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Bitter fighting over deficits, taxes, and spending bedevils Washington, D.C., even as partisan gridlock has brought the government to the brink of default. Yet the more politicians on both sides of the aisle rant and the citizenry fumes, the more things seem to remain the same. White House Burning looks squarely at the burgeoning national debt and proposes to defuse its threat to our well-being without forcing struggling middle-class families and the elderly into poverty.

Uncover the ultimate journey into the captivating world of Bigfoot with "Tracking Giants." This comprehensive eBook delves into the rich intersection of folklore, research, and digital communities, offering an unprecedented exploration of one of the most intriguing mysteries in the world. Begin your adventure with a look into the enduring fascination with Bigfoot and discover how digital platforms are breathing new life into this age-old enigma. Navigate through the landscape of Bigfoot research as you learn about the key organizations that spearhead these investigations. From their goals ...

The greatest threat to privacy today is not the NSA, but good-old American companies. Internet giants, leading retailers, and other firms are voraciously gathering data with little oversight from anyone. In Las Vegas, no company knows the value of data better than Caesars Entertainment. Many thousands of enthusiastic clients pour through the ever-open doors of their casinos. The secret to the company’s success lies in their one unrivaled asset: they know their clients intimately by tracking the activities of the overwhelming majority of gamblers.

If you want to understand how the mind talks to the rest of the body, you must first grasp how the brain works and how it creates a two-way dialogue. This audiobook is a brief introduction to that subject, while providing sufficient information so that you can understand the role that the mind/ brain plays in directing physical health.

Unlock muscle growth through recovery, not exhaustion. In Beyond the Pump, you’ll discover the radical, evidence-backed system pioneered by Mike Mentzer—an approach that shattered the myths of volume training and reshaped bodybuilding’s core assumptions. With surgical clarity and zero fluff, this book explains how growth actually happens after you leave the gym—and why most lifters interrupt it with chronic overtraining. Drawing on decades of clinical insight and real-world case studies, this no-nonsense guide exposes why muscles don’t read volume, how hormonal health collapses ...

How would you like to be given a new identity to live by and then removed from your sisters and brothers—never to be legally permitted to contact them again—even upon your deathbed? This is just one of many examples of red tape adoptees are forced to contend with. This book reveals the making of the current child welfare system. The pioneers who built and profited from the industry continue to deny adoptees access to documents that could lead them back to their families. This book protects you against adoption profiteers and traffickers who profess God is on their side.

With over 130 unique, ready-to-use prompts confidentially designed for the legal industry, this book is your exclusive guide to integrating AI into your legal practice. Each concealed prompt is tailored to classified situations you might face in your profession and can be customized to align with your specific, secretive needs.

Harry Harlow, a controversial pioneer in developmental psychology, irrevocably changed our understanding of love's vital role in healthy development. Through his groundbreaking — and often shocking — experiments with rhesus monkeys, Harlow demonstrated the crucial importance of nurturing touch and social connection. This book delves into the profound influence of Harlow's work: The Wire Mother Experiments: Understand how baby monkeys clung desperately to cloth-covered "mothers," even when only wire mothers provided milk, revealing deep-seated needs beyond basic survival. The Impact of ...

Step into a world of sensory wonder and embrace the transformative power of nature with "Essence of Healing," your comprehensive guide to the art and science of aromatherapy. Journey through this soul-enriching eBook, where ancient wisdom meets modern wellness practices, crafting an experience that's as enlightening as it is grounding. Unlock the secrets held by essential oils as you explore their origins and dive deep into the intricacies of extraction and preservation. Each chapter unfolds layers of knowledge, offering a lavish exploration of aromatic botanicals—discover how the ...

The idea that medicine is gender-neutral is a myth. This isn't inflammatory rhetoric; it's simply true. From the way pain is felt, to how heart attacks are diagnosed, to the very role society plays in the health of the body, the medical landscape in place today is one that was designed for, and by, men. This audiobook is about all the ways medicine is not gender-neutral, from research to treatment to diagnosis. Throughout history, flawed mindsets have paved the way for sub-par treatment, and the prevailing attitudes that exist today have had terrible repercussions for women.

