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The Four Talent Giants: National Strategies for Human Resource Development Across Japan, Australia, China, and India (Studies of the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center)
by Gi-Wook ShinThe Asia-Pacific region has seen extraordinary economic achievements. Japan's post-World War II transformation into an economic powerhouse challenging US dominance by the late 1980s was miraculous. China's rise as the world's second-largest economy is one of the 21st century's most stunning stories. India, now a top-five economy by GDP, is rapidly ascending. Despite its small population, Australia ranked among the top ten GDP nations in 1960 and has remained resilient. While cultivating, attracting, and leveraging talent has been crucial to growth in these countries, their approaches have varied widely, reflecting significant cultural, historical, and institutional differences. In this sweeping analysis of talent development strategies, Gi-Wook Shin investigates how these four "talent giants'' achieved economic power and sustained momentum by responding to risks and challenges such as demographic crises, brain drain, and geopolitical tensions. This book offers invaluable insights for policymakers and is essential for scholars, students, and readers interested in understanding the dynamics of talent and economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
The Painter's Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution
by Zara AnishanslinTold through the lives of three remarkable artists devoted to the pursuit of liberty, an illuminating new history of the ideals that fired the American Revolution.The war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies with muskets and bayonets. On both sides of the Atlantic, artists armed with paint, canvas, and wax played an integral role in forging revolutionary ideals. Zara Anishanslin charts the intertwined lives of three such figures who dared to defy the British monarchy: Robert Edge Pine, Prince Demah, and Patience Wright. From London to Boston, from Jamaica to Paris, from Bath to Philadelphia, these largely forgotten patriots boldly risked their reputations and their lives to declare independence.Mostly excluded from formal political or military power, these artists and their circles fired salvos against the king on the walls of the Royal Academy as well as on the battlefields of North America. They used their talents to inspire rebellion, define American patriotism, and fashion a new political culture, often alongside more familiar revolutionary figures such as Benjamin Franklin and Phillis Wheatley. Pine, an award-winning British artist rumored to be of African descent, infused massive history paintings with politics and eventually emigrated to the young United States. Demah, the first identifiable enslaved portrait painter in America, was Pine’s pupil in London before self-emancipating and enlisting to fight for the Patriot cause. And Wright, a Long Island–born wax sculptor who became a sensation in London, loudly advocated for revolution while acting as an informal patriot spy.Illuminating a transatlantic and cosmopolitan world of revolutionary fervor, The Painter’s Fire reveals an extraordinary cohort whose experiences testify to both the promise and the limits of liberty in the founding era.
This Is How We Talk: A Celebration of Disability and Connection
by Jessica Slice Caroline CuppFrom the creators of This Is How We Play is a new jubilant, inclusive, luminously illustrated picture book that celebrates all the ways we communicate with each otherWe sign, write, clap! We tap, stim, scream! So many ways to talk and joke, play and learn and dream. This joyful read-aloud, with an empowering refrain, from disability rights activists Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp, demystifies and respects how disabled people and their families use different forms of communication to connect and show love.Back matter consists of a kid-friendly guide to thinking, learning, and talking about disability and communication; a glossary of the different disabilities represented throughout the book; and a guide for grown-ups on ways to encourage discussions about disabilities with the children in their lives. Throughout, This Is How We Talk centers, affirms, and encourages the disabled children and adults who are already doing the challenging work of advocating for themselves and finding strength in community.
Magical Miniature Worlds: 18 Terrarium Projects for Kids to Make and Grow
by Ben NewellJoin expert Ben Newell and learn how to create your own tiny world in this children’s terrarium book.This plant book for children aged 7-9 offers practical instructions and loads of exciting ideas for making your own terrarium.Ben Newell clearly explains every step of creating your own terrarium, from picking a container to creating a landscape and choosing the right plants. Once you've mastered the basics, you can let your imagination run wild with these miniature gardens that can be grown in anything from fish tanks to spice jars.This gardening book for kids offers: Content made by terrarium expert Ben Newell. 18 terrarium projects that can be made in any space or environment. Clear, practical guidance and step-by-step instructions on how to build a terrarium.A variety of projects that are themed, including a fairy house, alien landscape, and egg hunt.Why not build a prehistoric jungle complete with dinosaurs? Or a delicate fairy garden? Maybe even an alien world? With 18 different projects to inspire you, you'll be filling your shelves in no time. As well as building terrariums, you'll discover how they work, including all about friendly soil creatures and the water cycle. By learning some of the science behind terrariums, you'll make sure that yours thrives.
