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If you want to learn about one of history’s greatest military commanders and uncover some of his secrets of drive—drive that enabled him and his small army to first subdue all of Greece and then the mighty Persian Empire—then you want to read this book.Some people like to think that geniuses are so inherently extraordinary that they navigate their journeys with clairvoyant ease. This simply isn’t true. Greatness does not come lightly. It requires that you make sacrifices of time, interests, and—sometimes—possessions. The further you move toward greatness, the more greatness demands from you.But all barriers yield to one mythical quality: drive. The will to persist and overcome. To never give up. To never accept defeat. Few stories better illustrate this better than the life of one of the most extraordinary warriors the world has even known; a man of legendary ambition, will, and grit: Alexander the Great.In this book, you’ll be taken on a whirlwind journey through Alexander’s life and conquests, and not only learn about the successes and mistakes of one of history’s greatest conquerors, but also how to awaken a fire in your own life and adventures.Read this book now and learn lessons from Alexander the Great on why drive is so vital to awakening your inner genius, and learn insights into the real power of purpose, how to defeat the insidious force of “Resistance” that holds us back, and more.

This book has helped thousands of men build their best bodies ever. Will YOU be next?If you want to get muscular, lean, and strong as quickly as possible without steroids, good genetics, extreme dieting, or wasting ridiculous amounts of time in the gym . . . regardless of your age . . . you want to read this book.Here's the deal:Building muscle and burning fat isn't as complicated as the fitness industry wants you to believe. This book is the shortcut.You don't need to:Spend hundreds of dollars per month on the worthless supplements that steroid-fueled bodybuilders "swear by." Most pills and powders do absolutely nothing.You don't need to: Constantly change up your weightlifting routine to gain muscle mass quickly and effectively. Muscle building is much simpler than that.You don't need to: Waste a couple of hours in the gym every day grinding through grueling workouts. In fact, this is a great way to get nowhere.You don't need to: Slog away at boring cardio to shed ugly belly fat and get a six-pack. In fact, you don't have to do any cardio to get the body you really want.You don't need to: Obsess over "clean eating" and avoiding "unhealthy" foods to get ripped. Instead, you can get the body you want eating the foods you love.Those are just a few of the harmful lies and myths that keep guys from ever achieving the lean, muscular, strong, and healthy bodies they truly desire.And in this book you're going to learn something most guys will never know . . .The exact methods of diet and training that make putting on 10 to 15 pounds of quality lean mass a breeze . . . and it only takes a few months.Here are just a few of the things you're going to discover in this book:The 10 biggest fat loss and muscle-building myths and mistakes that keep guys fat, weak, and frustrated.The 3 scientific laws of muscle growth and fat loss that literally force your body to get bigger, leaner, and stronger. You'll be shocked at how easy it really is to build muscle and lose fat once you know what you're doing.How to create flexible diet plans that help you transform your body composition eating the foods you love . . . and without ever feeling starved, deprived, or like you're "on a diet."A paint-by-numbers training system that will help you build a big, full chest . . . a wide, tapered back . . . thick, powerful legs . . . and strong, bulging arms . . . spending no more than 3 to 6 hours in the gym every week...doing challenging, fun workouts that you enjoy.A no-BS guide to supplements that will show you what works and what doesn't, saving you hundreds if not thousands of dollars each year.And a whole lot more!Imagine . . . just 12 weeks from now . . . being constantly complimented on how great you look and asked how the heck you're doing it . . .Imagine enjoying the added benefits of high energy levels, no aches and pains, better spirits, and knowing that you're getting healthier every day . . .The bottom line is you CAN get that "Hollywood hunk" body without following boring, bland "bodybuilder" diets or living in the gym. This book shows you how.SPECIAL BONUS FOR READERS!With this men’s fitness book, you'll also get a FREE 56-page reference guide with all of the book's key takeaways, a year's worth of Bigger Leaner Stronger workouts, 10 premade meal plans for cutting and lean bulking, and more!Scroll up, click the "Buy" button now, and begin your journey to a bigger, leaner, and stronger you!

