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Gunfighters of the West

by William Howard ...

Ride the trail with William Howard as he tells the story of famous and not-so famous gunfighters of the old American West.Among the gunfighters are the stories of Billy the Kid, Wild Bill Hickcok, Doc Holliday, Jesse James, John Wesley Hardin, Cullen Baker, Johnny Ringo, Bill Doolin and others. Each story is fast paced and no myths are included, only facts. ... Read more

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Ride the trail with William Howard as he tells the story of famous and not-so famous gunfighters of the old American West.Among the gunfighters are the stories of Billy the Kid, Wild Bill Hickcok, Doc Holliday, Jesse James, John Wesley Hardin, Cullen Baker, Johnny Ringo, Bill Doolin and others. Each story is fast paced and no myths are included, only facts.
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Ada Lovelace: The Enchantress of Numbers

by William Howard ...

Mathematician, visionary, and daughter of a poet — Ada Lovelace remains one of the most intriguing and misunderstood figures of the nineteenth century.Born in 1815 to the notorious Lord Byron and his mathematically-minded wife, Annabella Milbanke, Augusta Ada Byron was a child raised at the intersection of imagination and intellect. This biography traces her extraordinary life from her earliest ... Read more

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Mathematician, visionary, and daughter of a poet — Ada Lovelace remains one of the most intriguing and misunderstood figures of the nineteenth century.Born in 1815 to the notorious Lord Byron and his mathematically-minded wife, Annabella Milbanke, Augusta Ada Byron was a child raised at the intersection of imagination and intellect. This biography traces her extraordinary life from her earliest
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How to Talk Effectively

A Practical Guide to Speak Your Mind Clearly and Influence People Indirectly

by William Howard ...

Narrated by Adrian Newcastle ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Communication Guru
Unabridged

3 hours 14 min

Communicating efficiently when talking is perhaps the most important ability a person can ever develop. It affects everything you do professionally, socially, and functionally. Yet it is something many of us take for granted. That is a mistake. Even those with a lifetime of experience in their native tongue are often surprised to learn they are not always clear in their speech.Fortunately, this ... Read more

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Communicating efficiently when talking is perhaps the most important ability a person can ever develop. It affects everything you do professionally, socially, and functionally. Yet it is something many of us take for granted. That is a mistake. Even those with a lifetime of experience in their native tongue are often surprised to learn they are not always clear in their speech.Fortunately, this
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How to Say What You Mean

A Simple Method to Speak Clearly, Think on Your Feet, and Stop Losing Your Point

by William Howard ...

Narrated by James Bennett ...

Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

Some people think better than they speak. The idea is clear in their head, but it comes out scrambled, and the clean version of the answer shows up ten minutes after the meeting ends. The main point gets buried under backstory, so people stop listening before it arrives. Answerscircle without finding the exit. A hard question lands and the mind goes blank. The usual fixes, more confidence, more ... Read more

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Some people think better than they speak. The idea is clear in their head, but it comes out scrambled, and the clean version of the answer shows up ten minutes after the meeting ends. The main point gets buried under backstory, so people stop listening before it arrives. Answerscircle without finding the exit. A hard question lands and the mind goes blank. The usual fixes, more confidence, more
... Read more
Good Work

When Excellence and Ethics Meet

by William Damon, Howard Gardner, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi ...

What does it mean to carry out "good work"? What strategies allow people to maintain moral and ethical standards at a time when market forces have unprecedented power and work life is being radically altered by technological innovation? These questions lie at the heart of this eagerly awaited new book. Focusing on genetics and journalism-two fields that generate and manipulate information and thus ... Read more

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What does it mean to carry out "good work"? What strategies allow people to maintain moral and ethical standards at a time when market forces have unprecedented power and work life is being radically altered by technological innovation? These questions lie at the heart of this eagerly awaited new book. Focusing on genetics and journalism-two fields that generate and manipulate information and thus
... Read more
The British Expedition to the Crimea

by Sir William Howard Russell ...

"The British Expedition to the Crimea" by Sir William Howard Russell is a compelling account of the Crimean War, providing a vivid portrayal of the experiences of British soldiers and the challenges they faced. Russell, a war correspondent, offers firsthand insights into the brutal realities of battle, the conditions of military life, and the political dynamics of the time. His detailed ... Read more

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"The British Expedition to the Crimea" by Sir William Howard Russell is a compelling account of the Crimean War, providing a vivid portrayal of the experiences of British soldiers and the challenges they faced. Russell, a war correspondent, offers firsthand insights into the brutal realities of battle, the conditions of military life, and the political dynamics of the time. His detailed
... Read more
Rebels and Sunflowers

A 500-Year-Long Journey Back to Africa

by William D. Howard ...

