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Indelbed is a lonely kid living in a crumbling mansion in the super-dense, super-chaotic third-world capital of Bangladesh. His father, Dr. Kaikobad, is the black sheep of their clan. A drunken loutish widower, he refuses to allow Indelbed go to school, and the only thing Indelbed knows about his mother is the official cause of her early demise: "Death by Indelbed". But when Dr. Kaikobad falls into a supernatural coma, Indelbed and his older cousin, the wise-cracking slacker Rais, learn that Indelbed's dad was in fact a magician - and a trusted emissary to the djinn world.

When Moral Politics was first published two decades ago, it redefined how Americans think and talk about politics through the lens of cognitive political psychology. Today, George Lakoff's classic text has become all the more relevant, as liberals and conservatives have come to hold even more vigorously opposed views of the world, with the underlying assumptions of their respective worldviews at the level of basic morality.

The rousing story of Lafayette - “adopted son” of George Washington - and his vital role in the American Revolution. In this long-overdue history of Marquis Gilbert de Lafayette, acclaimed French author Gonzague Saint Bris recounts Lafayette’s invaluable contributions to the American War of Independence and, later, the French Revolution of 1789.

In 2015, world leaders came together in Paris and signed an agreement to save the planet. Ten years later, we have made little progress on the ground, and the climate crisis is worse than ever. We've mostly figured out what we need to do, but not how to get it done—and time is running out. In this groundbreaking new book, World Resources Institute President and CEO Ani Dasgupta explores how to orchestrate change at speed and scale.

"Kiss & Tell is a total rush! Perfectly sweet and swoon worthy. I loved every page!" – Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’ A smart, sexy YA novel about a boy band star, his first breakup, his first rebound, and what it means to be queer in the public eye, from...

Born in Nice to Algerian parents, Mourad is fuelled by the desire to forge his own destiny. His retired father spends his days fixing up things in the backyard; his mother, bemoaning the loss of her natal village in North Africa. Mourad lives in fear of becoming an overweight bachelor with salt and pepper hair, living off his mother's cooking. When Mourad’s father has a stroke, he makes his son promise to reconcile things with his estranged sister Dounia, a staunch feminist and aspiring politician, who had always felt constrained living at home.

The solution always evolves out of the problem or challenge. The issue is that many people operate their lives and business in the effect of the "root cause" of their problems. They manage the effect but do not address the "root cause." This book shows people how to address their "root cause" then release it over time creating new and healthier habits that lead to prosperity in all areas.

Between 1846 and 1873, California's Indian population plunged from perhaps 150,000 to 30,000. Benjamin Madley is the first historian to uncover the full extent of the slaughter, the involvement of state and federal officials, the taxpayer dollars that supported the violence, indigenous resistance, who did the killing, and why the killings ended. This deeply researched book is a comprehensive and chilling history of an American genocide.

For wild swimmers and those wishing to deepen their nature connection, this is the first book on the wellbeing benefits of night swimming, from international big wave surfer Al Mennie. Discover the unmatched beauty of wild swimming by night. Combining motivational writing with evocative storytelling, international big wave surfer and night swimmer Al Mennie gives listeners the tools to discover their own methods of navigating through darkness to find clarity and focus.

Indebted to a cruel duke, Aidan and his older brother make ends meet by tending sheep out in the country. It's a bit boring, and the sheep can get really stinky, but Aidan wouldn't have it any other way. His brother is the only family he has left. When his brother is taken, Aidan refuses to sit by and do nothing. He enrolls in Mountainfall Academy to become a powerful Mage or Adventurer. From the moment he enters the academy, it's clear the deck is stacked against him. He's an outcast with little knowledge of magic and a rival who'll stop at nothing to get him expelled.

The Vampire the Masquerade Clan Novel Saga is a thirteen-volume masterpiece, presenting the war between the established Camarilla leadership and the growing power of the brutal Sabbat on the East Coast of the United States. Each novel is told from the perspective of one of the thirteen clans, intertwining with the others, and filling in missing pieces artfully as we follow battle after battle, intrigue after intrigue—and the appearance of a strange artifact that falls into the hands of a solitary Toreador sculptor.

