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42) Bloody genius
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"At the local state university, two feuding departments have faced off on the battleground of PC culture. Each carries their views to extremes that may seem absurd, but highly educated people of sound mind and good intentions can reasonably disagree, right? Then someone winds up dead, and Virgil Flowers is brought in to investigate...and he soon comes to realize he's dealing with people who, on this one particular issue, are functionally crazy. Among...
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"Stone Barrington has faced intrigue before and come out clean on the other side, but this latest turn of events might be too scandalous even for him"--
"Stone Barrington is enjoying a round of golf in Key West when the game is violently interrupted--and it seems as if the target of the disturbance may have been one of his fellow players, the brilliant businesswoman behind a software startup on the cutting edge of technology. Soon, it becomes clear...
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"Young Hiram Walker was born into bondage--and lost his mother and all memory of her when he was a child--but he is also gifted with a mysterious power. Hiram almost drowns when he crashes a carriage into a river, but is saved from the depths by a force he doesn't understand, a blue light that lifts him up and lands him a mile away. This strange brush with death forces a new urgency on Hiram's private rebellion. Spurred on by his improvised plantation...
46) Redwall
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When the peaceful life of ancient Redwall Abbey is shattered by the arrival of the evil rat Cluny and his villainous hordes, Matthias, a young mouse, determines to find the legendary sword of Martin the Warrior which, he is convinced, will help Redwall's inhabitants destroy the enemy.
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"Isaiah is now the big man of the house. But it's a lot harder than his dad made it look. His little sister, Charlie, asks too many questions, and Mama's gone totally silent. Good thing Isaiah can count on his best friend, Sneaky, who always has a scheme for getting around the rules. Plus, his classmate Angel has a few good ideas of her own--once she stops hassling Isaiah. And when things get really tough, there's Daddy's journal, filled with stories...
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"When Lane Coolman's car is bashed from behind on the road to the Florida Keys, what appears to be an innocent accident is anything but (this is Hiaasen!). Behind the wheel of the offending car is Merry Mansfield--the eponymous Razor Girl--so named for her unique, eye-popping addition to what might be an otherwise unexciting scam. But, of course--this is Hiaasen!--the scam is only the very beginning of a situation that's going to spiral crazily out...
49) What about Will
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Trace Reynolds has always looked up to his brother, mostly because Will, who is five years older, has never looked down on him. When Will was knocked out cold during a football game, resulting in a brain injury, everything changed. Sixteen months later their family is still living under the weight of the incident that left Will with a facial tic, depression, and an anger he cannot always control, culminating in their parents' divorce. And Will is...
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Learn the secrets of being a superboss, from motivating employees to driving successful results. Discover how to foster creativity and top performance in your team every day.
What makes certain business leaders so effective at motivating and inspiring their teams? How do they promote their top talent? And how can you become a “superboss” like them? These questions and others are answered in this audio course, which covers the essentials for becoming...
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Learn the basics of how to achieve financial independence and retire early, from Grant Sabatier, founder of MillennialMoney.com and author of Financial Freedom.
Wish you had the money to quit your job and retire sooner to focus on what you really love doing? It’s not as unrealistic as you think. In this audio course, learn some of the fundamental rules for making the money you need more quickly to live the life you want. Find out the financials...
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Asking for help is one of the most important skills you can master. Find out how to stop struggling on your own and start getting the resources you need to succeed.
Join Wayne Baker, professor of business administration at the University of Michigan and author of All You Have To Do Is Ask, as he teaches you how to make the powerful skill of asking for what you need a daily habit. Learn how to decide on your goals and determine what you need to achieve...
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Discover a powerful, easy-to-use framework for identifying and addressing your most important business needs.
If you’re new to business management, one of the biggest challenges you’re likely to face is not knowing what’s what. That includes your business problems and various pain points, many of which you can’t even see, let alone identify, assess, or solve—so what are you going to do? If you’ve ever started your own business, you probably...
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Explore proven, science-based strategies for closing deals, driving enterprise sales, and building a successful business.
If you’ve ever blundered a sales deal or lost a client just before closing, then you know exactly what it feels like when something goes wrong with your pitch. But how do you pinpoint what you were missing? What changes could you have made to close that deal? In this audio-only course, best-selling author and sales expert David...
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Learn how to polish pitches and presentations by keeping your delivery under three minutes, telling your story clearly and succinctly, and grabbing your audience’s attention.
Want to deliver a pitch or presentation that grabs your audience and makes an impression? You can do it. But you have to plan it out if you want to reach an audience with a short attention span. That’s where the 3-minute rule comes in. It reminds you that less is always...
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Explore the power of doubling down, betting on yourself, and developing successful strategies to propel you into the next phase of your career.
You’re working harder than ever at your job, with longer hours, less support, and more responsibilities. You keep trying to get ahead in your career, but it doesn’t feel like you’re going anywhere. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. But you can’t lose hope and give up now. Join award-winning business...
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Learn to identify, assess, and leverage your motivation code to create positive, productive change.
Have you ever wondered what it is that drives you to work in the particular way you do? Motivation—therein lies the answer, the hidden force that’s unique to you. And if you can figure out how to better identify and assess the power of your own motivation, you can also leverage it to great effect and make positive changes at work and in your personal...
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Learn the essentials of money management from financial expert Jill Schlesinger. Find out how to create a financial plan, get trustworthy advice, invest like a pro, and more.
What’s the best way to invest your money? Should you hire a professional to manage it? How often should you review finances? Jill Schlesinger, best-selling author of The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money, answers these questions and others in this audio course,...
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Get essential insights and lessons on how women in business can network and negotiate better and get the feedback needed to elevate their careers to a new level of success.
Get essential insights and lessons on how women in business can network and negotiate better and get the feedback needed to elevate their careers to a new level of success. Can professional women break through the glass ceiling? And can they do it without following the restrictive...
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Explore strategies to grow your customer base by using talk triggers and word-of-mouth marketing.
It seems like everyone is talking about digital marketing these days, as if the entire consumer landscape had suddenly changed. But the fact is, word-of-mouth marketing is still one of the most powerful ways for you to reach your customers. Why then aren’t more companies investing in scaling their word-of-mouth campaigns? Why aren’t they prioritizing...