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    Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed, Hörbuch, Digital, 571min
    In his million-copy best seller Guns, Germs, and Steel, Jared Diamond examined how and why Western civilizations developed the technologies and immunities that allowed them to dominate much of the world. Now in this brilliant companion volume, Diamond probes the other side of the equation: what caused some of the great civilizations of the past to collapse into ruin, and what can we learn from their fates? As in Guns, Germs, and Steel, Diamond weaves an all-encompassing global thesis through a series of fascinating historical-cultural narratives. Moving from the Polynesian cultures on Easter Island to the flourishing American civilizations of the Anasazi and the Maya and finally to the doomed Viking colony on Greenland, Diamond traces the fundamental pattern of catastrophe. Environmental damage, climate change, rapid population growth, and unwise political choices were all factors in the demise of these societies, but other societies found solutions and persisted. Similar problems face us today and have already brought disaster to Rwanda and Haiti, even as China and Australia are trying to cope in innovative ways. Despite our own society's apparently inexhaustible wealth and unrivaled political power, ominous warning signs have begun to emerge even in ecologically robust areas like Montana. Brilliant, illuminating, and immensely absorbing, Collapse is destined to take its place as one of the essential books of our time, raising the urgent question: how can our world best avoid committing ecological suicide? Language: English. Narrator: Christopher Murney. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/peng/000358/bk_peng_000358_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Bitcoin: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 69min
    In a wоrld оf ассеlеrаtеd technological сhаngеѕ, іt wоuld bе unwise tо рrеdісt what tоmоrrоw mау brіng. Thеrе аrе many fасtоrѕ that mау come into рlау in thе evolution оf Bіtсоіn. If іt will run into severe оbѕtасlеѕ, іt will rаріdlу be dіѕрlасеd by another сrурtо-currency thаt wіll overcome thе оbѕtасlеѕ. In thе соntrаrу саѕе, the network еffесt will саrrу Bitcoin tо dominance. Whether оr not іt'ѕ Bіtсоіn, crypto-currencies аrе hеrе tо stay аѕ an іntrіguіng соnсерt аnd a grоundbrеаkіng technology. If you аrе a nеwbіе whо is іntеrеѕtеd in trаdіng with Bitcoin, thеn you wіll nееd tо fіrѕt undеrѕtаnd thе basics of trading аnd іnvеѕtіng. Thеѕе аnd mаnу mоrе lаtеnt fасtѕ ѕhаll bе рrоfоundlу еxроundеd оn іn thіѕ hіghlу еxроѕіtоrу bооk. Here is a preview of what inside the book: Bіtсоіn іѕ nothing but a type оf crypto-currency аnd thе grеаt thіng аbоut thіѕ сurrеnсу is that іt has brought about a great revolution іn thе оnlіnе fіnаnсіаl mаrkеt. All Bіtсоіn trаnѕасtіоnѕ are dіѕсrеtе, or іn other words, Bіtсоіn gіvеѕ you thе орtіоn оf uѕеr аnоnуmіtу. Thе Bіtсоіn іѕ a very interesting concept that іѕ gаіnіng acceptance bу many соmраnіеѕ оn thе Internet like PауPаl, WordPress, Reddit, Microtronix, аnd many others. In fасt, ATM mасhіnеѕ аrе already on the way tо bе uѕеd. Bitcoin rеmаіnѕ rеlаtіvеlу unregulated mоnеу, аlthоugh thе lаndѕсаре іѕ еxресtеd tо change іn thе long-term. Take action today and learn Bitcoin trading in no time! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Eddie Leonard Jr.. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/087170/bk_acx0_087170_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Managing Brand Equity (eBook, ePUB)
    The most important assets of any business are intangible: its company name, brands, symbols, and slogans, and their underlying associations, perceived quality, name awareness, customer base, and proprietary resources such as patents, trademarks, and channel relationships. These assets, which comprise brand equity, are a primary source of competitive advantage and future earnings, contends David Aaker, a national authority on branding. Yet, research shows that managers cannot identify with confidence their brand associations, levels of consumer awareness, or degree of customer loyalty. Moreover in the last decade, managers desperate for short-term financial results have often unwittingly damaged their brands through price promotions and unwise brand extensions, causing irreversible deterioration of the value of the brand name. Although several companies, such as Canada Dry and Colgate-Palmolive, have recently created an equity management position to be guardian of the value of brand names, far too few managers, Aaker concludes, really understand the concept of brand equity and how it must be implemented. In a fascinating and insightful examination of the phenomenon of brand equity, Aaker provides a clear and well-defined structure of the relationship between a brand and its symbol and slogan, as well as each of the five underlying assets, which will clarify for managers exactly how brand equity does contribute value. The author opens each chapter with a historical analysis of either the success or failure of a particular company's attempt at building brand equity: the fascinating Ivory soap story; the transformation of Datsun to Nissan; the decline of Schlitz beer; the making of the Ford Taurus; and others. Finally, citing examples from many other companies, Aaker shows how to avoid the temptation to place short-term performance before the health of the brand and, instead, to manage brands strategically by creating, developing, and exploiting each of the five assets in turn
