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As a destination, the borough of Queens has been overlooked and underrated by New Yorkers for years. This book explores Queens neighbourhood by neighbourhood, giving the low-down on local character and history, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, parks and playgrounds, museums, and sights of all kinds.

When a young boy named Eragon finds a blue gem stone in the middle of the forest, he has no idea what magic is in store for him. It hatches a sapphire-blue dragon, a member of a race thought to be extinct. This book looks inside the complex world of Alagaesia to reveal facts behind the magical people, places, and creatures.

For much of Hollywood's history, short stories have been a major source of ideas for successful and significant films. This book presents a collection of short stories which have been selected from more than 600 entries by an editorial board of authors, screenwriters, directors, and producers.

Follows users, creators, couriers and law enforcers to uncover meth's fascinating history as a medicine, as fuel for Hitler's storm troopers, and finally as a uniquely American 'epidemic' with no end in sight.

How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life is an inspirational and practical guide to conquering fear and embracing joy.Although you may not realize it fear is getting in your way and stopping you from connecting with others, realizing the significance of your life, and finding fulfillment and joy. It doesn't have to be this way. Susan Piver has the key to breaking down the barriers of fear that are holding you back. Using simple meditation techniques, based in Buddhist principles, she will teach you how to:-Open your heart to relationships-Gain the confidence to pursue a meaningful career-Achieve perspective to live your authentic lifeWith a contemporary approach to ancient practices Susan teaches you how to incorporate principles of meditation and mindfulness into your everyday life. This isn't about enlightenment on a mountaintop it is a way of bringing intelligence and courage to the way you relate to yourself, your family, your friends, and your life. How Not to be Afraid of Your Own Life features the "7-Day Freedom from Fear Meditation Program" a guided journey into discovering what may be holding you back from experiencing life to the fullest. Using meditation, journaling, and other reflective practices you will find a respite from everyday pressures and learn techniques to help you re-enter your busy life refreshed, renewed, and ready to live the life you were born to."Susan Piver shows us how to create a fearless life." -Andrew Weil, M.D., author of Healthy Aging

Kareem was an Afghan resistance fighter of the 1980s and was once on the CIA payroll. But now he's responsible for the murder of an American CIA agent in Pakistan, which may compromise an intricate, long-planned CIA operation to capture Osama bin Laden. CIA officer Paul Patterson, who ran Kareem as an agent during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, sets out to track him down. Patterson navigates a shadow land of intrigue in England, Africa, the Middle East, and the U.S., where truth and lies seem to merge. Meanwhile, Muhammad Atta and the other conspirators prepare their attack on the World Trade Center. The climax is a stunning reversal of everything that Patterson's quest has led him to expect.Peopled with Washington bureaucrats, old CIA hands who operate by their own set of rules, African rebels, diplomats, and assassins, this thriller captures the world of the CIA and the terrorists with the intensity John le Carré brought to the Cold War.

Living out of her ten piece luggage set (Louis Vuitton, natch), Klein plunges into the mysterious world of French men and dating. She muddles her way through: the sexy Renaud, the prototypical Frenchman; dating three men named Jean simultaneously; and one completely wrong Monsieur Married Man, who wants Klein for his very well kept mistress.

When flight attendant Hailey Lane learns the rest of her trip has been cancelled and she can fly straight home to spend her birthday with her boyfriend Michael, she's thrilled. She's convinced that he's going to propose. But when she walks through the door, the surprise that's waiting for her is not the ring she was expecting.

Teaches readers how to 'taste test' their way through a variety of, sometimes outrageous, but always instructive 'mandidates'.

Tyler Blake is off to Hollywood with a man by her side. Unfortunately that man is married, and she once again crosses paths with controlling T-Roc. When Tyler thinks her life can't get any more complicated, she falls in love with Andre Jackson. He has it all - money, fame, movie star looks, and the bad boy reputation that Tyler vowed to avoid.

Covers topics such as: toasts for weddings and anniversaries; dedications and ribbon cuttings; team presentations; eulogies and memorials; job promotion ceremonies; and more. This guide offers practical advice and encouragement to prepare and deliver speeches that live up to your audience's expectations and match the mood of the occasion.

Damali and Carlos have finally tied the knot, but there is no happily ever after. There are bigger problems on the horizon. Eve's son, Cain has escaped his banishment in order to assume his father's throne. He is amassing a new army, which includes resurrecting on of the Neterus' old foes - the deadly Fallon Nuit.