NATIONAL BESTSELLER! OVER 50,000 COPIES SOLD!Have you ever had trouble understanding the United States Bill of Rights?Have you ever wondered what was really meant by one or more of the ten amendments, including the second amendment?Have you ever been unsure as to how these rights should apply to modern society?Have you even questioned if the Bill of Rights should still be held as inviolable law, nearly 230 years after its writing?Let’s face it…The Bill of Rights is very hard to understand if you just pick it up and give it a read.The eloquent style in which it was written can be confusing.There’s a lot of legal terminology that’s beyond most of us.And without the right historical background, it’s impossible to fully understand the meaning, importance, and scope of several of the amendments (and especially the second amendment).Furthermore, there are countless politicians and mainstream pundits that want to interpret our rights for us and tell us what the Founders meant, making it even harder to know what to believe.But are you comfortable letting crooked baby-kissers and propagandists decide what your rights are? Or would you rather discover them for yourself?In other words, would you rather know and insist on the exact freedoms our Founders intended for you, your family, your friends, and your fellow Americans?If you’re like millions of other Americans, your answer to that question is YES, and this book is for you.It will help you quickly and easily reach a deep understanding of the Bill of Rights by…Walking you through each amendment, clarifying the precise definitions of key words, so you understand exactly what the Founders wanted you to know.Providing you with the key historical context you need to fully grasp and spirit and importance of the amendments, so you understand how they apply to our 21st century society.Sharing powerfully insightful quotes on each amendment, straight from the Founders and their peers, so you have absolutely no questions as to their purposes and intentions.Supplying you with an extensive glossary of terms so you never get lost in a dictionary or encyclopedia trying to understand what you’re reading.And more.Thomas Jefferson once said, “Educate and inform the whole mass of the people…They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.”And he also said, “If a nation expects to be ignorant and free… it expects what never was and never will be.”That's why this book was created.My mission is to teach you truths most people will never know about their specific rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.And that’s what you’re going to learn in this book: the things the two-faced corruptocrats and their media lackeys absolutely hate the most about our country and Constitution.The Founders fought tirelessly to guarantee you specific rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Don’t lose them. Learn them.Scroll up and click the "Buy" button now, learn your God-given rights, and together, we can keep the spirit of freedom alive in this great nation.

Have you ever had trouble understanding the United States Bill of Rights? Have you ever wondered what was really meant by one or more of the ten amendments? Have you ever been unsure as to how these rights apply to modern society? Have you even questioned if the Bill of Rights should still be held as inviolable law, nearly 250 years after its writing? Here's the truth: the Bill of Rights is not easy to understand if you just pick it up and give it a read. The eloquent style in which it's written can be confusing. The language can cause misunderstandings. There's a lot of legal terminology that's beyond most of us. Without an understanding of the historical background of certain amendments, it's impossible to fully understand their importance and scope. And to top it all off, there are countless politicians and pundits that try to interpret our rights for us and tell us what the Founders meant. But are you comfortable letting crooked politicians decide what your rights are? Or would you rather know and be able to insist on, with certainty, the freedoms our Founders intended for you, your family, your friends, and your fellow Americans? If you're like millions of other Americans, you'll choose the latter.

This bestselling flexible dieting cookbook has helped thousands of guys and gals build their best body ever eating foods they love. Will YOU be next?If you want to build a body you can be proud of without having to starve or deprive yourself of all the foods you actually like . . . and if you want 125 quick, easy, and delicious “fitness-friendly” recipes . . . you want to read this book.What if I told you that just about everything magazines and trainers teach you about dieting is wrongWhat if you could build lean muscle and lose stubborn fat eating delicious foods that never make you feel like you’re “on a diet”?What if you didn’t have to obsess over “clean eating” to get lean and healthy? In fact, what if you could “cheat” each and every day and still reach your goals?In short, what if I told you that using food to build muscle, lose fat, and get healthy is much simpler and sustainable than you’ve been led to believe?Well, I have good news.You don’t need to follow a bland, boring, "bodybuilder diet" to get into the best shape of your life.You can eat all of your favorite foods while transforming your physique, and you can do it faster than you ever thought possible.And this book is the shortcut.Here’s a “sneak peek” of what you’ll find inside:The paint-by-numbers formula for creating effective meal plans tailored to your body, goals, and lifestyle.How to use calories, “macros,” “micros,” food choices, and nutrient timing to improve your body composition.13 delicious and easy-to-make breakfast recipes, like “BLT” Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, High-Protein Banana Oatcakes, Spice Caribbean Oatmeal with Yogurt Swirl, and more.11 mouthwatering salads and dressings, like Spicy Santa Fe Taco Salad, Grilled Mediterranean Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette, Creamy Jalapeno-Cilantro Dressing, and more.14 low-calorie snacks you’ll actually want to eat, like Blueberry-Coconut Pancake Batter Smoothie, Maple-Walnut Protein Muffins, Peanut Butter Protein Swirl Brownies, and more. 16 succulent beef and pork recipes that make savory lunches and dinners, like Beef Stroganoff, Beef Lo Mein, Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops, and more.18 tasty poultry dishes you’ll love again and again, like Curry Chicken, Mexican Meatloaf, Pollo Fajitas, and more.8 flavorful seafood recipes like Creamy Fettuccine with Scallops, Graham Cracker-Crusted Tilapia, Seared Cod with No-Cook Mustard-Caper Sauce, and more.11 appetizing side dishes like Crispy Squash Fries, Sweet Potato Chips, Roasted Garlic Twice-Baked Potato, and more.10 delectable desserts that you can enjoy guilt-free, like Peach Cobbler, Maple-Raisin Bread Pudding, Triple Berry Crisp, and more.Imagine . . . just 12 weeks from now . . . being constantly complimented on how great you look and asked how the heck you're doing it . . . Imagine enjoying the added benefits of high energy levels, no aches and pains, better spirits, and knowing that you're getting healthier every day . . .The bottom line is you CAN achieve that "Hollywood body" without eating the same simple, tasteless meals every day.Plus, a special bonus for readers!With this cookbook, you’ll also get a FREE bundle of spreadsheets with the nutrition facts of every recipe in the book, 20 flexible dieting meal plans for building muscle and losing fat, and two free fitness eBooks that’ll teach you exactly what to do in the gym to get fitter and stronger than ever before.So, scroll up, buy this book now, and begin your journey to a fitter, leaner, and stronger you!

