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  The Lost Family - How DNA...

  Libby Copeland

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  “A fascinating exploration of the mysteries ignited by DNA genealogy testing—from the intensely personal and concrete to the existential and unsolvable.” —Tana French, New York Times–bestselling author  
   
  You swab your cheek or spit in a vial, then send it away to a lab somewhere. Weeks later you get a report that might tell you where your ancestors came from or if you carry certain genetic risks. Or, the report could reveal a long-buried family secret that upends your entire sense of identity. Soon a lark becomes an obsession, a relentless drive to find answers to questions at the core of your being, like “Who am I?” and “Where did I come from?” Welcome to the age of home genetic testing. 
   
  In The Lost Family, journalist Libby Copeland investigates what happens when we embark on a vast social experiment with little understanding of the ramifications. She explores the culture of genealogy buffs, the science of DNA, and the business of companies like Ancestry and 23andMe, all while tracing the story of one woman, her unusual results, and a relentless methodical drive for answers that becomes a thoroughly modern genetic detective story. Gripping and masterfully told, The Lost Family is a spectacular book on a big, timely subject. 
   
  “An urgently necessary, powerful book that addresses one of the most complex social and bioethical issues of our time.” —Dani Shapiro, New York Times–bestselling author 
   
  “Before you spit in that vial, read this book.” —The New York Times Book Review 
   
  “Impeccably researched . . . up-to-the-minute science meets the philosophy of identity in a poignant, engaging debut.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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  Book Summary of The 10X Rule by...

  FlashBooks

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  The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cardone • Book Summary by FlashBooks 
   
  About 
  Making big promises is what Grant Cardone does. So it comes as no surprise when he tells us that his 10X rule will guarantee success beyond our wildest dreams. But this is not some cheap gimmick or shortcut. The 10X Rule requires you to rethink everything you thought you knew about business and life management. Cardone is on a mission to help people bust out of the confines of “average” “normal” and “practical”. In order to achieve the massive results he promises, you must be prepared to start taking massive action. This means setting sky-high goals and busting your butt to reach them. It means doing 10 times more than your colleagues and competitors, in order to not only rise above, but set the example for all others to follow. The big ideas from this audiobook summary of The 10X Rule will also teach you how to banish fears, excuses and procrastination by showing you how to assume control over all aspects of your life, even the things you imagine are beyond your control. Cardone will show you how to say goodbye to being a victim of circumstance, and say hello to becoming the master of your life. 
   
  Here’s what you’ll learn about in this summary: 
  Why setting your targets at seemingly impossible high levels is the necessary first step towards beginning to take massive action.Why you need to assume responsibility for everything in your life – even situations that seem entirely down to bad luck – hurricanes, bad economy, illness, etc.Why it is crucial that you are prepared to overcommit and then obsess about following through.

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  Birds

  Pamela Dell

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  Take to the skies with songbirds and raptors, and waddle with some flightless birds, too! Organized by animal-science reference topics such as anatomy, migration, and life cycle, Birds introduces young readers and browsers to these feathered animals through full-color photos and concise, factual text.

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  Overcome Anxiety: Rewire Your...

  Lilly Andrew

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  How often you find yourself wanting to hide from the world? You feel like you are invisible and, to be frank, that would be better because you would get overwhelmed otherwise.Every time you try to be confident, you mess up.You speak fast and you want to leave the situation as soon as possible.Work or family gatherings give you chills, and going to a bar or a social event is just an immediate panic attack waiting to happen, and you get anxiety and butterflies in your stomach.Now imagine this: If there was a pill that can help you get instant confidence…You walk into a room full of people. Your energy seems to have its own gravitational pull and draws everyone towards you. They want a piece of the positivity and confidence you are radiating.Because of that, opportunities start pouring in…New job, career advancement, networking opportunities, traveling, better friends, and romantic relationships. It’s as if you are limitless! Suddenly, your whole life is taking a different positive direction every single day.Unfortunately, this magic pill does not exist.But, lucky for you, psychologists, public speakers, and life coaches have figured out certain universal patterns that help you break free from negative thoughts and anxiety attacks while replacing them with celebrity-like confidence and charisma.Inside this Action-Based Book you will:•	Make Permanent Mindset Changes to remove anxiety while replacing it with radiating confidence and positive energy without drugs or medication•	Skyrocket Your Social Confidence and bring the right friends, business connections, and romantic relationships in your life•	Dissolve Anxiety Forever by knowing yourself better, reducing your shyness, and getting the work, family, and love relationships you deserve•	And So Much More…Warning: This book is purely for people that really want to improve their lives and destroy their fears! If you’re that person, start making the right choices today!

