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Cheating is normal. That’s what Jane told herself, anyway. It happened all around her: her parents, couples in high school, and now, her own relationship. College is supposed to be different. Again, that’s what Jane told herself, but in her favorite class, she’s partnered with the one guy who has taken it twice before. Isn’t she cheating then? But he calls her sweetheart, and he sits so close.

Mental models are blueprints we are able to use in a variety of contexts to create sense of the world, interpret information correctly, and understand our context. They provide us predictable outcomes. A recipe may be the most basic type of mental model; each component has its role, period, and place. Nevertheless, a recipe isn't applicable to anything beyond your realm of food. Therefore, we find ourselves ready of attempting to learn a wide variety of mental versions (or latticework, as Charlie Munger places it) to get ready ourselves for whatever will come our method.

Some people call me an ice queen. It’s not ice. On the inside, I’m burning up. I’ve got so many things I want, and I can’t have any of them. And the one thing I don’t want, wants me more than anything. My name is Anya Talova, and people think I have it together. A handsome man is falling over himself to impress me. He’s got millions, a perfect body, the perfect smile. He wants nothing more than for me to fall all over myself accepting his proposals. But I don’t want him. I want the imperfect, scared one who won’t admit they love me.

In 2008, Roger Igo was a naive construction contractor who lost nearly everything to a businessman whose unethical business practices made the national news. But from the devastation emerged the Bell Tower on 34th, an upscale wedding and special events venue in Houston, Texas, known for its Old World beauty, accommodating staff, and events that no one will ever forget. Keep On Going chronicles the extraordinary history of the Bell Tower on 34th, from pioneering Texans to a disastrous betrayal to one man's fight for the future.

First, vampires in space. And now...zombies. Really? Jebediah and the others are trying to get over the horrors they faced in deep space, and now this. When a mysterious ship from space arrives on Resolve, it unleashes a horde of undead that might spell the end of the survivors and their dreams of peace. Will the specters of the past save them, or seal their fate?

This three-in-one audiobook includes three books on the captivating history of India. The first book covers the history of India from the ancient times to the modern era. The second book focuses on the East India Company, and the third book is about the Dutch East India Company. Learn more about India with this audiobook.

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Vandals, then keep reading...the Vandals didn't leave us any histories written by themselves. Thus, most of the ancient sources on their past were written by their enemies and adversaries, who didn't look too kindly on them. This is especially true for later historians who idealized ancient Rome and blamed the Vandals for its fall. But the question is, how much of it is true? This guide will try to give some voice to the voiceless Vandals.

For all you gullible people out there: Yes, there are lots and lots and lots of scams. And you’ve probably fallen for one or two in the past. If not, great. If you have, then this is just another reason to listen to this guide: so you won’t fall into the snares of the scammers ever again. In this audiobook, the sad, bad side of society will be highlighted. The obscure will be exposed. The sneaky snake oil salesmen will be called out for what they are.

This is a combo of two audiobooks, which cover the following topics: Book one: All people lie a little, some intentionally, others not. Book two: For all you gullible people out there: Yes, there are lots and lots and lots of scams. This audiobook to enlighten you with techniques you can use in your everyday life to spot liars, call them out, or not fall for their charades. In this audiobook, the sad, bad side of society will be highlighted. The obscure will be exposed.

All people lie a little, some intentionally, others not. Some about big things, others just to cover up their weaknesses, insecurities, or the reason why they are late. Money is an absolute liar-magnet, of course, and so are incentives like sex or fame. But however it is all unraveling in this current society, it’s important to know it is real. What matters even more, is that you can recognize them for what they are, and that you can cut through the BS people are selling you.

A child's magical journey in search for the value of change and traditions.

The vic Oscar Stanton (name etched into his designer trousers) was gunned down in Washington Square Park in broad daylight, just after a lunchtime rendezvous with a business associate. A quick and dirty ID reveals the real Oscar Stanton was working in cybersecurities for the DO and, perhaps unsurprisingly, was KIA in Afghanistan. And Mancuso’s antics tend to weave a winding yarn as intricately connected as a satisfying Sherlock Holmes.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) has already helped millions to deal with those and numerous other issues. The methods of NLP can be applied to every personal or professional aspect of one’s life. Its techniques rely on our body’s neuro-biological processes, which makes this method scientifically credible. It’s all about your mind – how it works, how can you control it, use it to influence others, and defend yourself from energy vampires and people that only want to take advantage of you.

Following the fall of Rome in 476 CE, the entire dynamic of Europe underwent a complete shift in power and culture. The Dark Ages was an interesting period of about six centuries. During it, Europe was still trying to figure out what it was and how it would survive the chaos that followed the fall of Rome.

From his best-selling series The Art of World Building, author Randy Ellefson has collected some of his best advice from every chapter in small, bite-size tips. All three books are represented in the topics covered: Creating Life, Creating Places, and Cultures and Beyond.

Nardus is terrified he may have doomed his kingdom. Instead of resurrecting his beloved wife and children, he brought forth a malevolent winged-monster who is advancing on his people with a mind-controlled army. And now his last hope of redemption lies in discovering an age-old magical secret. Twins Alderan and Aria’s hostile history delivered them to opposite sides of a brewing war. And as Alderan struggles to master his abilities while torn between loyalties, Aria’s growing powers could hold the key to the kingdom’s fate.

Finance is the only function intertwined in every business decision. Despite this, it is often misunderstood and underappreciated within small and midsize businesses (SMBs). Finance is more than numbers; it is a toolbox to craft a culture of accountability, credible goals, and an enticing narrative about the future. In Relational Finance, Ben Lehrer breaks down the finance function into five easily digestible components, the finance spectrum: 1. Data 2. Reporting 3. Projections 4. Planning 5. Capital.

Ignoring self-doubts and their kids’ concerns, two aging Midwestern widows Ann and Donna resolve to hit the road - the mother road, Historic Route 66 - if they can find what’s left of it, in a dinged, 20-year-old roadster. They are primed for a break from routines, but don’t anticipate facing down personal demons, being enticed by the possibility of relocation, or finding romance on this supposedly innocent road trip. Nor are they prepared for the serious challenges that await their return.

My entire life I’ve gotten into my fair share of trouble. It started when I was young and progressively has gotten worse over the years. But for the first time ever I’ve found myself in a compromising position - backed into a corner. Forced to run to the one person on this planet who doesn’t view me as a callous creature, I go to the only blood I have left. My daughter, boss, the Prez of the Iron Vex MC. There’s no chance to save my soul, but I will save my club by doing the only thing I can. The demons of Hell will be no more. It’s time for a new era.

Born in Belgium, Karel Jan Bossart moved to America and worked with brilliant and colorful aircraft designers in the 1930s. After the Second World War, he developed the first American intercontinental ballistic missile, employing radical innovations in design. Initially skeptical, the US Air Force embraced his plan after they realized that the Soviet Union was close to completing a similar weapon system.