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Do you ever feel like something is not quite right with the world? This is the story of Henry Tucker, a shopkeeper at the I-77 Antique Mall, a large antique warehouse off the Ohio interstate highway. His life is forever changed when he meets a rebellious freedom-lover, Winston Smith, at a poker game. Henry’s new friend invites him to a party and his life goes from “normal 9-5 shop clerk” to “fugitive” as he witnesses Winston get busted by the law. After police kidnap Winston, he later discovers an old book in a pile of Winston’s antiques and it changes his life forever.

A common thread throughout anarchism/libertarianism is the eventual arrival at some utopian, free society. The idea is that if “we” focus “our” efforts on educating individuals on economics, morality, history, etc., we can hit critical mass, abolish the State, and live happily ever after. While this “free world” is a pipe dream, it doesn’t mean that self-liberators can’t set up pockets of freedom in the here and now, despite the existence of the State. This respite from first realm tyranny is called second realm.

A middle-aged man, Du Linxiang, cannot see a turning point in his career. How does he seize the fleeting chance or march on the road to success? In the early development of his career, how does Linxiang develop his relationships with others? How does he take advantage of these relationships in order to do great things and compete with his commercial rivals? Life is like a chess game, and people who know well about the situation can survive. People who decode the situation can stay. People who control the situation can win.

The summer of 1976 should have been the best of times for nature-loving Eli Book, but instead it is filled with terrible changes. His sister begins to hate her country. His beautiful but distant mother is caught between his traumatized Vietnam War vet father and his former antiwar protester aunt, who has come to live with them. And the only person with whom he can be himself, his best friend, Edie, begins to turn inward when her parents split up. Watching from the sidelines while his world falls apart, Eli must take his first courageous steps toward truth-telling and adulthood.

Native Boy explores a young man's complex relationship with identity and race, seen through the lens of township life. Moreover, it is about his journey to escape the socio-economic trap of the apartheid regime to forever limit the Black man to a life of hardship. Mixing intelligent critique with candid humour, Molefe's memoir shines light on the experience of being Black in South Africa, both during apartheid and after, and the material and psychological legacies of its policies.

Discover the urban disaster preparedness secrets to a safer future without feeling overwhelmed or becoming a "prepper" – your peace of mind starts here, even if you live in a small apartment! It is EASIER than you think! Are you living in the city, concerned about unexpected disasters, but feel overwhelmed by the prepper lifestyle? Does the clutter of information leave you confused about where to start your journey towards becoming prepared? And do you worry about managing preparedness on a budget, within limited space, without having to change your lifestyle completely?

When ninety-year-old Shirlene Foster dies, she is shocked to wake up in another woman's body. Even more astonishing, she's in a hospital delivery room, about to give birth. Fearing no one will believe her, she attempts to hide her true identity, but acting like a twenty-year-old proves impossible, and she realizes she must tell someone.

Some cats are house cats. Some are apartment cats. But Tinka is a truck cat. Tinka lives everywhere. Along with his human, Yacoub, Tinka travels roads wide and narrow, near and distant. But no matter how much they travel, home feels very far away – for both of them. Yacoub drives his truck to make a living, learning the landscape of a new country along the way, and longing for connection. When Tinka and Yacoub are unexpectedly separated, they are determined to find their way back to each other – and, in doing so, might find more than they expected …

This vibrant, illustrated nonfiction book introduces children ages 6 to 12 to the exciting and often overlooked career of dietetics. Ten diverse children—representing different races, ethnicities, genders, and disabilities—imagine becoming dietitians in unique settings across the country. Each child also shares a favorite fresh vegetable paired with a fun dip or topping, adding a delicious twist to the learning experience.

Goliath has always put the Federation and his family and crew first. He has to find out who killed his father and why it’s the only long-term goal he has for his future. When a chance encounter brings him face to face with what could be a future he never imagined or desired, Goliath must decide if revenge outweighs the possibility of destiny.

