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The Elements of Marie Curie

How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science

de Dava Sobel ...

Narrado por Patricia Rodriguez ...

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9 hora 59 minutos

The acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Galileo’s Daughter crafts a luminous chronicle of the most famous woman in the history of science, and the untold story of the remarkable young women trained in her laboratory“Even now, nearly a century after her death, Marie Curie remains the only female scientist most people can name,” writes Dava Sobel at the ... Leer más

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The acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Galileo’s Daughter crafts a luminous chronicle of the most famous woman in the history of science, and the untold story of the remarkable young women trained in her laboratory“Even now, nearly a century after her death, Marie Curie remains the only female scientist most people can name,” writes Dava Sobel at the
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A World Appears

A Journey into Consciousness

de Michael Pollan ...

Narrado por Michael Pollan ...

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8 hora 46 minutos

**The Instant New York Times Bestseller"Pollan’s real genius—the word is not too strong—remains intact. That is his uncanny ability to scent the direction in which the culture is headed. He did it with food and psychedelics, and now, though A World Appears focuses on AI only intermittently, he has done it again." —Charles Finch, The AtlanticFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to ... Leer más

$22.00 USD

**The Instant New York Times Bestseller"Pollan’s real genius—the word is not too strong—remains intact. That is his uncanny ability to scent the direction in which the culture is headed. He did it with food and psychedelics, and now, though A World Appears focuses on AI only intermittently, he has done it again." —Charles Finch, The AtlanticFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to
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The Facemaker

A Visionary Surgeon's Battle to Mend the Disfigured Soldiers of World War I

de Lindsey Fitzharris ...

Narrado por Daniel Gillies ...

Completo

8 hora 15 minutos

**"Enthralling. Harrowing. Heartbreaking. And utterly redemptive. Lindsey Fitzharris hit this one out of the park." —Erik Larson, author of The Splendid and the VileLindsey Fitzharris, the award-winning author of The Butchering Art, presents the compelling, true story of a visionary surgeon who rebuilt the faces of the First World War’s injured heroes, and in the process ushered in the modern era ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

**"Enthralling. Harrowing. Heartbreaking. And utterly redemptive. Lindsey Fitzharris hit this one out of the park." —Erik Larson, author of The Splendid and the VileLindsey Fitzharris, the award-winning author of The Butchering Art, presents the compelling, true story of a visionary surgeon who rebuilt the faces of the First World War’s injured heroes, and in the process ushered in the modern era
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An Unquiet Mind

A Memoir of Moods and Madness

de Kay Redfield Jamison ...

Narrado por Kay Redfield Jamison ...

Abreviado

2 hora 46 minutos

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A deeply powerful memoir about bipolar illness that has both transformed and saved lives—with a new preface by the author.Dr. Jamison is one of the foremost authorities on manic-depressive (bipolar) illness; she has also experienced it firsthand. For even while she was pursuing her career in academic medicine, Jamison found herself succumbing to the same exhilarating highs ... Leer más

$7.50 USD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A deeply powerful memoir about bipolar illness that has both transformed and saved lives—with a new preface by the author.Dr. Jamison is one of the foremost authorities on manic-depressive (bipolar) illness; she has also experienced it firsthand. For even while she was pursuing her career in academic medicine, Jamison found herself succumbing to the same exhilarating highs
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Every Living Thing

The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life

de Jason Roberts ...

Narrado por David de Vries ...

Completo

14 hora 2 minutos

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • An epic, extraordinary account of scientific rivalry and obsession in the quest to survey all of life on Earth**“[An] engaging and thought-provoking book, one focused on the theatrical politics and often deeply troubling science that shape our definitions of life on Earth.”—The New York Times“A fluent and engaging account of the eighteenth-century origins of Darwinism ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • An epic, extraordinary account of scientific rivalry and obsession in the quest to survey all of life on Earth**“[An] engaging and thought-provoking book, one focused on the theatrical politics and often deeply troubling science that shape our definitions of life on Earth.”—The New York Times“A fluent and engaging account of the eighteenth-century origins of Darwinism
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Thunderstruck

de Erik Larson ...

