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Delve into the world of magical rains in "Olivia's Undersea Umbrella," where raindrops laugh and puddles provide amazing journeys. Come and explore with Olivia, an energetic adventurer, on her everyday umbrella that turns into a gateway to a wonderful underwater land, full of colorful fish, amusing seahorses, and stylish crabs.The story not only stimulates the imagination but also promotes love for exploration and turns rainy days into magical chances. Olivia's journey underwater will reveal to young readers the magic of friendship, adaptability, and the might of dreams."Olivia's Undersea Umbrella" narrates the story of an undersea world of vivid imagery and illustrations that bring out joy and creativity. It develops a feeling of belonging, inclusion, and acceptance of the strange.Help your child experience the joys of this hilarious story, which includes friendship, dreams, and the wonder of imagination. In addition, the book's expressive language expands vocabulary and makes the experience entertaining and educative to young minds.Give Olivia's comfortable shell bed and the magical umbrella a soft glow for bedtime to make it special. As the story ends with "Goodnight, underwater world", your baby will fall asleep and dream of the magical blue dresses and underwater wonders.Share the joys of reading as a family and foster your child's love for story books that stimulate their imagination. Go for a copy of "Olivia's Undersea Umbrella" and set off on a magical trip that will stay in children's smiles and sweet dreams like sea pearls.Take advantage of this opportunity and create memorable memories with your little one. Grab your copy and watch the magic happen today!

>As a mother, Mary Paul plunges headlong into her second degree, armed with nothing but the grace of God, an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, and her burning desire to restore her previous career status in her country, but this time around with a complete career transition that will see her overcome untold challenges to finally achieve her goal. The story begins with a high-tech career, and along the journey, the story brings out the price she had to be who she finally became. The Mama Student tale is one of enduring struggles and triumphs. It is the story of late nights spent writing code while the world sleeps, school runs, and study sessions melding seamlessly together, stolen moments of marital bliss amidst endless piles of work. It also brings out life abroad, offers very educative information, and sheds light on how life is abroad compared to Africa, where the author comes from. It is a story of love, family, education, travel, career, and motherhood.

Cuento y sueño las estrellas reúne treinta y siete narraciones cortas. Son historias producto de la imaginación de su autora que al mismo tiempo tratan de situaciones muy particulares de Venezuela, que pueden ser comprendidas y encontrar una completa identificación de los lectores en cualquier parte del mundo. Los personajes habitan mundos cotidianos, fantásticos, de ciencia ficción, de inicios y despedidas, de vida y de muerte. Algunos de los temas tratados tienen relación con: la emigración, la soledad en la tercera edad, la duda, el amor a los animales, diferentes noticias convertidas en cuentos, eventos desde la óptica de la ciencia ficción, triángulos amorosos fatales, textos inspirados en fotos, historias de situaciones narradas en varias voces, sueños, pesadillas, recuerdos, encantos, momentos de navidad, entre otros.¡Feliz viaje entre palabras!

With the growing need to address mental health issues in the world, failing marriages, and myriads of other social, psychological, and emotional challenges we have to grapple with, counselling and therapy have become indispensable. Counselling Made Simple was written to serve as a guide for individuals who desire to help others through providing emotional and therapeutic support. In this book, you'll learn the tools and techniques of the counsellor, and how to deploy them effectively. This book will also prove useful for users at all levels.

Compilation of over 26 letters that Imam Ghazali wrote responding to Leaders, scholars and laymen alike. Abu Hamid Muhammad, famous in the world of learning as al-Ghazali, was born in Persia in 450 AH (1058 A.D). in Persia. He graduated from the Nizamia Madressa at Nishapur, with distinction, a very famous educational institution in Nishapur. Later, he was appointed as a teacher at the Nizamia College in Baghdad, where he proved very successful in imparting knowledge to the scholars under his care. This valuable gift of sustaining the interest of his pupils and passing on his knowledge to them made him so famous that students from all parts of the country flocked to study under him. Imam al-Ghazali was fondly referred to as the "Hujjat-ul-lslam", Proof of Islam, He is honoured as a scholar and a saint by learned men all over the world.Al-Ghazali is generally acclaimed as the most influential thinker of the Classical period of Islam; in his autobiography The Deliverance from Error, the Imam describes his education and his intellectual crisis, which left him so paralysed by doubt that he gave up his academic pursuits and worldly interests and became a wandering ascetic. This was a process (period) of mystical transformation. Later, he resumed his teaching duties but again left these. An era of solitary life devoted to contemplation and writing then ensued, which led to the authorship of a number of everlasting books (Many of which have been translated into English). Imam al-Ghazali's life was spent in the self-sacrificing service of God and his fellowmen. He left behind him a fine example for all men to follow. He died in 505 AH.

