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The story of the Incas is a powerful one, and their legacy remains a potent influence in the Andes of South America. In this insightful lecture series, Columbia University professor Terence D'Altroy focuses on Inca life at the height of the empire, the society's origins, its military, religion, ruling structure, and finally, the Inca legacy today.

That statistic above—10 percent of the population owns almost 70 percent of the wealth in America—it’s not just some made-up number copied off some random site.

This book will open your eyes to the pitfalls of perception, and help you build a foundation for trust that elevates organizational performance... so you can make your data and AI initiatives succeed where others fail. Data, Strategy, Culture & Power is a must-listen for anyone who works with (or uses) data, analytics, and AI in today's complex organizations.

There are a host of neuroscientific explanations for why laughter makes us feel so great. Laughter triggers "feel good" chemicals in the brain which activate opiate receptors throughout your body and mind. Creating a workplace culture in which laughter is not only allowed but expected is an important step in building the trust, openness, authenticity, storytelling, and teamwork (TOAST) that are essential to any healthy collaborative environment.

The Book of Faith: 100 Stories of Faith from Ordinary People Like You and Me is an audiobook of testimonials that chronicles real stories of ordinary people who had to step out on faith when it was all they had left. Award-winning news journalist and preacher N. D. Cole is the world’s first to personally interview, photograph, and write the testimonials of 100 ordinary people from across the nation and abroad, who had to step out on faith when it was all they had left. The Book of Faith was written to be a modern version of Hebrews Chapter 11 in the Bible.

Taught in an accessible and thoughtful manner, this audio course gives you a deeper understanding of the history of antisemitism as well as a lesson in the strength of the human spirit. In The History of the Holocaust, you’ll reflect on the political, cultural, social, economic, religious, military, and broad historical context in which the extermination of more than five million Jews and other minorities occurred.

Fortified with common sense and Biblical wisdom, Trumbull's straightforward guide has established its place as a classic work in the field of child rearing. Written over 100 years ago, it is completely free of modernist influence. After all, Freud had not yet developed his theories of the subconscious; Pavlov and Skinner had not yet introduced to educators their animal-training techniques known as behaviorism; Dewey's Religious (i.e. Secular) Humanism had not overtaken the public schools; and Dr. Benjamin Spock had not published his dangerous book on child training.

Zielgruppe: Lernende in der Grundstufe auf dem Niveau A1 - A2. Das Idealpaar, gibt es das? Was ist am 24. Oktober passiert? Und warum hat jemand eine schlaflose Nacht? In 15 kurzen, überschaubaren Lesetexten erzählt Leonhard Thoma Geschichten von Menschen, die den Leser überraschen. Die Texte sind mit Fotos illustriert, die sowohl als Verständnishilfe als auch als Gesprächsanlass genutzt werden können.

Known for his journalism, biographies and novels, A. N. Wilson turns a merciless searchlight on his own early life, his experience of sexual abuse, his catastrophic mistakes in love (sacred and profane) and his life in Grub Street—as a prolific writer. The audiobook begins with his heart-torn present-day visits to Katherine, now for decades his ex-wife, who has slithered into the torments of dementia. At every turn of this reminiscence, Wilson is baffled by his earlier self—whether he is flirting with unsuitable lovers or with the idea of the priesthood.

As health professional with 20 years of experience, I have worked through SARS-1 outbreak in 2002 and SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in 2020. This book is the result of my personal research into COVID-19 in order to make an informed decision for myself and my family. My goal is to share my research with you so that you can make an informed decision for yourself.

From his difficult childhood on the poor side of town to his rise as a multiple Grammy-winning artist, Kirk Franklin’s Church Boy is a personal story of unwavering faith, remarkable talent, and unyielding perseverance. His narrative is a testament to how God can transform pain and adversity into sources of strength and joy. In this gripping account, Franklin shares the pivotal moments that shaped his faith, including a dramatic ten-foot fall from a darkened stage in November 1996.

A collection of quick morning and evening prayers that will enrich your commitment to God and personal connection to the Christian tradition and the entire church, A Morning and Evening Prayerbook provides a framework for prayerful devotions with two prayers for each day of the year. The morning prayers are ideal for encouraging your heart for the approaching day's activities and challenges while the evening prayers will help you close each day with reverence, gratitude, and reflection.

Shopping for a car? Here’s the 50 most likely situations you’ll encounter and how to handle them! There’s no fluff in these well-crafted, easy-to-consume 50 nuggets of knowledge you will need as part of your car-purchasing project. Take the advice of a car sales professional with more than a decade in the car business.

Caleb Marshal was born with a pair of antlers, and despite having an abundance of magic, can't use any of it - thanks to a curse. Since he's majoring in magical theory at college, this is a bit of a problem. Breaking his curse, however, throws him into danger. Caleb must deal with his new powers, supernatural threats, and an ever more complicated love life. All while trying to balance a job and maintain his GPA!

When someone develops an addiction, the brain craves the reward of the substance. This is due to the intense stimulation of the brain’s reward system. In response, many continue use of the substance, unlocking a host of euphoric feelings and strange behavioral traits. Long-term addiction can have severe outcomes, such as brain damage, and can even result in death.

Gordon Wright has distilled over a decade of best practices he has developed, used, and tested on the dealership showroom sales floor into this training manual and step-by-step guide. You will learn the principles and approaches he used to build a new and successful sales career in the car business following 25+ years working in corporate marketing and sales roles. It’s time for you to reach your potential and discover how to supercharge your car sales career and become a showroom executive.

In 1971 and 1972, a deadly predator stalked the streets of the nation’s capital. His targets were young girls who he kidnapped, raped, and left their remains along busy roadways in plain view. Some of his victims he held captive for days, others only a few minutes. Seven victims ranging from the ages of 10 to 18 died in his hands. Then, as mysteriously as he started, the Freeway Phantom stopped.

Apprenez les mots et les expressions les plus importants pour la vie quotidienne et les voyages grâce au cours audio "L'anglais américain pour tous". Plus de 1300 mots et expressions sont arrangés par thèmes, résumés en chapitres et transmettent de façon authentique les bases fondamentales de la langue. Ainsi, vous pouvez vous concentrer sur l'apprentissage des mots et expressions relatifs à certains sujets comme "les bases", "voyage", "banque", ou "moyens de communication".

Apprenez les mots et les expressions les plus importants pour la vie quotidienne et les voyages grâce au cours audio " L'anglais pour tous ". Plus de 1300 mots et expressions sont arrangés par thèmes, résumés en chapitres et transmettent de façon authentique les bases fondamentales de la langue. Ainsi, vous pouvez vous concentrer sur l’apprentissage des mots et expressions relatifs à certains sujets comme "les bases", "voyage", "banque", ou "moyens de communication".

Edward Snowden riskierte alles, um das System der Massenüberwachung durch die US-Regierung aufzudecken. Jetzt erzählt er seine Geschichte. "Mein Name ist Edward Snowden. Sie halten dieses Buch in Händen, weil ich etwas getan habe, das für einen Mann in meiner Position sehr gefährlich ist: Ich habe beschlossen, die Wahrheit zu sagen." Mit 29 Jahren schockiert Edward Snowden die Welt: Als Datenspezialist und Geheimnisträger für NSA und CIA deckt er auf, dass die US-Regierung heimlich das Ziel verfolgt, jeden Anruf, jede SMS und jede E-Mail zu überwachen.