Introducing "CubeSat Science," the comprehensive guide to the world of miniature satellites! Dive into this fascinating eBook and explore the tiny revolution shaking up the space industry. Navigate effortlessly through the 25 captivating chapters and join us on a journey through the universe of CubeSats. Embark on a cosmic adventure as we delve deep into the ins and outs of CubeSat design, covering every aspect of their inner workings, from communication systems to power supplies. Demystify the complexities of navigating and controlling these tiny spacecraft, and learn how they sail through...

Drawing on insights from across the social, behavioral, and natural sciences, Michelle Baddeley explores contexts in which behavior is driven by the herd. She analyzes the rational vs nonrational and cognitive vs emotional forces involved, and she investigates why herding only sometimes works out well. With new perspectives on followers, leaders, and the pros and cons of herd behavior, Baddeley shines vivid light on human behavior in the context of our ever-more-connected world.

In the futuristic streets of New Tokio, a cyberpunk metropolis governed by the insidious Nexus Corp, a battle for humanity's soul unfolds. Michael A. Goedeker MSc. weaves a gripping narrative in his latest book, where cyber shaman Silver Crow, a seasoned cyber defender, stands as humanity's last hope against the malevolent forces threatening their existence. As Silver Crow delves into the intricate web of darkness woven by Nexus Corp, a powerful global conglomerate hungry for absolute control, he discovers an unexpected ally in NEON. NEON, a groundbreaking AI, has just awakened to its own ...

The second edition of Testing Treatments has been extensively revised and updated with a thought-provoking chapter on screening, explaining why early diagnosis is not always better. Other new chapters explore how over-regulation of research can work against the best interests of patients and how robust evidence from research can be drawn together to shape the practice of health care in ways that allow treatment decisions to be reached jointly by patients and clinicians.

Grant McCracken, an anthropologist who now trains some of the world's biggest companies and consulting firms, argues that the CCO would keep a finger on the pulse of contemporary cultural trends, from sneakers to slow food to preppies, while developing a systematic understanding of the deep waves of culture in America and the world. The CCOs professionalism would allow the corporation to see coming changes, even when they only exist as the weakest of signals.

Sonnets & Sunspots tells the story of one of the most beloved popular science series of all time and the charismatic educator who became an icon to several generations of students. The audiobook is also a fascinating history of popular science programming in television and film, from its primitive beginnings to the 21st century. Along the way there are entertaining behind-the-scenes stories of each production and the personalities that were involved with them.

Every 69 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Of the top 10 killers, it is the only disease for which there is no cure or treatment. For most people, there is nothing that they can do to fight back. But one family is doing all they can. The DeMoe family has the most devastating form of the disease that there is: early onset Alzheimer's, an inherited genetic mutation that causes the disease in 100 percent of cases, and has a 50 percent chance of being passed onto the next generation.

Christmas is a time of seasonal cheer, family get-togethers, holiday parties, and-gift giving. Lots and lots - and lots - of gift giving. It's hard to imagine any Christmas without this time-honored custom. But let's stop to consider the gifts we receive - the rooster sweater from Grandma or the singing fish from Uncle Mike. How many of us get gifts we like? How many of us give gifts not knowing what recipients want? Did your cousin really look excited about that jumping alarm clock?

Haven't women gotten everything they want? Economic power? Social influence? Business clout? Yes, but it turns out that these fantastic gains have come at a heavy price, as consumer goods experts Michael J. Silverstein and Kate Sayre discovered in an unprecedented study of 12,000 women in 40 countries. That relentless upward climb has left women feeling stressed out, time starved, and overburdened.

Big data - the enormous amount of data that is created as virtually every movement, transaction, and choice we make becomes digitized - is revolutionizing business. Offering real-world insight and explanations, this audiobook provides a roadmap for organizations looking to develop a profitable big data strategy...and reveals why it's not something they can leave to the I.T. department. Think Bigger is an essential resource for anyone who wants to ensure that their company isn't left in the dust.