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Old Grandmother’s Tree: A Collection of French-Canadian Folktales, Volume by Joseph Bolton

https://www.amazon.com/Old-Grandmothers-Tree-Collection-French-Canadian/dp/B0DDTX73VL

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A heritage told through time.

A history of family connections, cunning trickster animals, and adventures untold: Old Grandmother’s Tree: A Collection of French-Canadian Folktales is a beautiful compilation of folktales set against the backdrop of 17th and early 20th century Québec.

On her wedding night, a young Algonquin woman is visited by the spirit of her first husband and the trickster animals of Indigenous legends, who encourage her to set forth on a new journey. So begins the Meunier family’s origin story and the many adventures that come through the generations that follow.

Combining richly woven stories and stunning artwork, Joseph Bolton’s and Natasha Pelley-Smith’s Old Grandmother’s Tree is a tribute to an untold history that will touch any reader.

Pangaea – Book 1: Enforcers’ Pursuit by Mr Camren T Burton

https://www.amazon.com/Pangaea-Book-1-Enforcers-Pursuit/dp/B0C9K1S2ZN

Earth has been decimated by nuclear fallout, forcing humanity to survive by colonizing other planets. On the colony Pangaea, many freedoms have been surrendered to the law for protection, to ensure the past doesn’t happen again.

Twelve year old Mark has known nothing but a life of grueling toil and cruelty from his Law Enforcer custodians in the Young Males’ Correctional Facility. He was sent there for committing a serious crime he doesn’t remember, for his past has been erased from his mind. Only a nagging sense that he doesn’t belong there drives him to survive.

After three and half years, the time has come for him to escape the prison and attempt to learn the truth behind his arrest. The enforcers pursue him with stalkers: terrifying genetically-engineered hounds designed to capture criminals.

It’s up to Mark to evade his long-time tormentors, but what waits in the unknown outside world – friend or enemy? Conviction or vindication?

Mark has no idea that his adventure for freedom only beginning as he stays ahead of the Enforcers’ Pursuit!

Matthew Fornaro on Navigating Business Partnerships: Lessons in Structure and Trust

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About the Guest(s):

Matthew Fornaro is a seasoned business law attorney based in Coral Springs, Florida, with a law practice established in 2003. He specializes in complex commercial litigation and provides legal services to businesses and individuals throughout the Coral Springs, Parkland, and greater Broward County community. Matthew is recognized for his expertise in handling contract disputes, real estate conflicts, antitrust claims, and other legal issues concerning businesses of various sizes. Licensed in Florida, DC, and New York, he serves clients nationwide, advising them on a range of business law matters.

Episode Summary:

In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris Voss engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Matthew Fornaro, a distinguished business law attorney. Having garnered extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, Matthew provides valuable insights into the legal intricacies facing entrepreneurs and businesses today. Listeners will gain practical knowledge on structuring business entities, the significance of legal documents, and methods to avoid common pitfalls in business partnerships.

Matthew Fornaro emphasizes the importance of due diligence when starting a business, stressing the need for a strategic foundation and proper legal structure. He discusses the detrimental effect of not having agreements in writing, especially in partnerships. Through anecdotes and expert advice, Matthew warns of the legal, financial, and liability issues that may arise if foundational business practices are overlooked. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on the legal field, highlighting the need for meticulous oversight in technology utilization by business entities.

Key Takeaways:

Importance of Due Diligence: Before starting a business, it is crucial to have a strategic plan and the right legal foundation.

Business Structure Selection: Selecting the appropriate business entity is fundamental to avoid legal, financial, and tax issues.

Value of Written Agreements: Verbal agreements are insufficient; always ensure partnerships and business arrangements are documented.

Impact of AI on Business: While AI offers numerous efficiencies, businesses must exercise quality control to prevent potential pitfalls.

Partner Assessments: It’s vital to vet partners’ business acumen and long-term intentions to ensure alignment and avoid potential conflicts.

Notable Quotes:

“You don’t know who your partner is till the money’s on the table or the money’s missing from the table.”

“If you don’t have it in writing, it doesn’t exist.”

“AI is great for any business, but you gotta make sure you’re in charge. You have to quality control.”

“Everyone goes into business with the best of intentions, but life happens and people are not who you think they are.”

“At the end of the day, pretty much everything has an ending, whether it’s harmonious or acrimonious.”

Organizational Freelancer by Tracey M. Batacan

https://www.amazon.com/Organizational-Freelancer-Tracey-M-Batacan/dp/1968615636

The Organizational Freelancer is a funny and insightful spin on a collection of blogs about the work of an internal organizational freelancer who is responsible for supporting multiple clients digital media projects. It also offers some best practices that resulted from those experiences.

Readers will learn about the opportunities and challenges of working outside the lines of a formal organizational structure to achieve tangible results. The Organizational Freelancer also serves as a guide to gaining new, resume enhancing skills, assembling a team to handle new projects, and networking.

About the author

Tracey M. Batacan is an innovative digital communications professional who leverages her talents for a variety of projects. Batacan is currently serving as an Adjunct Professor of Communications at Trinity University – D.C. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in leadership, communications, crisis communications, strategic communications, and more.

In her spare time, she also writes blogs regarding organizational communications, strategic communications and leadership as well as photographs special events. Prior to her current role, she worked for two decades in digital media/public affairs for federal agencies and the private sector organizations. This includes career opportunities at the U.S. Coast Guard, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Federal Protective Service (FPS) Digital Media Program, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Verizon Communications. During her tenure, she was recognized at each organization for individual employee and team recognition awards.

She is an expert in producing videos, scriptwriting, social media, web design and layout, media relations, community outreach and media monitoring. Moreover, Mrs. Batacan often consults on a variety of freelance digital projects.

Convergence by Jonathan Dixon, Gregg Owen

https://www.amazon.com/Convergence-Jonathan-Dixon/dp/B0FLVRM325

This story seems impossible. But every word is true.

Convergence is the account of a vicious double homicide in 1970s Chicago and a trial that almost didn’t happen.

This is a different kind of true crime book.It isn’t a mystery, because the killer was arrested right away. It’s not a police story, although Convergence is there at every step of their investigation. It’s not a defense lawyer’s story.

This is a story from the other side of the courtroom.

Convergence is the story of Gio Messina and Delphine Moore’s murders and the trial that followed, but this time told from the perspective of the prosecution. You are there to witness how a case is built, how it’s brought to court, and how it unfolds when the trial starts. You see what happens when power and money try and keep the trial from starting at all. You follow the prosecution from the courtrooms of Chicago to rural Tennessee looking for new evidence to replace the evidence that’s vanished.

You’re introduced to the choreography of the courtroom: listening in on the careful strategizing, understanding the thought behind what a jury hears, and getting a close view of what’s involved in how it’s presented. Most importantly, you’re introduced to Mike Goggin and Gregg Owen, the two prosecutors who fought to have the case heard. Goggin and Owen had set a record for convictions that still stands. They refused to let the Messina and Moore murders break it.

Convergence is a historical snapshot of a time when Chicago was changing, and a timeless picture of how justice is sought and found.