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Michael De Groot argues that the global economic upheaval of the 1970s was decisive in ending the Cold War. Both the West and the Soviet bloc struggled with the slowdown of economic growth; chaos in the international monetary system; inflation; shocks in the commodities markets; and the emergence of offshore financial markets.

Men of War is a book of essays, where fact is often intertwined with fiction. Inside you will find stories about loss, a joke that Bradley doesn’t understand, the afterlife, an amusement park injury, a beloved toy set free, how the rich choose to spend their free time, and how drinking alcohol and the internet don’t mix.

From out of a terrible tragedy, can those affected by the blindsiding turn of events grow from the experience? That’s what Ethan, a high school sophomore, who surrounds himself with acquaintances has to figure out. Will he break free from his predestined place in life? And get away from his desolate town?

In the wake of a devastating car accident, sixteen-year-old Micah Hunter’s world begins to unravel. A mysterious illness leaves him unable to pursue the football dreams that he once shared with his father. At the peak of his illness, Micah bumps his wheelchair into Evie Thompson, a headstrong fifteen-year-old living with her own challenges. Coming of age and coming to terms with their disabilities, Micah and Evie find solace and companionship in each other.

Gaz is going to the Spooky School for Monsters! Follow Gaz's hilarious farting story where his constant tooting at Spooky School leaves him feeling like he has a big disadvantage compared to his friends. But maybe there is a way to turn it into his biggest advantage instead? Find out by listening to Gaz experience Spooky School in his own toot-tastic way!

In the book Finding Your Purpose In Life, author Vincent Santiago provides simple yet effective strategies to assist you in discovering who you are, your passions, and your life purpose. In addition, Finding Your Purpose In Life provides a system that can possibly shed years off the process of discovering who you are through practical application of the tips listed in this book. It is his desire to share with you the possibilities that can come when you discover your life's purpose.

Through engaging anecdotes and relatable examples, Changing Habits to Improve Your Every Day Life encourages listeners to take control of their lives and make positive changes that will lead to a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling existence. It is a must-listen for anyone seeking to transform their habits and improve their overall well-being.

My name is Teddy, and I’m in the sixth grade. It’s my first day at a different school, and so far, the only person I know is Zane, the school bully. I was just your everyday kid trying to stay off everyone’s radar, but when I met my new best friend, Bud Wiper, everything changed.

Managing the demands of a hectic lifestyle, be it juggling career demands, running a business, or raising a family, can leave you feeling worn out and stressed. Chronic stress comes with many health problems like insomnia and chronic aches that can affect your quality of life. That’s why we created this book–to help you take control of your mental health and develop simple but effective strategies for managing the stresses of daily life.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Top 10 Most Effective Productivity Hacks and Secrets and learn about creating a more productive and successful life.

This practical, no-nonsense guide to bold leadership offers strategic, research-based, actionable methods that leaders of all levels can implement, including, motivating peak performance and results.

Charlie once dominated the leaderboard. Now he’s on the verge of losing everything that matters most. He’s thousands of dollars in debt, working for a tyrannical boss, and watching his relationship fall apart. BattleTheatre, a new game Charlie and his friends have been waiting years to play, is finally launching with a tournament for a chance to win twenty thousand dollars—more than enough money to turn everything around.

My physicist friend calculated that my head hit the floor at about 100 mph. New York Yankee Aaron Judge swings the bat at around 90 mph. So my injury was equivalent to getting hit in the head with a wooden bat by a major league baseball player. Sweeeet! And so began a journey of injury, pain, recovery, grieving, loss, cruel humor, metamorphosis, rebirth, and bloom.

If someone had told me in 2008 that the single most time-consuming issue facing me as one of the newest of America’s three thousand-and-eighty-one sheriffs would be mental health, I would have laughed. I was the SWAT team leader. I was a drug education officer on patrol and a street-level narcotics interdiction officer for a larger (by Iowa standards) sheriff’s office. I would do the occasional court-ordered, emergency mental health committal and the random transport from one health care facility to another mental health facility on a judge’s order from time to time.

Serious Machines is an essential audiobook for technology enthusiasts, computer science students, and anyone interested in the hidden history behind the tools that built our modern digital world. Best-selling author of The Sentient Machine and serial entrepreneur, Amir Husain takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the development of powerful computational tools that revolutionized fields like engineering, science, and entertainment.

Transform your business with "The ABC’s of HR," your go-to guide for simplifying human resources. Perfect for business leaders, managers, and HR professionals, this book demystifies HR practices and provides practical, easy-to-implement solutions.

Many businesses struggle because they can’t access the funding they need to grow. Don’t let this happen to you! This complete insider’s guide will teach you the exact steps for easily obtaining business credit using an EIN instead of your SSN, while boosting your business credit score and profile in the process. This will ensure your business can grow quickly without putting your personal assets at risk.

Chronic pain takes a heavy toll on your life. Dr. Oliver Ghalambor has spent over 17 years as an interventional spine and joint physician dedicated to helping patients explore non-invasive, regenerative solutions. His book provides honest explanations of the science behind regenerative medicine, practical guidance on choosing treatments, and real-life examples of how patients have reclaimed their lives without invasive surgery. Dr. Ghalambor is not here to offer miracles, but to help you understand your options so that you can make informed decisions about your care.

A book of poetry from the common man's perspective. Poems that encompass all the feelings and musings of the life of the common man. This collection covers a 30-year span in the author's life and conveys the emotions and moods he was feeling at the time. Each poem is a snapshot of the writer's life at the moment of its composition.

Would you like to impress your friends and family with mind-blowing and undeniably interesting facts? Then Mind-Blowing Fun Facts For Curious Kids is the book for you! You’ll find answers to questions such as: Where is it illegal to tie your alligator to a fire hydrant? What part of the human body is stronger than concrete? Why does ice float? What culture used human urine as a mouthwash? In which country do they race bathtubs powered by outboard motors? Mind-Blowing Fun Facts For Curious Kids answers these questions and many more.