Narrado por Bob Balaban ...

Completo

11 hora 56 minutos

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “irresistible” (The Washington Post) true story of love, murder, and the last moments of the “great hush” before wireless radio connected the world, from the renowned author of The Devil in the White City and The Demon of Unrest“Gripping . . . an edge-of-the-seat read.”—PeopleIn Thunderstruck, Erik Larson tells the interwoven stories of two men—Hawley Cripp... ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “irresistible” (The Washington Post) true story of love, murder, and the last moments of the “great hush” before wireless radio connected the world, from the renowned author of The Devil in the White City and The Demon of Unrest“Gripping . . . an edge-of-the-seat read.”—PeopleIn Thunderstruck, Erik Larson tells the interwoven stories of two men—Hawley Cripp...
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Madame Restell

The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Old New York's Most Fabulous, Fearless, and Infamous Abortionist

de Jennifer Wright ...

Narrado por Mara Wilson ...

Completo

14 hora 1 minutos

Discover the true story of a self-taught surgeon and trailblazing figure in medical history—Madame Restsell, a revolutionary surgeon who fought for women's rights and healthcare in Gilded Age New York.Madame Restell is a sharp, witty Gilded Age medical history which introduces us to an iconic, yet tragically overlooked, feminist heroine: a glamorous women’s healthcare provider in Manhattan, known ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

Discover the true story of a self-taught surgeon and trailblazing figure in medical history—Madame Restsell, a revolutionary surgeon who fought for women's rights and healthcare in Gilded Age New York.Madame Restell is a sharp, witty Gilded Age medical history which introduces us to an iconic, yet tragically overlooked, feminist heroine: a glamorous women’s healthcare provider in Manhattan, known
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The Seven Ages of Death

‘Every chapter is like a detective story’ Telegraph

de Dr Richard Shepherd ...

Narrado por Dr Richard Shepherd ...

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11 hora 25 minutos

Brought to you by Penguin.The heart-wrenchingly honest new book about life and death from forensic pathologist and bestselling author of Unnatural Causes, Dr Richard Shepherd.This book is about death, but in it I will take readers on a journey through life...What can death teach us about life?Conducting many thousands of post-mortems has given Dr Richard Sh... ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.The heart-wrenchingly honest new book about life and death from forensic pathologist and bestselling author of Unnatural Causes, Dr Richard Shepherd.This book is about death, but in it I will take readers on a journey through life...What can death teach us about life?Conducting many thousands of post-mortems has given Dr Richard Sh...
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Letters to a Young Therapist

de Mary Pipher ...

Narrado por Eliza Foss ...

Completo

4 hora 54 minutos

**A gifted healer’s powerful guidance on how therapy can help us revitalize our emotional landscape in an increasingly stressful world“A wise and compassionate book.” ―The Washington Post**Mary Pipher's groundbreaking investigation of America's “girl-poisoning culture,” Reviving Ophelia, established its author as one of the nation's foremost authorities on family issues. In Letters to a Young ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

**A gifted healer’s powerful guidance on how therapy can help us revitalize our emotional landscape in an increasingly stressful world“A wise and compassionate book.” ―The Washington Post**Mary Pipher's groundbreaking investigation of America's “girl-poisoning culture,” Reviving Ophelia, established its author as one of the nation's foremost authorities on family issues. In Letters to a Young
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Awe

The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life

de Dacher Keltner ...

Narrado por Dacher Keltner ...

