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Appointments to the United States Supreme Court are now central events in American political life. However, this has not always been the case. As late as the middle of the twentieth century, presidents invested little time and effort in finding and vetting nominees. Media coverage was desultory, public opinion was largely non-existent, and the justices often voted independently and erratically.

If you’ve ever wondered what devotion to Mary is all about, you’ll treasure this one-of-a-kind, popular glimpse into the early Church’s life, doctrine, and devotion to Our Lady.

A husband-and-wife team who were successful in their separate corporate careers share their story of starting a business from scratch and growing it to over $50 million in revenue, simultaneously taking their enterprise from Main Street to Wall Street.

Art has been a staple in most cultures across the world, firmly having rooted itself as a means of communicating one’s understanding of themselves and the world around them. A great number of people in the world develop a natural passion for the act of creation, irrespective of talent. However, most of those who pursue the arts start off self-taught, and when they get to the point where they can take classes, there is a mix of bad habits and misunderstood techniques that they have to unlearn in order to improve.

Communication is the foundation on which all human connection is built. According to one recent study, 86 percent of employees and executives listed poor communication skills as being the number one reason for workplace failure. Whether you need to convey your ideas well during a meeting, write a clear, concise email, or deal directly with customers, communication is key in every aspect of the workplace.

Jackson McNeil has written a transformative guide designed to revitalize middle-aged men weary of commonplace health challenges. This is more than just a book; it's an empowering tool that provides practical strategies to combat the unique health challenges faced by men over 50, such as weight gain, decreased energy, and low libido. McNeil's revolutionary method promises to make you feel younger, stronger, and more energized.

Jake Adams, former CIA officer and Air Force Intelligence captain, is back with a new thrilling adventure. This second installment pits Jake against some of the most idealistic terrorists ever to strap on a suicide bomb. Jake is hired by a Portland, Oregon company as a private security agent during an international agriculture conference in Odessa, Ukraine.

Americans lived in a different reality in 1980: Vermont was the only state that let residents carry a concealed firearm without a permit. Twenty-four states now allow this—and numerous other gun laws have fallen by the wayside. When police were accused of wrongdoing, the default answer from society's arbiters was: "The police wouldn't lie." Editors steered clear of stories about rape and sexual violence. The word "homeless" wasn't in common use. The fabric of the middle class had not yet begun fraying.

Within a few years, humans will be able to voyage to Mars. SpaceX is at the forefront of companies already building fleets of spaceships to make interplanetary travel as affordable as Old-World passage to America – to the New World. We will settle the red planet, transforming its raw materials into resources and tackling the challenges that await us, creating a new frontier for humankind. Dr Robert Zubrin explains how populous Martian city-states will emerge, producing their own air, water, food, power and more. How they must be beautiful to attract settlers, and what that might look like.

In 1987, E. L. Doctorow celebrated the Constitution's bicentennial by reading it. "It is five thousand words long but reads like fifty thousand," he said. Distinguished legal scholar Garrett Epps disagrees. It's about 7,500 words. In American Epic, Epps takes us through a complete reading of the Constitution to achieve an appreciation of its power and a holistic understanding of what it says. In this book he seeks not to provide a definitive interpretation, but to listen to the language and ponder its meaning.

Mental Toughness for Next-Gen Athletes Unlocked is a powerful, practical guide designed to help you build confidence, develop resilience, and sharpen focus—giving you the mindset edge needed to succeed in sports and life. No matter your sport or background, this guide is packed with relatable advice and actionable steps tailored to help you thrive in high-pressure moments.

Investing in Forex market is of great advantage. The first advantage is that the Forex market is decentralized, creating the opportunity for many other participants from around the world to join in. These participants include banks, commercial banks, corporations, hedge funds, and individual traders. A Forex trader enjoys leverage better than any other trader.

GenAI on AWS is an essential guide for anyone looking to dive into the world of generative AI with the power of Amazon Web Services (AWS). Crafted by a team of experienced cloud and software engineers, this book offers a direct path to developing innovative AI applications. It lays down a hands-on roadmap filled with actionable strategies, enabling you to write secure, efficient, and reliable generative AI applications utilizing the latest AI capabilities on AWS.

Twelve Steps for White America: For a United States of America answers the revolutionary call of James Baldwin in “The Fire Next Time” for new standards for white Americans. Educator and former psychotherapist William Watson presents a treatment plan for democracy, an innovative framework of steps white Americans can take (and all individuals and organizations can incorporate) to right our nation’s course to peace and prosperity through justice then liberty for all.

What does it take for a brand to survive in the new environment of online marketplaces? What controls need to be put in place? What existing sales and operational processes need to change? These questions and more are answered in this book with a combined business and legal perspective. This book focuses on brands selling on marketplaces in the US and Europe. As legal protections for brands differ around the world, the book focuses on these specific markets where legal protections for brands are well established.

Ana Brown’s life in Texas is as confining as the corsets she longs to escape. Trapped between her overbearing parents and an unwanted engagement, she flees to an archaeological dig in Babylon. Little does she know the city will unearth more than artifacts; it will excavate the depths of her soul.

Do you work with anyone who thinks or acts differently than you? Would you like to understand why they think and act that way? Would you like to have THE answer for how to build more productive relationships with your coworkers (including your boss)? If so, number one Amazon best seller Solving the People Problem is for you.

Jake Adams is back with his fourth thrilling adventure. When an old Cold Warrior from Russia asks Jake to observe the launch of their newest ICBM, Jake finds himself in the taiga of the Russian Far East. But something goes terribly wrong with the missile, and the Russians discover an American plane has shot down the missile with their new Airborne Laser system. This event sets into motion a chain of events that span from the United States capitol, California, the Pacific Northwest, a remote Aleutian Island, and across the Pacific to China and South Korea.

In this transparent, compelling memoir, a young, highly-successful black man reflects on the life he built for himself over the years, only to reach the middle of his life and realize it wasn’t a life he wanted. All his life, he’d followed the rules, excelled at all he touched, made historical strides in school and career, and gave every bit of himself to please others and be seen as “perfect”. It was a pressure-filled life that left little room for error or enjoyment. He succeeded in manufacturing a you-niverse, of which him being perfect was the center.

Jake and Sirena are currently hiding out in Kotor, Montenegro, when their billionaire benefactor hires them to look into corruption surrounding this normally sedate seaside country on the Adriatic. Car bombings and gang shootings have become commonplace and extremely disturbing for the government of Montenegro. For some reason the Montenegrin police and intelligence community can't seem to get a handle on the violence. So far, most of the deaths have involved rival gang killings.