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This book teaches assertiveness through the old-fashioned A through Z model, calling it the Grown-Up Alphabet. The book examines everyday life situations and gives examples on how to react in preventative and assertive ways. The messages gravitate around the idea that if we assert ourselves into emotional and mental happiness, we will feel more satisfied in life.

1947: Humans were visited by extra-terrestrial beings of an unknown origin. Worldwide governments covered it up. 1992: Search for Extra-Terrestrial Life (SETL) received a message from deep space. This was never disclosed publicly. 2015: The unknown alien lifeforms were heading back toward Earth and would enter our atmosphere on June 21. Three months prior to the date, world leaders decided to go public. Society reacted and ultimately changed forever as a result of the truly historic revelations.

Climate change, poverty, epidemic disease, human conflict, terrorism, and famine ravage the globe. Amidst the chaos, the United States and China compete for the 30 billion-dollar Singularity Prize to be awarded by a hedge fund billionaire to the team that creates a machine intelligence superior to humans. With hackers entrenched in a cyber war that cripples the grid in multiple countries and a nuclear weapon threatening a major city, Julian Marshall, leader of the Berkeley-based US team, knows that a recursively improving super-intelligence with inviolable ethical codes could be humanity’s only hope....

The Magisterium of the Catholic Church has been much misunderstood by Catholics and non-Catholics alike both throughout history and in present times. Addressing the nature of the Magisterium as defined by Vatican Councils I and II, the Constitution on the Faith, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, this audiobook provides a factual and easy-to-understand outline of the basic principles of the Magisterium, what it is and what it is not, and its relationship to Christian believers.

Chocolate is one of those items in life that is loved by almost anyone young or old. The reason that it is so loved is that it is very versatile and can be used in a number of ways both as a standalone treat and as an ingredient that can make a number of dishes pop in terms of flavor. Before we get too involved in all of the deliciousness that is chocolate, we need to look at the history of this bean and see how it goes from a plant to your table and is looked at as an absolute delight by a large number of people.

An exciting new Western collection in the style of Robert J. Thomas, W. L. Cox, and Duane Boehm filled with action, adventure, and plot twists like C. K. Crigger, Chet Cunningham, and Paul L. Thompson! These are westerns filled with crime, corruption, and a deadbeat criminal gang to bring to justice! These exciting new action-adventure audiobooks take the listener on one helluva journey.... Are you ready to ride the dangerous trail with Clint Clay and his great new westerns?

Endings are easy. New beginnings are hard. It all seems like a life time ago now. Then again, when you’ve spent half of your life chasing ghosts, you tend to lose track of time in the sense that most of us experience it. That, along with having been a career alcoholic, tends to cloud a person’s mind just a tad bit after so many lost years go by like a blur. So says the author of this riveting memoir, who spent 25 years of his life as an alcoholic. Now sober since 2007, he provides the reader with a nightmarish vision into the mind of a man who, once a normal, average teenager, quickly turned into a chronic alcoholic to escape the loneliness of his sad home life - and looking for love in all the wrong places.

Want to host the perfect tea party? Or maybe you prefer hanging out with friends and having a cup of coffee? It doesn’t matter, as this 2-in-1 book is all about teaching you how to enjoy every occasion involving two of the most beloved drinks on a global scale. Afternoon Tea: Inspiration and How to Host the Perfect Afternoon Tea Party at Your Home. This book explains every detail you need to know when hosting tea at your home; Everything from choosing the right tea set to how to properly hold your teacup. After you finish reading, you’ll be ready to throw a flawless afternoon tea party. Coffee: Guide to Easily Make your Own Perfect Cup of Java at Home and The History of Coffee. This guide will not only show you how to make the best cup of coffee you have ever had in your life, but will also take you on a journey through the history of (possibly) the world’s greatest drink.

In this tense political thriller, a liberal professor in s newly independent North African nation is forced by the military ruler to become head of the Secret Police. The need to combat a ruthless Islamic terrorism gradually lead him to abandon his liberal principles and employ the torture and brutality he abhors....

This book is about the ghost dance to send the evil ones back to where they came from.

Mark Zuckerberg originally intended Facebook to "accomplish a social mission - to make the world more open and connected". The company's troubled IPO compromised that lofty vision as its CEO quickly learned that he had to appease investors rather than employees and users. Hence employees had to hold unsalable stock-options and user-data became fair game. Finance is hegemonic where it plays.

This book is an examination of the social, economic, and political consequences of the great recession of 2008.

This book is an investigation of the word "democracy", to determine how the common definition meets the actual political reality in today's nations that call themselves democracies. We also try to determine whether the political process called democracy is leading to governments that are leading to man providing the highest quality of life for a nation's citizens, or whether these so-called democracies need reform to enable man to create a better future, and reach "the end of history."

Maybe you want to excel in your career, maybe you are trying to improve your personal business, or maybe you have been trying to gain confidence and boost your self-esteem. Whatever your personal goals may be, this book can help you learn what it takes to achieve success by displaying numerous traits and characteristics that are utilized daily by the US Army's Special Forces officers. The Green Berets take on near-impossible missions around the world every day and succeed, and this book aims to give you a look into the qualities that contribute to their success.

This book is an investigation into the current debate about income inequality among intellectuals. I intend to show that this focus is misplaced and should be centered on the issue of assisting the most unfortunate in a given society.

Today, immersed in cult of celebrity, the public are amazed and transfixed by the image and the soundbites of stars like Donald Trump. But the public aren't always aware the person presented to them was shaped by life experiences. This story presents the un-sanitized version of Donald Trump's life and experiences. There's nothing more dramatic and instructive than real life.

This book is an examination of the current unease and uncertainty in America at the beginning of the Trump era.

This book examines how the human mind, in particular that of the American working class, navigates the various cultural factors that have composed the American economy.

Greed, envy, and ego in a small town in western Oklahoma. She was mean and petty and wanted to control everyone. That signed her death warrant. Discover life in a small town. Secrets, affairs, and shocking surprises. If you love mysteries, then you will adore this nail biting thriller.

Are you ready to take on a leadership role? Are you gaining more responsibility in life? Do you know how to make the connections you need to succeed? This amazing book bundle walks you through the steps you need to get the ball rolling and master the delicate art of conversation. Whatever your natural leadership ability, you can become the leader you want to be. You can learn the skills of leadership, no matter your qualifications, life experiences, or personality traits.