary goals.   The strategic decision-making model consists of six components: 1) Creating an organizational mentality committed to strategic thinking, 2) maximizing the amount of high quality historical data and information for analyses to inform decision makers, 3) routinizing the use of globalized scans of the future integrated with other decision-making information, 4) supporting ongoing strategic planning processes, 5) ensuring transparency to incorporate all key constituencies in planning, and 6) implementing a planning and assessment framework that allows leaders to weigh and filter information into thoughtfully constructed strategic alternatives and action plans. The success of the model is based on the integration of all components, with strategic thinking permeating all aspects of decision making.   Board, system, and university leaders and their teams will benefit from the use of the strategic decision-making model in crafting well-informed choices. They will have greater confidence in supporting those choices to the myriad internal and external constituencies they serve. The planning outcomes will be derived from a set of new and expanded resources that provide greater organizational certainty in the final choices. The certainty in the choices will be based on the exhaustive use of the tools in translating strategies into key outcomes and the increased capacity to measure success in meeting board and institutional goals.

A writer's pen, is an up lifting book that touches on every aspect of life. The poems are about love, spiritual, and fantasy, that can take you to another frame of mind. These poems are to help people through difficult and joyful times in their life.Every poem has a message at the end that will make you think about your life. The majority of the poems are not all based on my life, but how I view it. The spiritual poems are difficult times I have experience of love ones that passed away. I know these poems will help someone that might be going through a loss in their life. The fantasy poems are a figment of my imagination, as I sit in my chair and let my mind go free. In with everyday life routine, when you just want to escape, these poems will take you to another place.The love poems are based on new beginnings of romance and disappointments of something that was never meant to be.The inspirational poems are to inspire someone to achieve, and to reach for their highest dreams in life. Sometimes we face challenges that can keep us from succeeding. My goal is to write this book to touch people lives, and to expand their mind of thinking.

After a deer hunter was shot and killed at a private hunting club, it was first thought to be an accident. But was it? Further investigation by the local county sheriff’s office brought the accident theory into question.

Going to sleep usually means kicking and screaming. Say Goodnight is a rhyming bedtime story that shows children that getting ready for bed isn't as bad as it seems. It helps them to remember the fun they had throughout their day, while teaching them to look forward to the adventures that will be waiting when they wake up.

Roger Harmon, takes us on a journey of personal discovery and in the process, exposes the attitudes, mind sets and prejudices of the many characters he meets on the way and offers some fascinating personal philosophical observations. The story moves from its beginning in England to the deserts of Arabia, with a brief foray into China, a spell in South Africa and finally into a cold and grey northern Europe, Harmon relates events that are filled with humor, pathos and no small measure of intellectual challenge.Building on the experience of a failed bullion deal, Harmon has now devised a way to make millions dealing in gold. His plan involves using OPM (Other People's Money) and being economical with the truth about how he plans to carry out the deal. To follow through with the plan, he enlists the help of a motley group of wannabes: a supermarket owner and his partner, a senior bank employee and a South African gold refiner.All goes well at first and, while the plan is in operation, Harmon becomes involved in several other intriguing episodes, not all of which have positive outcomes. But nothing ever goes exactly to plan, and the gold deal faces a serious obstacle when the fraud police become involved.At the eleventh hour, can Harmon rescue his deal and save himself, or will it crash and burn, and him with it?

While serving in Vietnam Larry Braden finds himself in a horrific situation that offers him his only way out of the war sane and alive. By staging his death and taking the identity of a dead soldier he leaves with no plan other than to get out of the country. He embarks on a journey that leads to a diversity of adventures in many places seizing opportunities as they arise. Several bold life decisions and occasionally letting his guard down lead to some difficult situations. By the time he establishes a normal life as Paul, multiple people have suspicions concerning his past and are actively seeking information. Despite the trail of lies necessary to enjoy the life he desires he strives to be an honest person. The overwhelming feeling he will be discovered constantly haunts him as he wavers between feeling victimized and guilt. He is always armed with a plan to run if necessary. Efforts to stay out of the limelight do not match his personality. Several ironic unexpected twists take place. Life is full of surprises for this runaway.