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    Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 548min
    Live where you want, and invest anywhere it makes sense! Are you interested in real estate investing but there is nothing to buy that makes sense where you live? Are you tired of seeing the amazing success of others investing in markets better suited for buy and hold real estate and wish that could be you? Do you want to take advantage of wealth building opportunities but are frustrated by the fact there just isn't any way to do that until the next market crash? Real estate investing is one of the greatest vehicles to build wealth, but it doesn't make sense in every market. Some locations provide incredible returns, while others make it almost impossible to find a single property that profits. Traditionally, investing out of state has been considered risky and unwise. But the rules, technology, and markets have changed: No longer are you forced to invest only in your backyard! Experienced investor and real estate agent David Greene shares his in-depth strategy to build profitable rental portfolios through buying, managing, and flipping out-of-state properties. Grow your real estate investing business in any location. Build relationships with your team from miles away. Learn to recognize coming shifts in any market. Use technology to stay informed from afar. Apply checks and balances to ensure you find the best deals. Understand where to buy, where to avoid, and whom to hire for work. Don't let your location dictate your financial freedom. Get the inside scoop to invest - and succeed - anywhere! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Randy Streu. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/103736/bk_acx0_103736_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Rental Property Investing: 2 Books in 1: The Complete Guide to Create Passive Income Without Owning Property; Learn to Become a Perfect Host and Improve Your Airbnb Ranking , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 710min
    These publications have been specially designed for those, who want to earn passive income through rental property or without owing property.Live where you would like, and devote anywhere it is reasonable! Are you really currently interested in property investing however, there's not anything to get which is sensible in your geographical area? Have you been bored with seeing the remarkable success of many others residing in markets better-suited to buy and hold property and also wish which might possibly be you personally?Property investing is certainly one of the best vehicles to assemble riches, however, it will not seem sensible in the most marketplace. Some locations give incredible yields, but some ensure it is nearly impossible to locate just one real estate which profits. Traditionally, investing out of condition was considered insecure and unwise. Achieve wealth and money flow through Real Estate Investing.Find land with the actual possibilityUnlock the truths Which Are holding you backNegotiate the bargain Depending on the amountsEvaluate home and buy costBoost Your earnings through recognized real estate management toolsFor those who own a home, flat, or spare room you're seeking to rent outside, list it upon Airbnb is sometimes an excellent way to pull a small amount of additional money. It generates a handy side gig and has got the potential to blossom into a fulltime career with attentive direction.Inside of Airbnb, you’ll learn about: What's a holiday rental business, and the way to conduct one successfully.The Way to use interpersonal media to promote your businessThe way to control cash flow, so you can keep tabs on your gainsThe best way to transition into property rentalsWhat Is your prospective expenditures and also the way to be sure you always remain prosperous ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Elizabeth Walter, Amy Dean. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/201310/bk_acx0_201310_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Legends of the Middle Ages: The First Crusade , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 68min
