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In John Wooden: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball's Greatest Coaches, you will learn the inspirational story of arguably the greatest coach of the 20th century, John Wooden. Few coaches carry the same esteem as Wooden, known for not only being a highly effective coach, but also a mentor and friend to his players. Wooden consistently led by example by inspiring his players to build strong habits both on and off the court.

Outposts on the Frontier reveals how the Soviets and the Americans combined strengths to build space stations over the past 50 years. At the heart of these scientific advances are people of both greatness and modesty. Jay Chladek documents the historical tapestry of the people, the early attempts at space station programs, and how astronauts and engineers have contributed to and shaped the ISS in surprising ways.

Have you ever wondered how we came into being? Have you ever looked in the sky and marveled at the stars? This introduction to space gives you a foundation to explore whatever sparks your interest within this magnificent universe of ours. All this and more is available in this astronomy book. This book on astronomy is a perfect introduction to finding the truth out about wormholes, black holes, and the planets that surround us. Have you ever wondered what is out there? What about if there are more planets out there that we don't know about?

In The Invocation, a supernatural thriller, Kenna Trigg and three of her friends from the fourth grade manage to befriend a spirit named Mia, who died in her late teens in a drowning accident, using a Ouija board. Cotter, a malevolent spirit who had been a con man and criminal in life, tricks Kenna and her friends into releasing him into our world by posing as Mia. Cotter has the ability to take control and possess people he comes across.

Have you ever had dreams of winning the lottery? I am pretty sure most people have. However, many don't believe it is a real possibility. That is where this book comes in. Having used the Law of Attraction to transform my own life, I have decided to share my secrets to help others create the life of their dreams. Statistically, winning the lottery is one of the most difficult things to achieve, but these odds can be stacked into our favor by learning to use certain techniques.

In April 1804, Captains Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their men pushed off into the Missouri River at St Louis and began their great voyage of discovery. They clawed their way against the current in a large keelboat and canoes into what was for Americans a vast empty hole on the map, known only to the indigenous tribes living there.

The Kennedys rose from the slums of Boston to become one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in the United States, but their journey had not been an easy one. Of Joe Kennedy’s nine children, two were killed in plane crashes, two were assassinated in public office, one was institutionalized, and one had his political career ruined by an accident that resulted in the death of a young campaign worker. These and other tragedies have given rise to the legend of the “Kennedy Curse”, but this audiobook aims to reveal that there was no curse at all.

Andy Lorenzo has no family, few friends, and poor social skills and drinks and gambles far too much. But in a time when demons are becoming increasingly more brazen and powerful, he has one skill that makes demons cower in fear from him - he is the greatest exorcist the world has ever known.

From the number one best-selling author of Travelers and Explorers That Pushed the Boundaries of the Known World comes an exciting new look at historical figures that overcame unimaginable adversity and the inspirational stories they have left behind for us. This audiobook looks at 10 people throughout history who rose to greatness against all odds. Their stories still inspire us today to stop making excuses and discover how much we can really accomplish when we rise up against life's challenges.

They say every cat has nine lives. This one has a voice. The Lord of This Household is a hilarious, heartwarming, and relentlessly clever memoir narrated by a self‑appointed feline sovereign who has tolerated his human “staff” for far too long. From the sacred Treaty of the Food Bowl to...

Discover the naughty, exotic, and erotic truths about why Hedonism II sports the highest repeat guest rate of any Caribbean resort and how to get in on the action. The Naked Truth About Hedonism II are chock-full of stories that keep you grinning about mishaps in the huge nude hot tub, games on the nude beach (beyond ring toss), and folks on a quest for a heated eternity. After a trip to Hedo, you’ll come home with stories you can’t tell vanilla friends, sand where you least expect it, and the widest smile ever.

Are you curious about how the world has evolved to where it is today? Do you wish you made a better understanding of how all of the world is connected to each other? The history of the world can fascinate even the least interested party. For thousands of years, every culture and civilization has looked to the past to learn from history. History can inspire, teach, and provide an explanation for how things and institutions have come to be.

Whether you are in charge of managing the social media channels of a large company or a small business, or even if you’re simply trying to grow your personal brand, adding Instagram into your digital strategy is a must!

Samuel Clemens first encountered the Bermuda Islands in 1867 on a return voyage from the Holy Land and found them much to his liking. One of the most isolated spots in the world, Bermuda offered the writer a refuge from his harried and sometimes sad existence on the mainland, and this island paradise called him back another seven times. Clemens found that Bermuda’s beauty, pace, weather, and company were just the medicine he needed, and its seafaring culture with few connections to the outside world appealed to his love of travel by water.

The story follows the trail of government research past the Manhattan Project and pulls that team of famous physicists to work on Project Rainbow, an outgrowth of secret research during World War II. Real history and real science make this story compelling and not easily dismissed even by UFO reports' most cynical critics. The evidence eventually leads to answer the big questions: what brought the visitors, why have they stayed, what do they want?

In this light-hearted tale intended to leave the listener happy, a friendless physics professor in his mid-30s, still a virgin, relates how he traveled back to December 1941 in his time machine, seeking to become a national hero by destroying the Japanese fleet which bombed Pearl Harbor. Against all odds, he succeeds. Instead of being hailed as a hero, he is arrested and sentenced to death by a US Navy Court Martial for mistakenly attacking the Japanese vessels before they launched their attack.

In the long hot summer of '88, the author packed up his motorcycle and pulled out of the garage with no destination or return date in mind. The year 1988 would prove to be the worst drought since the dustbowl of the 1930s. Yellowstone would burn, Ronald Reagan would shake his fist at the Evil Empire, and the author, oblivious to it all, hit the road and never looked back. That trip would consume the entire summer, logging over 12,000 miles from sea to sea and back.

After a doomsday virus wipes out most of the human population, all of the world governments fall, and John Madison, considered to be a madman by some and a savior by others, has seized control of the world after manufacturing a vaccine for this deadly virus. His rule is tyrannical and brutal. Rebel groups around the planet form in order to oppose him and his new vision of leadership.

In the fifth millennium, Humanity has made it... ... they have settled the galaxy! This feat was only possible through the help of the Kantaki, insectoid aliens who possess the technology of faster-than-light space travel. Two superpowers, the Consortium and the Alliance, rule over the vast human empire. In the year 421 of the new era, the leader of the Consortium, Rungard Valdorian, wants only one thing: to become immortal, as the biological treatments that prolong his life no longer have an effect. Though he's wealthy beyond imagination, it isn't enough to buy more time.

You don't need a budget. You need a breakthrough. Let's be honest: traditional finance advice doesn't work for you. "Max out your 401(k)"? You're wondering how to pay next month's electric bill. "Invest in real estate"? You'd settle for a savings account that doesn't get drained by the 15th...