"No major arena of US governance is more elitist than foreign policy. International relations barely surface in election campaigns, and policymakers take little input from Congress. For much of the twentieth century, officials, activists, and academics worked to foster an informed public that would embrace participation in foreign policy as a civic duty.
Every Citizen a Statesman recounts an abandoned effort to create a democratic foreign policy. Taking the lead alongside the State Department were philanthropic institutions like the Ford and Rockefeller foundations and the Foreign Policy Association, a nonprofit founded in 1918. In cities across the country, hundreds of thousands of Americans gathered in homes and libraries to learn and talk about pressing global issues.
But by the 1960s, officials were convinced that strategy in a nuclear world was beyond ordinary people, and foundation support for outreach withered. The local councils increasingly focused on those who were already engaged in political debate and otherwise decried supposed public apathy, becoming a force for the very elitism they set out to combat. The result, David Allen argues, was a chasm between policymakers and the public that has persisted since the Vietnam War, insulating a critical area of decision-making from the will of the people."
"How Do You Train Your Mind to Work For You and Not Against You?
Scott Calloway has a lot going through his head. Family members, psychologists, and doctors see little value in him after he suffers a traumatic head injury. With the help of his aunt, a wise pastor, and a woman desperate for love, he learns how to thrive despite his condition. Along the way, he discovers:
- How to desire the right things
- How to bring stability into the lives of others
- Hold his thoughts captive
- Develop a strong relationship with God through studying His word
A cruel system of ideas presses down on his self-esteem. People who have much to gain from his failure focus on keeping him where he is. Despite everything that tells him his goal is impossible, Scott develops a system for training his subconscious mind. By reading this book, and the worksheets at the story’s end, you will gain the third tool in the process of becoming Emotionally Bulletproof."
"Are Your Relationships Helping You Or Holding You Back?As his own family turns on him, Scott Calloway has trouble answering this question. After saving his aunt from her abusive husband, Scott finds himself managing her construction company. With the danger of becoming a target of his abusive uncle, and those still loyal to him, Scott must learn to:
•Create healthy social circles
•Choose wisely who to lean on for support
Just like Scott, you may find yourself in need of healthy relationships. By joining Scott in this story, you will have the opportunity to learn a rare, often unexplored lesson from the Bible. After experiencing this story, and the worksheets at the book’s end, you will be that much closer to becoming Emotionally Bulletproof."
"Even on the other side of the world, Scott Calloway cannot escape his past.
Scott Calloway, a missionary, wants nothing more than to stay in the Marshall Islands. Surrounded by warm sandy beaches, palm trees, and fellow believers - the islands are the only place he doesn’t feel alone.
However, after a recent shipwreck, and Scott nearly dying in a shark-fishing accident, the politically-minded mission leaders force him to leave.
On his way home to Alaska, Scott discovers the truth of what happened to his uncle Matthew, the only other Christian in his family. He also discovers the three keys to trust, and agonizes over whether to confront his family about what happened.
Regardless of what he decides, those responsible for his uncle’s death may still end up destroying his dysfunctional family from the inside-out."
"Jordan Mitchfield is heir to a media empire worth billions. He also sees and hears things that aren’t there.
Then someone close puts him in an insane asylum against his will.
When it looks like there is no way out but to take his own life, he is stopped. Is it a vision? Is what he’s seeing actually real? Is it even part of this dimension?
Whatever it is, it opens his cell door and throws him into a dangerous time-travel adventure through his memories.
As he goes deeper into the Pool of Echoes, he is forced to confront everything he has ever known, reconstruct his own mental health, and play a role in something much larger than himself.
Fans of contemporary science fiction, action, espionage, Christian fiction, and the psychological genre will dive through each exciting moment.
If you or anyone you know has ever questioned their own self worth, get on board this life-changing thrill-ride. You will never be the same."
"Destiny has brought you here. The cute happy pig on the front cover made you curious about this book and now you are trying to decide if this Mp3 is right for me? So… here goes my sales pitch…In this book, I outline the knowledge and habits required for acquiring financial freedom, as it is essential for happiness. These habits will eventually leave you with the control, time, and freedom to live life on your terms. Many people claim that you can’t buy happiness, but I disagree. Money is a tool that can be used to achieve happiness, and any tool used in the wrong way will be useless and sometimes dangerous. So now you may be speculating whether this is a book about shares, real estate, or cryptocurrency. This book is about all of that, and I also discuss bonds and precious metals as well. Yes, I know it's hard to believe that all of the things which make great conversations at parties are jammed in these pages. I will go into detail about the pros and cons of each investment choice so you can pick a mixture that is right for you. There is no one size fits all approach to investment, as the correct asset allocation depends on your goals, your age, your income, your skills, and your psychology. But that is not all. This is a two-in-one book, as this is also a cheat sheet that provides money-saving tips. So that is my sales pitch, and I hope you give me a shot."
