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Terrorism for Self Glorification: Herostratos Syndrome examines the motives of terrorists, from ancient Greece to the present day. In this timely study of the roots of terrorism, author Albert Borowitz deftly assesses the phenomenon of violent crime motivated by a craving for notoriety or self-glorification.

Recently divorced, Palma, a forty-three-year-old Latina, takes stock of her life when she reconnects with her gangster younger cousin recently released from prison. Her sexual obsession with him flares as she checks out her other options, but their family secrets bring them together in unexpected ways. In this wildly entertaining and sexy novel, Ana Castillo creates a memorable character with a flare for fashion, a longing for family, and a penchant for adventure.

Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough? Do you want more confidence? Then this audiobook is for you...and most of the human race. From the Stone Age to the stars, and from flawed to just fine, John Crawford, the author of Anxiety Relief and Anger Management, takes us on a philosophical voyage of self-empowerment for the modern era, reminding us that knowing how to love yourself is not a luxury item. It’s an absolutely essential part of positive mental and emotional health in an increasingly challenging world.

Глупо было надеяться, что худшее уже позади. Смески и воздушники, дэмпы, некроманты—мы победили всех. Но как сражаться с богами? У Терры на руках все карты, а я пытаюсь разобраться в том, что происходит. Так много всего, с чем предстоит справиться. Вот только все мои мысли совсем не о спасении Нестории. Кто же я теперь?

Ro is stuck. She's just entered her thirties, she's estranged from her mother, and her boyfriend has just left her to join a mission to Mars. Her days are spent dragging herself to her menial job at the aquarium, and her nights are spent drinking sharktinis (Mountain Dew and copious amounts of gin, plus a hint of jalapeño). With her best friend pulling away to focus on her upcoming wedding, Ro's only companion is Dolores, a giant Pacific octopus who also happens to be Ro's last remaining link to her father, a marine biologist who disappeared while on an expedition when Ro was a teenager.

Unlock the power of self-acceptance with 'PERFECTLY IMPERFECT: Cultivating Self-Worth In A Demanding World.' Based on proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles, this transformative book turns the conventional wisdom of perfectionism on its head. For too long, high standards and self-criticism have been hailed as the engines of success, but what if they are actually the chains that hold you back? Navigate through the maze of self-imposed barriers and societal pressures with actionable strategies and practical exercises.

What if I told you that the key to changing your life is not to work harder but to play passionately? We live in chaotic times and face a tipping point as social structures disintegrate and governments no longer seem able to shield us from both man-made and natural disasters (i.e, corruption, climate change, epidemics).

From Wall Street to the West Coast, from blue-collar billionaires to blue-blood fortunes, from the Google guys to hedge fund honchos, All the Money in the World gives us the lowdown on, among other things: the all-time richest Americans, who made and lost the most money in the past 25 years, the fields and industries that have produced the greatest wealth, the biggest risk takers, the most competitive players, the most wasteful family feuds, the trophy wives.

Based on author Carmine Gallo's career as a Fortune 500 communications coach and Emmy Award-winning television journalist, 10 Simple Secrets of the World's Greatest Communicators has been updated and revised to show business people how to achieve their personal and professional goals by mastering the 10 simple secrets used by the world's greatest business communicators.

Celebrato in tutto il mondo come un tesoro spirituale, questo classico di grande successo ha ispirato milioni di persone a intraprendere il proprio viaggio di trasformazione interiore, per giungere a una vita nuova e più profondamente appagante.

Dieses Hörbuch, gesprochen von dem bekannten Schauspieler Robert Atzorn, enthält den vollständigen Text der Lebensgeschichte Paramahansa Yoganandas - den fesselnden Bericht über die einzigartige Wahrheitssuche eines Menschen. Yogananda beschreibt seine Erlebnisse mit indischen Heiligen und erleuchteten Meistern der Neuzeit und bietet dem Leser eine klare Einführung in die gesamte Wissenschaft und Philosophie des Yoga.

Супербестселлер «Самый великий торговец в мире» – лучшая книга по продажам! Перед вами одна из самых вдохновляющих, мотивирующих и воодушевляющих аудиокниг всех времён. Книги Ога Мандино были проданы в количестве более 50 миллионов экземпляров и переведены на более чем 25 языков мира. «Самый великий торговец в мире» – великолепное руководство по продажам, которое будет одинаково полезно и интересно как новичкам, так и бывалым торговцам! Интересный сюжет, легкий язык и удивительно актуальная информация – вот то, что сделало эту книгу такой популярной.

Change is the only thing that doesn't change. Change just keeps coming. And nowadays changes appear so quickly, it can seem life will shift gears in a second, and you have to race to keep up. It can feel as if global affairs are zooming at supernova speed sometimes, careening out of control in political, social, tech, economic and environmental spheres. Well, here's good news for you, my friend. You are The Changer and you are The Change.

Marcus Aurelius, one of the great rulers of the Roman Empire, sets forth a series of self-reflective essays intended as a guide for his own self-improvement. Written during the turning points of his life and divided into twelve books, Meditations ponders life’s greatest questions in the author’s search for a meaningful existence. Remarkably, they are no different from the questions we ask ourselves today - from finding happiness to understanding our place in the cosmos. Centuries after Aurelius’s death, Meditations remains a profound source of inspiration.

What is a country? While certain basic tenets - such as the clear demarcation of a country's borders, and the acknowledgment of its sovereignty by other countries and by international governing bodies like the United Nations - seem applicable, journalist Joshua Keating's book explores exceptions to these rules. Through stories about these countries' efforts at self-determination, as well as their respective challenges, Keating reveals that there is no universal legal authority determining what we consider a country.

1944, Chicago. From desperate small-town teen to star of the burlesque circuit, Violet Ernte has survived tough choices and more than one reinvention. Now, framed for an underworld murder, she has one way out: agree to keep Marcie, a reckless USO showgirl and mobster's daughter, on the straight and narrow. Vi's new act: play innocent ingenue and join the all-American song-and-dance troupe bound for overseas to a war-torn Italy.

Taken from his mother at age three, Steve Klakowicz lives in the clutches of a cruel foster family. He finds his only refuge in a box of books given to him by a kind stranger, books that take him to new worlds he can only imagine. He begins to hope that one day he might have a different life. As he grows, Steve is determined to unravel the mystery of his origins and find his birth family. A light-skinned boy with blue eyes, a curly Afro, and a Polish last name, he embarks on an extraordinary quest for his identity, armed with only one clue. Yet nothing is as it appears.

One of the essential books of our time, Reclaiming the Sacred draws on the work of thousands of psychologists and economists, cosmologists and activists, saints and poets to ground us in our inherent joy, purpose, and belonging—both for our own sakes and the sake of the world. It starts with an overview of the science of happiness, highlighting the things that most nourish human well-being—and some that don’t, most notably money and possessions.

Equip Yourself With Practical Life Skills To Survive & Thrive Beyond Your Teen Years! It's time to shatter myths and master skills during your teenage years for a head start on success. You might think life skills are unnecessary, but this isn't your typical self-help book. It's like having a witty, slightly crazy mentor sharing secrets that'll keep you hooked. With just a few minutes a day, transform your life and start crushing it!

Years ago, I had met with Christ in a Near Death Experience. He had shared with me the secret to our existence on earth. "It is the goal of human existence," He had said, "to go from selfishness to selflessness." That directive has remained with me since that time and this book is the result of further out-of-body travels wherein He came to me and directed me to gather those sacred texts that show us how to accomplish this vital task of our human existence.