Esta é a esperada tradução da obra magistral de Philipp Melanchthon, "Loci Theologici," na sua versão de 1559. Com raízes profundas no Renascimento e na Reforma Protestante, Melanchthon empreendeu uma jornada intelectual que culminou nesta obra monumental, que agora está ao alcance dos leitores de língua portuguesa.Entre 1519 e 1520, Melanchthon mergulhou nos escritos do apóstolo Paulo, especialmente na Epístola aos Romanos, durante suas extensas reflexões. O que começou como estudos pessoais evoluiu para uma apresentação sistemática dos conceitos teológicos fundamentais.Estas anotações foram impressas em edições não autorizadas, motivando Melanchthon a revisar e expandir seu trabalho. Assim, nasceu a primeira edição de "Loci Theologici" em dezembro de 1521, sendo imediatamente reconhecida como uma contribuição essencial e profundamente inovadora para a teologia da Reforma Luterana, sendo considerada a primeira teologia sistemática protestante.As edições subsequentes, especialmente a de 1559, mostram a influência humanista de Melanchthon, incorporando elementos da filosofia antiga e mantendo a abordagem centrada na Bíblia. A última edição reflete a maturidade do autor e é considerada uma obra fundamental da ortodoxia protestante clássica, consolidando seu legado teológico. "Não há um livro sob o sol onde toda a teologia esteja tão bem organizada quanto em "Conceitos Básicos da Teologia". [...] Não há melhor livro depois das Sagradas Escrituras". Martinho Lutero"Você encontrará aqui um breve compêndio das coisas que um cristão deve saber para se guiar no caminho da salvação". João Calvino

ÁFRICA - dois livros aqui reunidos, dois países, duas situações, duas narrativas, uma só realidade - o aniquilamento feminino. Nesse clima, nesse continente, vive A ÚLTIMA MASOXI, título de um dos livros do jovem escritor BENI DYA MBAXI, num simbolismo realista que remete o sofrimento das mulheres, sua realidade aniquilada ao próprio nome do personagem principal, porque Maxosi vem de uma língua angolana e se refere a lágrimas..., por que sofrem as Masoxis? Por sua nula expressividade diante dos homens e das leis de Angola, onde as mulheres pertencem aos homens, sem nenhum direito a não ser servir seus amos masculinos. Em A MENINA DA BURCA, que também compõe este volume, o autor mostra aos leitores, com poucas nuances diferentes o mesmo aniquilamento das mulheres, o ácido com que seus amos as deformam, liberados por uma lei que em nada as protege. Mulheres são propriedades de seus amos e, como propriedades, recebem o tratamento eles determinam, sem intervenção nem de seus pais, nem de governos ou leis. Por isso, por essa África tão bela e sofrida, a Editora Cintra reúne num só volume esses dois textos vindos do sofrimento feminino. Angola e Paquistão unidos em um só volume, um só sofrimento: o aniquilamento feminino!

