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    360,-

    Will Ned finally get a relationship right - even if it's fake?Ned's exhausted from his divorce, single parenting, and graduate school, so when his boss comes up with a plan to 'improve' work-life balance, Ned wants no part of it.But Dr. Charles Henry Abbot, PhD has other ideas. Once Ned's least favorite professor and now his infuriating colleague, Ned needs Abbot's help editing his dissertation. With their newly limited work schedules, Abbot suggests the worst idea Ned's ever heard: pretend to date. Convince their co-workers - and their boss - that they're in a relationship and nailing this whole personal life thing . . . and each other. It's an awful idea, but, if it means a graduation cap, would faking a relationship be worth it, so Ned can finish his degree and move home to his daughter?The Place Between is a steamy, m/m romance novel. If you like enemies to lovers, fake dating, and the thin line between bickering and flirting, then you'll love this fast paced romance.Buy The Place Between to watch Ned and Abbot's fake relationship unfold as they stumble into the most real thing either of them has ever done.

  • av John King
    917,-

    Prince Harry often found himself in the shadow of his older brother, Prince William. This was especially true as the sun set over Balmoral Castle. A series of events began that would shape Prince Harry's future.The whole British monarchy and the world waited for Queen Elizabeth II's passing. But Prince Harry, who was far away, didn't make it to her side in time.As the hours passed, emotions soared and tensions within the royal family reached a boiling point. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were on a tour in Europe. King Charles told Harry not to bring Meghan to Balmoral, causing a big upset.Learning of the Queen's death online made things even harder for Harry. This event was not just a personal loss but also widened the gap in the royal family.The Sussexes had already made a big change in March 2020 by stepping down as working royals. They moved to the United States. The queen's death brought even more tension, showing the challenges faced by Prince Harry as the 'spare' heir. The absence of Prince Harry at Queen Elizabeth II's bedside during her final moments serves as a stark symbol of the growing tensions within the British royal family. This estrangement, rooted in complex personal and institutional conflicts, has been deepened by several events over the years, particularly the Sussexes' departure from royal duties.In March 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, officially stepped down from their roles as senior members of the royal family. This departure, often referred to as "Megxit," marked a profound shift in the British monarchy's dynamic. It was a move that reflected not only their desire for independence but also signified a break from royal tradition and expectations. For the royal institution, it was a public acknowledgment of the challenges of balancing personal freedom with royal duties, especially as media scrutiny continued to weigh heavily on the Sussexes.One particularly poignant moment of tension arose during Queen Elizabeth II's final days. King Charles III reportedly directed that Meghan Markle not be present at Balmoral, where the Queen was being cared for. This decision, whether driven by personal or institutional motives, only served to highlight the existing familial discord. The exclusion of Meghan from the Queen's bedside was symbolic of the deeper divides within the family, particularly between Harry and the rest of the royal institution.Perhaps the most emotionally charged detail of this strained relationship was how Prince Harry learned of his grandmother's passing. It was reported that he was informed of Queen Elizabeth II's death not through family communication, but via the internet. This underscores the poignant reality of Prince Harry's current standing in the royal family-estranged from the inner circle that once defined his life, and learning of monumental family events in the same way as the general public. Such a moment symbolizes the emotional and physical distance that has grown between Harry and the monarchy.

