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In The Voice of the Void by John W. Campbell, Jr., a dying sun drives humanity to the edge of extinction—and into the stars. As scientists race to develop revolutionary space travel and seek refuge among distant worlds, a discovery awaits that could alter the very fabric of existence.

On November 3, 1926, catastrophe struck the Barnes-Hecker mine near the small town of Ishpeming in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In less than fifteen minutes, the mine caved in when a torrent of mud, water and debris collapsed, taking the lives of fifty-one men. Forty-one men were never recovered. The accident was the worst iron ore mine disaster in the history of the State of Michigan, and indeed, the entire United States.

In Building Kathy Ann, Robert "Buzz" Johnson shares the deeply personal and technically detailed story of building his custom steel-hulled boat from scratch in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Drawing on his lifetime of construction experience, family heritage in craftsmanship, and a love of Lake Superior, Johnson walks listeners through every stage—from childhood inspiration, selecting materials, and designing the layout, to welding the hull and installing systems.

From the author's unique collection, witness newly restored images from long lost stereoviews, cabinet cards, postcards, and lithograph engravings. Join us on a visual journey to relive some of those moments, and discover a unique heritage through those faces and places. From the Soo to Ironwood, from Copper Harbor to Mackinaw Island—you'll never see the Upper Peninsula in quite the same way!

North of Nelson presents six gripping short stories set in the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan will hold the listener spellbound as the various protagonists live, and sometimes perish, in this often harsh and rugged land. The mythical village of Nelson frames the life and plights of the various actors as they plunge headlong physically, psychologically, and metaphorically into the treacherous waters of the Sturgeon River Country, where humans live precariously on the edge of a knife, and every mistake could be fatal.

Humanity stands on the precipice of a great change. Cassie Voges has made it back to Earth, but her return opens a Pandora’s box that will irrevocably change humankind. The world is in the grip of a new pandemic that may be alien in origin. Politicians, researchers, and soldiers grapple with this new reality. If a solution cannot be found, will it herald a new age, or will it be the end of civilization?

Improved communication will enable you to demonstrate your value to others and defend your arguments, but also feel more secure in any scenario. The knowledge throughout this book will offer you the abilities you'll need to be assertive and in command. You'll discover how to enhance your connections, advance your profession, and gain the trust of all colleagues, relatives, spouses, employees, and even your employer with this knowledge.

Parenting is the most heroic and rewarding activity you will ever undertake, and now you have a One-Stop Parenting Guide. When your child's future is at stake, no stone should be left unturned in your quest for tools and tips you can use to make them better. In this concise guide, every aspect of parenting is covered. This book comprises Positive Parenting Guide and Parenting Teens. Both of these will help you take the reins and have an easier time raising responsible kids who are ready to face the world on their own. Grab this audiobook today!

The ability to empathize with people is a skill that we are taught, and not one that some people have naturally, or that society is able to cultivate—it comes from within each of us. Empathy can create strong bonds between humans, but it can also bring about conflict and hate. Empathy is a type of emotional awareness that is part of the understanding process. Empathy can be defined as "the capacity to recognize, understand, and share another person's feelings without being consciously aware of it".

Natural healing is the practice of using natural remedies such as herbs, foods, vitamins, and other plants to cure or prevent illness. In contrast with traditional Western medicine, which focuses on treatments that are often high-tech and invasive, natural healing typically takes a less medical approach. Natural healing is a well-established practice in many cultures around the world; certain cultures are known to have had medical practitioners who have used natural remedies for centuries before the discovery of modern medical science.

The combination of mining, maritime, and lumbering history created a culture in the U.P. that is unique to the Midwest. Discover true stories of the rough and dangerous times of the Upper Peninsula frontier that are as enjoyable as they are educational. You'll find no conventional romantic or whitewashed history here. Instead, you will be astonished by the true hardships and facets of trying to settle a frontier sandwiched between the three Great Lakes. These minutes are populated by Native Americans and European immigrants, looking for their personal promised land.

People encounter many challenges throughout the journey of life and face various uncomfortable and turbulent situations in life. Many factors determine the success. It may be pure passion, learning, goal setting, actions, hard work, perseverance, sacrifice, self-belief, strategy, self-management, etc. or combinations thereof.

Do you find yourself getting angry with your children more often than you'd like? Are tantrums and meltdowns a regular occurrence in your household? If so, you're not alone. Parenting is hard, and controlling your anger is a stepping stone to raising happy children. In this audiobook, you will learn how to effectively manage your anger, so you can act as a guide to raising calmer, more respectful, and happier children. You will learn how to empathize with your children, resolve tantrums calmly, and achieve a peaceful household through effective anger management.

If you want to learn how to buy, drive, and maintain a recreational vehicle to travel and live the RV lifestyle, then check out HowExpert Guide to RV Life. HowExpert Guide to RV Life is a book for folks who don’t know much about RVs but feel they need to learn more about them. Firsthand experiences and suggestions are given throughout the book, which can help the person looking for more information on RVs or the RV newbie with the beginning of their RV experience.

Have you spent years trying to achieve your goals but keep failing? Do you feel discouraged because of the countless failures? Have you given up because your futile efforts have led you to believe that success is only for the select few? Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed by the obstacles that prevent you from accomplishing your goals? If you want to live a life of purpose, build good habits and achieve your goals, self-discipline is the only skill that is more important than anything else.

In this Positive Parenting Guide, you'll find several pointers to improve parenting. What every parent must know is that there is no such thing as a perfect parent. Every parent knows how difficult parenting is, and it is just making things up as he or she goes along. So stop trying to be a perfect parent; strive to be a great one instead. Parenting struggles are universal. No matter your parenting dilemma, you will find the guidance you are looking for in this collection.

Do you really wonder why most of the successful people read books? Imagine how would your life change if you develop habits of reading books? Imagine what your life would be if you acquire knowledge and wisdom, improve your focus, develop your creativity, reduce your stress, and make a wonderful life? If you want to understand the benefits of reading books and how to develop reading habits, the audiobook The Power of Reading is for you.

Imagine how would your life change if you know how to manage self after success? What if you are able to continue with the same momentum, achieve your ultimate goal and make a wonderful life? If you always face difficulty in handling fame, develop complacency or ego, and look for a solution, the audiobook The Art of Managing Success is for you.

This audiobook contains three books: 7 Best Sacrifices to Success, The Art of Managing Success, and The Power of Reading.

Written by renowned clinician and researcher Dr. Mike Abrams, The New CBT: Clinical Evolutionary Psychology is the first book to make evolutionary psychology and behavioral genetics readily accessible to mental-health professionals, students, and researchers. By explaining the role of heredity in all major DSM disorders, Dr. Abrams helps listeners reduce the stigma of psychological dysfunctions and better understand how the brain, the genome, and the body dynamically contribute to mental disorders.