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  The Day the Markets Roared - How...

  Henry Kaufman, David B. Sicilia

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  Legendary economist Dr. Henry Kaufman shares a classic Wall Street story that has never been fully told: a firsthand account of the day in August 1982 that would define US economics for decadesDr. Henry Kaufman is the most famous economist Wall Street has ever seen, renowned well beyond the financial industry. He was the subject of New Yorker cartoons, had cameos in drama productions and two seminal literary works of the 1980s, was subject to death threats, and enjoyed the nickname "Dr. Doom." His pinnacle of influence arrived on August 17, 1982.That single day turned out to be the beginning of the world that we now live in. At the time, after painful years of high interest rates and the inflation of the late 1960s and 1970s, consumers were paying 17 percent and higher to borrow money. But by the end of one summer day almost 40 years ago, the stock market had undergone its second-biggest rally since WWII, while bond prices soared and interest rates plunged. Dr. Kaufman himself had written a memo that sparked this tremendous boom-and it set the global markets on fire, marking the start of almost four decades of US economic growth.The Day the Markets Roared answers the questions: • Why did Dr. Kaufman break with his longstanding bearish views to make a momentous prediction that spurred blaring headlines everywhere from Brazil to Beijing? • How could a private individual exercise such profound influence over global financial markets? • How did we get to today's rock-bottom and even negative rates? And what is their continuing impact on the economy, our financial markets and our livelihoods?The Day the Markets Roared is a firsthand, minute-by-minute account of one remarkable day in financial and economic history, with a rich cast of characters, from Salomon's John Gutfreund to interest rate guru Sydney Homer, to Dr. Kaufman's longtime friend, Fed Chairman Paul Volcker. Dr. Kaufman reflects on the lessons of the historic August 1982 episode, harkening back to a more optimistic moment in American history, and offering inspiration for better times ahead.  

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  Stop Yelling Start Connecting...

  Carrie Khang

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  Do you keep promising yourself you won’t yell… and then it still happens? 
  Do you feel guilt right after—but don’t know how to stop the cycle? 
  The silence after yelling. 
  The regret. 
  The thought: “I’ll do better next time.” 
  But next time comes—and nothing changes. 
  As a bestselling parenting author, Carrie Khang delivers a powerful, practical audiobook to help you break free from reactive parenting and finally create the calm, connected home you’ve been trying to build. 
  Inside, you’ll learn how to: 
  • Understand why you actually yell (it’s not what you think) 
  • Decode your child’s behavior without jumping to anger or punishment 
  • Respond calmly—even in the middle of tantrums and power struggles 
  • Replace yelling with clear, confident communication that works 
  • Build a strong emotional connection instead of constant conflict 
  This isn’t theory. 
  These are real, proven strategies grounded in psychology and real-life parenting. 
  Listeners say this book finally helps them understand their triggers—and gives them a clear path to change, without shame or guilt. 
  If you’re ready to stop yelling, feel more in control, and become the calm parent your child needs, press play now. 
  Your connection with your child starts here. 
  For more parenting tools, free guides, and resources, visit carriekhang.com.

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  Listen to New HSK (HSK 30):...

  Letitia Wu

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  Ready to complete HSK Level 3 and handle more Mandarin with confidence? 
    
  Listen to New HSK (HSK 3.0): Level 3, Volume 3 gives you the final 200 words from the official New HSK 3.0 Level 3 syllabus in a structured audio format designed to strengthen listening, expand vocabulary, and support more natural speaking. 
    
  Each entry includes the Chinese word, its English meaning, and one practical example sentence. You’ll hear the sentence spoken slowly for understanding and repetition, then again at natural speed to help train your ear for real-life Mandarin. A clear English translation follows each example, so you can stay focused and keep moving forward. 
    