Everything you need to know to make sure your business is always compliant with regulations and sustains a good reputation, how to identify the potential risks to your business—with practical strategies for mitigating them, real-life case studies to inspire you and show you exactly how to apply these strategies for success.

These disgusting stories are for good boys and girls only. Naughty children will only be tempted to sickie-burp in someone's face, or spread nasty rumours, or blame a stinky fart on someone else. You've been warned!

A baby girl named Stephen Gordon is born to well-to-do parents. She grows from a young tomboy into a thoughtful woman who feels 'different'. Stephen is understood by her father but alienated from her mother. Bucking against the conventions of society she turns down an offer of marriage and forms a passionate attachment to an American woman. Gradually, Stephen realises she will never fall in love with a man – but will she be an outcast? In pursuit of love and experience, Stephen takes herself to bohemian Paris, a far cry from the strict confines of British society.

The clean energy transition is humanity's biggest ever economic challenge. In Powering Up, former Australian chief scientist Alan Finkel shows how to remove the barriers that prevent nations transforming from petrostate to electrostate. Finkel considers the entire supply chain, from raw materials through power infrastructure, the workforce, transportation and household customers. He reveals the outlines of a new geo-economic order and explains in persuasive, practical terms how we can get there.

Transform your tiny balcony, patio, or windowsill into a vibrant oasis with "Container Gardening Made Easy." This guide is your gateway to gardening in small spaces, simplifying the process with easy-to-follow instructions and practical tips.

In Tom Hawkins: An Autobiography you will discover what has made him the star player he is, and meet all of the people who have been part of his journey including players, coaches and family. Tom's story is rich with events, people and the development of a winning attitude that has been his mainstay.

Australian Ghost Stories is a spine-tingling collection of true crime tales that will leave you feeling haunted long after you've heard the last word. From the ghostly apparitions that haunt historic landmarks to diabolical presences in everyday suburban houses, these are stories of ordinary Australians and their encounters with the unexplainable.

Heyecanla beklenen Bal Bayramı’nda bir oyun yarışması düzenlenecektir. Küçük ayı Turtayı, bu yarışmaya katılmak ister. Ancak kardeşlerinin aksine, oyun bulmak onun için çok zordur. Bir türlü başaramaz. Peki, ne yapmalıdır? Acaba dedesi *hayal et* derken neyi kastetmiştir? Turtayı yılın orman oyuncusu seçilebilecek midir? Olacakları merak ettiyseniz haydi Bal Bayramı’na! Orada neler mi var? Dans, bal, masal, seksek, bal, eğlence, topaç, bal, uçurtma, tekerleme, bal, bilmece, müzik, bal, oyun, bal, bal ve bal, çokça bal.

“Biz kardeşiz! Bu yüzden birbirimize çok benzeriz. Ben geldim diye unutuldun sanma, ikimizin yeri de bambaşka. Masalı yazanla anlaştık, kuyruğuma siyah tüy taktık. Böylece aramızda bir fark olacak ama kardeşliğimiz bozulmayacak!” Tulpar’ın Pegasus’a, Nardaniye Hanım’ın Pamuk Prenses’e ya da Mercimek Çocuk’un Parmak Çocuk’a benzediğini biliyor muydunuz? Yoksa bu benzetilen kahramanları hiç duymadınız mı? Karışık Kuruşuk Masallar, zamanında anlatılan ancak zamanla unutulan kahramanlarla tanıştırıyor sizi.

Hikâye anlatıcısı, genç kuşağın çalışkan, tatlı temsilcisi Berfin Sıla Kepez, fark edilmeyi bekleyen güzel kalpler için modern bir masal kaleme aldı. Masalımız ışıl ışıl bir Hıdrellez gününü diline doladı, doğayı yakından izledi, geleneklerle tatlandı. Zamanı gelince de camdan bir tavşana dönüştü, neşeyle aramıza katıldı. Hazırsanız gökten üç elma düşecek. Masal sevenler, temiz kalpler ve bahara benzeyen umut için... "Tavşan kendini sevdirdi Yollara düşmek istedi Kocaman bir ağaçtan Görünmeyi diledi".