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By understanding how and when common sense fails, we can improve our understanding of the present and better plan for the future. Drawing on the latest scientific research, along with a wealth of historical and contemporary examples, Watts shows how common sense reasoning and history conspire to...

This biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brings his life and the profound nature of his message to young children through his own words. Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of his most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in a simple, direct way.

Since 1904, when Peter Pan first flew across a London stage and into the bedroom of Wendy, John, and Michael Darling, this classic tale has continued to delight children of all ages. Peter, a mischievous and free-spirited boy who never grows up, lives with fairies on a mythical island called Neverland. There, he can fly and is the champion of a band of boys and best friend to the fairy Tinker Bell. Returning to England, Peter becomes involved with the Darling children, who all happily soar with him to enchanted Neverland and numerous adventures.

The companion volume to the PBS documentary film about the first—and perhaps most astonishing—automobile trip across the United States. In 1903 there were only 150 miles of paved roads in the entire nation and most people had never seen a “horseless buggy”—but that did not stop Horatio...

One of Nietzsche’s earliest works, The Birth of Tragedy (1872) is a remarkable source of inspiration. It is here that the philosopher expresses his frustration with the contemporary world and urges man to embrace Dionysian energy once more. He refutes European culture since the time of Socrates, arguing that it is one-sidedly Apollonian and prevents man from living in optimistic harmony with the sufferings of life.

A Wall Street Journal best seller! There is a major difference between being a salesperson in business and being in business as a salesperson. Being successful in sales has a lot to do with what's on the inside of a person, and the person's ability to establish and foster loyal relationships.

Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek best-selling author and leader of one of America's top sales training companies, Todd Duncan reveals the 10 most deadly mistakes salespeople make, and offers insight on how to avoid them. Duncan addresses the catastrophic mistakes that are commonly made, such as selling your product before knowing your customer or making unplanned calls on unknown customers, with clarity and directness.

In On the Genealogy of Morals, subtitled "A Polemic", Nietzsche furthers his pursuit of a clarity that is less tainted by imposed prejudices. He looks at the way attitudes towards 'morality' evolved and the way congenital ideas of morality were heavily colored by the Judaic and Christian traditions.

The wonderful second memoir from Susan Duncan, which picks up where Salvation Creek ended. The House at Salvation Creek picks up after Bob and Susan marry and, two years later, move from her Tin Shed into his 'pale yellow house on the high, rough hill', Tarrangaua, built for the iconic Australian poet Dorothea Mackellar.

The Cinnamon Bear is arguably the best holiday series ever developed for radio. First heard in1937, this wonderful Christmas fantasy adventure was created and written by Glanville Heisch (with the help of his wife, Elisabeth) for children of all ages. It all starts with twins Judy and Jimmy Barton just before Christmas. Someone - or something - has taken the "Silver Star" from the top of their Christmas tree. The very Irish teddy bear, Paddy O'Cinnamon, comes to their rescue and tells them that the Crazy Quilt Dragon has taken the star to Maybeland.

This collection of children’s stories offers a mix of some best-loved tales as well as newer favorites. Included are “Puss in Boots”, read by Robby Benson; “A Day at Santa’s Workshop”, read by Betty White; “Elfis, the Elf Who Saved Christmas”, read by Brian Austin Green; “Jack and the Beanstalk”, read by John Ritter; “Peter Pan”, read by Sandy Duncan; and “The Wild Swans” and “The Elves and the Shoemaker”, both read by Michael York.

Before Desirmor came and broke the peace of the Alexidus monarchy with his army of dark beasts, Princess Harmony Alexidus spoke a prophecy of his rise and fall. He would destroy the warriors of the Harven Mountains. He would make the princess his eternally unwilling bride. Then he would wrap the world in a veil of darkness so tight, the people would forget that light ever existed.

It's a hot June morning in a small Midwestern town when fifteen-year-old Shawn Spencer arrives at the church for his best friend Tanner's funeral. Though his drowning was officially ruled an accident, Tanner's sister Jenny swears she saw something rise up from the Carthage Lake to pull the struggling teenager beneath the surface.

The empire that ruled the world is crumbling, and darkness is falling. Cities burn, armies pillage, and warlords struggle for domination. In the shadow of Rome's fall, the land of Britannia is divided and bleeding. Uther Pendragon and his allies journey to the heart of the dying empire, lead great armies, and forge a fragile alliance, the last hope to preserve the fading light of civilization. Amidst the ruins of Roman power and glory, the free peoples of Britannia make their last stand against the forces of darkness.

When having two powers makes you a Super and having none makes you a Normal, having only one makes you a sad half-superpowered freak. It makes you a One. Sixteen-year-old Merrin Grey would love to be able to fly - too bad all she can do is hover. If she could just land an internship at the Biotech Hub, she might finally figure out how to fix herself. She busts her butt in AP Chem and salivates over the Hub's research on the manifestation of superpowers, all in hopes of boosting her chances.

Milly, Jack, and Sara are sent out to hunt a terrifying beast lurking in the waters of the mid-Atlantic as part of a high stakes game show in the not-too-distant future. Who will survive?

Revenge is a dish best served cold, and the angel, Black, has waited nearly ten years to serve up his own brand of vengeance upon Brody West and the Descendants who helped to consign his spirit to Tartarus. Unfortunately, none of the Descendants were aware that Southresh and Anubis managed to release their brother before Grayson Stone's demise at Tidus.

Now that Park is a daily presence in Becca's life, she thought everything would be perfect. But Park gave up everything - his home, his job, and his friends - to be closer to her, and she can't help but worry if she's good enough to keep him happy. After all, there's one very intimate part of a relationship that she hasn't yet given him. But Park doesn't give up easily, and he's determined to make this summer one they'll remember for a lifetime.

Teenage witch-in-training Shiloh Trudell lives in a world where sinister paranormals secretly run amok after sundown. And she hates that she's been chosen to defend Ravenwood against supernatural threats. What's even more dangerous than her new profession is the drool-worthy Trent Donovan, even when she's got bigger problems to deal with...like discovering who put a supernatural hit list on the other teenagers in town.

Lucifer's plan to have his son rule has not been deterred by the conflicts raging among the Descendants and humans. In fact, they have only brought him closer to that goal. As Brody and Oliver and their allies remain a step behind Grayson Stone and the Descendants serving him, new plans emerge that preclude much more than his desire for British power. Stone intends to control all nations, using the United States as his new power base. However, in order to accomplish his goals, Grayson will have to go beyond what he's ever done before and join with Lucifer to become one.