  • - Original 1902 Classic Edition
    av Beatrix Potter
    770,-

    "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" as a classic children's story. Peter is a little rabbit that ignores his mother's warning and enters Mr McGregor's garden to sabotage his vegetables. Peter encounters difficulties and dangers while in the garden.Peter and his sisters Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail had been warned by Peter's mother to not enter Mr. McGregor's garden after their dad had an accident there and was stuffed into a pie by Mrs. MacGregor. Peter heads directly for the garden out of curiosity as well as rebellion as his sisters adhere to directions and go down the lane to pick the blackberries.Peter takes in a few vegetables he locates inside - lettuces, French beans and radishes are some of them. However his happiness is short lived because he quickly meets Mr. McGregor who chases him around the garden. Peter manages to flee but drops his shoes and jacket while in the chase. He encounters numerous challenges, including getting caught in a gooseberry net, but barely escapes Mr. McGregor.Peter finally emerges out of the garden exhausted and heads home. His mother puts him to bed with a chamomile tea as he's ill with his garden over indulgence and his sisters share a delicious dinner of bread, ice cream and blackberries.The Tale of Peter Rabbit isn't only an adventure and mischief Tale but also a moral story about the consequences of disobedient actions and the importance of listening to one's parents. The story is loved by children globally and remains a standard of children's literature.The following are some essential lessons for kids that are usually stressed in children's stories, education and life experiences: Honesty: Why it Is Important. It is crucial to teach kids to speak the truth constantly, even though it's tough. Honesty produces confidence and admiration.Kindness as well as Empathy: Encourage kids to display kindness towards others, to comprehend as well as accept feelings as well as viewpoints different from their very own.responsibilities: The development of responsibility in kids entails understanding and assuming responsibility for their actions and consequences of their choices.Perseverance as well as Resiliency: Teaching kids not to give up quickly is vital. Life skill consists of learning from failures and persevering in attempts.Respect for Others: Additionally, it involves acknowledging as well as accepting differences - whether they're cultural, personal or rassicial beliefs and values.

  • - Folk Tale Classics Original illustrated with Historical Annotations and Analysis
    av Florence White Williams
    703,-

    "The Little Red Hen" story teaches essential life skills and values and teaches kids valuable lessons. Listed here are some crucial lessons which could be derived from the story: Value of Hard Work: The little red hen illustrates the significance of effort and diligence. She devotes herself to each facet of bread making, from growing the seeds to baking it. This teaches children perseverance and effort are needed to attaining objectives.Self-Reliance: The hen's capability to do things independently with no assistance is an invaluable lesson in self-reliance. It enables kids to demonstrate independence and initiative in tackling problems or finishing tasks.Laziness's consequences: The story details some other animals which won't aid the hen but are keen to see her produce. Their idleness as well as insufficient contribution result in them missing out on the bread. It's a reminder that being unhelpful or lazy carries consequences.Cooperation and Teamwork: The story demonstrates the significance of helping others. It shows kids that working together makes tasks simpler and more pleasurable, and they should participate in a group effort.Sharing as well as Generosity: The story may be used to discuss sharing, particularly when other individuals have contributed in a collective effort, though the hen doesn't share the loaf with other creatures.Responsibility as well as Accountability: The entire process of creating bread is responsible for the little red hen. This teaches kids to be responsible for their actions and for their duties.Gratitude as well as Appreciation: The story could be utilized to discuss the value of being grateful for and acknowledging the efforts of other people, particularly when they do an act which benefit all parties.

  • - The Original Text 1847 Special Edition illustrated
    av Charlotte Brontë
    837,-

