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John Galt, the fictional character from Ayn Rand's best-selling novel Atlas Shrugged has come to embody the individualist capitalist who acts in his own enlightened self interest, and in doing so lifts the world around him. Now, in I Am John Galt (2011), inspiring stories are gathered with the keen insight and analysis of well-known market commentator Donald Luskin and business writer Andrew Greta.

Three books in one boxset.

In a world where meaningful connections are more important than ever, mastering the art of small talk can be a game-changer. "Mastering Small Talk: Building Confidence and Strategies for Engaging Conversations" is your essential guide to transforming those initial, often awkward exchanges into genuine, lasting relationships. Whether you’re navigating social gatherings, professional settings, or networking events, this book provides the tools and techniques to engage in confident and effective small talk.

Are you tired of feeling awkward in social situations? Wouldn’t you like a way to increase your social skills while growing closer to those you know and love? Whether you are an odd ducking looking to join a flock or a dazzling center of every solution already, this guide has valuable information for everyone. With an insight borne from teaching themselves to go from shy and hesitant to outgoing and bold, in seven easy steps, we take you down the road to making contacts easier, nurturing an acquaintance into a friend, and making your friendships last as long as possible.

If you want to learn the best ways to parent your daughter in the age of social media while maintaining a healthy and strong relationship with her, then Building Self Esteem for Girls is the book you need.

Successful brands don’t just appear out of thin air; they must be developed, built, supported, and protected. For many years, strong brand protection was only affordable and achievable for large companies with deep pockets. But as technology has revolutionized the way we do business, the landscape for trademarks has changed, and now any organization, big or small, can have a strong, protected, global brand without breaking the bank.

Unlock the full potential of social media with "Social Media Mastery for Realtors." This comprehensive guide is designed specifically for real estate professionals looking to enhance their online presence, connect with clients, and boost their business. Whether you're a seasoned agent or new to the field, you'll find actionable strategies to define your brand identity, choose the right platforms, create compelling content, and engage meaningfully with your audience.

Imagine stepping into a fully immersive game, socializing with friends from around the globe in a virtual lounge, or exercising in an environment tailored to your exact preferences—all from the comfort of your home. Smart Entertainment explores the incredible advancements in AR/VR technologies that are turning these fantasies into realities, and reveals the innovative applications that will shape how we relax, connect, and have fun in the future.

While America's new reality appears to be a deeply divided body politic, many are wondering how we can or should move forward from here. Can political or social divisiveness be healed? Is empathy among people with very little ideological common ground possible? In A Decent Meal, Michael Carolan finds answers to these fundamental questions in a series of unexpected places: around our dinner tables, along the aisles of our supermarkets, and in the fields growing our fruits and vegetables. What is more common, after all, than the simple fact that we all need to eat?

Robustness is the ability to deal with stress tests, to act with courage, and to accomplish the necessary while there is time. We live in a world of deficiencies and excesses, and the only miracle - life - exists thanks to balance. Robustness embarks the listener on a hedonist manifesto, a joint venture reconciling the divided domains of science and philosophy.

For a quarter century in more than ninety countries, Habitat for Humanity has built homes with and for the people who are most in need of them, aided by more than a million volunteers - two of the most devoted of whom are former president Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn.

Social Media Marketing 2021: YouTube Advertising is the inclusive, comprehensive, and all essential guide that every content creator needs to become an influencer of millions while simultaneously advertising and building a massive brand while you’re at it. The secrets, techniques, and strategies to grow your channel in this book are everything that you will need to jumpstart your social media power this year.

Are you sick and tired of not being able to make use of one of the world’s most valuable marketing platforms? Have you tried endless other solutions, but nothing seems to work for more than a few weeks? Do you finally want to say goodbye to throwing money away in ineffective marketing plans and discover something that works for you? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. You see, making social media work for your marketing purposes does not have to be difficult.

Communication can be impeded by factors such as shyness, language barrier, poor language skills, and differences in culture. Social skills are essential in the formation of relationships, which also needs excellent communication. To improve overall social skills, one needs to practice the everyday aspects of socialization. These include emotional intelligence, conversation skills, self-confidence, and the ability to make new friends and nurture long-lasting relationships.

Being a teen is stressful enough without anxiety tagging along. Whether it's overthinking every text, stressing about school, or feeling like your brain just won't chill, you're not alone—and you don't have to stay stuck in the worry spiral. Anxiety Relief for Teen Girls is your guide to breaking free from constant stress and self-doubt. This book won't tell you to "just relax." Instead, you'll get practical, science-backed tools to quiet the noise, handle tough emotions, and build confidence in everyday life.

There’s no doubt that technology has made it easier to communicate. It’s also easier to shut someone out when we are confronted with online discourse. Why bother to understand strangers - or even acquaintances - when you can troll them, block them, or just click “Unfriend” and never look back? However briefly satisfying that might be, it’s also potentially eroding one of our most human traits: empathy.

The buildings designed in our lifetimes encapsulate the dreams and aspirations of our culture, while also revealing the sobering realities. Whether modest or monumental, they offer a living history of Britain, symbols of the forces that have shaped our modern landscape and icons in their own right. Iconicon is an enthralling journey around the Britain we have created since 1980: the horrors and delights, the triumphs and failures.

You’ve achieved your dream of becoming a teacher. Now it’s time to thrive in your academic environment. Fostering positive relationships within schools can be more complex than teachers expect. For instance, how do you manage a challenging parent or communicate with a struggling child? What about developing a healthy relationship with your school principal? Building Productive Relationships in a Secondary School Environment breaks down all those potentially tricky situations and explains how to handle them professionally.

Just as your power bill continues to rise, the sun also rises. Why are we letting a renewable resource that beams down on us each day go to waste? Solar energy is no longer a distant dream of the future. It is a real, viable option for America’s power needs, and T.J. Kanczuzewski of Inovateus Solar is mapping out a path for energy independence for anyone looking for clean, renewable power.

In Harnessing Disruption, Sarah E. Kreps—a national security expert and military veteran—offers a fresh, clear-eyed framework for understanding the social and political dynamics that shape technological change. From nuclear weapons to AI, cryptocurrency, and social media, breakthrough innovations rarely arrive without backlash. Disruption is not collapse. History shows it is part of a recurring pattern.