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Get Up!

Why Your Chair Is Killing You and What You Can Do about It

by James A. Levine ...

Narrated by Gildart Jackson ...

Unabridged

7 hours 31 min

From the codirector of the Mayo Clinic / Arizona State University Obesity Solutions Initiative and inventor of the treadmill desk comes a fascinating wake-up call about our sedentary lifestyle.That the average adult spends 50 to 70 percent of their day sitting is no surprise to anyone who works in an office environment. But few realize the health consequences they are suffering as a result of ... Read more

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From the codirector of the Mayo Clinic / Arizona State University Obesity Solutions Initiative and inventor of the treadmill desk comes a fascinating wake-up call about our sedentary lifestyle.That the average adult spends 50 to 70 percent of their day sitting is no surprise to anyone who works in an office environment. But few realize the health consequences they are suffering as a result of
... Read more

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Bingo's Run

A Novel

by James A. Levine ...

For fans of Dave Eggers, Teju Cole, and James McBride, comes this extraordinary novel of morality and the redemptive powers of art that offers a glimpse into an African underworld rarely described in fiction.Meet Bingo, the greatest drug runner in the slums of Kibera, Nairobi, and maybe the world. A teenage grifter, often mistaken for a younger boy, he faithfully serves Wolf, the drug lord of ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

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For fans of Dave Eggers, Teju Cole, and James McBride, comes this extraordinary novel of morality and the redemptive powers of art that offers a glimpse into an African underworld rarely described in fiction.Meet Bingo, the greatest drug runner in the slums of Kibera, Nairobi, and maybe the world. A teenage grifter, often mistaken for a younger boy, he faithfully serves Wolf, the drug lord of
... Read more

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Science Communication

for writers and scientists

by James A. Levine ...

Series Book 1 - Biotech Briefings
Effective and accurate science communication is vital for bridging the gap between scientists and the public. By conveying complex scientific concepts in a clear and engaging manner, writers, communicators, and scientists can increase public understanding and foster informed decision-making. Key elements of effective communication include tailoring the message to the target audience, using simple ... Read more

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Effective and accurate science communication is vital for bridging the gap between scientists and the public. By conveying complex scientific concepts in a clear and engaging manner, writers, communicators, and scientists can increase public understanding and foster informed decision-making. Key elements of effective communication include tailoring the message to the target audience, using simple
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The Blue Notebook

A Novel

by James A. Levine ...

BONUS: This edition contains a The Blue Notebook discussion guide and an excerpt from James A. Levine's Bingo's Run.An unforgettable, deeply affecting debut novel, The Blue Notebook tells the story of Batuk, a precocious fifteen-year-old girl from rural India who is sold into sexual slavery by her father. As she navigates the grim realities of Mumbai’s Common Street, Batuk manages to put pen to ... Read more

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BONUS: This edition contains a The Blue Notebook discussion guide and an excerpt from James A. Levine's Bingo's Run.An unforgettable, deeply affecting debut novel, The Blue Notebook tells the story of Batuk, a precocious fifteen-year-old girl from rural India who is sold into sexual slavery by her father. As she navigates the grim realities of Mumbai’s Common Street, Batuk manages to put pen to
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Get Up!

Why Your Chair Is Killing You and What You Can Do About It

by James A. Levine ...

Take a stand against disease, depression, and obesity by ditching the sedentary lifestyle—and becoming actively happy and healthy: "Fascinating research." — BooklistIt feels great to sink into the sofa after a long day—but spending too much time sitting down can have serious health consequences. Some studies show it can be more dangerous than smoking. But how can you combat the threat in an era of ... Read more

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Take a stand against disease, depression, and obesity by ditching the sedentary lifestyle—and becoming actively happy and healthy: "Fascinating research." — BooklistIt feels great to sink into the sofa after a long day—but spending too much time sitting down can have serious health consequences. Some studies show it can be more dangerous than smoking. But how can you combat the threat in an era of
... Read more

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Black Bird

by James Keene, Hillel Levin ...

Narrated by Robertson Dean ...

Unabridged

7 hours 26 min

The basis for the Apple TV+ show Black Bird.In with the Devil presents the true story of a young man destined for greatness on the football field—until a few wrong turns led him to a ten-year prison sentence. He was offered an impossible mission: Coax a confession out of a fellow inmate, a serial killer, and walk free.Jimmy Keene grew up outside of Chicago. Although he was the son of a policeman ... Read more

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The basis for the Apple TV+ show Black Bird.In with the Devil presents the true story of a young man destined for greatness on the football field—until a few wrong turns led him to a ten-year prison sentence. He was offered an impossible mission: Coax a confession out of a fellow inmate, a serial killer, and walk free.Jimmy Keene grew up outside of Chicago. Although he was the son of a policeman
... Read more
Makass

by James A. Levine ...

