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The place didn’t feel like Christmas. Nothing did anymore. What Marie wanted, she couldn’t possibly have. A leaky air mattress and a self-absorbed aunt was all she got. But Christmas wasn’t about what you wanted; it was about what you needed. Godfather told her that. That was when he told her the tale of the nutcracker.

Western Christianity's long-standing support of Israel has, perhaps unintentionally, nurtured a prejudice against Arab people—the descendants of Abraham's first son, Ishmael. Author Tony Maalouf contends that this bias differs dramatically from the biblical portrayal of Ishmael and the nations that have sprung from him. With meticulous research and theological astuteness, Maalouf surfaces the positive portrayal of the Arab people in ancient and prophetic history, clearly showing that the Israeli-Arab conflict is a recent development in history.

It’s safe to say that Abigail never imagined moving to a quiet town. She was a New Yorker, for goodness’ sake! What would make her even consider moving? And yet, that’s exactly what Abigail found herself doing when her estranged father passed away, bequeathing her a bar she never wanted. Abigail is 100% committed to selling the bar (even for parts!) to the highest bidder—anything to get it off her hands as soon as possible!

Enjoy an anthology of short stories, poems, and essays by Tony Martello. Some stories and poems are reprints while others have yet to be discovered. Included is a personal essay on his perspective of the COVID-19 shutdown. Some called it a curse while others discovered opportunities in its wake!

Comment faire de la culture d’entreprise un avantage concurrentiel... Pour développer Zappos entreprise américaine de vente en ligne de chaussures devenue légendaire dans le monde entrepreneurial Tony Hsieh n’a pas misé sur les profits et les rendements. Il a mis au cœur de ses préoccupations le bonheur de ses employés et de ses clients. Cette culture d’entreprise passionnée et différente a fait de Zappos un modèle de succès : son chiffre d’affaires a atteint 1 milliard de dollars en moins de dix ans.

God calls us to be "devoted to one another in love" (Romans 12:10). What does this look like for us today? How can we be the kind of church member who makes a real difference? This timely and engaging book by Tony Merida explores what church is, why being part of it is exciting, and why it’s worthy of our love and commitment. He sets out eight privileges and responsibilities of a church member: to belong, to welcome, to gather, to care, to serve, to honor, to witness and to send.

Cuando Wesley O'Keefe se dio cuenta por primera vez de que no envejecía, supo podían ahorcarlo por considerarlo un brujo. Ahora, desea ser estudiado por una microbióloga que busca una cura para el cáncer. Lo único que quiere Wesley es compartir su milagro con el mundo. En el año 2042, la tecnología le ha impedido asumir nuevas identidades y, después de trescientos años, está cansado de ver cómo sus seres queridos envejecen y mueren.

"African Footprints American Soil" follows the transformative tale of a young boy, Salim, who relocates from the vibrant landscapes of Africa to the bustling streets of New York City. The narrative unfolds over two years, capturing Salim's challenging yet enlightening journey of adjusting to the fast-paced city life. As Salim finally settles into his new surroundings, he observes a quiet boy named Alex, isolated and seemingly struggling with the same sense of displacement that once burdened him.

Here in the bustle of cities and towns, humans go about their lives noticing ducks, if at all, only long enough to complain about their leavings or toss them a crumb of bread. Little do they know that behind the colorful plumage and inquisitive quacking, ducks are harboring hopes, dreams, and schemes that rival our own.

In Teaching the Invisible Race, anti-bias and anti-racist educator and researcher Tony DelaRosa (he, siya) delivers an insightful and hands-on treatment of how to embody a pro-Asian American lens in your classroom while combating anti-Asian hate in your school. The author offers stories, case studies, research, and frameworks that will help you build the knowledge, mindset, and skills you need to teach Asian-American history and stories in your curriculum.

The University of California, Berkeley—widely known as "Cal"—is admired worldwide as a bastion of innovation and a hub for progressive thought. Far less known are the university's roots in plunder, warfare, and the promotion of white supremacy. As Tony Platt shows in The Scandal of Cal, these original sins sit at the center of UC Berkeley's history.

Sheriff Ash Rawlings values order and structure above all else. He doesn’t have time for distractions, especially not now, since his new K9 partner, Dante, has a nose for trouble. But when the vivacious and rebellious Rose Galasso bursts back into his life, challenging his every move, he finds himself both irritated and captivated. She’s wild, unpredictable, and dangerously attractive.

Journey into the dark recesses of the wilderness with terrifying and true tales of horrific encounters and unexplained phenomena. From bone-chilling run-ins with Bigfoot and elusive cryptozoological creatures, to mind-bending UFOs and ghost sightings, this collection of first-hand stories from park rangers, police officers, hunters, campers, hikers, and more will leave you wondering what really lurks beyond the safety of civilization.

Who are we Indians? Where did we come from? To tell us the story of our ancestry, journalist Tony Joseph goes 65,000 years into the past–when a band of Homo sapiens first made their way from Africa into the Indian subcontinent. These were the First Indians. Citing recent DNA evidence, he traces the subsequent large migrations of modern humans into India–of a people related to early farmers of Iran who mixed with the First Indians at the latest between 5400 BCE and 3700 BCE and of the ‘Arya’ between 2000 BCE and 1500 BCE, among others.

È tradizione catalogare e inscrivere in correnti filosofiche tutti i grandi pensatori che hanno solcato il nostro glorioso passato. Tuttavia, a guardare con occhio esperto, disincantato e cinico le teorie che questi illustri pensatori hanno formulato e scritto, emergono contraddizioni, incoerenze, assunti che fanno acqua da tutte le parti, pretese di certezze assurde e ancora molto altro ma, soprattutto, domande inutili.

Tony DiSilvestro is the master at experience creation. He’s scaled dozens of businesses and shares everything you need to know about how to do the same. In The Business Scaling Blueprint, DiSilvestro walks you through exactly how to apply these principles to your own business. He is the founder of over thirty-one businesses including Ynot Italian, Ynot Build and Design, Ynot Wind and Solar, and Employee Launch.

Are you tired of the chaotic life in the city. and wish to find an escape? National parks can be your answer. In the United States, there are currently 63 national parks spread across the entire country. If you want to begin exploring the beauty of nature, consider visiting one of these national parks. Every one of them has its own unique charm and appeal that draws large numbers of tourists each year, nationally and internationally.

Lady Penelope Rich is one of the most beautiful and sought-after women in Elizabethan England. The daughter of the Earl of Essex, she is married to the wealthy Baron Robert Rich. Penelope's life is full of love and scandal. The inspiration for Sir Philip Sidney’s sonnet "Astrophel and Stella", she is involved in the Essex Rebellion. A complex and fascinating woman, her life is a story of love, betrayal, and tragedy.

Tony Fadell est l'un des plus grands mentors de la Silicon Valley. Il a dirigé les équipes qui ont créé l'iPod, l'iPhone et Nest, le thermostat intelligent. Il offre ici une mine de conseils et un retour d'expérience précieux. Il a passé les dix premières années de sa carrière à enchaîner les échecs, avant de passer les vingt suivantes à créer quelques-unes des plus grandes réussites techno-logiques de notre temps. Le leadership, le fonctionnement des start-up, le management, la prise de décision, les échecs dévastateurs et les succès grisants n'ont plus aucun secret pour lui.

These short stories are part of a series, each one creating a delightful mix of "true story, tall story, half-truth, and yarn" written and narrated by the author Tony Powell. Monologued windows into the funnier sides of life—from the comic to the sheer ridiculous—a tongue-in-cheek peep at life’s idiosyncrasies through the eyes of someone who’s now seen it all.