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Al Griot tells this African tale based on an ancient myth from Burkina Faso like one of the traditional African bards, the griots. It is about the virtues of perseverance and courage: the hunter's luck awaits the one who acquires these virtues. With drums, rattles, the fruits of the flame tree and all kinds of percussion, the story of Zankolon, the good-for-nothing, comes to life as if it had really happened...

The concept of beating markets is just a lot of hype. Successful investors don't find "alpha," they find value - and that's what this book helps you do. Chris Schelling explains why strategies based on "beating the markets" are doomed to failure and provides a simple three-step framework for making better investment decisions: Behavior (smart thinking), Process (smart habits), Organization (smart governance).

Ganz in der Tradition der Griots, der afrikanischen Barden, erzählt Al Zanabili diese mythische, gleichwohl modern anmutende Erzählung aus Burkina Faso. Sie handelt vom Wert der Beharrlichkeit und des Mutes: wer diese Tugenden erwirbt, dem winkt das Glück des Jägers. Mit Trommeln, Rasseln, den Früchten des Flammenbaumes und allerlei Perkussion wird die Geschichte von Zankolon, dem Taugenichts, so lebendig, als wäre sie tatsächlich geschehen.

American-born Margaret Mansour wants nothing more than to rekindle the struggling 20-year marriage to her Palestinian husband, Ahmed — but not if it means uprooting their home and children in America and moving halfway across the world. Young and ambitious Alison Mansour has a degree in Near East Studies, but her American education and Syrian background are of no use when her new marriage begins to crumble under the weight of cultural and religious differences.

While the Bible is enough to take us to heaven, knowing history helps us live more wisely on our way. George Orwell observed in 1984 that those who pay attention to history have the potential to influence the future. Stuck in the Present offers a grounding in historical consciousness that allows us to better navigate the daily bombardment of information. Amnesia about the past makes us vulnerable to the shackles of modern-day hucksters who try to convince us that the present is all that matters.

Told through the voice of a canine narrator, Wûf is a surrealist wartime love story set in Turkey in the 1990s. The novel follows Mikasa, a street dog who recounts a tale of tragic wartime love at a kennel where he finds solace in storytelling and cigarettes. A book that took the Turkish literary world by storm, Kemal Varol’s Wûf tackles universal themes of love and loss with both humor and pathos.

Children are experts at asking us the trickiest of questions - and there’s a good reason for that. They have an innate desire to learn about the world around them. Their brains are growing and developing, and every new nugget of information helps them along that journey. The human brain thirsts for logic, patterns, and facts, and when children are young, they’re slurping up all that information to develop their understanding of the world.

In case you haven’t heard much about podcasting, let me tell you a little bit about it and how it’s commonly used by business professionals. Think of podcasting as somewhat like a radio talk show, only podcasts aren’t typically broadcast live. They are usually prerecorded, edited, and then uploaded. Sometimes they can be live shows that are recorded and uploaded later, but that’s far less common. Podcasts can be set to download automatically by fans of that podcast and can be listened to anytime, from any location, as long as internet is available.

Virtual meet-ups are a great way to connect with friends and family, regardless of distance or how busy life can be. With the current climate, being able to contact family through video conference services has become even more important. But here’s the problem: Video-conferencing can seem rather intimidating at first, especially if you haven’t used it often, if at all. 

Love cats? Learn lot of fun cat trivia in this cute cat fun facts book. Cats facts for kids and adults.

Will Joey, a little gray kangaroo, ever find his mum’s pouch in a mob? Find out in this fun story of friendship - sprinkled with Australian words.

You’re about to discover a proven strategy for how to become more productive with your time and at the same time, stop feeling overwhelmed! If this sounds difficult or you think it's not possible for you, don't worry, we'll go through step-by-step techniques to help you get, and stay, motivated. Because if you can stay motivated, nothing can stop you!

Join Sofia and her best friend Rachel as they help rescue a Southern Sea otter that is alone and in danger. Sofia's brother Marco is also there to help along with guidance from Monterey Bay Aquarium marine biologists. As the story develops, you will learn how sea otters came to be on the endangered species list, what is being done to help restore their population, and the current sea otter "family" at Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Dawes has watched over and protected his asset for three years while secretly loving Sefa, his asset’s alluring sister. Their whirlwind affair requires discretion and caution and only allows them to be their authentic selves when they are alone, in remote locations. Their trysts take them to numerous places around the globe. As his love for Sefa grows, Dawes finds it increasingly difficult to carry on their duplicitous affair. What will it take for Dawes to choose love over career? 

A young man growing up on a farm decides to become a missionary after having an experience that delivered him.

Invading troops with a deadly virus. A young man fighting for his life. Will flesh-eating monsters run out the clock on America’s future? Northern California, 1985. Former high school quarterback Leo Cecchino sacrificed his dreams for his family. Unfulfilled by the daily grind of their ailing farm, he can’t help but feel resentment. But he’s soon redirecting his smoldering frustration into battle rage when his small town is invaded by bloodthirsty Russians armed with a zombie virus. Can Leo snatch victory from the undead jaws of defeat?

Most people know Al Basile as a musician: A singer-songwriter and cornetist who has had a long career in blues circles and whose discography as a solo artist is extensive and internationally celebrated. His work with blues great Duke Robillard has led to his participation in two Grammy nominated projects under Duke's name, and he has six nominations as best horn player by the Blues Music Foundation; Mid-Century Modern, his 2016 release was nominated as best contemporary blues album.

Depicting a family’s growth over the generations through various activities and milestones, marriage is presented as a special way for experiencing love, complementarity, and a deepening dependency upon God’s loving help. It subtly notes how marriage preparation is meant to start many years before courting does.

Sarah and Lisa go for a walk for fresh air. They play a game trying to count from one to 10 using things they notice on the walk. The game makes the walk more fun. During the walk, the girls show caution crossing the street as they were taught. They enjoy nature's beauty, while staying safe. The fun walk ends in a lovely surprise.

Author and sportscaster Al Ainsworth documents the remarkable dedication of an ordinary man overcoming extraordinary odds. Showing much more of the coach than his well-publicized gameplay, Ainsworth reveals an inspirational account of the incredible impact a single person can have.