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There's no other book like this. Longtime running writer Scott Douglas marshals expert advice (including his own, cultivated from more than 100,000 miles of personal experience), and a growing body of scientific research to show how running can make us happier. How? Everyone knows that running builds stronger muscles and a healthier heart; science now shows it also helps develop a healthier brain. For those struggling with depression and anxiety, a consistent running routine can enhance the mental-health benefits of talk therapy, antidepressants, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

When Meb Keflezighi - the first person in history to win both the Boston and New York City marathons as well as an Olympic marathon medal - ran his final marathon in New York in 2017, it marked the end of an extraordinary distance-running career. Meb's last marathon was also his 26th, and each of those marathons has come with its own unique challenges, rewards, and outcomes. In 26 Marathons, Meb takes listeners on those legendary races, along every hill, bend, and unexpected turn of events that made each marathon an exceptional learning experience, and a fascinating story.

Man is a social animal. Being able to interact easily with others has not only been linked to better health and mood, but is also the catalyst to better friendships, relationships, business opportunities. At a time where computers and virtual reality keep decreasing our ability to interact in real life, the skill of being socially savvy is more valuable than ever. However, engaging with strangers is not always an easy thing to do.

Take a short journey to adventure with Iron Kingdoms Excursions! Each season features six volumes, each containing three very short tales about the people, creatures, and machines of Immoren. The Season One Collection gathers all 18 previously released tales from the first season of Iron Kingdom Excursions into one book. Experience the Iron Kingdoms through the eyes of nine talented authors, including New York Times best-selling author Larry Correia, Hugo Award winner Howard Tayler, and Iron Kingdoms lead writer Douglas Seacat.

Many Americans have lost entire fortunes. Seeing your investment portfolio being decimated in the wake of this global health crisis is disheartening. How do you fathom even getting back to even? All major market corrections create investment opportunities due to mispricing in the stock market. Knowing how to capitalize on this becomes the challenge. This is where Stock Market Rebound comes in. 

Man is a social animal; whether we think of ourselves as introverted or extroverted, we need to have people around us. Interacting easily with others has not only been linked to better health and mood, but it is the catalyst to better friendships, relationships, or business opportunities. At a time where computers and virtual reality keep decreasing our ability to interact in real life, the skill of being socially savvy is more valuable than ever.

Do you want to make money in the markets while protecting your stock holdings? The conservative call option strategy of selling covered calls offers you the rare opportunity to create some additional monthly income while providing you with some downside protection. This guide focuses on how to select market leaders in the stock market that’ll generate a monthly stream of income from covered calls being sold on those holdings. 

The Bible teaches us the real story of Christmas. The problem is people have taken this story and added onto it. Cultures have added on to it. It’s passed through countries, and they’ve tacked on their little spin. We have thousands of years of a Christmas that is built around legends and myths. The Christmas we know is, in places, more a fairy-tale. It’s an inspiring one for sure. But a fairy-tale, nonetheless. This book helps us slow down and unpack the layers so we can see just how beautiful this gift really is.

Do you want to drastically improve your conversation skills? Understand the hidden meaning of what your interlocutor is saying? Deepen your relationships with your partners, friends, or coworkers? When you’re listening closely enough, people will tell you what they really want or need. What they don’t dare to say out loud or just don’t know how to express. And if you can be the one that “gets it”, then your relationships, whether in your business, social, or romantic life, will skyrocket to a whole different level of connection and trust. This audiobook will teach you how.

When Scott Douglas found that his own image of Jesus was based more on culture than on fact, he wanted more. Join his search for the 100 percent organic, additive-free Jesus as he gently pokes fun at the culture that has grown up around Christianity. Entertaining, historically informative, and genuine, #OrganicJesus will serve as both a wake-up call and a guide to lead you to a faith rooted in truth, not hype.

Almost as soon as the last shot was fired in the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the battlefield became an archaeological site. For many years afterward, as fascination with the famed 1876 fight intensified, visitors to the area scavenged the many relics left behind. It took decades, however, before researchers began to tease information from the battle's debris - and the new field of battlefield archaeology began to emerge.

When L. Frank Baum introduced Dorothy and friends to the American public in 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz became an instant, best-selling hit. Today the whimsical tale remains a cultural phenomenon that continues to spawn wildly popular books, movies, and musicals. Now, editors John Joseph Adams and Douglas Cohen have brought together leading fantasy writers such as Orson Scott Card and Jane Yolen to create the ultimate anthology for Oz fans.