England, 1713—The height of the Golden Age of Piracy. Charlie Drake boards the heavily-armed British fighting ship, the Churchill, on the morning after his sixteenth birthday in possession of a mysterious three-lock box left to him by his father. The contents of the box could change Charlie’s life forever, but there’s a catch—the box is booby-trapped, and he doesn’t have the keys. Aboard the Churchill, young Charlie must earn the respect of a skeptical captain and a disreputable crew who will do anything for a single gold coin while searching for clues to unlock his destiny. In this coming-of-age tale, Charlie will fight enemies of the Crown, visit exotic locales, and make allies of fearsome pirates while proving that he is worthy of his father’s legacy. His first order of business: Don’t get killed trying.

England, 1713—The height of the Golden Age of Piracy. Charlie Drake boards the heavily-armed British fighting ship, the Churchill, on the morning after his sixteenth birthday in possession of a mysterious three-lock box left to him by his father. The contents of the box could change Charlie’s life forever, but there’s a catch—the box is booby-trapped, and he doesn’t have the keys. Aboard the Churchill, young Charlie must earn the respect of a skeptical captain and a disreputable crew who will do anything for a single gold coin while searching for clues to unlock his destiny. In this coming-of-age tale, Charlie will fight enemies of the Crown, visit exotic locales, and make allies of fearsome pirates while proving that he is worthy of his father’s legacy. His first order of business: Don’t get killed trying.

Each and every one of us -- regardless of our age, position, or station in life -- has the opportunity to take control of, and improve, our lives...and the lives of those around us. In "Lead or Get Off the Pot!, " the irrepressible count of carpe diem shares his bold vision and unorthodox strategies for developing personal passion, a can-do attitude, and the motivation essential for cultivating leadership skills. Pat's advice includes:

• Twelve Ways to Build a Passionate Team
• Walk the Talk
• The Ten Commandments of Service
• How to Listen with a Leader's Eye
• Learning your AAAs -- Attitude, Assets, Ambition

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