NATIONAL BESTSELLER! OVER 50,000 COPIES SOLD!Have you ever had trouble understanding the United States Bill of Rights?Have you ever wondered what was really meant by one or more of the ten amendments, including the second amendment?Have you ever been unsure as to how these rights should apply to modern society?Have you even questioned if the Bill of Rights should still be held as inviolable law, nearly 230 years after its writing?Let’s face it…The Bill of Rights is very hard to understand if you just pick it up and give it a read.The eloquent style in which it was written can be confusing.There’s a lot of legal terminology that’s beyond most of us.And without the right historical background, it’s impossible to fully understand the meaning, importance, and scope of several of the amendments (and especially the second amendment).Furthermore, there are countless politicians and mainstream pundits that want to interpret our rights for us and tell us what the Founders meant, making it even harder to know what to believe.But are you comfortable letting crooked baby-kissers and propagandists decide what your rights are? Or would you rather discover them for yourself?In other words, would you rather know and insist on the exact freedoms our Founders intended for you, your family, your friends, and your fellow Americans?If you’re like millions of other Americans, your answer to that question is YES, and this book is for you.It will help you quickly and easily reach a deep understanding of the Bill of Rights by…Walking you through each amendment, clarifying the precise definitions of key words, so you understand exactly what the Founders wanted you to know.Providing you with the key historical context you need to fully grasp and spirit and importance of the amendments, so you understand how they apply to our 21st century society.Sharing powerfully insightful quotes on each amendment, straight from the Founders and their peers, so you have absolutely no questions as to their purposes and intentions.Supplying you with an extensive glossary of terms so you never get lost in a dictionary or encyclopedia trying to understand what you’re reading.And more.Thomas Jefferson once said, “Educate and inform the whole mass of the people…They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty.”And he also said, “If a nation expects to be ignorant and free… it expects what never was and never will be.”That's why this book was created.My mission is to teach you truths most people will never know about their specific rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.And that’s what you’re going to learn in this book: the things the two-faced corruptocrats and their media lackeys absolutely hate the most about our country and Constitution.The Founders fought tirelessly to guarantee you specific rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Don’t lose them. Learn them.Scroll up and click the "Buy" button now, learn your God-given rights, and together, we can keep the spirit of freedom alive in this great nation.

