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Jared Thompson, a post-doctoral exercise scientist at the University of Grantville’s Human Performance Laboratory, appears to have everything going for him - an impressive publishing record, excellent scientific skills, and a beautiful girlfriend. Unfortunately for Jared, he also has a keen eye for noticing unlikely occurrences.

Losing Control is a vivid history of the past half century of immigration politics and policy. It is also a dramatic ground-level account of how the story took shape. Kammer describes the economic and cultural forces that both pushed millions of migrants from home communities in Latin America and pulled them northward to the US. He shows how the backlash gradually emerged from the frustrations of American workers and communities who felt overwhelmed by the influx and betrayed by their government.

On a transformational one-year journey around the world, author Kristina Liu found more than just spectacular scenery and exquisite food: she found herself. Join Kristina as she explores three continents and twelve cities, from her wine tasting in South Africa to finding beauty and history in Europe to romance and adventures in South America, culminating in her life-changing plant medicine retreat in the heart of the Amazon jungle.

One of the first books ever published to objectively study the life and work of Franklin Jones, also known as Bubba Free John, Da Free John, Adi Da, an infamous cult leader who attracted both devotees and detractors. Contains original essays by Professor Scott Lowe (University of Wisconsin) and Professor David Lane (Mt. San Antonio College).

Incurable Hope is a loving mother's memoir of her only child's disease of addiction and overcoming the multiple traumas he endured. This book examines how substance use disorder, mental health, and trauma can collide with the legal and medical systems. More importantly, it is a survival guide, a resource guide, and a desperately needed tour guide through the labyrinth of addiction.

Once upon a time they were the cool kids. The most popular by far in the class of 1999. Then in senior year something terrible happened, a tragedy brought about by their shameful behavior one drunken night. A solemn vow was made to never speak of it and never see each other again after graduation. Now, decades later, they’ve received invitations to an exclusive Christmas Day event at remote Raven’s Reach manor. The lure? A shot at winning a million dollars. Once they’re together again, bad things start happening.

What is the connection between the expansion of the universe and sadomasochism? Why is everything in the world striving for decay? How can one realize this and effectively resist self-destruction, at least on an individual level? The peculiarity of this audiobook is that the author tries to make broad generalizations, referring to various scientific disciplines. This audiobook discusses self-destruction at all levels, from cosmology to the human psyche, in which self-destruction is considered a deviation from the norm.

In this sequel to The Balkan Network, DIA operatives Dan Radivich and Naomi Markof are recruited for yet another dangerous mission. This time, they work to infiltrate an Iranian-backed terrorist cell operating in Frankfurt, Germany, that is planning a major attack against the West. Can they stop the threat? Can they trust anyone? Just who or what is the Nimble Dodger?

After nearly a year away, Samuel Branch returns home to try and build a life for himself. His plans, however, mean nothing to the world at large. He finds himself dragged into supernatural politics, squaring off against a corrupt police officer and fighting against his own rage. To make matters worse, the Green Man returns with a chilling revelation and a task. As Branch struggles to understand these new challenges, he will learn that power alone is not enough and, for some, things will never be the same again…

The Art of War will teach you to conquer your opponents and gain a loyal following. It is one of the oldest books on military strategy in the world. It is the first and one of the most successful works on strategy and has had a huge influence on Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, and beyond.

This book will change your life for the better. Not only will you learn some amazing facts about yourself and others, but you will also discover some highly effective techniques to improve your health, relax your mind, and nourish your soul. Every difficulty known to man can be cured by the power of the subconscious mind. Common health problems, relationship issues, and childhood trauma all respond to the methods contained within this book.

The stories in The Carry-On Imperative recount Pascoe’s ambitious beginnings as a journalist and broadcaster through her years as a not-so-diplomatic foreign service spouse. Her trail-blazing books about globally mobile families made her an in-demand speaker worldwide and led to the creation of The Expat Expert, one of the first websites for expats. Fans of The Diplomat will relish this rollicking memoir from “the wife”, who trails her husband to far-flung locales but works hard to establish her own identity and career.

This book presents a glimpse into the fascinating life and work of Baba Faqir Chand, the famous "unknowing" sage of India. Faqir explains in vivid details how gurus do not know about the miracles and visions attributed to them. He also explains the secrets behind surat shabd yoga practice and provides a detailed description of how to transcend visionary phenomena.

Step into the boots of a US Army Soldier in Ramadi, Iraq. And look through his eyes as he goes through combat in one of the most dangerous cities in the world.

Presents a critical overview of guru succession in the Radhasoami tradition from its inception in the mid-1850s up until early 1991. Provides vital information for anyone interested in the politics behind guru succession in general. Includes extensive notes and an exhaustive bibliography.

Roger struggled, like most private investigators, to make a living. Then, Cathy walked into his office. She was rich, beautiful, and needed him desperately. A dream come true, he thought. But deception and lies dominate this story - to the point where Roger found himself, headed at gravity-speed for the sidewalk, 32 floors below his office.

Seattle is one of the most prominent cities on the West Coast. Nero wrote this book with an emphasis on multitasking to help aid you in your trip to Seattle. After listening to this book, you will understand why Seattle is historical and discover.

This book, more or less, demonstrates that time is most likely an illusion, its speed depends on age, and from a physical point of view, time, as such, may not make sense. Why should all this matter to us? Just as people suffered and died, they will continue to suffer and die. I have nothing to say to that. It’s true. And nothing can be done about it.

Julian is used to drama: seeing ghosts tends to do that to a person’s life. But when he falls for a man known as the neighborhood murderer–the dead help him uncover secrets no housewife could predict.

Agnes the ant failed her nuptial flight "... when I was passing through the ant hill entrance, my abdomen got stuck. I couldn`t move either back or forward. I blocked the entrance to the whole ant hill for three days and no ant could go in or out..." But things got even worse. She doesn`t have her wings any more! Will she ever be able to repeat her nuptial flight and become a queen? Or will she be eaten by ants` greatest antagonist: an anteater? "I do not care if you eat me! ... Yes I deserve to be eaten! If you give me a moment I can even get you some tomato sauce so I taste better!"