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The now-classic Metaphors We Live By changed our understanding of metaphor and its role in language and the mind. Metaphor, authors George Lakoff and Mark Johnson explain, is a fundamental mechanism of mind, one that allows us to use what we know about our physical and social experience to provide understanding of countless other subjects. Because such metaphors structure our most basic understandings of our experience, they are "metaphors we live by"—metaphors that can shape our perceptions and actions without our ever noticing them.

How to Age Disgracefully isn’t a guide to graceful decline—it’s a battle cry for living louder, laughing harder, and refusing to fade into beige. Society tells us to “act our age.” Translation? Disappear quietly, wear sensible shoes, and stop embarrassing the family. Mark Wilder calls nonsense on that. With wit as sharp as a raised eyebrow and stories that will make you howl with laughter, this unapologetic manifesto shows you how to swap polite invisibility for outrageous freedom.

In his Rousas John Rushdoony: A Brief History of the Life and Ministry of My Father, Mark Rushdoony offers an intimate account of one of the most influential—and controversial—Christian thinkers of the 20th century. Rather than a psychological biography or hagiography, this volume chronicles the facts of R. J. Rushdoony’s life, shaped by faith, conviction, and an uncompromising view of Christ’s lordship over all of life.

Mark Twain’s "The Jumping Frog", also know as The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County is one of America’s most beloved humorous short stories—a tale brimming with wit, mischief, and the charm of small-town life. When a visiting stranger hears the outlandish story of a gambler and his extraordinary frog, “Dan’l Webster,” he’s drawn into a web of good-natured trickery and tall-tale tradition. Twain’s keen ear for dialect and his playful satire of human gullibility make this story a timeless piece of frontier folklore.

Most productivity advice asks one thing: do more. Productive Without Collapse asks a different question: how do you do the right work and still have the energy to enjoy the life that work is meant to buy? Drawing on neuroscience, sleep science, behavioral psychology, and real-world case studies, this book replaces myths of hustle with a durable architecture for performance. You’ll discover why willpower fails, how ultradian rhythms shape your best thinking, and why rest is not indulgence — it’s infrastructure.

Using a classic business fable, newly promoted executive Debbie Brewster asks her mentor the crucial question: "What is the secret of great leaders?" His reply—"Great leaders serve"—confuses her, but he reveals five fundamental ways leaders succeed through service. Debbie discovers why great leaders focus on the future, how teams determine success or failure, what three arenas need continuous improvement, why leadership success has two essential components, and how to strengthen—or destroy—credibility.

From wartime nutrition science to modern food activism, Six Women Who Shaped What Americans Eat examines the pivotal roles six women played in rewriting the rules of American cuisine. Michelle Mart offers a rich and accessible narrative that connects dietary trends, food marketing, and public health movements to the voices of the women who helped drive them.

When Sarah Jensen agrees to house-sit for her aunt and uncle, she expects a quiet retreat in the woods. What she finds is silence that watches her, shadows that move, and a creeping sense that she’s been led there for a reason. Unseen and ancient, the Wrenkle curse has marked generations of women—and now it’s watching her. As the lines blur between reality and nightmare, Sarah must uncover the dark truth behind her family’s past before it consumes her. But in a house full of secrets, some doors were never meant to be opened.

We want to make sure that you pass your examination with confidence. To give you every chance of passing this year, we have prepared over 100 practice questions for you, with full answers in Chapter 5. These practice questions are multiple choice and derived from the official list of 100 questions. The aim of this section is to build up your familiarity with the content of the test, so you are ready to answer the official questions.

Ride into the heart of the Old West with Bounty Hunter Nate Landry: Major Issues — a gripping Western adventure audiobook by Mark L. Redmond, brought to life in his own powerful narration. In the rugged wilds of the Arizona Territory, justice is swift and survival is earned. Nate Landry, a fearless bounty hunter, lives by a simple code: deliver the law where none exists. But when Anna Thomas pleads for his help to rescue her kidnapped son from the same outlaws who murdered her husband, Nate refuses—until he learns the name of the man behind it all.

Men Get Depressed Too: Breaking the Silence, Finding Strength is a straight-talking, practical guide for men who are tired of carrying the weight alone. Written with honesty and compassion, bestselling author Mark Anthony challenges the stigma around male depression and shows that real strength comes not from silence, but from courage, connection, and action.

Lambasted for a tragedy caught live on camera, then lauded for her help capturing the elusive PDQ, a serial killer, Flynn Martin’s career has reached new heights. But now, the TV journalist and mother has much further to fall. And someone wants to push her over the edge. PDQ is behind bars, for life and then some, but someone on the outside has picked up the killer’s mantle. Flynn is neck-deep in an investigation when the copycat emerges, targeting her sources and delivering cryptic messages. It’s clear that Flynn’s stories are getting deadlier. This one proves no exception.

Affording and Surviving College describes a family's journey through the college process and examines three siblings' experiences with three separate results: success, mediocre results, and complete failure. The book explains the reasons behind each success and failure and then provides a plan for future families to create their own path to college success without going broke.

Between May 1944 and his return home in November 1945, Roy wrote letters almost daily to Carmela from the Pacific. As he wrote to Carmela, “One of the things that will keep us together in spirit will be the letters. We must keep them flowing in an unbroken chain.” On one hand, they are indeed love letters; on the other hand, they are historic documents. In writing Roy & Carmela, Mark Brown, Roy and Carmela’s youngest son, put together a history of the U.S. war against Japan from Roy’s unique perspective in Saipan.

A raw, powerful memoir of fatherhood lost—and the relentless fight to rebuild a life worth living. Ten years after separation tore his family apart and ripped him from daily life with his children, one father is drowning in silence—grieving, addicted, unmoored. With nothing left but a pair of hiking boots and a sliver of hope, he sets off on a three-day solo trek through New Zealand’s Southern Alps. What begins as an escape becomes a reckoning—with his past, his pain, and the man he’s trying to become.

WHAT DO PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE KNOW THAT THE REST OF US DON'T? Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy to being productive? The 50 secrets in this book will help you become the kind of person who gets things done - fast and efficiently. Being productive isn't about being inately gifted. It's about applying deliberate practise towards a goal, and by doing that, changing your brain and your abilities.

Mental Toughness and Discipline for Men is your practical guide to building confidence, mastering discipline, and finding real peace without therapy burnout.

Think Before You Spend provides the tools you need to achieve financial independence and peace of mind. In today’s world, many people find themselves struggling with finances, often intimidated by the complexity of investing and uncertain of where to start. Think Before You Spend breaks down the essentials of financial literacy, offering a step-by-step guide to mastering money management, investments, and long-term planning. Written for anyone eager to take control of their finances, this concise guide removes the fear and mystery surrounding financial planning.

The harsh truth? Nobody gets promoted for their people skills. You got promoted because you were good at the old job. But now the rules have changed—and nobody bothered to hand you the playbook. That’s why Emotional Intelligence Training for New Managers exists. It gives you what corporate training and “feel-good” leadership books never do: the exact words to say in the toughest conversations you’ll ever face.

Embark on a timeless journey down the Mississippi with The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, brought to life by the engaging narration of Mike Vendetti. Experience Mark Twain's classic adventure through the wit, humor, and heartfelt encounters of Huck and Jim, as they navigate friendship, freedom, and the challenges of society.