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Two brothers, one woman, one submarine. Loughton Stairs joins the Navy to see the world. Lisa, the girlfriend he leaves behind, eventually winds up with his brother Demain, a gourmet cook more interested in family than adventure. Loughton feels betrayed and breaks off relations with them. A change in fortunes leads Demain into uniform and to assignment aboard the same boat as Loughton, who's still got Lisa on his mind. Their ups and downs, which include some California swinging and true acts of brotherly love, are played out against the backdrop of a fast attack submarine commissioned at the height of Reagan's renewed Cold War with the Soviet Union. The boat sees service in the Grenada campaign before making a long tour around the Pacific Rim, where its mission is to find the elusive "Red Whale".
She wasn't that big really. Well, not on the outside.Anabelle wondered if someone might be living at the top of the Columbia Theater, so she got herself a job there to investigate. What she found out started her journey into the forever and ever. It also took her from Longview all the way to New York.Sometimes, when you follow your dreams, you find out that the best way to make your dreams come true is to help someone else make their dreams come true.If you enjoyed books like The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster and Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, then you'll love Anabelle in New York.Here's the chance to take a journey with Anabelle on an mystical adventure filled with self-discovery and wonder.
Newly updated for 2023! Want to learn the basics of project management in less than a day? This short book was designed for absolute beginners - you don't need any prior experience or knowledge. Written by the Co-Founders of The Tech Academy (learncodinganywhere.com), this book serves as a perfect introduction to Scrum, Agile and DevOps. The Project Management Handbook is easy and simple, and it can be completed fast.The Tech Academy is a technology school that specializes in coding bootcamps. You can enroll online and study their programs from anywhere in the world. For more information about The Tech Academy, their books and training programs, visit: learncodinganywhere.com
A tender and deeply moving novel, Voices of the Whipstick explores what can befall those who lose what they love most. Mick Tranter was born and raised at the edge of the ancient Whipstick Forest, north of Bendigo. When the outbreak of WW2 interrupts his active rural lifestyle, he joins the AIF, and on his last night of leave, he meets and falls in love with a young woman at a Saturday night dance. Love letters and a photo of her go with him to the battlefields of New Guinea and become his talisman. He experiences the harrowing brutality of jungle warfare, only to be posted as missing in action and all communication is lost with his girl and his family. Later, he is found ill and wounded. He survives the war, but returns home in a fragile mental state. Despite the love and care from his mother and his best friend, he is haunted by guilt and shame and enduring sadness over the loss of the girl he loves. He retreats to his beloved Whipstick Forest, but his troubled mind, not relieved by reclusiveness, worsens until he has an epiphany that sets him on the path to atonement.
The Little Fir Tree is a true story written for children with special needs. The tree, located in Aspen, Colorado, was measured in 1985 at 61 feet. In 2006 it was 91 feet. It is estimated that at the time this book first went to press in 2011, the Little Fir Tree was approximately 95 feet tall. That was 12 years before this edition was published.Each year on the first Sunday evening of December, the decorated tree is lit up in a town-wide celebration launching the holiday season in Aspen. This book honors the Little Fir Tree's spirit of survival.Dr. Jane J. Jenkins is a master storyteller, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who lives in the Roaring Fork Valley in Colorado. In the 1970s she created the PBS series "The Magic Teapot." She collaborated with artist Janet Grenda on "The Adventures of Harry the Hamster" in 2001 and, in 2009, "The Further Adventures of Harry the Hamster."Later, she added to The Adventures of Harry the Hamster with books featuring Harry at Christmas and Easter, plus Further Adventures of Harry the Hamster.
Legacy Playbook: Unearthing eternal echoes and unveiling the tapestry of legacy
This artistic book illustrates the cuisine of seven iconic countries around the world, sharing insights into the culture, philosophy, and stories underneath.
Pero Moshe hears a mysterious voice singing from the underground tunnels in the palace of Beijing, and a prophecy says she's the one to answer the call. But when she does and is trapped in the Forbidden City with Dr. Carper, the journey uncovers more than the truth of her past and not-so-missing parents.The Chinese government threatens, a charming boyfriend holds his own secrets, and the Lesaries expect Pero to unlock their sanctuary for a long-awaited freedom. All while eating chicken feet. The problem? Pero doesn't like chicken feet.In a desperate fight to restore Elohim's kingdom, Pero must decide what matters most: saving those she loves, or the ones she's learning to forgive.