    Charlotte Bront's novel "Jane Eyre" was first published in 1847. Jane Eyre is the bildungsroman whose plot follows the development of the eponymous character throughout her maturation into a grownup and her attraction to Mr. Rochester, the master of the nearby Thornfield Hall. The novel is noteworthy because of its revolutionary way of prose fiction, because it had been among the first to concentrate on the spiritual and moral growth of its protagonist through an individual first-person account.It's set in northern England during the early 19th century and it is arranged into 5 separate stages. Childhood at Gateshead Hall, schooling at Lowood School, governess at Thornhill Hall, time at Moor House, along with reunion and union with Mr. Rochester. The novel looks at social problems as well as ideas at all phases - some of which challenge the status quo - race, sexuality, faith, feminism.Individualism, moral conviction as well as character are defining features of Jane Eyre's character. The novel also includes social criticism anchored in Christian morality. The novel's handling of different things and Jane's character make it regarded as avant - garde.Jane experiences mistreatment as well as struggles as a kid, her development as well as learning at Lowood School, her complex relationship with Mr Rochester at Thornfield Hall and her spiritual and moral adversities. The novel concludes with Jane reconnection with Rochester after he's been blinded as well as hurt, and their ensuing union and content life.The "Jane Eyre" series is renowned for its complexities and advanced thinking views, especially in its portrayal of Jane as an independent, driven woman protagonist.Charlotte Bront's "Jane Eyre" is an intricate and richly detailed novel which permits very much to examine. Listed here are major findings from its analysis: Bildungsroman Genre: . "Jane Eyre" is a bildungsroman which charts Jane's psychological and moral growth from her infancy to her adulthood. The journey is not just physical but also profoundly psychological, expressing the character's inner strength as well as moral resolve.The relation between Feminism and Social Critiques: Jane Eyre is frequently acknowledged as a very early feminist novel. Jane's persona challenges traditional female expectations of the 19th century. She values her self worth and also wants emotional and financial independence, wants equality of relationships and believes in self worth. The novel critiques the few choices attainable to women of the era as well as questions class and gender conventions.Gothic Features: This novel includes elements of the Gothic style - the enigmatic Thornfield Hall, the town Byronic hero Mr. Mr. Rochester and also the madwoman in the attics. The psychological and emotional depth of the novel is enhanced by these elements that produce a feeling of suspens e and foreboding.Religion as well as Morality: "Jane Eyre" is a religious tale. The novel concentrates on different religious figures and how they impacted Jane, like Mr. Brocklehurst as well as Helen Burns, who all practice hypocrisy and compassionate Christianity. The book deals with Jane's spiritual and moral growth as she applies her principles in a world which frequently opposes her values.

  • - The Original 1913 Edition with Historical Annotations and Analysis
    av Edith Wharton
    799,-

    The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton's novel is a complicated work of fiction which exposes a crucial viewpoint on early twentieth century American society. A review of its primary themes, characters as well as narrative format: Here is the analysis: Social Critique and Class Dynamics: The novel looks at a tremendous topic: the critique of social class structures, particularly the difference between old money as well as brand new money. Undine Spragg is a character who Wharton depicts as societal climbing and materialism of the nouvelle riche. The novel examines the values as well as actions of the established elite and the newly landed, exposing the superficiality and moral bankruptcy that might lie behind the quest for social status.Undine Spragg: Character bio: Undine is a complicated character, generally viewed as an anti-heroine. She is driven by a need for wealth & status and is ardent, manipulative. Wharton utilizes her character as a means of examining themes of ambition and greed and also the social expectations placed on women. Wharton accomplishes a level of sympathy for Undine despite her usually unfavorable characteristics, displaying the limitations placed on women in her society.Marriage as a Social Tool: The novel discusses marriage not as hot union but as a tool of social advancement. Marriages within Undine are merely transactions, a means of ascending socially. The portrayal mirrors the mercantile nature of relationships within some social groups and criticises the commodityization of marriage.Contrast Between American as well as European Values: Wharton compared American and European societal values and normative. The novel indicates that European society is grounded in tradition and more stable, while American culture is fluid and centered on newness and wealth. Undine's marriages to both American and European males and her adaptation to various cultural expectations are a clear illustration of this contrast.Consumerism as well as Materialism: The book is an examination of American consumerism. Undine's constant pursuit of luxury and standing illustrates the larger societal aversion to appearance and material possessions. Wharton critiques this materialism, indicating it results in moral emptiness and personal dissatisfaction.Realism as well as Narrative Style: Wharton's story style brings together realism with thorough social observation. She meticulously captures the settings and social customs in the time, offering a vivid backdrop against which the story of her characters unfolds. Irony and subtle humor are used to deepen her social criticism.Gender Roles as well as Feminism: The novel isn't explicitly feminist but does examine the limited roles that women played in early 20th century society. Despite being morally questionable, Undine's actions may be viewed as a response - towards the limitations put on her as a woman. Her drive for independence contrasts with the established roles of women.The American Dream: The novel may be regarded as a look at the American Dream. Undine's continuous quest for upward mobility and happiness via money as well as power eventually does not gratify her, indicating the hollowness of this dream when based entirely on material accomplishment.

