Higher Life

Beginning in the mid-1990s, American cities experienced an astonishing drop in violent crime. By 2014, the United States was safer than it had been in 60 years. Sociologist Patrick Sharkey gathered data from across the country to understand why this happened. Sharkey puts forth an entirely new approach to confronting violence and urban poverty. At a time when inequality, complacency, and conflict all threaten a new rise in violent crime, and the old methods of policing are unacceptable, the ideas in this book are indispensable.

Winston Churchill is generally considered one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century, revered for his opposition to appeasement, his defiance in the face of German bombing of England, his political prowess, and his memorable speeches. He became the savior of his country, as prime minister during the most perilous period in British history, World War II, and is now perhaps even more beloved in America than in England. This revelatory book takes on Churchill in his entirety, separating the man from the myth that he so carefully cultivated.

The problems your children face between the ages of 9 and 15 will leave marks on their personalities for the rest of their lives. Lucky for you, this book is designed to be a straightforward resource for helping your child manage the complexities they're facing right now —and for you, a way to support them through this significant phase of their lives.

An abandoned house at the end of the block. A mysterious girl in an upstairs window. A strange black SUV lurking around every corner. When Nick and Tesla Holt are sent to live with their eccentric Uncle Newt, they find their new neighborhood is full of secrets. What the heck is going on? To unravel the mysteries (and save their skins), Nick and Tesla must use everyday household objects to build electromagnets, rocket launchers, and other crazy contraptions.

Lying is a healthy and inevitable part of child development. But when do lies become a problem? In this book, psychologist Victoria Talwar, director of the Talwar Child Development Lab at McGill University, presents practical science-based strategies to address lying and foster truthfulness in children, from early childhood to the teenage years. Backed by years of psychological research, this common-sense, practical guide reveals which parenting strategies promote truthfulness in children—and which ones don't.

This life-transforming audiobook will teach you how to reprogram yourself in seven simple steps. The truth is that our daily life is governed by habits, not conscious choices. Fortunately, modern psychological science has discovered step-by-step techniques to change these habits. You analyze them using a specific procedure, tweak a few details, and boom! All of a sudden, you’re excited about going to the gym, and you automatically go to bed earlier, and you’ve given up smoking.

An excellent read for all ages! Young and old alike love this book. However, the author, John Vandeventer wrote this book directed toward young adults, particularly those above age 13. It is full of action and adventure while teenagers explore their world around them and the shocking discoveries they make! Things seemed to have gone from bad to worse for twelve-year-old Finn Harper, having just moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Talihina, Oklahoma, a small town where everyone knows everyone. Finn had found little to like about his new hometown. Making friends was never easy for him. This had ...

Based on more than five years of clandestine reporting on the front lines, No Turning Back is an utterly engrossing human drama full of vivid, indelible characters that shows how hope can flourish even amid one of the 21st century's greatest humanitarian disasters.

It's better to cycle at home from 4 minutes up to a maximum of 15 minutes in only 2 months Physical activity is absolutely important in the life of a human being. Nobody should ever stop practicing it, even in old age. But don't worry. I don't want to convince you to go to the gym or leave the house and start running like crazy aimlessly. I promise of this ebook where I will explain how it is possible to stop pedaling endless minutes (or hours) on the bike you have at home (or in the gym) starting from a minimum of 4 minutes a day up to a maximum of 15 minutes a day within two months. I'm ...

Are you tired of the daily commute and dreaming of a flexible career that lets you work from anywhere in the world? Perhaps you've tried applying for remote positions but keep getting rejected, or you're overwhelmed by the countless online job platforms and don't know where to start. This comprehensive guide breaks down the exact steps successful remote workers have used to land high-paying virtual positions, teaching you how to stand out in a competitive market and build a thriving location-independent career.

Discover the ancient wisdom that transforms manifestation from struggle to divine flow In a world of constant striving, what if the path to extraordinary abundance requires not effort, but surrender to your innate divine power? "Illuminated Manifestation" reveals the transformative truth that has eluded seekers for generations: true manifestation flows not from external techniques but from attunement to your inner light—the sacred essence that connects you to the infinite creative force of the universe. Ammanuel Santa Anna, founder of LuminousProsperity.com and trusted guide to thousands ...

Many academics attack the very idea of a Western canon as chauvinistic, while the general public increasingly doubts the value of the humanities. In Rescuing Socrates, Dominican-born American academic Roosevelt Montás tells the story of how a liberal education transformed his life, and offers an intimate account of the relevance of the Great Books today, especially to members of historically marginalized communities.

Welcome to small-town Connecticut, a place whose inhabitants seem to have it all - the status, the homes, the money, and the ennui.

Navigating Life with Chronic Pain provides accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date information about the challenges patients, family, and caregivers face when confronted by chronic pain.

International speaker and empowerment coach Shannon Kaiser understands why so many of us, despite our best intentions, cling to unhealthy patterns. Better yet, Kaiser knows how to get us out of the vicious, draining cycle. Committed to finding meaning, connection, and joy in our day-to-day lives, she's traveled the world in search of the universal truths and spiritual wisdom we desperately need today. Joy Seeker is her transformational approach to life, drawn from her own life-changing experiences. It is a path to discovering our true self - the hero within.

Henry “Digger” Diller has never been anyone’s MVP - he’s the guy who gets called up from jayvee soccer when the star player gets hurt and who volunteers to take his crush’s best friend to the prom. But Digger is pretty happy with life in the middle of Warfield High’s pecking order. Then, he strikes up a friendship with Carlos, a new student from Honduras, who faces his own set of difficulties beyond the drama of adolescent life.

Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world’s first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world.

Are you tired of working long hours and feeling burned out? Do you feel like there's never enough time in the day to get everything done? If so, you're not alone. Many professionals today are working longer hours than ever before, leaving them feeling stressed, exhausted, and overwhelmed. But it doesn't have to be that way. In "Surviving the 80-Hour Work Week," the author and career expert offers practical strategies and tools for managing stress, maintaining work-life balance, and achieving success in high-demand jobs. Whether you're a medical professional, lawyer, investment banker, ...

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Best-selling author, David Reuben. M.D., tells you the one simple change you can make in your diet that will give you medically-proven protection against colon and rectal cancer, heart attacks, appendicitis, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, constipation and other diseases of “civilization”. This book guides you step-by-step in the easy and appetizing process of making your diet your shield against the disease. In this history-making explanation of the high-fiber diet, Dr. Reuben has brought good health and long life to millions of Americans. For decades Medical Science was puzzled by the ...