Introducing a special edition of this timeless classic featuring an extensive 225-word glossary and 10 beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations!Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn are two of the most memorable and loved characters in all of American literature.In this tale of boyhood adventure, you’ll follow the adventures of the fearless and mischievous Tom Sawyer and his notorious best friend Huck Finn. You’ll meet a lively, irresistible cast of characters like Tom’s coy love interest Becky and indulgent Aunt Polly, and you’ll be there as Tom swears blood oaths, explores deep, dark caves, eavesdrops on grave robbers, sails down the Mississippi River, and other exciting escapades.You’ll also witness hints of a darker reality that lurks beneath Tom’s youthful innocence—an undercurrent of cruelty, hypocrisy, and absurdity in the adult world that Tom must confront and overcome.Improve Your Understanding of This Classic with Our Extensive, 225-Word GlossaryThe Adventures of Tom Sawyer was written in 1876, and many of the words and phrases used by Twain are no longer in our regular vocabulary. In fact, many of them can’t even be found in a contemporary dictionary.In many cases, this makes understanding passages quite difficult, and this is why we have included a 225-word glossary with our edition of this book. It’s not just a static list of words, either.As you're reading, you'll see that certain words appear as hyperlinks. These words are defined in the glossary. To view the definitions, simply tap the words and you'll be taken immediately to where they appear in the glossary. Then tap the "Back to Text" links following the definitions, and you'll be taken back to the places where they appear in the book, so you can continue reading.10 Beautiful, Exclusive, Hand-Drawn Illustrations, Too!This edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer also includes 10 never-before-seen illustrations.All illustrations were professionally drawn, ink-on-paper renditions that capture the spirit of the book’s most memorable scenes and characters.Read this book today and fall in love with Twain’s ode to the endless possibilities and whimsical joys of youth.

Follow along as Pup learns how to eat spiky sea urchins, somersault beneath the waves and groom himself. He still needs lots of help from Mother, but one day Pup will be old enough to dive down below the waves and search for food on his ownAccompanied by beautiful illustrations and set in the North Pacific, this heartwarming tale is perfect for little ones who still have lots to learn themselves.

When Louise Blocker’s then eight-year-old grandson asked her two poignant questions—one about slavery and the other about her childhood—she initially gave him brief responses. But upon further reflection, she realized he deserved more thoughtful answers, which would involve embarking on a fact-finding mission, both into her own ancestry and into the history of slavery itself. My Swan Lake Life is the surprising, moving, and remarkable result. Featuring nearly seven years of dedicated research, the author explores the often hidden history of African Americans that you likely never read in school textbooks. From the origins of the term “race” to the American Revolution, from the era of slavery to the Civil War, and from decades of Jim Crow to the nine-year Civil Rights Movement, Blocker reveals seldom-told history about a multitude of unsung heroes and heroines—including inventors, educators, and activists—who fought in their communities, on battlefields, and in courtrooms for the liberties American citizens enjoy today.But this book is not only a riveting history, it is also an engaging memoir—or what the author has coined a histoir. Tracing her ancestry to 80,000 B.C., and using censuses, DNA analyses, and passed-down stories to round out her family’s history, Blocker takes us on her own journey as a bright but sharp-tongued young child in the segregated South—one who dreamed of going to college and marrying Nat King Cole—introducing us along the way to the resilient, hardworking, and resourceful generations who made her captivating journey possible.

When Louise Blocker’s then eight-year-old grandson asked her two poignant questions—one about slavery and the other about her childhood—she initially gave him brief responses. But upon further reflection, she realized he deserved more thoughtful answers, which would involve embarking on a fact-finding mission, both into her own ancestry and into the history of slavery itself. My Swan Lake Life is the surprising, moving, and remarkable result. Featuring nearly seven years of dedicated research, the author explores the often hidden history of African Americans that you likely never read in school textbooks. From the origins of the term “race” to the American Revolution, from the era of slavery to the Civil War, and from decades of Jim Crow to the nine-year Civil Rights Movement, Blocker reveals seldom-told history about a multitude of unsung heroes and heroines—including inventors, educators, and activists—who fought in their communities, on battlefields, and in courtrooms for the liberties American citizens enjoy today.But this book is not only a riveting history, it is also an engaging memoir—or what the author has coined a histoir. Tracing her ancestry to 80,000 B.C., using censuses, DNA analyses, and passed-down stories to round out her family’s history, Blocker takes us on her own journey as a bright but sharp-tongued child in the segregated South—one who dreamed of going to college and marrying Nat King Cole—introducing us along the way to the resilient, hardworking, and resourceful generations who made her captivating journey possible.

Ali the Little Sultan was the 2001 winner of the Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature (Best Children's Book in English). For years, mighty old Sultan Bashir sat on the same bamboo seat in the porch worrying. He ate little, slept little and worried much till his beard grew very, very long and white. What would cause so much worry to a mighty Sultan? Well, it was the Little Sultan Ali, the Sultan's only child. Sultan Bashir wanted a tall, strong and brave son to succeed him. But poor Ali was no more than a metre tall. The Sultan prayed his son would grow taller or more fierce looking, but Little Ali just grew happier. When the time came for him to be trained for war, he learnt to play music and sing songs instead. But unknown to the worrying Sultan, his kingdom was about to be attacked by fierce Sultan Taabu and the only person who could save them was the Little Sultan.