In the sun-drenched hills of Napa Valley, former Mexican cartel distributor Francisco Bautista reinvents himself as a respectable vintner, trading blood money for the prestige of California's wine aristocracy. Armed with a mountain estate, sprawling vineyards, and a fabricated past, Francisco launches his assault on Napa's wine country social elite. His unlikely arsenal includes a washed-up celebrity ghostwriter, retired sports legends, and elite wine experts—all fighting for relevance in the intoxicating world of luxury wine.

Daniel Wright has built his life on stories. He’s written thrillers that keep readers awake long into the night. But when Benji, a man long believed dead, appears at his door with unfathomable claims, fiction collides with reality in the most devastating way. Sick, dying, and manipulative, Benji demands Daniel’s help—or threatens to unravel everything he has built: his career, his family, his sanity.

Hypnosis for Weight Loss: Rewire Your Mind and Burn Fat Naturally - Even While You Sleep reveals a powerful, science-backed approach to weight loss that goes far beyond calorie counting and gym sessions. By tapping into the subconscious mind, this book shows you how to eliminate cravings, strengthen willpower, and build lifelong habits that make weight loss not only possible, but natural.

Dieses Hörbuch vermittelt Arabisch auf natürliche und ansprechende Weise durch einfache zweisprachige Kurzgeschichten für deutschsprachige Lernende. Jede Geschichte präsentiert Alltagssituationen, authentische Dialoge und klare Beschreibungen, die den Wortschatz und die Satzstrukturen des modernen Alltagsarabisch in einen vertrauten Kontext stellen.

In the wake of the Neverseen King's capture and my escape from the Wolf's clutches, I venture into the depths of the Fae realm, armed with little but my own gritty determination to take back my husband and throne. The clock is ticking, the destruction of Lulythinar drawing ever nearer, threatening to take what little I have left in this world. Enemies surround me on every side, but I will not let them win. Even if it costs me my very life.

Questo audiolibro offre un’introduzione accessibile all’arabo moderno standard per parlanti italiani a livello principiante. Il materiale è organizzato in brevi storie narrate in arabo, ognuna delle quali presenta situazioni quotidiane semplici, come fare la spesa, incontrare amici, preparare un pasto o gestire piccole attività di tutti i giorni. Dopo ogni racconto in arabo, viene fornita una chiara versione parlata in italiano, che consente agli ascoltatori di verificare la comprensione e apprendere il vocabolario nel suo contesto d’uso.

Este audiolivro apresenta uma introdução prática ao árabe moderno padrão para falantes de português brasileiro em nível iniciante. O material é organizado em histórias curtas, narradas em árabe, que representam situações comuns do cotidiano, como fazer compras, conversar com amigos, lidar com tarefas simples ou observar pequenos acontecimentos do dia a dia. Após cada história em árabe, o ouvinte tem acesso à versão em português brasileiro, permitindo verificar a compreensão e aprender novo vocabulário em contexto.

Deze cursus biedt een toegankelijke introductie tot het Modern Standaardarabisch voor Nederlandstalige beginners, in de vorm of een audioboek met korte, helder uitgesproken verhalen. Het audioboek bevat eenvoudige scènes uit het dagelijks leven, zoals naar de markt gaan, een gesprek voeren, een maaltijd bereiden of een kleine gebeurtenis in de buurt meemaken. Elke Arabische vertelling wordt gevolgd door een duidelijke Nederlandse weergave, zodat luisteraars hun begrip kunnen controleren en nieuwe woordenschat in context kunnen leren.

Calls We Don’t Forget is a powerful collection of fictionalized stories inspired by the real experiences of police officers and 911 dispatchers. Each chapter offers a raw, stand-alone glimpse into the haunting world of emergency response—from welfare checks that end in heartbreak to roadside rescues, unresolved 911 calls, mental health crises, and the quiet moments of humanity that never make the headlines.