This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A comprehensive guide to improving productivity and time management skillsAre you looking to boost your productivity and get more done in less time? The pomodoro technique could be the answer you're looking for. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about the pomodoro technique, including how to use pomodoro timers, overcome common challenges, and integrate pomodoro timers into yo...

Do You Need Teeth Replacement?Are you missing a tooth? Several teeth? If so, perhaps you're like many individuals—you already wear a bridge or dentures or are considering them. But have you considered dental implants? They are "permanent teeth" that are inserted into the jawbone and function like natural teeth. They offer a more natural appearance and greater comfort than bridges or dentures.Although the trend toward dental implants is growing rapidly, you,...

In "Thrifty Stock, and Other Stories," Ben Ames Williams presents a compelling collection of narratives that explore the intricate workings of human nature and the complexities of American life in the early 20th century. Williams employs a blend of stark realism and subtle humor, showcasing his keen observational style and deep empathy for his characters. Each story delves into themes of thrift, value, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals navigating their socio-economic landscapes, ...

In "Evered," Ben Ames Williams crafts a poignant narrative that delves deep into the human psyche and the complexities of familial bonds. Set against the backdrop of the American landscape, the novel employs a rich, descriptive style that evokes vivid imagery and intimate character explorations. Williams' adept use of symbolism and metaphor captures the essence of struggle, resilience, and the disparate paths individuals take in their quest for fulfillment, all of which resonate within the...

After Warner is arrested for a series of crimes he has no recollection of committing, he breaks out of prison, returns home to grab his daughter and girlfriend, and then goes on the run from the wall. Before too long, he winds up in the mysterious Colorado town of Pinevale. In Pinevale, a new hell begins to be unleashed when a strange cult starts to wreak havoc on his family. Weeping Of The Caverns is the first of several novels by William Becker. The novel was first published in late 2015...

Organization Development, or OD as it is often referred to, is something of a sexy field that is part of the family of the Human Resource discipline, including training, coaching, mentoring, business strategy, change management, etc.The TitleWhen being trained as an OD Practitioner at such institutes as National Training Laboratories (NTL) and some universities, one may hear the analogy that people fear change because it can mean the end of something with w...

Throughout his two-term presidency, Dwight D. Eisenhower faced the challenge of managing a period of peacetime prosperity after more than two decades of depression, war, and postwar inflation. The essential issue he addressed was how the country would pay for the deepening Cold War and the extent to which such unprecedented peacetime commitments would affect the United States economy and its institutions.William M. McClenahan, Jr., and William H. Becker explain how Eisenhower’s bel...

In "Beginnings of the American People," Carl L. Becker embarks on an intellectual odyssey, tracing the complex origins of the American identity from Indigenous cultures through the revolutionary fervor of the 18th century. Written in a lucid and engaging prose style, Becker deftly interweaves historical narrative with analytical insight, capturing the socio-political intricacies and cultural exchanges that shaped the early United States. His work is noteworthy for situating these events wi...

A stellar group of America's leading political thinkers explore how to reboot our democracyThe presidential election of 2016 highlighted some long-standing flaws in American democracy and added a few new ones. Across the political spectrum, most Americans do not believe that democracy is delivering on its promises of fairness, justice, shared prosperity, or security in a changing world. The nation cannot even begin to address climate change and economic justice if it remains paralyzed by p...

This volume brings historians of science and social historians together to consider the role of "little tools"--such as tables, reports, questionnaires, dossiers, index cards--in establishing academic and bureaucratic claims to authority and objectivity. From at least the eighteenth century onward, our science and society have been planned, surveyed, examined, and judged according to particular techniques of collecting and storing knowledge. Recently, the seemingly self-evident nature of t...

"It costs much less in lives and property to listen to science and take action now" —Michael C. MacCracken, Chief Scientist for Climate Change Programs, Climate InstituteGlobal climate change has graduated from a scientific theory to a costly fact of life in the United States.The number of disasters causing damages over a billion dollars has more than doubled in the last five years compared to the previous forty-five years. Last year, there w...

A stellar group of America's leading political thinkers explore how to reboot our democracyThe presidential election of 2016 highlighted some long-standing flaws in American democracy and added a few new ones. Across the political spectrum, most Americans do not believe that democracy is delivering on its promises of fairness, justice, shared prosperity, or security in a changing world. The nation cannot even begin to address climate change and economic justice if ...