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This audiobook includes biographies on the following men: George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin. The Founding Fathers of the United States led the American Revolution against the Kingdom of Great Britain. Most were descendants of colonists settled in the Thirteen Colonies in North America.  

Think and Grow Rich was written in 1937 by Napoleon Hill. Hill details 13 "steps" in which one can succeed not only monetarily, but in any line of work. Napoleon Hill discusses his time spent with some of the richest individuals of the United States (Andrew Carnegie, Charles M. Schwab, Henry Ford, among various others). He goes into further detail explaining the "Carnegie Secret" and how many billionaires in the US have followed this philosophy.

Enjoy My Man Jeeves and Right Ho, Jeeves, two classic stories by the master of 20th-century humorist, P. G. Wodehouse, in one complete set. The perpetually befuddled Bertie Wooster and his knight-in-shining-tuxedo Jeeves have long been hailed as the greatest literary creations of P. G. Wodehouse. 

This is a summary and analysis of "The Myth of Sisyphus". "The Myth of Sisyphus" is a 1942 philosophical essay by Albert Camus. The English translation by Justin O'Brien was first published in 1955. In the essay, Camus introduces his philosophy of the absurd: man's futile search for meaning, unity, and clarity in the face of an unintelligible world devoid of God and eternal truths or values. Does the realization of the absurd require suicide? Camus answers: "No. It requires revolt." He then outlines several approaches to the absurd life.

This audiobook will not make you super-filthy rich, like Bill Gates. It's more about becoming a common garden-variety rich. Wealthy enough that you don't have to worry about the price of anything you buy anymore. This audiobook will teach you how to accumulate enough money to retire, or only work three days a week, or drink every night if that's how you wish to spend your time. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon.) 

Robin Williams was an American actor and comedian. Chicago-born, Williams started as a stand-up comedian in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the mid-1970s. After rising to fame as an alien called Mork in the TV sci-fi sitcom series Mork & Mindy, Williams established a career in both stand-up comedy and feature film acting. He was known for his improvisational skills. On August 11, 2014, Williams committed suicide at his home in Paradise Cay, California, at the age of 63, which his wife attributed to his struggle with Lewy body disease. 

For Jocko Willink, his unique approach to life goes further than his name. After serving 20 years as a Navy SEAL, Jocko became privy to the elements of success bound in the recesses of everyone's drive. Given Jocko's prestigious background, one would be remiss to dispute any of the leadership qualities now presented by the retired Navy SEAL. But how does one find their drive? What elements truly compose the strength of one's drive? Jocko's principles of success will be the change necessary to turning their life around.

This is an audio summary of the classic book Confessions of an Advertising Man by David Ogilvy, legendary advertising copywriter and businessman. 

Multi-time best-selling men's fitness author and influencer Bruce Harlow shares with you scientifically proven weight training workouts that are the fastest and most effective at building muscle mass and strength. With millions of fans worldwide reading his blog, books, and email newsletters, his fitness programs have resulted in many achieving the body of their dreams. The specific workouts and teachings that are most powerful have been included in this guide!

Written sometime between 120-180 AD by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, Meditations has had a lasting literary power for centuries. Aurelius explores his personal exploration through Stoicism and how it impacted his time as a warrior and eventual emperor of the Roman Empire. Though his tenure was riddled with challenge, Aurelius found solace in his practice of stoic philosophy. Meditations serve as the personal account of his reflections, philosophy, and commitment to personal and professional contentment.

Two great pieces by Frederick Douglass! Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass and My Bondage and My Freedom. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is an 1845 memoir and treatise on abolition written by famous orator and former slave Frederick Douglass during his time in Lynn, Massachusetts. My Bondage and My Freedom is the second autobiography written by Douglass and is mainly an expansion of his first, discussing in greater detail his transition from bondage to liberty. 

Darwin wrote the text, which he entitled "Recollections of the Development of My Mind and Character", for his family. He states that he started writing it on about May 28, 1876, and had finished it by August 3. 

Jane Austen's classic romantic comedy is the sparkling tale of the Bennets, a family blessed with five daughters and a mother desperate to marry them off. The tempestuous pairing of the witty, independent Elizabeth and her arrogant but honorable suitor Mr. Darcy sets the standard for all great couples of stage and screen. Although many have tried, few literary romances have matched the wit and gentile satire of Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

Do you want to know how the United States became the world power it is today? Hear about the 50 most important events in American history, from the first immigration to the only remaining world power after the Cold War. This book will give you a comprehensive overview of US history. Author James Weber did the research and compiled this huge list of events that changed the course of this nation forever. All the major wars and conflicts from the American Revolution until the Iraq War are included.

Having your own organic vegetable garden enables you and your family to receive the nutrition your bodies need. Vegetables grown in an organic garden offer more nutrients compared to vegetables raised with the aid of synthetic pesticides. Moreover, organic vegetables truly taste much better. You also get to save so much money through organic vegetable gardening.

Renowned primarily as a painter, Leonardo da Vinci also epitomized the Renaissance humanist ideal. The scope and depth of his interests were without precedent, his view of the world logical rather than mysterious, and the empiral methods he employed were unorthodox for his time. Listen and learn more about this universal genius.

For generations, we have focused on the individual drivers of success: passion, hard work, talent, and luck. But today, success is increasingly dependent on how we interact with others. It turns out that at work, most people operate as either takers, matchers, or givers. Whereas takers strive to get as much as possible from others and matchers aim to trade evenly, givers are the rare breed of people who contribute to others without expecting anything in return.

Presented is a two-volume collection of Wells' most celebrated classics of science-fiction and horror: The Time Machine and The Island of Doctor Moreau. This audio-enhanced version - with sound effects and musical soundtrack - combines Wells' groundbreaking exploration of time travel with his "youthful blasphemy" tale of animal and human hybrids. 

Are you struggling to train your dog? Do you want your dog to be happy, well-trained, and obedient? Do you want to find a way to make it easy and fun? Look no further! My book will answer all your questions! Raising a dog can be a fun and joyful experience. But there are also the bad times when your dog misbehaves, they pee on the floor, they don't do what you ask. If your dog is trained well, you and your dog will have a happy relationship. Dog training is not an overnight experience. It takes time and effort.

The Discourse on Metaphysics is a short treatise by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in which he develops a philosophy concerning physical substance, motion and resistance of bodies, and God's role within the universe. It is one of the few works presenting in a consistent form the earlier philosophy of Leibniz.