Xeres Meticula is a failure. A casualty of the dot-com bust, he now lives in his parents' basement and spends all day on one pursuit, winning The Realm. Fortunately, he's not alone. Joining him in his world are Gek-Lin, Dietrich Bjornson, Tres Rawling, and more. Together they communicate and connect, working to achieve virtual world dominance.

Delia, a recovering addict, forges her own brand of hard-won wisdom on her journey in sobriety. When Delia entered treatment for drug and alcohol addiction at seventeen, her life changed forever. She believed she could make it through anything without backsliding - until she receives a phone call from her best friend whom she met in rehab.

A guide to the reality of the business world from Amy Henry, a formidable business woman and national star from "The Apprentice", who shares her experiences, skills, and in-your-face advice for moving up in today's workplace.

A practical guide to writing the biography of a close relative. It helps you unearth hidden chambers of memories, and anecdotes. It also includes tips on: What materials you will need; How to set the mood and gain trust; The right questions to ask to get started; How to get past sensitive subjects; and How to interview Alzheimer's patients.

After a childhood filled with loss and tragedy in the wake of the Great Depression and TVA, farmer Arliss Greene seems to love his cattle more than his family... This is a novel of family, marriage, farming, and what sustains people through loss.

Filled with the sassy attitude and sage advice of three lovable sisters from the South who have been fighting the battle of the bulge for most of their lives, 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet tells everyone who has ever wanted to lose a few pounds how to find dieting success. Because every dieter will try most of the popular diets at some point in a weight-loss struggle, the sisters give you the real scoopΓÇöas well as anecdotes and wisdom from scores of their online community of womenΓÇöon the favorites, from South Beach to the Mediterranean Diet, Atkins to the Zone, and celebrity-driven weight-loss programs to Ediets. You''ll get so much more than just coffee-klatch gossip:* The pros and cons of each diet* Guilt-free ways to snack and still stay with the program* Straight talk for making the diets work for every meal of the day* Menu suggestions when dining out* Delicious recipes to try at home* And much more!Best of all, the book offers a fool-proof support system of love and encouragement from women just like you who are trying to win the war with their waistlines.Just when you think you''re bogged down by calorie counting, the 3 Fat Chicks diet community takes you on a humorous romp through their battles with everything from slimming slippers and fat-away soap to cabbage soup and grapefruit diets. Get the real-world facts that you need to embark on your personal journey to change your weight and your life.

For Vanessa, the low income housing complex in the middle of the desert in El Mirage, Arizona represents all that is wrong with her life. The one bright spot in her life is her daughter, Kennedy, and her love for the piano. Kennedy is practicing to audition for a music academy that Vanessa can in no way afford. But she isn't one to give up.

"The Genesis Prayer" has been used for centuries by sages, prophets, and scholars to grant blessings, health, and happiness. This book aims to unlock secrets of the Bible, such as how: an infertile couple is able to conceive and have a child; a business is saved when a lost package is found; and, a child escapes injury in a dangerous situation.

"The Narnia Chronicles" are some of the most beloved children's books of all time. This interactive guide for young readers, helps them further explore "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe". This books answers some of the "who, what, when where and why" questions of the first Narnia book.

Demonstrates: how to go about securing the interview - from resume preparation to query letters, and more; how to dress, walk, and talk; common interview questions and how to answer them; how to deal with illegal questions (age, sexual orientation, and family status); and more. This book includes strategies, tips, sample resumes, and more.

Having pursued the remnants of the defeated Army of the Potomac up to the banks of the Susquehanna, General Robert E Lee is caught off balance when news arrives that General Ulysses S Grant, in command of over seventy thousand men, has crossed that same river, and is advancing down the Cumberland Valley towards Virginia.

