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When it comes to divorce, forewarned is forearmed. This book delivers both in a story you won't be able to pause. Equal parts suspense thriller and how-to manual, Tim’s memoir is a must read for anyone who’s facing a divorce with children, or loves somebody who is. While most intuitively understand that divorce brings out the worst in people, and many have heard that separating can be extremely costly and frustrating, few approach the process aware of its greatest pitfalls, how truly terrible they are, and just how prevalent they’ve become.

Con Thien was a United States Marine Corps firebase that was the scene of fierce combat for months on end during 1967. Staving off attacks and ambushes while suffering from ineffectual leadership from Washington as well as media onslaughts, courageous American Marines protected this crucial piece of land at all costs. They would hold Con Thien, but many paid the ultimate price. By the end of the war, more than 1,400 Marines had died and more than 9,000 sustained injuries.

Surviving Prison: A Realistic No-Nonsense Guide by Ex-Con Mike is a brutally honest, deeply practical manual for navigating incarceration — and rebuilding a life afterward. Written by someone who's lived it, this guide doesn't sugarcoat the harsh realities of arrest, jail, prison life, or reentry into society. From the moment the cuffs click to the struggles of securing a job and rebuilding credit upon release, Mike walks you through every critical step with real-world advice, survival strategies, and life-tested tips. Whether you're facing time yourself, have a loved one inside, or ...

From an award-winning New York Times investigative reporter comes an outrageous story of greed, corruption, and conspiracy, which left the FBI and Justice Department counting on the cooperation of one man.

Este libro es un regalo que nos anima a descubrir y conectar con lo mejor que tenemos para ofrecer a los demás, que aumenta nuestra consciencia y responsabilidad, y que nos inspira a tomar las riendas de nuestras vidas invitándonos a crecer y a ser mejores de lo que estamos siendo, hasta permitirnos brillar y ser luz para nuestros seguidores.

Después de Mi historia, el libro de memorias aclamado por la crítica y número uno en ventas, llega esta inspiradora obra en la que Michelle Obama, ex primera dama de Estados Unidos, comparte conocimientos prácticos y estrategias eficaces para conservar la esperanza y la estabilidad en el mundo tan incierto en el que vivimos.

The Hardy Boys are visiting Paris! Joe is excited to check out all the street art he's heard about. And Frank can't wait to go to all the museums he's researched. On their very first day in the city, the brothers are woken up early in the morning by fireworks. But these are no ordinary fireworks. They are a part of elaborate cover for the heist of a priceless artifact.

See You At San Diego is the comprehensive chronicle of Comic-Con International and modern geekdom itself as told through countless stories by nearly fifty of the most integral members of the Comic-Con and fandom scene. This full-fledged oral history—bursting with intimate reflections, hilarious observations, and at times, heartbreaking stories—is about how the geek at last inherited the earth and the story of the transformation of mainstream American pop culture into comic book culture over the past century.

I am paralyzed with dread and uncertainty as I stand in the cold and bare examination room. I turn to face the metal contraption, a strange combination between a table and a chair with leather restraints at the foot and head area. I shiver and look at the large mirror covering almost half of one wall. The door opens with a squeak. I turn to face the person who has purchased me. I suck in a sharp breath. I know the man, everyone knows him. His name is Darian Brandt. He is tall, has broad shoulders, and has an aura of authority surrounding him. He is wearing a black suit that is tailored to ...

Me mudé al otro lado del país para ir a la Universidad Dogson y experimentar la vida real, no la existencia sobreprotegida que llevé durante el instituto bajo el control de mis padres ultrarreligiosos. Alcohol, fiestas, de todo... pero lo que nunca esperé fue sentir lo que siento por mi nuevo vecino de residencia, Jack. Nunca he tenido novia. Nunca me había importado. Entonces, ¿por qué este intimidante escalador miembro de una fraternidad se ha apoderado así de mí? Es el tipo de chico que me habría partido la cara en el instituto, pero en cambio, le encanta hacerle otras cosas. ...

En una sociedad que a menudo malinterpreta o simplifica en exceso el TDAH, este libro es un faro de esperanza. Mendoza no solo entiende lo que significa vivir con TDAH, sino que también aporta sabiduría, empatía y experiencia. Entiende las experiencias únicas de los adolescentes con TDAH: sus fortalezas, sus desafíos y el potencial que llevan dentro.

This program is read by the author. When detective Ron Stallworth, the first Black detective in the history of the Colorado Springs Police Department, comes across a classified ad in the local paper asking for all those interested in joining the Ku Klux Klan to contact a PO box, Detective Stallworth does his job and responds with interest, using his real name while posing as a White man.

Tener un óptimo descanso es de gran importancia para el crecimiento sano de cada niño, por eso nosotros como padres debemos asegurarnos de que los pequeños duerman bien. El problema es que esto muchas veces nos cuesta nuestro propio descanso, el que también es muy importante para tener un buen rendimiento y sentirnos bien.

In the discreet little Key West bar that Jake Stonebender established, Fast Eddie Costigan learned to curse back at parrots as he played the house piano; the Reverend Tom Hauptman learned to tend bar bare-chested, and Long-Drink McGonnigle discovered the margarita. Nobody even noticed them save the universe.

¿Cómo puedes ser más efectivo al buscar vivir para la gloria de Dios? Aprovecha bien el tiempo cambiará tu forma de ver la productividad como un concepto fundamental que te ayudará a ser eficiente y organizado en tu vida y en todo lo que emprendas. Trabajas todo el tiempo, pero sientes que nunca satisfaces tus expectativas? Sientes que te esfuerzas demasiado, que trabajas largas horas, pero siempre te quedas corto con los resultados. Al final, terminas preguntándote, «¿qué estoy haciendo mal? ¿Qué es lo que me falta?»

La mayoría de las personas admitirán que en un momento dado han postergado las cosas al evitar tareas importantes para otras menos importantes. Descubrirás las causas de la procrastinación para identificar qué desencadena tu procrastinación y cómo difundirlas. Aprenderás de manera simple y efectiva cómo enfrentar y superar el miedo y la ansiedad antes o después de la procrastinación y, por supuesto, desarrollarás la capacidad de superar las trampas de la procrastinación y, lo más importante, eliminarás la procrastinación de tu vida.

Deja de lado lo que estás leyendo en la web sobre Elon Musk. Hay una cantidad de información más significativa que no se limita a hablar solo sobre su genio y sus logros. Este libro expone la vida que tuvo antes de llegar a los Estados Unidos y mira al niño que se encuentra en su interior, quien se abrió camino por sí solo, y literalmente pasó por los fuegos del infierno antes de obtener las oportunidades que deseaba.

Mark Aaron’s quest to protect history continues as he faces his most dangerous adversary yet, Three, a fellow android from the future, whose goal is to apply 21st century tactics to change the course of the American Civil War and bring a speedy victory for the South. Mark, and his companion Jane, must utilize all of their resources, and become something they abhor, in order to preserve history, preserve the Union, and save humanity from ultimate destruction.

Uncover why the Titanic sank, ponder the sinister Vatican/Mafia network that plotted the assassination of liberal John Paul, find out why NASA 'lost' its files on Mars, read why no-one enters Area 51, and consider why medical supplies were already on site at Edgware Road before the 7/7 bombs detonated. Just because you are paranoid, it doesn't mean that they aren't out to conspire against you.

Con men are artists of persuasion and exploiters of trust. They hold a deep, enigmatic fascination for us. But how do they do it? Whether it's a suspicious-looking email or a multimillion-dollar global swindle, Maria Konnikova investigates the psychological principles that underlie each stage of the confidence game and the profile of both the con artist and his mark.