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Faced with the ceaseless stream of news about war, crime, and terrorism, one could easily think we live in the most violent age ever seen. Yet as New York Times bestselling author Steven Pinker shows in this startling and engaging new work, just the opposite is true: violence has been diminishing for millennia and we may be living in the most peaceful time in our species's existence.

Excellent biographies have been written about Clara Barton, Sarah Josepha Hale, Julia Ward Howe, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Harriet Tubman, but their lives have never been looked at together as they intertwined with the Civil War narrative. Plumb compares and contrasts the qualities of the women to discover their common attributes for success and what was unique to each woman. Without leading troops in battle or wielding political power, these five women profoundly influenced the start of the war and its conduct throughout as North and South clashed.

One of Silicon Valley’s most successful angel investors shares his rules for investing in startups. There are two ways to make money in startups: create something valuable—or invest in the people that are creating valuable things. Over the past twenty-five years, Jason Calacanis has made a...

On the eve of Shiloh, one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, a mysterious visitor appears at General William Tecumseh Sherman’s camp. Without family or home, with only a uniform and the name of Jesse, this prepossessing stranger is an intriguing mix of naiveté and wisdom, ignorant of...

A year into his marriage and having never driven an RV, Frank and his wife Laurel set out from New York City in a Winnebago to drive the nation's first transcontinental route, the Lincoln Highway, which zigzags through small towns and big cities from Times Square to San Francisco. Using the spirit of Abraham Lincoln to guide them across the land, they hope to see more clearly what holds the country together-and how we can keep it together, even amidst political divisions that have grown increasingly rancorous, bitter, and exhausting.

After a turbulent time, DCI Ryan's life is finally beginning to return to normal, and he's looking forward to spending an uneventful Easter bank holiday weekend with his fiancée. Then, on Good Friday morning, he is called out to a crime scene at one of the largest cemeteries in Newcastle. The body of a redheaded woman has been found buried in a shallow grave, and the killer has given her wings, like an angel. Soon another woman is found at a different cemetery, followed quickly by another.

The Shared Centre brings a book-sized vision to life through 20 bite-sized explainer videos exploring how citizen juries can rebuild trust in democracy. Economist Nicholas Gruen examines governance reform, citizen participation, and shared decision-making to fix broken institutions. It's time to reawaken the better angels of our nature. Learn more here: https://www.thesharedcentre.com/

Jonathan Reckford, the CEO of Habitat for Humanity, has seen time and again the powerful benefits that arise when people from all walks of life work together to help one another. In this uplifting audiobook, he shares true stories of people involved with Habitat as volunteers and future homeowners who embody seven timeless virtues - kindness, community, empowerment, joy, respect, generosity, and service - and shows how we can all practice these to improve the quality of our own lives as well as those around us.

In 1933, Forman Brown wrote, under the pseudonym Richard Meeker, a controversial novel called Better Angel, about a young man coming to terms with his homosexuality. This novel is regarded as "the first American novel to present the 'gay' experience in a healthy light." (Summary by Wikipedia)

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jon Meacham helps us understand the present moment in American politics and life by looking back at critical times in our history when hope overcame division and fear. “Gripping and inspiring, The Soul of America is Jon...

Experience the Power of Charismatic Leadership—Narrated by author John C. Maxwell! Is charisma essential for every leader? Absolutely. At its core, leadership is influence—nothing more, nothing less. And to influence others effectively, you must connect with them. In The Charismatic Leader...

Read by the author. Uncover the lies of the Enemy so you can live a life of freedom, truth, and hope. In the spirit of C. S. Lewis's classic The Screwtape Letters, author and speaker Emily Wilson Hussem shines a light on the lies and tactics Satan uses to burden modern women with doubt, fear...

Hi there! I’m Angel. I’m a crunchy Christian momma to 1, coffee lover, and postpartum doula turned New Mom Coach. I help moms practice self care, manage their households, and care for their babies with confidence. In this podcast, I use my own experiences as a mom and postpartum doula to give you the advice and encouragement you need to THRIVE with your baby! If you’re shaking your head like “YES! GIMME ALL THE TIPS! I NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET!” You’ve come to the right place. Ready to feel validated, refreshed, and confident in yourself as a mother? Listen in! It‘s about to ...

Ser y sentirse joven a los 100 años es hoy una realidad. Con los avances de la medicina preventiva antienvejecimiento, de la que el doctor Ángel Durántez es pionero, podemos poner en marcha un programa de acción que nos lo permita. En este audiolibro, escrito en colaboración con el periodista Alberto Bravo, nos da consejos de nutrición e información sobre suplementos alimenticios, ejercicios, estrategias para mejorar la calidad del sueño y nuevos recursos como la terapia de optimización hormonal bioidéntica o los aportes de la nanotecnología.

Ser y sentirse joven a los 100 años es hoy una realidad. Con los avances de la medicina preventiva antienvejecimiento, de la que el doctor Ángel Durántez es pionero, podemos poner en marcha un programa de acción que nos lo permita. En este audiolibro, escrito en colaboración con el periodista Alberto Bravo, nos da consejos de nutrición e información sobre suplementos alimenticios, ejercicios, estrategias para mejorar la calidad del sueño y nuevos recursos como la terapia de optimización hormonal bioidéntica o los aportes de la nanotecnología.