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  Commentaries on the Laws of...

  William Blackstone

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  The Commentaries on the Laws of England are an influential 18th century treatise on the common law of England by Sir William Blackstone, originally published by the Clarendon Press at Oxford, 1765-1769. 
  The Commentaries were long regarded as the leading work on the development of English law and played a role in the development of the American legal system. They were in fact the first methodical treatise on the common law suitable for a lay readership since at least the Middle Ages. The common law of England has relied on precedent more than statute and codifications and has been far less amenable than the civil law, developed from the Roman law, to the needs of a treatise. The Commentaries were influential largely because they were in fact readable, and because they met a need. The work is as much an apologia for the legal system of the time as it is an explanation; even when the law was obscure, Blackstone sought to make it seem rational, just, and inevitable that things should be how they were. (Summary from Wikipedia.)

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  Vic Damone

  Wink Martindale

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  Vic Damone quit school as a teenager to work at the Paramount Theater to help support his family after his father was injured. During this time he was exposed to a host of accomplished singers both on the stage and behind the scenes. While operating the backstage elevator for Perry Como, Damone asked if he could sing for him to see if he had any talent. He stopped the elevator between floors and after he finished, Como told him he should keep it up. In two different interviews from 1973 and 2003, Como discusses how this experience kicked off his fascinating career that spanned seven decades. Wink Martindale takes listeners on an exploration of the riveting journey from that moment, to his first hit with “I Have but One Heart” and beyond.

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  The E-Myth Architect - Why Most...

  Michael E. Gerber, Norbert C....

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  Running a successful architectural firm is a juggling act. You need expertise in your area of architecture to provide services to clients. You also need the know-how to run a small business. You've probably been well prepared by your education and experience for the technical ins and outs of an architecture firm. Yet what training has prepared you to run a business? The E-Myth Architect fills this knowledge gap, giving you a complete toolkit for either starting a successful firm from scratch or maximizing an existing firm's performance. Loaded with practical, powerful advice you can easily use, this one-stop guide helps you realize all the benefits that come with a thriving architecture business. Combining the wisdom of renowned business development expert Michael E. Gerber and the architectural expertise of Norbert C. Lemermeyer, The E-Myth Architect equips you to: Liberate yourself from the predictable and often overwhelming tyranny of unprofitable, unproductive, and time-consuming routines Transform yourself from a successful architectural technician (architect) into a successful architect-manager-entrepreneur Rethink your practice, shifting from tactical thinking (working "in" your firm) to strategic thinking (working "on" your firm) Stop trading time for dollars Manage those processes through which people get things done, which becomes your Management System - for everything you do Implement innovative systems to produce consistent results as your firm grows Take the sanctity of time seriously, blocking time for entrepreneurial work Create the story that becomes the heart of your firm Leading an architectural firm can seem like a daunting task, with too few hours in the day, too many petty management issues, and problems that architects at large firms do not seem to face. The E-Myth Architectoffers you a road map to create a architectural business that’s self-sufficient, growing, and highly profitable. Take your firm to levels you did not think possible with this unique guide!Norbert C. Lemermyer's background as a technologist and designer has made him a consummate practitioner of architecture. He was a co-founder of ACM Architecture and ACM Construction Managers, and applies his touch to all projects that come through the office. Through his 40 years of experience, Norbert's architectural projects have received national recognition and have been featured in numerous trade magazines. The infusion of the E-Myth practices into his business has created new excitement and energy, to the benefit of all team members and clients.

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  Why Cope When You Can Heal? -...

  Mark Goulston, Diana Hendel,...

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  Why Cope When You Can Heal? is an essential resource for doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals—and the leaders who support them—as they navigate the traumatic stress they have experienced and continue to face. 
  COVID-19 has traumatized the world—and no group has been more impacted than frontline healthcare workers.?They’ve worked without adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), witnessed mass death, and been forced to make choices that haunt them. Many have fallen ill, while others have worried endlessly about their own health and that of their loved ones. 
  Additionally, all of this is happening in the context of a divided nation, a struggling industry, and a “just get over it” culture that exacerbates the problems healthcare workers face, while minimizing their suffering. These factors have created the perfect storm for widespread stress, depression, anxiety, and hopelessness—and, increasingly, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 
  Medical doctor and psychiatrist Mark Goulston shares practical, evidence-based techniques and treatments for managing traumatic stress that will fill you with hope and inspiration. 
  In Why Cope When You Can Heal?, you will discover:real-world accounts and experiences from frontline workers;an overview of treatment options; andexercises, tools, and tips that you can use?today. 
  This guide will help you—and those you love and support in the COVID-19 battle—begin the process of healing from the inside out and reconnect with the joys and rewards of career and life.

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  Summary of Make Your Bed: Little...

  SpeedReader Summaries

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  The SpeedReader Summary of Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life… And Maybe the World by William H. McRaven 
  Inside, you’ll find: 
  ·     An introduction to Make Your Bed and Admiral William McRaven 
  ·     Time-saving chapter summaries 
  ·     A big picture recap of Make Your Bed’s main principles 
  ·     Discussion 
  ·     Additional resources, like printables, videos, and podcasts 
  ·     And much more 
  About Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life… And Maybe the World by William H. McRaven 
  Sometimes, it’s the simplest, most straightforward pieces of advice that end up changing your life. That’s what William McRaven’s book, Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life… And Maybe the World, is all about. You’ve probably never thought that the mere act of making your bed every morning could drastically impact your quality of life, but McRaven shows us how that is exactly the case. 
  As a Navy SEAL, William H. McRaven fought in Afghanistan and Iraq. While serving overseas, and during his years of military training beforehand, McRaven collected an impressive and hard-won range of life lessons. In Make Your Bed, McRaven shares the ten most valuable life lessons he learned by being a part of the US military. 
  Please note that this summary of Make Your Bed is NOT the original book and is meant to be read as a supplement to the original.

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  Escaping Addiction

  Patrick Bordeaux, George Koob

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  Addiction is a worldwide curse that seems to be growing in seriousness on a yearly basis. While to the general public addiction may seem almost inescapable, the truth is that there are solutions to overcoming the various addictions, though to date they seem more elusive than attainable. The goal of Escaping Addiction is to highlight the variety of causes of addiction alongside an array of useful tools anyone can use to break the cycle of addiction, whether it’s to alcohol, drugs, food, or video games. The seeds of addictive behavior are often planted in childhood then fed to grow over years of the input-and-reward cycle. Detaching the rewards from the addictive input is key to breaking the habits that keep us addicted. Presented here are a variety of treatments—from medications to therapeutic approaches—that can help. Offering a better understanding of the mechanisms of addiction, this book can help anyone struggling with addiction to unravel it in their own lives.

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