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Little Dan is an eight-year-old boy who likes to do many things besides waiting. When he finds out that he has to wait a whole week until he visits his grandparents, Dan becomes upset and very impatient. But through interacting with his grandparents, little Dan will learn that he can do and learn many things while he waits.

We live our lives word by word - to build our relationships, to convey our points of view, to object to wrongs done to us or to others, to comfort our children and our friends. We also use the wrong words - sometimes unknowingly - and get ourselves into situations we'd rather not be in. As Stephen R. Covey points out in his introduction: "Words sell and words repel; Words lead and words impede; Words heal and words kill."

In the Uplands, people have magical and fearsome gifts. Orrec, a boy growing into his powers, can destroy any living thing with simply a glance. But he refuses to use his ability, and wears a blindfold to protect others from his devastating gaze.

Discover how AI can revolutionize your teaching experience, making it more personalized, engaging, and efficient. "The Power of AI for Educators" is your comprehensive guide to effectively integrating AI into your classroom.

Every child deserves to know that a path to a successful life exists and that they have the power to follow it. But many never set foot on that path because they grow up hearing the message that systemic forces control their destinies, or that they are at fault for everything that has gone wrong in their lives. Yet this phenomenon is not universal. Some children thrive where others do not. Why? Are there personal behaviors and institutional supports that have proven to make a difference? Agency answers with a loud and clear "yes!"

Who am I? What do I believe? What do I fear and also desire? What are my secrets? Where is my shame? When do I feel most alive and authentic? Where does my true voice come from? What is my genius? What do I love? How can I update my story? These are some of the questions Mark Matousek presents in these seven informative, accessible lessons for writers and nonwriters alike. As a teacher and author, he brings three decades’ experience to guide you on your path to a more authentic life.

While previous scholars of international history had focused on "great men" and their achievements, Paul Kennedy focused on the interdependent relationship between military might and economic growth. In his 1987 work, The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers, he shows why countries that balance the economic and the military can become "great powers." Those that fail to do so, however, risk imperial overstretch and failure.

Master Persian with Learn Persian - Word Power 101. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Persian vocabulary fast! Start speaking Persian in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Persian - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our Persian language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Persian language.

Why is it that some people are able to stand up to pressure while others are not? Todd Herman answers this question by taking us deep into the world of alter egos. The author uses real-life examples of clients he has helped to improve performance in various areas of their lives. He explains how the alter ego effect model and its underlying layers work together to help you build an alter ego that can turbocharge your life. If you have always wanted to unearth the superhero within you and unleash your potential, this book will help you get started.

Creative writing can enhance wellbeing, which can enhance creative writing, which can enhance wellbeing. Become a better writer with over 100 inspiring prompts, insights and exercises specially devised by an award-winning author and creative writing teacher. Discover how the practice of creative writing - being expressive, exploring ideas, crafting words, shaping stories - can also deepen your appreciation of life.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. World-renowned expert on AI and China Kai-Fu Lee presents a broad look at the current state of AI, China's dramatic progress in the last five years, and the massive social disruption that will occur as AI replaces half the jobs in the world.

This is the program of the one percent! First surfacing in 1974 from underground sources, The Occult Technology of Power is a blueprint, distilling the esoteric doctrines and technics of the global elite. These initiatory lessons from a cadre of technocrats, is now available with a never before collected appendix of revelatory information. The publisher assumes no responsibility for those who use this book to expose those in control - or to join them.

Matthew Walker, PhD, says that we are now in the midst of a global sleep-deprivation epidemic. Humankind has entered a health crisis that goes beyond simply feeling tired. Research consistently reveals that the lack of sleep increases the risk of a variety of health ailments, including Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease, and depression. Don't have time to read or listen to the book?

Want to learn to speak Mandarin quickly and easily, and have fun in the process? Designed to teach you to speak authentic Mandarin Chinese while on the go, Power Mandarin Accelerated is a refreshingly intense, upbeat, and positive audio language program whose 144 Study Units establish a challenging pace and friendly tone that are designed to keep you constantly motivated and learning to speak and understand Mandarin Chinese at optimal speed. Nothing to look up and no guessing!

Are you aware of the kind of power your subconscious truly has? This book will take you through some practical and effective ways in which you can unlock and control your subconscious mind. You will find some fantastic methods that will open your eyes to the real potential that lies within you.

Master Chinese with Learn Chinese - Word Power 101. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Chinese vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking Chinese in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Chinese - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our Chinese language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Chinese language.

SuperSummary, a modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, offers high-quality study guides for challenging works of literature. This guide for The Overstory by Richard Powers includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 12 chapters, as well as several more in-depth sections of expert-written literary analysis. Featured content includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay topics, and key themes like environmentalism and the value of human sacrifice.

The office of the U.S. President is designed to share power between the three branches of government—executive, legislative, and judicial. These three branches balance each other's power to keep the peace and respect the rules.

Every business making sales online is engaged in a battle to get customers to click. More clicks equals more sales equals a more successful business. How do you write copy that will encourage more people to buy from you? How do you persuade customers over the line to make that final buying decision? What is the art of the click? The answer lies in the power of direct-response copywriting.

In the first few weeks of the new year, you count your calories religiously or go to the gym every day, without fail. But by February, you are cheating on your diet or skipping more workouts than you are doing. You try to get back on track, but you can’t seem to. By March, you’ve given up on your resolution completely. You feel guilty and like a failure. What seemed like an attainable goal was completely beyond your ability to achieve it. You blame yourself, your genetics, or some other factors.