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Two African-American teenage brothers suddenly find themselves on their own after being mysteriously abandoned by their parents. Deeply haunted by the mental and physical abuse inflicted by their father (Wu-Tang Clan's Cliff "Method Man" Smith), elder brother Daniel (Marcus Scribner, ABC's Black-ish) is determined to prevent their lives from falling apart. He maintains a daily routine, works as a dishwasher and does his best to keep a roof over their...
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Master the art of using Apple's latest smartphone with 'iPhone 15 Pro Essentials.' This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to use your iPhone 15 Pro like a pro, from basic navigation to advanced features. Whether you're a seasoned iPhone user or new to the world of iOS, this user-friendly manual will help you unlock the full potential of your device, ensuring you can make the most of its powerful features and capabilities.
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The quintessential primer for the budding classical music lover.
Millions of people adore classical music. Millions of other people want to, but simply don't know how or where to start-so many composers, so many pieces, so many versions, so much music! In either case, this book is for you. In this informal and informative guide, Rudel leads listeners through the forty most essential and popular compositions from the Four Seasons to Rhapsody in...
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If you're an INFP, have you ever felt like you can't get things done because it's hard to stick to anything? Or like having to a to-do list is so suffocating that you would rather not have one, but yet the idea of having a method of accomplishing things is still strangely appealing?
Idealistic and creative, sometimes INFPs need a little structure to reach their goals and finish their projects.
In this short and concise book, artist and writer Arcadia...
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Food is a drug. Break the shackles of addiction and learn to eat air! In this detailed guide, Dr. Robert Jones, MD, PhD, DDS, ODD gives you the practical, step-by-step advice you need to transition to the air-only diet. Join him on the cutting edge of human evolution. Go the Power of Air!
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Like most women, whether they've chosen the Fortune 500 career path or have had five kids by 35, Anna David wondered if she'd made the right choices. Then she came upon the book Sex and the Single Girl by Helen Gurley Brown, Cosmopolitan's fearless leader from the mid-sixties to the late nineties. Immediately connecting with Gurley Brown's unique message of self-empowerment combined with femininity, Anna vowed to use Sex as a lesson plan, venturing...
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Not being able to approach women in your daily life is depressing. I know because it depressed me for two years. Until I put the pieces together and beat approach anxiety. Now, the world became my playground. I had unlimited access to women I could talk to. I didn't have to rely on my social circle, Tinder, alcohol, or clubs. I was free at least! And the women loved it, too. Even the ones who didn't give me their numbers complimented me on my courage...
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After developing crossed eyes (strabismus) as an infant, Robert Crockett underwent two eye muscle operations by the age of five. He was left with two eyes that appeared straight but did not work together. All his life, doctors told him he'd never see in 3D. Like the four percent of people who have a binocular vision disorder, he saw his world as "flat". Worse, he felt broken, and endured lifelong difficulties with reading, concentration, behavior,...
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The Sins and Wins of Inclusive Leadership is a picture book of illustrated 7 "Case Stories" about how I learned to be a more inclusive leader. Make your inclusion strategy a reality by turning promises into practices. The Sins and Wins of Inclusive Leadership is a first-of-their-kind methodology to inspire leaders to effectively tackle the global generational and demographic changes and see their employees and customers in a new light.
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We all grow up with the assumption that everybody perceives the world in the same way that we do and, as an adult, live what we feel to be normal lives and interact socially just like anyone else. Imagine what would happen to you if you found out that you are really very different, that you have been compensating all of your life and that what you considered normal behavior was actually an elaborate coping mechanism you had created for yourself. Your...
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The death of a spouse may not kill us, too, but it will certainly feel that way. Grappling with loss is never easy. Grieving in isolation (and through a global pandemic) may be the hardest thing you'll ever do.This book is a message from one survivor to another. You are not alone on this lonely path. Discover how I learned to cope-- and hopefully you will, too. How I am muddling through and discovering a new me from the empty shell that was left behind--...
12) Author Like Me
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The final installment of the Author Like Me series is 5 books in 1! It's the entire series all in one, with an additional chapter that is ONLY found in this all-in-one book. Plus it's 25% off compared to buying all five of the books.As an international bestselling author I've put together the tricks and tips that can help you avoid making newbie mistakes. I know too, I've made A LOT of them, which is how I learned everything within these pages. There...
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Johns Hopkins University Press
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2024.
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"A compelling guide to understanding cancer and embracing life. Rogue Cells is the essential guide to navigating cancer diagnosis and treatment. Coauthored by Dr. Richard J. Jones, an internationally renowned cancer physician and researcher, and T. Michael McCormick, this guide provides the important information that patients and physicians need to know to approach cancer with more hope and less worry and fear.With an engaging blend of science and...
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"Babies and toddlers will learn to say "Mama!" with this adorable and fun-to-read board book written by an early speech expert! Each page features: Simple words and "Mama" phrases that are easy for little ones to imitate, and can be used and practiced throughout daily routines. Rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and help keep babies engaged, even before they can understand the text. Real photographs that model correct mouth positions and support...
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"Babies and toddlers will learn to say "Dada!" with this adorable and fun-to-read board book written by an early speech expert! Each page features: Simple words and "Dada" phrases that are easy for little ones to imitate, and can be used and practiced throughout daily routines. Rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and help keep babies engaged, even before they can understand the text. Real photographs that model correct mouth positions and support...
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From award-winning author Dagmar Geisler, in collaboration with illustrator Nikolai Renger, a brand-new series for elementary school students about social-emotional learning and physical and mental health. What is stress? I hear about it all the time, but what is it? How do I know I'm stressed? Can stress ever be good? And what can we do to prevent stress from harming us? Kaleb, Hannah, and Joe find answers to these questions and are hot on the heels...
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New World Library
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[2024]
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"An innovative, engaging guide that teaches dog owners how to train a puppy by working with, rather than against, the puppy's instincts. Includes advice on dealing with common issues such as house-breaking, chewing, jumping, and helping puppies live harmoniously with cats, other dogs, or children"--
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Alfred A. Knopf
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2024.
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"A portrait of one of the greatest leaders of modern history, George Catlett Marshall, and a distillation of the essential lessons his formation offers to the leaders of today and tomorrow. George Marshall was a soldier-statesman who guided the Allies to victory during World War II and set Europe on the postwar path to recovery with the plan that bears his name, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953. But how did he become such an effective leader?...
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"'Magical thinking' can be broadly defined as the belief that one's internal thoughts can affect unrelated events in the external world: Think of the conviction that one can manifest their way out of poverty, stave off cancer with positive vibes, thwart the apocalypse by learning to can their own peaches, or transform an unhealthy relationship to a glorious one with loyalty alone. In all its forms, magical thinking works in service of restoring agency...
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Rockbridge Press
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[2020]
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"The English language is made up of words from different places, events, and periods of time. Each of those words has an exciting story to tell us about where, when, how, and why they came about. Once Upon a Word is packed with easy-to-understand definitions and awesome word-origin stories. With this dictionary for kids, you can understand the history and meaning of English words, improve your vocabulary and spelling, and learn to play with language....