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If we are, in part, a product of our genes, can free will exist? Incisive and engaging, this indispensable tour of evolutionary biology runs the gamut of contemporary debates, from science and religion to our place in the universe.

One afternoon in the late 1970s, deep in the labyrinthine interior of a massive Gothic tower in New Haven, an unsuspecting employee of Yale University opened a long-locked room in the Payne Whitney Gymnasium and stumbled upon something shocking and disturbing. Shocking, because what he found was an enormous cache of nude photographs, thousands and thousands of photographs of young men in front, side, and rear poses. Disturbing, because the photos looked like the record of a bizarre body-piercing ritual.

This book aims to teach you that by analyzing a certain person, you can become just like them. Analyze their skills, their ideas, their motivation, and then make them your own! Want to become a writer? Study the traits of your favorite authors and work on developing them. Want to become a CEO? Pick up one successful businessman and study his journey to success.

In "Travels with Dr. Death", Ron Rosenbaum profiles legendary Texas forensic psychiatrist James Grigson, who, as of this reporting, had testified in court against 124 murderers. Acting on his advice, and his weird, unproven theories, juries had sentenced 115 of them to death, leading some opponents to call Grigson the "hanging shrink".

The dead have risen, and they are hungry. They are tough, they are lethal, and they are everywhere. Savage packs of the undead wander the world, feeding on the living. And they are getting stronger... In Brattleboro, Vermont, John Mason and his beautiful young wife Sara believe that family can survive anything. When the apocalypse arrives they pack food, clothing, and weapons, then hit the road with their dog seeking refuge in the mountains of John's youth.

In this audiobook, a classroom full of young dinosaurs plays with toys, does art projects, and reads books. But each activity is another opportunity for the over-enthusiastic Tyrannosaurus Rex to wreak havoc. Parents and young children will love the call-and-response nature of the audiobook, and young dinosaur fans will appreciate the listing (and pronunciation guide) for a dozen different dino species.

A popular author of fiction and nonfiction works for children, Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen can often be found in schools sharing her beloved works with children all across the country. With its clever rhymes and cute-creepy storyline, Quackenstein Hatches a Family is the irresistible tale of a very special duck. Quackenstein has no family or friends to play with, until he finds an egg. But when it hatches, it’s not exactly what Quackenstein was expecting!

H.C. Witwer was an American short story author, most notable for his tales of basebasll and boxing. Witwer's obvious humor is brought to life by L.J. Ganser's excellent narration of this hilarious story of a boxer.

When Rodney Mason, an ex-con drug dealer from Newark's rough South Ward, was shot and paralyzed, he vowed to turn his life around. A former high-school pitching ace with a 93-mph fastball, Mason decided to form a Little League team to help boys avoid the street life that had claimed his youth and mobility. Predictably, the players struggle but through the fists and tears, lopsided losses and rare victories, this bunch of misfits becomes a team, and in doing so gives the community something to root for.

The New York Times says Robert J. Kriegel "spurred a revolution in performace practice" with his studies of productivity and the psychology of change. In How to Succeed... he debunks the commonly held belief that working harder is always better, and offers a saner alternative to the 100-hour work week.

Adam Rex, author of critically acclaimed Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, brings back Frankenstein - and the monster is getting married! But Frankenstein and his undead bride will have many things to deal with before this monster bash.

In this discussion refine your listening skills and learn to better recognize potential by adopting the vantage point of the individual.

In this discussion learn about what "whack-a-mole" leaders are, how they act, and how to avoid being one.

The lion is king of the jungle! The great white shark is sovereign of the seas! The timber wolf is emperor of the forests! But . . . it's lonely at the top of the food chain. It's difficult to fit in when plant eaters can be so cruel\emdash just because you ate a relative of theirs that one time! What's a carnivore to do?

As they arrive at the zoo, Class Two squeals with delight. Soon the children are roaring like lions, trumpeting like elephants, and howling like wolves. But while the chattering monkeys entertain them and the graceful giraffes amaze them, they don't notice the hungry creature who escapes.

On the eve of the Sino-American great power competition General Mattis challenged America to move forward at the speed of relevance. To compete effectively America needed to excel in its AI capacity. The call fell on deaf ears—and years later the nation found itself sliding towards a state of irrelevance on the global stage. A series of blunders contributed to what President Biden calls American AI's "failing and falling behind." This is the story of American AI's fall from grace.

In this discussion you will be introduced to various coaching principles that will help you mold your employees into successful leaders.

Perceptions can be limited by social mirrors and projections, resulting in a self-fulfilling prophecy. Hear a personal story from Stephen R. Covey about dealing with his son, and how his perspective changed by evaluating his own motivations. Module 14 of 20.

Principles are universal and constant, while social or popular values may shift. Stephen R. Covey offers specific examples of natural systems, such as the human body, that are governed by principles out of our control. Module 10 of 20.

The currencies for an emotional bank account include kindness, promises, and expectations. As Stephen R. Covey teaches, deposits and withdraws in your emotional bank account are based on how you manage these currencies. Module 18 of 20.