Stuart Black

After selling his start-up business, Sam has the kind of money only dreams are made of. Young, and married to the love of his life, it's time for Sam to enjoy his good fortune.That is, until Sam's Chief Financial Officer is taken hostage by a ruthless criminal demanding a document in his possession. A brutal murder follows, Sam is the prime suspect, and soon he and his wife, Lauren, are on the run from both the police and a faceless network of conspirators somehow connected to the company that just bought them out.In a fight for survival, you need to know who to trust. And when it's no longer the company you work for, and your best friend is dead, who do you turn to?

A large opportunity exists for Australian organisations to use new and powerful technologies (Artificial intelligence [AI] and Cloud technologies) to transform their businesses to keep pace with or ahead of the leading edge of competitiveness. This book showcases inspirational Australian case studies in order to inspire Australian (and non-Australian) organisations to undertake the challenge. This book synthesises the key learnings and contrasts those with the conventional wisdom on this topic. The book also defines what AI- and Cloud-based business transformations are and what they can do for businesses. Furthermore, it explains why it is imperative that businesses should address the business opportunities of these technological advancements, without going into the technical details any more than the ‘literacy’ that is necessary for business leaders. Finally, it also includes international best practice case studies beyond the usual suspects. This book provides guidance and motivation for business executives, managers and students interested in innovating and transforming their businesses through the use of the two critical new technologies.

A large opportunity exists for Australian organisations to use new and powerful technologies (Artificial intelligence [AI] and Cloud technologies) to transform their businesses to keep pace with or ahead of the leading edge of competitiveness. This book showcases inspirational Australian case studies in order to inspire Australian (and non-Australian) organisations to undertake the challenge. This book synthesises the key learnings and contrasts those with the conventional wisdom on this topic. The book also defines what AI- and Cloud-based business transformations are and what they can do for businesses. Furthermore, it explains why it is imperative that businesses should address the business opportunities of these technological advancements, without going into the technical details any more than the ‘literacy’ that is necessary for business leaders. Finally, it also includes international best practice case studies beyond the usual suspects. This book provides guidance and motivation for business executives, managers and students interested in innovating and transforming their businesses through the use of the two critical new technologies.

A pocket guide to 60 of the most iconic British locomotives of the last two centuries, which will have wide appeal as a handy yet detailed reference book on British locomotives.Since the 1800s locomotives have steamed, chugged and sparked their way into the nation’s affections. These powerful engines were the drivers of the Industrial Revolution, and to the present day carry passengers and freight to every corner of Britain.But do you know your Locomotion from your Rocket, or your Gresley Class A4 from your Princess Coronation Class? How heavy is the Flying Scotsman? And who designed the Britannia Class?The Loco Spotter’s Guide answers all of these questions, with first-class illustrations portraying more than 60 of the most important steam, diesel and electric designs, including all-important specifications and technical details to aid any would-be loco spotter.

"A Way of Life: Core Energetics is a simple and clear explanation of complicated material. First of all, Stuart Black describes the basics of Core Energetics in a way that is readily understandable. He lists the dilemmas and ways out of the dilemmas for each of the character defenses. He explains how to use Core Energetics for diagnosis and treatment, and the purpose of the physical techniques. But more importantly, Black describes the concept of spirituality and God in a way to use them in your life immediately. The way to have pleasure and fulfillment in life is by being willing to be in truth with who you really are. Confidence and integrity come from being willing to look at places in ourselves that we don't like. Black's courage in his willingness to reveal his own struggles to be in truth with himself are the model. This book is for anyone wanting to find their "real" self.

"A Way of Life: Core Energetics is a simple and clear explanation of complicated material. First of all, Stuart Black describes the basics of Core Energetics in a way that is readily understandable. He lists the dilemmas and ways out of the dilemmas for each of the character defenses. He explains how to use Core Energetics for diagnosis and treatment, and the purpose of the physical techniques. But more importantly, Black describes the concept of spirituality and God in a way to use them in your life immediately. The way to have pleasure and fulfillment in life is by being willing to be in truth with who you really are. Confidence and integrity come from being willing to look at places in ourselves that we don't like. Black's courage in his willingness to reveal his own struggles to be in truth with himself are the model. This book is for anyone wanting to find their "real" self.