Old Learning

'Few people have aged so gracefully and enterprisingly as Prue. How she's done it is a revelation, full of humour and practical advice.' - DELIA SMITH 'Oh my days, this book is an absolute JOY! Prue Leith has done it again she's served us wisdom, warmth and a whole lotta sass on a silver platter!...

Are you ready for a detailed yet thoroughly enjoyable study of the most profound book ever written? Using sound scientific facts, historical analysis, and biblical narrative, acclaimed teacher Dr. Chuck Missler weaves together a rich tapestry of information - providing an accurate understanding of scripture's relation to itself, to us, and to the world at large.

This book is for you if you love your parents, grandparents, or other elderly people and genuinely want to help and care for them, but find yourself struggling with challenges such as: Your efforts to help them are not appreciated. They constantly complain or display a pessimistic attitude. They appear inflexible, stubborn, and unwilling to change. They struggle to learn even the basics of digital equipment. They fail to understand your point of view. They ignore health precautions prescribed by doctors. They engage in risky activities that could endanger their health. They sometimes treat ...

Enter the Language of the Vikings Old Norse was the tongue of longships and sagas, of law and ritual, of gods and heroes. English to Old Norse is a guide to that world of words, offering a clear path from modern English back into the speech of the North. Inside you will find: Essential vocabulary drawn from everyday life, trade, warfare, and belief. Explanations of how the Norse used their language in law, custom, and story. Thoughtful adaptations that give modern ideas an authentic Old Norse voice. Practical tools for readers, writers, and learners who want to bring the sagas closer. This ...

Are you ready to put your thinking cap on? Learning is a great way to expand our minds beyond what we know! However, it doesn't have to be boring. This book will provide new adventures with fun facts and a quiz at the end of each section. If you're groaning and saying, "A quiz? Really?" Yes! A quiz! Quizzes help challenge your comprehension skills to make sure you understand the meaning of what you hear. As you grow older, the skills you learn by doing quizzes will help you retain essential facts throughout your school years!

Have you thought much about the women in the Old Testament? How important they were in all the Bible stories? How many times have you read through the Old Testament in the Bible, and read about the women in the Bible who were important in Gods plans? Have you thought about how critical they were in making sure that Gods plans were carried out? Most of the don't get talked about much, or seem very significant, yet they were crucial in the plans of God. These women are all important in the overall plan of God. Eve Sarah Rebekah Hagar Rachel Rahab Deborah Jael Ruth Queen of Sheba Bathsheba ...

Being 8 is wild, funny, and full of lessons you never see coming! From disastrous birthday parties to exploding piggy banks, Timmy’s world proves that growing up is chaotic, hilarious, and full of unexpected lessons. Perfect for boys age 8, this chapter book is written to keep boys (and girls!) giggling while secretly building a growth mindset. With short, easy-to-read chapters, it’s ideal for 2nd or 3rd grade readers who love funny stories, silly jokes, and a main character they can actually relate to. This book continues the much-loved Timmy series that began with How to Be 6 and How ...

Learn a Lot While You Sit on the Pot is a family-friendly volume packed with amusing anecdotes, surprising facts, and big splashes of fun. Including science stories, British slang, and other thrilling tidbits, Smart deftly offers a unique gag or holiday gift for teens and adults. If discovering famous plumbers and gross body details sounds delightful, waiting for things to happen in the loo will bring you joy.

Before Gary Kusin cofounded GameStop and Laura Mercier Cosmetics and before he became CEO of failing Kinkos, turned it around, and spearheaded its sale to FedEx for $2.4 billion he was a fiercely independent boy from Texarkana, Texas, who refused to accept the status quo. Kusin's curious spirit led him on a career and life journey that was full of unexpected turns, from his days working at his fathers furniture warehouse at eleven years old to the department-store job where he once hid in the basement for a weekend organizing swimwear to meet a deadline.