Fidel Castro. Che Guevara. Cesar Chavez. Karl Marx. Mao Tse-tung...and others. All Icons of the Progressive Left, and similarly the infallible Icons of the early years of Professor Frank M. Luna as he grew up on a small farm in Central California. After his matriculation at Fresno State, Professor Luna soon discovers that the Iconic foundation has cracks, and he decides to cleave them open for all to see. In this flowing and riveting account, Professor Luna chronicles his decades-long transformation to discard his political upbringing amidst the discovery of the horrors of these Marxist leaders and their states, while also exposing the US academic community''s complicity in their crimes against humanity. At times humorous and always engrossing, along his journey Professor Luna encounters biased instructors, heroic and quirky students, and institutions of higher learning that are not quite what they promote themselves to be. Shattering the Icons is an engaging narrative of a political and teaching transformation. A must read for the general public and educators alike, Shattering the Icons is a clarion call for the academic community in the US to transform itself.

The Real Antonette Come Forth series walks you through the life of Antonette Smith. This book series chronicles the life of a girl from age five to thirty-nine. She has suffered physical, mental, emotional, and drug abuse. She has cheated death and lived to tell her story. If you have been molested, if you have been raped, if you have been in an abusive relationship, if you have ran for your life, if you have been rejected, if you have been abandoned, if you have been looked over, if you are a teen parent, if you are a confused teen, if you suffer from false identity, if you suffer from hurt and pain, and if you suffer from heartache and pain, it does not matter if you are a boy or a girl, man or woman, hurt is hurt, and shame is shame. I wrote this series to shame the devil and glorify God. I tell all my hidden dark secrets to dethrone the devil of my past and make Jesus Lord of all my past, present, and future. I''m free to be the real me, who God created me to be, and you are too. Jesus freed me from a life of lies, abuse, sex, and drugs, and he has the power to free you too.

"He works by day for Smokey, which really is a rip But after work,he parties, be it whiskey, beer, or trip When he’s drunk,he staggers, you’ve never seen the sight But look at Mokey crooked, and you’ve got yourself a fight We’ve never seen him sober, we’ve never seen him straight But when he’s feeling lucky, a fifth bottle is his date He’s never had a license, he’s nutsey when he drives The cops say “Red-haired wacko, he’s gonna take some lives” So, Mokey, back off, Mokey, back off a little bit We know you like to kick it out and always staying lit Your liver can’t hold out no more, cirrhosis setting in We want you on the streets, old Moke, instead of in the pen"

This book, "Mosaic of David" is compelling and exciting, moving and touching to the depth of heartfelt and finally victorious. It tells the true story of a dedicated and loyal, committed and humble, law abiding and respectful black man that after seeking gainful employment with Texas Penal Agency, (TDCJ) found his life turned upside down due to no fault of his own. And filled with pain and derangement and rage due to the agency''s illicit, depraved and ungodly and racial and discriminatory, mind blowing, breathe taking and heart pounding termination. Leaving him befuddled, wondering and pondering why and how this had happened to him. It reveals his then drummed up tenacity to try to overcome and to break free of the pain that engulfs him and his endless will and desire to be well and whole and stable and productive. As the story continues it highlights how this sad but true, painful and unjust scenario continued to repeat itself as numerous employers and different agencies continued to deny him justice and equality, time and time again it proved to be elusive, despite his efforts. These acts of hate drove him closer and closer to the edge, almost to the break of no return. It depicts his courageousness as he refused to be utterly defeated by the enemy and his ferocious, diabolical and ominous and life threatening, mind and heart and body and soul damaging acts. This story, a must read, will captivate you with heroic acts and pure gut determination and will displayed by the victim. Near the stories finality, it subtly and slowly acknowledges David''s true character, his obedient persona and his intuitive mentality and his loving and respectful nature. Imparting that he was and had always been a winner and this at his very core, at heart! It will leave you crying with tears of joy, thankful and elated for David''s vindication, his reconstruction, yes, thanks be to God, his victory!!!