Etiquette for Lovers and Killers
by Anna Fitzgerald HealyWhat are the chances of receiving a love letter and an engagement ring for a perfect stranger, only to see that same woman murdered the very next day?It&’s 1964 in the tiny town of Eastport, Maine, and Billie McCadie is bored to death. She&’s surrounded by dull people with more manners than sense, and no sign of the intrigue or romance that fill her beloved novels. That is, until an engagement ring and cryptic love letter turn up, addressed to "Gertrude." Until she meets yacht-club handsome Avery Webster. Until the unsettling phone calls and visits from a man in a fedora begin. Until she's one of the last people to see Gertrude alive . . . and the first to see her dead.What follows is an intoxicating cocktail of stalking, blackmail, Jell-O salads, and champagne secrets, all served along the rocky Maine coastline. Everyone is a suspect. Everyone has a secret. And (strangely) everyone has a boat. But who is willing to kiss and tell? As the body count rises and the danger nears, why does Billie feel like she&’s more than just a side character? After yearning to be in the action for so long, would it be terribly unladylike to have some fun of her own?A love letter to uncivilized behavior, Etiquette for Lovers and Killers blends mystery and romance into a witty, twisty, murderous delight that aches for better manners.
The Relaxed Woman: Reclaim Rest and Live an Empowered, Joy-Filled Life
by Nicola Jane HobbsHave you ever met a relaxed woman? Would you like to become one? Psychologist Nicola Jane Hobbs draws on the latest science and extensive therapeutic experience to dispel the myth that relaxing is lazy and show women how to reclaim rest as a path to healing, freedom, and joy.We have become a society of rushing women, overburdened women, exhausted women. Women whose lives are plagued with stress, guilt, and burnout. We try so hard to do it all—to be the perfect partners, mothers, daughters, colleagues, friends—only to end up feeling not good enough, unappreciated, and lonely. But it doesn&’t have to be this way.In The Relaxed Woman, psychologist Nicola Jane Hobbs explores how stress negatively impacts our minds, bodies and relationships, and illuminates a path towards reclaiming relaxation as a form of liberation. Weaving together neuroscience and psychology with inspirational stories from women who are discovering the transformational power of rest for themselves, Nicola guides us on a journey to becoming relaxed women: women who have untangled their sense of worth from their productivity, who can rest without guilt and anxiety, who trust their intuitions, honor their needs, and live by their deepest values.Filled with simple rest rituals we can weave into our busy lives, healing practices to help regulate our nervous systems, and practical strategies to support us in navigating the unavoidable stressors of life, The Relaxed Woman is an empowering, restful guide for all of us who long to live more joyful, authentic lives. Because we deserve more than being constantly exhausted. We deserve to be relaxed women, women who know our worth and our power—women who, together, can change the world.
The Spirit of Love
by Lauren KateFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Kate comes a magical time-slip love triangle about a man split into two—one version young and carefree, the other suave but jaded—and one woman&’s quest to reunite his broken pieces.Two loves. One soul. One choice.Fenny&’s got that boss glow. Not only did she just have the best sex of her life, but she&’s finally about to direct the TV show she&’s been a screenwriter on for ten years. Only one thing could floor her—finding out she&’s been replaced by a hotshot director named Jude. Wait, no. Two things. Jude looks exactly like the guy who just turned her bones to jelly. Same dimples, same eyes, but he looks older and has a sadness Fenny wants to fix.Last weekend, Fenny met Sam when he movie-style rescued her from a storm on Catalina Island. Here he is again, just … different. Can Sam and Jude be the same man? And if they are, will Fenny&’s love be enough to put him back together?
Tyger
by SF SaidIn this thrilling fantasy, two kids and a mystical tyger must save a divided world on the brink of destruction. A thought-provoking alternate history adventure with the epic sweep and imaginative wonder of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series.2023 British Book Awards Children's Fiction Book of the YearThere are three doors that I may show you. You will find a different kind of power behind each one...Adam has found something incredible in a rubbish dump in London. A mysterious, mythical, magical animal. A tyger. And the tyger is in danger.Adam and his friend Zadie are determined to help, but it isn't just the tyger's life at stake. Their whole world is on the verge of destruction. Can they learn to use their powers before it's too late?With stunning black-and-white illustrations from award-winning illustrator Dave McKean, this compelling and thoughtful story is set in an alternate world where the British Empire still exists.
