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Kidnapped as a child into slavery, Equiano spent the rest of his life fighting for his freedom. After years of slavery, working on ships that carried him across empire and into battle during the Seven Years War, he eventually managed to purchase his own freedom, and went on to become a leading figure in the early abolition movement. Published to coincide with the first attempt to abolish the slave trade in 1789, Equiano's remarkable autobiography became a sensation and turned its author into the most famous Black person in Georgian Britain.

From his humble beginnings in sketch comedy with the Toronto branch of Second City, to his rise to fame in SCTV and Hollywood film classics like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Great Outdoors, and Uncle Buck, John Candy captivated audiences with his self-deprecating humor, emotional warmth, and gift for improvisation. Now, for the first time since Candy's tragic death, bestselling biographer Paul Myers tells the full story of the man behind the laughs.

When a notorious outlaw gang terrorizes the Texas Hill Country, Texas Ranger Pharaoh Smith faces his deadliest mission yet. Teaming up with Dr. Sadie Gilhooley, a fiery redhead with a scalpel-sharp wit and unmatched medical grit, Pharaoh must track down the ruthless Halbert Palomino Gang—but danger strikes closer than either expects.

We live in a time of global crisis. All of the crises are interlinked at their core, expressions of what we have called a global intimacy disorder. The urgent need for coherent action is existential. Every crisis has the potential to be a birth. Crisis is an evolutionary driver. Evolution is not happening to us. Rather, evolution is happening in us. We are called to radically realize and be lived as the transformation.

The Catholic Grandmother’s Daily Prayer Guide: 30 Reflections for Strength and Peace offers a month-long spiritual journey rooted in Eucharistic Scripture. Each day provides a passage, reflection, action, and heartfelt prayer designed specifically for grandmothers seeking strength, wisdom, and peace in their vocation. Drawing from the heart of Catholic tradition, this guide helps grandmothers nurture their families through faith and intercession. With compassionate encouragement and practical inspiration, it empowers women to embrace their sacred role as spiritual anchors for their loved ones.

In a time between devolution and evolution, between destruction and creation, the response that is needed is a new story. This book is a sacred call to step into your evolutionary purpose, join with others in synergistic action, and co-create a world infused with Evolutionary Love. This book draws from new story of CosmoErotic humanism in order to ignite a planetary awakening into the new human and new humanity. Through teaching, meditations and prayers, they articulate a vision for humanity's next step.

For centuries, legends have whispered of an extraordinary group of ancient people whose lifespans stretched two or three times longer than ordinary people. Though not truly immortal, these enigmatic individuals amassed lifetimes of unparalleled knowledge, their advancements so astonishing that they were mistaken as gods.

Things have been quiet ever since we took down the makers of the Green Machine drug, but it’s only the calm before the storm. When Sorvak unleashes the final part of his savage plan for retribution, it forces the battered city to its knees. Many think we’re better off surrendering. Quite a few want to abandon Thornveil City altogether, but I refuse to admit defeat. With my women standing beside me, we’ll risk everything just to save our home. My enemies will soon learn that a lion bows to no one.

In The Sin of Retirement, financial advisor, Army veteran, and lifelong mentor David Szafranski confronts the cultural script that has sidelined a generation. Drawing from decades of experience guiding clients, from pro athletes to everyday families, David offers practical, grace-filled wisdom for those approaching or already in retirement. Through real-life stories, Scripture, and hard-earned insights, this book calls listeners to something richer than relaxation: to live with purpose, give with joy, and matter again.

Prepare for a transformative journey of discovery with Eyes to See, where author David Lundgren invites listeners on a thought-provoking exploration of Christianity that sparks a reexamination of traditional narratives. Delving into key elements of the Christian faith, the book offers rich historical insight that inspires curiosity and deepens understanding. From the origins of substitutionary atonement to the nature of salvation, each chapter challenges listeners to reconsider long-held beliefs and contemplate alternative viewpoints.

The Catholic Grandfather’s Daily Prayer Guide: 30 Reflections for Strength and Peace is a spiritual companion for Catholic grandfathers who seek to leave a legacy of faith. With daily Scripture passages centered on the Eucharist, short reflections, and practical steps, this guide equips grandfathers to inspire their families and grow closer to Christ. Each prayer fosters strength, peace, and renewed devotion, helping grandfathers live their vocation with courage and joy.

This book highlights the importance of questioning in challenging pupils, checking for understanding, identifying gaps in knowledge, improving recall and ultimately encouraging learners to analyse, evaluate and actively engage in learning. By simplifying the theory and offering original ideas proven to have an impact in the classroom, The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Questioning provides teachers with an invaluable resource to refine this key element of their practice.

In his first book, Twitter phenomenon and outstanding teacher Ross Morrison McGill provides a bank of inspirational ideas that can be picked up five minutes before your lesson starts and put into practice just as they are, or embedded into your day-to-day teaching to make every lesson an outstanding lesson! In his light-hearted and enthusiastic manner Ross guides you through the ideas he uses on a daily basis for managing behaviour, lesson planning, homework, assessment and all round outstanding teaching.

Teacher Toolkit is a must-listen for newly qualified and early career teachers and will support you through your first five years in the primary or secondary classroom. It is packed with advice, tips and ideas for all aspects of teaching practice, from lesson planning to marking and assessment, behaviour management and differentiation.

From daring bank robberies to cold-blooded betrayals, Gangs of St. Louis chronicles a fierce yet juicy slice of the Gateway City's history that rivaled anything seen in New York or Chicago.

She's playing to win. Okay, so I probably shouldn't have made that bet with Emmy. But come on! She was challenging me. Attract a guy in seven days? No problem. Well . . . maybe just one. The guy she chooses is her brother, Chase O'Brien aka golden-boy-Virgin and star pitcher for the Wolves. Unlike most guys, Chase seems immune to my charms—but I've always loved a challenge.

In the dog show handling world, Best in Show is more than a competition; it's real life. Behind the Scenes of Best in Show: Intimate Moments with the Masters: Handlers and Their Show Dogs offers a rare view into the hearts and minds of those who compete for that coveted title. There is amazing work taking place at dog shows, and this book gives you a front-row seat. You will see how more than a dozen top handlers in the country have come to achieve the wins of a lifetime, but also how their life experiences have shaped the way they perceive and navigate the dog show world.

When Siasha gets called away to help someone on a job, Zig finds himself with time to kill. He's quickly recruited by Katia, the daughter of a mafia boss, to help investigate the spread of a dangerous drug across the city. Tempted by the lure of a big payout, Zig accepts the request, and together they dig into the underbelly of society...only to discover the problem runs much deeper than they expected.

Teacher Toolkit Guides transform the theory of education into practical ideas for your classroom. From Ross Morrison McGill, bestselling author of Mark. Plan. Teach. and Teacher Toolkit , this book illustrates how to give excellent feedback and maximise your pupils’ learning, all while reducing teacher workloads. This book explores formative assessment, focusing on feed-up (comparing with the goal), feedback (responding to student progress) and feed-forward (clarifying the instruction).

There are three things that every teacher must do: mark work, plan lessons and teach students well. Mark. Plan. Teach. 2.0 shows how each stage of the teaching process informs the next, building a cyclical framework that underpins everything that teachers do. Every idea in Mark. Plan. Teach. 2.0 can be implemented by all primary and secondary teachers at any stage of their career and will genuinely improve practice.