  • av Beatrix Potter
    463,-

    Beatrix Potter's kid's Tale, "The Tale of Ginger & Pickles," tells the tale of a village shop run by Ginger, with Pickles, a cat, a terrrier. The pair has the animal residents with products on credit. With the passing of time it becomes apparent this particular method is actually unsustainable. The shopkeepers can't gather an expanding debt because almost no buyer pays for the points they take.Ginger & Pickles are actually generous as well as the creatures in the village take pleasure in the items not having ever having to pay for these people. Ginger & Pickles happen to get hence in financial difficulty. The debt they have accrued means they cannot spend their own bills or maybe stock the retailer.Tabitha Twitchit operates a shop in the village which does not supply credit and hence does not confront the similar obstacles. She maintains the business of her lucrative by operating totally on money.Ultimately, the mounting debt forces Ginger as well as Pickles to shut the store of theirs. The 2 invest the last scene reflecting on the unsuccessful venture of theirs, teaching audience about the consequences and fiscal responsibility of one's actions.

  • av Aa Milne
    597,-

    A. A. Milne called the character Winnie-the-Pooh after a teddy bear owned and operated by the boy of his, Christopher Robin Milne, on whom the character Christopher Robin was grounded. Shepard in turn based the illustrations of his of Pooh on his son's teddy bear called Growler, rather than Christopher Robin's bear.The majority of Christopher Milne's toys - Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, and Tigger - had been integrated into Milne's stories.[5][6] 2 more characters, Rabbit and Owl, were developed by Milne's creativity, while Gopher was included to the Disney version. Christopher Robin's plaything bear is actually on screen at the Main Branch of the brand new York Public Library in New York City.In 1921, Milne purchased his boy Christopher Robin the toy bear from Harrods division store.Christopher Robin had called his plaything bear after Winnie, a Canadian black bear he frequently discovered at London Zoo, and Pooh, a friend's pet swan they'd encountered while on vacation.

  • av John Kingov
    570,-

    A psychological disease known as compulsive or pathological lying is characterized by a constant, uncontrolled impulse to lie, regardless of the repercussions or the absence of any apparent advantage. Contrary to the infrequent falsehoods uttered by most people, patients with this illness often make up tales, twist the truth, and deceive others, frequently for no discernible reason. The falsehoods may concern one's identity, experiences, or even little or major personal accomplishments.The core causes of this ailment, regarded as a type of behavioral disorder, can be intricate and varied. People with this illness may lie to attract attention, evade responsibility, or deal with feelings of insecurity and poor self-esteem. They frequently might not even be conscious of the magnitude of their dishonesty, creating a vicious cycle of lying that further distances them from real relationships.Compulsive lying can have negative effects on interpersonal connections, social interactions, and one's professional life. Trust is damaged when others learn about persistent lying, and friendships may break. Psychotherapy frequently treats this issue, allowing patients to examine the underlying causes of their lying behavior and develop more effective coping skills.

  • av Helen Bannerman
    463,-

    Little Black Mingo is the hero of the tale based in India. She resides with a vicious older woman called Black Noggy who systematically assaults her. The old lady takes Mingo to the river to obtain some water one day. She encounters a crocodile - sized mugger while fishing at the river - who wants to consume her. A mongoose saves her and recommends a technique to thwart the mugger.Mingo tricks the mugger into being captured by nearby fishermen after taking guidance out of the mongoose. The fishermen present Mingo with a gorgeous red dress as a thank you for helping them catch the dangerous mucker. Black Noggy is jealous of MinGo's brand new gown when she arrives home. Noggy heads to the river in enviously awaiting a gown of her own. She isn't as fortunate as Mingo and is afterwards taken adrift by another mugger.The tiny Black Mingo, freed from the clutches of the evil old lady, resides happily with the mongoos in the jungle.Just like other works by Bannerman, it tells the tale of dark skinned protagonist sucked into a distant land, causing discussions regarding its potential racial undertones. Therefore, several present day readers consider it critically within the context of postcolonial literature. However the primary plot centers around wit, courage and the victory of the weak.