Eight captivating manuscripts in one audiobook: The Wild West, Billy the Kid, Buffalo Bill, Seth Bullock, Davy Crockett, Annie Oakley, Jesse James, and Geronimo. Some of the topics covered in part one of this audiobook include: What the Native Americans of the West were really like before colonization, how the Spanish were some of the first Europeans to explore the West, the seven years during which Texas was its own country, and much, much more!

Cozy, funny chapter book made just for your 7-year-old boy that turns little oopsies into big wins! It’s an amazing choice for quick read-alouds or early independent reading that grows confidence, kindness, courage, and friendship (ages 7–9). This is Timmy. Finally, he’s seven. He’s sweet, a little shy, and very, very wiggly. He’s also excellent at making messes, big plans, and weird decisions. From his first jump into the deep end… to a DIY dog “makeover” he makes right with a real apology; from a glitternado he cleans up himself… to a wobbly juggling debut that ends in ...

Winner of the Asian / Pacific American Award for Children's Literature! * "Many readers will recognize themselves or their neighbors in these pages." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant...

Old English is the language you think you know until you actually hear or see it. Unlike Shakespearean English or even Chaucer's Middle English, Old English—the language of Beowulf—defies comprehension by untrained modern readers. Used throughout much of Britain more than a thousand years ago, it is rich with words that haven't changed (like word), others that are unrecognizable (such as neorxnawang, or paradise), and some that are mystifying even in translation ( gafol-fisc, or tax-fish).

Wouldn’t it be incredible if expert Shih Tzu breeders combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate owner’s guide? Well, here it is! You will literally find this Shih Tzu book jam packed full of useful quotes, giving clear advice and secret tips from the world’s best Shih Tzu breeders, who between them, have hundreds of years of experience in caring for Shih Tzus.

Why do some strong men fail while others succeed? Like the biblical character Samson, all strong men—those who are successful, influential, self-confident, aggressive, or widely respected—face twelve tendencies that can lead to sin and even personal tragedy. The adventurous and gifted...

Unlock a world of wonder for your child with hundreds of mind-blowing facts and quizzes that entertain and educate—perfect for curious kids who never stop asking “why?” Does your child devour random facts, ask endless questions, and love surprising you with what they’ve learned? Are you looking for something more meaningful than another hour of scrolling or gaming? Curious Kids’ Amazing Fact Vault is designed for ages 5–15 who are thirsty for knowledge and love sharing what they discover. Packed with fascinating facts, stories, and interactive features, it turns curiosity into ...

Many of the animals we encounter in everyday life, from pets and farm animals to the wild creatures of field and forest, have remained the same since medieval times. But the words used to name and describe them have often changed beyond recognition, starting with the Old English word for “animal” itself, deor (pronounced DAY-or). In The Deorhord, Hana Videen presents a glittering Old English bestiary of animals real and imaginary, big and small, ordinary and extraordinary—the good, the bad, and the downright baffling.

Unlock the Secrets of Trading with "Mastering Mean Reversion: A Guide to Profitable Trading, So Simple A 10-Year-Old Can Understand"! In the ever-fluctuating world of finance, where fortunes are made or lost in the blink of an eye, here's your roadmap to navigate the complex labyrinth of trading with a time-tested strategy – Mean Reversion. Our book demystifies the world of trading by breaking down the concept of mean reversion into bite-sized, easy-to-grasp lessons. The journey from a novice to a seasoned trader is paved with insights, examples, strategies, and a dash of boldness – and...

This audio product enable a person who is taking biblical Hebrew to work on, by ear as well as through the eyes, all vocabulary words that occur in the Old Testament 20 times or more and all the names of people in the Old Testament that occur 100 times or more. Read by Jonathan T. Pennington...

What Do You Do When Pain Lasts Longer Than It Should? What if you’ve seen many different doctors and specialists but still struggle with unresolved pain even when doing the day-to-day activities of life? Perhaps you’ve been told “you’re just getting older” and that you’ll “just have to learn to live with it”. If you’ve suffered with pain for a long time, people may even have implied that you’re making it up - like you’re crazy - or that “it’s all in your head”. These are common false beliefs about chronic pain, but this book offers you an alternative - to live ...