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Gamal Abdel Nasser has been called many things. The father of modern-day Egypt. The founder of Arab nationalism. The leader of the Egyptian Revolution. The second president of the Egyptian Republic. The creator of his own brand of political and social governance - Nasserism. Anthony Eden, the former British prime minister, called him the "Mussolini of the Nile".

In Best Places to Retire: The Top 15 Affordable Towns for Retirement in Europe, you'll learn about the most ideal places to retire in its many regions. There's no mistake why Europe is such a highly desired retirement location with its countless cultures and incredible history. We review 15 of the best destinations, including their local communities, demographics, and explain why each spot is a great place to retire.

This is a compilation of nine lesbian short stories including: "The Old Woman": Jessica is a pretty good best friend, but she goes too far when she dares Rachel to ask an old woman on a date. Rachel has no choice; otherwise Jessica will do the asking, and Rachel has no intention of humiliating the old woman. Turns out maybe Jessica's idea was not so bad after all. There is a lot more to Ada than her age.

On a beautiful sunny day in March 1979, as thousands of Egyptians awaited in anticipation, a plane landed in Cairo. Moments later, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat stepped out, welcomed by thunderous cheers from an overjoyed crowd. He had just returned to his country from Washington D.C., where five days earlier he had signed a historic treaty with Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and U.S. President Jimmy Carter, bringing an end to three decades of war and hostilities between Israelis and Egyptians.

A home is one of the most important and probably the most expensive purchase you will make in your life. Seeking advice before you purchase a home can help save you unexpected costly expenses later. Make sure you seek advice from someone who is knowledgeable in home purchasing and planning.

Americanah explores the effects of American culture on the lives of Africans in the United States. The author discusses racial and ethnicity issues through Ifemelu and Obinze. The two young Nigerians discover how emotions and relationships become even more complicated as they experience it as Africans in an open society such as the United States and more importantly how they are permanently changed by these experiences.

This is a summary of Shonda Rhimes' Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person. In this poignant, hilarious, and deeply intimate call to arms, Hollywood's most powerful woman, the megatalented creator of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal and executive producer of How to Get Away with Murder, reveals how saying yes changed her life - and how it can change yours, too.

Do you know that much of what you've learned about management and supervising is wrong? Are you aware that many of the business books you've read and classes you've attended have little or nothing to do with real life? Do you realize that much of the training you've taken about how to be an effective supervisor of a team of people actually serves to slow projects down, fails to inspire, and produces more work for everyone?

Although each instance of creativity is singular and specific, Kyna Leski tells us, the creative process is universal. Artists, architects, poets, inventors, scientists, and others all navigate the same stages of the process in order to discover something that does not yet exist. All of us must work our way through the empty page, the blank screen, writer's block, confusion, chaos, and doubt.

The book gives an overview of Mesolithic man and his and her lifestyle that helped them to survive and thrive in a dangerous and uncertain world; how adaptation to that environment effect the biological evolution of man; and how this knowledge can be harnessed to modern man's physiological benefit by eschewing processed foods and other unhealthy eating styles.

In the majority of cases, a pop or rock fan who is asked about a particular celebrity will answer in unambiguous terms.

In today's fast paced environment, many of us hold stressful and demanding professional positions that can lead to high personal stress and anxiety. Too much stress in a person's life can lead to negative effects on health and personal life, and can even contribute to debilitating conditions. Reading about stress management and relaxation techniques can give a busy professional the tools and tricks they need to effectively minimize stress in their busy schedule.

In Asians Don't Diet, Gyeong breaks down what Asians eat, how they eat, when they eat, as well as their transportation, work, and scheduling habits. The evidence she presents is rational and makes a good argument for adopting many of the habits of Asians to have a healthier lifestyle.

Table of Contents: My Personal Journey; 1. Herbs that help your heart; 2. Power of Pomegranate; 3. Chelation Therapy, how it works, where to seek help; 4. Magnetized Water, history, how to make it at home; 5. Heart Health and Water; 6. Nitric Oxide and how it can help your circulation; 7. Lack of sleep can affect your heart health; 8. Let us Toast to our healthy heart; 9. Amazing five Tibetan Rites-Heart Healthy exercise; 10. Latest medical tests that can help you

Since Woody Allen has been prolific in his output and transparent in his presentation to the public, it is easy to lose sight of the remarkable breadth of his career. Indeed, over his career, Woody has excelled at slapstick humor while also tackling philosophical themes, often in the same films. His films have appealed to both a mass audience as well as an international art house audience.

The world stands on the brink of collapse and the only people who can save it are two strippers from Canada and a telepathic rabbit with the transplanted mind of a 96-year-old timber baron.

Have you ever wondered how you can make your brain more powerful? The way that the brain works and how it stores information is something that has had scientists doing research for years. A lot of the mysteries of the brain are yet to be revealed.

It is believed that the proper use of feng shui in a home can create a positive chi that will benefit the spiritual energy and fortunes of both the space and the people living within it. It also creates a neat and tidy interior and exterior design that is completely aesthetically balanced.

When two people share intimate moments, emotions, and thoughts with each other, a unique bond takes place. Psychologists call this a "soul connection". This is a simple way of saying that the ways in which people bond go beyond the physical and anecdotal. If a relationship takes a mutually unfavorable turn, it is sometimes necessary to sever all connections in order for each partner to move on.

A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees?