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Warren Buffett's rule number one: always win! If it seems too good to be true, it probably is! Always look at how much money the other guy is making when he trying to sell you something! Descriptive essays I wrote at DeVry University-Houston.

Born into dire poverty in the segregated South and abandoned by his father as a child, Justice Clarence Thomas triumphed over seemingly insurmountable odds to become one of the most influential justices on the Supreme Court. Yet after three decades of honorable service, few know him beyond his contentious confirmation and the surrounding media firestorm. Who is Justice Clarence Thomas, in his own words? Created Equal builds on dozens of hours of groundbreaking one-on-one interviews with Thomas to share a new, expanded account of his powerful story for the first time.

An inspiring collection of essays, in which Albert Einstein addresses the topics that fascinated him as a scientist, philosopher, and humanitarian. Divided by subject matter - “Science,” “Convictions and Beliefs,” “Public Affairs,” etc. - these essays consider everything from the need for a “supranational” governing body to control war in the atomic age, to freedom in research and education, to Jewish history and Zionism, to explanations of the physics and scientific thought that brought him world recognition.

"Vi tror tyvärr inte att han kommer överleva "Det är en vacker höstkväll i slutet av september 2013. Charlies kropp ligger på en kal bår inne på intensivvårdsavdelningen på Länssjukhuset i Kalmar. Hans föräldrar har just fått samtalet från läkaren som ingen vill få, ett samtal där man berättar att deras son kommer att dö. Några timmar tidigare har Charlie fått en kraftig panikångest-attack och starka självmordstankar. I stundens förvirring tar han en överdos av värktabletter och lugnande medicin för att bli kvitt ångesten, för att känna ro, kanske också för att dö.

I mitten av mars 2020 blir småbarnspappan Thomas Wilander plötsligt sjuk. Han får hög feber, ont i kroppen och svårt för att andas, men tror att det bara är en vanlig förkylning. Inte kan han väl ha drabbats av något allvarligt, han som är i så god form och lever så hälsosamt? Efter en vecka skjutsar hans fru honom till sjukhuset, där man konstaterar att han har covid-19. Han läggs genast in på intensivvårdsavdelningen och sövs ned. Därefter minns han inget förrän han vaknar upp den 5 maj, efter 36 dygn i respirator.

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Tesla’s Words is a creative nonfiction audiobook that utilizes exhaustive research and recreation of drama to enrich a classic text with additional information, context, and immersive flare in order to highlight the previously unexplored aspects of Nikola Tesla's life and also reinforce his genius.

The ultimate multiplication guide for grade-schoolers to develop practical math skills, versatile thinking, and problem-solving in real life! With interactive word problems, your child can begin to develop an array of skills all at once, while having fun solving math problems! This innovative approach is a bridge between the abstract world of math and its practical application in daily life. Your child can fantasize about amusement parks, family barbecue parties, or cute animal shelters while engaging in math activities.

Despite Jack Ma's massive influence in China and in the global tech world, his inspirational rags-to-riches story is relatively unknown to the general American public. Never Give Up: Jack Ma in His Own Words is a comprehensive guide to the inner workings of arguably the most prominent figure in the global tech world in the past 20 years - comprised entirely of Ma's own thought-provoking and candid quotes.

Varje år får omkring 1300 personer någon typ av hjärntumör, bara i Sverige. Man kan råka ut för en godartad (benign) eller elakartad (malign) tumör och symtomen är ungefär de samma för båda sorterna. 2011 fick mamman och projektledaren Åsa Tönne diagnosen 'malign hjärntumör.' Hela hennes liv rasade samman och en envis kamp mot klockan och sjukdomen startade.

Grade School Math Made EZ takes kids on a storybook adventure that ignites their appetite for learning. Kids can practice their addition and subtraction skills while hunting for clues in the true-to-life stories about amusement parks, going to the market, camping, and even birthday parties. They will discover the world of math with trustworthy guides like Remy, Roxanne, Anita, and other interactive characters while mastering their imagination, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.