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When we think about viruses, we think about diseases such as the flu. For the most part, the flu comes and goes—the body is able to fight it. For some, it can be deadly. There are of course more dangerous viruses out there such as Ebola that in some cases kills 90 percent of those infected. In today's world, viruses can spread very quickly and it's for this reason we must be vigilant. Carl Zimmer in his book A Planet of Viruses discusses what viruses are and why they are so hard to eradicate. He also explains how not all viruses are bad and are, in fact, vital to our survival. Enjoy!

There is no doubt that the economic crisis of 2008 was one of the worst in recorded history. It was scary times. What is even scarier still is the fact that it's only a matter of time before another crisis will occur. In Thomas E. Wood's book Meltdown, he makes the case that the US Government was to blame for the 2008 meltdown and asks how the government can insure it doesn't happen again. In this edition of Summary Shorts, we will analyze and summarize the ideas put forth in Meltdown and learn how a future financial crisis can be avoided.

This short summary and analysis covers the 33 key secrets of ancient Europe and Rome. The secrets and synopsis are extracted from the famous book Meditations, written by the emperor Marcus Aurelius. Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (AD 121-180) was emperor of Rome from AD 161 till his death in AD 180. He was notable among Roman emperors, as he was a devotee of the study and practice of philosophy. History implies that Marcus also served as a priest to the Roman state religion.

Instead, we have already read This Town and pulled out some of the key take-away points and insights to give you a comprehensive chapter-by-chapter summary & review. In doing so, unfortunately we do not have the space to include all of the many important ideas and anecdotes found in This Town. To get it all, you should first order the full audiobook.

Hiring is a major concern for companies, who face tough times. The job market has changed, and things are even tougher for the job seeker, with such trends as: cutbacks, mass layoffs, downsizing, and offshoring. It is harder to find a good job and to stay employed. Being unemployed is stressful, with worries about self-worth, income, and the future. You need a competitive edge when applying for jobs, in addition to the knowledge and skills required for the position.

Born in Sag Harbor, Long Island, Prentice Mulford sailed to San Francisco on a clipper in 1856 and remained for 16 years. He left for a long tour of Europe in 1872 and then settled in New York City where he became known as a lecturer, author of poems and essays, and a columnist for the New York Daily Graphic (a serial). He's credited with building the body of knowledge of the philosophy known as New Thought.

AudioLearn's Philosophy Classics is proud to present Plato's dialog The Protagoras.

In the sixth century BC, Pherekydes of Syros, the reputed teacher of Pythagoras and contemporary of Thales and Anaximander (born 610 BC), wrote a book about the birth of the gods and the origin of the cosmos. Considered one of the first prose works of Greek literature, Pherekydes' book survives only in fragments, while the teachings of Pythagoras permeate all scientific and spiritual boundaries.

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Ciudadanía Americana ¡Hecho Fácil! Todo el inglés que usted necesita saber para el nuevo examen de naturalización Para que sea aún más fácil, ¡el inglés está escrito en español! ¡El examen de ciudadanía cambió! Ya no son solamente las 100 preguntas típicas de historia, el nuevo examen de naturalización contiene preguntas sobre temas como.

Weekends are usually glorious times for little Maddie. She usually completes her homework on Fridays after she gets home from school so she has a worry-free weekend full of fun and games. Well, this weekend was very different. Maddie spent the whole weekend writing and studying because of a big exam coming up on Monday, and she was stressing out because she felt she wasn't ready, even after days of endless preparation.

Don't miss this summary of Thomas L. Friedman's eye-opening look at the current state of the world, Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations. In his book, Friedman explores the accelerating changes affecting our world and offers concrete advice for how we need to adapt. This SUMOREADS summary provides key takeaways and analysis from the original book to help you quickly absorb his profound wisdom.

TheSummary Report.com proudly presents a summary of Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: The Mavericks Who Plotted Hitler's Defeat! Learn about the secret British agency that may have saved WWII!

This book discusses the idea that the American university and its college professors are not a way to inspire students to be original and creative thinkers.

This is both an assessment tool and an aid to probe into your dog's brain to see whether they may suffer from a cognitive impairment. This also provides some potential modifications surrounding how you can aid your canine companion.

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