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Beginning with the birth of the nation, slavery divided and caused conflict for the United States of America, worsening during the country's early decades as the practice became more economically vital. Finally, in 1861, the American Civil War erupted after the election of President Abraham Lincoln. Never acknowledging the South’s right to secede, Lincoln and the North fought the South through four long, bloody, destructive years; much longer than anyone thought the war would last.

A little over 2000 years ago a man named Julius Caesar changed the world. Even if you have never heard of him, his lasting legacy has no doubt had an impact on your life. Even the very calendar that you use is based upon the system he created, with the month of July bearing his name. So who was this man that single-handedly changed the course of history? This audiobook follows the life and legacy of the man whose life stood between Republic and Empire.

Negotiation Hacks is focused on six distinct and proven hacks that are easy-to-learn, easy-to-implement, and accessible to anyone. Each hack has been gathered from the author’s academic pursuits and experiences in working with hundreds of companies, from Silicon Valley and Silicon Hills startups to the Fortune 500. Regardless of the complexity of a negotiation, anyone will benefit understanding and using these hacks.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Costa Rica by Jonathan El-aziz gives you the inside scoop on Costa Rica.

Greater Than a Tourist- Athens Georgia USA, by Susan Elizabeth Allen, offers the inside scoop on Athens. Most travel guides tell you how to travel like a tourist. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Alex Guerrero and Teri Culpepper had nothing in common. He was an elite warrior, trained to be a leader in Earth’s premier fighting force. She was an academic, a professor of botanical sciences, struggling to keep enough grants coming in to support her meager research. But now circumstances have forced them together, the lives of eight people hanging on the success of their daring mission into unexplored territory on an unknown planet. Can they work together to find the secret to survival on this alien world, or will their rivalry doom the entire expedition?

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist audiobook is for you. Greater Than a Tourist: Grand Cayman by Aoife Brophy offers the inside scoop on Cayman. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay.

Greater Than a Tourist: Geneva, Switzerland by Amali Kartika offers the inside scoop on Geneva. As a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your trip.Travel like a local. Slow down and get to know the people and the culture of a place. By the time you finish this audiobook, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

The Aztec Empire did not recoil from the face of an impending doom, it struggled faithfully. Destined to emerge from humble beginnings, it grew into a highly complex devoted civilization refusing to live at the mercy of more neighboring powerful rulers. Its powerful pochteca combed the valley for luxury items while markets dotted their lands. Investigate the era of the Fifth Sun and what defined the Aztecs and their relationship with the divine.

Have you ever wondered why America is the way it is? Do you want to understand the events that have shaped American culture? Are you interested in seeing the long-term historical connections that explain how America moved from a group of colonies to the most powerful nation in history? If so, this book is for you. In simple, straightforward language, this book will take you on a brief journey through the highlights of American history. Filled with interesting facts and historical context, this book is a must-hear for those who are passionate about history or are simply interested in better understanding the history of the United States.

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin came from humble beginnings to take his place in the annals of history as one of the most celebrated Americans ever to stand on the world stage. The Boston apprentice who ran away because of his brother's ill-treatment found his destiny in Philadelphia, where he became a printer, a scientist, an author, an inventor, a politician, and a citizen of the world. His inventions and his philosophies had the same ultimate goal - to make the world a better place - and Franklin achieved that goal.

The Mediterranean Diet is not what most people expect it to be. There is a lot more to it than just recipes and getting to the gym. There is a real concern behind the need to get in on the program and stick to it. The Mediterranean Diet is about changing your entire way of looking at food and looking at yourself. The Mediterranean Diet shows you how to reacquire the tastes and why you should do that in detail, linking the prominent diseases of the current age to the effects of processed foods. It shows you the philosophy of the Mediterranean Diet and how you can prepare your own meal plans and recipes just by understanding what goes into it.

Do I want to become an elite coach in my sport? Do I want inspire my players to be successful in sport, but also in their lives? Do I want to learn qualities that make me a great coaching candidate? 50 Things to Know About Coaching, by Shane A. Reinhard, offers an approach to coaching sport that is not just about wins and losses, but more about skill development, relationship building, and being successful outside of sport.

On January 20, 1981, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th president of the United States. That same day, the Americans who had been held hostage in Iran were released. For many Americans, the juxtaposition of those events was no coincidence. Ronald Reagan was the president they elected to restore their country’s sagging influence in the world and disappointing image at home.