In 2010, Dr. James A. Levine was commissioned by Doctors Without Borders to travel anywhere in the world where they have a station and write about the experience – in an effort to give a voice to people who would otherwise have none. The novella was published, along with nine other major international authors, in Italian, in the anthology, Dignità, for Doctors Without Borders' 50th Anniversary.Dr. ... Read more

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In 2010, Dr. James A. Levine was commissioned by Doctors Without Borders to travel anywhere in the world where they have a station and write about the experience – in an effort to give a voice to people who would otherwise have none. The novella was published, along with nine other major international authors, in Italian, in the anthology, Dignità, for Doctors Without Borders' 50th Anniversary.Dr.
... Read more
Schaum's Outline of Russian Grammar, Second Edition

by James Levine ...

The guide that helps students study faster, learn better, and get top gradesMore than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them study faster, learn better, and get top grades. Now Schaum's is better than ever-with a new look, a new format with hundreds of practice problems, and completely updated information to conform to the latest developments in every field of study.Fully ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

The guide that helps students study faster, learn better, and get top gradesMore than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them study faster, learn better, and get top grades. Now Schaum's is better than ever-with a new look, a new format with hundreds of practice problems, and completely updated information to conform to the latest developments in every field of study.Fully
... Read more
From GIVING to IMPACT: Venture Philanthropy.

A Practical Guide.

by James A. Levine ...

Series Book 4 - Biotech Briefings
Venture philanthropy is giving that works. It’s bold, structured, and built to solve real problems—not just fund them.Venture philanthropy (VP) offers a different path. It combines the heart of philanthropy with the tools of business. It’s not about making money—but it is about making change. Whether you’re a foundation leader, a donor, a social entrepreneur, or someone who just wants to do good ... Read more

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Venture philanthropy is giving that works. It’s bold, structured, and built to solve real problems—not just fund them.Venture philanthropy (VP) offers a different path. It combines the heart of philanthropy with the tools of business. It’s not about making money—but it is about making change. Whether you’re a foundation leader, a donor, a social entrepreneur, or someone who just wants to do good
... Read more
Schaum's Outline of Russian Grammar, Third Edition

by James S. Levine ...

Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Textbook too pricey?Fortunately, there's Schaum's. This all-in-one-package includes more than 220 practice exercises to sharpen your grammar skills. You'll find everything you need to build confidence, skills, and knowledge for the highest score possible.More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them study faster, learn ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Textbook too pricey?Fortunately, there's Schaum's. This all-in-one-package includes more than 220 practice exercises to sharpen your grammar skills. You'll find everything you need to build confidence, skills, and knowledge for the highest score possible.More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them study faster, learn
... Read more
Alternate Funding Mechanisms in Rare Diseases

From Innovation to Impact

by James A. Levine ...

Series Book 6 - Biotech Briefings
Every rare disease begins with a patient and a question: why isn’t there a treatment? Too often, the answer isn’t scientific, it is financial. The science exists. The will does exist. But the funding pathways don’t. For decades, rare disease research has been caught between two worlds: public grants that are too short-term to sustain discovery, and private investment that sees too little market ... Read more

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Every rare disease begins with a patient and a question: why isn’t there a treatment? Too often, the answer isn’t scientific, it is financial. The science exists. The will does exist. But the funding pathways don’t. For decades, rare disease research has been caught between two worlds: public grants that are too short-term to sustain discovery, and private investment that sees too little market
... Read more
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Only One Who Knows, The

by Cat Grant, L.A. Witt ...

Narrated by James Levine ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Only One
Unabridged

6 hours 51 min

2015 EPIC Award WinnerBravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid.When Navy SEAL training pushed Lieutenant Josh Walker to his limit, Chief David Flint’s stern heart-to-heart—more like boot-to-ass—helped Josh realize his potential. When the holidays found them alone together and sharing a mutual attraction, they couldn’t help breaking a few regulations. And nearly breaking some furniture ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

2015 EPIC Award WinnerBravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid.When Navy SEAL training pushed Lieutenant Josh Walker to his limit, Chief David Flint’s stern heart-to-heart—more like boot-to-ass—helped Josh realize his potential. When the holidays found them alone together and sharing a mutual attraction, they couldn’t help breaking a few regulations. And nearly breaking some furniture
... Read more

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