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This book examines the crucial questions associated with the Life's Purpose, including Who are we? What are we here for? What is likely to happen to us when we die? And how should we lead our lives?It examines these questions by putting forth a plausible Hypothesis relating to the importance of Spirituality in our life, which Hypothesis is based on Reason and Logic; and then examines the veracity of such a Hypothesis against evident historical facts. It then goes on to compare this against Revelation drawn from various Sacred Scriptures; and finally "sense checks" all this against the evident philosophy of Jesus Christ as demonstrated in the Gospel of Thomas and other Biblical sources.It provides solace and purpose to the downtrodden and to people who may be sceptical about the Goodness of Life. Its key theme of the importance of Spirituality in our lives should be concerning to people who believe that happiness and physical wealth, without deference to Faith and Philosophy, are what we ought to be primary focussed on.

The Accounting profession is in the middle of a significant change. No longer are accountants considered "number crunchers" who deliver compliance services as their key functional role. Gone are the days of tax returns and statutory accounts, as these key functions become commodotised and are becoming outsourced to shared services departments overseas and potentially become part of the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).Now, more than ever, qualified accounting professionals are becoming a key resource to guide and influence an organisation, department or business unit. The individual trusted to assist with decision making, and provide strategic guidance and insight into the direction of the company.In order to do this, accountants and emerging finance leaders need to get up to speed quickly with the nuances of an organisation and, how to best "add value" to their business and ensure they are able to communicate effectively with non-finance individuals.How do you effectively apply your technical knowledge? What behaviours are needed to manage team members, non-finance individuals, and senior stakeholders? All the while staying true to the values of the accounting profession."Compliance to Commercial" - The QUIET approach to Finance Business Partnering is a disciplined framework supporting Finance Business Partnership. Developed through research taken from non-finance leaders and what they would like to see from their finance teams, this framework and approach is helping to unlock the secrets to adding value as a finance function. Don't waste years of your career learning this on the job and putting your credibility at risk. Take control now and challenge yourself to become a Trusted Finance Business Partner.

Whether you're an author with a finished or in-progress book or you have been thinking about writing a book, this guide will provide you with valuable, industry-specific information that can simplify your journey to publication.Whichever type of writer you are or whatever genre: fiction, children's books, cookbooks and biographies etc, or perhaps your career as a blogger or a business owner/entrepreneur has manifested into a possible self-help book, I'm certain that you feel strongly enough about your work that you would like it to be published. To that end, I offer this little book as a starting point to begin researching your publishing options.

How to influence your human and win their friends is a self-help guide with a brilliant twist - it is written for cats. After captivating countless people who were not into cats, Melody Prado, a tabby from Australia decided to share with felines all over the world her secrets on how to easily turn cat snobs into cat alcoholics.Melody delivers precious tips on human behaviour with a sense of humour, making it a must-read book for cats and their human companions.

Love never ends; it gets even…In the highly explosive world of family law Sarah Walters is the sophisticated, successful lawyer and media personality who everyone wants on their side when their relationship ends. Love Bites takes you on an exploration through her cases which unfold with disarming and provocative surprises.Sarah's ex-husband Peter, is a loving father to their daughter Chloe and a dedicated barrister. The failure of their marriage haunts them both, but only one of them knows the real reason it fell apart.Anthony is a loving husband and step-father, yet he is accused of a terrible crime. He has hidden a dark secret since childhood and as the secret is exposed, it draws in unexpected players…Geoffrey is a serial womaniser, who has recently left his wife and mother of his children to start a relationship with the wife of one of Sarah's former clients… Brett and Jane and their two daughters are the perfect family. They have just moved into their dream home, but the dream turns into a nightmare…Then there's Phillip who believes money and power can buy any woman…… A powerful thriller with a mix of courtroom drama and the exploration of how our past still haunts us and unpredictably affects our relationships.

My Secret Self is an internalised story of my life, and my impressions of the world around me. I kept my views of that world, and of other people, a secret. I felt misunderstood. If I shared my views, I felt I'd be laughed at. I would keep my biggest secret, a secret. I saw magic in nature, and nature could be trusted to support me in my times of trouble.Our family lived only as individuals; we lived in a world of pretence, lies, shame, guilt, and conditionings, under a grief imposed on us. Innocence was lost due to the manipulations of my grandmother, through her fears of being isolated.As I observed these people, I knew my life would be different. I coped by observing others and realising this is not how a family should be.

An uplifting collection of poems inspired by the author's rich and varied life in rural Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. The pages bring to life how the poet is touched by the magic of nature and rustic landscapes, but is also driven to face the social issues of the day through her deep commitment to make the world a better place. Read on to see how these experiences from half a century ago resonate to the core of human spirit now, and into the future.Compelled by the need to make her mother's voice heard by generations to come, her daughter Malliha Sinniah includes her translation in English with a glossary, to cater to the non-Tamil speaking reader.The book was first published in May 2018. This release in 2019 carries five additional poems.In honour of the author's dedication to the Ramakrishna Mission, all royalties from Poetry from Batticaloa are donated to the Brisbane chapter of the Vedanta Centre (Ramakrishna Mission in Australia).

