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Every bureaucracy has a rhythm, even the Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense (D.E.A.D.). Dr. Greg Schorn has gotten used to that rhythm: go on assignment, take down a government-created alien hybrid, write up a report, rinse, and repeat. Not that there's no danger. Rounding up the escapees comes with more than a little risk. But Greg trusts the people around him, especially Mitch Haldron. At the D.E.A.D. Mitch has pulled him out of the fire more times than he can count. But everything is about to change: Mitch, solid, dependable, downright boring Mitch, has a secret.

Confidence and decisiveness are critical life skills that many people struggle to develop. For listeners who want to take charge of their lives, The Four Paths of Assertiveness provides an indispensable guide to developing and practicing this crucial ability. Youth advocate Scott Cooper and psychologist Naoki Yoshinaga, PhD, identify four categories of assertiveness—social, behavioral, emotional, and mental—and explain how to hone these skills to live a happier life and develop healthier relationships.

An exploration of humanity’s relationship with ice since the dawn of civilization, Of Ice and Men reminds us that only by understanding this unique substance can we save the ice on our planet—and perhaps ourselves.

The definition of success and personal achievement is not universal as success comes in different shapes and sizes and at different life stages for everyone. For those looking at where they are and where they want to be and wondering how to get there, do not look any further. Using real-life examples, Dr. Dele Ola presents proven, practicable, and timeless principles to guide you on your journey to great achievements, a journey he calls, "the pursuit of personal leadership."

The contrast is striking. As the United States Women’s National soccer team has long dominated the sport—winners of four World Cups and four Olympic gold medals—the men’s team has floundered. They failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup and three consecutive Olympics, and have long struggled when facing the world’s best teams. How could a country so dominant in other men’s team sports—and such a global powerhouse in women’s soccer—be so far behind the rest of the world in men’s soccer?

Seventeen-year-old Sean needs a lot of things: He needs his parents to stop hassling him. He needs his Jewfro to grow out into heavy metal hair. But most of all, he needs a band...Without one, he isn’t sure that he’s ever going to make it out of this two-horse town. He’s been trying to put a band together for as long as he can remember, but finding like-minded metalheads in rural America has been challenging. Finally, the stars align and a band is born. It’s magic. But can these five talented metal kids keep things together long enough to play the show of a lifetime?

This is not a magical book for a successful life. It's not about a miraculous technique invented by a business guru. This is an objective, practical, and efficient guide to help you overcome bad habits like procrastination and boost your productivity level so you can achieve more positive results in your life.

Be a Change Agent is a comprehensive examination of change leadership - the need for it, the qualities of change leaders, and the importance of having great change teams. In the first section of the book, Ola takes the listener through stories of fearless leaders and explores the veritas qualities that made them successful.

Have you ever faced the distress of doing everything you possibly can and not being able to attain your goal? Is your dream of success and wealth within reach, but you don’t know what it is that you’re missing to make this dream become a reality? Maybe you’ve done everything you’ve been told from paying attention to others and getting your diploma or degree. I’m sure you work hard and you’re dedicated, but maybe you’re stuck not achieving the wealth, success, or power that you want. You’re missing a critical ingredient - what is it?

Financial version of Arab spring? Or just another populist wave? This book reviews the short squeeze of GameStop shares in simple terms to make sense of what happened and what lessons it has for your investment decisions. At the start of 2021 GameStop shares (a company selling games, think: EB Games, Micromania, ThinkGeek stores) went all the way up to $500 from being less than $20 within days.

Roth IRA for Beginners is the ultimate guide to help achieve your financial goals! Daniel Hardt, a financial advisor and early retiree at age 39, shares his wisdom to build financial literacy and empower others to control their money instead of the other way around. By the end, you’ll be equipped with a mind-set prepared to take calculated risks. There is no reward without risk! You will master the foundations and formulas which will allow you to control your finances in retirement.

Do you often find yourself questioning your own sanity? Asking yourself things like: “Why do I care so much about other people’s emotions and feelings?”, “Am I over sensitive?”, or “Is this normal?” Because if you do, then don’t worry, you’re not alone. You see, just like many others, you probably feel that absorbing other people’s pain and emotions is just an unbearable burden that you want rid of for good. And more than likely you’re letting this affect your day to day life and relationships. But let me tell you something.

Do you ever feel like other people are overtaking you in life? Lack self-esteem and belief in yourself, often leaving you feeling worthless? Or like most people, you just want to finally overcome that frustrating mental barrier that’s constantly holding you back? If this sounds like you, then don’t worry, you’re not alone. You see, building discipline and compassion within yourself will have a powerful effect on where you’re heading in life.

Let me tell you something. Science has proven that 80% of our thoughts are negative; on top of that, 90% of people have "bizarre" thoughts about contamination, harm, religious impropriety, losing control, and sexual perversion. It is normal to think alarming or negative thoughts, but you have to know how to deal with those thoughts in the right way to prevent and treat mental health issues. Always keep in mind, your thoughts are not your reality. Yet there is a key to handle those thoughts in the right way to make sure you can live a life without fears and self-sabotage.

A new edition of the first book in the acclaimed Pop Classics series The Worst. Movie. Ever. is a masterpiece. Seriously. Enough time has passed since Showgirls flopped spectacularly that it’s time for a good hard look back at the sequined spectacle. A salvage operation on a very public, very expensive train wreck, It Doesn’t Suck argues that Showgirls is much smarter and deeper than it is given credit for.