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  Children of Las Vegas - True...

  Timothy O'Grady

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  Over forty million people a year travel to Las Vegas, more than to Mecca. It is a global celebrity, an improbable oasis, a place offering bank-breaking fortunes and instant gratification, 24/7, with no moral debits.
  Award-winning writer Timothy O'Grady lived in Vegas for two years. He finally began to understand it when he talked to people who had grown up there, the children of the card dealers and cocktail shakers, the jugglers and the dancers – young people who had borne witness to this strange city all their lives. One had her student loans and credit card limits stolen by her father. Another fled a sequence of exploiters until she found herself living in the storm drains under the casinos. There was the boy whose father entered him into a drinking contest when he was eight, the casino owner's son, the erudite contortionist turned stripper. Each told their own tale.
  In Children of Las Vegas, O'Grady renews his partnership with photographer Steve Pyke. Through short essays, Pyke's portraits and ten witness testimonies, he pierces the city's glittering façade to reveal the darker reality that lies beneath.

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  What’s the Point! - Telling...

  Dan Jones

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  Would you like people to respect you more, admire you, and buy into your ideas? Would you like people to grasp the point of your message and remember it? Would you like to know how top speakers create memorable moments by telling great stories that leave their audience inspired, motivated, and wanting more? Well now you can! Internationally acclaimed speaker and author Dawn Jones presents What’s The Point! Telling Memorable Stories So People Will Remember You 
  1. Learn how to successfully tell stories that cause people to remember you 
  2. Acquire the skills to tell a short story that makes your point 
  3. Understand how to use stories to teach people  
  4. Discover the secrets of using your tone, tempo, personality, and even accents to add impact your stories 
  5. Attain the confidence to ensure you are believable in your delivery 
  6. Discern how to express vulnerability with a story without appearing weak 
  7. Identify how to transition your stories back to your point without going “off track” 
  You’ll be able to understand how to effectively tell stories about celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Zig Ziglar, and even how this one story helped Bono of the band U2, become one of Time magazine’s People of the Year—all while making your point! And learn the secrets of addressing different people in your audience with great stories regardless of generation, gender, or culture! Dawn Jones is an internationally acclaimed speaker and trainer who is passionate about helping people be their best while living life to the fullest!

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  The American Operations in WW2:...

  U.S. Army Center of Military...

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  World War II was the largest and most violent armed conflict in the history of mankind. Highly relevant today, World War II has much to teach us, not only about the profession of arms, but also about military preparedness, global strategy, and combined operations in the coalition war against fascism. This book follows military operations of the US Army in the Northern Italy from 10 September 1944 to 4 April 1945. 
  By the end of the first week of August 1944 members of the British Eighth Army stood on the Ponte Vecchio, bridging the Arno River in recently liberated Florence, Italy. The Eighth Army had just completed a campaign, in conjunction with the U.S. Fifth Army, that had kept Axis forces in Italy in full retreat, unable to halt the Allied drive north of Rome that had begun with Operation DIADEM the previous May. For the first time since the Italian campaign had begun, Allied leaders were optimistic that they were on the verge of pushing the Germans out of the northern Apennines and sweeping through the Po Valley beyond. After that, many hoped for a rapid advance into the Alps, the Balkans, and perhaps into Austria, before winter and the enemy could stem their advance...

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  Protecting Your Children from...

  John D Foubert

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  Protecting Your Children from Internet Pornography exposes the many ways that pornography is menacing people, relationships, society, and—especially—our children. Dr. John Foubert’s ability to write about complex concepts in practical terms will help you understand issues like how pornography affects the brain, how pornography is a recipe for sexual violence, and why you should take measures to protect your children and those you love. This scholarly perspective is well balanced by practical suggestions at the end of each chapter that gives parents advice on how to apply the information in their own home. It is time for a national conversation about what pornography is really all about. Foubert’s book opens the door on that discussion and invites the reader to join the battle against porn with greater knowledge of its actual effects. You will be disturbed, shocked, motivated, and empowered to make a difference after reading this book.

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  Have We All Gone Mad? Why...

  Jerome Booth

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  "With refreshingly clear-sighted analysis, Jerome Booth spells out how political, financial and social groupthink has damaged Britain – and, crucially, how we can tackle it. Highly recommended." – Liam Halligan, Daily Telegraph
  "Most of the worst political decisions of recent years were made when all the mainstream politicians thought the same thing and no one challenged them. Jerome Booth wisely analyses why this situation happens so often and what can be done about it. Every politician and every decision-maker should read this book." – Lord Frost, former Cabinet Office minister
  "It is a long time since I read a book with which I agreed so comprehensively." – Lord Lilley, former Secretary of State
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  We like to think of ourselves as rational, but human beings are fundamentally irrational creatures – and nowhere is that more apparent than in the fug of groupthink we see around us, from the boardroom to social media.
  Of the various forms of collective irrationality, groupthink is particularly dangerous. It involves adherence to a faulty consensus, often has a binary moral dimension (one is seen as either virtuous or evil) and is sustained through fear to challenge. Counter-intuitively, the most intelligent and erudite amongst us are particularly susceptible, and when groupthink takes hold, vigorous efforts are made to shut down debate and to bully and punish transgressors.
  As a result, toleration, liberalism, history, reason and science are under threat. Mass groupthink amongst both the elite and the masses affects millions of people. It has led to financial mismanagement leading up to the 2008 crisis and beyond; poor decision-making at the onset of Covid-19; exaggerated, unchallenged claims which have motivated nonsensical policies; and distortions in academia and journalism.
  In this remarkable and prescient book, Dr Jerome Booth investigates why some of us have abandoned reason in favour of trite memes, intolerance and hatred. Have we all gone mad? Or can we identify the patterns and causes of what is happening and try to stop it?

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  FAA Part 107 Drone Simplified -...

  Cyrus Eldridge

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  FAA Part 107 Drone Simplified 
  ⭐⭐ A Streamlined Guide to Mastering Drone Operations ⭐⭐ 
  Looking to advance your career and enhance your understanding by passing the FAA Part 107 Exam with confidence? 
  Searching for an all-encompassing guide filled with everything you need to succeed in the FAA Part 107 Exam? 
  Your journey ends here! 
  This guide is your ultimate resource for deepening your knowledge, honing your skills, and participating in practical exercises. With it, you're fully equipped for success. 
  Now updated for the latest FAA Part 107 Exam requirements. 
  Key features of this comprehensive guide: 
  - In-depth insights into the FAA Part 107 Certification 
  - Thorough explanations of drone flying principles 
  - Effective strategies for exam preparation and problem-solving 
  Our guide stands out with its thorough coverage, crucial for your exam triumph. Concepts are examined in detail, ensuring you grasp them fully. 
  Please note that this guide is an independent resource and not affiliated with any official FAA entity. 
  Structured clearly and written in accessible language, our FAA Part 107 Drone Guide ensures seamless transitions between topics. Say goodbye to convoluted terminology and embrace clear, concise, and technically sound content. 
  So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, grab your guide, and start your path to mastering drone flying and unlocking your aerial potential!  
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