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John A. Thompson takes a long view of America's dramatic rise as a world power, from the late 19th century into the post-World War II era. He shows how American leaders from Wilson to Truman developed an ever more capacious understanding of the national interest, and why by the 1940s most Americans came to support the price tag, in blood and treasure, attached to strenuous efforts to shape the world. The beliefs and emotions that led them to do so reflected distinctive aspects of U.S. culture, not least the strength of ties to Europe.

What do motivational speakers, salespeople, preachers, and lawyers have in common? They are all in the business of convincing people, and they do it well. In fact, they do it so well, that this is their job - to persuade people to "buy" what they are selling, whether it's an actual product, or a concept, a story, an ideology, etc.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to change your attitude into a positive one so you could be happier and more successful in life. In this book, you will also learn how to get rid of the habits that prevent you from having a positive mind. Lastly, this book contains exercises that you might find useful in making the change easier and more effective.

Dillon Bledsoe has been in prison for seven years. In this continuation of The Stranger, Dillon is lost, searching for hope and determined to uncover the truth about the night several high school girls were murdered. He meets the mysterious Jonathan Maynard who offers assistance in exonerating him, but one startling revelation after another cause Dillon to question the man's motives. Confused and unsure who to trust, Dillon returns to Seal Bay in an attempt to clear his name and leave the past where it belongs.

Something horrible happened eight years ago in the small coastal town of Seal Bay. Six high school girls were killed and dumped into the bay by a man named Lance Puckett. It was a crime which ripped apart a community and left emotional scars that time would never heal. A calm morning in Seal Bay is shattered by the appearance of a stranger who bears a striking resemblance to Lance. Has he come back to dig up memories from the past, or could this man be a drifter, just passing through?

In Hear My Sad Story, Richard Polenberg describes the historical events that led to the writing of many famous American folk songs that served as touchstones for generations of American musicians, lyricists, and folklorists. Those events, which took place from the early 19th to the mid-20th centuries, often involved tragic occurrences: murders, sometimes resulting from love affairs gone wrong; desperate acts born out of poverty and unbearable working conditions.

What Faqir Chand has discovered is that religious visions, no matter how profound or uplifting, are self-generated and are not due to the miraculous energies of a saint or a master. Yet, disciples worldwide tend to believe otherwise and thereby project power and omniscience on their respective gurus who, in truth, have neither. Therein lies the great religious trap. An unscrupulous guru is akin to a parasitic vampire who psychically lives off the deepest yearnings and sincerest intentions of their devotees, never letting on that they are completely devoid of power.

The idea that the world is an illusion that betrays its real origin has a long tradition and can be found in the writings of Hindu rishis, early Greek philosophers, and Christian Gnostics. What is perhaps surprising is to find such a rich literature on the subject in neuroscience and quantum physics. The latest, and perhaps most provocative, idea to gain some currency in varying scientific disciplines is the hypothesis that the universe is the result of a computational simulation....

The words "Kama Sutra" tend to invoke scenes of erotic decadence to the minds of the people of these modern times, something that seems to be alluring to the point of being almost illicit. After being translated into thousands of various texts, this manual of the sexual experience from the country of India that addresses not just the different practicalities of sexuality but even the courtesies the way of living as well as how to successfully relate with the sexual partner in the deepest and most meaningful manner.

Are you planning to buy a property as a source of additional income? Discussing about the financial concerns will definitely give lots of questions and headache. It is very important that you are equipped with reliable ideas rather than mere fantasies. Curiosity must lead to search for answers, not further questioning without effort to solve ignorance.

Women love men with a sense of humor. The life of the party is the man who cracks the right word in the right moment. The problem is: Where are the good lines when you need them? They are here. The best one-liners to show off in public and in private. All the one-liners are related to sex, women, love, and relationships. Take the lines you'll need to become the life of the party. Dating will never be the same.

Do you feel stressed? Are you overwhelmed by the daily demands of your life and wish to be more at peace and achieve mindfulness? The solution for you: Buddhism for Beginners: Seven Steps to Enlightenment for All Beginners & Easy Steps to Achieve Them. This audiobook serves as a way of enlightenment and information about Buddhism as a lifestyle and a path to being mentally awake.

Bianca can't imagine herself falling in love. After fleeing from an abusive husband, the last thing on her mind is romance. Then, she goes to work for James, the tall, dark, and handsome doctor who treated her when she first arrived in town. Suddenly, her heart can think of nothing but him.

God loves you so much, and that's why he created a living testament showing humankind how much he cherishes everyone as his children - the Bible. Everything written in your Bible is worth reading, as it tells you about the past, the present, and what's going to happen in the future, including his plan for you and his creations. In this book, you will know everything about what God wants to tell you and what he wants you to do as his child. This includes comprehensive summaries and explanations of the Bible's 66 books.

A team of three runners, all older and more experienced than anyone Jack has faced before, are coming after him. These three have decided to break conventional tactics because Jack Carter is now the most feared chaser on Earth, and his death is paramount to the runner world.

Five years after the malicious attack by the unknown dark ships, Tora has achieved an unparalleled military buildup. The Torians are now the alpha male of the Erobian Sphere and have taken to making regular patrols in whatever regions they see fit - but especially along the outer rim, where the High General has come to "sense" covert enemy activity. When a fresh piece of happenstance intelligence only further fans those flames of suspicion, he convinces his old Earthling friend, Brandon Foss, to undertake a special mission.

Aiden is a dragon shifter with a lust and desire for women. He sets his sights on the beautiful Meredith, a virgin, and the attraction is mutual. However, Meredith has her reputation to consider.

Jason and Vanessa are back with a new case and a big problem. They have a body but can't find the suspect, who may turn out to be another victim. Only through solid detective work will they come to understand the magnitude of the situation and how many more are suffering through the experience of being hostages.

Jack and Mandy are at a crossroads. The future of Jack's ministry, as well as the Mandy's life, hang in the balance as they must make some critical decisions.

Keiko Yoshida is a beautiful, young Japanese-American in pre-World War II San Francisco. Jesse Sommers is a native San Franciscan, who walks into Keiko's life just months before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Neither has any way of knowing what is coming, nor the impact events will have on their lives, but they are determined to hold on to a love being Torn by the Sun.