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Today, our Mother Earth is giving us a timeout to go to our corners and think about what we have done, and she is compelling us to wake up and to remember that we are all connected from the global markets and economies to the air we inhale and exhale. One day, we will realize that there is nothing more important in the world than knowing that each of us has a gift and that we are all here to support each other to fulfill that gift.

Rampant technology growth, rising cultural divides, a hyper-paced world, and an increasing culture of dehumanization are all combining to create confusion, fear, and separation, while tearing at the heart of civilized society. Respect, kindness, and simple appreciation for others - all tenets for human empathy and understanding - are all being displaced. History has brought us to the era of the “toxic new normal”.

Thousands of cookie-cutter homes for high-tech workers sprouted from the funeral pyres of a vanishing way of life as acres of lush fruit trees were bulldozed and burned to create today's Silicon Valley. One of the children who grew up in this new suburbia in San Jose, California, was Tom Liggett, a neglected, unwanted child of dysfunctional (that's being kind) parents, who befriended the "witch" who lived in the Spanish cottage on the hill.

This is a story about politics, history, and power. But, most of all, this is a story about a working-class kid from the south side of Tacoma, Washington, who became a Secret Service agent and traveled the world, building a relationship with one of America’s most controversial Presidents, Richard Nixon, and Mrs. Nixon. This is a story about perseverance and friendship - and a story no one else can tell.

This is a bundle of three audiobooks to help you combat your anger issues as a busy, productive adult.

You do not need a background in finance or accounting to understand this book. You will find that it’s an easy listen that goes straight to the point. It reveals strategies and tools you need to make BIG changes in your life so you can pay off your college loans, car debt, and credit card balances.

Dr. Edward Creagan has been treating very sick patients for more than 35 years. This audiobook is not just about lifestyle choices, although these are important aspects of Dr. Creagan’s healthy living plan. It is about using your precious minutes in the exam room (the average doctor visit is about 16 minutes), forging the right kind of relationship with your care providers (because that world is changing quickly), and understanding and using the health care system - instead of having the system use (and often abuse) you.

Procrastination Habit: How to Overcome Bad Habits and Stop Procrastinating is the ultimate manual that will teach you how to finally free yourself from procrastination. This audiobook looks at the act of procrastinating as a habit, and will teach you the ins and outs of overcoming procrastination. Procrastination Habit: How to Overcome Bad Habits and Stop Procrastinating will give you the foundation and the realization that will allow you to get rid of procrastination completely.

How often has not wanting to do something because you feel too lazy to do it robbed you of precious time which could have been used to be more productive? If you want to learn how to break out of the lazy cycle and overcome that habit once and for all, you've come to the right place.

Are you the master of your emotions or are they in charge of you? If you are attempting to be successful but your efforts are not effective, there is a good chance that you are making the same mistake countless number of others are making. Your mistake is that you are leaving out the human element in your quest for success. It's not just what you do and how well you do it, it's about how you are able to listen to those around you and touch them in a way that you haven't until this point. This book is about to change your life by showing you the different aspects of influencing the people around you. It is about learning how to listen to them and say what you need, how you need to get them to shatter their opinion and embrace yours.

Eldercare Confidential is for the caregivers and caretakers who are often thrust into the role of fiduciary, either by legal appointment or by assuming the role because of their relationship to the elderly person who needs caretaking. Typically, this is a close relative, like a parent. The duties of a fiduciary spelled out by laws include loyalty and reasonable care of the assets within custody. This is more than a moral responsibility; this is a legal obligation.

What is propaganda? It's no secret that we are often being sold things, by advertising companies, and now by the news. How did propaganda start? What was the history of it? How can we learn how to spot it and protect ourselves? Although propaganda has been around for a long time, its form has shifted. Although it is similar now to how it was, there are some key differences to be aware of. Clickbait and fake news: It seems as though a lot of news on the Internet these days is just "clickbait", designed to make people read but without much substance. Plus much more!

When two worlds collide, the illegal transportation of tons of Mexican cartel marijuana to inner city gang members in a Midwestern city's "hood" - three bodies end up burning, caught in a web of greed as a major international drug deal goes very bad. The chilling trail of evidence from a remote wooded area, where three bodies are set on fire leads homicide detectives across the country chasing down witnesses and conspirators in a two-year search for cold-blooded killers.

In Anger Management: Control Your Anger & Stop Hurting the One Person That Matters Most - You, you’ll discover what the goal of anger management actually entails, why you need anger management even if you don’t explode when frustrated, what OTC drugs you can take to help with anger, and more.

Minimalism is about cutting out the inessential elements of your life so you can more easily follow your true passion. If this sounds like a philosophy you can get behind, then this is the audiobook for which you have been waiting. While the expression of minimalism means something different to every practitioner, inside you will learn the philosophy behind the movement, as well as how to put its practices to work through practical tips. Stop living a life filled with meaningless diversions, and start living life with intent.

Discover surefire signs of how mental clutter can be affecting your mental performance; tips for taking back your thoughts using positive self-talk; and numerous other techniques to combat mental clutter such as mindfulness, meditation, minimalism, and various therapy options.