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For 17 days, the world watched and held its breath as the Wild Boar soccer team were trapped deep in a cave in Thailand. Marooned beyond flooded cave passages after unexpected rains, they were finally rescued, one by one, against almost impossible odds, by an international cave-diving team which included Australians Dr Richard Harris and Dr Craig Challen.

The most consequential war in human history is being fought right now. A silent battle between the ruling elites and common people will determine the fate of our future. Winning restores power to the people, losing means continued corruption, manipulation, wealth, and control in the hands of the moneyed elites. Full of wisdom and practical strategies, this book teaches how humans can disconnect from the false reality of the elites by fostering fifteen crucial character traits. Armed with the truth and good character, humans will choose what is morally and ethically right. We will regain ...

In the 1990s, Steve Farrell cofounded and led two high-growth technology companies based in Silicon Valley that were featured in the INC500 and spanned the United States and Europe. A New Universal Dream is the inspiring story of Steve's journey from the pursuit of wealth and traditional ideas of success toward a more fulfilling life of caring and service to others and to humanity. It's also the story of the potential each of us has for profound change.

Raka Varoule survived the events of Black Swan Planet and returns to Earth, but things have changed. What has happened to the people he knew and cared for, and is Marco still wearing assless chaps? Find out in Black Swan Antithesis.

It is commonly believed that the work of a waiter consists of taking orders and carrying dishes properly. However, this book aims to give new meaning to the profession and show that the true value of a waiter lies in their ability to help us have a nice time while we recharge our energies.

Discover the power of empathy and transform your relationships, communities, and organizations with "Compassionate Connections," an essential guide to fostering compassion and understanding in a diverse world. This groundbreaking eBook uncovers the secrets to establishing meaningful connections and bridging the cultural divides that have separated us for far too long. Unlock your potential to become an empathetic leader and catalyst for social change with insightful chapters that delve into topics such as understanding empathy, overcoming implicit bias, nurturing compassionate partnerships,...

Compiled from hours of interviews drawn from the eponymous National Geographic documentary, this inspiring book from world-renowned infectious disease specialist Anthony Fauci shares the lessons that have shaped the celebrated doctor's life philosophy, offering an intimate view of one of the world's greatest medical minds as well as universal advice to live by.

Este libro ha sido creado para las miles de personas que inmigran a los Estados Unidos de Norte América y que después de algunos años desean Nacionalizarse.Individuos que quieren hacerse americanos y no lo han podido hacer porque no hablan ni entienden el idioma Inglés.

Leading for Organisational Change is an intelligent and practical guide to the human side of merger integration and other organizational change. Building a clear sense of common purpose and then reinforcing it through storytelling can underpin the success of an integration or significant change program. Pulling together the best thinking from neuroscience, psychology, business, and her rich personal experience in 20 years of leading change projects in professional services organizations and other people-centered businesses, author Jennifer Emery presents a framework for change.

A Different Face of War is a riveting account of one American officer in the Medical Service Corps during the early years of the Vietnam War. Assigned as the senior medical advisor to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in I Corps, near the DMZ, James G. Van Straten traveled extensively and interacted with military officers and non-commissioned officers, peasant-class farmers, Buddhist bonzes, shopkeepers, nurses, the mentally ill, and even political operatives. He sent his wife daily letters from July 1966 through June 1967, describing in impressive detail his experiences, and those letters became the primary source for his memoir.

Dive into the compelling world of innovation, vision, and untapped potential with THE UNSEEN INNOVATOR, a powerful audiobook by Albert Matthew Anderson Jr, expertly narrated by Brian Pederson. This thought-provoking and inspiring narrative uncovers the journey of a hidden pioneer whose ideas challenged the status quo and quietly shaped the future. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative thinker, tech enthusiast, or lifelong learner, this audiobook will ignite your imagination and encourage you to see the world through the eyes of an unsung genius.

This beautifully written biography charts the life of Dr. Cynthia J. MacKay, a wife, a mother, a surgeon, and a lifelong activist campaigning against the cruel, painful, damaging invasive corrective eye surgery LASIK. It is written with modesty. It is engaging, witty, and sometimes painful to listen to as it describes the discrimination, smear campaigns, and brutal conduct of her peers and others who have tried to ruin her in their own act of self-preservation. Cynthia battles through it all, with dignity, determination, and an abundance of wit, humor and humility.

For centuries, plants have been used for survival, food, and healing, creating a strong connection between man and nature. Ancient healing systems, developed and refined over hundreds or thousands of years, and passed down from generation to generation kept cultures healthy. Remarkably, today's science has proven our ancestors correct in many of their discoveries of the healing properties of medicinal plants. Revitalized by scientific validation, a renewed interest in traditional medicinal plants is occurring among the public and scientific community. Monographs of Rare and Exotic Essential...

Lying, bullying, and cheating are byproducts of the “win at all costs” mentality that has degraded the integrity of American culture and values. Win True is elite cyclist Scott Mercier’s story of moral courage in the face of doping on the U.S. Postal Service Professional Cycling Team. Scott uses the “high-octane” world of professional and Olympic cycling to give the reader insight into the other side of the drug culture that has become so pervasive in professional sports. Win True bridges the gap between the doping athletes and those out to catch them. We often hear about the ...

Thirty years ago, as a young man working at a facility for children with autism, Dale DiLeo was shown a tiny, hot, and smelly bedroom. Reserved for those least trusted by staff, this room was locked–from the outside–all night long. It was named after Raymond, the room’s perennial resident. Raymond’s Room makes a compelling case that people with disabilities are still locked away from the rest of society. They may not be housed in rooms like Raymond’s, but they are placed in facilities and programs run by a public monopoly unwilling to change. Using research, anecdotes, humor, and ...

Anyone can have a good idea. Very few can turn it into a million-dollar one. Until now. It’s challenging to start and scale a business. Choosing the cloud as your platform for delivery and headquarters presents a whole new set of obstacles. This guide will allow you to leverage the cloud to streamline your processes and maximize your profits.

The Black Swan Planet crew gets back together for one final mission, with imperial proportions. Raka once again learns that a lot has changed in his absence. When Maven Blackheart quickly drags him into an international nuclear incident with China that nearly sparks World War III, they are forced to escape back to the Empire.

Go to college or learn a trade? For Joey Snider, this common high-schooler’s dilemma was easily resolved. He was going strong as a teenage apprentice plumber. That is, until his parents packed him off to college. But Joey couldn't stay away for long, and after eight years becoming a master in his trade, he bought and built up his own plumbing and water treatment company into a multi-van, seven-figure business.

Patented in 1917, Piggly Wiggly was by far the most influential self-service store of the early twentieth century. Before 1940 it was the only self-service chain with a national distribution network, but it was neither the first nor the only version. Beyond Piggly Wiggly reveals the importance of Piggly Wiggly in the invention of self-service and goes beyond the history of a single firm to explore the role of small business entrepreneurs who invented the first self-service stores in a grassroots social process.

The Gap is a vivid portrait of the lead-up to Christmas; an unflinching, no-holds-barred look at what happens after the triple-zero call is made - the drugs, nightclubs, brothels, drunk rich kids, billionaires, domestic disputes, the elderly, emergency births, even a kidnapping. Patients share their innermost feelings, and we witness their loneliness, their despair and their hopes.