In "Rebels and Sunflowers," author William D. Howard begins with a description of vacation trips to explore Africa and to generally learn more about his African origins. But ever cognizant of the differences between his paternal and maternal lineages, his travels and reading turned into a research project which sought answers to the question: How did two people who love each other join in marriage ... Read more

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In "Rebels and Sunflowers," author William D. Howard begins with a description of vacation trips to explore Africa and to generally learn more about his African origins. But ever cognizant of the differences between his paternal and maternal lineages, his travels and reading turned into a research project which sought answers to the question: How did two people who love each other join in marriage
... Read more
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How to Speak Up Without Panicking

Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety, Presentation Nerves, and a Shaky Voice

by William Howard ...

Narrated by James Bennett ...

Unabridged

1 hour 34 min

Your voice shakes when it is your turn. Your mind empties halfway through a sentence you have said a hundred times. This is a short, practical guide to speaking at work when your body will not cooperate.You can do the job. You know the material better than anyone in the room. Then the moment arrives, your voice comes out wrong, and from there you are not thinking about the content at all. You are ... Read more

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Your voice shakes when it is your turn. Your mind empties halfway through a sentence you have said a hundred times. This is a short, practical guide to speaking at work when your body will not cooperate.You can do the job. You know the material better than anyone in the room. Then the moment arrives, your voice comes out wrong, and from there you are not thinking about the content at all. You are
... Read more
The History of the Chicago Gangsters

by William Howard ...

The early days of Chicago's organized crime began in 1850 with Michael Cassius McDonald as the original crime boss and The Black Hand. "Big Jim" Colosimo, Johnny "The Fox" Torri and Al "Scarface" Capone followed as the boss of bosses. Prohibition brought gangland war to Chicago. Capone fought for territory with Dean "Gimpy" O'Bannon, Earl "Hymie" Weiss, Vincent "The Schemer" Ducci and George "Bugs ... Read more

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The early days of Chicago's organized crime began in 1850 with Michael Cassius McDonald as the original crime boss and The Black Hand. "Big Jim" Colosimo, Johnny "The Fox" Torri and Al "Scarface" Capone followed as the boss of bosses. Prohibition brought gangland war to Chicago. Capone fought for territory with Dean "Gimpy" O'Bannon, Earl "Hymie" Weiss, Vincent "The Schemer" Ducci and George "Bugs
... Read more
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The Empathic Listener

Unlock the Power of Active Listening to Transform Your Relationships

by William Howard ...

Narrated by Adrian Newcastle ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Communication Guru
Unabridged

3 hours 35 min

When it comes to effective communication, a wise man once advised, “Be quick to listen and slow to speak.” If ever there was a time to employ such advice, it is today. In our modern society we are conditioned from youth to expect constant distractions and interruptions. The result is an ever-shortening attention span which is potentially detrimental to our relationships, both social and ... Read more

$14.99 USD

When it comes to effective communication, a wise man once advised, “Be quick to listen and slow to speak.” If ever there was a time to employ such advice, it is today. In our modern society we are conditioned from youth to expect constant distractions and interruptions. The result is an ever-shortening attention span which is potentially detrimental to our relationships, both social and
... Read more
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A Rare Recording of President William Howard Taft

by President William Howard Taft ...

Narrated by President William Howard Taft ...

Series series A Rare Recording of…
Unabridged

8 min

William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 - March 8, 1930), born in Cincinnati, Ohio, served as Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt, then was elected on the Republican ticket as the 27th president of the United States from 1909 to 1913, and, later, named the tenth chief justice of the United States from 1921 to 1930. He is the only person to have held both offices. The following ... Read more

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William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 - March 8, 1930), born in Cincinnati, Ohio, served as Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt, then was elected on the Republican ticket as the 27th president of the United States from 1909 to 1913, and, later, named the tenth chief justice of the United States from 1921 to 1930. He is the only person to have held both offices. The following
... Read more
The Mind of Mr. P.E.A.C.E.

by William Howard ...

The Mind of Mr. P.E.A.C.E. is an intriguing story depicting an enigmatic man who, throughout his adventures and experiences in Life, is deeply conflicted because it is unclear whether his entire existence is based on fantasy or reality. Written, completely in verse form, as a compelling and romantically tragic novel. Highly driven and motivated by the Love of various women in his Life; it is that ... Read more

$3.33 USD

The Mind of Mr. P.E.A.C.E. is an intriguing story depicting an enigmatic man who, throughout his adventures and experiences in Life, is deeply conflicted because it is unclear whether his entire existence is based on fantasy or reality. Written, completely in verse form, as a compelling and romantically tragic novel. Highly driven and motivated by the Love of various women in his Life; it is that
... Read more

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