1947. In the chaotic aftermath of World War II, American college girl Charlie St. Clair is pregnant, unmarried, and on the verge of being thrown out of her very proper family. She's also nursing a desperate hope that her beloved cousin Rose, who disappeared in Nazi-occupied France during the war, might still be alive. So when Charlie's parents banish her to Europe to have her ?little problem? taken care of, Charlie breaks free and heads to London, determined to find out what happened to the cousin she loves like a sister. 1915. A year into the Great War, Eve Gardiner burns to join the fight against the Germans and unexpectedly gets her chance when she's recruited to work as a spy. Sent into enemy-occupied France, she's trained by the mesmerizing Lili, code name Alice, the ?queen of spies,? who manages a vast network of secret agents right under the enemy's nose. Thirty years later, haunted by the betrayal that ultimately tore apart the Alice Network, Eve spends her days drunk and secluded in her crumbling London house. That is until a young American barges in uttering a name Eve hasn't heard in decades, and launches them both on a mission to find the truth . . . no matter where it leads.
Now Sigma Force must confront a danger that will unleash a cascading series of plagues, culminating in a scourge that could kill all of the world's children .
Two rival businessmen meet in the Warsaw train station. "Where are you going?" says the first man."To Minsk," says the second."To Minsk, eh? What a nerve you have! I know you''re telling me you''re going to Minsk because you want me to think that you''re really going to Pinsk. But it so happens that I know you really are going to Minsk. So why are you lying to me?"Four men are walking in the desert.The German says, "I''m tired and thirsty. I must have a beer." The Italian says, "I''m tired and thirsty. I must have wine." The Mexican says, "I''m tired and thirsty.I must have tequila."The Jew says, "I''m tired and thirsty. I must have diabetes."
A captivating, beautifully illustrated, one-of-a-kind color compendium of the flowers, fruits, herbs, trees, seeds, and grasses cited in the works of the world's greatest playwright, William Shakespeare, accompanied by their companion quotes from all of his plays and poems.
Terry Newman combines illuminating anecdotes about authors and their work, archival photography, first-person quotations from each writer and current designers, little-known facts, and clothing-oriented excerpts that exemplify their original writing style.
A beautifully designed coloring book featuring classic artwork by Garth Williams and quotes from all nine original Little House books.
Many parents are dealing with the same challenges. In Raising Your Spirited Child, Third Edition, beloved parenting expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D., offers ALL parents and caregivers a glimpse into what makes their spirited children behave the way they do.
THE RENOWNED JUNGIAN PSYCHOLOGIST AND AUTHOR OF ''TRANSFORMATION'' AND ''OWNING YOUR OWN SHADOW'' BRINGS THE HIDDEN GIFT OF ECSTASY BACK INTO OUR LIVES.Robert A. Johnson has taken tens of thousands of readers on spiritual and psychological journeys towards inner transformation. In ''Ecstasy'', he reconnects with the powerful and life-changing ecstatic element that lies dormant – but long-repressed – within us.Ecstasy was once considered a divine gift, Johnson tells us, one that could lift mortals out of ordinary reality and into higher world. But because Western culture has systematically repressed this ecstatic human impulse, we are unable to truly experience its transformative power.Johnson penetrates the surface of modern life to reveal the ancient dynamics of our humanity, pointing out practical means for achieving a healthy expression of our true inner selves. Through dreams, rituals, and celebrations, he shows us how to return to these original life-giving principles and restore inner harmony.Robert A. Johnson is the best-selling author of ''He, She, We, Inner Work, '' and ''Femininity Lost and Regained. ''
Your one-stop financial guideIncludes ten new tips to survive any economyOverhaul your investment portfolio to thrive in good times and bad Uncover the roots of your bad financial decisions Discover how much is "enough" for you Find peace of mind in any financial situation
An Inspiring Classic on the Nature of GodWhat is the nature of God? How can we recapture a real sense of God's majesty and truly live in the Spirit? This beloved book, a modern classic of Christian testimony and devotion, addresses these and other vital questions, showing us how we can rejuvenate our prayer life, meditate more reverently, understand God more deeply, and experience God's presence in our daily lives.Informative and inspiring, The Knowledge of the Holy illuminates God's attributes'from wisdom, to grace, to mercy'and shows through prayerful and insightful discussion, how we can more fully recognize and appreciate each of these divine aspects. This book will be treasured by anyone committed to the Christian faith. It bears eloquent witness to God's majesty and shows us new ways to experience and understand the wonder and the power of God's spirit in our daily lives.