"Eu e o Lixo - A arte do descarte sustentável: minha jornada pessoal" é uma cativante história real, um verdadeirodespertar para a Sustentabilidade. A autora compartilha sua experiência adquirida durante os primeiros cinco anos quese dedicou a repensar, recusar, reduzir, reutilizar e reciclar seu lixo doméstico. Laura Veras relata em detalhes suapesquisa prática e alerta sobre vários produtos que descartamos na natureza e que causam diversos problemas>Laura Veras é pernambucana, formada em Administração de Empresas. Criou o projeto social "Jô e Petita", que tem como objetivo a conscientização de que devemos reduzir, reutilizar e reciclar embalagens, já que o Brasil é o 4° país domundo que mais gera lixo plástico. Escreveu também os livros "Reciclar e Brincar", "A Primeira Aventura de Jô ePetita", "A Nova Vida de Jô e Petita", "Jô e Petita no Lar da Reciclagem" e "Jô e Petita na Pandemia do Covid-19"

Dernière chance pour Mathis et ses amis!Autrement...Ayant perdu le combat contre le fameux monstre mangeur d'âmes lors du festival du lombric de l'année précédente, Mathis et sa bande devront faire face au retour de la terrible bête gluante. Durant une sortie scolaire à destination de l'île au Coude, ils feront la rencontre du capitaine responsable de la traversée du fleuve. L'étrange homme aux commandes du gros tas de ferraille flottant leur en apprendra davantage sur le sombre passé de la sorcière qui a lancé la terrible malédiction qui pèse sur le village de Sainte-Rosalie. À moins, bien sûr, que ce ne soit que des histoires de pêche...Avec l'aide d'une nouvelle venue, le groupe des cinq fera preuve d'imagination pour résoudre de nombreuses énigmes et tenter de mettre un terme à la calamité qui menace les habitants.Non seulement Mathis et ses amis seront prisonniers du mystérieux monde souterrain, mais la responsable de leurs malheurs usera de ses dons particuliers pour les empêcher de contrecarrer son plan machiavélique. Chose certaine, le festival de cette année sera celui de la dernière chance, mais la victoire ne vient jamais sans sacrifice.

Retrouvez dans ce recueil les lambeaux d'une époque torturée. Gardien de secrets, du Crèvecoeur au velours des promesses, laissez-vous guider entre ces pages par sa Majesté Morte-Cire d'Effroi.Mots de passe, maux d'amour, ces billets d'âme sont les soldats d'une Mélancolique Légion, dont ce recueil constitue le premier tome, regroupant des textes choisis oscillants entre 1998 et 2009.Vous épargnant les poèmes de la première heure, la Poétesse vous souhaite d'y trouver le plaisir qu'offrent les Ombres aux amoureux du Romantisme.

Arty Tekken has a problem. Of all the presents in all the world, Tobias' first anniversary gift should be special. Which is why Arty is going to get him something wonderful, fabulous, even...otherworldly. Luckily, Arty can open a wormhole and hitchhike to the ends of time and space, but what should he get? A bumbling attempt to find the perfect present lands Arty on Atashaal, a strange planet where the Living Crystals can be found. Unfortunately, he also finds himself smack bang in the middle of a civil war. Desperate for the secret to Arty's abilities, aliens capture him, seeking the answers. But Arty can no more explain this than he can the garbled voices he alone is hearing. When they start to make sense, Arty's past begins to trickle in, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. All he wants to do now is get off Atashaal no matter what. But with his failing legs, his escape from capture is also hindered by the fact he's swamped in the voices and the burning desire to get back to Tobias. As Arty grows weaker, he doesn't know if he will ever see his beloved Tobias again or whether he'll remain stuck on Atashaal, a prisoner forever in every sense of the word...

"What Would You See on a Farm" invites children on a whimsical journey through a farm, presenting a delightful blend of reality and imagination. With its vibrant and captivating colors, this picture book captures the attention of young readers and keeps them engaged as they actively participate by answering questions aloud.Within the book's 28 pages, children will encounter various farm animals. From the traditional farm residents, such as cows, pigs, and chickens, to the more exotic and imaginative creatures, the illustrations burst with brilliant hues, igniting the imagination of both young and old. Amidst the recognizable inhabitants, children will also stumble upon enchanting animals that typically do not grace a farm's pastures, adding an element of surprise and delight to the reading experience.Laughter may occur as children flip through the book's 8.5 by 8.5-inch pages. The content cleverly combines educational value with comedic moments, ensuring that readers of all ages will find themselves chuckling and giggling at the amusing scenarios presented. It's a book that brings joy to the hearts of both children and adults, creating cherished bonding moments during story time."What Would You See on a Farm" is not just a mere book-it's a gateway to an imaginative adventure. By turning each page, young minds are transported to a world where animals, both familiar and extraordinary, coexist in a symphony of colors.

