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In 2003, software engineer David Miller left his job, family, and friends to hike 2,172 miles of the Appalachian Trail. AWOL on the Appalachian Trail is Miller’s account of this thru-hike from Georgia to Maine. Listeners are treated to rich descriptions of the Appalachian Mountains, the isolation and reverie, the inspiration that fueled his quest, and the rewards of taking a less conventional path through life. While this book abounds with introspection and perseverance, it also provides useful passages about hiking gear and planning.

In this riveting true story of coming of age in the Chicago Mob, Charles “Charley” Hager is plucked from his rural West Virginia home by an uncle in the 1960s and thrown into an underworld of money, cars, crime, and murder on the streets of Chicago Heights. Street-smart and good with his hands, Hager is accepted into the working life of a chauffeur and “street tax” collector, earning the moniker “Little Joe College” by notorious mob boss Albert Tocco.

Super Agent. Maverick. Reformer. Iconoclast. Dealmaker. Dentist? Jerry Argovitz has worn many hats in his remarkable life, both inside and outside of the world of sports. As a player agent representing and advising some of the biggest names in the game, Argovitz challenged the NFL both at the negotiating table and in the courtroom, earning a reputation as one of the most powerful men in professional sports.

 Nine brand-new tales of pulp heroes vs. monsters! The Green Lama, Richard Knight, Captain Future, Green Ghost, Moon Man, and more battle demons and monstrosities from out of this world! 

Eight great chapters that reveal where we are in the last days. Chapter One: "America: Too Young to Die" by Chuck Missler: Chuck outlines a few potential worst-case scenarios the USA may be facing in the future. Chapter Two: "Steeling Your Body" by David Fowler: Unfortunately, we live in a society that includes a lot of fruitcakes. And all people, Christians included, need to know the basics of personal safety for those "what if" situations.

The Leadership Campaign is a playbook for winning in the reality of today's competitive global business environment. Each of the 10 steps it offers was learned on the most intensely competitive global battlefields. Thirty years ago, the authors were top-tier political consultants who could boast of a dozen presidential wins around the world. Candidates hired the authors' company to apply to their political campaigns what the authors knew about business communication and marketing strategy.

On February 24, 1868, the impeachment of the United States’ 17th president was initiated. Democrat Andrew Johnson was accused of high crimes and misdemeanors that were detailed in 11 articles of impeachment and faced trial before the United States Senate. Andrew Johnson took office after John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln on April 15, 1965. After months of Johnson and the Senate butting heads, oftentimes with Johnson defying the Senate and doing whatever he wanted, the final straw came when Johnson fired his Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton. 

The latest idea de jour on how the next US administration should deal with Iran, trumpeted especially by the Hillary Clinton camp, is the need to be tougher and more aggressive in confronting Tehran. Only a stiff spine in standing up to the mullahcracy, as the argument goes, will block its expansionist desires and prevent a rising Iran from dominating the region.

This Very Short Introduction introduces listeners to the key concepts of political philosophy: Authority, democracy, freedom and its limits, justice, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationality. Accessibly written and assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, it encourages the listener to think clearly and critically about the leading political questions of our time. Miller first investigates how political philosophy tackles basic ethical questions such as 'how should we live together in society?'

The principle of sales and marketing is present in every business, and only people who can master it in the best way can aspire to achieve maximum results in their work. After all, it's impossible to sell something if nobody knows it, right? The best companies in the world invest billions of dollars each year in advertising, and marketing experts have stratospheric salaries to invent systems to sell products to people.

This book provides the foundation for any church to develop a thriving childrens ministry by giving step-by-step guidance and creative application exercises based on Willow Creeks successful Promiseland ministry and other successful children's ministries from around the world.

Join Dalia Rabin, the former Israeli Deputy Minister of Defense and current chairperson of the Yitzhak Rabin Center, and Aaron David Miller for an enlightening discussion on the future of Israel. With host Ethan Bronner.

This book looks at each of the most common substances that people become addicted to and offers specific advice on how to tackle that particular substance safely and effectively yourself. In-depth yet practical and accessible, How to Quit Without Feeling S**t will allow you to understand why you feel the way you do, whether you have a dependency or have already given up but still feel lousy.

In Improv Leadership, Stan L. Endicott and David A. Miller share five leadership competencies: story mining, precision praising, metaphor cementing, lobbing forward, and going north. IMPROV leaders apply these five competencies to initiate powerful conversations, create memorable moments, and craft personal coaching strategies that help people grow. Improv Leadership cultivates teams of people who love their work (and each other), who perform at a high level, and who stop the disruptive carousel of staff turnover. 

Kickstart your potential for earning a whole lot of money via the Internet with this informative guide on starting a dropshipping business. Understand the concepts regarding how to start, how to take advantage of online marketing, and more to learn what you can do to build a successful business.

The authors of Healed, Dr. Robin Miller and Dave Kahn, understand that health and happiness are linked absolutely: You can't have one without the other. Healed reveals essential information for your mind and body - your keys to happiness and well-being. This book opens the door and quickly puts you on the path to feeling good and becoming the person you want to be.

Wealth Kryptonite sets you on the path to discovering your Wealthy Avatar and paves the way for your journey to wealth. Let's face the harsh reality. Most people will never fit into the group that make up the top 3% in terms of financial means, what we call Three Percenters. It takes time, requires commitment, and demands perseverance. When you understand your Avatar and can incorporate the three-pillar approach of blending emotional, financial, and tax intelligence, you move from being an Average Avatar to a Wealthy Avatar.

For nearly 20 years, Aaron David Miller has played a central role in U.S. efforts to broker Arab-Israeli peace. His position as an advisor to presidents, secretaries of state, and national security advisors has given him a unique perspective on a problem that American leaders have wrestled with for more than half a century: Why has the world's greatest superpower failed to find a solution for peace in the Middle East?

David Miller and Terry Gronbeck-Jones have assembled a collection of true stories about their experiences with big-box stores, airlines, restaurants, factories, and more. With many years of business development experience, David and Terry have found an entertaining and insightful way to illustrate how some companies get it right, and some get it wrong. If you appreciate a good story, these nine stories are powerful illustrations of the importance of relationships in business, and in life.

For all the high drama, the worsening rift in the Gulf between Qatar and the gang of four—Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—is more intrigue than a real threat to either regional stability or to American interests. That is why Washington should steer clear of the crisis.