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In the not too distant future, dinosaurs rule the world. Alan is deposited in a grassy field with all signs of humanity replaced. A few hundred of his peers are given a loincloth, spear, a few tools, and a mission: to integrate and survive... if they're not eaten first.

Marvin toiled through endless work to achieve his dream of flipping properties. A strange man stalked him at his morning diner job, becoming a regular. When he unexpectedly follows him home from night shift, Marvin knows something isn't right. The next day he is offered a magical device. The emblem confirms the paranormal are real, people can partially shift into animals, and that Marvin isn't normal: he's something to be feared. As his life enters a whirlwind adventure, Marvin has to adapt as he becomes more than an ordinary man

Discover the profound wisdom of the ancient Stoics in this essential collection of their most enduring works. The Timeless Stoicism Collection brings together five cornerstone texts that have inspired countless readers and listeners to cultivate inner strength, resilience, and clarity in the face of life’s challenges.

Endless Customers delivers a proven framework for businesses to become the most trusted and recognized brands in their markets by harnessing the power of developing the right content, website, sales activities, technology, and culture of performance. When executed correctly, this framework enables marketing, sales, and leadership teams to sync up on a business strategy that is transformative to the organization's growth, creating long-term success—and endless customers.

Yes there is! And it may not be what you think.... Marcus Pearce has interviewed more than 200 of the world’s most successful men and women. From diet experts to war survivors to everyday Exceptionals and some of humanity’s greatest icons. What makes them exceptional? What’s their secret?

Young couple Charlotte and Eve can’t believe the killer deal they got on an old house in a beautiful yet remote neighbourhood nestled deep in the mountains. One day, there’s a knock at the door. A man stands there with his family, claiming to have lived there years before and asking if it would be alright if he showed his kids around. People pleaser to a fault, Eve lets them in. As soon as the family enters their home, strange things start to happen, and Eve wants nothing more than for them to leave and never come back. But they can’t – or won’t – take the hint that they are no longer welcome.

Across seven decades, Bob Dylan has been the first singer of American song. As a writer and performer, he has rewritten the national songbook in a way that comes from his own vision and yet can feel as if it belongs to anyone who might listen. In Folk Music, Greil Marcus tells Dylan’s story through seven of his most transformative songs. This is not only a deeply felt telling of the life and times of Bob Dylan, but a rich history of American folk songs and the new life they were given as Dylan sat down to write his own.

Few ancient works have been as influential as the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. Filled with wisdom, practical guidance and profound understanding of human behaviour, it remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written. Marcus' insights and advice - on everything from living in the world to coping with adversity and interacting with others - have made the Meditations required listening for statesmen and philosophers alike, while generations of ordinary listeners have responded to the straightforward intimacy of his style.

Adam lived paycheck to paycheck, earning a contract that'd finally change everything. After a skydive gone wrong, he endures an Isekai by the Creator Herself, entering a land of myth and magic to compete in the Game of Castles where individuals are constantly challenged. As one of a hundred Champions, he can level through feats and quests, unlocking the power of the Gods. Tolmeria is not for the faint of heart. The land is infested with monsters, foul magic, and evil people.

Your organization's culture is the key to its success. Strategic planning is essential. People's competencies should be measured and their weaknesses shored up. People crave feedback. These may sound like basic truths of our work lives today. But actually, they're lies. As Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall show in this provocative, inspiring book, there are some big lies - distortions, faulty assumptions, wrong thinking - running through our organizational lives.

Nate is the hardworking CEO of SouthernCool, an AC company in Florida. After years of toiling to get rich, he finally takes a well-deserved vacation to Australia. A chance encounter ties him to a gorgeous gal named Senna. Right as things between the two are heating up on the Great Barrier Reef, pesky aliens intervene. Humanity is doomed, they tell him, destined to become extinct in the not-too-distant future. Nate and Senna are forced to compete for a spot on a human preserve.

Some battles never end, some enemies never die, and some legends never fade. Banished for fear of the darkness and power within her, Malina finally found a place to call home. Love has tamed her inner daemons, and for the first time, she knows peace. But immortality is not the gift she hoped for. Time reveals painful truths, knowledge doesn’t always bring wisdom, good intentions can lead to ruin, and the past never stays buried. When the echoes of old mistakes resurface, Malina is thrust back into a role she thought long behind her.

In the Ember Kingdom, a dying land riven by famine and disease, Daleth the evil Witch-King plots his conquest of the neighboring Freestates. Gifted with eternal youth, his vampiric power is responsible for the decay that afflicts his realm, and now other kingdoms must fall to quench his never-ending thirst for life. However, on the cusp of the invasion, Maya, a peasant huntress, is arrested, Daleth’s soldiers kill an old farmer’s wife, and a young outcast is reluctantly enlisted into the Witch-King’s army.

This series tracks the US Army Air Force from preparation to WWII victory. Evolving to face European and Pacific threats, it aids in defeating Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan through strategic partnerships and relentless determination.

Revolutionise your life one day at a time with this empowering audiobook, designed for men and women, which provides simple strategies for each element of your day. Marcus Aubrey, author of the book, is CEO of Onnit, a human performance company that he has built into one of the fastest growing companies in the world. How can we get the most out of our body and mind on a daily basis? Want to change your life for the better? Aubrey Marcus answers these questions in this audiobook, which guides the listener to optimise each moment of the day.

Warren has just kicked off a rebellion. His first order of business is to cleanse his farm of bad actors, after which he must uncover the treasure left to him by the murdered Lord Minax. This hunt leads Warren to the frigid north, where a beautiful enemy guards a power that only Warren can unlock. However, gaining new power—and new partners—has its costs, and the war has accelerated rapidly in Warren’s absence.

Watching your child grow is one of life’s most profound experiences. From that first smile to the tentative first steps, early development is filled with joy, wonder, and discovery. But sometimes, amidst the milestones and magical moments, a parent’s instinct whispers a quiet question: “Is this normal?” This book is for every parent who has ever had that thought. Developmental Red Flags: 10 Things to Discuss with Your Paediatrician is a compassionate, clear-eyed guide to recognising early signs that may suggest a child needs additional developmental support.

Early in 1942 the 8th Bomber Command was relocated to England and was subsequently renamed 8th Army Air Force, or The Mighty 8th. From 1942 to the end of WWII The Mighty 8th took part in hundreds of daylight raids against the Nazi forces in Europe with much success. Working in tandem with the RAF, they obliterated much of the Nazi war machine and secured their place in Military History.

Want to elevate your home cooking with Chef tips from one of the best culinary minds in the game? Celebrated Chef Matthew Dolan: Co-owner of 25 Lusk Restaurant in San Francisco (Food Network Regular, Cookbook author, US Department of State Cutural Envoy) and "Marcus D." Najera (National iHeart Radio personality and food enthusiast) will dig into flavor, foolproof cooking hacks and pro-tips, all while serve up tasty stories peppered with plenty of laughs! Come join us and learn a ton on Chef's Day Off!

Let’s just dive into 2021 and laugh about 2020!!!