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A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies is an account written in 1542 by the Spanish Dominican friar Bartolomé de las Casas (1484-1566). He chronicles the first decades of the colonization of the West Indies, exposing the atrocities committed against the indigenous people. Dedicated to Prince Philip II of Spain to alert him of these atrocities, the work reveals mass slaughter, torture and slavery, showing that the evangelizing vision of Columbus had descended into genocide.

For thousands of years, the sun was revered for giving life and maintaining health. It was widely used for its therapeutic value for a variety of diseases. Today, the sun is considered enemy number one. We hide from the sun for fear of skin cancer and premature aging. We cover our bodies with sun-screen to protect us from the sun’s rays. Can the sun really be this bad for us? Healthy Sun takes us through the real facts about the sun, using peer-reviewed research and the latest science. In Healthy Sun, we find the history of ancient sun therapies combined with the science of solar ...

The Haywire Heart is the first book to examine heart conditions in athletes. Intended for anyone who competes in endurance sports like cycling, triathlon, running races of all distances, and cross-country skiing, The Haywire Heart presents the evidence that going too hard or too long can damage your heart forever. You'll find what to watch out for, what to do about it, and how to protect your heart so you can enjoy the sports you love for years to come.

That’s Bold of You is a call to unlearn the labels society has put on you—difficult, sensitive, intimidating, crazy, too loud, too quiet, too independent, etc.—and embrace being your own version of “too much”. That’s the part of you that speaks loud and clear to your uniqueness and your willingness to express who you are. It’s the source of your self esteem, your individuality, your standards, and what brings you joy…and it’s time to reclaim its power.

In a suburb of Washington, D.C., Joe Lassiter's only sister and her young son have been killed in a sudden fire that engulfs their home. The police believe it was arson; they soon discover that mother and child were brutally murdered before the blaze was set. As Lassiter tries to find out why they were killed, he comes to believe others may have been murdered in similar fashion. And still more people may die if he cannot discover the elusive connection that links the innocent victims together.

Can gluten sensitivities - including celiac disease, wheat allergy and gluten intolerance - be REVERSED? Absolutely. The GLUTEN CURE shows what causes each type of gluten sensitivity - and proves using the latest clinical research - how to reverse the disorder using natural strategies. The GLUTEN CURE clarifies the science, incidence, diagnosis and causes of gluten sensitivities with objectivity and clarity. These uncover the real, and misunderstood facts on gluten- and wheat-related conditions. Facts that anyone considering going gluten-free needs to know. These include clear answers to ...

In Recalibrate the Culture, author Jimmy Casas examines the challenges that teachers, leaders, and schools face, sharing his assessment on what makes the difference in the overall culture of a school.

The Enneagram personality system consists of a spectrum of nine personality types. Based on the hit Instagram account, @enneagramandcoffee, this book is an introduction to the Enneagram itself, along with information about each type. With the feeling of your best friend telling you about the Enneagram and beautiful illustrations mixed in with the writing, this book is digestible and engaging for new and seasoned Enneagram fans.

The Renaissance Diet 2.0 provides the most up-to-date scientific information to help you lose weight.

Life expectancy in the United States has recently fallen for three years in a row - a reversal not seen since 1918 or in any other wealthy nation in modern times. In the past two decades, deaths of despair from suicide, drug overdose, and alcoholism have risen dramatically, and now claim hundreds of thousands of American lives each year - and they're still rising. Case and Deaton, known for first sounding the alarm about deaths of despair, explain the overwhelming surge in these deaths and shed light on the social and economic forces that are making life harder for the working class.

What does it take to be the very best teacher - or the very best leader? What sets excellent educators apart from their peers? And how can you join their ranks? In their work leading up to Start. Right. Now., Todd Whitaker, Jeff Zoul, and Jimmy Casas studied educators from across the nation and discovered four key behaviors of excellence.

Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, en el hospital de la base norteamericana de una minúscula isla italiana, un piloto de bombardero llamado Yossarian finge estar loco. Quiere evitar a toda costa perder la vida en su próxima misión aérea y regresar a casa. ¿Por qué demonios intentan todos matarle desde abajo?, se pregunta cada vez que lanza una bomba. Yossarian intenta demostrar que está loco pero cae en la «trampa 22»: una absurda y perversa regla militar que afirma que aquellos que alegan locura para no ir a la guerra son los más cuerdos.

(Updated in 2023) Do you want to find the real causes for heartburn? Do you want a permanent solution for acid reflux? One that doesn't just mask the symptoms for a few hours, only to have the burn return? If so, this book's for you. Did you know that scientific research has proven a number of simple natural solutions? If you are willing to take a look at (or even skim) this information, you'll come away with dozens of simple tools proven out by science. Heartburn is also called acid reflux disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Isn't this just an issue of too much stomach ...

Jack Hardigan's Hellcat fighter squadron blew the Japanese Zekes out of the blazing Pacific skies. But a more subtle kind of hell was brewing in his feelings for rookie pilot Fred Trusteau. While a beautiful widow pursues Jack, and another pilot becomes suspicious of Jack and Fred's close friendship, the two heroes cut a fiery swath through the skies from Wake Island to Tarawa to Truk, there to keep a fateful rendezvous with love and death in the blood-clouded waters of the Pacific

Our modern technologies are bombarding us with electromagnetic fields (EMFs) now more than ever. Are EMFs really harmful and if so, to what degree? Are all EMFs bad? The EMF controversy has now pitted scientists, action groups and the technology industry into rigid corners. In "Electromagnetic Health," the author clearly and objectively presents the evidence and latest research from a perspective that embraces both the scientific and natural health communities. The entire spectrum of electromagnetic radiation is thoroughly examined, from modern technologies to nature’s sources. More ...

Welcome to Break the Case with Jen Coffindaffer, retired FBI Agent with 28 years of investigative experience. Join us as we peel back the layers of the True Crime cases you care about with retired agents, profilers, psychologists, witnesses and victims directly involved in the cases we break down. Weekly episodes will feature high profile serial killings, mass murders, the missing, child predators, human traffickers, and fraudsters. If you are looking for a fast paced, fact based, honest, True Crime Podcast, you have come to the right place. God Bless the victims and may Justice be served. ...

Curso: Escuela para padres Pastor Mauricio Berguño Año 2008

Curso: El rol del hombre Pastor Mauricio Berguño y Pastor Claudio Franzani Año 2008

(Revised in 2022 with many changes based on suggestions offered in the reviews.) If you are fighting cavities and/or gum disease this book is for you. If you have bad breath this book is for you. If you are trying to help prevent getting sick from going out in public this book is for you. This book is about the bacteria in your mouth. If you are fighting gum disease or tooth decay then you have more bad bacteria than good bacteria in your mouth. If you have bad breath a lot then you have more bad bacteria than good bacteria. This book will teach you how to build up the good bacteria in your...

En el recinto de la Feria se erige suntuoso uno de los mejores retratos de la sociedad inglesa de principios del siglo XIX, cuyo director de escena de mirada desencantada no es otro que William M. Thackeray, maestro en el arte de crear personajes femeninos. Así, pronto veremos pisar el escenario a dos mujeres inolvidables: la dulce y apocada Amelia Sedley y la inteligente y ambiciosa Becky Sharp cobran vida en un juego fascinante, lleno de trampas y de emoción con las Guerras Napoleónicas como trasfondo, en una obra magistral de la literatura de todos los tiempos: La feria de las vanidades.