"Unlock the door to a world where essential oils, magic, and love intertwine. The Essential Witch Chronicles are about to begin. Are you ready to awaken, Aurora?" - *Essential Oils Meet Witchcraft*: Dive into a unique universe where aromatherapy holds magical secrets. - *A Cat Named Obi*: What happens when a mysterious cat falls-literally-into Aurora's life? Nothing will ever be the same. - *Career Woes*: Follow Aurora as she struggles to find her footing in the job market, only to stumble upon a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. - *Romantic Undertones*: Hunky Liam adds a dash of romance to Aurora's already complicated life. - *Mystical Shop*: A job interview at Mystic Aromas isn't just a job interview-it's the first step toward an unforeseeable future. --- Aurora Hawthorne is a woman in search-searching for a job, a sense of purpose, and maybe even a splash of magic in her life. With a supportive but increasingly busy boyfriend, Liam, and a stubborn determination to make her own way, Aurora's life is at a turning point. Then a stray cat named Obi crashes onto her balcony, and a mysterious job listing leads her to Mystic Aromas, a not-so-average essential oils boutique. As Aurora starts experimenting with a special oil sample from her potential new boss, reality takes a backseat, and enchantment comes to the fore. But is Aurora ready for the magic she's stumbled upon? And what happens when the line between reality and the mystical starts to blur? --- - Will Aurora's dabble in amateur alchemy turn her into the witch she never knew she could be? - What secrets are hidden within Mystic Aromas and its intriguing proprietor? - How will Liam react to the unfolding magical mishaps? --- Ready to get lost in a world where the mystical and the mundane collide? Click "Buy Now" to begin your journey with "Awaken, Aurora: The Essential Witch Chronicles Begin."
None of us like Mr Darcy, but I must determine the truth about him if we are to know the real character of Mr Wickham. WHEN JANE BENNET RETURNS from a holiday at Ramsgate engaged to a handsome and charming young man, Elizabeth Bennet is astonished to find herself the only person at Longbourn questioning their attachment. Just who is the elusive George Wickham? What is it that has drawn him to her handsome elder sister who has no fortune, no family connexions to offer him? WEEKS AFTER SEPARATING HIS SISTER Miss Georgiana Darcy from the attentions of the nefarious George Wickham, Fitzwilliam Darcy arrives in Hertfordshire to visit his friend Charles Bingley at Netherfield Park. There, he discovers that Wickham has impugned his character and is now betrothed to a lady whose enchanting younger sister has both decided opinions and strikingly beautiful eyes. MR DARCY'S DOUBTS AND ELIZABETHS CONCERN over the misalliance lead them to set aside their mutual distrust and determine the truth about Wickham's true intentions, but the more they discover, the deeper they find their own hearts entangled.
Children's book about the importance of learning new languages and basic introduction to Hindi alphabets. The Author invites you to dive into the sea of the Hindi language along with the Little boy and his Nani in this heartwarming tale of the Little boy's quest tot learn the Hindi alphabet.
Getting Results through Continuous ImprovementThis book shares the methodology called the P4 Planning System developed by the authors. The system has four distinct steps that start with the letter P. The authors have been implementing P4 throughout the construction industry and have found that their students have also adopted it to different industries. This special, easy to understand, process combines planning and execution in such a way that the results have been coined P4 Construction Kaizen by those that have applied it. Join the movement and apply P4 to your business, regardless of what that is.
Every serious student of the saucers needs to have this important book in their library! Flying Saucer Esoteric captures an amazing sequence of events that has seeped into our collective consciousness. Here, the storied contributions of contactees, abductees, space explorers, and hoaxers weave unimaginable kaleidoscopic colors into the rich tapestry of ufology. Buckle up your seatbelts. Prepare for warp-speed drive beyond space and time, thrusting into history's most amazing UFO events. The time is now!
Les maisons qu'on peut voir tiennent debout grâce à une fondation qu'on ne voit pas. Ainsi en est-il de la vie des êtres humains, on voit le corps et ses cinq sens avec ses manifestations, mais la véritable personne est ce qu'on ne voit pas: l'âme. Elle représente nos sentiments, émotions, pensées ou notre volonté. Tout ce qu'on voit à l'extérieur n'est que la manifestation de l'état de notre âme. Pourtant, l'homme en général est plus préoccupé à prendre soin de son corps (apparence, nourriture ou vêtements) et fait moins attention à son âme qui influence ses actions et réactions. Ce livre aborde des principes fondamentaux pour garder notre âme en bonne santé afin de vivre en étant épanouis et équilibrés dans tous les domaines. Il touche la famille, la cellule fondamentale de la société, en commençant par le cheminement du célibataire jusqu'au mariage. Il continue avec la relation de couple pour un mariage réussi. Il amène aussi à s'engager dans une nouvelle vie avec Jésus-Christ, et à suivre un cheminement de croissance. Une opposition est faite entre le bien et le mal, afin de distinguer la vie selon le monde de la vie selon Dieu. Enfin, il termine avec quelques lois spirituelles qui soutiennent la vie chrétienne.