"'Entwickeln Sie mehr Selbstsicherheit und verwirklichen Sie sich selbst positiv und konstruktiv in allen Lebensbereichen mit dem Werk ''Ich schaff das'' vom Bestsellerautor David Allen!
Mit dem Bestseller ''Getting Things Done'' wurde David Allen zum Guru im Bereich Arbeitseffizienz. Im Buch ''Ich schaff das!'' passt er seine GTD-Methode einem Berufsalltag an und gibt ein fundamentales Verständnis für das gesamte Selbstmanagement.
In diesem Buch werden die einzelnen Phasen und Aspekte des Gewinns von Kontrolle und Perspektive dargelegt, die die wichtigsten Selbstmanagementprinzipien sind.
Die Methode von David Allen hilft mit den vielfältigen Erfahrungen und Inputs des Lebens umzugehen, die eigenen Vorhaben zu steuern und schließlich eigenen Lösungen zu trauen. Diese Methode ist verständlich und von jedermann anwendbar. Sie können das Gelernte in jede Situation und Umgebung, die nach mehr Kontrolle und Perspektive verlangt, einbringen. Die GTD-Prinzipien können Sie Ihren Kindern, Ihrem Lebenspartner oder Ihren Kollegen vermitteln und somit in Ihre Alltagskommunikation integrieren.
Dieses Hörbuch enthält keine endgültigen Antworten, sondern glaubwürdige und umsetzbare Ansätze, diese Antworten zu finden. Und wichtiger noch: ''Ich schaff das!'' wird Ihnen die Straßenkarte an die Hand geben, die Ihnen zeigt, wann und wie Sie am besten Ihre Beschlüsse in die Tat umsetzen!
Dieses Buch erschien im englischen Original unter dem Titel “Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and the Business of Life“
(?) 2011 published by arrangement with GABAL Verlag GmbH (P) 2017 ABP Verlag'"
"Do you want additional sources of income outside of your job? If so, you are in luck because this is the greatest book ever written about money and investing according to the author.
It is a guide on what to do with that money that you have left over when you get paid. We give a step by step guide on how to position your money so it grows on itself like a bacterial infection, whilst also shielding itself from extreme market forces.
We talk about shares, bonds, precious metals, cash, real estate and all the other stuff that make great conversations at parties. Spoiler alert, we don’t just tell you to buy houses like everyone else does. We also talk about lifestyle options and methods on how to spend less of your hard-earnt money. We talk about how to structure your investments, so you are protected from market crashes, and also able to benefit from growing markets. If you can stomach it, we even have a guide on how to read a balance sheet when buying shares.
That’s the end of our sales pitch for this book. I hope you buy me."
"The ultimate guide to injury-free running and racing, from renowned sports medicine specialist Vijay Vad with training schedules designed by coach and 2-time NYC Marathon Champion Tom Fleming
Whether you’re learning to run, trying to lower your Personal Record, recovering from injury, or just getting in shape, The New Rules of Running will make you a faster, healthier runner. The only book on running authored by a sports medicine specialist, this informative guide offers:
A primer on running’s most common injuries, emphasizing prevention and recovery, to get you through the grueling training months unscathed.
Essential strengthening exercises, stretches, nutrition, and hydration tips."
"The companion to the blockbuster bestseller, Getting Things Done.
Since its publication in 2001, Getting Things Done has become, as Time magazine put it, 'the defining self-help business book' of the decade. Having inspired millions of readers around the world, it clearly spoke to an urgent need in an increasingly time-pressured society. Now, in the highly anticipated sequel Making It All Work, Allen unlocks the full power of his methods across the entire span of life and work. While Getting Things Done functioned as an essential tool kit, Making It All Work is an invaluable road map, providing both bearings to help you determine where you are in life and directions on how to get to where you want to go."
"Beethoven's Fifth Symphony has come to represent Classical Music and modern Western Culture in general. It was used by the allies and the BBC European Service in WWII as a symbol of victory, since the opening "da-da-da-dum" rhythm happens to translate as the letter "V" in Morse Code. "Imagine a blind painter!" So said Richard Wagner when describing the effect of deafness on a composer. Yet Ludwig van Beethoven was a man with the character to overcome this seemingly incapacitating disability and produce some of the most powerful and beautiful music ever written.This absorbing biodrama features the words of Beethoven and his contemporaries, and includes excerpts from his best known and loved works. Together with an informative and illuminating commentary, it conveys to the listener a fascinating and colourful picture of a musical giant. Credits:Beethoven: Kevin Flood. Other parts: Michael Burrell, Derrick Gilbert. Beethoven portrait Wiki Commons."
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