Jon Cannon Knihy

The authors of this book have reverse-engineered the leadership techniques and strategies used to lead SEAL teams in combat and applied them to the business world. The lessons they present - lessons that focus on the ability to create, manage, and lead effective teams - are as appropriate in the boardrooms of New York as they are on the battlefield. The book will teach leaders how to: . - Effectively communicate objectives in a way that builds loyalty, and educates and motivates your workforce. - Construct and re-enforce organizational structures that optimize communication and decision-making processes. - Acquire and keep essential team members without resorting to pay increases. - Train and maintain an effective, market-leading team. - Leverage team members to expand and contract a workforce rapidly without business risk. - Turn an employee into a profit entrustingg real-life stories from the front lines to illustrate their points as well as examples from the business world, the Cannons' book will provide valuable guidance to managers and leaders

A fascinating exploration of the codes and meanings encrypted in our places of daily worship - covering all major faiths of the world from antiquity to modern times. Across the globe, pilgrims and tourists, locals and foreigners flock to sacred sites and houses of worship. Why? Because throughout time, humans have directed extraordinary amounts of energy toward the creation of architecture that expresses their religious beliefs. From Stonehenge to the Sagrada Família; from the Acropolis to Angkor Wat, The Secret Language of Sacred Spaces offers fascinating insights into some of the most impressive man-made structures in the world. By revealing how these historical places of worship were used and how tenets of a faith were encoded in their structures, the book enhances our understanding and appreciation of the human mind and spirit. The superb full-color photographs that can be found on every page are supplemented by ingenious 'decoder' sections. These zero in on the most important design elements, combining close-up detail with fascinating explanatory detail. The book emphasizes the key living faiths (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism), but early chapters also look at the great sites of prehistory and antiquity, including the stone circle at Avebury in southwest England and the Pyramids at Giza.

Exploring the relationship between geology and history, this book reveals how the rocks of Britain shape its landscapes and tell the story of its past. It delves into the significance of various stones, illustrating their impact on the environment and culture throughout the ages. By examining the natural features and historical events tied to these geological formations, the narrative uncovers the integral role that stone has played in defining British identity and heritage.

By learning how to identify the stylistic phases that resulted from shifts in architectural fashion, it is possible to date each part of a church to within a decade or two. This book introduces key features of each succeeding style, from Anglo-Saxon and Norman through to the three great gothic styles, Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular.

Offers leadership strategies from the Navy's Elite Special Forces. This book shows how the leadership and team-building techniques of the Navy SEALS can help you forge a goal-driven workforce. It features examples from the military and business worlds. It shows you how to prevent bureaucracy within chains of command and prepare for crises.