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Lots of intermediate Spanish speakers tend to get trapped using the same vocabulary over and over again. They often only speak about subjects they know the words for and avoid anything outside of their "comfort zone". The problem with this is that even though they sound ok, they never really get any better.

In Wrestling for My Life, WWE superstar Shawn Michaels shares from his heart the highs and lows of his life inside the WWE. Included are some never-before-shared stories and an intimate look into his career as well as stories of hunting, family, and faith.

For anyone who has ever wanted to take an acting class, "this is the best book on acting written in the last twenty years" (David Mamet, from the Introduction). This book describes a technique developed and refined by the authors, all of them young actors, in their work with Pulitzer...

Twelve of the best-loved children’s book stories to get your little ones through the longest journeys this summer. Worried about how to keep your little ones occupied this Summer? … Worry no more with this compilation of twelve of the best-loved children’s stories. Two hours of audio fun...

What happens when a ghost is the one being haunted? Spectra is a young ghost who knows all the rules of haunting. She can float, moan, study spooky history, and play songs on the spooky bone. But lately, she has lost her ghostly glow—because someone keeps stomping on her grave and waking her up! The noisy visitor is Ray, a living boy who is not afraid of Spectra at all. He is trying to teach her an important lesson: ghosts can be frightening—especially when Spectra’s mischievous brothers keep haunting his house.

His parents hired the Boogeyman to teach him a lesson—but this boy refuses to scare easily. After refusing his peas, tracking mud across the rug, and talking back to his parents, one stubborn boy receives a serious warning: if he does not behave, his father will call an old friend—the Boogeyman.

What happens when Santa's job gets replaced by machines? When a magical new toy-making machine arrives at the North Pole, Santa suddenly finds himself with a lot of free time. Determined to discover his next great calling, he tries everything from internet baking star to movie director to children's doctor. But no matter how hard he tries, something always seems to be missing. As Santa searches for a new purpose, he learns an important lesson: the world may change, but some things can never be replaced.

Four favorite holiday characters. Four funny new adventures. One heartwarming collection about discovering what makes you special. Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and a clever leprechaun are all wondering the same thing: what if it is time for a brand-new job?

Some problems feel so enormous, they might as well be elephants. After a terrible day at school, one overwhelmed boy comes home hoping to think about his upcoming birthday. Instead, his dad gives him an even bigger problem: clean his extremely messy bedroom from wall to wall. The clutter is piled so high that it seems to have transformed into a huge elephant. There are clothes, toys, books, wrappers, papers, and socks everywhere—and the more the boy avoids the mess, the larger and more frightening his elephant becomes. Fortunately, Mom understands exactly what he is facing.

The leprechaun has hidden gold, guarded rainbows, and kept his lucky secrets safe for years. But what happens when he decides it might be time for a brand-new job? After one especially busy St. Patrick’s Day, the leprechaun wonders if there is something else he could do. With quick feet, a clever mind, and a pocket full of luck, he sets off to try a few new careers. But every job brings its own surprises. Some are silly, some are tricky, and some make the leprechaun realize his talents may be more special than he thought.

The Tooth Fairy has collected tiny teeth, left shiny coins, and slipped quietly under pillows for years. But what happens when she decides it might be time for a brand-new job? After one especially busy night, the Tooth Fairy begins to wonder if there is something else she could do. With fluttering wings, a kind heart, and a little sparkle of magic, she sets out to try a few new careers. But every job brings its own surprises. Some are silly, some are tricky, and some make the Tooth Fairy realize her special talents may be more important than she thought.

What if the greatest Christmas present wasn't under the tree? When he was only two years old, a boy received an unforgettable Christmas gift: a baby brother named Brian. Brian has Down syndrome, doesn't say many words, and sometimes needs a little extra help—but nobody is better at making people smile.

The Easter Bunny has hidden eggs, filled baskets, and brought springtime smiles for years. But what happens when the Easter Bunny decides it might be time for a brand-new job? After another busy Easter, the Easter Bunny wonders if there is something else he could do. With quick feet, a cheerful heart, and plenty of colorful ideas, he sets out to explore the world beyond egg hunts and chocolate treats. But every new job comes with surprises. Some are funny, some are tricky, and some make the Easter Bunny wonder if his old job was more special than he realized.

When Cupid starts a new job, he thinks spreading love will be easy. One tiny arrow, a few happy hearts, and everyone will fall in love right away. But the real world is not that simple. From missed targets to mixed-up feelings, Cupid soon learns that love is not just about arrows. It is about kindness, patience, and finding the right way to help others care for one another. Along the way, he discovers that even the smallest act of love can make a big difference.

What happens when the perfect solution to Earth’s trash problem turns into an out-of-this-world disaster? At the Extra Spiffy Widget Company, an inventor unveils a magical doorway leading to a distant, empty world. The company’s bosses see an instant opportunity: toss every piece of garbage through the door, keep Earth sparkling clean, and make record-breaking profits! Soon, trash cans and landfills disappear. Old furniture, broken appliances, toxic barrels, and every unwanted scrap are sent away. Earth looks cleaner than ever—but no one stops to ask where all that garbage is going.

Bedtime is almost here, but Sir Johnny has one more quest to complete. Deep inside his toy box lurks the fearsome Tox Box Dragon, a wild and wiggly creature made from imagination, shadows, and one very messy pile of toys. Armed with courage, creativity, and a knightly spirit, Johnny must face the dragon before he can climb into bed. But as the battle begins, Johnny discovers that bravery does not always mean swinging a sword. Sometimes it means taming your fears, using your imagination, and knowing when the adventure is done.

"David McWilliams is a terrifically energetic narrator with a perfect Irish lilt."—Kirkus In this fresh, eye-opening global history, economist David McWilliams charts the relationship between humans and money—from clay tablets in Mesopotamia to cryptocurrency in Silicon Valley. This program...

In her essay on Jacquetta, Philippa Gregory uses original documents, archaeology and histories of myth and witchcraft to create the first-ever biography of the young duchess who was to survive two reigns and two wars to become the first lady at two rival courts. David Baldwin, established author on the Wars of the Roses, tells the story of Elizabeth Woodville, the first commoner to marry a king of England for love, and Michael Jones, fellow of the Royal Historical Society, writes of Margaret Beaufort, the almost-unknown matriarch of the House of Tudor. The Women of the Cousins’ War will appeal to all.

What if you could create a financial foundation so strong that no setback, crisis, or unexpected expense could shake it? Raised by parents who were bank managers, Michael Santonato learned the essential principles of personal finance for success at an early age at the dinner table. But knowledge alone isn't enough—real mastery comes from experience. From building wealth to facing financial failures as an entrepreneur, every lesson his parents taught was tested, re-learned, and refined. (They work! And you need to know them to thrive in today's inflation high world.

In this audacious historical novel, an American spy agrees to help the victors divide up the spoils of World War I by literally drawing the new borders of the Middle East—only to discover that the relic he holds has far greater power than he could have imagined. In 1917, Elias Winters arrives...