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Bringing Montessori to America traces in engrossing detail one of the most fascinating partnerships in the history of American education - that between Maria Montessori and S. S. McClure, from their first meeting in 1910 until their final acrimonious dispute in 1915.

The recent Hollywood film Hidden Figures presents a portrait of how African American women shaped the US effort in aerospace during the height of Jim Crow. In Storming the Heavens, Gerald Horne presents the necessary back story to this account and goes further to detail the earlier struggle of African Americans to gain the right to fly.

From the author of the critically acclaimed Daniel Jacobus mystery series comes Maestro, the Potbellied Pig, the heartwarming tale of Cassandra, a young harpist who forms a perfect friendship with a unique pet. Well, maybe not exactly perfect! Music performed by Franziska Huhn, harp; and Gerald Elias (aka PJ Pajama), violin.

Local folklore in the bayous of Louisiana states that Claire’s House once stood on a special plot of land. Many men perished trying to own it. The Gautier family obtained the cherished place. Beloved members of this French family finally decided to build a second home there. The beautiful antebellum home that they designed won everyone’s heart in the New Orleans area. Eventually, tales of strange occurrences resulted in the locals fear of the great house. Was it true that it even became a "House of Ill-Repute" by the Madame Savannah? Such strange stories circulated.

Begin with a critically acclaimed mystery series featuring Daniel Jacobus, a blind, curmudgeonly, reclusive violin teacher. Then add music to Jim Frangione’s spot-on narration, and magic ensues.

VieVie La Fontaine begins with an encapsulated history of the rise of Adolf Hitler in post World War I Germany. At the same time that he starts his ascent, a beautiful and talented young woman, VieVie La Fontaine, continues to enjoy her life of wealth inside of Paris. This haunting story attempts to demonstrate the fear, terror, denial, and depravity of Europe as a madman rises to control most of the world. Told by a young Jewish man named Mark Lichter, the irony of the entire situation cries from the pages.

The Forgotten Coast of Florida contains the most beautiful beaches in the world. It also hides a secret. A viscous murder causes the area to lock doors, staying inside, away from the glory of nature. Delicious Tupelo honey, the most desirable of the golden nectars, silently gathers in hives. Locals collect it lovingly, as did ancestors before them. Gulf County Detective Sue Gibbs will find the killer regardless of consequences.

Many home sellers make the same mistakes with both renovations and their sale strategy. Many even make costly errors that end up losing them money. But now, you can stay informed with insider tips that maximize your final sale price.

Unleash Your Sound Mind: Using the Mind of Christ to Overcome Discouragement, Doubt, and Depression is about using Christ-focused thinking in order to live a peaceful, happy, and abundant life, which can only come from having a mind free from the runaway emotional roller-coaster ride known as discouragement, doubt, and depression.

Tour guide Valerie Blaine has always been haunted by the tragic death of her mother during an Arctic expedition thirty years before. Its grip on Valerie is tighter than ever, now that she’s been hired to lead a tourist group across the same desolate terrain where her mother died. But when a woman’s frozen corpse is found outside a quiet Inuit village just as they’re about to depart, and a friend of Valerie’s mysteriously disappears, Valerie’s suspicions grow; her disquiet is only eased by Clem Hardeven. A man of adventure and roughneck charisma, he’s drawn to Valerie.

Dans ce roman Le Caïd et Le Saint, l'auteur nous fait partager la vie mouvementée qu'ont menée Emilio et Marcello, les deux personnages principaux, et leur participation à la Révolution Cubaine dans les années 50. Les lecteurs assisterons a l'influence voilée que tentent de jouer ces deux personnages, un sur l'autre. Vous découvrirez aussi un secret bien gardé.

Call Richmond went missing. Twenty years later he showed up on a family member's doorstep. He was homeless, broken, and suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. For the next 14 years, his sister Rebecca took on the struggle to restore him as they faced the dark traumas and painful memories of their past. The Light in His Soul: Lessons from My Brother's Schizophrenia is her intimate memoir of helping Call as she learns that his extraordinary gifts are helping heal her and her family. Both Call and Rebecca bring light to the dark shadows of their past.

