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Sure, everyone knows that Donald Trump was an interesting president to say the very least, but while there was plenty of media coverage about the man himself, very little was said about his politics. Perhaps you are interested in learning about the set of political promises that Trump's rise to president was based on.

When Jude Wilson decides to travel halfway across the world to visit the graves of his childhood Boy Scout heroes, he unwittingly signs up for a lot more than he imagined. Growing up in the placid little Pacific Northwest town of Clarksville could never adequately prepare him for what he encounters in the vibrant, mercurial streets of Nairobi, where context defines meaning and words alone are not always sufficient to communicate across a cultural gap.

To succeed in the global economy, students need to function as entrepreneurs: resourceful, flexible and creative. Researcher and Professor Yong Zhao unlocks the secrets to cultivating independent thinkers who are willing and able to create jobs and contribute positively to the globalized society. This book shows how teachers, administrators and even parents can understand the entrepreneurial spirit and harness it, foster student autonomy and leadership, champion inventive learners with necessary resources, and develop global partners and resources.

Their wings were weak, their talons broken…yet they flew the Soviets into winning the war against the Nazis. They were ignored, laughed at, and forced to do chores beneath their ranks. Why? They were the "weaker" gender. Despite being capable, they were initially denied entry into combat. And when they did enlist, their treatment only worsened: They were assigned worn-out uniforms and left to the mercy of rusted equipment on the battlefield. These adversities didn’t stop the Soviet female fighters from going ahead and showing unprecedented excellence in warfare.

For more than a century, plane crashes have been among the scariest catastrophes imaginable. The toll on human life is devastating. Yet, as this fascinating book reveals, there are some who defy the odds and survive the unsurvivable. In this riveting collection of true stories from sole survivors, we get an inside look at their harrowing ordeal that changed their lives forever. We get a glimpse of their lives before and after the accident, explore the possible causes of their plane crash, and dive into the haunting yet fascinating details of the fateful day they fell from the sky.

Anxiety is a diagnosable condition that over 40 million adults in the US suffer from, causing a variety of difficult mental and physical symptoms. It can be debilitating, and unfortunately has a lot of triggers, including past trauma, stress, and relationship difficulties. But don’t worry. You can overcome this. There are solutions to getting your life back on track and not letting anxiety get the better of you

Happiness has been portrayed as many things…but do you know what it really is? Like all the things that you do, happiness is a choice. What nobody ever told you was how to get to this choice. It’s not about waking up one day and choosing to feel happy. So, how do you get there?

Love them or hate them, guns are woven deeply into the American soul. Names like Colt, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and Remington are legendary. Yet few people are aware of the roles these men played at a crucial time in United States history, from westward expansion in the 1840s, through the Civil War, and into the dawn of the Gilded Age. Through personal drive and fueled by bloodshed, they helped propel the young country into the forefront of the world's industrial powers. Their creations helped save a nation divided, while planting seeds that would divide the country again later.

Are your prayers effective? "In Ephesians 6:18, we read words that show the incredible importance of prayer very clearly and forcefully: "Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints". When we really stop to understand the meaning of these words and their context, we will say, "I must pray, pray, pray. I must put all my energy and all my heart into prayer. Whatever else I do, I must pray".

Apocalypse Virus: Symptomatic picks up where Apocalypse Virus: Initial Infection left off. This sequel follows the stories of Dillon Thompson and his friends as they face their own hardships. Dillon is forced to fight for his life to entertain others. The rest of the group stumbles through life without Dillon there to protect them. Sonia and Frank grow closer with every passing day. Alex tries to persuade Dillon into joining him, and the promise of freedom and information make for a tempting offer.

Full of insight, The Prayer of Jabez is a timeless prayer classic by the prince of preachers that will fill the listener's heart with a hunger to seek God in prayer. If you thought that the prayer of Jabez was about asking God for more stuff, listening to this revealing and challenging audiobook by Charles H. Spurgeon that will give you a Gospel-centered view of this Old Testament man, and his prayer for God's blessing. In this audiobook, Spurgeon analyzes what it means to be blessed and the numerous sorts of blessings we might get, noting the benefits and drawbacks of each.

This book is a workbook for people who have been physically, emotionally, and spiritually affected by the incidence of the coronavirus pandemic. If you find yourself feeling mentally stuck or struggling to navigate life during this pandemic, this book will guide you on how to cope with any life changes you have experienced because of the pandemic. We are conditioned to “suck it up” and soldier on regardless of the change, but this book will remind you that it is okay to take a step back.

Art has been a staple in most cultures across the world, firmly having rooted itself as a means of communicating one’s understanding of themselves and the world around them. A great number of people in the world develop a natural passion for the act of creation, irrespective of talent. However, most of those who pursue the arts start off self-taught, and when they get to the point where they can take classes, there is a mix of bad habits and misunderstood techniques that they have to unlearn in order to improve.

In this transparent, compelling memoir, a young, highly-successful black man reflects on the life he built for himself over the years, only to reach the middle of his life and realize it wasn’t a life he wanted. All his life, he’d followed the rules, excelled at all he touched, made historical strides in school and career, and gave every bit of himself to please others and be seen as “perfect”. It was a pressure-filled life that left little room for error or enjoyment. He succeeded in manufacturing a you-niverse, of which him being perfect was the center.

Can't forget about Siamese. Yes he's back. You saw my hint by now. Yes a world run by cats. They run the world we live in, but disguise as pets in real life, if you hadn't noticed. In this book, several worlds' resources are drawn together for some interesting adventures. Had to use some other worlds, because Siamese just isn't smart enough to make a whole world by himself. Get to know some of the new and old friends a bit better.

While investing for your future often begins at an early age, it is in no way a must. We all know the stories of Mark Zuckerberg, Evan Spiegel, and Larry Page. How they made their first million before the age of 25. However, many successful people including Warren Buffet, Larry Ellison, and Mark Cuban did not earn their fortunes till they were in their 30s. One thing all these individuals had in common was commitment. They were all committed to making their money work for them.

As the 1950s' Mau Mau war breaks out in the foothills of Mt. Kenya, Wambũi, a 14-year-old girl, leaves her besieged village to join a prestigious boarding school, a half day’s journey away by train. There, she becomes aware of her extraordinary mathematical abilities discovered by her teacher Eileen Atwood. Initially, Wambũi views Eileen’s attentions with suspicion and hostility, but over time, the two grow close and form a lifelong friendship.

Do you work with anyone who thinks or acts differently than you? Would you like to understand why they think and act that way? Would you like to have THE answer for how to build more productive relationships with your coworkers (including your boss)? If so, number one Amazon best seller Solving the People Problem is for you.

An unknown virus sweeps across the globe seemingly overnight. The virus decimates the human population while mutating some into grotesque mutants. Dillon Thompson awakens to the dawn of a newer, more violent world. He must navigate the dangers of this new world along with local gang leaders turned warlords. He fights to protect those close to him and get the answers he desires. Can he confront the sins of his past and embrace them, or will he fall victim to the world descending into chaos?

You have spent some time learning all the skills it takes to be a good cop, deputy, agent, or civilian member of a law enforcement agency. You have proven yourself on the front lines. You relied on tools such as protective instruments, defensive tactics, handcuffs, firearms, and your experience. In short, you've been a superhero. To successfully transition from superhero to supervisor requires a new set of tools and skills: soft skills.