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For most of us, librarians are the quiet people behind the desk, who, apart from the occasional "shush", vanish into the background. But in Quiet, Please, McSweeney's contributor Scott Douglas puts the quirky caretakers of our literature front and center. With a keen eye for the absurd and a Kesey-esque cast of characters (witness the librarian who is sure Thomas Pynchon is Julia Roberts's latest flame), Douglas takes us where few listeners have gone before.

The Successful Dyslexic is a book for dyslexics, their parents, friends, and loved ones. It explains what it is like to be dyslexic and gives fresh insight for the non-dyslexic parents, helping them to better understand their dyslexic child. The chapters describe in detail what the dyslexic is experiencing and how best to help the dyslexic child, teen, or adult deal with their disability. In addition, the book offers specific ways dyslexics can better compensate day to day.

It is true that some people are very damaged. It is not true that they are all unsalvageable. The Lifer and the Lawyer raises questions about childhood trauma, religion, race, the purpose of punishment, and a criminal justice system that requires harmless old men to die in prison.

Over 90 percent of the population suffers from inflammation or an autoimmune disorder. Do you often feel sick and grumpy? And do you have an overall sense that you’re not feeling your best, but it has been going on so long it’s actually normal to you? So much in life is beyond our control, but managing inflammation and autoimmune disease doesn’t have to be. With the healing powers of food, we can start to regain control over our lives again.

In The Perfect Parent, pastor and theologian Dr. Doug Ley outlines Five biblical principles for effective parenting, taken directly from God’s word. These guidelines have been handed down directly from the one and only perfect parent, God, our heavenly father, and include time-tested strategies such as creating a good environment, giving your children responsibility, and setting boundaries - all of which are demonstrated in God’s word.

Even if you failed any other diet in your life, or haven’t started a diet before, the simplicity and effectiveness of the carnivore diet is why more and more people are getting the results they always wanted. Will you be one of them?

The Gospel of Nicodemus, otherwise known as the Acts of Pilate (Acta Pilati) is not assumed to have been written by Pilate, but rather to have been compiled from the official acts which were preserved in the praetorium at Jerusalem. The original is said to have been written by Nicodemus in Hebrew. The work gained a wide readership in the Middle Ages, with its popularity shown by the number of languages and versions in which it exists.

With over 800 million users and growing, TikTok is quickly becoming the most popular social media platform, leading influencers, brands and average joe’s to wonder “How can I use TikTok to grow my following?” If you haven’t used TikTok before, it may seem a bit frightening, or maybe even a bit weird and irrelevant. You find yourself thinking.... What even is this whole TikTok thing? Where do I start? I only see kids on the platform, will this work for my company? I can’t dance, how can I ever become an influencer?

With more than a billion users and growing, TikTok is quickly becoming the most popular social media platform, leading brands and companies to wonder: “How can I use TikTok to grow my business?” If you haven’t used TikTok before, it may seem a bit frightening or, maybe, even a bit weird and irrelevant. You find yourself thinking: What even is this whole TikTok thing? Where do I start? I only see kids on the platform, will this work for my company?

It always seems like the perfect plan: grill some nice cuts on a hot summer day, together with some cold beers and your best friends. But more often than not, the meat always tastes a bit disappointing. You might have tried to get a better barbeque, more expensive briquettes, or higher quality meat, without any real success. And yes, spending more money will sometimes help with getting better results while grilling. But how do you take it to the next level, so you can get smoked meat that roars off your plate with flavor?

Once in a while, a new platform is born, and a small number of people who harness its power are able to build the biggest brands of their time. You can be next. With over 800 million users and growing, TikTok is quickly becoming the most popular social media platform, leading influencers, brands and average joe’s to wonder “How can I use TikTok to grow my following”? We get it, tackling a new social media platform is a big challenge; but with great challenges come great opportunities, you just have to know how to do it.

If you want to lose fat quickly and feel incredible while still eating your favorite foods, then keep reading as these audiobooks are for you. Are you always tired or low-energy? And do you feel like no matter how hard you try, and no matter how many diets you go on - you always seem to be stuck at the same weight? The truth is that almost everyone struggles with weight loss and health problems. And yes, starting a new diet can be overwhelming - so much to learn, so many resources to choose from. But with the healing powers of food we can start to regain control over our lives again.

Are you sick and tired of your paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle? And are you looking for ways to pay off your debt, but it seems almost impossible with all your daily and more unexpected expenses? You have probably heard someone say, "You need to go on a budget," but even the word budget brings up the feeling of a strict diet, anxiety, or an overall sense of restrictiveness. The truth is, most of us have been misled and just haven't budgeted the right way yet.

If you want to lose fat quickly and feel incredible while still eating your favorite foods, then pay attention, as this book is for you. Even if you failed every other diet in your life or haven’t started a diet before, the simplicity and effectiveness of the ketogenic and Atkins diets is why more and more people are getting the results they always wanted. Will you be one of them?

“Know thyself” (Know thy business!) Discover your own unique strategy to create an enterprise that embodies you, affords prosperity, brings the right people into your life and serves a community of people who desire your products and services. Otherwise known as The Zen Side of business ownership.

Through giving couple-therapy and seduction workshops for over 40 years, Neil and Jack have seen it all and changed thousands of lives for the better by giving you the skill set and bravado to create attraction and closing the deal, while remaining who you truly are inside.

This book will benefit parents and children from generation to generation. I just want to make sure that they don't make the same mistake as we did as parents....

Build real wealth through real estate-even if you’re broke, busy, or totally new to investing-with two beginner-friendly strategies anyone can follow. If you’ve been putting off real estate investing because it feels out of reach, too expensive, too risky, or too confusing, you’re not alone. Many beginners feel the same way. But the truth is, you don’t need a fortune or a finance degree to get started. All you need is the right plan. Flipping houses and using the BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) are two of the most practical ways to build wealth.

Tired of Advent Calendars filled with candy or cheap plastic? Imagine a Christmas countdown that leaves your kids smarter, more curious, and buzzing with excitement. This book is a new holiday tradition that makes learning the best part of the day.

A Meaningful Holiday Tradition – Transform the holiday countdown from sugary treats or plastic toys into a cherished daily tradition. This advent storybook delights horse-loving children with magical tales while bringing families together for shared moments centered on kindness, courage, and friendship.