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  The Big Stick: The Limits of Soft Power and the Necessity of Military Force , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 550min

  Speak softly and carry a big stick, Theodore Roosevelt famously said in 1901 when the United States was emerging as a great power. It was the right sentiment, perhaps, in an age of imperial rivalry. But today many Americans doubt the utility of their global military presence, thinking it outdated, unnecessary, or even dangerous. In The Big Stick, Eliot A. Cohen - a scholar and practitioner of international relations - disagrees. He argues that hard power remains essential for American foreign policy. While acknowledging that the United States must be careful about why, when, and how it uses force, he insists that its international role is as critical as ever, and armed force is vital to that role. Cohen explains that American leaders must learn to use hard power in new ways and for new circumstances. The rise of a well-armed China, Russia's conquest of Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, nuclear threats from North Korea and Iran, and the spread of radical Islamist movements like ISIS are some of the key threats to global peace. If the United States relinquishes its position as a strong but prudent military power and fails to accept its role as the guardian of a stable world order, we run the risk of unleashing disorder, violence, and tyranny on a scale not seen since the 1930s. The United States is still, as Madeleine Albright once dubbed it, "the indispensable nation". ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Bill Thatcher. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/009582/bk_blak_009582_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  SEO 2016: Learn Search Engine Optimization , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 270min

  Do you have what it takes to rank your site at the top of Google's search results? Have you been frustrated by the level of difficulty posed in competing with other well-established websites for those coveted first-page listings? Well, did you know that there are over 200 ranking factors involved Google's current search algorithm? Yes, over 200. It's certainly no walk in the park. Depending on your information when it comes to SEO, it might be outdated or just flat-out wrong. Why is that? Search has been evolving at an uncanny rate in recent years. If you're not in the know, then you could end up spinning your wheels and wasting valuable and precious time on techniques that no longer work. Google's sole mission is to provide the most relevant search results at the top of its searches in the quickest manner possible. However, in recent years, due to some mischievous behavior at the hand of a small group of people, relevancy began to wane. Since 2011,Google has tried hunt out and demote spammy sites that sacrifice user experience, focus on thin content, or simply spend their time trying to deceive their way to the top of its search results. At the same time, Google has increased its reliance on four major components of trust that work at the heart of its search algorithm: Trust in age Trust in authority Trust in content Relevance ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Smokey Rivers. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/037282/bk_acx0_037282_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Ethereum Blockchain 2019: A Cryptocurrency Investing Bible for the Next Digital Gold: A Beginner's Guide to 10Xing Your Investment Through ETH Mining and Trading , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 95min

  Will crypto die in 2019? Wasn't Ethereum a bulletproof investment? Christmas 2017 saw the value of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) skyrocket to figures no one can say they expected. Many dumped their hard-earned cash into crypto investment platforms only to see their money crash in value in the months that followed. Unsurprisingly, this left a lot of doubt about the future of Ethereum and other cryptos.In Ethereum Blockchain 2019: A Cryptocurrency Investing Bible for the Next Digital Gold, you will discover: All you need to know about the future of Ethereum and blockchain technology, so you can make sound investment decisionsEthereum basics explained in plain English no technical jargon here Ease of acquisitionIntuitive understanding of Smart Contracts, Dapps, and DAOs The lifecycle of EthereumEthereum trading strategies that have made many crypto investors wealthy beyond what they thought was possibleAnd much, much more It’s already 2019 and the cryptocurrency playing field has changed. Can you still make money today? Indeed, but it depends on how well you trade. One thing is certain - you can't follow outdated information if you plan to make any money in the future ahead. This is why I have created Ethereum Blockchain 2019, an updated guide on what you need to know to make money with Ethereum and blockchain technology 2019 and beyond. Stop leaving money on the table. Buy now, and get your copy today! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Robert Plank. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/140084/bk_acx0_140084_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  The Big Questions in Science and Religion , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 750min

