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Not long ago, it was thought that the brain you were born with was the brain you would die with, and that the brain cells you had at birth were the most you would ever possess. Your brain was thought to be hardwired to function in predetermined ways. It turns out that's not true. Your brain is not hardwired; it's "softwired" by experience. This book shows you how you can rewire parts of the brain to feel more positive about your life, remain calm during stressful times, and improve your social relationships.

America’s economic future is uncertain. Mired in a long crippling economic slump and hamstrung by bitter partisan debate over the growing debt and the role of government, the nation faces substantial challenges, exacerbated by a dearth of vision and common sense among its leaders. Prominent Stanford economist John B. Taylor brings his steady voice of reason to the discussion with a natural solution: start with the country’s founding principles of economic and political freedom and reconstruct its economic foundation from these proven principles.

More than 40 speeches - considered among the greatest of all time - comprise this marvelous collection. All the works you'll hear are unabridged, and the most contemporary are live recordings. Included are speeches by Susan B. Anthony, Joan of Arc, Winston Churchill, Jefferson Davis, Amelia Earhart, and John F. Kennedy.

The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan has sold over 100,000 copies because it's so practical. The author team of accomplished private equity/M&A transition leaders explains in great detail, how to succeed in new leadership roles, build high-performance teams, execute winning strategies, and achieve organizational goals. The heavily revised fifth edition explains how to do your due diligence before accepting a new role, and how to lead in remote or hybrid environments and how to leverage diversity, equity, and inclusion to meet team goals, drive growth, and enhance any organization.

New York City is not only The New Yorker magazine's place of origin and its sensibility's lifeblood, it is the heart of American literary culture. Wonderful Town, an anthology of superb short fiction by many of the magazine's most accomplished contributors, celebrates the 75-year marriage between a preeminent publication and its preeminent context with this collection of 44 of its best stories from (so to speak) home.

"Shots Fired in Anger" by Lt. Col. John George is a compelling memoir and technical analysis from the front lines of the Burma campaign during World War II. Drawing upon his personal experiences, George provides an insightful narrative that offers a detailed look at the challenges and realities of combat against the Japanese forces. Not merely a collection of war stories, the book stands out for its in-depth evaluation of the small arms and weaponry used in the conflict, blending historical significance with technical expertise.

On the surface, Riverview High School looks like the post-racial ideal. Serving an enviably affluent, diverse, and liberal district, the school is well-funded, its teachers are well-trained, and many of its students are high achieving. Yet Riverview has not escaped the same unrelenting question that plagues schools throughout America: why is it that even when all of the circumstances seem right, black and Latino students continue to lag behind their peers?

Dive into Famous Men of Greece, a captivating series of biographical sketches designed to bring history to life. Discover the remarkable individuals who shaped ancient Greece, as their stories reveal the rich tapestry of events and ideas that defined their era. (Summary by Laura Caldwell)

Princeton theologian B. B. Warfield was a watchman on the wall of orthodoxy. His temperament, training, and talent—together with his deep love for Christ and amazing breadth of knowledge—shaped him into the twentieth century's greatest defender of the faith. His writings have been studied with profit for well over a hundred years—a tribute to his clear, careful, cogent, gospel-centered exposition of orthodox Christianity, which he called "the redemptive religion" and which he fearlessly defended.

Navigating the vast seas of UK mortgages? Cast anchor here with John B and the LendingLine team for the "Mortgage and More Podcast." Tailored specifically for UK homeowners and potential buyers, this podcast stands at the intersection of insightful expertise and listener curiosity. John B, with his vast experience and industry knowledge, unravels the complexities of mortgages, interest rates, market trends, and more. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to refinance, or just wanting to stay updated on the UK property finance scene, Tune in, and turn the maze of UK mortgages into a ...

Manic Rambling Spiral (MRS) is a podcast about single parenting, but it's not a parenting podcast. Rather, MRS is a podcast about living life - having a life, a career, and a self - in a setting that is constantly dictated by, built around and sabotaged by our children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to "Product Noir," a podcast that delves into the deep undercurrents of product management. In the guise of noir detective vignettes, we navigate the labyrinthine world of strategic decision-making, stakeholder engagement, skill honing, and the indefinable art of balancing expectations. Each episode unfolds like a chapter from a hard-boiled detective novel, placing the protagonist, our seasoned product manager, in the midst of a high-stakes game where every feature release, every stakeholder negotiation, every market fluctuation becomes a thrilling plot twist. From the nitty-gritty of ...

In 1890 W. B. Yeats and Ernest Rhys founded a poetry club. Based mainly at Fleet Street’s immortal ‘Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese’ pub, with occasional appearances at the Domino room in the Café Royal, poets gathered together to dine and drink. Whilst it was based on a core of poets, many others attended on an ad hoc basis including Oscar Wilde, Francis Thompson & Lord Alfred Douglas. The camaraderie, banter and poetry that played out in their dreams, ambitions and for many, their difficult lives led Yeats to call them ‘the tragic generation’.

Life does not need to be complicated to be profound and beautiful. A kiss, an embrace, and an act of kindness are a few of life's simple ways of making human beings happy. Let's not complicate it. This podcast brings complex ideas, overwhelming philosophies, and tangled theologies down to the human level of understanding. Coach John has championed this method by using stories, sensible comparisons, and common sense. Coach John is an international motivational speaker, a Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc member, and a BeFEx (Benildean Facilitator Extraordinaire).

This podcast is created to share the philosophy and training strategies that we use in 3 Pillars M.B.S. when it comes to creating a more developed mind body and spiritual awareness. I also share some of the ups and downs that come along with pursuing and building your own business and hopefully add some insight and valuable lessons that can help others on their journey! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3-pillars-mbs-john-waters/support (https://anchor.fm/3-pillars-mbs-john-waters/support)

Build Your Life Into The One You Want Destiny is debatable. But the filter through which you view your circumstances is 100% up to you. Whether you wake up in your own bed, a luxury suite at the Ritz-Carlton, or in a hospital, don’t wait to start building your life into the one you want! (Formerly Ambiguously Blind)

Welcome to my podcast we’re I talk about current events from a Bible-Centric Christian Worldview.

Join me, John B. Fletcher, a Counselling Therapist and avid fly fisherman as we go fishing for mental health. I will be interviewing prominent mental health figures across North America; for example, best-selling author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody Carrington; internationally renowned adolescent mental psychiatrist and Canadian Senator, Dr. Stan Kutcher; director of the Resilience Research Centre and Family Therapist expert, Dr. Michael Ungar, just to name a few. We will cover topics like resilience, mental health literacy, the power of human connection, trauma, post-traumatic growth, ...

Award-winning international Drum & Bass DJ and producer John B presents his official podcast - featuring high-energy DNB DJ sets and exclusive livestream recordings. Known as a pioneer of livestream visuals and genre-defying production, John B delivers cutting-edge Drum & Bass direct from the studio and the global dancefloor.

Set in Dodge City, Kansas, during the thriving cattle days of the 1870s, the Gunsmoke radio show was routinely called by radio drama enthusiasts “the best show of any kind and any time”. For nine years from 1952 to 1961, Gunsmoke dominated the airwaves as it portrayed the epic legend of the American West. The lead character of Marshall Matt Dillon, as played by William Conrad, was called the “Philip Marlowe of the Old West”. Besides Conrad, the superb supporting cast included Parley Baer as Chester, Howard McNear as Doc Adams, and Georgia Ellis as Miss Kitty.