Beautiful Catherine Carnegie had it all. Life was golden and right on track - that is until he showed. An old college acquaintance continually entered her life. He seemed to know everything about her. Frank's preposterous claims of belonging to a secret government agency caused her to snicker. Eventually, the handsome man offered her a chance to privately meet his "group." The government agent was not lying. There was such a group. As she understood the importance of this group's actions to the country, her desire for entry became strong. When she realized her mistake, it was too late.

Die Suchmaschine Google ist jedem von uns ein Begriff. Ganz schnell ist der Vorgang: der Begriff wird eingetippt und einen Sekundenbruchteil später hat man eine lange Trefferliste, die man durchschauen kann. Doch Google ist weit mehr als das, wie uns Gerald Reischl in diesem Werk aufmerksam macht. Es ist ein Weltkonzern, der sich immer weiter ausbreitet und die totale Kontrolle der Internet-Gemeinde anstrebt. Google will zum größten Händler und Archivar von Informationen werden.

After 22 years of service to her beloved United States Air Force, Bailey Barker decides to retire. Upon the recent death of her mother, Clarissa, the young Lt. Colonel decides that she must focus on the estate which she inherits. Finally arriving at the swanky mansion, she realizes many more challenges other than settling the massive estate await her. Immediately on arrival, the soldier learns that her mother lived with her lover, young author Oliver Greene, for the past five years. Bailey quickly discovers that Oliver Greene is not only kind. He is gorgeous.

This is the tale of the coming of age of a young man who desired to serve his country after World War Two but was too young. It demonstrates the patriotism of a different era. Brian joined the Merchant Marines at the age of 13 so that he could serve his Great Country. Quickly, his resolve and determination catapulted him into success after he retired from 20 years in the air force. Brian was happy but not complete. He just couldn't meet the right woman. Then, he met Lily.

Ob alleinerziehende Mutter, Berufseinsteiger oder wohlhabender Rentner: Dieses Hörbuch bietet Anregungen und Vorschläge für alle, die wissen wollen, wie man mit seinen Finanzen am besten umgeht. Die Beiträge stellen liebevoll und detailliert entworfene Einzelschicksale vor, die dem Hörer zeigen, wie man in einer vergleichbaren Lage gut und gewinnbringend wirtschaften kann. Tipps zu Versicherungen, Anlagekonzepten und zur Altersvorsorge runden die Beiträge ab.

This tale is of Anna Polis, a wealthy girl who enjoys sailing on the family's yacht, Honey, each summer to Annapolis. The message is that all types are abused and must face the meanness of others. Anna is able, with the help of classmates, to weather the attacks. She even fulfills earlier dreams of greatness in her school. It is the next bully who almost destroys the young woman as she studies at Duke University. Anna has a force on her side that even the vilest opponent can't conquer.

Red and Bain could not wait for their vacation to begin at the beach on Cape San Blas. A dog and his boy looked forward to flying kites and playing frisbee. Vacation began in a perfect way. Then, the fireworks frightened Red. He did not like loud noises, they hurt his ears. Red ran to lose the noise. The distance that he traveled lost more than the noise. Red lost his family. Now, what was he to do?

Die aktuelle Demenz-Forschung ist der Überzeugung, dass Demenz durch altersbedingte Abbauprozesse und Ablagerungen im Gehirn verursacht wird. Leicht verständlich und mit überzeugenden Argumenten macht Gerald Hüther, einer der führenden Hirnforscher, deutlich, dass diese im letzten Jahrhundert entwickelte Vorstellung nicht nur unzutreffend ist. Sie hat auch den Blick für das Phänomen verstellt, das tatsächlich für die Herausbildung von Demenz verantwortlich ist.