From the very first scream we heard from the very first baby squirrel we found, we became hooked on helping this little abandoned creature of God.Then there were many more to come, each one with their own personality, each one cuter than the other. However, Rocky, being the first one we acquired, became Louie''s favorite. They went everywhere in the yard together. Wherever Louie went, it was certain that Rocky was on his shoulder hitching a free ride. When she would get sleepy, she would climb down to his pocket and she stayed there until she woke up. When she would see him in the morning she would dance and make sounds for him to come get her. When her brother showed up two days later she didn''t mind sharing Louie with him. They were very close and were very happy to be together again.Since Louie preferred to Rocky to Beau, I gladly fill in to give him attention. There were many more after those two litte ones that we took in and raised, watching them grow and they enjoyed being with us.This is just a glimpse of what is in store for you as you too, will get hooked on reading about the nine squirrels that passed through our lives back in 2005 to 2012.

Ryan saw himself as an only child after his brother was killed. What was he to do without the brother he idolized? Ryan''s dad was devastated by the loss of his son. What was he to do? Matt knew he was different but how could he escape from cyber-space? Ryan''s mom found some comfort in teaching after her son was killed, so why is she agreeing to have a virtual subject as a son? These questions are answered after Ryan''s dad builds a quantum prismoid to create human-like virtual children, one of which was like the son he lost. Ryan names this subject Matt and they bond immediately. Now Matt wants to live with Ryan, and his dad comes up with an escape plan. On the day of the escape, Boy #5, the cyber cops, and the virtual children protect Matt from the outside agents trying to stop his escape. Just before Matt transfers to earth, two holograms jump on him and they all end up in Ryan''s dad''s lab. The family''s celebration is interrupted when rogue outside agents kidnap Boy #5. Matt has to go back to cyber-space to rescue him. With the help of the holograms, Boy #5 is rescued and Matt finally gets to live with Ryan. Life is good until Ryan says something so hurtful that Matt runs back into cyber-space and falls into a black hole that drops him into a parallel universe. And if it''s true that people who live there are doubles of those on earth, then why is Ryan''s brother there? Come join Ryan in his adventures where technology and imagination demonstrate how truly wondrous the mind can be under the worst circumstances.

Mirabella is about to be sacrificed to the immortals in a ceremony known as The Summoning. She is desperate to escape Kingdom, the Immortals sanctuary, with her two best friends, Assana and Starlet. However, the immortals have a different plan for the feisty young woman. She is to become Queen whether she likes it or not. Not to mention that she will need to locate and raise their beloved land Atlantis and defeat a great Wizard who betrayed the immortals. No pressure.With the help of her friends and one mysteriously handsome man who refuses to divulge his identity to her, she sets out to become an Immortal. But not just any Immortal. She is to be turned by the five ruling races of the Immortals. The Fairies; Witches and Warlocks; Werewolves; Vampires; and the strongest and oldest of immortals, the Dragons.She has no hope of surviving as every single woman who has gone through this impossible change has died shortly after being bitten. With her fiery temper and her love of movies, can Mirabella survive the violent act of being transformed into an Immortal? Or will she fail and let everyone she loves and holds dear down?

After enduring a long "Tailspin" that started at a young age, Mike Salazar finally began to pull out of his criminal lifestyle on March 1, 1980 when he "called upon the Name of the Lord" from a prison cell...~ Romans 10:13 "Whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved" ~

-For beginning tennis players.-Parents of beginning tennis players-Aspiring trainers and players of all levels-How to develop a young tennis player and the college recruitment processThis extensively illustrated guide provides a wealth of information including the following:How to select the correct racket, string and stringing machine.Knowing your grips.Quick Start tennisBeginning forehand, backhand and service teaching progressions in a group situation.The volley, topspin, slice and service teaching progressions when teaching the individual.Footwork including advanced movement techniques.ATP compared to WTA forehand.Advanced spin serving.Advanced volleying.Two handed backhand variations.Return of serve, approach shot and specialty shot sections.The development of a young tennis player and the route to college tennis.Beginner, Intermediate and advanced singles and doubles tactics.

What would you do if the life you knew only existed in your imagination? Just 9 months earlier, Scarlett had been in a car accident; only her side of the story is quite different from everyone else around her. After she meets a peculiar young man at church, things begin to add up, and a rapid series of flashbacks reveal to Scarlett a future riveted with uncertainty, but with a chance at redemption.