Save Me (Maxton Hall)
by Mona KastenThe first book in the international bestselling Maxton Hall series—now an Amazon Prime streaming series—in English for the first time.They come from different worlds, and yet they are meant for each other.Money, glamour, luxury, power—Ruby Bell couldn&’t be less interested in these things if she tried. After being awarded a scholarship to one of England&’s most prestigious and expensive private schools, Maxton Hall, all she wants is to keep her head down, work hard, and get accepted to Oxford. She keeps her distance from everyone, especially the arrogant, rich, and extremely handsome James Beaufort, ringleader of the school&’s party boys. When Ruby discovers a scandalous secret about the Beauforts, she is suddenly on James&’s radar. It only gets worse when James is forced to work with her to plan the school's annual gala. Yet the more time they spend together, the more they realize they share much more than they thought.Falling for James Beaufort was never part of her plan, yet Ruby can&’t help but let her feelings sweep her away. But James must make a decision for himself: will he choose what&’s expected of him, or what he feels for her?Amazon, Prime Video, and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc., or its affiliates.
Pretty Girl County
by Lakita Wilson"Irresistibly fun and authentic, Pretty Girl County is a luminous showcase of community, friendship, love in all its complexities, and the ways we blaze our own paths. A sparkling, must-read delight!"—Julian Winters, award-winning author of Right Where I Left YouThe glitz of Gossip Girl meets the hustle of Leah Johnson's You Should See Me in a Crown in this charming and hilarious story of ex-BFFs from PG County, Maryland, perfect for fans of Joya Goffney and Elise Bryant.Girls like Reya Samuels always come from Prince George&’s County. Reya is rich and she&’s not afraid to show it—she wears designer clothes, drives a custom pink Audi, and lives in a neighborhood tucked behind a fancy cast iron gate. She works hard, but she can get anything she wants with a snap.Sommer Watkins is from Seat Pleasant, where the cast iron gates are significantly smaller—and attached to the windows, where most folks are still trying to make ends meet. Every day for Sommer is a hustle, working at her dad&’s bookstore, and using her art skills to scrounge up enough scholarship money for her dream school, Spelman.Reya and Sommer used to be BFFs—back when Reya lived in Seat Pleasant, too. Now the girls are from different stratospheres—but when Reya desperately needs help to prove to FIT admissions officers that she has what it takes to make it in fashion, the only person who can help is Sommer. Reya promises to help Sommer in return—she&’ll pay her for her services, helping Sommer afford the school her parents can&’t.As the girls work together, slowly they begin to trust each other again. But when new relationships push them both, and Sommer&’s dad&’s bookstore is suddenly in danger of closing, old wounds bubble up. Can the girls find a way to repair their friendship and stay true to themselves along the way?
The Peculiar Gift of July: A Novel
by Ashley ReamWith a dash of magic and a cast of oddball, small-town characters, this feel-good novel explores forgiveness, family, and the sense of humor it takes to live with the ones we love the most.Ebey&’s End is a small town on an island off the Pacific coast, reachable only by ferry (assuming the gods are with you and it&’s not a Tuesday). It&’s a comfortable, familiar (but okay, fine, sometimes lonely) life for its resident grocer Anita Odom. That is, until fourteen-year-old July shows up on her doorstep.Taking in the recently orphaned daughter of an estranged cousin had not been on Anita&’s to-do list. In fact, it&’s a terrible idea. Anita is ill-suited, ill-prepared, and absolutely certain the entire enterprise will end in disaster—for both of them.From the moment she arrives, July seems to &“know&” what each customer at the Island Grocery needs. They&’re small things: a housekeeping magazine slipped into old Mr. Daly&’s basket or a coconut cream pie pressed into the hands of Pastor Chet. But one by one, these gifts start to change the lives of nearly everyone in town in ways much larger than they—or July—could have imagined.It's not long before secrets are exposed and questions emerge, and everyone in Ebey&’s End has to open their hearts a little wider to make room for it all.
