検索キーワード： 著者 "Michael Luca" すべてのカテゴリー

Have you logged into Facebook recently? Searched for something on Google? Chosen a movie on Netflix? If so, you've probably been an unwitting participant in a variety of experiments - also known as randomized controlled trials - designed to test the impact of different online experiences. In this book, Michael Luca and Max Bazerman explain the importance of experiments for decision making in a data-driven world.

Presbyterianism is good for you! This short introduction shows the value of Presbyterianism to your spiritual well-being as a layperson in the church. An extensive Q&A section answers practical questions.

The myth of modern work, life and jungian philosophy.

Take your first steps into the adrenaline-fuelled fiction of the Mortal Realms with a thrilling collection of tales, including an action-packed novella pitting noble Stormcast Eternals against the sinister denizens of Ghur. Whether you're a hardened veteran or dipping your toes into the realms for the first time, these 19 new stories introduce you to the various factions as the Age of Sigmar enters the Era of the Beast.

There is a thin wall between our world and that of the Fae, and, during times of war, it is easily stepped through. The passions and emotions stirred by violence and combat bleed over, and the supernatural often awake from long slumber to meddle in mortal affairs. Then also, there are the humans who purposely force that wall down seeking glory and power.

In this anecdotal memoir, an unknown narrator combines philosophical musings with dark humor to alleviate his reoccurring existential crises and mundane day-to-day missteps. To retain his sanity, the narrator reflects on parables and absurd punch lines. Our narrator is consumed by doomed relationships, painful nostalgia, a vicious cycle of poverty, incompetent superiors, and ridiculous decrees from a dictator-president with a violent police force.

Just after World War II, a young orphan living in Naples comes under the protection of Don Gaetano, the superintendent of an apartment building. He is a generous man and is very attached to the boy, telling him about the war and the liberation of the city by the Neapolitans. He teaches him to play cards, shows him how to do odd jobs for the tenants, and even initiates him into the world of sex by sending him one evening to a widow who lives in the building. But Don Gaetano possesses another gift as well: he knows how to read people’s thoughts.

From Argentina to Italy, the intense, metaphysical and poetic story of a gardener in love, by Italy's most prominent writer. "A man's life lasts as long as three horses. You have already buried the first." Somewhere along the coastline of Italy, a man passes his days in solitude and silence, tending a garden and reading books of travel and adventure.

Sie wollte keine Magie benutzen. Sie wusste nicht einmal, dass sie Magie hatte. Sie wollte nur ihren Bruder retten, der in ihren Armen im Sterben lag. Angeklagt, illegale Magie benutzt zu haben, und zu einem grausamen Tod durch die Wachen der Stadt verurteilt, hat Hannah keine andere Wahl, als auf die Hilfe eines seltsamen, alten Mannes zu vertrauen, der unvorstellbare Macht ausübt. Der Gründer ist zurückgekehrt, um die Ungerechtigkeiten zu korrigieren. Aber dazu braucht er Hannah, eine junge Frau aus den Slums der Stadt.

Wenn man Tyrannei sät, sollte man besser darauf vorbereitet sein, die Rebellion zu ernten. Hannah und Ezekiel graben sich tiefer in die Korruption des Adelsviertels ein und die kranke Wahrheit von Adriens Masterplan wird klar. Sie müssen die verschiedenen Gruppen derer, die der Sache treu sind, zusammenrufen, um die Schreckensherrschaft des Kanzlers zu stoppen – bevor noch mehr Unschuldige durch seine Hand sterben.

Rache ist ein Gericht, das am besten mit Magie serviert wird – und einem Drachen als Haustier. Hannah hat die getötet, die ihre Familie zerstört haben, aber der Mann, der ihren Tod befohlen hat, ist noch am Leben – und an der Macht. Es ist an der Zeit, dass jemand daran arbeitet, Adriens bösartige Herrschaft zu beenden. Aber um Gerechtigkeit zu finden, muss Hannah ihre Fähigkeiten verbessern.

Wars end, enemies are defeated and territories are conquered and the combatants have to return to a life changed. America and the rest of humanity have fallen to the Fae, ancient mortal enemies of mankind. After building their strength for two thousand years, the Elves have claimed their vengeance and now rule Earth with an iron fist and dragon fire. Down but not out, a human resistance is building, but first daily life needs to be lived.

"Too Cool for Mentorship" is the executive's playbook for navigating the nuanced art of mentorship in our high-speed, digital business world. Concise yet powerful, this book is tailored for the busy professional who understands that mentorship isn't just a role, but a strategic advantage in the leadership arsenal. In this audio, you'll find distilled wisdom that slices through the complexities of Generation Z and transforms them into opportunities. It's not just about guiding others—it's about refining your own leadership brand in a climate that demands agility and innovation.