  Can religious beliefs survive in the scientific age? Are they resoundingly outdated? Or, is there something in them of great importance, even if the way they are expressed will have to change given new scientific context? These questions are among those at the core of the science-religion dialogue. In The Big Questions in Science and Religion, Keith Ward, an Anglican priest who was once an atheist, offers compelling insights into the often contentious relationship between diverse religious views and new scientific knowledge. He identifies 10 basic questions about the nature of the universe and human life. Among these are: Does the universe have a goal or purpose? Do the laws of nature exclude miracles? Can science provide an wholly naturalistic explanation for moral and religious beliefs? Has science made belief in God obsolete? Are there any good science-based arguments for God? With his expertise in the study of world religions, Ward considers concepts from Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Christianity, while featuring the speculations of cosmologists, physicians, mathematicians, and philosophers. In addition, Ward examines the implications of ancient laws and modern theories and evaluates the role of religious experience as evidence of a nonphysical reality. Writing with enthusiasm, passion, and clarity, Keith Ward conveys the depth, difficulty, intellectual excitement, and importance of the greatest intellectual and existential questions of the modern scientific age. The book is published by Templeton Press. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Vance. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/redw/000034/bk_redw_000034_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Innovative Desires: An Enemies to Lovers Billionaire Romance , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 344min

  Alard:This handsome, charming young man is presenting me with my own technology. It may be outdated, yes, but it's still what my R&D department is getting ready to release. How does he know? I have to get closer to him, learn his secrets, and find some way to destroy him before he does the same to me. Yet when I look into his eyes, I get a feeling that I haven't had in so many years. Can I really ruin him for what might be coincidence? Simon:Everyone knows Alard Guth, head of Innocorp. He's one of the most creative, fascinating minds in the technology world, even if he is a corporate monster. Unlike all those other faceless creeps, I can't bring myself to dislike him. Sure, he's in it for the money, but, well, everyone has to make a living, right? No, no. I have to remember that it's their humanity that lets them get their hooks in you. But when I see the look on his face when he gazes at me...well, would it really be so bad to let him reel me in? This corporate romance is full of drama, daring, and deep, passionate love. Our fiery heroes are ready to show you what they're made of. This piece should only be listened to by those 18 years and older or those considered adults in the listener's country of origin. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Adam Eckmair. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/136508/bk_acx0_136508_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  How to Sell When Nobody Is Buying: And How to Sell Even More When They Are , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 410min

  You are listening to this this book because you need to make more sales fast in an uncertain time. The pressure to sell has never been higher. But as the economy, your industry, and the markets change, does that really mean that people aren't buying anymore? Of course not. First, you have to understand, it's not your fault. You're struggling because the current model for reaching and converting customers is seriously outdated and no longer works. You must develop new skills in a rapidly changing world if you intend to sell. We're in a new economy full of rapidly changing industries - and new sales rules apply. Customers have up-to-the-minute information access, a global reach, a social-networking mindset, a desire for instant gratification, and expectations of more powerful, high-tech experiences. That means you must understand what consumers demand of you before putting products and services in front of them. You need to pick up the tools that connect you to your market, expand your networks, and create a persuasive message that reaches customers where they live. The rules have changed, and only those most adaptable to change will survive. This approach is necessary for everyone in the sales industry. Whether you're a salesperson, a sales manager, are self-employed, or are part of a sales team, How to Sell When Nobody's Buying is the one-stop resource you need to stand out in the marketplace - starting now. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Sean Pratt. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/gdan/000311/bk_gdan_000311_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Massive Action Equals Massive Results: Learn the Critical Mental Framework to Focus Your Energy, Reach Your Goals Quicker, and Live an Insanely Awesome Life , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 218min

  Do you want to live in insanely awesome life? Are you looking to achieve massive success? Do you feel stuck in life and not exactly sure how to proceed? The majority of people achieve a certain level of success in their life but never really live up to their true potential. In this book Sunil Saxena describes the mental framework needed to live in insanely awesome life. This intellectual and action oriented book brilliantly explains how you can develop the proper mental framework and start living the "massive action lifestyle". By drawing on his work as an entrepreneur, doctor and father of four he shares real world examples to show the listener how to take massive action and create the massive success we all truly desire. In this book the listener will understand: How to achieve your goals more quickly easily and with certainty Tools to update your brains 10,000 BC, outdated operating system How to develop rock solid inner core confidence How to take massive action that results in massive success Time management principles that allow for massive action Develop smart goals and remove fear from your life What is peak state and why it is so important Don't continue to live your mediocre life. Take back control, develop the proper mindset, and enjoy your new insanely awesome life. Start developing your insanely awesome life now, by clicking the "Buy Now" button. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Sunil Saxena. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/098352/bk_acx0_098352_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Worth The Fight (eBook, ePUB)

