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Key Words to Understand China: Chinese Philosophy is an authoritative reference featuring 80 core concepts essential to deciphering China's modern political and diplomatic discourse. Compiled by the China Academy of Translation and leading national think tanks, this volume provides the authorized English translations for...

Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing like you've never seen it - or read it - before! Classics in Graphics: Much Ado About Nothing has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Wendy Tan Shiau...

Author: Doug RichardISBN-10: 144631121XISBN-13: 9781446311219Publisher: David & CharlesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2022Pages: 162Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.36lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.56d

For readers of The Basketball Diaries, Girl, Interrupted, Beautiful Boy, and Just Kids: A memoir of growing up, soaring, shattering, and recovering Growing up in SoCal in the early 2010s, Nolan Trowe spent his early teenage years living largely on his own, exiled from...

"A beautifully written and gorgeous novel." --Marjan Kamali, New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of TehranMinbak (n.) a lodging in a private home Korea, 1985: Hana Park's future is bright. A star student and beloved daughter, she dreams of a life...

A provocative, story-driven guide to reclaiming your mental edge in a tech-dominated world.We have trained ourselves to surrender pieces of our agency to technology for decades; GPS tells us where to turn, search engines tell us what to know, and smartphones make constant availability...

A lively and illuminating look at how evolution shapes animal intelligence from the author of The Social Instinct.In The Thinking Animal, Nichola Raihani examines the different aspects of animal behavior from an evolutionary lens, to see how, and why, animals succeed in some cognitive...

Vicky the Vaccine is back in action to save the world from COVID-19, a bad-guy germ that is causing a lot of people to get sick. With the help of determined doctors and scientists, Vicky will teach Willy the White Blood Cell and his...

"The Resurrection of Rome" is a compelling blend of travelogue, historical analysis, and philosophical reflection from the celebrated writer and thinker G. K. Chesterton. In this work, Chesterton chronicles his journey to the "Eternal City," providing a series of profound meditations on Rome's enduring...

"Hurlbut's Story of the Bible" is a timeless collection of narratives from the Old and New Testaments, meticulously retold for readers of all ages. Written by the renowned clergyman Jesse Lyman Hurlbut, this work aims to make the profound teachings and historical accounts of...

"The House-Owners Book" is a comprehensive and practical guide designed to empower homeowners with the knowledge necessary to maintain, repair, and improve their dwellings. Written by Allen L. Churchill and Leonard Wickenden, this work serves as an essential manual for anyone looking to understand...

"How to Write Short Stories" is a celebrated collection by Ring Lardner, one of the most influential American humorists and satirists of the early 20th century. Although the title playfully suggests a technical manual, the work is a masterful compilation of Lardner's own fiction,...

"A History of the University of Oxford Vol. 1. The Mediaeval University and the Colleges Founded in the Middle Ages" provides a comprehensive and scholarly examination of one of the world's most prestigious academic institutions during its formative centuries. Charles Edward Mallet meticulously traces...

"Holinsheds Chronicles as Used in Shakespeares Plays" serves as a vital bridge between the historical record of the Renaissance and the greatest dramatic works of the English language. This collection presents the specific passages from Raphael Holinshed's massive 16th-century compilation, the "Chronicles of England,...

"His Very Own: Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians" is a profound devotional study and commentary on one of the most significant letters in the New Testament. Written by Norman B. Harrison, this work explores the depths of the Apostle Paul's message to the church...

"Home Folks" is a compelling collection of sermons and reflections by the renowned minister Clovis G. Chappell, focusing on the sanctity and challenges of domestic life. This work explores the foundational role of the family through a Christian lens, offering timeless wisdom on marriage,...

"High Adventure; Life of Lucy Rider Meyer" by Isabelle Horton offers an intimate and inspiring look at the life of one of the most influential women in American Methodist history. Lucy Rider Meyer was a pioneer who combined her medical training with a profound...

"The Lighthouse" is a masterpiece of modernist literature, renowned for its innovative narrative structure and profound psychological depth. The novel centers on the Ramsay family and their seasonal visits to the Isle of Skye in the Scottish Hebrides. Through the use of stream-of-consciousness techniques,...

"New Second Course in Algebra" is a comprehensive guide designed to advance the mathematical proficiency of students beyond introductory concepts. This classic textbook, authored by Herbert E. Hawkes, William A. Luby, and Frank C. Touton, offers a structured approach to higher-level algebraic principles. It...

Barefoot Sandals are the latest on trend crochet project and the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe. This collection has eight different crochet patterns for beautiful barefoot sandals to decorate your feet when the sun comes out. Perfect for summer beach weddings; garden parties;...

Stories about the adventures and misadventures of Nina Simone as told by Al Schackman, her close friend and musical accompanist for over forty-three years. Al also recounts colorful tales of his own life with other notable luminaries including Dr. Martin Luther King and Harry...

Books are signed and numbered, with printed endpapers, foil stamping, a cloth slipcase, and a ribbon marker. #1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham delivers a gripping, suspenseful page-turner about a Paris honeymoon gone horribly wrong--and the nightmare that follows. After Paul and...

In a mountain valley lived Centipede. He made his home in the carpet of leaves that lay beneath Katmon, a tree that stood alongside the stream that flowed through the valley. Every morning Centipede would greet his friend, Caterpillar, as they passed each other...

What if your greatest leadership asset isn't your mind-but your body?In Somatic Intelligence, executive coach Rebecca Arora introduces a transformative new framework for leading from the body up. Most leadership development focuses on mindset and emotional intelligence-but the body is even more foundational. When...

