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From the organization We Need Diverse Books and Dhonielle Clayton, the co-author of Blackout, comes a fantasy collection of short stories from a list of diverse, award-winning, and best-selling authors. This critically acclaimed young adult anthology welcomes every voice to lead, empower, and take command of their universe.

The 30 years of contemporary US history following the fall of the Soviet Union tend to get short shrift, perhaps because this period of history is still being written, or perhaps because the end of the Cold War is a natural stopping point, an inflection point when one story ends and something new - something unpredictable - begins. Nonetheless, events of today have been profoundly shaped by the past several decades, and one must understand this recent history to understand the world today.

Simple, workable solutions for anyone who’s serious about solving their sleep problems!

Why do you care so much about what other people think? Find out why—and how to stop it—in this 30-day guide to mastering the art of caring less. Find out what really matters to you and enjoy the freedom of throwing out the rest in this easy to follow approach to mindful living, emotional resilience, and the art of saying no with confidence. Olivia Bennett, a seasoned expert in personal development, offers insight and daily empowerment to guide you through the process of caring less about societal opinions and more about what truly matters.

From her days as Hermione in the Harry Potter series to her emergence as one of the finest actresses of her generation, Emma Watson has become a favorite across the world. This book tells you everything you need to know about Emma from her first tentative steps in school plays to behind-the-scenes information from her recent films and her career as a model. If you're an Emma Watson fan, this is the perfect book for you!

Leonato, governor of Messina sun that in Sicily, welcomes in his house Don Pedro, Prince of Aragon, who had arrived in the city accompanied by a retinue after the victorious conclusion of the war. Prince thanks for the hospitality and is Leonato two friends, two brave officers, young and noble Florentine Claudio and Signior Benedick of Padua.

Der Fertigkeiten-Trainer " Hören & Sprechen B2 (Deutsch üben)" richtet sich an fortgeschrittene Deutschlerner (Erwachsene + junge Erwachsene) zum selbstständigen Üben und Wiederholen, zur Überbrückung von Kurspausen, als Vorbereitung auf die Prüfungen der Niveaustufe B2 (Hörverstehen, Sprechen) bzw. zum Erhalt dieses Kenntnisstandes.

Kopiervorlagen mit zusätzlichen Phonetikübungen, deren Wortschatz den einzelnen Lektionen von Themen aktuell zugeordnet ist. Gedichte und phonetische Spiele ergänzen das Angebot.

Dieses Übungshörbuch wendet sich an Lerner aller Stufen und eignet sich auch zur Vorbereitung auf das Deutsche Sprachdiplom. Zusätzlich zu den Diktaten gibt es landeskundliche Informationen und vertiefende Grammatik- und Wortschatzübungen. Dies bietet dem Selbstlerner die Möglichkeit, außerhalb des Unterrichts mit Diktaten zu üben und zu lernen.

That statistic above—10 percent of the population owns almost 70 percent of the wealth in America—it’s not just some made-up number copied off some random site.

El estudio de La Biblia de la Nueva Versión Internacional, Quest dice que el Evangelio de Mateo sirve como una transición que conecta la historia del Antiguo Testamento con la historia del Nuevo Testamento, ayudándonos a comprender cómo la vida y la enseñanza de Jesús se basaron en lo que había sucedido antes. De acuerdo con la Biblia de la Nueva Versión Internacional, muchos elementos en el Evangelio de Mateo apuntan a lectores judíos o judeocristianos; por ejemplo, Mateo tiene más citas y alusiones al Antiguo Testamento que cualquier otro autor del Nuevo Testamento.

Thoroughbred racing was one of the first major sports in early America. Horse racing thrived because it was a high-status sport that attracted the interest of both old and new money. It grew because spectators enjoyed the pageantry, the exciting races, and, most of all, the gambling. In The Sport of Kings and the Kings of Crime, author Steven Riess fills a long-neglected gap in sports history, offering a richly detailed and fascinating chronicle of thoroughbred racing's heyday.

Ron Hall and Denver Moore, unlikely friends and even unlikelier coauthors, share the hard-to-stop story of how a remarkable woman’s love brought them together. Now, the pair details new reflections and stories of hope and healing, covering topics such as faith, friendship, community outreach, and more.

From a grandmother worried that her children are losing their Indian identity, to a daughter wrapped up in a forbidden biracial love affair, to a granddaughter social activist fighting to preserve Bengali tigers, Perkins weaves together the threads of a family growing into an American identity. Here is a sweeping story of five women at once intimately relatable and yet entirely new.

Woodrow Derenberger, the author of the book, claimed to have had a series of strange adventures beginning on November 2, 1966. While driving home from Parkersburg, West Virginia, to his suburban home in Mineral Wells, he suddenly found the highway blocked by a large, gray object. Someone emerged from the object and walked to the passenger side window of his car. The man introduced himself as "a searcher" and offered words of comfort to Derenberger.

In Food, Genes, and Culture, renowned ethnobotanist Gary Nabhan shows why the perfect diet for one person could be disastrous for another. If your ancestors were herders in Northern Europe, milk might well provide you with important nutrients, whereas if you’re Native American, you have a higher likelihood of lactose intolerance. If your roots lie in the Greek islands, the acclaimed Mediterranean diet might save your heart; if not, all that olive oil could just give you stomach cramps.

Shinrin-yoku er den japanske vej til et bedre helbred. Shinrin-yoku (eller skovbadning) handler om at gå i skoven og opnå et bedre helbred - fysisk og mentalt. Historisk har shinrin-yoku i århundreder været en del af japansk kultur, men dr. Qing Lis banebrydende forskning har solidt dokumenteret, at tid med træer (selv hvis du bare indretter dit hjem med planter) virker mod en lang række lidelser og sygdomme - ved at sænke blodtrykket, mindske stress samt øge din energi og forbedre dit immunforsvar.

In this unique retreat, you will join the Master of The Cloud of Unknowing, who will guide you into a powerful encounter with the hidden, living God. Written during the turbulence of 14th-century England, this mystical text and its anonymous author capture some of the most profound contemplative teachings of Christianity.

You are invited into a profound and personal contemplative experience in this unique retreat with Thomas Merton, who will summon you toward the recovery of paradise. Presented by gifted professor, author, and musician Sr. Kathleen Deignan, this six-conference series will transform your spiritual imagination and deepen your contemplative consciousness.

This is the Tamil translation of Developing the Leader Within You. Who doesn't want to be a leader? Everyone has one within, until discovered! Discover the one inside you. This is a foundational classic for developing exceptional leaders. When the timeless principles in this book are applied to your life, they will bring about positive change through personal integrity and self-discipline.