    I, or rather the Lord, beseech you as Christ's heralds to publish this everywhere and to persuade all people of whatever rank, foot-soldiers and knights, poor and rich, to carry aid promptly to those Christians and to destroy that vile race from the lands of our friends. I say this to those who are present, it is meant also for those who are absent. Moreover, Christ commands it. (Pope Urban II, 1095) When a crusader army of Western European Franks took Jerusalem by storm on July 15, 1099, it was one of the more unexpected conquests in history. Everything seemed to be against them for the previous three years of crusades right up to the final siege, yet they finally prevailed. And when they did, they massacred most if not all of the population before establishing a Christian realm in a region that had been taken over by the Muslims in 634 CE. The First Crusade is a difficult and polarizing event, even among modern historians. For some the crusaders were heroes and saints, and for others they were devils who disrupted the peaceful local sects of Muslims, Jews, and Christians, establishing an alien colony that heralded modern European imperialism. To serve the needs of whatever story they want to tell, some historians will begin their tales at some convenient point in history that makes their sides look good. In fact the First Crusade is also a signal example of why it is unwise to choose sides in history because neither side was correct, and the situation was highly complex. Though it went largely unremarked in the Islamic world at the time, the First Crusade has since become a contentious symbol of European imperialism in the Middle East. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Colin Fluxman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/034413/bk_acx0_034413_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Mysterious Traveler: Dark Destiny, Hörbuch, Digital, 658min
    He takes the same train every week at this time, with tales to thrill you a little and chill you a little! Here's Maurice Tarplin as The Mysterious Traveler, your sardonic seatmate on the fast track to mystery! Rushing you headlong into mistrust, misdeeds, and murder are Phillip Clarke, Staats Cotsworth, Sandra Gould, Santos Ortega, Joseph Julian, Elspeth Eric, Cameron Prud'Homme, and Raymond Edward Johnson, playing the parts of the unwise, the unwary, and the undone. Plus, also from the team of David Kogan and Robert Arthur, enjoy six bonus episodes of The Strange Dr. Weird. Episodes include: Mysterious Traveler: The House of Death 01-30-44; The Good Die Young 02-27-44; The Accusing Corpse 04-16-44; The Queen of the Cats 07-02-44; They Who Sleep 01-06-45; The Case of Charles Foster 03-10-45; Death Is the Visitor 08-25-46; The Symphony of Death 09-08-46; New Year's Nightmare 01-05-47; The Woman in Black 03-09-47; Dark, Dark Destiny 04-13-47; Death Is the Judge 06-15-47; The Locomotive Ghost 07-06-47; Death Is My Caller 10-21-47; The Man Who Died Twice 02-24-48; They Struck it Rich 03-16-48; The Man Who Vanished 07-06-48; Till Death Do Us Part 11-11-48; Survival of the Fittest 01-10-50; The Man Who Tried to Save Lincoln 02-07-50. Strange Dr. Weird: Journey Into the Unknown 11-21-44; Death in the Everglades 11-28-44; The Man Who Talked With Death 12-12-44; Stand-In for Death 12-26-44; The Knife of Death 02-20-45; When Killers Meet 04-10-45. Language: English. Narrator: Phillip Clarke, Staats Cotsworth, Sandra Gould. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/radi/001216/rt_radi_001216_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    How Violent Video Games Prevent Violence in Real Life, What Causes Violent Behaviors, the Benefits of Playing Video Games, and How an Average Gamer Can Earn a Living Playing MMORPG Video Games , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 75min
    This essay sheds light on how violent video games prevent violence in real life and elucidates what causes violent behaviors. Moreover, the benefits of playing video games are demystified and how an average gamer can earn a living playing video games is expounded upon in this essay.While it may seem to be an oxymoron, it stands to preponderantly reason that violent video games can preempt violence in real life or at the very least eminently reduce acts of violence. Violent transgressions enacted by humans are always unwarranted and needless including the slaughtering of animals for insalubrious food products that humans as frugivores should never consume under any circumstance. As frugivores with long intestines and high PH levels, human beings will not be able to efficaciously digest these deadly disease causing animal products without it being of dire consequence to their overall health. As frugivores with long intestines, high PH levels, and flat teeth, it is incumbent that our species only devours foods from foods groups that we have the anatomy to efficaciously digest, such as fruits and vegetables. It is unwise to devour animal carcasses, animal secretions, synthetic products, oils, refined grains, whole grains, seeds, legumes, and oxidized products if the individual is keen on optimizing their health, minimizing inflammation, prolonging their life, and mitigating as many deleterious health risks as possible.We currently cannot modify our innate genetic code and should ideally resort to following a diet of only consuming nutrient dense, alkaline fruits, and vegetables that optimize our health and maximize our longevity rate. Fruits and vegetables are replete with vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, phytonutrients, antioxidants, fiber, and other salubrious compounds that we need to be able to thrive, prosper, and flourish. The health benefits reaped and the nutrient profiles will vary per nutrient dense fruit or vegetable, with some foods being fa ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Derrick Magolski. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/182320/bk_acx0_182320_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Texas Lost : Lone Star Lovers, Book 5 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 420min
