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  9 Rules of Engagement - A...

  Harris Faulkner

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  The Emmy award-winning news anchor of Outnumbered Overtime with Harris Faulkner and co-host of the talk show Outnumbered shares the lessons she learned growing up in a military family paying homage to the military ideals that shaped her and showing how everyone can benefit from bringing the wisdom of military service into their lives. 
  Born into a military family, Harris Faulkner revered her father, a decorated career officer who served three tours of duty in Vietnam and raised his children with the values and ideals of the U.S. military. Accompanying him from posting to posting, young Harris experienced firsthand how success in life was rooted in the knowledge, integrity, and leadership that came from her military surroundings. Indeed, these formative lessons in leadership and work ethic became the guiding principles for her career as a journalist, lessons she credits with her rise to become one of the top hosts on Fox News. 
  Now, she shares the advice, wisdom, and tools that she absorbed through her military upbringing, examining how these ideals have shaped her professional and personal outlook and how everyone can incorporate them into their own lives. Using her father’s career as the backdrop to her experience, she explores the lessons in courage, duty, patriotism, and responsibility that helped her succeed, demonstrating the truth to the axiom that in military families everyone serves—together. Along the way she also interviews current and former military families, generals and other officers, and tells stories from her father’s career to illuminate how and why the message and mission of the military is so effective at changing lives both on and off the battlefield. 
  This instructive book, part memoir, part motivational life guide, reminds us of our most important values—the keys to a successful life.

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  Spiderweb Capitalism - How...

  Kimberly Kay Hoang

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  In 2015, the anonymous leak of the Panama Papers brought to light millions of financial and legal documents exposing how the superrich hide their money using complex webs of offshore vehicles. Spiderweb Capitalism takes you inside this shadow economy, uncovering the mechanics behind the invisible, mundane networks of lawyers, accountants, company secretaries, and fixers who facilitate the illicit movement of wealth across borders and around the globe. 
   
   
   
  Kimberly Kay Hoang conducted hundreds of in-depth interviews with private wealth managers, fund managers, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, bankers, auditors, and other financial professionals. She traces the flow of capital from offshore funds in places like the Cayman Islands, Samoa, and Panama to special-purpose vehicles and holding companies in Singapore and Hong Kong, and how it finds its way into risky markets onshore in Vietnam and Myanmar. Hoang reveals the strategies behind spiderweb capitalism and examines the moral dilemmas of making money in legal, financial, and political gray zones. 
   
   
   
  Spiderweb Capitalism sheds critical light on how global elites capitalize on risky frontier markets, and deepens our understanding of the paradoxical ways in which global economic growth is sustained through states where the line separating the legal from the corrupt is not always clear.

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  Off the Scales - The Inside...

  Aimee Donnellan

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  The inside story of the creation of Ozempic and its revolutionary impact on public health.A “cure” for obesity has long been the holy grail for the pharmaceutical industry, one that seemed unattainable until recent breakthroughs in type 2 diabetes research led to the development of Ozempic, a weight loss medication that activates a hormone in the stomach called GLP-1, making people feel fuller for longer. The treatment is so effective that it is already disrupting many industries—from healthcare to fast food to fashion—and it has quickly made its creator, Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, the most valuable company in Europe. But the impact of GLP-1s goes far beyond billion-dollar profits; a true long-term cure for obesity could save 40 percent of American adults from dangerous, preventable illnesses. And as more potential benefits emerge, one question looms in the minds of investors, healthcare workers, and politicians: Are these drugs too good to be true?In Off the Scales, Reuters journalist Aimee Donnellan illuminates the history of a medical breakthrough that is poised to change the world, while raising difficult social questions about inequality and morality. Through original reporting and rigorous research, she forecasts the future of GLP-1s and examines what their explosive popularity tells us about our ideals of beauty and the lengths to which people will go in order to become thin.Along the way, Donnellan profiles the scientist whose contributions to the discovery of GLP-1 were overlooked, documents her fight for recognition while her colleagues were thrust into the limelight, and offers new insights into the ways that the food and beauty industries made billions while promoting unhealthy and unrealistic body image standards and accelerating the obesity crisis. She also provides firsthand accounts of several early Ozempic users and the transformative effect the drug has had on their weight loss journeys.Off the Scales is an informative and entertaining study of the unexpected consequences of finally getting what we’ve wanted for so long.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press

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  Me Power

  LaNysha T. Adams

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  7x Award-Winning Motivational Book!  
  Who do you want to be? 
  We’ve all heard or asked this question before, yet few of us answer it because identity is not fixed but ever-expanding as we move through life. 
  Dr. LaNysha Tufuga Adams, an Ivy-League-educated linguist, challenges others to answer this question and implement the answer(s). 
  Me Power redefines empowerment, encouraging us to tap into our limitless flow of possibility while connecting with others. No matter the barriers, Me Power pushes us to activate the best of who we are and dismisses the possibility that power is something we can authorize, give away, or take from others. 
  Embracing this book is the first step to activating your Me Power. 
  So what are you waiting for?

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  On the Nature of Things -...

  Lucretius, Tim Zengerink

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  What if you could uncover the secrets of the universe, explore the foundations of science and philosophy, and gain a deeper understanding of the natural world? 
  On the Nature of Things: Lucretius’ Epic on Science, Philosophy, and the Cosmos brings you Lucretius’ timeless masterpiece, thoughtfully adapted for today’s listeners. 
  Written in poetic form over two thousand years ago, On the Nature of Things explores the natural world, human existence, and the cosmos. Drawing on Epicurean philosophy, Lucretius addresses atomism, the nature of the soul, the origins of life, and the universe’s infinite expanse, blending philosophy and early science into a monumental work. 
  This isn’t just an ancient poem—it’s a transformative guide to understanding the world through reason and observation. Whether you’re fascinated by philosophy, science, or the mysteries of existence, Lucretius’ insights provide an inspiring and thought-provoking journey through the laws of nature and the human condition. 
  What You’ll Discover: 
  - The Foundations of Science and Philosophy: Explore early ideas of atomism, physics, and the cosmos that shaped scientific thought. 
  - Life, Death, and the Human Experience: Reflect on the soul, mortality, and living free from fear and superstition. 
  - The Beauty of the Natural World: Appreciate nature’s wonders, the origins of life, and the interconnectedness of all things. 
  - Modernized for Today’s Listeners: Experience Lucretius’ brilliance in clear, accessible language while preserving its poetic depth. 
  Lucretius’ On the Nature of Things is a testament to the pursuit of knowledge through reason, challenging us to see the universe as it is while inspiring awe for the natural world and our place within it. 
  Imagine exploring timeless ideas about existence, science, and the cosmos—ideas that remain strikingly relevant today. 
  Download your copy and embark on a journey with Lucretius’ masterpiece.

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  The Story of Philosophy Voltaire...

  Will Durant

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  "Will Durant's The Story of Philosophy: Voltaire and the French Enlightenment" delves into the life and ideas of Voltaire, a central figure of the French Enlightenment. This volume explores Voltaire's contributions to philosophy, literature, and society, highlighting his advocacy for reason, freedom of speech, and separation of church and state. 
  Durant's engaging narrative brings to life the vibrant era of the Enlightenment and Voltaire's enduring influence on modern thought. A must-read for anyone interested in philosophy and the history of ideas.

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