  • av Emily Post
    703,-

    Post was created Emily Price in Baltimore, Maryland, potentially in October 1872 the precise date is actually unknown.Her father was the architect Bruce Price as well as the mom of her was Josephine (Lee) Price of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Right after being knowledgeable at home in the early years of her, Price attended Miss Graham's finishing school in York that is New following the family of her moved there.The brand new York Times' Dinitia Smith reports, in the review of her of Laura Claridge's 2008 biography of Post.Emily was tall, really and spoiled.She were raised in a planet of grand estates, her life governed by meticulously delineated rituals enjoy the cotillion with the complicated types of its as well as the dances of its - the Fan, the Ladies Mocked, Mother Goose - called out in dizzying turns by the dance master.What exactly are the rules of etiquette for Emily Post?You are able to Thank Emily Post for These Rules of Etiquette According to Emily Post, there are actually a few basic rules: Tell your host whether you are attending, be on time, be a willing participant, offer to help when you can, do not overindulge, thank your host twice. Naturally, we have become a bit more lax in these rules.

  • av L M Montgomery
    570,-

    Lucy Maud Montgomery's Emily of New Moon is the very first book in a series of novels concerning a Canadian orphan girl raising in Prince Edward Island. Anne of Green Gables series is authored by Montgomery. Initially published in 1923.The Emily novels, much like the well known and earlier Anne of Green Gables series, portrayed life from the viewpoint associated with a young orphan girl called Emily Byrd Starr, who is raised by her relatives following the death of her father to tuberculosis. Montgomery saw Emily as a character more like her personality than Anne, and some of what happens in the Emily series had been even experienced by Montgomery. Emily is referred to as having black hair and purply violet eyes, elves in ears, pale skin, and an enchanting and distinctive "slow" laugh.Emily Starr is sent to reside at New Moon Farm on Prince Edward Island with her aunts Elizabeth and Laura Murray as well as her Cousin Jimmy.[1] She becomes friends with Perry Miller, Teddy Kent, and Ilse Burnley, the hired boy, who Aunt Elizabeth looks down upon since he came into this world in' Stovepipe Town', a poorer district.

  • av Lucy Maud Montgomery
    570,-

    Renowned for her Anne of Green Gables" series L.M. Montgomery again captures the enchantment of childhood the beauty of rural landscapes and the importance of imagination and storytelling, in her novel "The Story Girl". Initially published in 1911 this captivating book immerses readers in the essence of a Prince Edward Island summer through the perspective of a group of children led by the captivating protagonist known as the "Story Girl" or Sara Stanley.Narrative and ThemeMontgomery employs a storytelling technique by presenting the narrative as a collection of vignettes that offer glimpses into the adventures experienced by this group of children. This approach emphasizes both the nature and cyclical rhythm that define childhood summers. The chosen narrative style seamlessly aligns with the novels overarching theme; the power and significance of storytelling. The titular character, Sara Stanley captivates her companions with enthralling tales rooted in lore well as whimsical imaginings. Through these stories Montgomery delves into how storytelling possesses transformative potential; it has an ability to inspire, entertain, educate and serve as a link connecting relationships and communities.

  • av John Kingov
    570,-

    People from all walks of life experience a strong emotional reaction to the concept of real estate investment and the stress associated with the unpredictability of their financial situation. These two concepts offer major solutions for gaining financial freedom and security, regardless of whether you are an experienced investor looking for creative strategies to increase your portfolio or someone plagued by financial stress and uncertainty. Whether you are an experienced investor looking for novel techniques to expand your portfolio, or someone who is burdened by financial stress and uncertainty, these two concepts can help. Let's do in-depth research into these subjects to understand better how they are related and how they work together to give individuals control over their monetary futures.The popular assumption that prospective real estate investors need a considerable start-up capital to make a purchase has dissuaded many would-be investors from entering the market. As a result, many would-be investors have been discouraged from entering the market. It has been known for a long time that one of the most successful ways to earn riches is to invest in real estate. The concept of investing with "no money down" or "low money down" has been gaining popularity, and there is a valid explanation behind this trend. Nevertheless, this trend has been increasing acceptance. The idea behind this is to develop innovative strategies that will allow one to enter the real estate market without making an initial investment that requires considerable money.