The term "Brush Out" refers to an attempt to cover our tracks so that no one will notice. Sometimes the Brush Out is so well done that the only people who can tell are those who have passed by this road before. In my career I experienced trauma, loss and disappointment. I learned to cope by trial and error and came out on the other side with the knowledge to help others on this journey.A career risking your life for the sake of others is an honorable career. There is an amazing statistic in Law Enforcement. That statistic reflects the fact that you are more likely to die by suicide than by an assailant. Too many agencies ignore this fact. First Responders are trained and equipped to deal with traumatic and difficult situations. They are trained to run towards what most people by instinct run away from. Yet, in my opinion we are not trained and given the equipment to deal with the toll our chosen profession has on our lives.Officers get stuck in a fatal funnel. A fatal funnel that they believe the one thing they have in life is in jeopardy or is gone and they convince themselves the world would be a better place without them. Suicide to them is a desperate attempt to stop the pain they are causing to themselves and others.Instead of this fatal funnel we should learn to adapt and cope with the ever changing facets of our career choice up and through retirement. We must remember how to stay connected to the good things in life (family, hobbies, fitness, friends etc...).Terence Shigg is the CEO of TLShigg Inc. (www.tlshigginc.com) Mr. Shigg has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has utilized the techniques in this book in his work, in his private practice, and in his personal life. It has worked for him and it will work for you.

CAN YOU ACHIEVE BALANCE IN LOVE AND WORK? First Responders in Love: Navigating Relationships in High-Stress Careers explore the complexities of relationships in high-stress careers, particularly for first responders. It dives into the passion, sacrifice, and resilience that first responders experience, offering a rare glimpse into their emotional journey of love. The book is heartfelt and compelling, unveiling the strength and vulnerability required to navigate love under pressure.

Lost in Seoul is a standalone new adult romance set in the competitive world of K-pop from bestselling authors Rachel Van Dyken and Colet Abedi.A meet cute is supposed to be cute.Ours was sexy. Chaotic. Not normal.Less than 10 minutes after we met, I realized we could never be. She was forbidden to me.She held my hand behind his back.I gripped hers, knowing it was wrong.I was on the cusp of superstardom-and still I held her fingertips because it felt right.Knowing that when it all went wrong, we would be done-the media would destroy us.After all, not only was she was four years older than me, she was the leader of SWT's sister-my best friend-and someone who could wreck everything we'd worked for.But I still held on.I'm lost. So lost.I'm the youngest in the group, the one everyone sees as the most innocent.But they don't know the stolen moments with her.The kisses.The touching.They don't know any of that.So I keep acting as if I'm pure as the driven snow when really all it took was one chance meeting.To make.Me.Sin.Hi, I'm Sookie, Maknae of SWT, the most famous K-pop group in the world.And I'm pretty sure I'm not just lost... nah, I'm about to fall.

Spring is around the corner, and so is Ostara, the Spring Equinox. Kestrel Wallace and her cousin Bran are looking forward to warm weather and more sunlight, and to celebrating the Sabbat with the rest of their family. But Bran can't completely enjoy the change of seasons while he's dealing with older kids who are bullying him because he has two fathers, and Kestrel doesn't know how to help him. When a new student, Jamie, joins their class, Kestrel discovers that the older boys aren't the only bullies at school. Her friend Sohana insists that Jamie is "a girl pretending to be a boy" and tells others that Jamie is lying about who he is. Kestrel can't stay friends with a bully! Can Kestrel figure out how to help Bran and Jamie? Or will she be the next target for the bullies?

