Dennis Perkins

Napoleon said of his new-born son, I envy him, for glory awaits him, whereas I had to run after it! To take hold of the world, he will only have to stretch out his hands. Yet, who today knows the fate of the child of whom so much was expected?Shrouded Eagle is the story of a young man, Maurice Rodange, who risking his life, and facing the loss of the girl he loves, becomes involved in the boy's future. He knows that his actions and his decisions will affect the fate of Europe, but his experiences in the Machiavellian world he has entered lead to an unexpected outcome.

Shrouded Eagle

Everlasting Love is a book which depicts the relationship between two people-a man and a woman-whose paths divinely meet and culminate a more than thirty-year journey of learning about God's love through friendship, separation, adversity, marriage, and beyond. Love does not begin with a mere infatuation or affection that two people have for each other but, in essence, comes forth from the revelation of first knowing that we, as individuals, are loved by God. When we, in our hearts, comprehend how much God loves us, then we are more easily able to reciprocate that love back to Him (1 John 4:19). Secondly; as we learn how precious we are to Him, we then take a different look at ourselves, and upon doing so, we place a higher degree of value on the deposits and the spiritual gifts imparted to us by Him. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). Do you see the word everlasting? Does this give you and me a clue that when it is over here, that it is really not over? This book is meant to help settle that question that many may have, especially them who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We have to change the ways in which we think about life, love, and even death. For we should know that God is not the God of the dead, but of the living (Luke 20:38). Everlasting Love will help to transcend your thinking about prayer and God's plan for your destiny in this life, and what ramifications one life can have on turning even generations to Him. Make your impact in this world through revelation of His everlasting love.

Everlasting Love

Jillian Murphy

In the face of turmoil and tragedy, a crew of “amateur” sailors piloted their tiny vessel--the AFR Midnight Rambler--through a treacherous storm in order to achieve victory in a world-renowned sailing competition. Their triumph--perhaps even their survival--owes itself to their astonishing commitment to teamwork: an alchemy of cooperation, trust, planning, and execution. Author Dennis N.T. Perkins chronicles their nearly four-day ordeal and draws parallels to the world of business, revealing how teams can work together to overcome obstacles and succeed during difficult times. The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race is among the most demanding sailing competitions in the world. Unpredictable seas make the approximately-630-nautical-mile course grueling under the best conditions, but the 1998 race proved to be the most perilous to date when a sudden and violent storm struck. Winds gusted over 100 mph and monstrous 80-foot waves towered over boat masts. Six sailors perished and another 55 were saved in what became the largest search and rescue operation in Australia's history. But even while bigger, better-equipped yachts attempted to maneuver around the storm, Ed Psaltis and his crew on the AFR Midnight Rambler made the daring decision to head directly into its path. Winner of the 2013 Small Business Book Awards from Small Business Trends, Into the Storm will help your team achieve extraordinary feats--together. Illustrated with examples from the story and compelling case studies, this engaging book provides the resources and tools to support teams on their sometimes-tumultuous journey to success.

Lessons in Teamwork from the Treacherous Sydney to Hobart Ocean Race

Into the Storm

Margaret Holtman

Drawing on the amazing story of a polar exploration team’s survival against all odds, author Dennis N. T. Perkins demonstrates the importance of a strong leader in times of adversity, uncertainty, and change. Part adventure tale and part leadership guide, Leading at the Edge uncovers what the legendary Antarctic adventure of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his team of twenty-seven polar explorers can teach us about bringing order to chaos through true leadership. Among other skills, you’ll learn how to instill optimism while staying grounded in reality, step up to risks worth taking, consistently reinforce your team message, set a personal example, find things to celebrate, laugh small things off, and--even in the face of extreme temperatures, hazardous ice, dwindling food, and complete isolation--never give up.The book’s second edition features additional lessons, new case studies of the strategies in action, tools to uncover and resolve conflicts, and expanded resources. An updated epilogue compares the leadership styles of the famous polar explorers Shackleton, Amundsen, and Scott, which transcend the one-hundred-plus years since their historic race to the South Pole to help today’s leaders learn valuable lessons about the meaning of true success.

Dennis Perkins

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