Ray, Underdog to the Rescue! follows one big, happy dog named Ray with a dream: he wants to be a service dog. Ray's family goes off to work or school every day without him, but a service dog could go with them! A service...

Loss is a universal human experience, yet grief is uniquely personal. For anyone overwhelmed by darkness--whether it's the death of a loved one, a devastating diagnosis, or a profound life transition--When You Can't See the Light offers a gentle guide to navigate the complexity...

Join little Maymunah in the book series, "Maymunah's Musings," on her many quests as she gets to know Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala, through His names and attributes! In this third book of the series, "Does Allah Know I'm Sad?" Maymunah helps her best friend...

While the Billy Boils by Henry Lawson is a landmark collection of Australian bush stories that vividly portrays the hardships and spirit of life in the outback. Through simple yet powerful narratives, Lawson captures the struggles, loneliness, humor, and strong sense of mateship among...

Greatest Right Decisions is the format to righteous decision-making that produces confidence and conviction to attain one's greatest life. It reveals the sources of power over your life and the understanding necessary to decide some of life's most complicated problems concerning war, poverty, homelessness,...

She's scared and broken, but soon she'll be mine. For a month she'll have to obey my every command. But she doesn't have to worry, I'll care for all her desires.I was only a boy when I saw my mother murdered in front of...

A vivid narrative history across a 1,000-mile journey on foot, Searching for the Norman Conquest opens a window onto the English cultural landscape of the eleventh century. What was the eleventh-century Domesday Book? It is now is one of the most significant historical documents...

How John Madden--never the winningest coach, the most polished broadcaster, or the loudest executive in the room--became the NFL's most influential figure, fueling the league's rise from the broadcast booth to Madison Avenue to the Madden NFL video-game franchise, while quietly grappling with football's...

2026 Edition Our DANTES / DSST study guides are different! The Principles of Advanced English Composition DANTES / DSST Test Study Guide TEACHES you what you need to know to pass the DSST test. This study guide is more than just pages of sample...

Award-winning poet and performer Saul Williams explores how artists today must respond to systemic violence and injustice--in the words of Paul Robeson, by choosing sides. Songs My Mother Taught Me is Williams' clear-eyed exploration of the role of the artist in these times by...

My collection of poems are about relationships, love break ups, make ups rather to brother suicide, party, toast, loving, and appreciating your parents and moreI hopefully wish that my book of poems may strengthen enlighten and encourage everyone to live and enjoy every day...

"She's a firestorm in scrubs, and I'm about to get burned."Ozzy Taking a job as a private nurse on a family ranch in Virginia was supposed to be a temporary fix-a way to disappear, lay low, and keep my past where it belongs. My...

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds...whether you like it or not! This New...

Max, a little axolotl is back for another silly and sweet story. This young graphic novel about a shy but lovable axolotl is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly!Max couldn't be happier spending time with his friends in the new axolotl exhibit at...

The lived experience of individuals from Late Antique and Early Islamic Egypt is the subject of this study. By focusing on Christian ritual texts for private use written in Coptic, this book gives voice to those whose lives the ancient manuscripts reflect, revealing how...

For 150 years there has been a question over how the Austronesian languages of eastern Indonesia and Timor-Leste fit into the Austronesian world. The area is severely under-documented. There has been no consensus on the classification of these languages, and scholars admit to being...

Thinking in binaries ("us" versus "they") has often been identified as a characteristic of modern Western societies. This is reflected in the ubiquitous concept of "identity," both in colloquial and academic discourse, which emphasizes differentiation from the non-identical or the Other. In contrast, the...

Will you follow us on a fascinating and colourful journey into the heart of Rome? No matter if you have already been there once, twice or three times, there is always something new and exciting stirring your fantasy pushing you to go on exploring...

When the world becomes too much, one little axolotl discovers that the things that make him different are exactly what make him one of a kind.Loti notices everything.The secret pattern of a leaf's veins. The way light moves through water. The exact moment the...

When Titus refuses to deny his Christian faith, Roman persecution destroys his family and condemns him to a brutal life in the copper mines of northern Italy.Underground, surrounded by despair and danger, he must choose between hatred and hope, revenge and redemption.From a mine...

Take Back Control of Your Life Without Yelling, Spiraling, or Self-SabotageDo you ever react in ways that don't feel like you? Snap too fast. Say things you regret. Replay conversations in your head. Carry a constant edge of tension, irritation, or self-criticism.This isn't a...

A woman is consumed by the belief her life has become a play. Lively, moving, and at moments astonishing, Rebecca Handler's Kafkaesque literary mystery is either a reflection on middle aged malaise or the cover-up for a murderous plot. Or maybe it's a theatrical...

Nothing can spoil Howard's perfect day, until his cousin Penny bounds in and suddenly she's getting all of Flop's attention. As grumbles and growls bubble inside Howard, Penny distracts him by taking him and Flop on a backyard treasure hunt. Along the way, Howard...

When the first snow falls, it's only just begun... Three women have been abducted with little evidence left at the scenes. When the first ice-encased body is discovered in a Sussex County forest, Delaware State Police Homicide Detective Johnny Stillwater knows the remaining missing...

The South is not known for its winters, so when snow arrives in the small foothills college town of Issaqueena, South Carolina, everyone hunkers down and prepares for the worst. The worst, however, comes in the form of a college freshman found dead in...

Mighty the Mustard Seed: Discovers the Light is a heartfelt and faith-filled picture book that teaches children how even the smallest faith can lead to extraordinary growth.Meet Mighty, a tiny mustard seed living deep beneath the soil in a dark garden filled with fear...