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If you love dystopian stories, you came to the right place. This is an anthology of the short story series, Dystopian Health Collection - stories about human health in dystopian societies. In each story, we explore a new topic around health and how modern developments can turn into a dystopian society. Four dark stories around health with a bonus story available only in the audiobook version.

¿Estás cansado de sentir que tus emociones te dominan? ¿Te gustaría comprender y gestionar mejor tus sentimientos? ¿Quieres tomar el control de tu vida de una vez por todas? Los humanos somos seres emocionales por naturaleza. Nuestras emociones definen la calidad de nuestras vidas, influyen en nuestras decisiones y determinan cómo interactuamos con el mundo que nos rodea.

Every day, we face the challenge of persuading others to do what we want. But what makes people say 'yes' to our requests? Based on decades of research into the psychology of persuasion, this book reveals many remarkable insights that will help you be more persuasive both at work and at home. Co-written by the world's most quoted expert on influence, Professor Robert Cialdini, Yes! contains dozens of tips that you wouldn't want to miss out on—all of them scientifically proven to boost your powers of persuasion.

A family is fractured and troubled. The grandfather is terminally ill, and it is not a convenient time to die. His business practices are convoluted and corrupt. He seeks to bribe God to buy his way out of Heaven.

Harold's a city boy, but when daddy buys the Bar H it's time he gets his soft hands dirty...and all the good ol' boys on the cattle drive Harold joins are going to make damn sure he gets that and lots more. It's grow up, get tough, or get home with your tail twixt your legs!

An anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy - featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Megan Lindholm and many more! Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois' (Rogues, Old Venus) acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf...and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda...and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore...and Severus Snape?

The Duke Diet and Fitness Center offers the most prestigious residential weight-loss program in America and the only one based in a medical school. Their program yields stunning results and is now available to everyone. The Duke Diet includes concrete action steps for changing how you feel about your body and how you deal with food, tips on how to lead a calorie-burning lifestyle, and weight-loss advice from Drs. Eisenson and Binks, as well as patient success stories from the Duke Center.

Aunque resulte difícil de reconocer, admitir que nos gustaría ser más felices es el primer paso hacia una vida plena y llena de significado. Pero, ¿cuál es el gran secreto para disfrutar de una vida más feliz? ¿Qué cambios debes hacer para empezar a apreciar aquello que tienes, en lugar de lamentarte continuamente por lo que no tienes? Si quieres transformar radicalmente tu vida y vivir una vida por la que valga la pena levantarse de un salto cada mañana, el poder de la gratitud te está esperando.

In the small town of Silverstone, Texas, 21-year-old Rosalie Watson is an average medical student just trying to get by. At least she would be average, if not for her magical ability to heal any living thing. As citizens of Silverstone begin to go missing, Rosalie wonders who or what could be behind the disappearances. When she meets heartthrob Jackson Bulgari, she’ll discover a world of magic and mystery unlike anything she ever thought possible. No doubt Rosalie will face challenges and hardship every step of the way, but the real question is: Can she handle it?

Burned contestants Chase and Kai are attracted from the start and can't wait to spend more time getting to know each other...until they see the first episode treatment and realize the producers intend to portray them as bitter enemies. At first it's fun to pretend to bicker - enemies on film, lovers when the cameras stop rolling - but soon it's hard not to take the faux rivalry seriously. It's only when their choice is to either band together and bake their way to the final - or get burned - that they find where their real loyalties lie.

The rise of the media presidency through radio and television broadcasts has heightened the visibility and importance of presidential speeches in determining the effectiveness and popularity of the president of the United States. This development has also witnessed the rise of professional speechwriters to craft the words the chief executive would address to the nation. Yet, the reliance of individual presidents on their speechwriters has varied with the rhetorical skill of the officeholder himself, his managerial style, and his personal attitude toward public speaking.

After escaping from an abusive halfway house, “Jack” Elsie Johnson forges her own path forward as a successful model, determined to forget about the town of Harmony, Maine, her family - and the pain of knowing their betrayal almost cost her her life. Jared Ross, her first love, isn’t so easy to forget, even though he’s the reason she ended up in the halfway house in the first place. She’s a lifetime away from that wild teenager he kissed one forbidden summer. How can Jack learn to trust him again when she doesn’t even trust her own mind?

True grit is a key predictor of success! Staying power to see things through helps predict success, and the good news is that it is a skill that can be taught. This book will teach you the important ingredient in long-term success: GRIT. Psychology defines it as a unique personality trait. And here, you will understand why. You will learn and understand the importance of grit as a personality trait.

The fate of the Union and the emancipation of slavery were at stake in the national election of 1864. It was the most important election in the history of the United States, and a beacon of hope for the world. This is the story of how Lincoln mastered language, and how his words changed public perspective, drove home emancipation, reignited the ideals of freedom and saved democratic government. In all he said, Lincoln’s words speak freedom to peoples the world over today as in 1864.

A cautionary new fable for ages six to eight. This is a story about a lazy rabbit and a sensible vole who join up to travel through a barren land where foxy bandits lurk. Follow their journey to find out the grim consequences of laziness and who survives. 

Beau Boone, starving, with half a left leg, at the end of his rope, falls off the train in the hell-on-wheels town of Nemesis. But Mr. Pettigrew intervenes. Beau owes him, but does he owe him his very life? Can a one-legged man sit shotgun in one of the toughest saloons on the Transcontinental? He can, if he doesn't have anything to lose.

When word finally reaches him that his sister and her family have died a horrid death at the hands of a cattle baron and his craven cowhands, Taggart McBain comes down off the mountain with bear traps, a double barrel coach gun, two LeMats, and a Winchester. He's on the hunt. When the task is done and blood soaks the Nemesis, NV, desert, he receives a shock - his sister is still alive.

In the Healing Stories Podcast series, Martin J. Schreiber Ed.D. takes you on an exciting journey into the audio power of story. Each episode will feature a conversation that engages the meaningful questions of our lives.Martin is currently the Vice President for the Mission Leadership Institute at Providence. He has had extensive experience in education, leadership, and healthcare both domestically and globally. Subscribe to this series and begin your journey into creating your own healing story.

Join Max Axiom as he explores the science behind chemical reactions. Max helps listeners understand how chemical reactions happen and why they are important.

One year later, Silverstone is trying to forget what happened. Rosalie, however, simply can't. Especially not when she's attacked in her own home. Now, the threats are greater than ever, and Rosalie has no choice but to fight back. She'll have plenty of help, but will it be enough? In this riveting follow-up to Teressa J. Martin's debut novel, follow Rosalie as she faces even greater threats and challenges. She'll meet new and exciting characters and be pushed to her limit. You won't want to miss it!