All for the Game
by Heather BuchtaFriday Night Lights meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder in this juicy, mind-twisting thriller about football, romance, and the cost of playing the game.In Texas, football is life.For Finn Geringer, it&’s a ticket to a better future. Transferring to East Pages High, Finn hopes to secure a college scholarship and a chance to provide for his grandmother. In this town where football reigns supreme, East Pages seems perfect. Until it&’s not.Finn&’s girlfriend, Megan, notices rival players absent from games. As she digs deeper, her life becomes increasingly dangerous: Mysterious cars tail her, strangers issue threats, and she&’s sure someone&’s been in her bedroom. Is it her imagination, or is East Pages hiding a dark secret?Meanwhile, Finn&’s cousin, Brit, the head cheerleader, revels in the perks of popularity and the prestige of attending a renowned sports school. But when a football player dies, she learns that her peers are purposely keeping her in the dark. Is her popularity an illusion?Finn must choose between pursuing his dreams or uncovering the truth. As he, Brit, and Megan unravel the team&’s mysteries, they face a powerful force determined to protect the school&’s legacy at all costs. From veteran author Heather Buchta comes a gripping second-guessing game of suspicion and paranoia, romance and reputation, and the lengths people will go to protect who—and what—they love.
A Bookseller in Madrid: A Novel
by Mario EscobarHow can the words of the past help heal the horror of the present?For as long as she can remember, Barbara Spiel has always found solace in books. Born in Germany and having come of age in a tumultuous era, she flees her home country as the Nazis rise to power in the early 1930s. Her destination? Madrid. There she's determined to realize her long-held dream of opening a bookshop and creating a safe haven for young idealists and independent thinkers to come together to transform the world.Yet Spain isn't immune from its own troubles. The winds of change are blowing through both city and countryside, and it's impossible to predict what will happen. When the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War puts Barbara and everyone around her in peril--including the Spanish Socialist parliamentarian she's fallen deeply in love with--the terror and hatred seem all too familiar. It's like Germany all over again, only with its own cast of extremist characters.Hounded simultaneously by Stalinist checas, Francoist Facists, and the German Gestapo, Barbara fights to keep her bookstore the safe haven that she's always imagined it would be. But with war brewing both inside Spain and outside its borders throughout the entirety of Europe--and beyond--Barbara isn't sure who exactly she can trust, or if people really are who they claim to be.A story told with tremendous heart and astonishing historical accuracy, A Bookseller in Madrid is ultimately a story about dreams--dreaming with courage when nothing seems to make sense, and dreaming with hope when words printed on a page are all you can hold on to.
The Bible, Simplified: Learn the Story, Live the Story
by Zach WindahlGo from feeling lost with the Bible to becoming confident in your faith.Feeling overwhelmed and confused by the Bible? Bestselling author Zach Windahl breaks down its entire storyline in The Bible, Simplified, making Scripture clear, accessible, and life-changing so you can gain confidence in your faith.You want to understand the Bible and feel a deeper connection to God, but busyness, relationships, and everyday distractions seem to crowd out Bible reading most days. Not to mention it&’s hard to know where to start—and deep down, you might even wonder if the Bible is relevant to your modern life. It&’s overwhelming. It&’s confusing. And it&’s easy to feel frustrated on your faith journey. Too often, you find yourself walking away from reading Scripture, feeling lost instead of encouraged, something Zach Windahl experienced firsthand. Even though he grew up going to church, his Bible often remained on the shelf. It wasn&’t until he discovered the joy of reading the Bible that he became passionate about helping others do the same. In his relatable and easy-to-read style, Zach has simplified Scripture to help you—especially if you&’re a new Christian—understand the Bible&’s message in a way that&’s approachable and life-changing. In The Bible, Simplified, you will learn how to:Understand the entire storyline of the BibleGain clarity and confidence in your faithIncorporate the Bible&’s teachings into your daily life If you&’re feeling lost with Scripture, this book will be your guide. You no longer need to be confused, disconnected, and overwhelmed in your faith. Take the first step to understanding God&’s story—and your remarkable role in it.
