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Breakthrough takes us on a breathtaking, mind-altering tour of the eureka! moments of modern physics. Charting the spellbinding stories of the scientists who predicted and discovered the existence of unknown planets, black holes, invisible force fields, ripples in the fabric of space-time, unsuspected subatomic particles and even antimatter, Marcus Chown reveals science's greatest mystery: its astonishing predictive power.

The Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD, which records his private notes to himself and his ideas on Stoic philosophy. A major theme of Meditations is the importance of analyzing one's judgment of self and others and the development of a cosmic perspective.

A concise and structured approach to third-party sales management that blends many of the tools and the rigor of Sandler Training with specific guidance for channel managers.

The desert Empire of Yurfa is having trouble with a dragon and could use a Dragon Hunter to deal with it. A Dragon Hunter like Mark. Armed with his magical sword, a handy crossbow, and a staff to direct his psychic powers, Mark and his all-female airship crew of the Rum Runner embark on a perilous journey through the clouds for their next dragon to slay. Their quest won’t be easy. The dragon cult has expanded and found new allies in Yurfa’s deserts. Adding to that, the cult’s new pet isn’t your typical dragon.

Julian returns to the capital after vanquishing Fenrir's general, only to be met with an unexpected proposal from Princess Anastasia. Their alliance will support the kingdom's unification and inspire the other races to oppose Fenrir's army. Julian’s journey will take him back home, where he’ll reconnect with old allies, confront lingering enemies, and head to explore the ancient homeland of the beastkin. Along the way, he’ll face his most formidable challenge yet: a fearsome dragon goddess.

It is 1915. 17-year-old Sasha Fox is the privileged only daughter of a respected doctor living in Brighton. But her brothers, Edgar and Tom, have gone to war and Sasha has a terrible gift. She can see the future.

O Manifesto Comunista, publicado originalmente como Manifesto do Partido Comunista, foi encomendado pela Liga dos Comunistas e publicado em 21 de fevereiro de 1848. O Manifesto, ainda que tenha incorporado elementos de outros pensadores, constituiu as bases da teoria sobre as classes sociais no capitalismo e a luta de classes, fundamentando os princípios do marxismo.

Theophilus was one of the earliest commentators upon the Gospels, if not the first; and he seems to have been the earliest Christian historian of the Church of the Old Testament. His only remaining work, here presented, seems to have originated in an “oral discussion.”

Helping your child grow up healthy, confident, and strong shouldn’t be confusing or guilt-ridden. Yet in today’s world of oversized portions, sedentary lifestyles, and endless screen time, many parents feel overwhelmed when it comes to nurturing their child’s well-being—especially around weight, body image, and health habits. That’s where Obesity: Nurturing Healthy Habits steps in.

Este audiolibro ofrece un enfoque práctico y accesible para aprender noruego moderno, con especial atención a la pronunciación y frases cotidianas. Está diseñado para viajeros, expatriados o cualquier persona interesada en adquirir habilidades básicas de forma rápida y efectiva. A través de la repetición y la aplicación inmediata, los oyentes pueden retener el vocabulario y usarlo de manera natural en contextos reales como viajes, conversaciones sociales o actividades diarias.

This complete edition spans 2,400 years (431 BCE–1944) in 40 hours, 155 speeches, and 52 speakers, including foundational addresses by Gandhi and Mao—voices that shaped modern Asia. Begin in 431 BCE with Demosthenes, whose structural genius remains the DNA of modern expression. Traverse Athens’ zenith via Pericles’ Funeral Oration, Alexander’s volatile proclamations, and Rome’s crisis in Cicero’s showdown with Cataline—featuring Caesar’s sole surviving senate address and Mark Antony’s incendiary eulogy.

Lennart Brauwers und Marcus Can't Dance treffen Menschen, um mit ihnen über Musik zu reden.

Mitten in diesem Chaos steht der schmächtige Hicks – clever, kreativ, aber ständig unterschätzt. Als Sohn des mächtigen Häuptlings Haudrauf soll er eigentlich zum Drachentöter werden. Doch Hicks denkt anders. Statt zu töten, schließt er eine unerwartete Freundschaft mit einem der gefürchtetesten Drachen: einen Nachtschatten, den er Ohnezahn tauft. Was als Tabubruch beginnt, wird zu einer Revolution. Denn während das Dorf weiter Jagd auf Drachen macht, entdecken Hicks und Ohnezahn eine andere Wahrheit.

When my college roommate tries to fix me up with her creepy cousin, I do the only thing I can think of to waylay her unwanted matchmaking—I invent a boyfriend in the Navy. Every week for four years, I send a letter to my fictitious soulmate, Officer Elijah O'Donnell, sharing my innermost thoughts and dreams for the future. Which is why no one is more surprised than me when my military hero appears at my place of work and asks me for a date. At six feet four and bristling with blue-eyed masculinity, Elijah O'Donnell is very real—and he's read every one of my letters.

Does your prayer life need an upgrade? Do you find yourself unsure of how to pray, leading to prayers that feel stagnant and ineffective? Imagine witnessing supernatural demonstrations and achieving powerful, life-altering results through the transformative power of your prayers. Throughout God's Word, believers are called to pray and engage with God. Your prayer life is not meant to be routine but a dynamic lifestyle in the Spirit with eternal significance in every utterance.

Marcus Rashford is not only an England International footballer – he's also a campaigner who has been on a mission to end child food poverty. Starting on this journey was never something that he could have done alone, and in Heroes Marcus wants to shine a light on ten brilliant people who have inspired him to make a difference. Each person has made a changed Marcus's life in their own way, and now he wants to show YOU how his heroes can inspire you to be your best self, and make a difference to the world around you.

At the Human Edge is a nonfiction popular science book that unravels the amazing adaptive physiological responses that our bodies undergo as we push ourselves to the physical limits in human performance. Each chapter is dedicated to a unique extreme environment, on Earth and beyond. The book captures the history, geography, legacy and the physical challenges that our physiology faces in our attempt to conquer the great outdoors.

The Universe is a vast place managed by millions of species known as the Onatics. Ancient rules have established how expansion, warfare, and immortality are governed. Our enlightened neighbors scorn us humans for failing to integrate and advance. Insert Mack...a young man whose main goal is to become a ZBall pro. An advanced Emperor marks Mack for greatness. All of a sudden his life is swirled into a series of combat situations, generated competitions, intricate business dealings...and a few perfectly engineered females.

Do you feel overwhelmed and completely unprepared for marriage? Are you worried about failing in your marriage, second-guessing your decision to even get married, or considering a divorce? Here's how to adjust to married life, build a strong foundation, and survive your first year of marriage - EVEN if you don’t know where to start.

We need to speak of the dead. We need to speak for the dead, for they cannot speak for themselves. There are things they would want to say to us if only they could talk. But surely they cannot. No longer can we walk into the next room and find them standing there as they did in life, and hear what they have to say. They are gone. Yet.... Yet they linger. So it is with this girl who’s gone now. Her name, when they still said it aloud, was Isobel.