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When economists are called “influential,” it usually means they’ve changed the way other economists think. By that standard, Milton Friedman was one of the most influential economists of all time.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Author and physician Atul Gawande analyzes the diverse and problematic landscape of end-of-life care. By providing examples of the good and bad, Gawande shows that we as a society can do much better for the elderly and dying.

Julia Fisher was everything to me. I loved her and would have done anything for her. But the night she walked out of my life after deciding I wasn't good enough for her, I got out of town as fast as I could. After six years, I'm coming home. Now, I am going to make it my mission to rub everything she gave up in her face. No matter how much I still love her, I need to bury it deep inside me because she chose him.

Happy marriages are becoming extinct. Most couples are tolerating one another or constantly on the brink of divorce. Internationally, divorce rates are at all-time highs. Working marriages are the foundation of our society and our world. We need to make marriages work to restore sanctity and soundness to our family structures.

Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Tim Ferriss collects the answers to his favorite questions from a tribe of inspirational doers in everything from film to physics to gain insight into how to build what you want out of life next....

Steven Pinker wants to prove that we are living in a world that is better off than it has ever been, and it will only continue to get better. In Enlightenment Now, Pinker argues that the best tools we have come from the 18th century ideals of reason, science, progress, and humanism, and we can leverage them in very 21st century ways by using data to tell the story of our modern world. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

A full cast version of the original 1926 adventures of Winnie the Pooh with rich audio description of the original illustrations.

Learn how to tap in to your own innate psychic ability with a series of fantastic mental exercises that will help guide you down the path toward the fulfillment of your psychic development. You do not need to possess any special gifts or have a superior intellect in order to develop your psychic abilities - just an open mind and a willingness to learn.

Why should you purchase this book? Because the world of crystals is a very interesting and unique dimension that holds the key to unlocking your spiritual, mental, and emotional potential. In ancient times and even today, we have discovered the scientific connection between crystals, their vibrational frequencies, and those of our bodies. So how does this help you? The fact that crystals are obtained from the earth is already a testament that it is connected to the place we live in.

In Everything Happens for a Reason, Kate Bowler asks some serious questions regarding some of the statements people make whenever someone is going through a tragedy. She opens up about how her regular life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with colon cancer. She pulls no punches as she tries to figure out why, at the age of 35, she is dying and leaving behind her beloved family, yet she has always had faith in God. Disclaimer: This audiobook is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Everything Happens for a Reason.

Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Renowned professor of psychology Jordan B. Peterson draws from science, tradition, and his varied clinical experience to explain what it takes to live a rich, meaningful life in his book, 12 Rules for Life. In this enthralling title, Jordan Peterson distills life’s most important lessons into 12 digestible rules that anyone can use to better their life and the lives of the people around them.

In their best-selling book, The Coddling of the American Mind, Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt explore the culture of fragility and safetyism that has invaded American universities since 2013 and the underlying causes behind it. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)

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A quirky reflection on the art of deep and meaningful reflection, Harris provides a genuinely heartfelt call to the “mindfulness” form of meditation. Pushing the benefits of the practice, the motley crew behind 10% Happiness takes an insightful trip into the monkey mind, emerging somewhere between a cushion, an orange bus, and enlightenment.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi reviews the link between food and brain function and offers specific recommendations for staying mentally younger, sharper, and fitter in her book Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power.

Whether you'd like to deepen your understanding, refresh your memory, or simply decide whether or not these books are for you, this audio summary bundle is here to help. Each summary includes key takeaways and analysis of the original book to help you quickly absorb the author's wisdom in a distilled and easy-to-digest format.

For 18 years, Gilead has been under relentless attack from neighboring Ammon. Javan, a tall, handsome Israelite warrior, has lost everything during the Ammonite attacks. The sole survivor of his family, possessor of nothing but burned land, he joined with Jepthah's army to bring vengeance, decimating 20 cities along the Israelite/Ammonite border. During the mopping-up after the last victorious battle, Javan finds Taleh hiding in the remnants of her house.

Life is all about the jigsaw, right? Finding the different puzzle pieces to complete your very own picture. A career you love, a house to make a home, a lover to complete you. Danielle Renton has a life, and she loves it. A recent law-school graduate, she'd been floored when her boyfriend, Nate Lewis, enlisted during their sophomore year of college, but they'd learned to adapt to an army relationship. But when life throws Danielle a curve ball, will she cope? Can she pick up the pieces to make her picture beautiful again?

The oldest of nine children, John Stuart Mill was born on May 20, 1806; he died in France, where he spent many of his later years, on May 7, 1873. Mill had a very extraordinary, strenuous education, overseen by his ambitious father James, who believed that one becomes improved via education and, once educated, that is the end of the matter. John Mill was reading Greek at age three and Latin at the age of eight

This is a summary and analysis of the audiobook The Healing Self. It offers insight into how to boost your immunity and live well for longer through medical insight, anecdotes, and coping skills, and is intended as a compantion guide to the original audiobook.

It’s a pivotal time for women leaders. On one hand, studies show women are woefully underrepresented in the highest echelons of corporate leadership. On the other, we’ve made huge strides in the political arena, while the global business world increasingly values the “soft skills” we’re naturally good at. So, what does all of this mean for women who aspire to the C-suite? Deb Boelkes has a simple message: Go for it. Conditions have never been more favorable. Boelkes lays out a blueprint for getting out of your own way so you can make real progress.