Celebrate Recovery Volumes 1-4 Participant's Guide Updated Edition, The Journey Begins: A Program for Implementing a Christ-Centered Recovery Ministry in Your Church (Celebrate Recovery)
by John BakerThe Proven, Groundbreaking Recovery CurriculumThe Celebrate Recovery Participant's Guide, Volumes 1–4 Updated Edition now combines all four volumes of The Journey Begins study guides for the essential tool to your personal recovery journey. In the complete twenty-five lessons of The Journey Begins, you will experience all eight of the recovery principles from the Beatitudes developed by John Baker in the Celebrate Recovery program:In Volume One: Stepping Out of Denial into God's Grace, you will experience the first three of the eight recovery principles.In Volume Two: Taking an Honest and Spiritual Inventory, you will experience an in-depth look at the fourth principle in the recovery process.In Volume Three: Getting Right with God, Yourself, and Others, you will move through principles four through six in the recovery process.In Volume Four: Growing in Christ While Helping Others, you will work through the final two principles on the road to recovery. More than just maintenance, principles seven and eight will help you prevent relapse and give you the necessary tools to help others in their recovery process.By working through the lessons and exercises found in each of the four volumes of the Participant's Guide for The Journey Begins, you will begin to experience the true peace and serenity you have been seeking, restore and develop stronger relationships with others and with God, and find freedom from life's hurts, hang-ups, and habits.
Celebrate Recovery Volumes 5-8 Participant's Guide Updated Edition, The Journey Continues: A Program for Implementing a Christ-Centered Recovery Ministry in Your Church (Celebrate Recovery)
by John Baker Johnny BakerThe Revolutionary Recovery CurriculumThe Celebrate Recovery Participant's Guide, Volumes 5–8 Updated Edition now combines all four volumes in this revolutionary second step study curriculum designed to be used after completing the Celebrate Recovery Participant's Guide, Volumes 1–4. In the twenty-five lessons of The Journey Continues, you will experience Christ-centered and biblically based studies filled with brand new acrostics, deeper questions, and more helpful Bible verses created by John Baker and Johnny Baker.In Volume Five: Moving Forward in God's Grace, you will focus on a deeper study of the first three of eight recovery principles.In Volume Six: Asking God to Grow My Character, you will focus on a deeper study of the fourth recovery principle.In Volume Seven: Honoring God by Making Repairs, you will focus on a deeper study of principles four through six of the recovery process.In Volume Eight: Living Out the Message of Christ, you will focus on a deeper study of the final two principles on the road to recovery.By working through the lessons and exercises found in each of the four volumes of the Participant's Guide for The Journey Continues you will find a deeper sense of true peace and serenity. Continue to restore and develop stronger relationships with others and with God, and find deeper freedom from life's hurts, hang-ups, and habits.
Celebrate Recovery Leader's Guide, Revised and Updated: A Program for Implementing a Christ-Centered Recovery Ministry in Your Church (Celebrate Recovery)
by John BakerA recovery program based on 8 principles from the BeatitudesIn this revised and newly-updated handbook for leaders, there is a way the church can help the wounded move beyond their hurts, hang-ups, and habits to experience the forgiveness of Christ. Celebrate Recovery helps the church fulfill its role as Christ's healing agent. You don't have to lead alone. To lead people forward in spiritual, physical, and emotional restoration is to walk in the footsteps of Christ. And that's why the Celebrate Recovery Leader's Guide is so important.With everything you need to encourage lasting life-change, the newly updated handbook is the best way to facilitate Celebrate Recovery in your church and help people look forward to a whole new future.The Celebrate Recovery Leader's Guide includes:A Celebrate Recovery start-up strategyA clear, easy-to-follow formatStep-by-step instructions for each meetingGuide for conducting leader trainingTeaching notes for the twenty-five lessons of The Journey Begins (Participant's Guide, volumes 1–4)Overview of the twenty-five lessons of The Journey Continues (Participant's Guide, volumes 5–8)Updated NIV Bible References Along with a willing heart, this handbook is invaluable for leading men and women forward in complete restoration and transformation through Christ.
License to Grill: 100 BBQ Recipes for Your Eyes Only
by The Coastal KitchenInnovative recipes? Check. Expert tips? Double-check. Whether you're a novice griller or a seasoned pitmaster, this book has something sizzling just for you!Picture this: You, apron on, spatula in hand, the grill fired up, surrounded by family and friends, the mouthwatering smell of something amazing just waiting to be put on the table. This is your go-to grilling guide with juicy burgers, succulent steaks, perfectly charred veggies, and delectable seafood. From low-and-slow to quick-and-easy recipes that put dinner on the table on busy weeknights, you can take your BBQ game to a whole new level.Inside you&’ll find:Over 100 appetizers, sides, and mains that will keep you and your guests around for hoursUnique sauces, rubs, and marinadesDelicious vegetarian dishes to please all palatesTips and tricks to maximize flavor for your favorite cutsIt&’s time to embrace your license to grill. Your next culinary mission awaits!