Analyzing Winfield Scott Hall's "The Biology, Physiology and Sociology of Reproduction," particularly given its historical context and also the advancements in relevant fields since its publication, entails considering different aspects:Scientific Content and Approach:Biology as well as Physiology: Hall examines the physiological and biological factors of reproduced sex, concentrating on the early twentieth century knowledge. Understand reproductive organs, sexual health, the fundamental principles of heredity. However advancements in genetics, molecule biology and reproductive technology would have made this information basic or obsolete.Male-Centric View: The book devotes particular attention to male sexual hygiene and health because of the medical and societal emphasis of the era. The contemporary science stresses a balanced approach to reproductive health for both genders.The Sociological Perspective:Cultural and Ethical Views: Hall consists of ethical and sociological discussions in his analysis, echoing the norms as well as values of the time. These include concepts regarding sexuality, morality and the social ramifications of reproduction. These viewpoints could appear dated or restricted out of a contemporary standpoint, considering the huge changes in societal attitudes to sexuality and reproductive rights.Gender Roles as well as Sexuality: The book most likely mirrors the early twentieth century gender norms and sexual ethics, which had been drastically distinct from present day acceptance and understanding of various sexual identities and identities.What's Historical Value:Educational Resource: The book is a historical account of the state of reproductive science and dominant community attitudes a century ago. It could be a crucial tool for understanding the evolution of reproductive health training.Reflection of Its Time: The book mirrors the scientific limitations and societal viewpoints of its age, which makes it an invaluable illustration of the evolution of social and medical thought.Relevance in Contemporary Context:The Comparative Study: Modern readers and researchers could use the book to compare present and past understanding and attitudes in reproductive science and sociology.Evolution of Thought: It spotlights advancements in reproductive health, gender analysis, and sociological awareness of sexualité and reproductive rights.Hall's work remains a major historical document, though it is definitely a product of its time when it comes to sociocultural perspective and scientific understanding. Additionally, it can serve as a reminder of how much society and science have advanced in understanding, beliefs and practices regarding human reproduction.
"Animal Children: Edith Brown Kirkwood's appealing children's book, the Friends of the Forest and the plain, fuses captivating stories with charming artwork. This particular book, initially published in the early twentieth century, belongs to a subgenre of children's literature which reshapes animals to mirror human personalities and traits."Animal Children" stories generally tell about the adventures as well as interactions of small animals amidst their natural surroundings. These tales are set against a rich forest as well as plain background, with numerous animals introduced. The book generally aims to impart moral lessons or offer amusement through amusing tales.Frequently capturing the essence of the animals, such books from this particular era have attractive and complex illustrations which draw younger readers in because of their detail. The book's continuing popularity could be attributed to its original and inventive plotting and the timeless appeal of its animal protagonists.
Conventional 19th century Kid's writing is "Pleasing Stories for Good Kids with Pictures" by Anonymous. Numerous books this way attempted to teach moral lessons and offer amusement through short stories, frequently illustrated. The educational and moral values of the time had been reflected in these stories that typically stressed virtues like integrity, kindness, and obedience.The simple fact that this book is sold to "good children" mirrors the approach to children's literature during this particular period of time, which usually involved reciting and instilling very good behavior as well as morals through storytelling. I believe illustrations would have had a vital part in enthralling kids and helping them in imagining the stories - particularly at a time when visual stimulation was less prevalent than it is nowadays.
A "kids'" book for everyone."From the Stars Above" is a short story perfect for all ages. Filled with bright, hand-painted imagery created by intuitive artist Grace Clarke, it tells the story of a princess from the stars who must rediscover her own inner light before reminding us all of our own.
At 15, I killed someone. This was just one of many secrets that my brain hid from me. For most of my life, I had barely any memories of my childhood. Except for a few snippets, I lived in the dark. It wasn't until I turned 36 that my world began to unravel. Slow at first, and then suddenly, all at once, long-buried memories that had been concealed in the depths of my mind for survival now surfaced, shooting to the forefront of my mind.Some might say that my struggles started with my father's murder when I was 16, but the truths were more complex than that. The real story goes much deeper.Despite my entrepreneurial success and a seemingly perfect life in the United States, a shadow lingered, trapping me in despair, addiction, and disconnection. That shadow started to disappear when I dared to go to the darkest corners of my mind and past.Within these pages, you will learn about my story and be provided a portal to unlock your own story. This book is a roadmap for you to break free from your hidden barriers. For me, what I desperately sought was hidden in my childhood, and I dug deep, embarking on a wild ride through various treatments - some conventional, others quite unconventional. The truths I uncovered transformed my life.Your path might look different, but the destination is the same - a life brimming with meaning and love.You'll be captivated, educated, and forever changed.