HERO FROM THE PAST The year is 2022 and the government has created a secret science branch that has developed a working time machine. Agent Dave Custer is sent back to 1942 to save the life of Western movie star Buck Jones and bring him into the future. Upon their arrival, Custer and Jones are confronted by an unknown, well-armed enemy in the mountains of western Arizona. The inventor of the time machine-Prof. Zack Delaney-and his beautiful, blonde assistant-Sky Blue-join the battle against an organized cabal capable of coordinating mob riots, industrial espionage, and political assassinations. Veteran writer and editorial cartoonist Darryle Purcell lets his imagination soar to new heights of pulp action and adventure. Not only spinning this fast-paced tale but also providing all the art from cover to interior illustrations.

The story of Daisy is a true story of a French bulldog meant to convey to the reader that a loving and familial environment can heal wounds from the past. The reader is meant to recognise the significance and power of familial support and love. The vivid illustrations and engaging narrative create an endearing world that is certain to capture the hearts of young readers.

The book follows the narration of the main character, Neil, who is studying part-time to be an accountant while holding down a full-time position as an Articled clerk at an accounting firm. Upon performing his duties diligently at one of the audits, he finds an error in the transactions, and ultimately discovers that an unknown person has been embezzling money secretly out of the company. Therefore, it is up to him now to take his discovery to his supervisors and find ways to link the transgressor to the embezzlement. What happens along the way is a story of love, unity, celebration, disappointment, shock, mystery, and surprise all in one. Follow Neil and ride along for his adventure in uncovering the mystery of the stolen money.

Tout ce que vous savez était autrefois nouveau. Ne laissez pas la peur de l'inconnu vous arrêter. Le monde est meilleur avec vous dedans.

Entra nel mondo saporito e salutare della cucina senza sale con Elena Martini e il suo libro, "Cucina Senza Sale: Gusti Deliziosi, Salute Eccellente." Questa straordinaria guida culinaria ti porterà in un viaggio alla scoperta di piaceri gastronomici privi di eccessi di sodio.Elena Martini, un'appassionata sperimentatrice di cucina a basso contenuto di sodio, ti condurrà attraverso un percorso culinario che celebra il sapore autentico degli ingredienti, senza il bisogno di aggiungere sale in eccesso. Con "Cucina Senza Sale," avrai accesso a una varietà di ricette e tecniche che ti mostreranno come mantenere una dieta a basso contenuto di sodio senza rinunciare al gusto.Questo libro non è solo una raccolta di ricette; è una celebrazione della salute attraverso il cibo. Elena Martini condivide con te non solo le ricette, ma anche le ragioni dietro una dieta a basso contenuto di sodio e come essa possa contribuire a una vita più sana e soddisfacente.Sia che tu sia un cuoco esperto alla ricerca di opzioni salutari o un principiante desideroso di abbracciare uno stile di vita a basso contenuto di sodio, "Cucina Senza Sale" ti guiderà attraverso un'esperienza culinaria che migliorerà la tua salute senza rinunciare al piacere del cibo. Preparati a scoprire il benessere attraverso il gusto e a gustare il sapore autentico dei piatti senza sale aggiunto con l'aiuto di Elena Martini. Con questo libro, la tua cucina diventerà un luogo di salute e piacere culinario.

BOOK INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the Star Martial Arts School, where Master Tiger and his students have exciting adventures while learning valuable life lessons and Taekwondo techniques.In this captivating tale, we follow the journey of the Rabbit, a young white belt who lacks faith in his abilities.Master Tiger and his friends teach the Rabbit the value of manners, teamwork, and self-assurance by engaging in interesting and fun activities.

Are you looking for a good way to stimulate the mind while relaxing and having fun?Did you know that crossword puzzles are a good way to work on improving our cognitive health?Some of the benefits include: stress relief, memory preservation, boosted vocabulary, and improved brain health.Here is a peek of what you will find inside this book: - 100 crossword puzzles- Large print text with one puzzle per page- Solutions for each puzzle at the back of the book- Varying levels of difficulty- Premium paperback cover

A witch librarian, a werewolf bar tender, a dead girl, and a detective who's determined to make someone pay.Brooke and Declan have been inseparable since their one-night-stand unlocked an ancient myth confirming that they're soulmates. A librarian and a bar tender. They shouldn't work, but they can't imagine life without each other now.But they just might have to. Because a dead woman was found outside Declan's bar, and all the evidence points to him.As more bodies surface, and more evidence stacks against Declan, he and Brooke have to decide.Find who's framing him themselves, or run before the nosy cop exposes their supernatural origins to the human world.