Spritz!: Cheers to 100+ Refreshing, Sparkling Cocktails
by The Coastal KitchenAdd some sparkle to your drink repertoire with Spritz!From classic spritzes to innovative, bubbly blends, every page invites you to explore new flavors and techniques. Craft a flawless spritz for a sun-soaked afternoon with friends and mix up a sparkling cocktail to add some extra shimmer to your evening gatherings and holiday parties. Each recipe is crafted to bring a burst of refreshment and fun into your glass. With step-by-step instructions and tips for perfecting your bubbly beverages, you&’ll be mixing up masterpieces in no time.Limoncello Spritz—zesty, sweet, and perfect for summer eveningsElderflower Fizz—floral and refreshing, ideal for garden partiesChampagne Mojito—minty, bubbly twist on a classicSparkling Negroni—bold and bittersweet with an effervescent finishRaspberry Prosecco Fizz—fruity and festive, great for celebrationsElevate your gatherings with a splash of sparkle—cheers to making every occasion extraordinary!
God's Love for Today: 100 Devotions to Draw You Closer to God (The Perfect Christian Devotional Gifts for Women and Men)
by Jack CountrymanFind purpose and comfort as you encounter God's love anew each day.God's love is one of the most frequently mentioned topics in the Bible. In God's Love for Today, bestselling author Jack Countryman reveals all the ways Scripture shows the promise of God&’s love and how that love can replace the emptiness of your life. Once you have accepted that love and, in turn show that love to others, you become the light of Christ's salvation to those around you.In 100 short entries, you'll learn:The many ways your love can overflow to othersWhat it really means to "love God with all our heart, all our soul, and all our mind"The secret to staying spiritually healthyWhy your actions speak louder than your wordsThe importance of setting aside your own agenda and choosing to serve others Encouraged by the love of Jesus, inspired by His example, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, you will find the capacity to love God and the people around you more deeply than ever.
Salads: The Ultimate Cookbook (Ultimate Cookbooks)
by The Coastal Kitchen Alejandra Diaz-ImlahTransform your salads from a side dish to the star of your dining table with 250+ vibrant recipes in this comprehensive guide. Say goodbye to store-bought dressings and hello to fresh, customizable options. With salads inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, Asia, the Americas, and beyond, you&’ll learn to incorporate herbs and spices to create dishes that are both familiar and refreshingly new. Master the art of homemade dressings and vinaigrettes with easy-to-follow recipes that will elevate your salads with a burst of flavor.Inside you&’ll find:300 healthy and satisfying recipes, from detoxifying greens to protein-packed power bowlsExpert tips and techniques for selecting the best produce, combining textures and flavors for maximum impact, and strategies to make preparation quick and effortlessBeautiful, full-color photography to showcase the beauty and range of ingredientsDiverse dishes with innovative uses of grains, fruits, and proteinsAccommodations for dietary preferences and restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb optionsThis collection of recipes is a testament to the endless possibilities that come from tossing simple ingredients with creativity. Redefine what a salad can be with this ultimate cookbook.
