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We talk a lot about sheep: following the herd, counting sheep to fall asleep and looking out for wolves in sheep’s clothing. But, just like people, animals don’t always follow the pack. Some are affectionate while others butt heads; some follow the leader while some guide the whole flock home. With startling beauty and tenderness, Rosamund Young reveals the remarkable emotional and intellectual complexity of the animals she lives with on her family farm, and the story of her life’s work, with the intimacy of a personal diary.

Romanian for Kids teaches kids the words and phrases they need to quickly start speaking Romanian. Short, daily lessons help kids stay engaged, with timed repetition over time to build retention. This book also included detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning new languages and how to continue learning once the course completes. In addition, the audiobook contains complete review sections for learning, comprehension, and speaking tasks.

Inventor, philosopher, mathematician, astrologer, athlete, yogi, scion of old wealth, artist, lover of truth - the author takes us on the fascinating journey that was his life, all 89 years of it. But that was not his purpose in creating this book. Rather, he was compiling data to study under the lens of astrology in order to explore the nature of time - an essential factor that science ignores and that his own “theory of process” includes.

In 1915, when a kitchen stove fire singed his sister Mabel's lashes and brows, Tom Lyle Williams watched in fascination as she performed what she called "a secret of the harem" - mixing petroleum jelly with coal dust and ash from a burnt cork and applying it to her lashes and brows. Mabel's simple beauty trick ignited Tom Lyle's imagination, and he started what would become a billion-dollar business, one that remains a viable American icon after nearly a century. He named it Maybelline in her honor.

The Three-Body Problem is a series of science fiction novels written by Cixin Liu. The trilogy contains Book I: Remembrance of Earth's Past, Book II: The Dark Forest, and Book III: Death’s End. The initial novel we will be covering follows the developing relationship between the alien Trisolaran civilization and humankind. This book is the first of The Three-Body Problem trilogy and won the 73rd Hugo Award for Best Novel after translation by Ken Liu in 2012.

Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast. That means 20-24 minute daily lessons to help kids stay engaged, and frequent repetition, which is scientifically proven to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply.

The Strategy Implementation Gap is a guide for executives on how to have a sustainable approach to the right people doing the right things in the right way to achieve the right results.

Following the tragic death of his mother and young bride within hours of each other, Theodore Roosevelt travels to the Dakota Badlands to put the loss behind him and to reinvent himself as a cowboy and adventurer. But T.R.’s foray into the wild comes on the heels of several brutal attacks by an unknown species, forcing the future president to become something he hadn’t planned on: A Sasquatch hunter.

Walking involves practically every muscle in the body. And no one is born with the ability to walk. It requires training, strength, balance, coordination, determination, and time. Walking with God is no different. Nobody instantly becomes an overcoming Christian. We must take those first timid steps clinging to the Father's hand before we can walk worthy of our calling as a child of the King. Like all journeys, walking the winning walk requires the proper equipment and preparation. By outfitting our lives with the word of God, we will be able to follow where the Master leads.

Emery Blackwood's life was forever changed on the eve of her high school graduation, when the love of her life, August Salt, was accused of murdering her best friend, Lily. She'd once dreamt of running away with August, eager to escape the misty, remote shores of Saoirse Island and chase new dreams together. Now, she is doing what her teenage self swore she never would: living a quiet existence among this tight-knit community steeped in folklore and tradition, ruled by the seasons and ancient superstitions.

We know that one in seven children in the US has suffered from abuse in their families. Neglect is the most common form of child abuse. Authorities believe this is a conservative estimate given that many cases are unreported.

Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast. That means 20 minute lessons to help kids stay engaged, and daily repetition to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply. These books also included detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning new languages and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete.

Why do so many farm businesses struggle to survive, let alone thrive? It’s because they don’t make clear strategic choices that reward them with a competitive advantage. Instead, most entrepreneurs start with a boilerplate business because they think they're supposed to. Boilerplate business plans offer little help in guiding strategic choices that determine if your business thrives or dies.

Emotionally raw and emphatically sensual, Tongue is the story of the demise of an obsessive romance, and a woman's culinary journey toward self-restoration and revenge. When her boyfriend of seven years leaves her for another woman, the celebrated young chef Jung Ji-won shuts down the cooking school she ran from their home and sinks into deep depression, losing her will to cook, her desire to eat, and even her ability to taste.

At her famous Kite's Nest Farm in Worcestershire, England, the cows (as well as sheep, hens, and pigs) all roam free. They make their own choices about rearing, grazing, and housing. Left to be themselves, the cows exhibit temperaments and interests as diverse as our own. "Fat Hat" prefers men to women; "Chippy Minton" refuses to sleep with muddy legs and always reports to the barn for grooming before bed; "Jake" has a thing for sniffing the carbon monoxide fumes of the Land Rover exhaust pipe; and "Gemima" greets all humans with an angry shake of the head and is fiercely independent.

Take a few minutes to focus on the hope we have because of Easter with this Easter edition of Jesus Calling devotions. This meaningful compilation of devotions comes from Sarah Young’s bestselling brand. Whether a self-purchase to enhance your observation of Easter and the death and resurrection of Christ or a gift for friends and loved ones, Jesus Calling for Easter will be a central part of the Easter experience for years to come.

It doesn't matter if you have zero green thumbs or live in the middle of a big city. With How to Grow Your Own Food, you will have all the info you need to start gardening at home. How to Grow Your Own Food is the perfect book for anyone new to gardening or who has tried and failed in the past. It takes you from beginner steps through mastering advanced techniques. This book will guide you through your entire journey, from setting up your garden to tending and harvesting.

In Expansive Intimacy: How “Tough Guys” Defeat Burnout, I take a hard look at the rules of masculinity that force men into a false choice: either face shame by saying they can't continue to suffer in silence anymore, or invite burnout by following the harsh rules that say men have to shut down their natural emotions and keep striving for achievement. With equal measures of levity and gravity—plus a kick-ass soundtrack—I'll walk you through my years-long journey through burnout, the harrowing parts and the breakthroughs alike.

Lusting after my husband is a gift, I don’t take it lightly, and I’m totally committed to the craft. With the lust, comes the green-eyed monster, a monster I hide from Eric at all costs. Enter Fiona and her six-inch pumps. She's determined to take what is mine without hesitation, but our marriage is everything to me. I won't go down without a fight.

When a star running back is gunned down by a cop with a questionable history, the city of L.A. is on the verge of a racial explosion. Enter a lawyer who comes to the cop's defense...but a desire for justice has nothing to do with it.