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Amina Cain's unique wandering sensibility, her attention to the small and the surprising, finds a profound new expression in her first nonfiction book, a sustained meditation on writers. Driven by primary questions of authenticity and freedom in the shadow of ecological and social collapse, Cain moves associatively through a personal canon of authors—including Marguerite Duras, Elena Ferrante, Renee Gladman, and Virginia Woolf—and topics as timely and various as female friendships, zazen meditation, neighborhood coyotes, landscape painting, book titles, and the politics of excess.

Wildflowers and Seedcorn recounts the first two years of the Civil War from the perspective of three central characters: Gus, the disaffected Virginian who forsakes his father by fleeing north to fight for the Federals; Charlie, the stubbornly ambitious son of a wealthy planter from Fort Smith who ends up riding for Quantrill, so eager to kill for the Confederacy that he becomes something quite different than a soldier; John, the son of a Kentucky farmer who follows his inept father into battle and surprises even himself when he finds his footing among Forrest’s cavalry. Across two years ...

The home run horse, the runner that makes your fortune and changes your life, can come from anywhere. This book will explore the quest for the superior thoroughbred, who takes up the search for a life-changing horse, and why they do it with limited success.

The cascading perils of the Late Rome era were relentless, bombarding whichever emperor was so unfortunate as to inherit the Purple during the last gasp of the Roman Empire. From the moment that Julius Valens acceded to the throne of the East until the last dynasty faltered in the West, only Theodosius adequately withstood this constant avalanche of tumult. Romans far and wide shuddered to think what would become of their troubled world if the fate of Rome was to be decided by his disappointing sons, Arcadius and Honorius. The Last Dynasty is the enthralling Fifth installment of the epic ...

Das tiefgreifende und bedeutende Werk von Susan Cain, das auf Anhieb die Bestsellerlisten erobert hat! Mehr als ein Drittel aller Menschen sind introvertiert. Ihre Eigenschaften wie Ernsthaftigkeit, Sensibilität und Scheu gelten heute eher als Krankheitssymptome denn als Qualitäten. Unsere heutigen Schulen, Arbeitsplätze und religiösen Institutionen sind für Extravertierte gemacht, und viele Introvertierte glauben, mit ihnen stimme etwas nicht und sie sollten versuchen, als Extravertierte "durchzugehen".

Perfect for children ages 6-9 Ideal for spring reading, character education & multicultural learning A Magical Spring Adventure Teaching Community, Diversity & Connection When a whirlpool of autumn leaves appears on the front steps in early spring, Imani, Tommy, and Maya know another adventure is calling. But this time, something extraordinary is happening: twenty different celebrations are converging on a single day—the Spring Equinox—and the balance of the seasons hangs in the balance. Armed with a glowing medallion, a weathered compass, and a magical book, the three friends step ...

A haunting melody. A desperate warning. A future they must prevent. When a mysterious song rises from the ocean cliffs, draining energy from everything it touches, Finn Carter and his friends face their most dangerous trial yet—one that will show them a future they never wanted to see. Seventeen-year-old Finn has always trusted his instincts. But when the beautiful, deadly melody targets him specifically, his enhanced intuition reveals a terrifying truth: the anomaly isn't an attack. It's a message from the future. From themselves. Alongside Zara Mitchell, the strategic leader who holds ...

Zane never imagined that saving the woman he loved would cost him everything. When a deadly accident left his human mate, Penelope on the brink of death, he made the only choice he could - turn her into a vampire. But now, trapped in a world of darkness and bloodlust, Penelope struggles to accept the monstrous side of her new existence. Her every instinct is at war with the humanity she left behind. When a mysterious figure offers her the impossible - a chance to reserve the transformation and become human again - She is desperate enough to believe. But as the promise of a cure draws her ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on Their Most Magical Adventure Yet! When mysterious backwards rain falls upward from the ground, carrying whispered calls for help, three best friends discover that Maya's grandmother's recipe box holds the key to an extraordinary quest. Perfect for children ages 6-9 who love magical adventures and learning through play. What Makes This Story Special: ✨ Educational Adventure - Children learn about family traditions, creativity, self-care, and community through exciting magical encounters ✨ Diverse Characters - Features relatable protagonists that young ...

Based on years of reporting on Samsung for the Economist, the Wall Street Journal, and Time from his base in South Korea and his countless sources inside and outside the company, Geoffrey Cain offers the first deep look behind the curtains of the biggest company nobody knows. How has this happened? Forty years ago, Samsung was a rickety Korean agricultural conglomerate that produced sugar, paper, and fertiliser.