  Worth The FightAllyDid he just call me fat? As soon as he took off for the garage, I twirled around in front of the big picture mirror that covered the south wall of the living room. As a young girl, I had always hated this mirror, and after seeing all my imperfections, now, I hated it even more. I sat down on the oversized, outdated couch, picked up the remote, and switched on the TV. The only thing that would make me feel better, besides food, was to lose myself in one of my favorite episodes of Outlander. "Jamie, Jamie, Jamie. You wouldn't care that I might have grown too big for my breeks, now, would ya?" If I didn't have the excitement Jamie brought to my life, I don't know what I would do. BrockI loved Ally, more than life itself, but I couldn't take her rejection anymore. We no longer seemed to have the same interests. We had so much fun together when we first met. When did everything change? She'd put on a few pounds, but who didn't as they aged. Okay, I hadn't. I was a freak of nature, and Al resented me for it. So, instead of listening to her grumbling about it, I set up a gym in the garage, hoping she would use it with me. But, whenever I ask her to join me, she throws it back in my face and refuses. We hadn't been married that long, and I wanted the closeness we used to have, I wanted my wife back. But sadly, I believe she's fallen for someone else. I've heard her whisper the name Jamie in her sleep. I don't know who he is, but when I find out…

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  Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader

  You aspire to lead with greater impact. The problem is you're busy executing on today's demands. You know you have to carve out time from your day job to build your leadership skills, but it's easy to let immediate problems and old mind-sets get in the way. Herminia Ibarra—an expert on professional leadership and development and a renowned professor at INSEAD, a leading international business school—shows how managers and executives at all levels can step up to leadership by making small but crucial changes in their jobs, their networks, and themselves. In Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader , she offers advice to help you: - Redefine your job in order to make more strategic contributions - Diversify your network so that you connect to, and learn from, a bigger range of stakeholders - Become more playful with your self-concept, allowing your familiar—and possibly outdated—leadership style to evolve Ibarra turns the usual “think first and then act" philosophy on its head by arguing that doing these three things will help you learn through action and will increase what she calls your outsight —the valuable external perspective you gain from direct experiences and experimentation. As opposed to insight, outsight will then help change the way you think as a leader: about what kind of work is important; how you should invest your time; why and which relationships matter in informing and supporting your leadership; and, ultimately, who you want to become. Packed with self-assessments and practical advice to help define your most pressing leadership challenges, this book will help you devise a plan of action to become a better leader and move your career to the next level. It's time to learn by doing.

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  Muse (eBook, ePUB)

  The fascinating true stories of thirty incredible muses-and their role in some of art history's most well-known masterpieces. We instantly recognize many of their faces from the world's most iconic artworks-but just who was Picasso's 'Weeping Woman'? Or the burglar in Francis Bacon's oeuvre? Why was Grace Jones covered in graffiti? Far from posing silently, muses have brought emotional support, intellectual energy, career-changing creativity, and practical help to artists. However, the perception of the muse is that of a passive, powerless model (usually young, attractive, and female) at the mercy of an influential and older male artist. Could this impression be incorrect and unfair? Is this trope a romanticized myth? Have people embraced, even sought, the status of muse? Most importantly, where would artists be without them? In Muse, Ruth Millington's goal is to re-assess and re-claim that word in a celebratory narrative that takes ownership and demonstrates how outdated the common perception of that word is. Muse also explores the idea of 'muse' in a different way and includes performance artists and celebrities, iconic figures we perhaps haven't considered before as muses, such as Tilda Swinton and Grace Jones. By delving into the real-life relationships that models have held with the artists who immortalized them, it will expose the influential and active part they have played in contributing to the artwork they inspired, and explore the various ways people have subverted stereotypical 'muse' roles. From job supervisors to homeless men in Harlem, Muse will reveal the unexpected, overlooked, and forgotten models of art history. Through the stories of thirty remarkable lives, from performing muses to muses who have been turned into messages, this book will deconstruct reductive stereotypes of the muse, and reframe it as a momentous and empowered agent of art history.

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