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Carl Barks’s stories of the Junior Woodchucks starring Huey, Dewey, and Louie — written and penciled by Barks with finishes by internationally acclaimed Duck artist Dan Jippes — debut in this volume! Other stories include: When Gyro Gearloose invents a ten-story-tall Donald Duck balloon — bigger than anything ever seen at the Macy’s Parade! — Donald decides to take a ride. But Gyro’s “new balloon gas” is stronger than he thought...
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The Defining Decade for the #Adulting generation-a book that blends storytelling and data to unpack the choices we make in our twenties, why they matter, and how to turn those critical years into a launchpad for the life you want.
We tend to think of our twenties as a playground for life: A time for low-consequence experimentation and delaying big decisions. But the truth is that while you're muddling through those years-exploring new cities, dating...
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In Boysie's Horn, social historian, radio host, producer, journalist, and novelist Steven Leech highlights the influence of one of America's greatest jazz educators, Boysie Lowrie, in making African American Wilmington, Delaware a launchpad for national performers like vibraphonist Lem Winchester, trumpeter Clifford Brown, and vocalist Betty Roché. Reaching back to the turn of the twentieth century, Leech traces the social foundation and dynamic...
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Step into the vibrant world of fashion with this guide, tailored for those who envision a future woven from the very fabric of style and creativity. This book is a compass for navigating the fashion industry's vast landscape, offering a map for those seeking to carve out a career amidst its illustrious ranks. Dive deep into the intricacies of textile science, the nuances of trend forecasting, and the strategies behind iconic branding. Learn how to...
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An oil & gas industry expert breaks down America's energy situation, and how Americans can get involved to help develop an energy plan.
It's time for an energy revolution! Gasoline prices have been rising, and oil supply disruptions are in question. This is old news, yet nothing has been done to change it. That is because it takes people like you stepping up and getting involved, and Mark A. Stansberry is here to show you how.
In his latest book,...
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The jargony world of finance can be intimidating to an outsider-a fact that leads to too many people sitting on the sidelines and miss out on ways to maximize their savings. Julia Cancro knows money-but she's not a finance person. Here, she delivers a beginners' guide that's straightforward and jargon-free-more like talking to a friend than reading a finance book-that answers the question, What should I do with my money besides keep it in cash? A...
47) Colony Mars
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This second Colony Mars omnibus contains Books 4, 5, and 6.
Jezero City (Colony Four Mars): When a colonist dies in tragic circumstances, just a few sols before a major terraforming experiment, Dr. Jann Malbec begins to suspect that all is not what it seems.
Surface Tension (Colony Five Mars): In the midst of the most devastating dust storm in the history of Mars, the survival of the half million people who call it home hangs in the balance.
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview:
#1 In 1961, President John F. Kennedy committed the United States to landing a man on the Moon by the end of the decade. The Soviet Union was close to landing its own crew on the Moon, which mattered because the nation that landed the first men on the Moon would win the Space Race and be in position to land a man on the Moon first.
#2 Borman was in charge of testing...
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This timeline comprises one thousand significant dates for global Christianity. It includes events across all inhabited continents (and also in Antarctica and outer space), emphasizing those occurring in the non-Western world. The detailed annotations on each date are intended as provocative "ignition points" to spark historical curiosity, functioning as "launchpads" into further exploration in global Christianity. For example:
-739: What did the...
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A writer's mind should always be open to receive new and exciting ideas. There is a universe of ideas and concepts, that are waiting to be explored and developed into great ideas. A simple idea has the potential to be used in so many ways. In this book you will find that I have taken one idea and developed into a variety of literary works. A single idea can be presented as a story, a poem or as an article.There are a large number of poems, stories...
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Across five decades and counting, New Zealand-born singer/songwriter and Crowded House founder Neil Finn has become one of the best-loved figures in popular music, crafting enough hits along the way-'Weather With You', 'Locked Out', 'I Got You', 'Fall At Your Feet', 'It's Only Natural', and of course 'Don't Dream It's Over'-to forge his very own one-man Great Antipodean Songbook.
One fateful day in April 1977, teenage Neil received a transcontinental...
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In a world overcrowded with labels, don't allow your identity to be defined by other people. Learn how to take back your power, choose to feed the aspects of your identity that serve you, and let go of those that don't.
You Belong Here offers a new framework for individuals to define how they want to be seen, heard, and valued on their own terms. Further, it serves as a launchpad for organizational leaders and culture builders to create safe spaces...
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Discover the seminal book on turning your internship experience into a career-building launchpad for your future. Author Eric Woodard, who got his start as a star intern in the White House, has mentored hundreds of interns as they transition in their careers to something bigger and better. In these pages he lays out the basics of the internship game, the questions to ask when applying, and the best courses of action for turning an internship into...
54) Cábala: La guía definitiva para los principiantes que desean comprender la cábala hermética y judía
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Do you find yourself drawn to the mystical Kabbalah?
Are you a beginner, seeking to understand what this wonderful, Kabbalistic way of life is all about?
Perhaps you're seeking more information about Jewish mysticism?
Whatever the case, this book will show you the very basics about Kabbalah, the essential philosophies that form the foundations of Jewish mysticism, and how you can apply this knowledge to your life.
In this book, you'll learn:What...
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"When parents are told their child has a learning disability, they need more information. Thinking Differently is just the resource to meet that need. David Flink, leader of Eye to Eye, a national mentoring program for children with learning differences, explains each learning disability in layman's terms to prepare parents to speak knowledgeably with teachers about their child's specific challenges..."--
56) Battleground: Nova Scotia: The British, French, and First Nations at War in the Northeast 1675-1760
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The colonial wars that raged in northeastern America from 1688 until 1760 pitted France, her colonists in New France and Acadia, and her aboriginal First Nations allies against the might of the British Empire, her colonists, militias, and aboriginal allies. One of the most frequently contested areas during these conflicts were the French colony of Acadia and, after its capture by Great Britain in 1710, the new British colony of Nova Scotia. Acadia...
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Early childhood learning is a critical launchpad for every student's social, emotional, and intellectual growth. With What About Us?, you will discover how to achieve the full potential of PreK—2 classrooms through proven best practices aligned to the PLC at Work® process. Learn how to work in collaborative teams to determine essential standards, design assessments, monitor student progress, and more. Use this resource to ensure every early childhood...
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You have the TIME. Do you have the ENERGY? You've done everything you can to save time. Every productivity tip, every life hack," every time management technique. But the more time you save, the less time you have. The more overwhelmed, stressed, exhausted you feel. Time management" is squeezing blood from a stone. Introducing a new approach to productivity. Instead of struggling to get more out of your time, start effortlessly getting more out of...
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Are you tired of starting your day feeling groggy and disoriented? Do you long for a way to wake up with clarity, positivity, and a spring in your step? Can you imagine a morning routine where you greet the day with open arms, ready to embrace its opportunities and challenges?
The journey to transforming your mornings and experiencing a daily dose of positivity and inspiration begins with the Good Morning Guided Meditation.
Can you picture a morning...
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"Revival Flames: Igniting the Glory Within" is a compelling journey into the heart of spiritual awakening, calling believers to a deeper connection with God's glory. This transformative book delves into the essence of revival, not as a historical event but as a living, breathing movement in the lives of Christians today.
The author passionately advocates for a radical shift from religious norms to a dynamic, Spirit-led existence. Through a series...