  • av William Cotton
    570,-

    "Everybody's Guide to Money Matters " is written by William Cotton, F.S.A. The text appears to describe various types of investments, primarily those dealt with on the stock exchange, and provides guidance on how to navigate these investments. It also promises to provide some account of the potential pitfalls for the unwary investor and offers suggestions for cautious investment. William Cotton is noted as the late treasurer of the county of Devon and the originator of the postal order system. The idea of money as a way of acquiring desired items from others is introduced in this article. An article's price would be the quantity of money the holder of the product believes it's worth, and it's the way of measuring its worth. Specific items are priced by law or custom.In the United Kingdom gold is the unit of value as well as most commodity prices are estimated using coins of various denominations to represent gold. The chapter then describes the various denominations of UK coins - classified into gold, silver and bronze categories.The book also discusses the forms of cash, like bank notes, which are merely offers to spend the billed sum in gold or other legal tender. Bank of England notes may be legally exchanged for gold on request and are recognized as payment of debt.Banknotes alone might not meet the requirements of business as the threat of theft or loss might be too great to satisfy them. Banks serve as intermediaries, offering services for buying, selling as well as transferring money to address this issue. The chapter ends with a demonstration of exactly how a customer, Miss. Jane Smith, can open an account to deposit her cash in a bank to keep safe.The work offers a simple overview of money, financial activities, and banking. It offers fundamental information regarding money types and the role of banks in enabling financial transactions. The chapter emphasizes the significance of currency as a method of exchange and a measure of worth. Banks can function as intermediaries for individuals to handle their cash and make payments efficiently and safely, as highlighted in this document.Miss Jane Smith is a good example of exactly how these concepts are able to be put into action - how individuals could make use of banking services to manage their finances. It subtly introduces the concept of financial literacy as needed for people to manage their finances independently & confidently. This indicates that insufficient financial knowledge can result in dependency on others and potential financial risk exposure.The book details how a bank account functions, using the continuing example of Miss Smith. The bank holds the cash she deposits in a present account and utilizes the cash while not paying any interest.

  • av Beatrix Potter
    570,-

    Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated the tale of the Story of Miss Moppet, a tale of teasing starring a kitten and a mice, that had been printed in 1906 the Christmas season. Potter was born in London in 1865 and also collaborated with Warne to publish a number of small-format books between 1902 as well as 1905. Her attempt in 1906 at an unusual panorama design for Miss Moppet dissapointed booksellers; The story was reprinted in 1916 as a little book.Miss Moppet, the story's eponymous principal character, is a kitten teased by a mouse. She bumps her head on a cabinet while following him. She then wraps a duster about her head, and sits before the fire "looking really ill". The curious mouse moves closer, is caught, "and because the Mouse has teased Miss Moppet - Miss Moppet believes she will tease the Mouse; Miss Moppet displayed a lack of kindness by doing this. She ties him up inside the drier and throws him around. The mouse escapes and dances a jigger atop the cupboard once completely out of reach.The Story of Miss Moppet might be considered among Potter's weakest creations, but for small kids it serves as a fantastic introduction to books and Peter Rabbit in particular. Miss Moppet was initially released as a porcelain figure in the year 1954 along with a plush totem in 1973. The book was made available in Braille, translated in 7 languages and launched electronically in 2005. Antiquarian booksellers offer original first editions.

  • av Watty Piper
    570,-

    Arnold Munk was the owner of publishing house Munk and Platt and used the pen name Watty Piper. Arnold Munk was raised in Hungary and as a kid migrated to the United States with his family, ultimately settling in Chicago. Watty Piper was the name used by Arnold Munk to create children's books and edit several Munk and Platt publications.

