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In 1949, Ron Losee, a young Yale Medical School graduate, headed west with his wife and small daughter to begin the practice of medicine. They settled in Ennis, Montana, in a log cabin that also became their office and lab. Patients made themselves at home in the living room. One small bag held all their medical equipment. It was a proud moment when a patient first called Losee "Doc." His fee on that occasion was three dollars.

What made Franklin Delano Roosevelt an effective leader? His policies and decisions changed our nation’s and the world’s history. But more than his skill as a savvy politician and progressive thinker, FDR’s ability to directly and eloquently voice his thoughts on national concerns, social change, and humanity spoke to and reached the hearts of his people. In this selection of quotes drawn from his speeches and papers, FDR’s observations and opinions cover everything from faith, war, and peace, to religion, freedom, and the very definition of what it is to be an American.

When Lieutenant Corban McAlister returned from Afghanistan, he was awarded with the gold Medal of Honor for his heroic deeds whilst serving in the military. If only he felt as heroic. Despite the fact that he saved so many lives, he had to also deal with loss. Ridden with guilt, he was slipping further into depression. And with the arrival of his ex-girlfriend Alley Jamison, things changed drastically.

This guide offers candid and detailed descriptions of the challenges confronting the law student and provides concrete, workable suggestions on how to cope with them. The guide begins with a candid discussion of whether law school is a good choice for you. We explain why law school is probably not worthwhile to spend three expensive years while you figure out what you want to do with your life. After that, we provide guidance on choosing a law school that suits your particular goals and needs.

Since the days of the early church there has been controversy about the gifts of the Spirit. In this series, Rick Joyner provides clear instruction and scriptural guidance in the use of the gifts of the Spirit.

Rather than celebrating warfare, 50 Battles That Changed the World looks at clashes the author believes have had the most profound impact on world history. Listed in order of their relevance to the modern world, they range from the ancient past to the present day and span the globe many times over.

In this blast from the past, Leaf exposes the lies and busts the myths propagated by the liberal establishment. Did you know that the civil-rights movement did little to improve the lives of average African Americans and that most Americans actively supported the Vietnam War and the draft?

A major new biography of Washington, and the first to explore his engagement with American slavery When George Washington wrote his will, he made the startling decision to set his slaves free; earlier he had said that holding slaves was his "only unavoidable subject of regret." In this...

This is the audiobook millions of Rick Steves fans have been waiting for! A journal of Rick's favorite European stories, his traveling life, and how he started his business, all told in that funny, down-to-earth style that makes Rick America's favorite travel writer. Rick Steves' Postcards from Europe takes you on a European vacation, complete with the sights, sounds, tastes, and people of Europe, without ever leaving that comfy sofa or the relative safety of your own car.

The Secrets of Sports Psychology Revealed by Rick Wolff, one of the pioneers in the field of sports psychology, is based upon his many years of clinical, hands-on work with top professional and amateur athletes in a variety of sports. He provides real insight into what does - and doesn’t - work.

Dietro le parole si nascondono interi universi: parole come "evoluzione" o "apocalisse" nascondono molto più di ciò che mostrano. Termini quali "felicità" e "vita" sono molto più ricche dell'uso quotidiano che ne facciamo. Roberto Mercadini e Rick DuFer raccontano quegli universi e quella ricchezza, nel tentativo di innamorarsi e far innamorare del linguaggio, delle idee e delle parole. "Simulazione, Svelare, Satira." Simulare e pensare sono due azioni che si somigliano molto. Perché simulare potrebbe non significare nascondere, ma... svelare!

Dietro le parole si nascondono interi universi: parole come "evoluzione" o "apocalisse" nascondono molto più di ciò che mostrano. Termini quali "felicità" e "vita" sono molto più ricche dell'uso quotidiano che ne facciamo. Roberto Mercadini e Rick DuFer raccontano quegli universi e quella ricchezza, nel tentativo di innamorarsi e far innamorare del linguaggio, delle idee e delle parole. "Apocalisse, Catastrofe, Tragedia." La fine del mondo ci spaventa eppure ci attrae. Cos'è l'apocalisse se non uno specchio?