Completo

7 hora 52 minutos

**A National Bestseller!"Read this book to connect with your highest self.” —Susan Cain, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and Quiet“We need more awe in our lives, and Dacher Keltner has written the definitive book on where to find it.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again“Awe is awesome in both senses: a superb analysis of an emotion that is strongly ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

**A National Bestseller!"Read this book to connect with your highest self.” —Susan Cain, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and Quiet“We need more awe in our lives, and Dacher Keltner has written the definitive book on where to find it.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again“Awe is awesome in both senses: a superb analysis of an emotion that is strongly
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Soul Survivor

How Thirteen Unlikely Mentors Helped My Faith Survive the Church

de Philip Yancey ...

Narrado por Philip Yancey ...

Abreviado

5 hora 2 minutos

Philip Yancey, whose explorations of faith have made him a guide for millions of readers, feels no need to defend the church. "When someone tells me yet another horror story about the church, I respond, 'Oh, it's even worse than that. Let me tell you my story.'I have spent most of my life in recovery from the church."Yancey acknowledges that many spiritual seekers find few answers and little ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Philip Yancey, whose explorations of faith have made him a guide for millions of readers, feels no need to defend the church. "When someone tells me yet another horror story about the church, I respond, 'Oh, it's even worse than that. Let me tell you my story.'I have spent most of my life in recovery from the church."Yancey acknowledges that many spiritual seekers find few answers and little
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Bringing Columbia Home

The Untold Story of a Lost Space Shuttle and Her Crew

de Michael D. Leinbach, Jonathan H. Ward ...

Narrado por Cassandra Campbell, Danny Campbell ...

Completo

10 hora 42 minutos

On February 1, 2003, Columbia disintegrated on reentry before the nation's eyes, and all seven astronauts aboard were lost. Author Mike Leinbach, Launch Director of the space shuttle program at NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center was a key leader in the search and recovery effort as NASA, FEMA, the FBI, the US Forest Service, and dozens more federal, state, and local agencies combed an area of ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

On February 1, 2003, Columbia disintegrated on reentry before the nation's eyes, and all seven astronauts aboard were lost. Author Mike Leinbach, Launch Director of the space shuttle program at NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center was a key leader in the search and recovery effort as NASA, FEMA, the FBI, the US Forest Service, and dozens more federal, state, and local agencies combed an area of
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Steve Jobs in Exile

The Untold Story of NeXT and the Remaking of an American Visionary

de Geoffrey Cain, Ed Catmull ...

Narrado por James Fouhey ...

Completo

12 hora 11 minutos

The Untold Story of Steve Jobs's Wilderness Years—and the Creation of a LegendIn 1985, Steve Jobs—the brilliant, volatile founder of Apple Computer—walked out of his company's headquarters, driven from the very corporation he had created. What happened next would transform not only his life and career, but the future of technology itself.For twelve years, from 1985 to 1997, Jobs wandered the ... Leer más

$24.00 USD

The Untold Story of Steve Jobs's Wilderness Years—and the Creation of a LegendIn 1985, Steve Jobs—the brilliant, volatile founder of Apple Computer—walked out of his company's headquarters, driven from the very corporation he had created. What happened next would transform not only his life and career, but the future of technology itself.For twelve years, from 1985 to 1997, Jobs wandered the
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The Defense Lawyer

The Barry Slotnick Story

de James Patterson, Benjamin Wallace ...

Narrado por Stuart Slotnick ...

Completo

9 hora 33 minutos

From a master of true crime comes the story of the criminal lawyer who represented everybody from Manuel Noriega to John Gotti to Bernie Goetz—and won every single case.Known for his sharp mind, sharp suits, and bold courtroom strategies, Bronx-native Barry Slotnick is known as the best criminal lawyer in the US.He calls himself “Liberty’s Last Champion.”Slotnick mediates Bette Midler’s bathhouse ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

From a master of true crime comes the story of the criminal lawyer who represented everybody from Manuel Noriega to John Gotti to Bernie Goetz—and won every single case.Known for his sharp mind, sharp suits, and bold courtroom strategies, Bronx-native Barry Slotnick is known as the best criminal lawyer in the US.He calls himself “Liberty’s Last Champion.”Slotnick mediates Bette Midler’s bathhouse
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Book on Lawyer Career Development Planning, The

Job Hunting Change Interview Questions Preparation & Coaching Guide for Adults & Young Teens

de Brian Mahoney ...