A feminist critique of Judaism as a patriarchal tradition and an exploration of the increasing involvement of women in naming and shaping Jewish tradition.
A Star Wars authority deepens and extends our appreciation of the Star Wars galaxy with this imaginative "history" featuring striking full-color artwork-created exclusively for this entertaining volume-that examines the persuasive messages used to intimidate and inspire the citizenry of the galaxy far, far away.
The first official companion book to HISTORY (R) network's hit series Ancient Aliens (R): a powerful journey through human history that explores fascinating unanswered questions about the origins of our civilizations.
?Look Deep Into Nature, And Then You Will Understand Everything Better.? ?Albert Einstein
100 women from the pages of history, literature, and folklore. Fearless, bold, fierce, these are the Rejected Princesses.
From the Emmy-nominated host and executive producer of Top Chef, an A-to-Z compendium of spices, herbs, salts, peppers, and blends?everything you need to know about the flavors of the worldThe author of award-winning cookbooks and a New York Times bestselling memoir, Padma Lakshmi brings together the world's spices and herbs in this vibrant, comprehensive alphabetical guide inspired by her life traveling across the globe. Illustrated with rich color photographs, this definitive culinary reference book includes complete descriptions, histories, and cooking suggestions for ingredients from basic herbs to the most exotic seeds and chiles. And no other market epitomizes Padma's love for spices and global cuisine than where she spent her childhood?lingering in the aisles of the iconic gourmet food store Kalustyan's in New York City.Perfect for the holiday season and essential to any well-stocked kitchen, The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs is an invaluable resource as well as a stunning and adventurous tour of some of the most wondrous and majestic flavors on earth.
Unless she can discover the lovers' true identity, she'll be forced to marry Piers Brandon, Lord Granville-the coldest, most arrogantly handsome gentleman she's ever had the misfortune to embrace. When it comes to emotion, the man hasn't got a clue.But as they set about finding the mystery lovers, Piers reveals a few secrets of his own.
From revelatory renditions of classics like miso soup, nabeyaki udon, and chicken teriyaki to little known but unbelievably delicious dishes like fish simmered with sake and soy sauce, Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking brings home cooks closer to the authentic experience of Japanese cuisine than ever before.
With delightful illustrations and poetic words, follow the bunny as he greets all things familiar in "Your world. My world."The perfect companion to the classic goodnight story, Goodnight Moon.
Shows how to use comfort/discomfort model to decode nonverbal behaviour and gain crucial insights about what's really 'being said' at meetings, interviews, negotiations, presentations, business meals, and more, including the casual yet critical water cooler exchanges that are the driving force of an organisation.
The revolutionary book that teaches you how to use the cutting edge of human psychology to build high performing workplace cultures.Too often, great cultures feel like magic. While most leaders believe culture is critical to success, few know how to build one, or sustain it over time.What if you knew the science behind the magica science so predictive and powerful that you could transform your organization? What if you could use cutting edge psychology to unlock peoples innate desire to innovate, experiment, and adapt? In Primed to Perform, Neel Doshi and Lindsay McGregor show you how to do just that. The result: higher sales, more loyal customers, and more passionate employees.Primed to Perform explains the counter-intuitive science behind great cultures, building on over a century of academic thinking. It shares the simple, highly predictive new measurement toolthe Total Motivation (ToMo) Factorthat enables you to measure the strength of your culture, and track improvements over time. It explores the authors original research into how Total Motivation leads to higher performance in iconic companies, from Apple to Starbucks to Southwest Airlines. Most importantly, it teaches you to build great cultures, using a systematic and sustainable approach.High performing cultures cant be left to chance. Organizations must create systems that shape and maintain them. Whether youre a five-person team or a startup, a school, a nonprofit or a mega-institution, Primed to Perform shows you how.
