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Thinking about a home remodel? Most customers spend at least 30% more than their expected budget-and sometimes a lot more. A good scope statement can save you tons of time, money, and headaches.A scope statement captures information about your remodel before you sign any contracts, helping you understand the true cost of everything that needs to happen and reducing unexpected bills and surprises-like getting a new invoice while you''re looking at a huge hole in your floor.Don''t leave your remodeling costs to chance. Easily create your own scope statement so you and your contracting team can agree on your budget and the end result.The Scope Statement is like having family in the contracting business, with an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to creating a scope statement of your own. It even includes a comprehensive example and estimate from an actual project.Pick up The Scope Statement and take the stress out of remodeling. Build your dream kitchen or relax in that beautiful, modern bathroom-for a price you know you can afford.

Humanity''s strength as a species is about to become our downfall.Due to the size of our population and our increasing life expectancy, humanity is facing an existential threat-one that will cause our world model to collapse by the middle of the twenty-first century.You don''t have to look hard to see it. Humanity''s dashboard is lighting up with warnings: environmental, financial, social, and demographic. Our planet is on borrowed time.Intellectuals around the globe are sounding the alarm, building awareness of these catastrophic problems, but we lack a consistent strategy to reverse our current momentum.The Quantum Leap presents a case study of a new model-a silver bullet that could change our trajectory, yielding intelligent, long-term solutions to all the threats we''re facing today.With a New Universal Model, we can prevail.

"Retirement has changed dramatically since our parents' generation. People are living far longer, with far better health than ever before-both mentally and physically. Instead of slowing down, people are leaving their jobs feeling ready to take on the world. And then, suddenly, they have nothing to do. ... [This book explores] twenty-first-century retirement, helping you plan all the nonfinancial aspects of what comes next"--Back cover.

One. Lee D. Beck counted the first wave and waited for the second, knowing that he''d have a chance of surviving if he could hold his breath, maintain his composure, and count to six, the number of waves in a typical set. The leash of his surfboard, wedged in coral, was holding him captive underwater. If he freed himself before the waves broke, they would send him tumbling into the reef behind him. The waves kept coming. Lee kept counting. Six. Seven...Thirteen.∩╗┐It wasn''t the first time Lee found himself in a fight for survival, and it wouldn''t be the last. But not all of life''s challenges are extreme, and the lessons taught are just as valuable. In Thirteen Waves, Lee shares autobiographical stories that provide insightful guidance and timeless advice. It''s the curation of experience and wisdom from a single father for his three sons, designed to inspire thoughtful decision-making in a changing world. Whether you''re an executive struggling in your career, or a student learning to navigate life, you''ll benefit from this journey that offers you and your family time to reflect, opportunities to discuss, and courage to face any challenge with grace and determination.

Imagine you've just been invited to a high-level event. The room is filled with fascinating people, and you know you want to be in their orbit. The problem is, you have no idea how to get there. So instead, you find the nearest chair and stay put for the next two hours. If you're introverted, shy, or socially awkward, this scenario probably feels familiar. Social discomfort shouldn't stop you from making connections, succeeding in business, or upgrading your life and lifestyle. An Introvert's Guide to World Domination will teach you how to do this, and navigate social events with ease.By breaking the process down into bite-sized steps, Nick Shelton offers practical, reliable strategies for forming lasting connections with others. You will improve your confidence, strengthen your relationships, and gain access to people and opportunities you've never had before. Shelton speaks from firsthand experience. After a lifetime of shyness, he's ditched the lonely chair and made introversion his greatest strength. Now, you can too.

Have you had enough?Enough of political extremists and insiders who want to silence and divide us so they can dominate the debate and impose their agendas? Enough of the personal attacks and self-serving spin they use to hide the truth, complicate the system, and keep us on the sidelines?As a nation, we've become increasingly divided and uncivil. But we've always had the power to reclaim our government, find common ground, and solve our biggest problems-even if we didn't know it. In We the People, Ed Wynn simplifies US politics and reveals what political extremists and insiders don't want you to know: - How to get the truth and the facts we need to hold our governments accountable- How to stop the silencing of moderate voices and end verbal violence- How to discover practical, unifying solutions to the most important issues we faceWe the People. A phrase so important that it's the first three words of our Constitution. Together, we have the power to restore our government to serve us all-it's time we use it.