Narrado por Brian Mahoney, Katie Johnson ...

Completo

1 horas 21 minutos

End Money Worries!The Book on Lawyer Career Development PlanningJob Hunting Change Interview Questions Preparation & Coaching Guide for Adults & Young TeensWritten by Brian Mahoney Narrated by Brian Mahoney & Katie JohnsonDiscover...* What a Lawyer does* How to Become a Lawyer* What is the salary of a Lawyer* What is the Lawyer Work Environment like* What is the future Job outlook for a Lawyer* ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

End Money Worries!The Book on Lawyer Career Development PlanningJob Hunting Change Interview Questions Preparation & Coaching Guide for Adults & Young TeensWritten by Brian Mahoney Narrated by Brian Mahoney & Katie JohnsonDiscover...* What a Lawyer does* How to Become a Lawyer* What is the salary of a Lawyer* What is the Lawyer Work Environment like* What is the future Job outlook for a Lawyer*
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Bird Watching: Everything You Need to Know to Find, Identify & Enjoy Birds in Your Backyard and Beyond for The Absolute Beginner

de John R. Hess ...

Narrado por Matt Montanez ...

Completo

1 horas 24 minutos

Bird-watching, the observation of live birds in their natural habitat, a popular pastime and scientific sport that developed almost entirely in the 20th century. Find out how to get the most enjoyment from bird watching with this practical audiobook guide packed with proven tips and suggestions.Today only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.Birding is a versatile sport that can be ... Leer más

$8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Bird-watching, the observation of live birds in their natural habitat, a popular pastime and scientific sport that developed almost entirely in the 20th century. Find out how to get the most enjoyment from bird watching with this practical audiobook guide packed with proven tips and suggestions.Today only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.Birding is a versatile sport that can be
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Birth Vibes

Stories and Strategies for an Empowered Birth

de Jen Hamilton ...

Narrado por Jen Hamilton ...

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11 hora 15 minutos

Read by the author and featuring eight exclusive bonus sections Jen calls “Vaginal Vignettes”: humorous and unforgettable moments from Jen’s real-life experiences in the labor and delivery room.“A refreshingly compassionate roadmap built on boundaries, clarity, and real communication, because growing a family shouldn’t mean losing yourself.” ―Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

Read by the author and featuring eight exclusive bonus sections Jen calls “Vaginal Vignettes”: humorous and unforgettable moments from Jen’s real-life experiences in the labor and delivery room.“A refreshingly compassionate roadmap built on boundaries, clarity, and real communication, because growing a family shouldn’t mean losing yourself.” ―Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair
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My Own Words

de Ruth Bader Ginsburg ...

Narrado por Linda Lavin ...

Completo

13 hora 16 minutos

The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993—a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a powerful and enduring influence on law, women’s rights, and popular culture.My Own Words offers Justice Ginsburg on wide-ranging topics, including gender equality, the workways of the Supreme Court, being ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993—a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a powerful and enduring influence on law, women’s rights, and popular culture.My Own Words offers Justice Ginsburg on wide-ranging topics, including gender equality, the workways of the Supreme Court, being
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

de Rebecca Skloot ...

Narrado por Cassandra Campbell, Bahni Turpin ...

Completo

12 hora 31 minutos

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The story of modern medicine and bioethics—and, indeed, race relations—is refracted beautifully, and movingly.”—Entertainment WeeklyNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM HBO® STARRING OPRAH WINFREY AND ROSE BYRNE • ONE OF THE “MOST INFLUENTIAL” (CNN), “DEFINING” (LITHUB), AND “BEST” (THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER) BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The story of modern medicine and bioethics—and, indeed, race relations—is refracted beautifully, and movingly.”—Entertainment WeeklyNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM HBO® STARRING OPRAH WINFREY AND ROSE BYRNE • ONE OF THE “MOST INFLUENTIAL” (CNN), “DEFINING” (LITHUB), AND “BEST” (THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER) BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK
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Leonardo da Vinci

de Walter Isaacson ...