"Betsey Osborne . . . has pulled off an astonishing feat. She's written a compelling, elegant tale of nuance and loss with the confidence of a fiction veteran."---The Philadelphia Inquirer"Osborne writes effortlessly and wisely, plumbing the troubled depths of the seemingly unruffled surface of 'ordinary' life. . . . This is an auspicious debut by a new and very promising writer."---The Providence Journal"[A] graceful minuet of a novel . . . Osborne's concerns are gratifyingly complex, the predicaments she orchestrates unusual and suspenseful, her humor lithe, and her insights are keen and provocative."---Booklist"Writing with the precise and haunting tones of Virginia Woolf, Betsey Osborne creates a compelling a world . . . Uncas Metcalfe is a character for the ages."---Stephen J. Dubner, author of the New York Times bestseller Freakonomics Uncas Metcalfe is a sixty-five-year-old botany professor from a once prosperous central New York town, whose habitat is changing much too quickly: his wife is ill, his daughter has returned home, and memories of an almost forgotten infidelity have resurfaced. Uncas is rooted in a life of plants and manners. When his routine is upended by the menacing demands of a former student, Uncas finds his comfortably obstinate nature at odds with his family's growing impatience and a newfound, terrifying uncertainty. The Natural History of Uncas Metcalfe follows an unforgettable hero as he struggles to right himself and adapt to changing expectations, even as he approaches the end of his life. Beautifully wrought and wonderfully imagined, the Metcalfe family will linger in your imagination long after the last page.

Get---and stay---organized!Let your natural inclinations guide you toward gaining control of your environment and learn to live life on your own terms. Drawing on the science of brain function and her experience as a professional organizer, Lanna Nakone offers tailored and specific advice that will actually work to help you tame your desk, unclutter your closet, manage your time, and save your sanity.Take the Brain Style quiz to determine which of the four parts of the brain you rely on the most to process information, and which organizing style complements your brain function. If you rely on the*Posterior left section of your brain, you're a Maintaining Style. You develop and follow routines well and adhere to traditional organizing methods. *Frontal right section of your brain, you're an Innovating Style. Artistically creative, you have a unique stacking system that no one else understands. *Posterior right section of your brain, you're a Harmonizing Style. Valuing interconnectedness with your family or coworkers, you need to be organized enough to keep your environment peaceful. *Frontal left section of your brain, you're a Prioritizing Style. Adept at analyzing data, you prefer to delegate organizing. Chapters specific to each type offer practical tips and strategies for implementing an organizing system, maintaining your system, and coexisting with different brain styles.Insightful and understanding, Organizing for Your Brain Type turns the task of managing your life into an enjoyable experience.

In this heart-wrenching story of an open adoption gone wrong, Caroline Leavitt''s Girls in Trouble reveals the astonishing power of family bonds and maternal love. Sara, sixteen, is in denial about her pregnancy and too far along for an abortion. Her once-devoted boyfriend has disappeared so Sara decides her only option is an open adoption with George and Eva, a couple desperate for a child. After the birth it''s clear Sara has a bond with the child that Eva can''t duplicate and Eva and George make a drastic decision, with devastating consequences for them all.

In Lilibet, master biographer Carolly Erickson turns her skill at writing un-put-downable narrative to telling the remarkable story of Elizabeth II, Queen of England.With her customary psychological insight, historian Erickson traces the queen's gilded but often thorny path from her overprotected girlhood to her ascension to the throne at twenty-five to her personal and national difficulties as queen.Lilibet shows us an Elizabeth we thought we knew-but shows her in a different light: as a small, shy woman with a sly and at times raucous sense of humor, a woman who appears stiff in public, but in private enjoys watching wrestling on TV. A woman most at home among her horses and dogs. And a woman long annealed to heartbreak and sorrow, who has presided over the decline of Great Britain and the decline in prestige of her own Windsor dynasty.Far from being a light, gossipy treatment of a celebrity, Lilibet tells the queen's story from her point of view, letting the reader relive Elizabeth's long and eventful life with all its splendid ceremonies, momentous responsibilities and family clashes. Through it all we glimpse, as never before, the strong and appealing sovereign who has ruled over her people for half a century and more, a ruler of immense wealth, international esteem and high character whose daily life is grounded in the bedrock of common sense.

Covering newspaper and magazine features, web sites and blogs, music and movie reviews, novels, graphic novels, this book aims at showing that it's possible for anyone who writes well to get published. The topics included are benefits of publishing; how to find subjects to write about, how to research an idea; which form to write in; and more.

Lidian becomes disappointed by marriage, but is consigned to public silence by social conventions and concern for her children and her husband's reputation. Drawn to the erotic energy and intellect of family friend Henry David Thoreau, she struggles to negotiate the confusing territory between love and friendship.