New York Times and USA Today BestsellerOn the cusp of her first London season, Miss Madeline Gracechurch was shy, pretty, and talented with a drawing pencil, but hopelessly awkward with gentlemen. Maddie poured her heart into writing the imaginary Captain MacKenzie letter after letter .
why is Jägermeister the most popular brand that nobody likes? Why do women spend more to be fascinating than they spend on food and clothes? What raises the price of gummy worms by 1,000%?And then there's the most important question of all: How can your brand become impossible to resist? Master marketer Sally Hogshead reveals the surprising answers, providing readers with a framework for fascinating anyone.The word ?fascinate? comes from the Latin fascinare, meaning ?to bewitch or hold captive so that others are powerless to resist.? Fascination is the most powerful force of attraction, drawing customers into a state of intense focus.This extensively revised and updated edition includes Hogshead's latest research on the science of fascination. Combining original case studies with award-winning copywriting experience, she gives you the exact words you will need to capture the attention of a distracted world.This new edition includes a free assessment tool called the Brand Fascination Profile, which will help you earn attention in any environment.Dive into the science of fascination and learn how toIncrease prices with ideas from poker to Play-Doh,Build revenue by learning about the $14 million license plate,Get better leads through hypnosis from Sigmund Freud and Steve Jobs,Attract raving fans by following the cult of pistachio ice cream.Whether you realize it or not, your brand is already applying one of the seven Advantages Hogshead describes here: Innovation, Passion, Power, Prestige, Trust, Mystique, and Alert. The question is, how can you apply these core Advantages to stand out in a crowded and distracted world? Hundreds of large corporations, small businesses, and universities?including Twitter, IBM, Porsche, and New York University?use the Fascinate system to captivate their customers. Why? The answers are in this book.
Discover the origins of the warrior Clans in the second book of this thrilling Warriors prequel series from #1 nationally bestselling author Erin Hunter-now featuring fierce new art.
And the home I couldn't wait to leave behind might be in danger.Somehow, across a twisted and divided land, I have to find the Order, protect the true ruler of Oz, take Dorothy and her henchmen down-and try to figure out what I'm really doing here.
Prism takes us to a slightly alternate universe in which medicine and health care do not exist, and in which sick people are allowed to die without any care. Set in New Mexico and California, the novel features three teens who fall through a cave at Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico while on a field trip. They are plunged into a frightening parallel universeseven weeks in the past, in which their "e;normal"e; worlds of family and high school remain the sameexcept for the fact that no medicine exists and when people die in the street they are picked up and disposed of.
Have We Domesticated Jesus's Radical and Provocative Parables?
The New York Times bestselling first book in a dark new series that reimagines the Oz saga, from debut author Danielle Paige.I didnt ask for any of this. I didnt ask to be some kind of hero. But when your whole life gets swept up by a tornadotaking you with ityou have no choice but to go along, you know?Sure, Ive read the books. Ive seen the movies. I know the song about the rainbow and the happy little blue birds. But I never expected Oz to look like this. To be a place where Good Witches cant be trusted, Wicked Witches may just be the good guys, and winged monkeys can be executed for acts of rebellion. Theres still a road of yellow brickbut even thats crumbling.What happened? Dorothy. They say she found a way to come back to Oz. They say she seized power and the power went to her head. And now no one is safe.My name is Amy Gummand Im the other girl from Kansas. Ive been recruited by the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked. Ive been trained to fight. And I have a mission: Remove the Tin Woodmans heart. Steal the Scarecrows brain. Take the Lions courage. AndDorothy must die.
One of the most beloved poets of the twentieth century, Rainer Maria Rilke is widely celebrated for his depth of insight and timeless relevance. He has influenced generations of writers with his classic Letters to a Young Poet, and his reflections on the divine and our place in the world are disarmingly profound. A Year with Rilke provides the first ever reading from Rilke for every day of the year, including selections from his luminous poetry, his piercing prose, and his intimate letters and journals. Rilke is a trusted guide amid the bustle of our daily experience, reflecting on such themes as impermanence, the beauty of creation, the voice of God, and the importance of solitude. With new translations from the editors, whose acclaimed translation of Rilke's The Book of Hours won an ardent readership, this collection reveals the depth and breadth of Rilke's acclaimed work.
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