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  Under the Wig - A Lawyer's...

  William Clegg QC

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  How can you speak up for someone accused of a savage murder? Or sway a jury? Or get a judge to drop a case?Find out in this in this memoir from a top murder case lawyer. In this vivid memoir, barrister William Clegg QC revisits his most notorious and intriguing trials in the English courts system, from the acquittal of Colin Stagg to the murder of Jill Dando, to the man given life because of an earprint and the first Nazi war crimes prosecution.All the while he lays bare the secrets of English advocates, from the rivalry among his fellow barristers to the nervous moments before a verdict comes back — and how our right to a fair trial is now at risk.Under the Wig is for anyone who wants to know the reality of a murder trial. Switch off the TV dramas and plunge into the criminal law in action. Well-known cases featured:The Murder of Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon CommonThe Chillenden Murders (Dr Lin and Megan Russell)The Trial of Private Lee Clegg, when Clegg's junior barrister was the future Labour leader Keir StarmerThe Murder of TV presenter Jill DandoThe first Nazi war crimes prosecution in the UKThe Murder of Joanna YeatesThe Rebekah Brooks Phone Hacking TrialWilliam Clegg QC, is one of the most celebrated advocates at the English bar. A barrister for 47 years, he has been the go-to lawyer for complex murder and fraud cases for decades. He is head of chambers at 2 Bedford Row, one of the four leading criminal sets in London.REVIEWS'This is a gripping memoir from one of our country's greatest jury advocates, offering a fascinating, no-holds-barred tour behind the scenes of some of the most famous criminal cases of modern times.'— The Secret Barrister'Countless veteran lawyers have produced page-tuners based in the fictional world of law, but in Under the Wig William Clegg, QC, has distilled his extraordinary life in the criminal courtroom into a yarn equally as gripping.'— The Times'One of England's best barristers provides a fascinating sometimes hilarious combination of a personal odyssey and insider accounts of the most important and famous court cases of recent times.From the infamous case of Colin Stagg and the Wimbledon Murders to war crimes in Belarus and Bosnia and the Murdoch phone hacking trials we share and applaud the author's deep commitment to justice and his infectious enthusiasm for one of the world's greatest professions. An absolute must read for anyone who aspires to join it (and anyone who already has.)'— Bob Marshall-Andrews QC'Bill Clegg's memoir draws on some of the most high-profile criminal prosecutions of recent years to illuminate the career of a defence lawyer at the peak of his success. Deftly weaving personal reminiscences into the view from counsel's bench, he solves one high-profile murder case long before the police and ensures that justice is finally done in another after the tactics adopted by a better-known QC have led to a miscarriage of justice.''Unlike many works of this genre, Clegg's case-book eschews endless exchanges with long-forgotten judges, lawyers and villains. Like the successful jury advocate that he is, Clegg reduces his story to its essence. He speaks plainly, sparing us the the bombast and the braggadocio. And those who still aspire to join the criminal bar will learn more from Clegg than Clegg ever did from Perry Mason.'— Joshua Rozenberg QC

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  The Village Coquettes

  Charles Dickens

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  Before he started writing novels, Charles Dickens tried his hand at theater. The Village Coquettes is a two act musical. Sadly the music was lost long ago so this will be a spoken version. This play completes the recording of the relatively unknown plays of Dickens in celebration of his 200th birthday! (Summary by ToddHW) 
   
  CastSquire Norton: ToddThe Honorable Sparkins Flam: Elizabeth KlettOld Benson: Alan MapstoneMr. Martin Stokes: Brett W. DowneyGeorge Edmunds: engineerdstYoung Benson: Charlotte DuckettJohn Maddox: John TrevithickLucy Benson: Amanda FridayRose: Eden Rea-HedrickServant: Marmalade HannaNarrator: Caprisha PageAudio edited by ToddHW

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