A society matron's life is threatened after she engineers the theft of her own priceless jewelry to pay off a gambling debt. Only a debonair connoisseur of crime can save her and recover her gems. For a price.

A Magical December 13th Adventure Where Music, Sweetness, and Friendship Create Perfect Harmony! When a magnificent frost horse appears on Maple Street, Imani, Tommy, and Maya are whisked away to a winter wonderland where December celebrations are in danger of disappearing forever! The Harmony Crystal has shattered, and only these three friends can save it. Journey with our heroes through a realm where: Floating violins need conducting into harmony Chocolate rivers flow with steaming hot cocoa Cream cheese frosting covers enchanted forests Ice cream mountains tower into whipped cream clouds...

A Thrilling Magical Adventure That Teaches Real-World Lessons! When a talking cow with wings lands on their front steps, Imani, Tommy, and Maya know they're in for an extraordinary day. Whisked away to the Sky Realm, the three friends discover that seven different celebrations have gotten tangled together—and they're the only ones who can help! Perfect for young readers who love: ✓ Fast-paced magical adventures ✓ Strong, diverse characters working as a team ✓ Stories that blend fantasy with real-world learning ✓ Chapter books with illustrations-ready scenes ✓ Books that ...

To "put out into the deep", whether in reference to interpersonal relationships, fishing, or professional decisions, always entails risk, exploration, and commitment. This retreat locates the well-known phrase in a faith context, providing practical answers for tapping into the depths of Catholic teaching. It is designed for those in search of a bold new approach to growing in their relationship to God that is, at the same time, steeped in scripture and tradition.

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their 200th adventure, which happens to be their Most Mathematical Adventure Yet! When mysterious size changes start happening on Maple Street—mailboxes growing tall as telephone poles and garden gnomes becoming life-sized—the three young friends know they're in for another magical journey. Armed with Maya's constellation handbag, Tommy's trusty compass, and Imani's glowing medallion, they're whisked away to the incredible Land of Tens! Perfect for Young Readers Who Love: • STEM Learning Adventures - Discover measurement, scale, and the metric system ...

Perfect for Ages 6-9 Independent Readers & Read-Aloud Fun When Tommy's compass points straight up and a mysterious box falls from the sky, three friends embark on their most flavorful adventure yet! Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya as they're whisked away to the magical Resolution Realm, where broken promises have shattered the Resolution Crystal into pieces. To restore it, they must journey through incredible worlds: brewing perfect tea in the Tea Time Tower, cooking curry in a carnival kitchen, creating treats in the Gluten-Free Gardens, and solving puzzles in the Fourth-Grade Frontier. In ...

"What Shall We Do Today? The Magic Bicycle Journey" A magical adventure story for children ages 6-9 that combines imagination, friendship, and educational themes Join curious seven-year-old Imani, enthusiastic eight-year-old Tommy, and knowledgeable eight-year-old Maya on their most extraordinary adventure yet! When a mysterious golden bicycle wheel appears with rainbow clouds swirling overhead, the three best friends are transported to the magical world of Wheelington – where bicycles have egg-shaped wheels, trees grow chocolate macaroons, and everything is powered by love. In this ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on Their Most Magical Adventure Yet! When the three friends discover a tiny fairy stuck in Mrs. Henderson's rose bush, they're whisked away to the enchanting Realm of Celebrations – where every special day needs their help! Perfect for young readers ages 6-9, this heartwarming chapter book combines adventure, friendship, and valuable life lessons. What Makes This Story Special: Character Development: Watch as curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya use their unique talents to solve magical problems Educational Values: Children learn about ...

THE FRACTURE HUNTERS: Episode 4 - THE CLOCK THAT RAN BACKWARDS When time starts running backwards, three teens must break a deadly loop before reality collapses—but the real danger begins when the countdown starts. Mei-Lin , Zara, and Finn thought they understood the trials. Solve the puzzle. Use their enhanced abilities. Save the world one challenge at a time. Then they got trapped in a time loop. In the basement of their high school, an antique grandfather clock runs backwards, forcing the trio to relive the same five minutes over and over. Every wrong choice resets them. Every loop ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a Magical Adventure Through Twenty-One Special Celebrations! When a polite talking creature appears on Imani's doorstep holding open a door to nowhere, three best friends embark on an extraordinary journey through the Forest of Beginnings—a magical realm where the universe is born again and again, and every wonderful thing in the world gets its fresh start. Perfect for young readers ages 6-9, The Endless Beginning combines educational content with enchanting storytelling as the children discover: ✓ STEM concepts - The Big Bang, renewable energy, and forest...