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Tomar uma boa decisão tem a ver com o processo, não com o resultado; Shane Parrish, investidor e ex-agente de inteligência, mostra como usar a mente de maneira eficaz, neste livro que é best-seller do New York Times.

You might believe you’re thinking clearly in the moments that matter most. But in all likelihood, when the pressure is on, you won’t be thinking at all. And your subsequent actions will inevitably move you further from the results you ultimately seek—love, belonging, success, wealth, victory. According to Farnam Street founder Shane Parrish, we must get better at recognizing these opportunities for what they are, and deploying our cognitive ability in order to achieve the life we want.

Prove your awesomeness - or bolster your stockpile of conversation starters! Either way, prove you’re the smartest schmuck in the room with over 500 absurdly real facts! With over 500 outrageous and real facts on everything from hippo sweat to stars in the galaxy, you're sure to impress your friends, stump your colleagues, and crush the trivia night competition! Discover insane-but-true factoids and prove you really do know it all! Test out the true or false questions covering the gamut of science, sports, history, pop culture, and a potpourri of others.

In Clear Thinking, Shane Parrish - 'the former spy who helps Wall Street mavens think smarter' (New York Times) - explains how to think clearly in any situation. He shows that the path to clear thinking lies not in the most high-stakes decisions, but in the most ordinary moments - from how we start our mornings to how we approach our daily conversations. And he uses stories, mental models, and psychological insights to offers a transformative method for seeing through our biases and understanding what's really happening.

Welcome to Anoka, Minnesota, a small city just outside of the Twin Cities dubbed “The Halloween Capital of the World” since 1937. Here before you lie several tales involving bone collectors, pagan witches, werewolves, skeletal bison, and cloned children. It is up to you to decipher between fact and fiction as the author has woven historical facts into his narratives.

The Great Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts is the first book in The Great Mental Models series designed to upgrade your thinking with the best, most useful and powerful tools so you always have the right one on hand. This volume details nine of the most versatile all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making, your productivity, and how clearly you see the world.

In der Ukraine toben die schwersten Kämpfe auf europäischem Boden seit 1945, in Israel ist ein Ende der Gewalt nicht abzusehen. Beide Kriege drohen sich zu größeren internationalen Konflikten auszuweiten. Die alte Weltordnung ist offensichtlich an ein Ende gekommen.

Jerome David Salinger é uma das figuras mais intrigantes da história recente da literatura mundial. Autor do cultuado romance O apanhador no campo de centeio, ele é reverenciado por milhões de pessoas e influenciou incontáveis escritores e cineastas. No entanto, sua fama como artista é comparável ao mistério que cerca sua vida particular, mantida longe dos olhos do público durante quase cinco décadas, desde o lançamento de seu último conto, em 1965.

"Wenn ich mich in der erotischen Fantasie einer anderen verliere, vielleicht kann ich dann meine eigene wieder entfachen." Dianas Homepage, auf der Frauen ihre erotischen Fantasien teilen, wird ein immer größerer Erfolg. Doch in ihrem Umfeld weiß noch immer niemand von ihrem Doppelleben als Dirty Diana, und auch die Ehe mit Oliver ist in der Krise. Er ist ausgezogen. Und trotzdem kreuzen sich die Bahnen der beiden immer wieder. Schließlich haben sie eine gemeinsame Tochter. Während Oliver geradezu befreit wirkt, ringt Diana mit dem Scheitern ihrer Ehe.

Conquer self-doubt and seize control of your destiny with 'How to Kill Your Inner Coward: 21 Laws to Take Charge of Your Life and Career.' In this Audible book, Shane Garcia (pseudonym) shares 21 transformative laws from his own life experiences to help you face fears, boost confidence, and achieve your dreams. This guide is packed with real stories and actionable lessons, providing practical, proven strategies for personal and professional success. From managing energy to practicing gratitude, Shane’s advice is easy to understand and implement, making it ideal for anyone at any career stage.

This is a story of friendship that defies all odds and survives and flourishes regardless of the impediments that arise. The friendship is born out of an almost tragedy and extreme bravery by one Elizabeth Bennet. In saving the lives of those in peril, she thwarts the designs of one of the villains of this tale and makes an enemy of the person. As in canon, our Anne is sickly. In this variation, it is because she had suffered a bad case of childhood scarlet fever. For the purposes of this story, the disease has seriously weakened her cardiovascular system.

Student ministry is one of the most demanding forms of ministry out there. Leaders are normally expected to teach twice a week, partner with parents, and be an active part of the students’ lives outside of church. For the most part, many student ministry leaders know this going into the ministry of students, and yet are left realizing there is so much more than taking kids to camp and showing up for extracurricular activities.

Joseph is a quiet man. The only thing he enjoys more than nature and the hunt is being left alone…but when a refugee elf appears in his forest with a war band at her heels, this solitary hunter has only moments to decide whether he wants to become something more. Unfortunately, he quickly learns that the entire clan of refugee elves has already made that decision for him.

China tiene un territorio inmenso, una historia milenaria y un variado ambiente natural y humano, por lo que la diversidad de sus viviendas populares es rara vez vista en la historia mundial de arquitectura. En el presente libro, se presenta los patios cuadrángulo profundos de Pekín con muros altos, y la teoría de suerte y beneficios, así como las viviendas finas, elegantes y simples en el sur de Anhui.

Adam has a good life in Buffalo: great parents, a cute girlfriend, adequate grades. He's not the best at anything, but he's not the worst either. He secretly lusts after Vanessa, the hottest girl in school, and when his dead grandfather's will stipulates that he go on a mission to France, Adam figures he might just have a chance to impress Vanessa and change his life from good to great. When he gets to France, he discovers he has not one but three near-impossible tasks before him.

Dive into a world where love transcends boundaries, from the rugged cliffs of Ireland to the shadowy realms of the Oakdale University. This anthology brings together two captivating tales of romance, each story a testament to the power of love in its many forms. Each story in this anthology celebrates the enduring strength of love, inviting listeners on a journey through the varied landscapes of the human—and not-so-human—heart.

Three spooky and goofy stories that are perfect for young listeners during the Halloween season!

Follow the unforgettable adventures of three unlikely sleuths, filled with fast-paced thrills and mysterious otherworldly adventures. Recommended for ages 9-12. No graphic violence or language. For fans of Nancy Drew and Scooby Doo.

Thirteen-year-old Noah thought a winter break trip to his aunt and uncle’s house would mean snowball fights and hot cocoa, but a harmless sledding trip to the local state park unearths a chilling secret. For sixty years, a nearby reservoir has held a dark truth beneath its icy surface. Now, angry spirits stir, their vengeful trickery spilling into the small Pennsylvania town. Noah and friends find themselves tangled in a web of ghostly whispers and a community desperate to bury the past.

I liked the school in Forgotten. The teachers were nice, and the classrooms were much cleaner than my school in Ft. Worth. But the kids were hateful. They called me names because I was quiet and kept to myself. Especially Abby Frost. She was the meanest and most popular girl in sixth grade. But it was fine. I didn't want to make friends with anyone—and I didn’t. At least…not until the black cat showed up.