Many rich people get stuck because they don't have clarity on what it takes to build real wealth. They fail to realize an essential truth: getting rich is merely a step, not the goal. Making money is part of the process, but most rich people start trading time for money, which is what keeps them stuck. In Escape the Rich Trap, David A. Perez shares how to stop trading time and start investing to build wealth. Perez provides the framework to avoid paying taxes, invest in the right assets, a...

You're being lied to. Getting rich is not the goal—building sustainable wealth is.Many rich people get stuck because they don’t have clarity on what it takes to build real wealth. They fail to realize an essential truth: getting rich is merely a step, not the goal. Making money is part of the process, but most rich people start trading time for money, which is what keeps them stuck. In Escape the Rich Trap, David A. Perez shares how to stop trading time an...

This edited book addresses the issues of gun trafficking and gun violence across different regions of the world, including the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania. It seeks to identify global key trends on gun trafficking and related violence and discuss different enforcement measures. Each chapter is written by teams of distinguished academics and/or experienced practitioners to include practitioner insights and policy proposals on issues related to gun violence and gun trafficking...

The second generation of Pacific historians, who began their careers in the 1970s and 1980s, is gradually fading from the academic scene. They have made fundamental contributions to the field of Pacific history, enduring in their impact, and the identity of the discipline is now firmly established. This volume is not so much about their individual research but, rather, their improbable journeys into Pacific history—why and how they came to it in the first place. Almost without exception, t...

When a collective of talented authors merge their literary skills and unleash their imaginations, a series is born to delight readers who crave thought-provoking stories and aren't afraid to ask the question, "What if?"With each turn of the page, readers are transported to fantastic worlds where anything is possible, and every twist and turn leaves them eagerly anticipating what will happen next. Each story is a treasure trove of imagination and creativity, showcasing the authors' ...

The first full-length study of World War II from the Latin American perspective, this unique volume offers an in-depth analysis of the region during wartime. Each country responded to World War II according to its own national interests, which often conflicted with those of the Allies, including the United States. The contributors systematically consider how each country dealt with commonly shared problems: the Axis threat to the national order, the extent of military cooperation with the ...

Stress can have a deleterious effect on people's mental, physical, and psychological health. There is a growing body of evidence, however, that suggests animals, both as pets and therapy partners, can help mitigate people's stress levels. This book showcases a rich collection of research papers from Human-Animal Interactions. It highlights research pertaining to pets as well as animal-assisted therapy in both school and professional settings. The book also includes a scene-setting introduc...

This audio course reviews key medical vocabulary for those practicing healthcare in Colombia. It covers terminology for patient interactions, reviews terms of medical equipment, diseases and conditions and relevant equipment. The course includes 8 sessions of approximately 30 minutes each in length and comprehensive review module. A basic introduction to Colombian Spanish is also provided.

It’s the South Bronx of the 1960s, a neighborhood teetering on change. The young Puerto Rican boy David Pérez is living in the Millbrook housing projects, about to be transferred to St. Luke’s Catholic School, where he’s already attended catechism and asked if God “popped out of nowhere.” So begins Pérez’s delightful and engaging “memoirito,” a novella-like tale that follows Pérez playing neighborhood games like “Find the Belt” and navigating his way through a school populated by a chalk-t...

In his debut poetry collection, Love in a Time of Robot Apocalypse, David Perez takes snapshots of a world under collapse to show us the parts worth saving. His images activate a new way of seeing. The mundane is no longer insignificant†the nightmare no longer insufferable. Animated and imaginative, the poems salvage memories from the wreckage of the Challenger disaster, drink shots with the poltergeist haunting the local dive bar, and resurrect the wisdom in the harsh words of departed ...

Have you ever noticed how some people seem to effortlessly attract success and happiness into their lives, while others struggle to make ends meet and feel constantly weighed down by negative thoughts and emotions? The difference often lies in their mindset. In this eBook, we'll explore the power of a positive mindset and how it can transform your life.

Learning is often seen as a necessary but tedious task. However, what if we could turn learning into a fun and engaging experience? What if we could make it something that people looked forward to, rather than something they dreaded? That's where gamification comes in.