Serially betrayed by the people who promised to care for him, Asad lived his childhood at a sceptical remove from the adult world, living in a bewildering number of places, from the cosmopolitan streets of inner-city Nairobi to towns deep in the Ethiopian

\"Aaron James Draplin lets the simplicity and universality he found in Lego toys as a child guide his work designing corporate logos and other work for companies like Nike and the New York Times, plus snowboards, posters and a slew of other projects.\" --Globe and Mail Esquire. Ford Motors. Burton Snowboards. The Obama Administration. While all of these brands are vastly different, they share at least

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A moving middle grade graphic novel about friendship, belonging, and learning to love yourself despite the voices in your head. Isaac Itkin can\'t get away from his thoughts. As a lonely twelve-year-old kid with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), everything from studying to looking in the mirror becomes a battle between him and a swarm of unhelpful thoughts. The strict therapy his mother insists

During the early medieval Islamicate period (800-1400 CE), discourses concerned with music and musicians were wide-ranging and contentious, and expressed in works on music theory and philosophy as well as literature and poetry. But in spite of attempts by influential scholars and political leaders to limit or control musical expression, music and sound permeated all layers of the social structure.

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, this is the start of a charming new chapter book series about a third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring.Marya\'s eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday party just like the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, always throws. When Alexa parades into school with fancy

Stoicism Series Book #3Stoicism: Live a Life of Virtue - Complete Guide on Stoicism provides an overview of the history of the stoic philosophy as well as profiles of some of the ancient masters who contributed to its development. In addition, it tells the stories of some modern practitioners of the philosophy who successfully used it to overcome difficult situations in their lives. We have also provided

The evil Crimson Trotter has crafted a deadly, magical sword, and bestowed it on the villainous Gung-Ho and his gang of bandits. Can the Kung-Fu Pigs foil their plans and save the

The second book in William Nicholson\'s award-winning epic fantasy series, Wind on Fire. \'Gloriously cinematic and completely enthralling\' -

This book develops an integrated hermeneutic that connects the Bible to spiritual formation and the development of Christian virtues. The author shows how the whole Bible can be understood as a wisdom text that directs its readers morally, shapes them in their deepest affections and convictions, and impacts how they look at the world and live in it. Offering an innovative hermeneutical approach, it

A newly repackaged and updated 40th anniversary edition of the timeless guide that has helped numerous seekers discover a richer spiritual life infused with joy, peace, and a deeper understanding of God, updated with a new introduction by the author and a new section: \"Entering the Great Conversation about the Growth of the Soul.\"Hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality, Celebration

From the New York Times bestselling author of Start With Why and Leaders Eat Last, a bold framework for leadership in today\'s ever-changing world. How do we win a game that has no end? Finite games, like football or chess, have known players, fixed rules and a clear endpoint. The winners and losers are easily identified. Infinite games, games with no finish line, like business or politics, or life

How do Italian women turn the ordinary into extraordinary? Why do their lives seem less complicated, but more complete and alluring?Discover what\'s behind this seductive ethos of effortless chic, and how to live an extraordinary and stylish life, \'all\' italiana\'.Sass, Smarts, and Stilettos is not just a celebration of Italian women, but of all women; of their innate ability to think outside the

America faces a war of values that will determine its future and likely decide if it will continue as a great nation on the world stage. Three Cs That Made America Great is a book that looks at the three factors that made America great: Christianity, Capitalism and the Constitution. History gives ample evidence that these three foundations were essential in the nation\'s independence, economic world

Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies is Lola\'s absolute favourite book ever in the whole wide world. So naturally she is distraught when it\'s not at the library. Someone else has borrowed it! Charlie tries everything he can think of to placate her but nothing is ever going to beat Beetles, Bugs and

We\'ve all had things happen that offset our day. The magic is in how we handle those upsets. Looking for the charm of small things throughout our lives, Little Happies can help readers to highlight the good that still surrounds them. Follow a lively young girl through Little Happies and be inspired to make note of the little happies in your life,

Social Network Analysis and Education: Theory, Methods & Applications provides an introduction to the theories, methods, and applications that constitute the social network perspective. Unlike more general texts, this applied title is designed for those current and aspiring educational researchers learning how to study, conceptualize, and analyze social networks. Brian V. Carolan′s main intent is to

Scratch 3.0 has landed Stay ahead of the curve with this fully updated guide for beginner coders. Coding is not only a highly sought-after skill in our digital world, but it also teaches kids valuable skills for life after school. This book teaches important strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas, all while creating games to play with their friends. Children will