Narrado por Alfred Molina ...

Completo

17 hora 1 minutos

**Now a docuseries from Ken Burns on PBS!The #1 New York Times bestseller from Walter Isaacson brings Leonardo da Vinci to life in this exciting new biography that is “a study in creativity: how to define it, how to achieve it…Most important, it is a powerful story of an exhilarating mind and life” (The New Yorker).**Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo da Vinci’s astonishing notebooks and ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

**Now a docuseries from Ken Burns on PBS!The #1 New York Times bestseller from Walter Isaacson brings Leonardo da Vinci to life in this exciting new biography that is “a study in creativity: how to define it, how to achieve it…Most important, it is a powerful story of an exhilarating mind and life” (The New Yorker).**Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo da Vinci’s astonishing notebooks and
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Careless People

A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism

de Sarah Wynn-Williams ...

Narrado por Sarah Wynn-Williams ...

Completo

13 hora 16 minutos

**#1 New York Times BestsellerA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK. NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY TIME, THE NEW YORKER, NPR, AP, THE ECONOMIST, SLATE, THE GLOBE AND MAIL,** SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, AND MORE!**“Careless People is darkly funny and genuinely shocking...Not only does [Sarah Wynn-Williams] have the storytelling chops to unspool a gripping narrative; she al... ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

**#1 New York Times BestsellerA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK. NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY TIME, THE NEW YORKER, NPR, AP, THE ECONOMIST, SLATE, THE GLOBE AND MAIL,** SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, AND MORE!**“Careless People is darkly funny and genuinely shocking...Not only does [Sarah Wynn-Williams] have the storytelling chops to unspool a gripping narrative; she al...
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The Code Breaker

Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race

de Walter Isaacson ...

Narrado por Kathe Mazur ...

Completo

16 hora 4 minutos

A 2022 Audie Award FinalistA Best Book of 2021 by Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Time, and The Washington PostThe bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs returns with a “compelling” (The Washington Post) account of how Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases, fend off viruses, and have healthier babie... ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

A 2022 Audie Award FinalistA Best Book of 2021 by Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Time, and The Washington PostThe bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs returns with a “compelling” (The Washington Post) account of how Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases, fend off viruses, and have healthier babie...
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Why Fish Don't Exist

A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden Order of Life

de Lulu Miller ...

Narrado por Lulu Miller ...

Completo

4 hora 55 minutos

A Best Book of 2020: The Washington Post * NPR * Chicago Tribune * SmithsonianA “remarkable” (Los Angeles Times), “seductive” (The Wall Street Journal) debut from the new cohost of Radiolab, Why Fish Don’t Exist is a dark and astonishing tale of love, chaos, scientific obsession, and—possibly—even murder.“At one... ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

A Best Book of 2020: The Washington Post * NPR * Chicago Tribune * SmithsonianA “remarkable” (Los Angeles Times), “seductive” (The Wall Street Journal) debut from the new cohost of Radiolab, Why Fish Don’t Exist is a dark and astonishing tale of love, chaos, scientific obsession, and—possibly—even murder.“At one...
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The Last Lecture

de Randy Pausch ...

Narrado por Eric Singer ...

Completo

4 hora 13 minutos

After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, a professor shares the lessons he's learned—about living in the present, building a legacy, and taking full advantage of the time you have—in this life-changing classic."We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." —Randy PauschA lot of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture." Professors are asked to consider their demise ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, a professor shares the lessons he's learned—about living in the present, building a legacy, and taking full advantage of the time you have—in this life-changing classic."We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." —Randy PauschA lot of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture." Professors are asked to consider their demise
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