Nathan Agin
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The inspiring story behind the national anthem and the American flag comes alive in this "page-turning narrative [with] generous archival illustrations" (Kirkus, starred review).
"O say can you see" begins one of the most recognizable songs in the US. Originally a poem by Francis Scott Key, the national anthem tells the story of the American flag rising high above a fort after a night of intense battle during the War of 1812. But there is...
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A dramatic, gripping history of the Siege of Yorktown, the last major battle of the American Revolution, told through vastly different perspectives
In October 1781, American, French, and British forces converged on a small village named Yorktown-a place that the British would try to forget and Americans would forever remember. In his riveting, balanced, and thoroughly researched account of the Revolutionary War's last pivotal conflict, author–historian...
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There's a reason two-thirds of organizational change initiatives are unsuccessful and an estimated $2 trillion is wasted on change each year: change efforts are largely one-dimensional. Now, Change (the) Management brings a second dimension to the conversation. In addition to setting rational goals, leaders also must become deeply involved in the change process-not outsourcing it to others. They must pull their people through the change, reaching...
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Just One More is the story of a life gone wrong. Life is complicated for intelligent, self-reliant, ten-year-old Harriet (Ari) Blimm. An absent father and a negligent mother have placed her in an untenable situation. She never planned to murder anyone, but things change one ugly afternoon when Harriet kills to protect herself.As the situation deteriorates, Ari finds herself frightened and living alone in the family home. She befriends two crows, Nevermore...
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She's armed. He's dangerous. Together, can they stop a killer from tearing a small island community apart? When wise-cracking cozy mystery author, Austin Martell, left his hometown on Whidbey Island for the bright lights of New York, he vowed he would never go back. But some promises are impossible to keep, and when Austin discovers that his mother has suffered a serious accident, he has no choice but to return. Austin soon learns that her accident...
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Struggling to reach the people who matter? Discover a new mentality to help you stand out from the crowd.
Having trouble making an impact in today's distracted world? Are your online efforts falling on deaf ears? Have tried-and-true marketing tactics led to nothing but disappointment? Keynote speaker and thought leader Jim F. Kukral is a recognized business branding expert whose work has appeared in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal....
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How would it feel to sleep peacefully each night, knowing you've done the best you can to protect and grow your money? What if said feeling took only 4 minutes a day to attain?
In The 4 Minute Millionaire, NBC-published veteran blogger Niklas Göke shares 44 short, daily lessons to help you move towards financial freedom, sourced from the world's leading money experts and most successful investors.
In just 4 minutes a day, you'll rethink money from...
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What does "success" mean to you?
If you're an entrepreneur, this probably feels like a straightforward question with a simple answer: you want your business to thrive. You want to make a profit, stand out, be noticed. But then what? Are you done? Are you fulfilled? Are you happy?
For Adii Pienaar, selling two multimillion-dollar businesses wasn't enough. He was an entrepreneur because he wanted freedom; instead, he was stuck in a destructive cycle,...
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The Obstacles. If you're trying to grow a brand, you know firsthand that it can be a complex challenge. Short-term goals are routinely prioritized over long-term, systemic growth. Despite your best efforts to grow revenue and win market share, gains are fleeting, and real progress often plateaus. What can you do to ignite sustainable growth?
The Research. What do winning brands do differently? Inspired by the number one bestseller Good to Great,...
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A sweeping biography of the visionary behind bone marrow transplantation and the story of the diseases cured by Don Thomas's discovery. In the last half of the twentieth century, Thomas himself discovered a cure for every marrow-based disease-like leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia-forever changing treatment for some of the deadliest illnesses. His feats were extraordinary, earning him a Nobel Prize, and the cascade of treatments he inspired...
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A paradigm-shifting, instant classic in the making that challenges our assumptions about change by encouraging us to understand and embrace our resistance to it.
We all have something we want to change about ourselves. But whether it's quitting smoking, losing weight, or breaking some common bad habit or negative behavior pattern, we feel a sense of failure when we don't succeed. This often sets off a cascade of negative feelings and discouragement,...
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The journey to become a successful writer is long, fraught with peril, and filled with difficult questions: How do I write dialogue? How do I build suspense? What should I know about query letters? How do I start? The best way to answer these questions is to ditch your uncertainty and transform yourself into a KICK-ASS writer. This new book from award-winning author Chuck Wendig combines the best of his eye-opening writing instruction--previously...
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As an innovator in a large company working hard to drive growth and deliver products consumers love, your size is an advantage-one that you can leverage for incredible results.
But when it comes to innovation, you can't rely on big-company strength alone. Between your company's capabilities and the entrepreneurial ethos underscoring every successful startup lies the sweet spot for disruptive innovation, and the key to unlocking exponential growth.
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14) The Little Girl
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Nigel Delphian was a poor misfit without direction when he surprised everyone around him and joined the navy. As he embarked on his new adventure, Nigel had no idea that his decision would place him on a path he never expected.
Within a year of enlisting, Nigel became an otolaryngology technician who witnessed the medical field through the eyes of a keen observer. It was that interaction that spawned a dream within him to become a doctor. After completing...
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The Perfect Medicine takes the listener on a personal journey of discovery and explores the science of exercise and health. It can help listeners change their lives by providing facts about running and sharing inspiring examples of others who have used running to transform their lives.
16) Hide Her
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The discovery of an abandoned child forges a chilling link with an infamous cold case.
It's early morning in Sweet Home, Oregon. Officer Lacey James speeds down an empty highway when a young girl appears out of nowhere. She's alone and terrified. Unable to speak. Lacey begins searching for her parents but soon, the investigation hits a dead end.
Enlisting the help of outside agencies, a task force is formed. Who is this child? Where does she come...
17) Find Her
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A stolen hammer. A dead suspect. A terrifying trail of murder.
Sweet Home, Oregon. Detective Lacey James needs to solve her marriage problems. But with her focus on a culprit escaping after a robbery call, she's alarmed when she discovers his getaway car hides a chilling collection of rope, gloves, zip ties, and a gun. But her success in hunting him down turns into horror when the man grabs a firearm, killing a fellow officer before himself.
As her...
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Follow Prince Braxton in volume 1 of this trilogy blazing a sizzling trail spanning the greatest century, 1860-1960. A century of world wars, engineering marvels, romance defying social morays, revolutions, spies, requited and unrequited love. In this historical dystopia, the author has expunged the Victorian royal family, replacing it with one worthy of reigning over the world's most powerful empire. Seizing hold of his life, Braxton builds an economic...
19) Tell Her
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Lives are shattered when a killer comes to town.
When Officer Lacey James is called to the scene of a brutal murder, she doesn't recognize the victim. Jonathan Jones-JJ is new to Sweet Home. Everyone Lacey talks to in the close-knit community claims he was a good guy, but someone is lying. Someone wanted JJ dead. And someone else knows why.
On the hunt for the murderer, Lacey reconstructs the victim's trail. A bar fight. A bloody footprint. A faulty...
20) Billion or Bust!
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Lanham Napier grew Rackspace from nearly nothing to over $1 billion in revenues and $5 billion in market value while creating thousands of jobs. Under his leadership, especially growing Rackspace's high-quality customer service, Fanatical Support, the tech start-up gained thousands of customers and industry dominance. A lifelong Texan, Lanham grew the company in his home state, overseeing the development of phenomenal new headquarters (a converted...