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Will the world really end unless we spend billions on climate change policy? The people around us are somehow convinced that the world is about to end unless we stop using fossil fuels. There is no scientific evidence to support this.

In the summer of 1922, young Joe Wilson is a gardener at a wealthy family's estate. When the chauffeur falsely accuses Joe of a misdeed and attacks him, Joe injures the chauffeur in self-defense. Knowing the law will be after him, Joe skips town and heads to Detroit, Michigan where his cousin lives.

Fifty Things to Know About Marketing Your Book by Charlotte Hopkins offers an approach to marketing your books. Most books on marketing tell you to promote your books through book signings. Although there is nothing wrong with that, there is so much more to a book signing than they tell you. Planning and promoting can make or break a book signing.

If your goal is to find a softer and easier path for your life, then maybe you should consider drugs. Life is in fact grueling and harsh, and for many humans ends in hunger, pain, and darkness. However, contrary to what you might see in the self-help, feel-good, all is well placatory industry, the path to a richer and more satisfying life is not to just find new and improved ways to relax, but to find ways to work harder and smarter and get stuff done. A good first step is to start sweating the small stuff.

In this audiobook, you'll find practical tips and strategies for making informed investment decisions and building a solid portfolio. By the end, you'll have a solid understanding of the key principles of investing in a down economy, and be equipped with the tools and knowledge you need to start building your own investment portfolio.

Zale “the Gale” Murdoch, one of the greatest seafaring merchants in the kingdom of Tuscawny, is at the top of his game. No one has reached the guild’s grandmaster status in generations, and he’s but one job away, with his biggest rival right on his heels. When a mysterious stranger approaches him with information that will seemingly ensure his success, Zale is tempted. The mission: to retrieve the Grimstone, a mythical artifact obscured by the shadows of history and religious folklore … an object of immeasurable value … if it’s real.

The Stoic Way is a comprehensive and practical guide to embracing the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and cultivating resilience, wisdom, and inner peace in today's chaotic world. Whether you're new to Stoicism or a seasoned practitioner, this book is an invitation to embrace the power of Stoicism and transform your life for the better.

Johnny Jenkins was the child star of a controversial exorcism film, The Damned. After enduring the pain caused by a hovering stage mother, he escaped and enlisted in the Army. After being honorably discharged, Little Johnny Jenkins began to suffer from debilitating PTSD, and the only way he can keep his demons at bay is by writing.

The Symphony Magnifico is the flagship of the cruise line's fleet. Their prize ship has just come out of dry dock and is entertaining over 5000 passengers who are spending a record amount in the casino. But at the end of the voyage, when it is time to collect the cash from the machines, all the money is gone!

In his best-selling memoir, On The Road Less Traveled, Ed Hajim told the story of how he went from being a 3 year-old-boy kidnapped by his father (and then abandoned to foster care), to becoming a successful Wall Street executive and family man. The Island of the Four Ps, is a story told in two parts. The first is a modern fable, inspired by that experience, and the second is the author's personal story, which draws upon his own hard-won life lessons.

For anyone going through grief, loss, hurt, or trauma, A Path Through Pain guides readers through their first steps toward healing. Ed and Lisa Young, pastors of Fellowship Church, know the kind of grief that no one should have to suffer—the death of a child. With deep vulnerability, they tell...

The Beginner's Guide to AI is a comprehensive and accessible book that demystifies the world of artificial intelligence. This book is designed for anyone who is interested in understanding the basics of AI.

Success is something that many of us are encouraged to pursue from a young age - but what defines 'success'? Many people are taught to set goals in pursuit of a generic definition of success that is dictated by society: chase money, pass exams, build profile, attract followers, or generate likes. Even if we do reach the top of the mountain, we often find it to be less than we expected. Living someone else’s life is draining; individuals are tired and society is poorer as a consequence. The Modern Maverick sets out a roadmap for a different way forward.

Ed Long, Jr. shares heartfelt memories concerning him and his father, Bishop Eddie Lee Long, to aid parents in connecting with their offspring and to empower the next generation with tools for developing their voice while embracing the responsibility of inherent legacy.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to How to Enjoy! and learn about the roller-coaster ride of parenting.

Francesco Petrarch’s Canzoniere (translated in English as ‘Scattered Rhymes’) is a collection of 14th century poems famed for their exploration of love, grief, spirituality and nature. Peter Thornton's accessible new translation brings Petrarch to the 21st century in direct, rhymed, English verse - for academics and poetry enthusiasts alike.

How do you deal with the news that your 40-year-old son wants to change his sex to become a woman? The author of this audiobook chose to embrace the situation and help his child through the 10-year process, from the beginning of hormone therapy all the way to completion--male body to female body, son to daughter. The journey was not without its difficulties, but they remained best friends. Here is the journey as told by both the father and the child.

The true-life story of Sunday, a very amazing little rescue pup, told in his own words. Hear about his extremely difficult beginnings, his incredible rescue, and his adventures all across America while living in California, Texas, Florida, upstate New York, and the Smoky Mountains. Sunday's story will make you laugh, cry, and love this brave and clever little dog. Prepare to be inspired.

At some point in every man’s life, he begins to reflect on his youth, his virility, his existence. Sometimes, he longs for a time when he was sexual, virile, on top of his game. Phillip had reached that point with a stagnant marriage, a dry life, until he took a moment for himself, until he found a solitary island and some private time for him. It was a moment that changed him forever—a moment when he met a young man who sparked something deep inside, an erotic world he'd never considered.

If you’re only learning from your own experience, you’re wasting years of time doing all the wrong things. When we learn from the experiences of others, we can save those years and make the right decisions when they count. Who has the experience you should learn from? Anyone and everyone, including the author of this book. Written during the COVID-19 pandemic, Experience Matters is full of (brutal) honesty and humor.