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  White Out - The Secret Life of...

  Michael W. Clune

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  The tenth-anniversary edition of Michael Clune's classic memoir of addiction and recovery: "Dreamily exact . . . sensual and hilarious . . . One of the year's best books" (The New Yorker). 
   
   
   
  With dark humor, and in crystalline prose, Clune's account of life inside the heroin underground is like no other. Whisking us between the halves of his precarious double life—between the streets of Baltimore and the college classroom, where Clune is a graduate student teaching literature—we spiral along with him as he approaches rock bottom: from nodding off in a row house with a one-armed junkie and a murderous religious freak to having his life threatened in a Chicago jail while facing a felony possession charge. 
   
   
   
  After his descent into addiction, we follow Clune through detox, treatment, and finally into recovery as he returns to his childhood home, where the memory disease and his heroin-induced white out begin to fade. White Out is more than a memoir. It is a rigorous investigation that offers clarity, hope, and even beauty to anyone who wants to understand the disease or its cure. This tenth anniversary edition includes a new preface by the author. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  The Impact of Technology on...

  Craig Dames

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  Technology has long been a driving force in shaping the nature of employment. From the Industrial Revolution to the digital age, advancements in technology have continuously altered the way people work, the skills required, and the overall structure of industries. In today's fast-evolving world, the relationship between technology and employment is more complex than ever. While technological progress brings efficiency, innovation, and new job opportunities, it also presents significant challenges such as job displacement, skill gaps, and the need for constant adaptation. Understanding this dynamic is crucial for individuals, businesses, and policymakers as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of work. 
  The evolution of technology in the workforce has been marked by transformative shifts that redefine how labor is performed. Historically, the introduction of machines, automation, and digital tools has led to the replacement of certain manual and repetitive tasks. However, rather than eliminating jobs entirely, these changes have often resulted in the creation of new roles that require different skill sets. For example, while the rise of automated assembly lines reduced the need for traditional factory workers, it also increased demand for engineers, technicians, and software developers to maintain and improve these systems. Similarly, the widespread adoption of computers and the internet revolutionized industries by enabling remote work, e-commerce, and data-driven decision-making, further expanding employment opportunities in the digital sector.

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  Critias - The Lost Story of...

  Plato, Tim Zengerink

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  What if the lost world of Atlantis was more than just a legend—what if it was a prophecy? 
  In Critias, Plato recounts the rise and fall of Atlantis—an empire of incredible wealth and power that crumbled due to its own moral failure. Though only a fragment remains, its impact is enduring. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  •	The Myth of Atlantis – One of the earliest and most powerful visions of a lost civilization. 
  •	A Moral and Political Allegory – A deep reflection on the perils of corruption and unchecked ambition. 
  •	Philosophical and Historical Significance – An essential part of Plato’s political thought and a foundational myth of Western culture. 
  •	A Timeless Warning – Relevant to any age facing questions of leadership, balance, and societal decay. 
  •	Critias is more than a myth—it’s a haunting vision of what we stand to lose when wisdom is cast aside for power. 
  Start listening today and unlock the secrets of Atlantis.

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  Extended Summary - Dare To Lead...

  Library Quick Reading

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  EXTENDED SUMMARY 
    
  DARE TO LEAD 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY BRENÉ BROWN 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
    
  CONTENT 
  Introduction - Brave Leaders and Courage Cultures 
  Rumbling with Vulnerability 
  The Call to Courage 
  The Armory - Building Resilience against Shame 
  Living into Our Values 
  Braving Trust 
  Learning to Rise - Recovering from Failure 
  The Role of Empathy in Leadership 
  Cultivating Courageous and Inclusive Cultures 
  General Analysis and Key Takeaways 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “Dare to Lead” by Brené Brown explores the transformative power of vulnerability, courage, and empathy in leadership. Brown argues that the most effective leaders are those who embrace vulnerability, build trust, and foster inclusive environments where people feel safe to take risks and express themselves. The book offers practical tools and strategies for developing daring leadership, cultivating resilience, and addressing challenges such as shame and fear. It focuses on how leaders can create cultures that prioritize connection, emotional intelligence, and values-based actions, ultimately empowering teams to innovate, collaborate, and thrive in both personal and professional settings.

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  Imitation - The Basics

  Naomi Van Bergen, Bertjan...

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  Imitation: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the topic of imitation behavior in humans, providing a summary of existing scientific research on imitation, covering everything from examples of imitation across each developmental stage to animal imitation such as monkeys imitating each other. 
   
   
   
  The authors argue that imitation forms the foundation of long-lasting relationships, including those between children and parents, as well as intimate partners. Structured to resemble a human lifetime, chapters explore the reasons behind why people imitate, and address imitation across all phases of life, starting from infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and ending with late adulthood. The authors describe characteristic forms of imitation that occur in these life stages and provide answers to the following important questions: Who do humans imitate? Who is more likely to imitate others? What kind of behaviors do humans imitate? Is there a dark side of imitation? When do humans imitate each other? And are there cultural differences in imitation? 
   
   
   
  Written in a clear and accessible style, this book is perfect for undergraduate students of social psychology, developmental psychology and neuroscience, as well as professionals, academics and any general listeners interested in research about human social behavior.

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  Altcoins and ICOs - The Future...

  Nathan Chambers

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  Welcome to "Altcoins and ICOs: The Future of Digital Investing and Blockchain Innovation." The massive landscape of altcoins and the groundbreaking phenomenon of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are explored in this comprehensive e-book as we set off on a voyage into the exciting world of cryptocurrencies. Digital assets have emerged as one of the most innovative developments of our time, capturing the interest of investors, technologists, and enthusiasts worldwide as the global financial ecosystem continues to undergo fundamental shifts.  
  When Bitcoin first appeared in 2009, the history of cryptocurrencies officially began. With his groundbreaking invention, Satoshi Nakamoto revolutionized the way we think about money and transactions by laying the groundwork for a peer-to-peer, decentralized digital currency. Since then, many alternative cryptocurrencies, or "altcoins," have appeared, each with unique characteristics and applications. In this e-book, we dig into the intriguing world of alternative coins, analyzing how they work and whether they can disrupt conventional finance. 

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