The Moon Moved In
by Sue SoltisTHREE STARRED REVIEWS What would happen if the moon moved in next door? A funny and original story about an unexpected friendship, the essential role of the moon, and our power to connect, even from far away. “Perfectly captures the curiosity and delight of a child’s mind. Adults could learn a thing or two.”—Aaron Becker, author-illustrator of Caldecott Honor–winning picture book JourneyWhen the Moon moves into the long-empty house next door, all the rooms fill up with light—and Stella finally has a friend. But without the Moon in orbit, the world is going topsy-turvy. The tides stop, and the Earth has a new wobble. Stella worries, but the Moon just wants to stay and garden. Can Stella convince the Moon that life on Earth needs the Moon back in orbit? And what will become of her wish for a friend next door?EDUCATIONAL AND HEARTWARMING: This deeply felt story of an unusual friendship also celebrates the Moon’s role in the natural workings of the world. Fun facts about the moon's impact on our planet’s environment, animals, and humans are included at the front and back of the book! PRIORITIZING THE PLANET: Stella realizes that even though she loves having her friend close, the consequences are too significant. She learns to prioritize her planet over herself, supporting Moon in returning to his place in the sky and resuming his role. But she also learns that Moon is never far away! ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WORLD: This clever moon book for kids features a scientifically minded female protagonist who loves the Earth’s smallest creatures, is concerned for everyone’s well-being, and is interested in space. BEAUTIFUL, INSPIRING GIFT: Perfect for future scientists, aspiring astronomers, moon lovers, bug lovers, and budding gardeners—as well as anyone looking for a new friend. Perfect for: Anyone who loves the moon Kids who enjoy science facts and learning about the environment Parents and educators looking for picture books with astronomical or STEM themes Readers interested in stories with strong themes of friendship and social-emotional learning
Marvel Super Graphic: A Visual Guide to the Marvel Comics Universe (Marvel)
by Tim LeongMarvel Super Graphic is a delightfully entertaining and fresh look at the Marvel comics universe through the mighty metrics of colorful infographics.How many stomach-soothing tablets would Galactus need if he ate the Earth? Clobber versus smash: Who won each fight between the Thing and the Hulk? How worthy is each individual who has hefted Thor’s hammer? Which Marvel heroes play musical instruments? What’s on the Kingpin’s mind? Author and designer Tim Leong has creatively visualized dozens of deep dive data points and witty "I wonder" subjects ranging from character speed rankings to the length Mister Fantastic can stretch before it hurts to the overlapping stories of the Spider-Verse. Through playful and informative pie charts, bar graphs, Venn diagrams, scatter plots, timelines, story arc guides, and more, Marvel Super Graphic shines a fun and fascinating new light on beloved comics, characters, and Marvel history. © 2024 MARVELDYNAMIC GRAPHICS & MIND-BLOWING CONCEPTS: Page after page reveals wide-ranging and fascinating topics such as:A map of Marvel’s fictional countries and kingdomsWhat color is your Hulk? (Green, grey, red, blue, purple . . .)Avengers Assemble: A guide to teams and membersMarvel’s magical book club of mystic tomesClassic catchphrases, classifiedVisualizations of key story arcs including The House of M, Daredevil: Born Again, Secret Wars, Days of Future Past, and more
The Promises of Giants: How YOU can fill the leadership void --THE SUNDAY TIMES HARDBACK NON-FICTION & BUSINESS BESTSELLER--
by John Amaechi"THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL BOOKS EVER WRITTEN ABOUT LEADERSHIP." Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN and host of the TED podcast WorkLife*** THE SUNDAY TIMES HARDBACK NON-FICTION & BUSINESS BESTSELLER ****** PORCHLIGHT AWARDS: BEST LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY BOOK ***The Promises of Giants is for anyone who aspires to make a difference. Over fourteen promises, it intertwines personal anecdotes with the latest research to provide practical, proven tips and strategies to empower you to maximize your own potential and inspire others. It is a how-to guide for winning, rooted in the belief that the most unlikely of people, in the most improbable of circumstances, can become extraordinary. We have never needed people with the skill and will to collaborate to create a better world more than now. We need people who are willing to fill the leadership void. People who will embrace the influence they have. People who believe in improving society and workplace culture - not only because it makes life better, but because it is proven to yield positive results. We need more leaders.SEE WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE PROMISES OF GIANTS:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A truly outstanding book"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An absolutely wonderful book"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I have no words that would adequately express my gratitude to John Amaechi OBE for writing such an amazing book"
Steering the Senate: The Emergence of Party Organization and Leadership, 1789–2024
by Steven S. Smith Gerald GammThe Senate majority and minority leaders stand at the pinnacle of American national government – as important to Congress as the speaker of the House. However, the invention of Senate floor leadership has, until now, been entirely unknown. Providing a sweeping account of the emergence of party organization and leadership in the US Senate, Steering the Senate is the first-ever study to examine the development of the Senate's main governing institutions. It argues that three forces – party competition, intraparty factionalism, and entrepreneurship – have driven innovation in the Senate. The book details how the position of floor leader was invented in 1890 and then strengthened through the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Drawing on the full history of the Senate, this book immediately becomes the authoritative source for understanding the institutional development of the Senate – uncovering the origins of the Senate party caucuses, steering committees, and floor leadership.