    His career is in her hands - will he risk his future to save her?Clarice Sutton, daughter of privilege, was raised to lead society, but that life feels increasingly empty, so instead of taking her proper place in their social set, she's taken a job her parents abhor: police department psychologist. The company she keeps and the people she meets horrify her oh-so-proper parents and their friends. Santino "Saint" Valdez - hard-nosed detective who is anything but saintly - is under investigation by Internal Affairs for killing a predator he's not at all sorry to have eliminated. Now he's supposed to spill his guts to Miss Prim and Prissy? No way - not ever. Yet she's not what he expects, and he surprises her, as well. A growing attraction complicates both their lives, and time spent together only strengthens the unwise bond between the mongrel from the streets and the society girl.Saint's future depends on Clarice's professional evaluation, yet her feelings toward him are increasingly anything but professional. An Internal Affairs detective who trusts her wants Saint's head in a noose, so the stakes couldn't be higher. New on the job, Clarice can't afford to falter, yet the urge to defend the man who won't defend himself is powerful.And when Clarice learns that the parents she's tried so hard to please have lied to her all her life, the only person she trusts to understand how lost and alone she feels is the very man she must avoid in order to save him.As the forces against Saint gather, he knows the worst thing he can do is spend time with her and risk tainting her evaluation…yet how can he turn away from her soft and valiant heart when she's suffering so?When those out to get him endanger her safety, will Saint risk everything to save her? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Eric G. Dove. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/190480/bk_acx0_190480_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Eleusinian Mysteries: The History of Ancient Greece's Most Famous Religious Rites , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 77min
    Ancient Greece and its mythology has fascinated people for thousands of years, and few elements have intrigued people quite like the Eleusinian Mysteries, which the Greeks believed transformed the initiates and gave them knowledge that eased both the living of life on earth and allayed fears of death, allowing an acceptance of their ultimate fate. The influence of the Eleusinian Mysteries was also far-reaching; for example, the Telesterion is reminiscent of the labyrinthine, symbolic structures that can be found all over pre-historic Europe, ranging from those in Ireland to Malta and Crete to the Shetlands. The larger precinct of Eleusis, combining as it did caves, terraces and buildings carved into the rock again, all echo that ancient past. The external journey of the initiate is mirrored in his internal journey, and what can be seen is that the spiritual torch of classical Greece, as exemplified in these rites, hides the much older worship of deities. It was the spirit of those older gods and goddesses that ultimately pervaded Eleusis. However, it would be unwise to see the Eleusinian Mysteries as something separate from the other aspects of the Greek belief system, or even worse, seeing them as somehow more spiritual than the others. The fact that a considerable element of the Eleusinian Mysteries suggests a tendency towards spiritual monotheism has led to many false conclusions about their nature. They were not a unique phenomenon in Greek religious tradition, and the concepts of secrecy and revelation of mysteries only to initiates had parallels in the cults of Dionysius and Cybele. Similarly, the mystical dimensions of the rites, with their emphasis on a personal encounter with the deity, can be found in other cultic activities. Nonetheless, for the ancient Greeks the vital issue was that only through the Mysteries could they escape the miserable eternal fate ascribed for them if they were not initiated. Sophocles summed it up neatly, decl ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kenneth Ray. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/078682/bk_acx0_078682_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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