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From the acclaimed Ojibwe author and professor Anton Treuer comes an essential book of questions and answers for Native and non-Native young readers alike. Ranging from "Why is there such a fuss about nonnative people wearing Indian costumes for Halloween?" to "Why is it called a 'traditional Indian fry bread taco'?" to "What's it like for natives who don't look native?" to "Why are Indians so often imagined rather than understood?", and beyond, Everything...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is publishing a monthly series of e-only essays to correspond with Katherine Paterson's two-year term as the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. The subjects of the essays include: writing and literature for young people, the wonder and imagination found within great books, common questions novice writers ask, and Katherine's own personal experiences throughout her historic career.
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What happens when all of your children move out? This collection of poetry is a healing journey in self-discovery. It takes the reader through various stages of grief, insight, hope, and new beginnings. A poignant, inspired, and assured debut collection which transfixes the reader while resonating deeply. The authenticity of these poems reveals the real experiences and raw emotions one feels when their child has moved on. The writing is emotive and...
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2023
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Written by sound healing practitioners and educators, Seasons of Sound is an inspiring yet practical resource for beginners, enthusiasts, and experienced sound practitioners alike. Whether you wish to incorporate sound healing into your home meditation practice or seek support for leading large sound baths, Seasons of Sound is here to empower and guide you. In addition to a comprehensive look at the foundations of sound healing, singing bowls, and...
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2023.
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The author takes us on a journey of discovery of the afterlife amidst the chilling drama of an aggressive draft board, a protest march against the Vietnam war, canoeing a white-water river, climbing a water tower, hanging by a leg from a 185-foot waterfall, and threats to the people most dear to him. This story is about the poetry of life as it leads to the purpose of our mission. It evolves into an intervention from an otherworldly source that affirms...
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2019.
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A friendship between a youong professor and his student, a shy coed, begins after a most unusual incident. The time is the late 1950s in the conservative South. How would their connection impact her life? How would he influence her quest for knowledge and understanding of humans?
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As human beings, our limited foresight about where we derive leaves us in awe with limited knowledge about Universal Intelligence. Our different sectors and learned traditions be partly the reason for discombobulation. The simple truths are pragmatic opinions and extracts of learned information and experiences. Although humans are challenged to remain conscious, modern day afflictions advance exposures of our conditions and daily practices for living....
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We all have dreams. Too often, those dreams seem out of reach to us for so long that we lose hope that we will ever achieve them. Fortunately, there are three key steps that anybody can take to making their dreams a reality. In this book, Dave Swanson details how he used these simple principles (who wrestles goats anyway?) to overcome staggering odds and graduate from the United States Military Academy Preparatory School. Despite being an academic...
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Did you know God gives believers a spiritual map that guides them from the day of salvation, through life, and into heaven? Have you explored the treasures God has hidden in the names, symbols, and gemstones of the tribes of Israel? This book guides you through God’s intended progression by helping explore and unlock overlooked treasures hidden in names, symbols, and gemstones of the tribes of Israel. These tribes unfold valuable insights, from...
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2016.
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Are you one of the many men and women living your life in self-doubt, feeling worthless because of the harmful impact of reckless choices made by others in your life? Feeling you are hopeless, helpless, and powerless against the many trials that just won't stop coming in your personal life as well as raising children alone can be overwhelming. Reach for God's hand and grab it. He wants to give you the courage to step out in faith and change your life...
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2022
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A small handbook - based on previous understanding of Vietnamese grammar - to help you with the basics of writing Vietnamese correctly. This book contains short articles published in newspapers from over a decade, and which we have now reread, to correct errors as well as write more concisely, focusing on linguistic topics rather than political criticisms. For your convenience, we will italicize the words and sentences used as examples; and boldly...
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2015.
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The author provides a personal narrative of his experience in creating his own living revocable trust. He turns this narrative into a self-help instructional and in-depth discussion of how you can build your own Trust. If you want to protect your assets while you are still able to do so, then do it now. Create your living revocable trust and you will eliminate the hassle of going to a probate court in the future. Sure you can create your Will to protect...
16) What the fact?
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[2022]
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Tracing the spread of misinformation and disinformation through our fast-moving media landscape, a journalist, scientist, medical professional, and professor gives readers the skills to identify and counter poorly sourced clickbait and misleading headlines.
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2017
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Deity indwells the believer. The deity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit dwells in the sons and daughters of God. The purpose for which He dwells in them is for them to prophesy. Yet, women are mostly silent and silenced as much by men as by women. The underlying and principal reason is as much the unwillingness to teach or the inability to understand by those who lead, teach and preach and scholars and theologians. Understandably, such a statement from...
18) Feats of Courage
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Heroes are all around us. They may be famous for their deeds, or they could be our friends and neighbors. What sets heroes apart from the crowd is courage. It takes courage to save a life, help others, or fight for what you believe in. How have heroes made an impact on your life? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an infinity of facts. This series is full of high-interest topics that grab readers from the first page. Each...
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Connected Lives, a contemporary nonfiction series for teens, features the fascinating life stories of popular artists. Each book presents two singers in a similar musical genre who have lived extraordinary lives, exploring how their lives interconnect and how they are different. As similar as these artists may seem, their rise to fame may have been very different. Multiple musical genres are represented across the series, including pop, hip-hop, jazz,...
20) Wrongly Accused
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The U.S. criminal justice system is designed to convict criminals, but sometimes innocent people are wrongfully accused and sentenced. Some are cases of mistaken identity. Others are due to police work. Many of these individuals live for years behind bars before being freed. Tragically, some have died before having their names cleared. What would you do if you were wrongly accused? Space 8, a Hi-Lo nonfiction series for young adults, reads like an...
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