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  Goodfinding - A User's Guide to...

  Ph.D. William G. DeFoore

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  You’re born with a brilliant mind, but it doesn’t come with a user’s guide or an on-off switch. Left to its own devices, it can feel like your worst enemy when its survival-based default program keeps you focused on what is wrong with you and your world. 
  This book is the user’s guide that puts you in charge of how your mind works. With positive psychology and emotional intelligence working for you, you will become the conscious creator you were born to be. 
  Goodfinding activates your brilliant mind with gratitude, appreciation, and optimism for your past, present, and future, deriving value and opportunity from all of your life experiences. 
  William G. DeFoore, Ph.D., a mental health counselor for more than fifty years, shares this roadmap to help you achieve your desired outcomes. The premise of the book is that you have a good heart, and when you use your brilliant mind effectively, it will be in direct service to that inner goodness. 
  Goodfinding will become your manual, guide, and companion as you expand into the best version of the person you choose to be. What you pay attention to grows, and finding the good helps the good find you.

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  Ancient Carthage: An Enthralling...

  Billy Wellman

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  The history of ancient Carthage: the lost empire that challenged Rome! 
  What do we really know about ancient Carthage? Most of what has been written about this once-great empire is based on Roman and Greek writings that are biased against the Carthaginians. Now, thanks to careful scholarly work and amazing archaeological discoveries, the real Carthage can finally be revealed. 
  Step back in time to an ancient world of strange gods and human sacrifice. Travel to the richest city of the ancient world: Carthage. Forget what you thought you knew about Carthage. This isn’t just about Hannibal crossing the Alps with his elephants. This is about a bustling, teeming commercial and political empire that covered most of the western Mediterranean. 
  In this audiobook, you will learn about the following:Carthage’s expeditions into the Atlantic Ocean a thousand years before Christopher Columbus;The mythical and realistic foundations of Carthage;The battles of the Sicilian Wars;The Carthaginian deities Baal Hammon and Tanit, who required human sacrifice;The great Carthaginian leaders: Hanno the Navigator, Mago I, Himilco, Hamilcar Barca, and his son Hannibal;The causes, battles, and outcomes of the Punic Wars;Sunken Carthaginian treasure;The conquering of Spain, Sardinia, Corsica, and North Africa;The eventual downfall of the Carthaginians;Revolutionary new findings about the culture of Carthage;And so much more! 
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  Dark Knight The - The Ultimate...

  Trivia Hub

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  THE DARK KNIGHT 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA AND CURIOUS FACTS COLLECTION 
    
  CREATED BY TRIVIA HUB 
    
  The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan. The plot revolves around Batman, Lieutenant James Gordon, and District Attorney Harvey Dent forming an alliance to dismantle organized crime in Gotham City. Their efforts are thwarted by the Joker, an anarchistic mastermind. The film explores themes of escalation, morality, and ethics, and delves into the consequences of vigilantism and the fight against terrorism. The Dark Knight was a critical and commercial success, breaking box office records and becoming the highest-grossing film of 2008. It stars Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Morgan Freeman. 
    
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  The Dark Knight was the first major motion picture to utilize high-resolution IMAX cameras, with about 28 minutes of the film being shot in this format, a significant amount for its time. This technology, which was typically used for documentaries, allowed for a greater scope and detail in the film's visuals. 
    
  Director Christopher Nolan avoided using computer-generated imagery whenever possible, opting instead for practical stunts such as flipping an 18-wheel truck and blowing up a factory, adding to the film's realism. This commitment to practical effects made the action sequences more impactful and believable. 
    
  The story for The Dark Knight was developed with the idea of escalation in mind, where Batman's war on crime would lead to an opposing escalation by criminals, attracting the Joker. This theme of escalating conflict is central to the plot and drives the narrative forward.

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  The 16 Undeniable Laws of...

  John Maxwell

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  Never Be Afraid to Speak to a Group Again It’s been said that public speaking is the number one fear of most people, with death being second. “This means,” said comedian Jerry Seinfeld, “if you have to be at a funeral, you would rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy.” How can you overcome fear or ineffectiveness as a speaker? Learn the Laws of Communication! John C. Maxwell has been a public speaker and motivational teacher for more than fifty years. He is one of only eight people on the planet who have been awarded Toastmaster’s Golden Gavel and been inducted into the National Speakers' Association Hall of Fame. In The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message, he shares everything he’s learned from a lifetime of communication. Learn how to  Speak from conviction  Prepare your content and yourself for speaking  Find and use your personal and communication strengths  Focus on your audience and connect  Tell better stories  Read the room and create energy and anticipation  Add value to people  Inspire people to take action  Everyone has a message to share. Whether you want to improve your ability to inspire employees, speak at PTA meetings, report to a board of directors, teach students, deliver a sermon, address a small group, speak from a stage, or communicate to an arena full of people, this book can help you. Learn from one of the best communicators in the world and start making the most of your message today.

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  Summary - Oryx And Crake - Based...

  Library Of Stories

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  SUMMARY 
    
  ORYX AND CRAKE 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY MARGARET ATWOOD 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES 
    
  CONTENT 
  The Post-Apocalyptic World 
  Jimmy’s Past 
  The Rise of Crake 
  Oryx’s Influence 
  The BlyssPluss Pill 
  The Disaster Unfolds 
  Snowman’s Survival 
  The Crakers’ Future 
  The Final Confrontation 
  General Analysis of Oryx and Crake 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “Oryx and Crake” by Margaret Atwood is a dystopian novel set in a world where genetic engineering and corporate greed have led to catastrophic consequences. The story follows Snowman, the last human survivor, as he reflects on his past, including his friendships with the brilliant but dangerous Crake and the mysterious Oryx. Crake, a scientist, seeks to create a perfect human species, leading to dangerous experiments that ultimately unravel society. The novel explores themes of bioethics, environmental destruction, and human hubris, offering a critique of unchecked scientific progress and its potential consequences.

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  Extended Summary - The Anxious...

  Library Quick Reading

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  EXTENDED SUMMARY 
    
  THE ANXIOUS GENERATION 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY JONATHAN HAIDT 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  Introduction: Growing Up on Mars 
  The Surge of Suffering 
  What Children Need to Do in Childhood 
  Discover Mode and the Need for Risky Play 
  Puberty and the Blocked Transition to Adulthood 
  The Gender Divide: How Boys and Girls Are Affected Differently 
  The Dark Side of Social Media 
  The Harmful Impact of Smartphones 
  Reversing the Damage: What Parents, Schools, and Governments Can Do 
  General Analysis and Conclusion 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt explores the profound impact of modern technology, particularly smartphones and social media, on the mental health of today’s youth. Haidt examines how the shift from a play-based childhood to a phone-based childhood has led to a rise in anxiety, depression, and social isolation among adolescents. He discusses the role of technology in disrupting key developmental processes, such as emotional regulation and social interaction. With a focus on the cultural, psychological, and societal implications, Haidt calls for a balanced approach to childhood development in order to reverse the growing mental health crisis.

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