  This audiobook helps you: 
  • Complete the full HSK Level 3 vocabulary set 
  • Improve listening accuracy and sentence recognition 
  • Build speaking confidence through repeated exposure 
  • Learn practical Mandarin in a clear, manageable format 
  • Move forward with stronger everyday communication skills 
    
  There are no long grammar explanations and no unnecessary distractions — just focused Mandarin vocabulary and sentence practice that helps you absorb more, understand more, and say more. 
    
  Ideal for: 
  • Learners completing HSK Level 3 
  • Self-learners who want structured audio practice 
  • Busy adults looking for practical, efficient study 
  • Anyone ready to take on more real-life Mandarin 
    
  Written and narrated by experienced Chinese teacher Letitia Wu. 
    
  Press play. Complete HSK 3. Take on more Mandarin.

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  Chasing the Headless Horseman -...

  J.W. Ocker

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  A spirited look at Sleepy Hollow's haunted corners, local lore, and its connection to one of America's most famous ghost stories. 
   
  National bestselling and Edgar Award–winning travel writer J. W. Ocker investigates the town that inspired Washington Irving's famous short story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Ocker dives into the storied history of the Headless Horseman's stomping grounds, visiting the village's graveyard where Irving himself is buried and exploring all the present-day spookiness of one of the strangest towns in the country. 
   
  Blending travelogue, cultural criticism, and behind-the-scenes reporting, Ocker uncovers the tensions between tourism and tradition, profit and preservation, fiction and fact. With wit and curiosity, Chasing the Headless Horseman tells the story of how one small town reinvented itself as America's Halloween capital, complete with statues, street signs, and an eighteen-foot-tall Headless Horseman. A must-listen for anyone who loves ghost stories, Halloween, or small-town drama, Ocker's new book does for Sleepy Hollow, New York, what his A Season with the Witch did for Salem, Massachusetts.

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  Tyrants - History's 100 Most...

  Nigel Cawthorne

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  "I have committed many acts of cruelty and had an incalculable number of men killed, never knowing whether what I did was right. But I am indifferent to what people think of me." 
  - Genghis Khan 
   
  A spine-chilling chronicle of dictators and their crimes against humanity, Tyrants introduces the most bloodthirsty madmen - and women - ever to wield power over their unfortunate fellow human beings.  
   
  From Herod the Great, persecutor of the infant Jesus, to Adolf Hitler, mass murderer and instigator of the most devastating war the world has ever known, this book examines history's most infamous despots and tells in vivid detail the story of the lives they led, their ruthless climb to the top and the destruction and sorrow they left in their wake. 
   
  Unflinching in its coverage, Tyrants is a gripping and compelling portrait of the darker side of politics and power, revealing the strange and grisly stories behind the world's most infamous autocrats.

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  The Long Hidden Friend

  John George Hohman

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  A key text in the American folk magic tradition, The Long Hidden Friend offers a glimpse into the everyday healing and protective practices of the Pennsylvania Dutch. This accessible reprint brings Hohman’s influential work to a modern audience interested in historical folkways and early American magical traditions.A Classic of Early American Folk PracticeOriginally published in 1820, The Long Hidden Friend by John George Hohman is one of the most enduring texts of Pennsylvania Dutch folk magic. Drawing on a blend of Christian devotion, folk remedies, and European traditional charms, this book served as a practical manual for powwowers—folk healers who used ritual, prayer, and household knowledge in service to their communities.This volume includes remedies for common ailments, protective prayers, and instructions for daily challenges, reflecting a worldview in which spiritual practice and everyday life were deeply intertwined. Widely circulated throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding regions, the book influenced folk practitioners well into the 20th century, including in the Appalachian and Ozark traditions.As part of our Text of Antiquity series, this edition presents Hohman’s text with clarity and respect for its historical context. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in American folk traditions, historical approaches to healing and protection, and the intersections of spirituality and daily life.Ideal for readers of folklore, magic, and cultural history, The Long Hidden Friend offers insight into a little-known but culturally significant tradition of early American practice.

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