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  Around the World in 80 Words - A...

  Paul Anthony Jones

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  What makes a place so memorable that it survives forever in a word? In this captivating round-the-world tour, Paul Anthony Jones acts as your guide through the intriguing stories of how eighty places became immortalized in the English language. You'll discover why the origins of turkeys, limericks, Brazil nuts, and Panama hats aren't quite as straightforward as you might presume. If you've never heard of the tiny Czech mining town of Jáchymov—or Joachimsthal, as it was known until the late 1800s—you're not alone, which makes its claim to fame as the origin of the word "dollar" all the more extraordinary. The story of how the Great Dane isn't all that Danish makes the list, as does the Jordanian mountain whose name has become a byword for a tantalizing glimpse. We'll also find out what the Philippines has given to your office inbox, what Alaska has given to your liquor cabinet, and how a speech given by a bumbling North Carolinian gave us a word for impenetrable nonsense.Surprising, entertaining, and illuminating, this is a must-listen for armchair travelers and word nerds. Our dictionaries are full of hidden histories, tales, and adventures from all over the world—if you know where to look.

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  Hatching Twitter - The Ultimate...

  P.L. Klein

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  Hatching Twitter: The Ultimate Guide to Twitter Strategies for Successful Business, Learn All The Secrets From Top Twitter Users on How They Get All the Business Without Spending Anything! Whether you're new to Twitter or you want to use it to boost your business, Twitter is a great way to make connections for yourself and help your business. It is one of the most popular social media platforms available now, ranked 8th in the US and 13th internationally. It is a great way to share knowledge, get information and updates, and much more. This audiobook will teach you the ins and out of how to use Twitter and how it works especially for your business. You will discover its benefits and how the best possible way to use it to enhance the success of your business. You will learn how to get the right kind of followers and make great connections that can either land you jobs or more business in the long run.This audiobook will teach you about the following topics:- What is Twitter- What To Do Once You've Joined?- Understanding Your Homepage- Using Twitter For Marketing Purposes- Tricks of the Trade- Establishing a Presence on Twitter, and Why It Pays OffDon't underestimate Twitter's power especially for your business. Research shows an average Twitter user follows at least 5 businesses and 80% of all users have mentioned a brand in a tweet. When used correctly, it would greatly help your business achieve more success.If you want to learn the tips and techniques on how to make Twitter work for you and your business, scroll up and click "add to cart" now.

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  San Francisco's Exploratorium

  PBS NewsHour

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  San Francisco's Exploratorium, one of the nation's most successful science and technology centers, has just opened its brand new location. Spencer Michels reports on how the center's hands-on teaching approach peaks the imaginations of children and adults alike.

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  Virtuous Minds - Intellectual...

  Philip E. Dow

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  Our culture today is in a state of crisis where intellectual virtue is concerned. Dishonesty, cheating, arrogance, laziness, cowardice—such vices are rampant in society, even among the world's most prominent leaders. We find ourselves in an ethical vacuum, as the daily headlines of our newspapers confirm again and again. Central to the problem is the state of education. We live in a technological world that has ever greater access to new information and yet no idea what to do with it all.In this wise and winsome book, Philip Dow presents a case for the recovery of intellectual character. He explores seven key virtues—courage, carefulness, tenacity, fair-mindedness, curiosity, honesty, and humility—and discusses their many benefits. The recovery of virtue, Dow argues, is not about doing the right things, but about becoming the right kind of person. The formation of intellectual character produces a way of life that demonstrates love for both God and neighbor.Dow has written an eminently practical guide to a life of intellectual virtue designed especially for parents and educators. The book concludes with seven principles for a true education.

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  Talking Back to Prozac - What...

  Ginger Ross Breggin, Peter R....

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  A psychiatrist takes a critical look at this SSRI and newer medications that are among the most frequently prescribed drugs in America. Prozac. Millions of Americans are on it. And just about everyone else is wondering if they should be on it, too. The claims of the pro‑Prozac chorus are enticing: that it can cure everything from depression (the only disorder for which Prozac was originally approved) to fear of public speaking, PMS, obesity, shyness, migraine, and back pain—with few or no side effects. But is the reality quite different? At what price do we buy Prozac‑induced euphoria and a shiny new personality? Psychiatrist Peter Breggin, MD, and coauthor Ginger Ross Breggin answer these and other crucial questions in Talking Back to Prozac. They explain what Prozac is and how it works, and they take a hard look at the real story behind today’s most controversial drug: The fact that Prozac was tested in trials of four to six weeks in length before receiving FDA approvalThe difficulty Prozac’s manufacturer had in proving its effectiveness during these testsThe information on side effects that the FDA failed to include in its final labeling requirementsHow Prozac acts as a stimulant not unlike the addictive drugs cocaine and amphetamineThe dangers of possible Prozac addiction and abuseThe seriousness and frequency of Prozac’s side effects, including agitation, insomnia, nausea, diarrhea, loss of libido, and difficulty reaching orgasmThe growing evidence that Prozac can cause violence and suicideThe social and workplace implications of using the drug not to cure depression but to change personality and enhance performance Using dramatic case histories as well as scientific research and carefully documented evidence, the Breggins expose the potentially damaging effects of Prozac. They also describe the resounding success that has been achieved with more humane alternatives for the treatment of depression.Talking Back to Prozac provides essential information for anyone who takes Prozac or is considering taking it, and for those who prescribe it.

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  Learn Thai While Sleeping

  Innovative Language Learning LLC

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  Can you learn while sleeping?  Studies* say that… yes you can. Listening to a language while asleep can help supercharge your vocabulary.Learn Easily with the Power of Pleasant RepetitionWith the Learn Thai While Sleeping Audiobook, you’ll absorb over 430 Thai words and phrases effortlessly. You can use this Beginner-Level Audiobook to• Relax while listening to Thai phrases and translations• Relieve stress. Just listen in —  No confusing grammar rules • Wind down before bed to help you fall asleep• And of course —  learn words passively —  in your sleep.How does it work? Just press play... and listen to the gentle voice of a native teacher. Our teacher repeats each word and phrase multiple times...  so you’ll retain them better… whether you’re awake or in bed. For best results, listen while awake first. Then, listen while falling asleep.What Will You Learn? You’ll Master 430+ Beginner Words & Phrases Including• Basic Greetings• Numbers in Thai• Common Questions and Answers• Words for Introducing Yourself• Basic Verbs & Adjectives• And much moreThe Learn Thai While Sleeping Audiobook includes• 13 Beginner-Level Audio Lessons • 7.5+ Hours of Lessons in Total• Accompanying PDF eBook with all of the words, phrases and translations* Züst, Mark Alain et al. “Implicit Vocabulary Learning during Sleep is Bound to Slow-Wave Peaks.” Current Biology. October 21, 2019.

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