Travels with NPR host David Greene along the Trans-Siberian Railroad capture an overlooked, idiosyncratic Russia in the age of Putin.Far away from the trendy cafés, designer boutiques, and political protests and crackdowns in Moscow, the real Russia exists.Midnight in Siberia chronicles David Greene’s journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway, a 6,000-mile cross-country trip from Moscow to the Pacific port of Vladivostok. In quadruple-bunked cabins and...

Which Future? will change forever the possibilities you imagine for the future. Relentless climate disruption and severe societal inequities threaten Earth's well-being and humanity's future. But are chaotic, dystopian scenarios inevitable? Not if we recognize our collective choices as the very foundation of these destructive forces. Which Future? presents a bold, provocative alternative to conventional thinking, based on an imaginative synthesis of 21st century cognitive...

The Ultimate Guide to Medical Internet Marketing contains essential information that every practice should incorporate for successful patient acquisition. In this updated second edition, Dr. David Greene lays out the basics of the internet, search engines and websites along with techniques every practice needs for online success. Currently, outside of "word of mouth" referrals, online marketing is the most cost effective acquisition method for new patients. There are many places to reach i...

Who controls today’s conversation about what education should be in the classroom? Bill Gates? Arne Duncan? Michelle Rhee? Media? Politiicans? Who has gained more and more control of what actually goes on in the classroom? Bill Gates? Arne Duncan? Michelle Rhee? Media? Polticians? Why? Where are the voices of the thousands of talented and loved teachers whose classrooms should be models of what works regardless of the socioeconomic environment they are located. I am but one of many. Each of u...

Only 13 percent of real estate agents make it past five years in the industry. Set yourself apart with the skills experts use to succeed!Real estate sales can be a lucrative and flexible way to earn a great living—but it’s not as straightforward as a W-2 job. Most agents lack the necessary mentorship, guidance, and training to succeed in the competitive and independent world of real estate.SOLD provides a much-needed look at how successful real est...

In 'Stem Cell Genius,' Dr. David Greene offers a comprehensive exploration of regenerative medicine and the transformative potential of stem cell and exosome therapies. Drawing on his expertise as CEO of R3 Stem Cell, Dr. Greene guides readers through the science behind these treatments, explaining how they can target the root causes of chronic diseases rather than merely managing symptoms. The book begins with an introduction to stem cells, highlighting their ability to regenerate tissues...

When insurance salesman Elliot Blake calls at the home of fight promoter Walt Winkler to sell him a new insurance policy, it's handsome boxer Vito who comes to the door.Vito wants something from Elliot, but it's not car insurance.In this gay story inspired by the classic noir novel Double Indemnity, obsessive desire unfolds in an unexpected direction.Set in Chicago in 1948, it's not a remake. You'll never see what's coming.

The dream of every real estate agent is to make great money with flexible hours—so why does it often feel like a nightmare once you hit top-producer status?Many real estate agents hit their stride only to realize that they became a slave to the business they worked so hard to build, but it doesn't have to be this way. You can run an extremely profitable real estate business that is still highly enjoyable—you just need to understand the structure, system, and sequen...

*Which Future?*will change forever the possibilities you imagine for the future. Relentless climate disruption and severe societal inequities threaten Earth's well-being and humanity's future. But are chaotic, dystopian scenarios inevitable? Not if we recognize our collective choicesas the very foundation of these destructive forces.Which Future? presents a bold, provocative alternative to conventional thinking, based on an imaginative synthesis of 21st century cognitive, ...

Originally published in 1978, this volume provided a broad survey of the latest research and theory, at the time, concerning the potential detrimental effects of inappropriate uses of tangible rewards to modify behaviour. Overall, this research questions the dominant paradigm within which reinforcers, by definition, have positive effects on performance and subsequent behaviour, and suggests new directions for the study of human motivation. In a series of five original integrative essays, t...

An entertaining, instructive, diverse, and unusual book, Light and Dark: An Exploration in Science, Nature, Art and Technology encompasses a wide range of topics not normally found in one book. With more than 100 diagrams, graphs, and figures, the subjects discussed include the history of artificial lighting, eclipse cycles, light-sensitive eyeglasses, rainbows, art, bioluminescence, the clock setting at the South Pole, zebra stripe patterns, lighthouses, color perception, the harvest moon...

Have you ever thought your cat was 'almost human'? If so, you'd only be partly right, as the remarkable abilities of these creatures make them not so much human as superhuman. Every cat, from the humble tabby to the rare Persian, is capable of mental, physical and even extrasensory feats unique in the animal kingdom. They can predict the weather, anticipate danger and natural disasters, cross vast distances in search of lost owners, save people from death by fire and flood, cure apparently...