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The instant New York Times bestseller Named a Best Book of the Year (So Far) by New York Times, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Apple Books “A rigorous, self-assured, propulsive, at times terrifying portrait of a dweebocracy that ‘sets the agenda for the planet’ . . . in the tradition of...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This is the official OpenStax World History, Volume 2: from 1400 audiobook, produced by Audileo, a valued OpenStax Technology Partner. World History, Volume 2: from 1400 is designed to meet the scope and sequence of a world history course from 1400...

Human history is not a collection of isolated civilizations. It is one connected story. Long before modern globalization, people were already crossing deserts, sailing oceans, exchanging goods, spreading religions, building empires, transmitting technologies, and carrying diseases across continents. From the first human migrations out of Africa to the digital networks of the twenty-first century, connection has shaped nearly every major turning point in world history. World History: The Connected Story offers a clear, engaging, and comprehensive introduction to the development of human ...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This is the official OpenStax World History, Volume 1: to 1500 audiobook, produced by Audileo, a valued OpenStax Technology Partner. World History, Volume 1: to 1500 is designed to meet the scope and sequence of a world history course to 1500 offered at...

For The Real World of College, Wendy Fischman and Howard Gardner analyzed in-depth interviews with more than 2,000 students, alumni, faculty, administrators, parents, trustees, and others, which were conducted at ten institutions. Their findings challenged characterizations in the media: students are not preoccupied by political correctness, free speech, or even the cost of college. They are most concerned about their GPA and their resumes; they see jobs and earning potential as more important than learning. Given this reality for students, has higher education lost its way?

Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller is full of of powerful, life-changing lessons. "Should be read by every leader in America" —Wall Street Journal If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. On May 17, 2014, Admiral William...

Medium Raw marks the return of the inimitable Anthony Bourdain, author of the blockbuster bestseller Kitchen Confidential and three-time Emmy Award-nominated host of No Reservations on TV’s Travel Channel. Bourdain calls his book, “A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who...

The perfect gift! Give the gift of financial literacy to your teen - they will thank you for a lifetime. You are not alone; it is often difficult to reach young adults on the topic of money management, but look no further. I Want More Pizza finally has teenagers excited about personal finance and is giving them the confidence that they can succeed. This resource is being used in classrooms around the nation as young adults enjoy the pizza model for learning about money management. Now available for the first time for you to bring into your home, give your young adult the gift of financial ...

The third edition of the essential guide for college students and recent graduates to help you prepare for starting your career—now revised and updated for Gen Z to reflect the realities of the current job market How do you get a job without expe­rience and get experience without a job?...

Sophia Miller, an openly lesbian supermodel, enjoys her solitary life in the bustling heart of New York City. But when her gay millionaire best friend, Chris Anderson, requests her to play his pretend girlfriend for a family gathering in Texas, she can't refuse. After all, Chris is on the brink of becoming the CEO of the billion-dollar Anderson Corp. Enter Alissa Anderson, the Oxford and Cambridge-educated, closeted lesbian daughter of the conservative and formidable Henry Anderson. With the CEO position at Anderson Corp now up for grabs, Alissa finds herself in a fierce rivalry with her ...

The revered New York Times bestselling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore the single component crucial to advancement—precision—in a superb history that is both an homage and a warning for our future. The rise of manufacturing...

A fresh reading of the Old Testament text in light of the ancient Near Eastern context can open new avenues of awareness. Walton provides a clear, helpful guide to the nature of biblical prophecy and apocalyptic literature that will help listeners avoid potential misuse and reclaim the message of the prophets for their lives.

“I have known Sylvia for twenty years, and I have the greatest respect for her. People seek her out for her much celebrated intuitive skills, however, I have sought her out for her friendship and kindness. I applaud her for the peace and solace that she has brought to so many.” — Montel...

Two weeks ago, the thoughts he was having about the gorgeous women of Rochester would have certainly had him seeing a red card. Clay Shore's trip to the World Cup was inevitable, right up until the moment his ACL gave out on him. Unfortunately, his fairytale life, living in the perfect house with his high school sweetheart, Remy, was more dependent on the 'Golden Boy' status he once had than he would have ever thought. Pushed out the door rapidly through the legal railroading of his wealthy father-in-law, he decides to restart his life at twenty-seven, in Rochester, buying a house sight ...

Easy, accessible guidance for addressing an essential element to college success: mental health.

“Abby is a relatable revolutionary — with WOLFPACK, she inspires the confidence, leadership and sisterhood we all so desperately need right now.” — Amy Schumer This program is read by the author. Based on her inspiring, viral 2018 commencement speech to Barnard College’s graduates in...

A timely guide on how to live—and think—through the challenges of our century drawn from the life and thought of political theorist Hannah Arendt, one of the twentieth century’s foremost opponents of totalitarianism “[We Are Free to Change the World] is vibrant and original, embodying...

Now a major motion picture, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and starring Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, and Michael Cera—the true story of ""Hollywood’s poker princess"" who gambled everything, won big, then lost it all. Molly Bloom reveals how she built one of the most...

The Emmy Award winning legal journalist and co-host of The View Sunny Hostin chronicles her journey from growing up in a South Bronx housing project to becoming an assistant U.S. attorney and journalist in this powerful memoir that offers an intimate and unique look at identity, intolerance, and...

Sentenced to 65 years in a Texas prison, Damon West once had it all. He came from a great family, in a home full of God, love, support, and opportunities to reach any goal. A natural born leader, an athlete with good looks and charm, he appeared to be the all-American kid pursuing his dreams. Underneath this facade, however, was an addict in the early stages of disease. After suffering childhood sexual abuse by a babysitter at the age of nine, Damon began putting chemicals into his body to alter the way he felt.