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Broken in spirit after his exile from Mira, Arnacin yearns to find his way back home to Enchantress Island. Captured by pirates and then rescued by the Nomacirrians, he discovers there's one last thing he must do before he can find peace.As Mira falls around her, Valoretta becomes a prisoner of savages while her beloved home is destroyed and its people scattered.Will Arnacin and Valoretta remain victims of their circumstances or find the courage they each need to overcome the past?The Eternal Struggle is an enthralling YA fantasy novel. If you like raiding pirates, harrowing escapes, and stories of healing and reconciliation, then you'll love Esther Wallace's gripping tale.For fans of: J.R.R. Tolkien C.S. Lewis Lloyd Alexander Rosemary SutcliffBooks of The Black Phantom Chronicles series: The Savage War (Book 1) The Eternal Struggle (Book 2) The First Siege (Book 3) - forthcoming The Final Drive (Book 4) - forthcoming

A young shepherd boy sets out to find his calling and stumbles upon a land at war. Arnacin of Enchantress Island must wrestle with the purpose of honor, and the conflict that ensues when it's called into question.Valoretta, princess of Mira, has been chosen to be her father's successor, but at what cost? Her country is in conflict, conspiracies abound, and the native population has risen against her father, King Miro, and their people.Everything changes when Arnacin and Valoretta join forces to secure the future of Mira. But will Arnacin's honor be the greatest victim of The Savage War? And will the Black Phantom be Mira's doom or salvation?For fans of: J.R.R. Tolkien C.S. Lewis Lloyd Alexander Rosemary Sutcliff

Are you someone who hungers to make a difference in the world, but doesn't know how?Perhaps you are a Baby Boomer wishing you could leave a legacy or a Millennial unsure where you want to work but clear that it needs to be with conscious companies. Or maybe you are a woman re-entering the workforce uncertain about your skills and talents.The main thing is, you are someone who has a desire to serve and leave a positive impact through your work and volunteer efforts."Solutionaries" sets you on the right path by taking you through a process whereby you: Discover the talents, gifts and tools that make you uniquely qualified to lead. Present your distinct value proposition to the world with intention. Identify compelling issues that drive you to serve and make a difference. Find and join your tribe of likeminded "Solutionaries" and changemakers. Create an action plan for a life that meets both your financial and emotional needs. And more!Discover the answer to making the world a better place! Read Solutionaries!For fans of: Zoe Weil's "The World Becomes What We Teach" Anthony Boquet's "The Bloodline of Wisdom" William MacAskill's "Doing Good Better" Leslie R. Crutchfield's "Do More than Give" Peter Singer's "The Life You Can Save"

Recent studies estimate that more than 75% of current nonprofit executives plan to leave their positions in the next five to ten years. What will you do when you need to recruit a new executive for your nonprofit's leadership team?Hiring and onboarding a CEO is one of the most important (and challenging) actions a board will ever undertake. Choosing a poor match will require you to repeat the search within a year, at best. At worst, it can have devastating consequences for your organization's mission.Recruit your next CEO knowing that you have identified an individual whose core leadership competencies and values align with your strategic vision and mission.Dennis C. Miller is a nationally recognized strategic leadership coach and executive search consultant with more than thirty-five years of experience working with nonprofit board leadership and chief executives.In A Guide to Recruiting Your Next CEO, Dennis provides a handbook that can be used by any nonprofit board to guide their executive search efforts and feel confident that the outcome will be a positive one for their organization.In it, you'll learn: What the search process entails How to develop a position profile for your ideal CEO How knowing your strategic vision will help choose the right candidate Which key leadership competencies and values will help your organization thrive Who should be on your search committee How to go about identifying and screening candidates What the interview process consists of Why checking references is critical How to negotiate a compensation package that works for everyone How to ensure your new CEO stands the best chance for success possibleIf this guidance sounds like something your nonprofit organization could use right now, you'll want to buy this book!If you're preparing for your own CEO search...I invite you to download my "Final Candidate Evaluation Matrix." It will help you objectively evaluate the suitability of candidates as you grow nearer to making your final hiring decision. You can request your copy at thenonprofitsearch.com/candidatescore. You may also want to download the "Reference Checking Matrix" as well from thenonprofitsearch.com/references to capture your thoughts and impressions while checking a candidate's references.Both of these templates are my gift to you, whether you purchase this book or not.Read what your peers are saying about this book"As you know, hiring and onboarding a CEO is one of the most important actions a board will ever undertake. So often, even experienced boards struggle to find the right person and are challenged by the process. I think this book will provide a solid set of guardrails for any nonprofit board in their next search for a CEO."David A. Williams, President & CEO, Make-A-Wish America"Dennis' new book is a very useful outline for nonprofit boards of directors of the need for the board to rethink about the whole executive recruitment process, especially since most board members only go through this once or twice. The risks of getting it wrong are too high."Jim Purcell, Chief Executive Officer Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies