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Uma maçã envenenada e uma pata de macaco que têm o poder de mudar o destino; uma menina cujos cabelos extraordinariamente compridos são responsáveis por uma catástrofe; um homem com um braço humano e uma asa de cisne; e uma casa, bem nos confins da floresta, feita de confeitos de goma e biscoito de gengibre, glacê de baunilha e açúcar cozido. Em Um cisne selvagem e outras histórias, os habitantes e talismãs de terras distantes, muito distantes – as figuras míticas de nossa infância –, se veem transformados pelo premiado autor Michael Cunningham em histórias de sublime revelação.

Todos os anos, desde 1978, Warren Buffett escreve aos acionistas de seu conglomerado, a Berkshire Hathaway, apresentando um relato do período que passou. Suas cartas expõem com clareza e concisão a filosofia e a estratégia com que Buffett conduz sua holding, avaliada em mais de 600 bilhões de dólares. Este livro traz uma cuidadosa seleção de trechos de cartas feita por Lawrence Cunningham, professor da Universidade George Washington e profundo conhecedor da obra de Buffett.

The concept of quality is familiar. People make judgments about it every day. Yet articulating a clear definition of quality is challenging. The best companies often appear to be characterized by an ineffable something, much like that of people who seem graced by a lucky gene. For reasons that are not always evident, some do the right things with better results than average. They may not appear to be savvier acquirers, more adept marketers, or bolder pioneers, yet they integrate new businesses better, launch products more successfully, and open new markets with fewer mishaps.

Who knew making friends could be this hard? Ainz and Mare have donned disguises and joined Aura in the dark elf village, where things aren’t exactly going according to plan. The villagers have no idea how they should interact with these extraordinary visitors, and it looks like finding some friends for the twins is going to be a lot tougher than expected. Meanwhile, the Theocracy’s invasion finally knocks on the doors of the elf capital, prompting Ainz to make his move even as some of this world’s most powerful figures pursue their own interests in the besieged city…

War with the Nation of Darkness is inevitable—or so the Theocracy’s leaders believe with every part of their beings. With such an obvious threat on their borders, there’s no time to waste on lesser concerns, so they decide to eliminate the elf king who has been a thorn in their sides for too long! Meanwhile, Ainz sets out for the elf country on what he’s decided to call a paid vacation.

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is a Christian missions movement like no other. Since 1960, it has launched wave after wave of young missionaries now into the millions who have impacted every nation on earth by simply listening to and obeying the voice of God. In Values Matter, YWAM Co-founder Darlene Cunningham shares inspiring stories of how God shaped YWAM into what it is today—a large and effective wave-maker for missions through the spiritual DNA carried within its Core Beliefs and 18 Foundational Values.

Bunny girls do not live in libraries. This is simply common sense. And yet, that’s exactly where Sakuta finds one in the wild. More bewildering is who the bunny girl is: Mai Sakurajima, a girl one year older than Sakuta, famous at their school for her acting career even though she’s currently on break. To top it all off, it seems like no one else in the library can see Mai at all, no matter what she does or...wears.

It's been 20 years since the event that devastated the planet. Cat and Simon, children of the apocalypse, are living happily in what was once Colorado. But then, an ominous reminder of the dark world of their parents' past shatters their peace. Something has changed. They journey back to their parents' community in Yellowstone for answers … only to find it empty! Where is everybody? What is happening? Is this the beginning of the end?

Morning MO to Go Refill Edition is a powerful, riveting sequel to the 1st edition of Morning MO. It is stronger, it is more relevant and will grab your attention and will not let you go. This is food for the soul, elixir for the mind and a double dose of get up and go. Be careful when you hold and hear it, it's HOT! Sip it carefully and let it soak in as you go.

The shareholder letters of corporate leaders are a rich source of business and investing wisdom. There is no more authoritative resource on subjects ranging from leadership and management to capital allocation and company culture. But with thousands of shareholder letters written every year, how can investors and students of the corporate world sift this vast swathe to unearth the best insights?

