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How does an economy work? This book will go beyond the definitions, because it includes information on how the economy affects us. Knowing the basics today will lead to a deeper understanding of the concept tomorrow. Push your child to acquire knowledge across different fields. Get him/her a copy of this book today.

The Greeks sure had many gods and heroes, too! They like to look up to powerful figures and thank them for specific aspects of their lives. This devotion has created a strong culture with belief systems. The Greeks dared to imagine, and they became famous for being a great civilization. Learn about some of the gods and heroes the Greeks believed in. Buy this book today!

Historical facts will give you either joy or sadness. In this case, you will experience deep sadness as you go over some of the devastating nuclear accidents throughout history. You will be learning about what happened then and why it happened. The causes and results of such accidents should be taken into account for a deeper understanding of the risks of nuclear energy.

Homer’s Odyssey is a lengthy but beautifully written tale of gods and the power of human will. It is one of the most-loved stories in Greek mythology. Treat this book as a kid-friendly version of the tale. Complete with summarized texts, this book will make an incredible story to listen along with your children before bedtime.

The Four-Day Battle of Midway was not as popular as the attack on Pearl Harbor, although the two events were just six months apart. This history book will detail the events of the battle that began on June 4 and lasted until June 7, 1942. Who were the personalities who greatly influenced the battle? What are the stories gathered from those four days? Listen and learn today!

How did the Roman Empire begin and why did it end? In this educational book, your child will be properly introduced to the Roman Empire. Its contents will not only discuss the beginning and end, but also the most important fact during the height of the said empire. Created with young learners in mind, this book is an easy-to-understand listen. Grab a copy today!

It was common knowledge that when the American Revolutionary War started, the colonists were going up against a large and mighty navy. But that knowledge didn’t stop them from defending their freedom with just a few ships. In this book, you will read about how the Continental Navy was born.

Listening to stories of powerful creatures never fail to attract a child’s attention. Made-up worlds are simply too fantastic to ignore. But did you know that myths are different, because they also hold clues on the culture and tradition of a certain country? The popularity of these stories is the secret of the survival of the local customs and traditions. In this book, let’s talk about Hercules.

Who was Socrates, and why do scholars still look up to him until this day? This man hasn't been around for hundreds of years, and yet, he is still very much alive in books. Modern-day arguments are based on his words. His teachings remain true despite the changes in technology and beliefs. If you're curious, listen to this book and get to know the man named Socrates!

Let’s learn from the story of Sir Frederick Banting, who was never satisfied with knowledge. It was Sir Frederick who first mentioned a bodily substance that might be the cure for diabetes. He spent years looking for an answer until he, together with his lab partners, discovered insulin. Sir Frederick’s story is that of an unrelenting pursuit for knowledge. Listen to his story today.

Michael Jordan was undoubtedly the greatest basketball player of all time, unless of course you are a Lebron James fan. Despite his incredible success as a player, Jordan could not have won 6 championships on his own. The championships, which made him a true idol were part of a team effort. Just like in sports, high-performance teams are crucial to the success of any business. Whether you’re a large or mid-size firm, if your teams aren’t performing at an optimum level, you’re losing at least some of your return on investment. Think about it.

Part memoir, part history, part political manifesto, Seeking Social Democracy offers the first full-length treatment of Ed Broadbent's ideas and remarkable seven-decade engagement in public life. In dialogue with three collaborators from different generations, Broadbent leads listeners through a life spent fighting for equality in Parliament and beyond: exploring the formation of his social democratic ideals, his engagement on the international stage, and his relationships with historical figures from Pierre Trudeau and Fidel Castro to Tommy Douglas, Rene Levesque, and Willy Brandt.

In my short book, Creating Financial Freedom, I show how even someone on jobseekers can create more money than someone in full-time work! No experience necessary. No money upfront. No scams or cons. No early mornings. No late nights. No skimping with money. No idiot bosses. No pulling your back out. No extra work to take home

What really stuck in my mind was that we, smokers, who want to or are trying to quit tobacco, already know and are aware of all these negative statistics and information. We have been hearing it for years via warnings on packaging, magazine ads, and TV programs specifically designed to show us pictures of blackened smokers’ lungs beside healthy, pink non-smokers’ lungs. But inside, I felt that there was a greater need that begged to be filled. People find all the stats and facts unhelpful because what they are really looking for, is someone or something to show them the way.

This book explores how polarized interpretations of America's past influence the present and vice versa. A focus on competing Protestant reactions to President Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan evidences a fundamental divide over how America should remember historical racism, sexism, and exploitation. Additionally, these Protestants disagree over how the past influences present injustice and equality. Rowley proposes that recovering a complex view of the past, confessing the bad and embracing the good, might help Americans have a shared memory that can bridge polarization.

From humble beginnings in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, to twice winning the Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings, the story of Metro Prystai is one of hard work, camaraderie, and a passion for the game. Set in the golden age of hockey, Frank Block presents Prystai’s life though extensive research and tell-all interviews with the legend himself and several famous contemporaries, including Red Kelly, Emile Francis, and Ted Lindsay. This inside look at the life of one of the all-time greats is a must-listen for every fan of the game.

The Good-Hearted Robot is an audiobook for children that adults will love to listen to also because of its timeless mind-blowing message. The story shows how God, the creator of everything, so loved a brilliant but lonely inventor named Joseph that he gave him the ability to create a talking robot, but showed him that this ingenious invention could never take his loneliness away.

In Allah’s sight, there is no distinction between men and women: Both have the same rights and duties, both are equally rewarded or punished according to their deeds, and both are equally valued as Allah’s creations. However, throughout history, there have been negative social constructs that do not honor women’s rights. Such stereotypes created around women stand in direct opposition to the teachings of Allah and His Messengers (peace be upon them). This book is for listeners to grasp Allah’s teachings about the main roles of Muslim women in society.

Why are some people so successful and happy while others succumb to the circumstances presented to them and live unfulfilled lives? Once you are willing to open and ask questions with an attitude of expecting truthful answers, your transition will happen quickly. This is not so much an audiobook to be listened to like other books, but rather one with subjects that need to be pondered. If you can grasp the concepts set forth within these minutes, you will possess the means to becoming a healthier and more prosperous person. Enjoy your journey through Insights for Abundant Living.

We humans would think if there would be button or any straightforward process to store information to our brain, that would be great. We do not have anything like that, but if we understand how the brain stores and processes information, then we can easily send signal to our brain to memorize quicker. In this audiobook, I tried to present my thoughts about the brain and muscle; how we can send messages to our brain for memorization and muscle to build.