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Did you know that only 5% of all your decisions are consciously made? Most decisions are made by the subconscious brain, perhaps factually explaining why humans are prone to rash judgment. Listen further to discover more facts that can aid not only your structural and functional understanding of the brain but also help improve your cognitive skills. The human brain is nothing less than a confounding conundrum that has baffled people for centuries.

My name is Dan Mcmann. I am a retired financial advisor and self-help guru who has helped thousands of clients, as well as their children, achieve success. This book is your guide to learning lessons that will enable you to cook for yourself, develop communication and time management skills, as well as stay safe and productive online.

Climate is an informative introduction to the subject of climate change. Written in a clear, accessible manner, this book addresses how people must use energy more efficiently, develop alternative energy sources, and lower emissions technologies.

In The Future of Science Is Female, author and award-winning journalist Zara Stone shares the fascinating, complicated stories of how a diverse group of powerful women got started - from the perspective of those still working it out as they go along. Take 22-year-old Dominique Barnes, a female hero of the oceans. She was worried about all the dolphins and whales killed during shrimp farming, so the marine biologist created a tasty, affordable plant-based shrimp alternative. And she's just one of the sheroes you will discover in The Future of Science Is Female.

A fascinating examination of the real-world possibilities behind famous YA dystopian fiction, and what teens can do to stop them from actually happening. Could the countries of North America collapse in the wake of a series of environmental disasters, as they did in the world of The Hunger Games?...

Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist! The gripping true story of the only women to fly in combat in World War II—from Elizabeth Wein, award-winning author of Code Name Verity In the early years of World War II, Josef Stalin issued an order that made the Soviet Union the first...

Molly Darling wants life to be as simple as wellies and porridge - this is rural Ireland after all. Instead, Mum's hiding in the attic; Dad's run away, leaving only a PowerPoint to explain; her sister has a ham sandwich for a fiance; there's a boy and the silence; her BFF will stop at nothing to go viral; and the chickens are missing. It's enough to make any girl cantankerous. But she'll fix it all. Easy, right?

Step into the world of activism with Hannah Testa, a youth activist fighting to protect our oceans from single-use plastics through political action and grassroot campaigning. “Brief yet inspirational, this story will galvanize youth to use their voices for change.”—Kirkus Reviews “A...

In a world of haves and have nots, where petty crime is punishable by death and magic is forbidden, a deadly contest unfolds in secret. Twelve competitors are mysteriously invited. The winner gets one wish. For Briar Bishop, this means saving her brother from execution by guillotine, and she’s not going to let anything or anyone get in her way. Especially not Leo Davenbrook, a mischievous flirt and the handsome High Prince. He's grown up with everything she never had and his very presence threatens her chance at survival.

Master the AP Biology exam—without the burnout. Are you overwhelmed trying to memorize every term, every process, and every diagram in AP Biology? Do you wish someone would just tell you what’s actually going to be on the test—and how to remember it? Tired of flipping between vocab lists, notes, and confusing diagrams? We get it—and this guide was made for you.

Are you suffocating under the crushing weight of expectations? Drowning in a sea of anxiety as adulthood looms? Feeling like a fish out of water when it comes to managing money? It's time to navigate the turbulent waters of adolescence with unshakeable confidence!

Delve into the history of the fifty-year struggle to save birds from fashion’s exploitation and discover how this fight sparked animal rights activism world-wide. In the late 1800s, feathers were the height of fashion in the West. They were expensive so wearing a hat with plumage conveyed a...

Justin is a typical teenager, dodging school bullies and waging an endless war with his parents. But when he discovers Ursula and Brutus-two sibling black bears being kept in horrific conditions at a nearby zoo-his life begins to change. He finds a cause that ignites his passion and an animal sanctuary willing to take the bears. But there's a catch: he'll have to cover the quarter-million-dollar cost.

Whether it’s playing through blockbuster-esque adventures, diving deep into hidden bits of story and lore, or building relationships that change the fate of the world itself, video games are bringing stories to life in ways that are immediate, interactive, and immersive. Focusing on some of the best and most memorable experiences in gaming, The Greatest Stories Ever Played examines the relationship between gaming and storytelling in a new way.

In May 1869, the U.S. railroad network unified when the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads came together in Promontory, Utah. The Transcontinental Railroad: The Gateway to the West discusses this important milestone in the expansion of the United States and its impact on the nation, both positive and negative. This book tells how the east-west railroad played an integral role in opening western markets to the residents of the eastern United States, but it also examines how the railroad led to the demise of many American Indian groups in the West.

An informative introduction to Darwin's discovery. In his groundbreaking book Natural Selection, Charles Darwin explained his theory that evolution is driven by adaptation of species to their environmental surroundings.

The essential pocket primer on climate change that will leave an indelible impact on everyone who reads it. “Jahren asks the central question of our time: how can we learn to live on a finite planet?" —Elizabeth Kolbert, New York Times bestselling author of The Sixth Extinction "The...

Through her pranks, sketches, and videos about everyday life, Jenn has become a mouthpiece for millennials and one of YouTube's fastest rising stars! Jenn McAllister, better known as JennxPenn, has been obsessed with making videos since she found her parents' video camera at the age of eight. A shy child, Jenn turned to film because, unlike with life, you can always have a do-over. Really Professional Internet Person offers both an insider's guide to building a successful YouTube channel and an intimate portrait of the surreality of insta-fame.

When Liv entered a contest to code an advanced AI, she never anticipated what her creation might become-Breck is thoughtful, self-aware, and incredibly. . .human. And she certainly never intended for him to learn the truth about his existence or the fact that his world ends when the contest closes in six days.

Curious about how your smartphone seems to read your mind or how video games adapt to your play style? Welcome to the world of Machine Learning, the force behind these marvels and more. "Machine Learning Made Fun: The Teen Edition" is here to demystify this cutting-edge tech for everyone—no PhD required!