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Packed with case studies, anecdotes, and scientific evidence, The Science of Happiness is an engaging and informative guide that is sure to inspire and empower listeners to take control of their own happiness. Whether you're a seasoned self-help listener or just starting out on your journey to happiness, this book is a must-listen.

Do you ever feel like you are in a rut? That you’re going nowhere, wasting away your days and not getting anywhere? This book is specifically designed to help you break free of those feelings and take action to achieve success in your life.

Why this book? Why now? Being a teacher is more demanding than ever. Up to 50 percent of new teachers leave the field within five years, and many veteran teachers are pondering second careers. With the guidance and proper support offered in this book, teachers can find joy and success in education and make a difference in the lives of our youth.

Dan spent most of his childhood trying to hide in plain sight. A raw, abusive upbringing tarnished his entire family. Dan and his older brother Chris were born under the brutal fists of their father, impacting them emotionally and physically. Somehow, Dan found his way out through sports, and with one success after another. Chris wasn’t so lucky. Most say Chris never had a chance. When Chris died, Dan knew this story needed to be told. For anyone going through a hard time, this is the book that will give hope to continue on.

Navigating the complex and dynamic field of healthcare is akin to sailing in uncharted waters. The shifting tides of technological advancements, policy changes, and patient needs require an ever-adapting strategy. At the forefront of this challenging yet rewarding journey are clinical microsystems, where care is delivered in its most raw and profound form. This book, "Navigating the Helm: Leading Clinical Microsystems", offers an insightful guide into the intricate workings of these pivotal healthcare units.

In this honest and inspiring blend of memoir and creative guide, E.H. de la Espriella shares the personal journey behind his decades-long career in graphic design and creative leadership. From his early childhood in Panama to navigating life-changing moments of loss, reinvention, and cultural transformation, E.H. weaves together a story of resilience, curiosity, and creative discovery.

Noah and Alex James might have saved Christmas for one year, but the battle for the North Pole is just beginning. After a quiet year at home, the James brothers are feeling a little let down. They haven’t heard from Santa, their magic crystal has stopped working, and it feels like life has gone back to normal. But things are about to heat up.

If you are reading this, I have been taken prisoner, or worse. The North Pole is no longer safe, and Christmas is under attack! The only hope I have is two brothers, Alex and Noah James. These boys have no idea the destiny that lies ahead of them, but they are the only ones who can free me and save Christmas. I don’t want to put them in danger, but with dark forces at work, I have no other choice.

2021 San Diego Book Award Empire Builder is the previously untold story of a pioneer who almost single-handedly transformed the bankrupt village of San Diego into a thriving city. When he first dropped anchor in San Diego Bay on a warm June day in 1887, John Diedrich Spreckels set into motion a series of events that later defined the city.

In this trailblazing book, Maor Benaim channels the tenacious spirit of the wolf to deliver unparalleled insights into the wild landscape of modern marketing and business tactics. Whether you’re a fledgling entrepreneur or more experienced at navigating the digital marketing sphere, this book helps you harness your full potential and propels you to apex-level mastery.

“Adventure,” L. Ron Hubbard said, “I well know, is in the heart, not in the view.” In his stories, which were uniquely drawn from true-to-life experiences, including then-rare voyages to Asia and the South Pacific, he adventured grandly, carrying readers into the cold, storm-swept sea, or the heat of a vast desert or the wild currents of the air. A member of the famed Explorers Club, Mr. Hubbard delivered in these stories a sharp jolt of reality with a healthy dose of pulse-pounding bold adventure.

Paul says in 2 Timothy 4:3, “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers having itching ears” (telling them what they want to hear). Verse 4 says, “And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.” So, are the Mormons teaching fables?

Friends for most of their lives, Rob, Julia, and Ray are boomers who set out in their twenties to make things right in America. A couple since law school, Rob is a distinguished Constitutional scholar at Harvard and Julia a prominent journalist writing a book about the wreckage of the nation’s political life, while Ray serves as dean of the medical school. Ray’s work as a physician in a Vietnam combat zone left him scarred yet with a powerful and loving commitment to heal and to support his friends through tragedy.

The Recruiting profession is constantly under attack. Hiring managers, job seekers, and social media influencers have misunderstood Recruiters for far too long. Recruiters themselves are not given the training, tools, or support necessary to thrive in their roles and are, unsurprisingly, on the receiving end of much animosity. The negative perception of this profession is finally corrected in Talented and sheds some sorely needed insight into the reality of this thankless and strenuous role.