From Cancer to Wellness: the forgotten secrets 2nd edition is the ultimate guide to preventing and surviving cancer, written by Kristine S Matheson. This handbook is packed with information about diet, supplements, attitudes, the best personal-care products to use, and why. Kristine done the hard work for you. It is positive and holistic, and explains the importance of nurturing the whole body, mind, and spirit back into wellness. Contains: Simple step by step protocols, together with a self-help nutritional program. Over 100 tasty, easy recipes based on eighty percent raw food that is nutritionally balanced, and important lifestyle guidelines.Kristine Matheson was diagnosed with stage IV metastasized melanoma in 2005 and given a prognosis of six months to live.Kristine has always believed in the power of 'food as medicine' together with the use of herbs and supporting nutritional supplementation. Nourishing the body, mind and Soul together with letting go of fear is her mantra.Over the years, Kristine has enthusiastically and successfully volunteered her time and experience in supporting many discouraged cancer sufferers worldwide take control of their own health, and triumph without the use of drugs or radiation. Her passion is to share her strategies to liberate 1 million people of cancer globally by the year 2020.

Jake thinks he can escape a day's worth of school and heads for the beach instead.Magically he finds himself inside 'Shell School' where Jake becomes Mrs. Olly the octopus's pupil. She insists he must complete and win a quiz before returning home.Jake competes with some highly entertaining, smart witty and simply amusing fellow sea creatures.But will Jake be clever enough to find his way home?

The Fallen is a collection of three stories:Oracle of Light: Standing in the ruins of an ancient temple, in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by the vast sands of the Egyptian desert, she thought she must be mad. She had travelled half way around the world purely on instinct. So why was she here? Why had she come? It was as if the temple had called to her, and she had answered its call...Faerie: This story is dedicated to the Faery community - my Faery community - who followed me into the human realm to restore creation, to reclaim the human experience for the Light. This is our story, the reason we came. The Fallen: Humans say the Fallen are evil, responsible for all the woes of humankind. If only they knew the truth. Humans are responsible for all the woes of humanity because they chose to exist in the abyss of darkness and separation. That is what they did with the gift of Free Will. If only humans knew the sacrifice the Fallen had truly made, and all because they had not the heart to let humans fall into the abyss alone, with no way out...

A young lad named Tom rescues an injured magpie & takes her into his care. They become the best of friends and once Maggie the Magpie recovers, Tom releases her back into the wild. They reunite in the most heartfelt way when Tom revisits the area.

What can asset managers learn from Deep Blue's triumph at chess, or from Watson's victory at Jeopardy, or AlphaGo's win at Go, or from machine learning's success at language translation, or from the analysis of Google search terms to predict the spread of the flu? What do these examples from the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence teach us that is relevant for an analyst forecasting corporate earnings, or for an asset manager's strategy team deciding which new product to launch, or for their HR manager thinking about what skills to recruit for, or for a client engagement team seeking to influence prospective clients?In a world of powerful algorithms and intelligent robots, of passive and factor-based strategies, what is the future role for humans in the investment management industry?This book leverages unique insights into the strengths and weaknesses of professional investment decision-making that have been gained from the author's role as a specialist behavioural finance consultant and trainer. By combining concepts from behavioural finance and artificial intelligence this book identifies ways investment professionals can create "cyborgs": decision-making processes that integrate individual, team and machine thinking. When designed appropriately, cyborgs can perform better than humans or machines alone. With cyborg decision-making, improved risk-adjusted returns, greater client engagement, and more sustainable value propositions are possible.

It was a cold wet day. I made my friends a hot cuppa and stoked up the open fire. We sat looking at the flames and talking. My voice suddenly changed in mid-sentence. The words I was saying were beautiful and elegant, but they were not mine! I was startled and confused. What was going on? What was that amazing energy flowing through me?After the initial shock, I quietened my mind enough to hear Maitreya. It was his energy and his words. He was with me to teach me and to work through me. Over the next few days, Jesus and Mary Magdalene both came through me with messages and energy to guide me. I realized that as each came and went I had an involuntary shudder. When I started to record their messages I found that my handwriting changed for each. Six years later, I still feel the amazing energies and often emotions and feelings. I now know that this is not just for me, but for all of humanity. No, I don't have to be a Saint. I just need to have pure and loving thoughts at the time I am receiving, and very importantly, when I am recording. Pure intention and loving thoughts and lots of faith in me, and in the Messengers, allows this remarkable gift to flow through me. I think of my higher consciousness as a dome. I open the door with a filter so only the Divine can enter. The Messenger is never a force that controls me. That is my deal with the Divine. I always have free will. The Messengers communicate to me by voice, and sometimes a knowing what to write in large blocks of information. I work to bring these amazing messages to as many as possible. Carolynn

'WTF' is your first step, your starting point! It is your checklist and emotional manual that will help you to answer all of those questions and feelings tumbling around in your head.See not everyone is made the same. In fact, no two people are made the same. Everybody is different. Emotions, needs, wants, health, happiness and illnesses are very individualised. This book is a simple guide to help unravel how certain factors in our lives can contribute to our emotional state of wellbeing and our overall health and happiness.Ps. If this book is in your hands then it is 100% the right book for you, right now, so WTF are you waiting for.

Della's Destiny is a compelling, true story of an inspirational woman named Maricy and her best mates, Della and Lucky. All of the money raised on the Charity walk went to the Animal Welfare League, where Maricy and Della happily volunteer their time.Maricy kept a diary as she and the animals trekked from New South Wales to visit Red Dog in Dampier, Western Australia having many adventures and quite a few mishaps along the way. Having financed the trip herself, she could not have completed it without the help and advice of her friends and the assistance of transport, food, lodging and advice given by the many generous locals and back-packers she met along the way. This adventure is about how we all struggle on every day. However, somehow we find a reason to keep on going.A portion of the proceeds from the sales of this book will be donated to The Animal Welfare League of Queensland to support the great work they do on behalf of Queensland's homeless and abandoned animals.