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Popular natural history writer Richard Conniff received much acclaim for his earlier book, Spineless Wonders: Strange Tales from the Invertebrate World. In the same vein, Every Creeping Thing is a fascinating look at some of nature's most misunderstood creatures. Traveling the world over, Conniff shatters popular myths and shares extraordinary truths about unfairly maligned animals. For instance, little brown bats help curb mosquito numbers by eating...
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Christopher Wills is Professor of Biology at the University of California. In his popular books, which include Yellow Fever, Black Goddess, he offers fascinating insights into the world of biological science and how it affects our daily lives. Children of Prometheus answers three basic but intriguing questions: Are we still evolving? If so, how? What are we evolving into? As Wills traces the many forms of natural selection in Part I, he considers...
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This course is an introduction to the philosophical thought of the two most important philosophical figures of ancient Greece. By working through parts of their central texts and thoughts, we will gain an understanding of Plato and Aristotle's relevance in the past and today as well. After each section of this guide, you will find some questions and suggestions for further thought. There is no right or wrong answer to most of these questions; they're...
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Often called the real Indiana Jones, Charles Pellegrino-acclaimed author, scientist, and adventurer-takes the listener on an extraordinary tour of Old Testament archeological sites from the Nile to the Jordan and Tigris-Euphrates rivers. Delightfully candid and refreshingly free of religious dogma, this fascinating and revelatory tale brings together archaeologists, scientists, and theologians to view the same archeological evidence and oral histories....
65) Robert E. Lee
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With absorbing power, Emory M. Thomas tells the story of one of the most revered figures in American history. A story of triumph and tragedy, this stunning biography provides a fascinating glimpse at the man behind the Civil War legend. Revealing the "whole" Lee in this enthrallingly detailed saga, Thomas portrays him as a man driven by the paradoxes in his own personality. Here is the Lee who is both a legend and a man. Heroic and larger than life...
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Secrets of the Widow's Son is a revealing look at the themes that will be explored in The Solomon Key, Dan Brown's upcoming sequel to the cultural phenomenon known as The Da Vinci Code. David A. Shugarts provides what Brown's widespread admirers crave most-an enlightening glimpse into the secrets behind Brown's eagerly anticipated new book. Secrets of the Widow's Son is not a plot spoiler- rather, it is an engaging piece of work that will pique readers'...
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The Guinness Book of World Records named Joe Girard "the world's greatest salesman." Now best-selling author Girard reveals field-tested techniques, insider tips, and useful common sense reminders that are guaranteed to give your career a boost. Every salesperson knows that closing is the moment of truth. But closing isn't something that happens only at the end of your presentation. Joe Girard shows you how to set yourself up for success from the...
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From the very outset in the West-from the time of Homer himself in about 750 BCE-the epic has been the most highly regarded of literary genres. It is rivaled only by tragedy, which arose a bit more than two centuries later, as the most respected, the most influential, and, from a slightly different vantage point, the most prestigious mode of addressing the human condition in literary terms. The major epics are the works that, from the very outset,...
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This inspiring and inventive guide teaches readers how to develop their full potential by following the example of the greatest genius of all time, Leonardo da Vinci.
Acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, who has helped thousands of people expand their minds to accomplish more than they ever thought possible, shows you how. Drawing on Da Vinci's notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art, Gelb introduces Seven Da Vincian Principles—the...
Acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, who has helped thousands of people expand their minds to accomplish more than they ever thought possible, shows you how. Drawing on Da Vinci's notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art, Gelb introduces Seven Da Vincian Principles—the...
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The inspiring leadership book from the legendary basketball coach, now featured in the acclaimed Hulu series The Bear,
The Duke University's former head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a leader both on and off the court. He led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and '92. He received five National Coach of the Year...
The Duke University's former head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a leader both on and off the court. He led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and '92. He received five National Coach of the Year...
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Dans les traditions orientales, la méditation est une médecine du corps et de l'esprit. Aujourd'hui, les scientifiques du monde entier démontrent les effets positifs de cette pratique sur la santé physique et mentale.
Ce livre réunit, autour du Dalaï-Lama, les plus grands chercheurs mondiaux en médecine, en psychologie et en neurosciences, pour une exploration fascinante du pouvoir de guérison de l'esprit humain: Comment la méditation peut-elle...
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Stunning and powerful, Like Judgment Day is the hauntingly true story of the Rosewood massacre. Michael D'Orso's compelling journalistic prose reads like the most vivid novel as he describes the earth-shattering events of January 1923 and its survivors' patient, 70-year quest for justice. When a black man was accused of attacking a white woman in a rural Florida town, a tinderbox of racial hatred was ignited. On New Year's Day 1923, Rosewood, a town...
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A COMPREHENSIVE SUCCESS LIBRARY! These unabridged guides to the literature of prosperity and motivation survey the all-time classics, giving you their key ideas, insights and applications-everything you need to know to start benefiting from these legendary works. Discover the books that have already enriched millions. With rags-to-riches stories of entrepreneurs such as Carnegie, Buffett and Walton, to master motivators like Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy...
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Many people have suffered from the current financial crisis losing homes and jobs while seeing their retirement accounts drop steeply. They are asking four main questions:
• U.S. mortgage problems turn into a global financial crisis and can we fix these mortgage problems?
• Have we found effective ways to limit the adverse impact of the financial crisis on the stock and bond markets?
• How has the Bailout Act worked so far and what more needs...
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If given the choice, we would all choose to be less stressed, to feel happier, and to experience a more optimal state of wellbeing. So why are these outcomes so hard to achieve? The answer is quite simple. No one has taught us how. It turns out that just as you train your body for fitness, you can train your mind for wellbeing. We call this Life Cross Training (LIFE XT), and Start Here is the manual for anyone seeking to achieve emotional fitness....
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Packed with fascinating details and anecdotes, Col. Alexander's battle history celebrates the valiant accomplishments of the United States Marines from their first conflicts in 1776 to their diverse roles in today's troubled world. Backed with unerring accuracy and 10 years of careful research, this thrilling book is the basis for documentary shown on The History Channel.
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Wspólna ksi�żka Daniela Golemana, autora bestsellerowej Inteligencji emocjonalnej, i kognitywisty Richarda Davidsona to owoc długoletnich badań nad wpływem medytacji na ciało, umysł i mózg. Autorzy analizuj�, jak medytacja z modnego hobby może si� zmienić w rytuał oczyszczaj�cy umysł oraz polepszaj�cy codzienne funkcjonowanie. Pokazuj� różne rodzaje medytacji i ich wpływ na poszczególne obszary mózgu, a co za tym idzie,...