Patrick Dixon Libros

How to build a better business by one of today's most influential business thinkers.

Highlights what every business needs to be aware of and prepare for to prosper and survive in the future

The narrative follows a young man's transformative journey into commercial salmon fishing in Alaska's Cook Inlet, blending poetry, prose, and photography. Starting as an inexperienced schoolteacher from Indiana, Patrick Dixon navigates the challenges of deckhand life for two seasons before acquiring his own boat. Over two decades, he confronts the harsh realities of the fishing industry, grappling with financial struggles and the risks of the sea, ultimately becoming an integral part of the fishing community.

In his witty and inspiring adventure, Patrick Dixon shows that sailing is a great metaphor for life - to find the best route you usually need to cut the lines and head away from the shore. Packed with practical philosophy, this vivid and engaging account follows his and his wife's physical and metaphorical journey, battling cancer and travelling to little-visited corners of the oceans, whilst sharing advice on how to follow in their wake.

Either we take hold of the future or the future will take hold of us. This is an extraordinary time to be alive. The world is being transformed before our eyes from a technological twentieth century into something altogether new and different. Are you ready for the future? Futurewise - planning to change tomorrow Futurewise - making choices that will last Futurewise - thinking ahead at every level, personal and corporate Futurewise - securing the future for yourself and your family How Futurewise are you? Look ahead and measure your plans against the six faces of the future. Fast...Urban...Tribal...Universal...Radical...Ethical Click here for the author's website.

Unless something chantges, AIDS will kill over 200 million people in the next two decades. Despite huge efforts, HIV is spreading twice as fast as five years ago, causing tragedy, misery, distress and grief, destroying families, wrecking communities and damaging economies. This new edition is an easy-to-read short version of the popular classic "The Truth about AIDS". We are the AIDS yet the good news is that there is an answser to AIDS. This book tells the facts, and challenges all of us to urgent, practical action. How you, your church and your firends can make a differnce, save many lives and care for those affected.