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Our health care system is crippled by desperate efforts to prevent the inevitable. A third of the national Medicare budget - nearly $175 billion - is spent on the final year of life, and a third of that amount on the final month, often on expensive (and futile) treatments. Such efforts betray a fundamental flaw in how we think about healthcare: we squander resources on hopeless situations, instead of using them to actually improve health.

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has become the largest and most prestigious book festival in the country, attracting more than 130,000 book lovers each year.

As college graduates soon find out, the real world is tough. Sure, it was hard getting into the right school. But landing a good job is a lot harder. The number of new college grads now outnumbers available entry-level jobs by at least 25 percent. But that figure is as sobering as it is deceptive, given that only a fraction of those jobs are career-worthy.

Learn the 25 keys to building brand awareness, understanding the secrets of advertising and pricing strategies, and integrating the four P's of marketing. This program is part of The New York Times Pocket MBA Series.

In Spend Shift, John Gerzema, world-renowned expert on consumer values, and Pulitzer prize-winning author Michael D'Antonio document the rise of a vibrant, values-driven post-recession economy. To tell the story of this movement, the authors travel to large cities and small towns across eight bellwether states, to examine the value shifts sweeping the nation.

A former superintendent of the West Point military academy and a psychologist explain why all successful leaders rely on a foundation of strong character. The Character Edge is a ground-breaking leadership book that shows you how to win the right way.From the battlefield to the classroom, General Caslen and Dr Matthews have witnessed first-hand the vital link between strong character and strong leadership, and how the latter cannot exist without the former. Competence matters, but without character leadership ultimately fails.

As his campaign rhetoric in the 2018 midterms demonstrated, no issue matters more to Donald Trump than immigration. And no issue better defines his administration. Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Michael D. Shear have covered the Trump administration from its earliest days. In Border Wars, they take listeners inside the White House to document how Trump and his allies blocked asylum seekers and refugees, separated families, threatened deportation and sought to erode the longstanding bipartisan consensus that immigration and immigrants make positive contributions to America.

CIA agent John Seal is a marked man the moment he steps off the plane in Tel Aviv. From a previous assignment, Seal collected intel that an Iranian weapon of mass destruction is moving forward unhindered. The director of the Pandora Initiative, Senator Nancy Daniels, assures John, he is the only man with the skill and experience to verify the validity of the data. But all the flattery in the world is not convincing. John has already assassinated one Mossad agent and suspects the Israelis have a contract on him. Daniels knows what buttons to push and does not take ‘no’ for an answer. She...

John Seal thought investigating the cause for an uptick in greenhouse gas emissions in the middle of a desert would be easy. He was wrong. As a CIA cybersecurity operative, Seal is working for the ongoing covert Pandora Initiative spearheaded by Senator Nancy Daniels. Posing as a member of a multinational commission visiting Tehran to verify the cause of their nuclear power plant’s growing greenhouse gas footprint, John’s mission is to data-mine the plant’s operating system for irregularities. Enduring the desert’s scorching heat, he encounters enemies that are supposed to be allies...

Disavowed, burned and forgotten, CIA agent John Seal is learning to play by his own rules. During his previous mission, vital intel that sheds light on the development of a weapon of mass destruction was stolen – intel needed to clear his name. So, when he finds himself in a rat-infested interrogation cell enduring the bitter cold, facing SVR agent Bogdan Balabanov, he has a chance to make a deal. The deal is simple. Balabanov will ensure Seal’s safety if he recovers and shares the stolen intel and delivers the head of the Russian’s nemesis – a double-agent who has saved Seal’s life.

Arevolt on Calamaar; the long-awaited Weevil invasion, and a dangerous new weapon set the stage for an explosive ending to the Space Frontiers series. Will and Shanna risk all to save their people and end the Weevil threat that has plagued them for years. What price will they pay to bring peace to their kingdom and return to normal life as parents? This could be their last ride in a shocking end that sci-fi fans will never forget.

Are you looking to lose weight, break a weight loss plateau or become healthier? Countless scientific research trials have confirmed the beneficial results of fasting. I personally have used intermittent fasting (IM) to burn off the last stubborn 12 pounds of fat I could not lose through exercise or diet. I did not have the will power to do two to three day fasts so daily intermittent fasting worked great for me - in fact, it worked so well that I can't help but to do it almost everyday, and there is NO hunger!

Paul Stringer lives a life of chance after being sexually molested by his uncle, he must find the one thing that makes him whole again as he struggles with his identity like many other gay black men through the lure of homosexuality. Will Paul Stringer be able to put back the strings which were torn by his uncle or continue to face the burdens of homosexuality on his quest from gay to straight?

Working with difficult people can reduce your morale, threaten your productivity, deplete your energy, and waste your time. But you don't have to be helpless in the face of other people's craziness! Knowing how to handle coworkers' disruptive behavior is one of the most important career skills you can have, allowing you to become a more valuable employee and a more self-reliant person.

Fresh Customer Service proves that if you treat your employees with respect and kindness, if you motivate and equip them with the tools they need to do their job, and treat them like they are number-one, they, in turn, will unleash a passion to serve your customers like they have never been treated before.

A proven roadmap to help you make sense out of a seemingly senseless life. You will find insights inside this little book that will change your entire outlook on life and turn problems into meaningful and valuable experiences.

Parents Under Construction exists to support Christian parents through Biblical solutions in childrearing by provoking parents to change ahead of their children.

Life Beyond Limits is the podcast that empowers you to live your happiest, healthiest life with diabetes. Join host Michael Hofer, Ph.D., a thriving type 1 diabetic for over 40 years, and ”The Deep Dive” team, who share actionable insights, inspiring stories, and expert tips to help you break through barriers and unlock your full potential. With a focus on mindfulness, low-carb living, and gentle movement, this podcast is your guide to embracing a life without limits. The content on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, ...

Welcome to the Resilient Faith Podcast, a space for honest, heartfelt conversations about navigating life’s toughest challenges through faith, resilience, and personal growth. Each episode dives deep into real-life struggles and triumphs, exploring topics like hope, despair, forgiveness, trust, and the power of resilience in our everyday lives.Hosted by individuals who have walked their own journeys of faith and resilience, this podcast brings relatable stories, practical insights, and spiritual encouragement to listeners from all backgrounds—whether you’re a long-time believer, new to ...

A former superintendent of the West Point military academy and a psychologist explain why all successful leaders rely on a foundation of strong character. The Character Edge is a ground-breaking leadership book that shows you how to win the right way.From the battlefield to the classroom, General Caslen and Dr Matthews have witnessed first-hand the vital link between strong character and strong leadership, and how the latter cannot exist without the former. Competence matters, but without character leadership ultimately fails.