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Jordan B. Peterson's 12 Rules for Life is quite a thought-provoking read in every sense of the word. The Canadian clinical psychologist puts forth his ideas about Being, personality, existence, the interconnectedness of order and chaos, the gender roles assignment discourse and a variety of other controversial topics. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

This is a summary of the book The 4 Disciplines of Execution that includes all of its key principles. The guide is is actually devoid of the repetitions and numerous anecdotes contained in the original work, requiring less reading time. This guide basically introduces you to the 4DX system, a performance-enhancement system suited to both personal and collective project execution. It outlines the guiding principles of each of the four disciplines and lays out the information needed for a smooth-sailing implementation of all four. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book.) 

Great negotiators are not born, they are made. If you feel that you need to hone your negotiation and persuasion skills, then this audio summary of Never Split the Difference is what you need. This is a guided summary of the best-seller which will take you through all the pertinent points mentioned by Vooks in his book.

The Stoker Award-winning editor of the acclaimed, eclectic anthology The New Dead returns with 21st Century Dead and an all-new lineup of authors from every corner of the fiction world, shining a dark light on our fascination with tales of death and resurrection—and with zombies!

This audio summary of Charles Duhigg's powerful best-seller, The Power of Habit, discusses how how habits are formed and how powerful of an impact they have on people, associations, and societies. Learn the three main components of the habit loop to use it to create new habits, and get rid of old ones.

This unit is a spoken phrase book allowing you to practice speaking and understanding travel related phrases. In units one through five, we have introduced travel-related vocabulary and verbal exchanges you will encounter often; this unit builds on that foundation.

The most challenging grammar rules for students of the German language are gender, case and adjective endings. These rules are especially tricky in free-flowing dialogue. Mastering German Conversation provides eight and a half hours of verbal practice with these rules.

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk has spent more than three decades working with people who survived traumatic events. In The Body Keeps the Score, he makes use of the latest scientific findings to illustrate how trauma actually reshapes both body and mind, trading off victims' abilities for pleasure, self-control, engagement, and trust. Dr. Bessel explores alternative and innovative ways to treat and recover from childhood traumatic events. These methods are designed to activate the brain's natural plasticity, helping the patient magically get rid of the trauma and its pain. 

The John Scott story is the ultimate underdog narrative in sports during 2016 when Scott - in the twilight of his career - went from a joke All-Star fan-voted nominee to scoring two goals and winning the All-Star Game's MVP title. This is his heartwarming story about an average Joe who became a sports superhero overnight. Known as a willing-and-able fighter and bruiser in the league, John Scott was a surprising and tongue-and-cheek nominee for the 2016 NHL All-Star Game.

Mastering French Conversation by Dr. Brians Languages is based on the highly acclaimed language learning program developed by the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) for US Government personnel in the 1940s. The training enabled professionals to live and work in a foreign country. The FSI approach is straightforward: You learn how to speak French by speaking French. The FSI-inspired Guided Imitation drills allow you to practice conversation. As the drills progress, you become able to formulate your own sentences. You are preparing for live conversations on the streets of Paris.

Continue to develop your verbal French skills with unit 5 of the Mastering French Conversation series. This course will cover indefinite adjectives, noun-markers in negative constructions, large numbers, impersonal verbs, the verb "faire", and more!

Carnegie's advice, tips, and tricks have taken so many people from ground zero in business and life to the top of the top. If you too are looking for the same, this standout among the most earth-shattering and ageless blockbusters ever, How to Win Friends and Influence People, will show you exactly how to do it. If you are too busy to go through the whole original book, don't remember what you heard, or simply want a summary to remind you of the most important points of the book, don't miss out on Carnegie's wisdom; this summary is created for no one else but you.

The Grateful Dead broke almost every rule in the music industry book. They encouraged their fans to record shows and trade tapes; they built a mailing list and sold concert tickets directly to fans; and they built a their business model on live concerts, not album sales. By cultivating a dedicated, active community, collaborating with their audience to co-create the Deadhead lifestyle, and giving away “freemium” content, the Dead pioneered many social media and inbound marketing concepts.

 Unf*ck Yourself helps you recalibrate your psyche in order to explore your internal resources. It lays out seven powerful assertions that are bound to rock your world. The book also reveals how our expectations undermine our efforts and how our aversion for uncertainties taints our zeal for life. If you are tight on time, forget what you learned after a week or so, or maybe you just prefer to digest knowledge easily, this summary is meant for you.

Train your French with this Mastering French Literature audiobook by Dr. Brians Languages. This audiobook is based on the classic La Pétition by Frédéric Bastiat, who wrote numerous articles concerning political economics in the mid-1800s. This audiobook is intended for intermediate to advanced French students.

This summary is a condensed version of You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero. She is refreshingly blunt and has an uncanny ability to state uncomfortable truths. With generous doses of humor throughout and myriad practical examples and experiences, she cleverly weaves her way through a series of serious and complex issues. The 27 short chapters provide you with everything you will need to completely change your reality. 

Dear French language student, Mastering French Conversation by Dr. Brians Languages is based on the highly acclaimed language learning program developed by the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) for US Government personnel in the 1940s. The training enabled professionals to live and work in a foreign country.

Thinking big is an art that everyone should master. The size of your thinking determines the exact kind of life awaiting you. This summary of David J. Schwartz's best-selling book The Magic of Thinking Big is made for those big thinkers who crave success and constantly are searching for ways to reach their dreams. The principles, tactics, and tips outlined in this audiobook are all you need to take your life to a whole new level. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.) 

Dear French language student, our approach to teaching French is straightforward: one learns how to speak French by speaking French. To this end, we have developed oral drills that allow you to practice French conversation. While the drills are demanding, they are also effective in improving your hearing, understanding and speaking skills.

This German course trains with the Guided Imitation Method, a Foreign Service Institute (FSI) technique for learning languages. The approach guides you to imitate native speakers using oral drills. You hear, understand, and respond in the foreign language.