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The inspirational teachings in this collection show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. The teachings are drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art of Aikido, a mind-body discipline he called the "Art of Peace", which offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict. Ueshiba believed that Aikido principles could be applied to all the challenges we face in life.

50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology uses popular myths as a vehicle for helping students and laypersons to distinguish science from pseudoscience. It also explores topics that listeners will relate to, but often misunderstand, such as "opposites attract", "people use only 10% of their brains", and "handwriting reveals your personality", and provides a "mythbusting kit" for evaluating folk psychology claims in everyday life.

The Bailey School soccer team hasn't had a lot of success, but their new coach seems like the woman to help whip them into shape. Coach Graves is a little rough around the edges, but she's good at what she does. That is until a strange old lady turns up at one of their practices. After that, Coach Graves has a vacant look in her eyes, mumbles and groans in response to the kids, and moves like she's back from the dead.

Collected for the first time, the New York stories of John O'Hara, "among the greatest short story writers in English, or in any other language" (Brendan Gill, Here at The New Yorker) Collected for the first time, here are the New York stories of one of the twentieth century’s definitive...

Jarrett Stevens has been helping people find language for prayer over the course of a few decades. He's discovered along the way that prayer is more straightforward than we make it out to be. With helpful starting practices to make prayer a more natural rhythm for your life, Jarrett helps you to find your voice when words of prayer are hard to come by, to settle into the silence when God seems quiet, and to bring all your cares and celebrations to God because He longs to walk with you in and through them. 

A "timely and hugely important" memoir of Justice John Paul Stevens's life on the Supreme Court (New York Times). When Justice John Paul Stevens retired from the Supreme Court of the United States in 2010, he left a legacy of service unequaled in the history of the Court. During his...

A history of Russia from 500 B.C. to 1855 A.D., written by John Stevens Cabot Abbott, the brother of Jacob Abbott. (Summary by Jean Bascom)

Pirate stories galore! Pirate life was not always what it seemed from the outside. - Summary by david wales

David "Davy" Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) was a celebrated 19th century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier and politician. He is commonly referred to in popular culture by the epithet “King of the Wild Frontier.” He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives, served in the Texas Revolution, and died at the Battle of the Alamo. This narrative attempts faithfully to record the influences under which David Crockett was reared and the incidents of his wild and wondrous life. It begins with his ancestors' immigration to the American wilderness, his ...

David Crockett: His Life and Adventures by John Stevens Cabot Abbott is a biography of the legendary American frontiersman, soldier, and politician. The book chronicles Crockett’s rise from humble beginnings in Tennessee to his exploits as a hunter, storyteller, and congressman. It highlights his rugged individualism, contributions to American expansion, and heroic last stand at the Alamo. Abbott’s account blends history and folklore, portraying Crockett as a symbol of perseverance and patriotism. This engaging narrative captures the spirit of the early American frontier, celebrating one ...

A history of Russia from 500 B.C. to 1855 A.D., written by John Stevens Cabot Abbott, the brother of Jacob Abbott.

Daniel Boone by John S. C. Abbott is a compelling biography of the legendary American pioneer and frontiersman. The book explores Boone’s adventurous life, from his early years in Pennsylvania to his daring explorations of Kentucky’s untamed wilderness. It details his encounters with Native Americans, his role in westward expansion, and his relentless pursuit of new frontiers despite hardships. Abbott paints Boone as a symbol of courage, resilience, and the pioneer spirit that shaped America. This historical narrative captures the challenges and triumphs of Boone’s life, offering readers...

Talkin All Kinds Of Sports!!!!!!!

The Show Where We Slow Down and Breakdown Ideas and Techniques So You Can Speed Up Your Creative Journey.

Redefining Healthcare by showcasing how lifestyle medicine improves patient outcomes, generates revenue for your practice and aligns you with your purpose. Each week we will highlight the key points of how to implement lifestyle medicine and share in-depth interviews from leading healthcare professionals. We are Terra Health Coaching, a network of 50+ health coaches ready to help you support your patients through lifestyle medicine. Our goal is to help keep you on the forefront of the preventative healthcare movement. New Episode every Tuesday If you want to be featured or know a great story ...

3 Friends Talking About Everything And Anything !!!!!!! John, Roy & Steven

In the long and storied history of science fiction podcasts, never had the powers-that-be deigned it safe to allow John H. Stevens, Fred Kiesche, and Jeff Patterson to appear on the same panel discussion. “It would be worse than crossing the streams,” they said. “Violent weather would sweep the land, and cicadas emerge from the depths!” Okay—it’s more like visiting three cranky uncles in a run-down retirement home…

From the dawn of mankind, there have been groups with the power and intent to manipulate the masses to their end game of control and dominance over all humanity. Over the centuries, there have been elite brotherhoods that have developed incredibly subtle, complex ways to manipulate the people. As populations grew so did the quest for power and the need to create new, improved methods of control.

Mega-Pastor and media personality John Gray uses powerful Biblical principles to help you become your best self -- the person God created you to be. In Win FromWithin, John Gray helps readers identify how best to handle the most difficult, challenging and yet necessary battle that we all...

In the near future, the New Las Vegas Sunfield will be one of many enormous solar farms to supply energy to the United States. At more than fifty miles long and two miles wide, the Sunfield generates an electromagnetic field so volatile that ordinary machinery and even the simplest electronic devices must be kept miles away from it. Thus, the only men who can guard the most technologically advanced power station on earth do so on horseback.They are the Outriders.