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The government is a vast, complex system that citizens pay for, rebel against, rely upon, dismiss, and celebrate. It’s also our shared resource for addressing the biggest problems of society. And it’s made up of people, mostly unrecognized and uncelebrated, doing work that can be deeply consequential and beneficial to everyone. Michael Lewis invited his favourite writers to find someone doing an interesting job for the government and write about them.

Step into a world of wit, wisdom, and wild misadventures in Fools, Frogs, & Folktales, a delightful collection of American short stories that celebrate the humor, quirks, and tall tales of generations past. This anthology gathers twenty timeless stories from literary greats like Mark Twain, O. Henry, and Jack London, alongside other masterful storytellers whose words bring to life the foolish, the clever, and the downright peculiar.

This collection contains adventure novels from various authors, recognized masters who have become classics in this genre. None of the works included in the collection will leave an inquisitive and demanding reader indifferent.

It is finished... Sweat dripping off her brow as the threads started long ago start to fuse together. It’s time to make plans, hide the truth, and get the HELL off her throne. But how to accomplish creating a federation when those coming together want to gut her empire? Anyone who understands the Queen Bitch knows she won't accept that condition without a fight. However, to accomplish meeting her love again in a system far away, she will accomplish the impossible. Her eyes start to glow red. No one will stop her from getting back to Michael.

They called him the Young Pretender, a Prince of England whose throne was stolen from him. Charles Stuart risked a blood bath for his crown. To fund his war between Scotland and England, Charles had millions in gold buried by his followers and lost to time. Annja, Roux, and Garin team up to hunt for the Jacobite treasure from the underground alleys in Edinburgh, to the misty hills, lochs, and castles of The Highlands.

The government is a vast, complex system that Americans pay for, rebel against, rely upon, dismiss, and celebrate. It’s also our shared resource for addressing the biggest problems of society. And it’s made up of people, mostly unrecognized and uncelebrated, doing work that can be deeply consequential and beneficial to everyone. Michael Lewis invited his favorite writers, including Casey Cep, Dave Eggers, John Lanchester, Geraldine Brooks, Sarah Vowell, and W. Kamau Bell, to join him in finding someone doing an interesting job for the government and writing about them.

In his introduction, guest editor S. A. Cosby observes that writing short stories is “a special skill that combines brevity with wit and cleverness and the hint of the existential malaise that imbues crime fiction with its gravitas.” The stories in this collection overflow with gravitas in the most unexpected ways: a cryptic note left on a windshield, a murder for hire meets a game of Mouse Trap, a swipe right on a dating app goes horribly wrong.

When photographs of singer Summer Jennings canoodling with her manager land on the cover of a gossip magazine, she runs home to Maine and ends up working as a maid at her family’s motel. A big movie is filming in town, and she gets to meet the leading man she’s crushed on since her youth. The director’s PA also catches her eye, and that’s just the beginning of her world turning topsy-turvy. Is Summer supposed to look back or ahead? Does letting go mean giving up?

As a young teenager, Maggie Thatcher’s lifestyle left much to be desired; her low self-esteem and rebellious attitude were her signature characteristics. After getting into her fair share of trouble, Maggie found herself sentenced to community service hours at Wells Valley Cove and Retirement Center in Wells, Maine, where she was introduced to a young man who forever changed her life. Now Maggie is a successful career woman who has everything she has ever wanted. Everything, that is, except the one man she desires.

Whether you want to transform your body, succeed in your career/business, radically improve your discipline, or eradicate bad habits, this book will give you a simple-to-follow blueprint to to be an effective achiever. Learn why motivation is only five percent of your success, the biggest motivational myths and how they block your success, the hidden dangers of most "motivational" books out there, and more.

Life's special moments are meant to be celebrated. That's why Hazel Lavigne launched and perfected her own event planning company outside of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As a single mother in her early 30s, Hazel means business when it comes to her career. But when her daughter's life is suddenly in jeopardy, Hazel has no choice but to pack up and move back to her hometown of York, Maine. Little does she know that this roller coaster ride she has found herself on is only just beginning.

Cassidy Quinn is an attorney living in Boston, who comes close to making the biggest mistake of her life. Picking up the pieces and retreating back to a town that holds her heart, Cassidy reunites with a summer fling and uncovers a connection exists between them they could never even imagine. In the midst of discovering the secrets and heartbreak that lay deep within her own family’s legacy, Cassidy will learn that sometimes when life gives you lemons - it gives you a second (or a hundred) chances to get it right.

Working harder is failing you. Entrepreneurs are working harder than ever, with almost half working 50 hours a week or more, swapping quality time with our families for long hours in our offices. The problem is, it isn't working. Despite the sacrifices, less than a third of businesses started today will survive long enough to see their 10th birthday. In The Hard Work Myth, you'll discover why working harder is a waste of time and learn the simple but high impact techniques used by some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs to achieve more, without working harder.

Businesses are chock full of leaders who have ideas for how they can get better results. The larger the business, the more leaders with ideas. So why doesn’t every business end up with great results? The answer is simple - execution. Execution is the amazing link that turns good ideas into great results. The best managers drive execution through effective use of four key behaviors. This book provides detailed insight into the four management behaviors that are most directly tied to good execution.

Blockchain is one of the biggest innovations of the century, with some experts going as far as comparing it with the creation of the internet itself. With the blockchain, there is substance behind the hype: In a matter of 10 years, the technology has gone from zero to being the underlying technology for serious alternatives to traditional banking and personal finance options.

The founders of Ethereum are on a mission to make it a scalable platform that the world uses for decentralized transactions and apps. In this book, we explore what obstacles stand in their way and how they plan to tackle those obstacles. Besides Ethereum's journey and future, we also look at the architecture and function of Ethereum and 20 cases where the Ethereum blockchain has facilitated innovation.

Cryptocurrencies have been referred to as "digital gold". No wonder as they have continued to rise and beat expectations! Cryptocurrencies are a growing trend and have been on the rise over the past several years. There are a growing number of Online businesses that accept cryptocurrencies as a form of payment, such as Bitcoin. With the growing world of cryptocurrencies, it can seem confusing with all the options you have. This audiobook is here to help you understand the various cryptocurrencies currently serving the market.

Nik Wallenda is the face of the famous circus family known for performing crazy feats without safety nets. Nik is also known for his daring televised tightrope walks, including over Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon, Times Square, and an active volcano. Nik is a seventh-generation member of the amazing Wallenda family and has been walking the wire since he took his first steps, but he had never experienced fear until a tragic accident in 2017.

A deadly vampire disease. A savage insurgence. Will a powerful creature be her savior or her downfall? Vampire Jerusa Phoenix is painfully turning to stone. Struggling to escape an undead disease, she and her friends must locate a being known as the Necromancer to set her free. But with his whereabouts unknown and an army of savages closing in, Jerusa's prospects grow weaker by the hour. Depending on Silvanus to rally the Divine Vampires while she hunts for the cure, a powerful secret could once again transform Jerusa's life.

If she's spared execution, can a vampire with second sight save the ones she loves? Jerusa Phoenix lives in fear of judgment. Unlike the harmless smirks she received back in school, a negative opinion from the Stewards of Life could get the newly-made vampire killed. With an army of savages on the rise and terrifying new creatures in pursuit, Jerusa wonders if approval for her immortality is actually the least of her worries...