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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Spanning more than 200,000 years, from the emergence of the first humans to the rise of megacities, Africa explores the history and cultures of the world's second-largest continent in vivid detail. It brings to life the stories that shaped Africa and the world around it, from powerful and influential empires and kingdoms such as Mali and Benin, through the struggle against colonization and the fight for independence to Africa's place on the global...
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"For years as an award-winning war reporter, Sebastian Junger traveled to many front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ever came to death was the summer of 2020 while spending a quiet afternoon at the New England home he shared with his wife and two young children. Crippled by abdominal pain, Junger was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Once there, he began slipping away. As blackness encroached, he was visited by...
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Publisher
Heartfull Productions, LLC
Pub. Date
Ã2011
Language
English
Description
"Filled with playfulness, wisdom, and compassion, this book offers a plethora of practical ways to get to know yourself more completely, and to fully accept whatever you find hidden inside. The many stories, metaphors, and simple practices in this book are designed to help expand your awareness, while opening your heart to the deeper layers of your being."--Publisher's website.
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Publisher
Harper Perennial
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Young adulthood: the time of our lives when, theoretically, anything can happen, and the pressure is on to make sure everything does. Social media has long been the scapegoat for a generation of unhappy young people, but perhaps the forces working beneath us--wage stagnation, student debt, perfectionism, and inflated costs of living--have a larger, more detrimental impact on the world we post to our feeds. An Ordinary Age puts young adults at the...
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Publisher
Curious Kids Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Help young readers explore the world with "A Kid's Guide to South America," the fourth largest continent in the world by land area and the fifth largest by population. The easy-to-read book takes young readers (ages 9-12) on an exciting adventure to the 12 counties that make up the South American continent, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. It includes dramatic,...
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Publisher
Hanover Square Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"MicroSkills is built on one core, easy-to-learn principle: every big goal, complicated task, healthy habit, and, yes, even what we think of as character traits, can be broken down into small, learnable, skills that can be practiced, and incorporated real-time. We call these: MicroSkills. As award winning physicians, educators, and mentors we hear the gamut of challenges with navigating the workplace. And when we learn a lesson we often wish we had...
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Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Beginning Zen meditation is a step into the unknown?let Zen Meditation for Beginners be your guide. This simple, straightforward handbook shows you how to embrace the beauty and clarity of the present moment?helping you destress and find balance at home, at work, or wherever you are"--Amazon.com.
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Publisher
Arcturus
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Young readers can discover the wonders of life with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible book. Covering the human body, biodiversity, botany and more, children can take the first step in a lifelong love of the natural world. Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style"--Publisher's description.
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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Huw Richards and Sam Cooper have spent the past two years planning and trialing their very own self-sufficiency garden in a 10x12.5m plot and now they've worked out the perfect formula. Grow five portions of nutritious veg a day for four people following their month-by-month growing plan, which is realistic and flexible with cost, space, and time in mind."--Provided by the publisher.
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Publisher
Words & pictures, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Where does our food come from? What role do farms play? What's it like to be a farmer? In this charmingly illustrated book, follow a farm throughout the year to discover how the farmer grows fresh and tasty food for us to eat in a sustainable and natural way. Explore the workings of a small-scale, organic family farm and experience the rhythm of farm life. In the spring, visit the chicken coop, till the fields, and tour the farm machinery. When summer...
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Publisher
Arcadia Pub
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Within a few years of 1912--the year Arizona became the 48th state admitted to the Union--families began to settle on homesteads 30 miles southeast of Phoenix. These early settlers were primarily farmers of diverse heritage and faith. San Tan Mountain provided the backdrop for the arduous task of clearing cactus and thorny scrub brush from the desert. As irrigation water was pumped from drilled wells, crops took root on newly cultivated fields, and...
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Publisher
Northfield Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Workplace conflict is inevitable. When it happens, how can you get back on track?Like all relationships, the ones we have at work are subject to stresses-maybe even fractures that can really take a toll on the workplace. Productivity is lost. Time is wasted. Tension mounts. Cooperation is reduced. And the workplace becomes toxic. What's the solution?In Making Things Right at Work, Dr. Gary Chapman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Love...
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Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In Spiritually, We, Sah teaches us to view others through the lens of our heart, radically improving how we relate to our friends, family, lovers, strangers-and even our "frenemies." Here is a bold and unapologetically loving guide for building a culture of enlightenment-in which we creatively transform our struggles into opportunities for awakening, evolution, community care, and actions for the benefit of all beings"--
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Publisher
Grijalbo
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
Lo que realmente necesitas ya está dentro de ti. Esta guía te ayudará a conectar con tu verdadera naturaleza, conocer tu propósito, mejorar tu bienestar personal y, sobre todo, dedicar tiempo y atención a tu dimensión espiritual. Las propuestas para inspirarte y acompañarte en este camino de autoescucha y autoconocimiento son el mindfulness, la meditación, el autocuidado holístico, la escritura terapéutica, la astrología psicológica,...
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Publisher
W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Kathie Lee Gifford shares stories about her life and encourages you to remember your self-worth and never give up on your dreams. In this beautiful two-color 60-day DayReader® each day features a: focal topic, story from Kathie Lee Gifford's life, and reflection questions to help you apply the message to your own life.
