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Looking up at the night sky fills a person with wonder, knowing there is so much unknown out there! Admiring the universe can put things in perspective – if only we could capture that feeling. Tonight, you can! The first ever photo was taken in 1826 and at the end of the following decade, the moon was captured. But it wasn’t until the late 19th century that technology advanced to the point where details of stars could be seen, and only really the last 20 years that software has taken this to a new level.

These four tales are based on very old stories collected and retold by Lin Yutang in Famous Chinese Short Stories, originally published in 1948. Lin wrote dozens of books in Chinese and English, and has been recognized for his witty and warm style of writing, and for bringing Chinese culture to an English-speaking audience. We have selected four of his best stories for inclusion in this book, and have retold them to appeal to modern listeners and use a limited vocabulary of just 700 different Chinese words.

Protect your loved ones, maximize your wealth transfer, and secure your legacy, even if you don’t know where to start. Regardless of your age or estate size, it's never too late or early to start planning. Leaving your loved ones with a clear, legally binding plan reduces uncertainty and prevents complications. Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of estate planning? Do you worry your loved ones will be burdened with legalities and taxes rather than comfortably secured? Has the fear of legal jargon kept you from taking the first step? If so, you’re not alone.

Having a clear knowledge of your business's financial life is important. No one should be in the dark about their overall financial picture. That's a disaster waiting to happen. However, with a perfunctory knowledge of basic accounting principles, including assets and liabilities, creating financial statements, budgeting, and more, you'll be on the road to healthier relationship with your money.

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to read your textbook in preparation for the PTCB Test. However, the truth is that the PTCB is a challenging test. It is normal to have some anxiety about taking this test. Thorough preparation is therefore essential. That is why the author Rheanne Wagner developed the PTCB Study Guide! This is a practice questions edition with over 200 questions with rationales to help you prepare for the PTCB test!

Structured query language, or SQL (pronounced "sequel" by many), is the most widely used programming language in database management and is the standard language for relational database management systems (RDBMS). SQL programming allows users to return, analyze, create, manage, and delete data within a database - all within a few commands.

Feeling overwhelmed by health information is understandable. This book simplifies things with clear, evidence-based strategies tailored for women's gut health. Cut through the noise and confusion. What sets this book apart is its focus on evidence-based strategies specific to women's needs. Understand your body's unique requirements and receive practical, sustainable advice for real results.

Featuring yoga poses, guided meditations, vibrational remedies, and more, this book immerses you in the power of the sacral chakra. Cyndi Dale and nine expert contributors teach you how to connect to this sensual energy center through dozens of hands-on practices, including visualizations, affirmations, healing mantras, and recipes. Working with this chakra, located in your lower abdomen, will help you find balance in your relationships, manifest your deepest desires, and improve your emotional and energetic wellness.

Why is it that when the lights go off our minds start racing? We stew over what we could have done differently that day. We think about details we're afraid we'll forget in the morning. And most of all, we worry. Small anxieties as well as huge fears come alive when we're exhausted and trying to sleep. This 100-day devotional will put your anxieties in their place and bring peace to your soul.

Arm your teen with the ultimate guide to financial independence–and watch them master money management quickly, even without prior knowledge.

If you're new to the sector, you've certainly heard that you can earn a living as a licensed drone operator, which seems insane, right? That's correct, and I'll teach you how to get started. A remote pilot certificate is required to operate a drone for both recreational and business reasons. To get a remote pilot certificate using a small unmanned aircraft system, you must pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) knowledge exam. Although the exam is simple, you will not be able to pass unless you have the fundamental facts necessary by the FAA.

Here's what this book will help you do: Identify your record label’s uniqueness in a sea of other labels, deliver impressive results to your artists, increase your chances of getting your music on Spotify playlists, and more.

Folk tales are immensely popular in China. Passed down orally over the centuries from grandparents and parents to children, they serve as an unwritten handbook for living in society. Within every Chinese folk tale is an underlying moral message derived from one of the three major schools of spiritual thought–Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.

Need to design training in a flash? This step-by-step guide to designing training will help you on your way in record time!

Negotiations may be complex; negotiating is not! Creating options and choosing which to pursue (and how to pursue them) is what distinguishes the skilled and effective negotiator from the less successful one. This book provides both the tools and the analytical framework to identify and pursue one’s options, achieve better results, and improve your negotiation skills.

The QuickBooks manual is one of the most commonly used handbooks to understand the accounting software systems for small businesses. This book gives listeners the requisite knowledge on how to handle accounting for a small business. The book's primary goal is to help entrepreneurs and accountants succeed by coordinating the financial management process of their small businesses through education and the application of technology.

Themes in US Business Immigration Law covers the basics of US visas as well as various relevant topics in an easy-to-understand format. It is essential listening for those considering relocation to the United States or transferring key employees to worksites across the pond. It also touches on admissibility issues, including options available to those travelers who have been refused entry or denied visas.

Despite our best efforts, we usually find we’re unable to make the law of attraction work in the way we want. For most of us, there’s a huge gap between hearing good manifesting advice and actually making that advice work in our life. This audiobook is going to help bridge that gap for you.

无论您过去是否有英语学习的经验，本课程都可以让您跟销量过百万的个人语言教师Paul Noble学会快速、自信地说英语。

Inside this book, you will uncover simplified, cutting-edge strategies specifically designed to fuel small business growth across SEO, AI, influencer, and social media marketing. Imagine transforming your digital presence without breaking the bank or getting lost in technical jargon. Now, it’s possible.