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Astroball: The New Way to Win it All, by Ben Reiter, tells the dramatic story of how the Houston Astros transformed from being the worst team in professional baseball to the best. Reiter first made the bold prediction that the Astros would win a World Series in a Sports Illustrated cover story in June 2014. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

The Fifth Risk, by Michael Lewis, is a journalistic account of how broad swaths of the US government are being ignored or dismantled under Donald Trump’s administration. After shunning the conventions of a presidential transition, Trump and his tiny team assumed stewardship of the government without ever bothering to learn how it works. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Leadership: In Turbulent Times (2018) is a comparative consideration of four of the most beloved and effective American presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. The narrative revisits foundational events in each president’s life in order to trace the origins and crucial ingredients of leadership.... (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence (2018) by psychiatrist Daniel J. Siegel is a comprehensive guide to cultivating attention, awareness, and intention through mindfulness. Siegel developed the Wheel of Awareness, a visual metaphor designed to help anyone cultivate heightened awareness and focused attention.... Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.

Uwe Blesching, author of The Cannabis Health Index, clearly and thoroughly lays out the overwhelming benefits of using cannabis - not only to reduce the nation’s dependence on opioids - but also to manage the craving and withdrawal symptoms of opioid addiction, and especially to address the pain that leads to drug use and addiction in the first place.

Fear: Trump in the White House (2018) details the political and personal tribulations that faced an ever-shifting cast of White House staffers during the turbulent first year and a half of Donald Trump’s presidency. Renowned journalist Bob Woodward uses his access to Washington insiders to create a revealing portrait of an administration increasingly crippled by its need to guide, delay, and even hinder Trump’s whims. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

Yuval Noah Harari's 21 Lessons for the 21st Century (2018) explores the crucial social problems likely to beset humanity in the coming decades. The text is a protracted reflection on globalization, technology, climate change, and cultural conflict. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)...

Want to escape the see-saw of love and be codependent no more? As human beings, social integration and interaction are the greatest features of our existence. As a race, it is the singularly most differentiating difference between us and other animals. We thrive or wither off our relationships with fellow humans, both within our inner circles and the world at large. Our outlook, attitude, mannerism, ideology, actions, fate, and destiny are irrevocably tied to the relationships we build.

The world conditions you to believe that you need to look a certain way or you should feel bad about yourself. I go into the truth about what's really going on inside the fitness industry and how you can put the right information in your head so you can stay motivated.

Material culture: the physical evidence of a culture in the objects and architecture they make, or have made. The term tends to be relevant only in archeological studies, but it specifically means all material evidence which can be attributed to culture, past or present. One way our American economy has been stimulated is through the production and innovation of technology.

Peter knows he was only a few formulas away from discovering the next big scientific breakthrough - how to become invisible. As he uncovers the ingredients for invisibility, his experiments take an unexpected turn - leaving Peter alone in a world where only his lab rat can see him.

As the Earth's land becomes completely flooded, humans must find a way to live underwater. The last standing city that has managed to survive the floods and find shelter underwater is now being attacked by an intelligent - and deadly - alien species. Is the human race doomed to become a food source for these aliens? Join Brock, the captain leading his squadron into the depths of the ocean, as they find out exactly what they are up against.

Max has no idea how he ended up a ghost or that his fate was to help a little boy find his killer. Together, they set out on a journey to seek justice. As they struggle with their ghostly forms in the physical world, they find out that justice is not always served in the way we expected.

When Edward finds himself indebted to a bunch of thugs, he's willing to do anything to get rid of them - even if it means transforming into a beast. Consumed by anxiety and constant threats from his underground creditors, he turns to a bewitched tattoo artist for help.

The On-the-Go Short Stories series is for busy people who prefer stories they can finish in one sitting. You can listen to these stories anywhere. Be entertained while in the car, taking care of errands, or anytime you need a mental break. This series, which includes stories for young adults, offers a variety of genres. Enjoy the mystery and excitement of fiction without needing to commit to entire novels. Evan is a hunter who is always looking for his next best kill. One night, he receives more than he can handle....

Who else wants to effectively motivate yourself to take action and systematically do everything that needs to be done in record time? Wise men say that you should not postpone until tomorrow the things you can do today. And these men are always right.

You can get the lowdown on winning the office politics game right now in this just-released audiobook. A must-have! How to Protect Yourself Against the Hidden and Dirty Tactics of Office Politics! Know the Secrets and Be on Top of Your Career! Do you sometimes feel like your place of work is more dangerous than a swamp full of alligators? Are there shady characters lurking behind the photocopier disguised as reliable team players in your office?

Working from home gives you the potential of earning big income, even riches, while in the comfort of your own home. You can choose to setup a home business or you can assume a telecommuting job. Either way, you have the option to do it full time or part time. Know the vital aspects about work-from-home jobs in this audiobook, specially crafted for people like you who are on the search for a legitimate work-from-home program. Here, we provide you with the crucial information to make sure that you put your money only with the right opportunities.

Get ready for another set of exciting fantasy tales that will both entertain and educate the English learner. The Learn English with Short Stories series does not need to be listened to in order, as all of the stories are independent from one another. Listen to one, or listen to them all. Each unique fantasy story comes with highlighted vocabulary and definitions before and during the story.

This ESL guide is the third of five workbooks for the book, The Best Phrasal Verbs and How to Use Them. With this self-study English guide, you will be able to test your knowledge of common phrasal verbs - and immediately hear the correct answer after each question. There are 400 multiple-choice questions within every workbook, giving you interactive exposure to the most common phrasal verbs.