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Newbie barista Levi Miles is having a bad day in the middle of a bad month. He's trying to figure out post-graduation life, and a recent breakup hasn't helped. The one bright spot? The charming blue-collar customer with the simple order and reassuring voice.

Written in the 13th century by Japanese Zen master Muju. Well-known koans in the collection include "A Cup of Tea", "The Sound of One Hand", "No Water", "No Moon", and "Everything Is Best". Includes the soundtrack The Mysterious Sound of Wind in the Bamboo - a 43 minute collection of Zen-inspired Japanese music by The Matsu Take Ensemble.

In Regency England the eldest son usually inherited almost everything—while his younger brothers, left with little inheritance, had to make a crucial decision: What should they do to make an independent living? Historian Rory Muir weaves together the stories of many obscure and well-known young men of good family but small fortune, shedding light on an overlooked aspect of Regency society. This is the first scholarly yet accessible exploration of the lifestyle and prospects of these younger sons.

Some men take you for granted as a partner. They deplete your femininity, expecting you to accept their sh*t while they have their cake and eat it, too. I know exactly how it feels to be with a man who's not deserving of me. But I also know what it feels like to be with a man who is. It is possible to have the man of your dreams with no strings attached. It is possible to have a man who takes not from your royalty but adds to it.

Whether you're preparing for a college entrance exam or a major business presentation, Ron Fry's How to Study Program equips you for a lifetime of learning. Conversational, approachable, and newly revised, this comprehensive program includes the all-time best seller, How to Study, plus six other helpful study guides.

Higher Education in America is a landmark work - a comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the current condition of our colleges and universities from former Harvard president Derek Bok, one of the nation's most-respected education experts. Sweepingly ambitious in scope, this is a deeply informed and balanced assessment of the many strengths as well as the weaknesses of American higher education today.

Commonly cited as one of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature, Beowulf is an epic poem that traces the exploits of the titular hero. After coming to the aid of the king of the Danes, whose mead hall is under constant attack by the monster Grendel, Beowulf slays Grendel's mother and goes on to become the king of the Geats.

In The Courageous Classroom, community psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor and nationally acclaimed educator Jed Dearybury deliver a concise and insightful take on the culture of fear in schools around the country. You'll learn about the various ways fear is present in students and educators, practical tools and strategies for educators to cope with fear and anxiety in the classroom, the reality of racism, homophobia, and microaggressions and their impact on learning, and how to create a landscape of calm in your classroom.

Tom Loxley is holed up in a remote cottage in the bush, trying to finish a book on 'Henry James and the uncanny', when his dog goes missing, trailing a length of orange twine, tied with firm knots. Tom’s lonely childhood in India taught him to tie knots but not to hold on…. The house belongs to Nelly Zhang, an elusive artist with whom Tom has become enthralled. The narrative spans 10 days while Tom searches for his dog....

We are motivated and guided by different ideals and preconceptions and to this extent, motivation is even touched on. What are the most primary motivations? What motivates you? Hacking the brain requires an approach that is made up of a parcel that includes proven ways of achieving individual success. These ways may be new to you. So you are encouraged to delve into everything that is offered in this book. Try new things, do things differently, and most importantly - be yourself!

Michael’s new job just has one catch: He has to share his wife with the boss! Knowing Karina’s having mind-blowing sex leaves him hurt, jealous, and unbearably aroused...especially since he’s not even allowed to watch as his gorgeous wife is gradually stolen from him. When Marshall shows her off as his date, he knows he can never be her public husband again. How can he manage to win her back again?

Here it is what you will find inside the book: What is good habits. How can you happen positive changes. Skills to increase your learning. And much more....

Cody McCall woke up in a hospital with no immediate memory of how he got there. He did remember being on vacation in Florida and getting epically drunk, but after that things were pretty much a blur. When he realizes he's on suicide watch and that Jake Rogers, his best friend and his partner on the police force back home, is sitting by his bedside, things become even more confusing. Jake manages to get Cody sprung from the hospital, but Cody's not out of the woods, by any means.

A short story of approximately 3,600 words, set in a Welsh village in the 1950s. Jenny, a naive 10-year-old school girl who is "smitten" with a young lad, tells her story. This is a short story suitable for kids from about seven or eight years old to about 10 or 11 years old.

Terry Shawn was a kind-hearted outlaw. He took from the rich and gave to the poor and while doing so, stole the heart of a beautiful young woman. Infuriated lawmen could never catch up with him. But deep in one secluded valley lived an older man with such a haunted past, he chose the solitude of a wild mountain range to find peace for his troubled soul. From this man named Shannon, Terry came to know the real meaning of honesty and friendship.

Many men are playing the dating game and wondering why they are not having any success. Others may be enjoying a kind of superficial success, but somehow they are not able to hold a relationship together for any period of time. Still others know that they should want more, but are afraid of what that might mean to their own identity. These issues and more are discussed in How to Make a Beautiful Woman Fall in Love with You.

An early-20th-century Lebanese-American writer, Khalil Gibran instilled his poetry and art with his experiences in both the East and West. This selection of quotes, maxims, and aphorisms is drawn from such poems as "Secrets of the Heart", "Spirits Rebellious", and "Broken Wings", as well as from his autobiography and essays. Gibran’s words express a strong spirituality and mysticism and his voice offers a direct and at times optimistic view of the brotherhood of man.

Maverick federal employee Sammy Pintella, obsessed with uncovering the fate of her MIA father, makes a startling discovery while rifling through some inactive government files. A dozen faded black-and-white photos seem to point to the existence of a secret US Military base built in the frozen wastelands of Antarctica during the height of the Cold War. Aided by Special Forces veteran Dave Riley, she heads for Antarctica. But they aren't alone. Spies, North Koreans and other shadowy forces are also en route, because deep inside Eternity Base is something people will go to extreme lengths to get.

Promoting virtues such as filial devotion, compassion, loyalty, and propriety, these dialogues between the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius and his disciples comprise the crux of Confucianism.

In this book, you will learn what your cards mean, how to cast spreads easily, and get the answers you need. Ever wished you could have instant access to all the Tarot card meanings for nearly every type of reading.... Love, career, spirituality, and much, much more? Knowing how to read tarot cards can be a skill that is used in many areas of your life. Through the course of the centuries, Tarot gained a lot of rules and complications, however, it is much easier than it appears to be.