Leave some bread on the table, the Word of God, the spiritual bread. Jesus is the spiritual bread that the world stands in need of. He is the bread of life; He is the Word of God. Jesus Christ, the anointed one, is the bread that fills the hungry souls. He is the water of the Word, that spiritual water that when we drink, all thirst is forever gone. Yes, God is our rock. His work is perfect; all His ways are judgment: A God of truth, and without iniquity, He is just and right. The bread of life, the light of the world, He supplies both spiritual and physical bread. The Lord is the great “I Am.

Georg-Anne Cunningham lives in Marion, Ohio, with her husband, Marshall. She has four adult children and eight wonderful grandchildren, whose interest in the feral cats of Lakeside inspired this book.

Olivia Watson has never led a normal life. Unwanted since birth, she has been on her own for most her life and has never known the love and compassion a family can offer. Rescuing animals and riding horses is the only thing that offers her heart any joy. With physical as well as mental scars from a lonely life and an abusive relationship shadowing her, she finds herself in the small tranquil town of Ashford where the people make her feel for the first time as though she belongs. An encounter with a young veterinarian one stormy spring night will turn Olivia's life upside down.

Luckì Prince Cunningbur never thought his career in high-profile event planning would lead him straight into the path ofHollywood’s brightest star—Jade Star. She isbeautiful, successful, and untouchable, but behind the cameras and flashing lights, she carries the weight of adevastating past. For years, Jade has built a world where she is in control, where she dictates the narrative. But when Luckì steps into her life, his presence disrupts the illusion.

Una McMurray is puzzled. Surely, statistically, the international cat show scene shouldn't be this... lethal? Keen to make her mark in her new job in pet insurance, Una's first task is to calculate whether cat ownership extends human lifespan. Tragically, that's not the case for prizewinning cat owner Jeff Bridgely - a most improbable accident has ended his dreams of triumphing at the upcoming International Cat Show. When a second competitor dies in mysterious circumstances, the maths just doesn't add up.

The day Sakuta dreamed about has arrived. Is his search for Touko Kirishima at an end? On stage in front of a live audience, Mai makes a major announcement. So begins the final act of this curious story of adolescence.

The Kimberly Magic Academy combat league approaches, and the school’s future may be riding on it! Now third-years, Oliver and his friends jump at the opportunity to showcase their growth, splitting into three-person teams and entering the event. However, the competition’s extravagant rewards are merely a ploy by the headmistress to ascertain who murdered Instructors Grenville and Forghieri; what’s more, the results of the combat league will influence the outcome of the looming school election.

Get ready to WOW your kids with the wackiest, weirdest, and wildest animal facts they’ve ever heard! Did you know that octopuses have three hearts? Or that some frogs can freeze solid and come back to life? Packed with 100 mind-blowing facts, Did You Know? 100 Crazy Facts for Kids About Animals is the ultimate fun-filled book for curious minds who love nature, animals, and jaw-dropping surprises.

Del Honeycutt and bestselling mystery author Sabrina Spencer are shocked when they learn their friend Jack has been arrested for the brutal murder of his business partner, Myles, on the idyllic island of Maui. With their friend's life on the line, they rush to his aid, but what they discover is far more twisted and dangerous than they could have ever imagined. It seems that everyone connected to Myles has vanished. As they navigate the tangled web of deceit and disappearances, Del and Sabrina must race against time to uncover the truth … and stay alive in the process!

Dive into a Contemporary Romance with a hint of Magical Realism, heartbreaking family drama, Sizzling romance and the deep connection between human and animals. A gift that sent her running, a prized stallion sentenced to death, and a steamy one-night stand send Calamity Jane Hamlyn’s world into a whirlwind of heartache, adventure and desire. Working in a small bookstore in New York City was a far cry from the ranch she had grown up on in Colorado, but for Calamity, it was the only way to hide the gift she called a curse, by removing herself from the animals that brought it to life.