An enchanting pig tale, with subtle humor, and a story that helps children with self-esteem. The perfect gift.Vincent, a little piggy who doesn't quite fit in, discovers the magic of art and embarks on a journey of self-acceptance and creative exploration. "Vincent Paints a Sunflower" is a heartwarming story about embracing uniqueness and pursuing dreams, no matter how unlikely they may seem.How do you paint a sunflower? It's easy. Learn with Vincent that, although, pigs can't fly, they can sure paint!A fun adventure about managing emotions, turning sadness into happiness, and figuring out what fills us with joy.
Sie sagt, dass es keine Äpfel waren, sondern Kastanienshe says they weren't apples, but instead that they were chestnutsIch sagte, ich sei unschuldig, da ich keine Kastanien gegessen habeI said I was innocent since I had not eaten any chestnutsaber die Schlange teilte ihr mit, dass "Kastanie" auch eine bildliche Bedeutung haben könntebut the Serpent informed her that "chestnut" could also have a figurative meaningSie sagt, dass eine Kastanie ein alter und verschimmelter Witz sein kannshe says a chestnut can be an aged and mouldy jokeIch wurde blass bei dieser DefinitionI turned pale at this definitionweil ich viele Witze gemacht habe, um mir die müde Zeit zu vertreibenbecause I have made many jokes to pass the weary timeund einige von ihnen hätten meine Witze von der Kastaniensorte sein könnenand some of them my jokes could have been of the chestnut varietyaber ich hatte ehrlich angenommen, dass es neue Witze waren, als ich sie machtebut I had honestly supposed that they were new jokes when I made themSie fragte mich, ob ich gerade zum Zeitpunkt der Katastrophe irgendwelche Witze gemacht hätteShe asked me if I had made any jokes just at the time of the catastropheIch musste zugeben, dass ich mir einen Witz gemacht hatteI was obliged to admit that I had made a joke to myselfobwohl ich den Witz nicht laut gemacht habealthough I did not make the joke aloudDas war der Witz, den ich mir dachte: this was the joke I was thinking to myself: Ich dachte an die WasserfälleI was thinking about the waterfalls"Wie wunderbar ist es doch, dieses riesige Gewässer da unten stürzen zu sehen!""How wonderful it is to see that vast body of water tumble down there!"Dann schoss mir augenblicklich ein heller Gedanke durch den KopfThen in an instant a bright thought flashed into my head"Es wäre viel schöner, das Wasser den Wasserfall hinaufstürzen zu sehen!""It would be a great deal more wonderful to see the water tumble up the waterfall!"Ich war kurz davor, vor Lachen zu sterben, als die ganze Natur losbrachI was just about to die from laughing when all nature broke loose
Sadie had been looking forward to being sixteen after watching all those movies with her mom. She'd dreamed of high school drama, friends, flirtations, parties-even homework looked like it might be fun. But it's kinda hard to go to school when you live on the run from a villainous cult Mom thinks has magic powers.Yeah, that's crazy, but Mom is her best friend, and Sadie loves her. It's not so bad. Sadie works to help them get by and does the school stuff at home. At least, until Mom gets a feeling the scary people-Progeny-are close, and they have to skip town. Again.But this time when they run, Sadie loses Mom in a terrible accident that had to be...magic. Sadie is scared and alone, and full of questions. Who is Progeny really, and why would they hurt her mom? And how did they do it?It looks like maybe Mom was right, and magic is...real?Sadie's search for answers leads her to a prep school tucked away in an ancient monastery. Colonial Academy has a lake, and horses, and kids that seem like they might be friends material. It would be a dream come true- if it hadn't cost Sadie dearly to get there.And if they weren't keeping a demon trapped in the basement.The people at Colonial have sworn to keep the evil from breaking free and enslaving humanity with its power-hungry descendants-Progeny.When it looks like Sadie may be the one person able to finally destroy the Demon, how much more can she give up on the possibility of freeing her new friends from their dangerous mission, and maybe even saving the world?
Kop enjoys eating Lao food! In his lunch pail is khao niao-sticky rice and seen hang-Lao beef jerky. When Kop's classmates see his lunch, several of them make weird faces and laugh at him. He gets embarrassed and does not want to bring Lao food for lunch anymore. What will Kop do? The book's charming illustrations highlight Kop's favorite Lao dishes and a few you may recognize. This story celebrates the Laotian culture, dishes, and language.
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