Do you have an older family member showing the need to transition to a facility that can better support them and you don't know where to start?This is exactly where I was and I was lost. Why I put my mother in Assisted Living on Mother's Day Weekend chronicles the emotional and medical challenges encountered along with where to look for solutions with a driving purpose to alleviate confusion and stress on the caregiver's part. Not only providing the financial, legal, medical and VA routes discovered prior to making the move, this book documents the post-move challenges. Relocation challenges included anxiety, hospitalizations, and varying levels of trauma with a realization that trauma doesn't always include drama.Why I put my mother in Assisted Living on Mother's Day Weekend is written with two different mindsets. One mindset brings the hopefully relatable narrative, including a mildly chagrined nudge to always check your calendars, finishing with the other mindset drawing from a checklist driven personality with a goal of leaving nothing undone. It is the anticipation that providing two mindsets connect and assist readers in their journey.

Do you believe in ghosts? Whether you do or not, Arthur Mills' traumatic true-life experience in The Empty Lot Next Door will make you question the nature of reality. Find out who Candle Face was, her taunting behavior, and how she turned a boy's childhood into a living nightmare. The Second Edition: More Truth, More Terror The much-acclaimed memoir The Empty Lot Next Door (originally published in 2010) returns in its more terrifying second edition, released in 2023. While the original captivated young readers worldwide, this reimagined version is crafted to unsettle even the most seasoned horror fans. Arthur Mills masterfully reworks the story to align more closely with true events, adding greater depth, psychological tension, and vivid imagery. The Empty Lot Next Door Storyline In an Austin neighborhood, Ray (Arthur's childhood name) and his family excitedly moved into a small house in the midst of a big, green lawn. Beside their house is a strange, vacant lot where a house once stood, and a huge hole in the back lies mysteriously. As a young boy with many new friends, Ray considers the empty lot an exciting playground. But the tale behind the lot keeps the boy intrigued and frightened as he learns that the house that was once there was burned down years ago, leaving a girl dead amid the fire. As the neighborhood kids say, the little girl will haunt anyone who dares to jump into the hole. Determined to validate the authenticity of this tale, Ray daringly and mistakenly challenges the ghost, a challenge that he will forever regret. Soon, he becomes haunted by the little girl, whom he named Candle Face, due to her charred face and body. The apparition began visiting his dreams and leaving handprints and other signs around the house, even when Ray was awake. The Empty Lot Next Door is more than a ghost story. It's also a story of the desperation, pain, and helplessness experienced by children whose parents work long hours away from home, necessarily leaving them to fend for themselves against real and imagined evils. It's about sibling abuse and the scars that such abuse leaves on the victims and the abusers. The Empty Lot Next Door is also a story of an intense struggle of a child to make sense of the world without communicating his fears and thoughts to the adults in his life since he doesn't want to add to the family's problems. What the Critics Are Saying Critics agree that The Empty Lot Next Door is a ghost story at its finest, perhaps all the more so because it's a true story. Professional book critic Lisa McCurley says, "After the first night of sleeping with the light on, I ended up taking off two afternoons from work to finish it which is all it took because I couldn't put this book down." Kirkus Reviews agrees, "In a coming-of-age story that's well paced and layered with emotion, Mills creates moments of true suspense through guileless prose as he unearths a family tragedy." Anyone who enjoys being scared or wants to investigate whether ghosts are real will add The Empty Lot Next Door to the must-read list. Award-Winning Book When Arthur Mills wrote The Empty Lot Next Door, some neighbors and family quit speaking to him; they didn't want to acknowledge the local element of his true-life story of ghosts, bullying, and suicide, but that didn't stop his new book from winning awards.Reviewers Choice Awards (First Edition)Kids Award for Best Teen / Young Adult Book of the YearTeen (12-16) - First PlaceRegional South - First PlaceParenting, Family, and Relationships - Honorable Mention