Dietro le parole si nascondono interi universi: parole come "evoluzione" o "apocalisse" nascondono molto più di ciò che mostrano. Termini quali "felicità" e "vita" sono molto più ricche dell'uso quotidiano che ne facciamo. Roberto Mercadini e Rick DuFer raccontano quegli universi e quella ricchezza, nel tentativo di innamorarsi e far innamorare del linguaggio, delle idee e delle parole. "Futuro, Progresso, Tecnologia." Il domani ci atterrisce e ci attira. E pur essendo la nostra inevitabile opportunità è anche un pericolo a cui andiamo incontro.

Dietro le parole si nascondono interi universi: parole come "evoluzione" o "apocalisse" nascondono molto più di ciò che mostrano. Termini quali "felicità" e "vita" sono molto più ricche dell'uso quotidiano che ne facciamo. Roberto Mercadini e Rick DuFer raccontano quegli universi e quella ricchezza, nel tentativo di innamorarsi e far innamorare del linguaggio, delle idee e delle parole. "Comunicazione, Interpretare, Storia." Parlare, trasmettere, informare. La comunicazione è tutto questo e molto altro.

Dietro le parole si nascondono interi universi: parole come "evoluzione" o "apocalisse" nascondono molto più di ciò che mostrano. Termini quali "felicità" e "vita" sono molto più ricche dell'uso quotidiano che ne facciamo. Roberto Mercadini e Rick DuFer raccontano quegli universi e quella ricchezza, nel tentativo di innamorarsi e far innamorare del linguaggio, delle idee e delle parole. "Felicità, Stoico, Indifferenza." La felicità è un elemento sfuggente della vita umana: cosa vuol dire essere davvero felici?

Dietro le parole si nascondono interi universi: parole come "evoluzione" o "apocalisse" nascondono molto più di ciò che mostrano. Termini quali "felicità" e "vita" sono molto più ricche dell'uso quotidiano che ne facciamo. Roberto Mercadini e Rick DuFer raccontano quegli universi e quella ricchezza, nel tentativo di innamorarsi e far innamorare del linguaggio, delle idee e delle parole. "Parola, Nome, Incantesimo." Le parole sono tutte preziose: la magia intorno ai nomi, gli incantesimi che li fanno vivere, e c'è molto di più, dietro le parole, di ciò che esse dicono.

From periwigs and knee breeches to the 24-hour news cycle and presidential tweets, the fascinating and colorful stories of the 45 incumbents are a powerful lens through which to view US history and get insight into the present. Taking listeners on a fact-filled journey through two centuries, this book examines how each individual obtained their dream (or nightmare) position, what they stood for (or against), achieved (or didn't), and how their actions affected the country - for better or worse.

Every day across America, consumers face issues with credit cards, mortgages, car loans, and student loans. When they are cheated or mistreated, all too often they hit a brick wall against the financial companies. People are fed up with being run over by big corporations, and few have the resources or expertise to fight back on their own. It is no wonder consumers feel powerless: they are outgunned every step of the way. Since 1970, the financial industry has doubled in size. It is the biggest source of campaign contributions....

In Bosom Friends: The Intimate World of James Buchanan and William Rufus King, Thomas J. Balcerski explores the lives of these two politicians and discovers one of the most significant collaborations in American political history. He traces the parallels in the men's personal and professional lives before elected office, including their failed romantic courtships and the stories they told about them. Unlikely companions from the start, they lived together as congressional messmates in a Washington, DC, boardinghouse and became close confidantes. 

How did America end up with a leader who acts so crudely and despotically, and counter to our democratic principles? Why do his followers stick with him, even when he acts against their interests? John Dean, a man with a history of standing up to autocratic presidents, joins with Bob Altemeyer, a psychology professor with a unique area of expertise: authoritarianism. Together, using psychological diagnostic tools, as well as exclusive research and analysis from the Monmouth University Polling Institute, the authors provide us with an eye-opening understanding of the Trump phenomenon.