As the subtitle says, the book is a critique of denominational church doctrines. It is an objective writing as I, the author, have made every attempt to keep personal biases and subjective thinking out of the writing. It deals with denominational churches as to what''s right in their doctrines and what''s wrong. As mentioned, 100% of all church doctrines do not line up with the scriptures. Some churches come close, but no cigar. Others are so far out that I cannot fathom why they are called Christian Churches. The book discusses a host of contemporary topics which the Bible mentions in detail. In addition to man-made traditions of all the churches, the book tackles taboo topics in the church world such as abortion, alcoholism, smoking, drugs, gambling, homosexuality, infant baptism, Jehovah\''s Witnesses, Mormons, Islam, Agnosticism, Atheism, Women in the Church, Divorce, Interfaith Services, The Tribulation, Tithing, 666, Welfare, Social Security Disability and paid salaries for the clergy. The book has mostly scriptural references but some non-scriptural references too. All statements are supported with a Biblical verse(s) or occasionally, with an article or a personal reference. The Biblical references are from the King James Version, the New International Version, or sometimes paraphrased. The book flows easily as I used $1.98 words rather than $100.00 words. It is written so that the average 12 year old will understand it. Although I mention particular denominations, I never mention the names of churches or the names of people who were involved in the various scenes of the book. The book is an educational and enlightening tool for pastors'' sermons, Bible studies, and Sunday School Classes. The book''s one endeavor is to reveal the truth about Christianity. I don''t understand why someone else didn''t write this book decades ago. This book reveals to the readers that their churches and church leaders are not what they claim to be. In the book, there are some interesting and humorous anecdotes about situations which help to get a point across. They are lessons learned. This book is meant for Christian readers as well as non-believers and for those who are on the fence. This book will cause one to think and perhaps, reevaluate his or her position on God, salvation, and what is next after he or she departs this world.

While hiking in Sierra Mountain range, Mike and Dan encounter a creature intent on their death. In the struggle, Mike stabs the creature with his knife and loses consciousness. Mike wakes to find Linda dressing his wounds and discovers he is hundreds of miles from the place he was attacked. Mike, Linda, Dan, and several others find themselves in an Ardian prison, created by an advanced alien empire on earth. The Ardian Empire has quelled a rebellion and placed war criminals and political prisoners as inmates in this dimensional prison on an underdeveloped planet, Earth. Mike discovers he was attacked by an inmate''s projection intent on bringing him and his friend as food back to its cell. Trapped in the prison, Mike and his companions must find a way out, and in the end, drive the Ardians from Earth. Little do they know how far that fight will take them-far into the Ardian home world.

Spirit Listening is an emotional, poetic journey into some of the author''s reflections on life, love and loss. In reading, you will sometimes smile, sometimes shed a tear, but always be able to find verses of inspiration and healing (Spirit Listening is organized by topic for easy reference). The collection was composed over a thirty five year period. It was initially compiled for the author''s personal reflections of emotional snapshots in time. However, as the author later began sharing some verses with friends and family, it became evident that chords of commonalities were being plucked. Spirit Listening touches the heart of the young and old alike. It contains a mix of everyday living and messages of Christian hope, but is not religious. The author uses simple, everyday language that is easy to read, yet profound in conjuring mental images that evoke individual responses to common life events we don''t always allow ourselves to communicate to others. Spirit Listening is a book you will treasure and visit frequently for yourself and to share with others.

How do we go home?Travel with Jason Emerson through the 1860s West in his efforts to heal his soul so he can go home. Trained as a sniper and assassin for the War Between the States, Jason travels west as a security guard for a cross-country freight company encountering Native Americans and outlaws.His wife, Carey, is always mindful of Jason's promise to come home as she suffers through her own soul-altering ordeals. At home in the mountains of West Virginia, she toils to keep the home fires burning. She learns to survive alone and takes on the challenge of operating the mountain farm that was their childhood dream.The child, Catherine Sawyer, becomes the source of their connection and ultimately brings Jason home.In the vein of Charles Frazier's Cold Mountain, M. L. Gallagher's Home will leave the reader inspired to learn more about the plight of some returning soldiers and their families left at home.