  • av Beatrix Potter
    543,-

    Beatrix Potter author of the children's story "The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse" that had been initially published in 1918. It's based upon a fable by Aesop called "The Town Mouse and the Country mouse." Here's a summary: Timmy Willie is moved to town unintentionally in a vegetable hamper. He is initially scared when he wakes up in'a huge house 'because the unfamiliar surroundings and also the noise of traffic outside are overwhelming. Johnny Town-Mouse, a resident of the house, lives a complete, busy city life with dinner parties along with other community gatherings, which he meets.Johnny tries to teach Timmy Willie about his lifestyle by supplying him with assorted foods and also taking him to meet many town mice. Timmy Willie is overwhelmed due to the noise, pace and type of food offered. He misses the quiet of the countryside and the standard foods like peas and barrow.The strange lifestyle gradually causes Timmy Willie ill. Johnny recognizes his trouble and directs him back to the country. Johnny sees Timmy Willie at his rural house later on. Timmy Willie said the town was overwhelming but Johnny finds the countryside unfamiliar and somewhat frightening. The peace and tranquility aren't completely appreciated or even understood by him, and he is bothered by the rain and predators like the cat and owl.Both mice ultimately discover they're more at home in their original homes. They parted ways, acknowledging their differences in lifestyle and cherishing their own homes more deeply.The tale brilliantly spotlights the thought that what suits one person (or mouse) may not work for another person, and there's no place like home.

  •  
    463,-

    This book is a collection of poems aimed at young children, written by an unknown author. Each poem is accompanied by detailed illustrations that depict the subject matter of the poem.This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. Poems could offer young readers with several lessons in literary and life values.A selection of poems for young readers could produce some suggestions for lessons and activities.Understanding Metaphor as well as Simile: Poems frequently use metaphorical words. Children could be tasked to recognize as well as interpret these figures of speech.Rhymes and Rhythm: . Understanding these elements is a crucial part of many poems and can boost reading fluency and teach kids the musicality of words.Vocabulary Expansion: Introduce brand new words to kids through a poem. Learning them may be made more memorable by doing this.Emotional Expression and Empathy: Discuss the meanings of the poem. Just what is the poet like? What's the reader's feeling from the poem?In a Cultural and Historical Setting: Some poems are representative of the culture or period they were authored in. A gateway to discussions about history, different culture, or previous events could be this.Morals as well as Themes: Discuss the primary theme or moral of a poem. Just what exactly is the poet attempting to suggest? What useful application could this lesson have in the real world?Exercise in Writing: Encourage kids to compose their very own poems, revealing their ideas, imaginations or experiences.Performance as well as Recitation: Poems are intended to hear. Encourage kids to recite and possibly perform particular poems. The process builds confidence and improves public speaking abilities.Imagery discussion: Rich imagery is typical in poems. Talk about what images the kids visualize when they hear a poem and exactly why.Personal Connections: Just how do the poems connect to the children's very own lives? What individual experiences could they remember that relate to the themes or feelings in the poetry?

  • av Margery Williams
    437,-

    Margery Williams, author of "The Velveteen Rabbit," looked to the childhood of her for inspiration. "I am extremely fond of animals," she told an interviewer in 1927. "I was extremely fond of my own toys. I've a sense for children's toys, old ones, not brand new.At what time did Margery Williams wrote The Velveteen Rabbit?Margery Williams Bianco's' The Velveteen Rabbit' still resonates hundred years later "To engage children's interest in whatever you've to be keenly interested in that thing yourself," Margery Williams Bianco wrote in 1925. Her story endures since it connects to and so many folks.What's probably the most important lesson to take from The Velveteen Rabbit?Moral Of The StoryThe story is going to help kids learn that hardships are actually a regular part of life and that, eventually, they'll pass. In the beginning, the Velveteen Rabbit is actually unfortunate he's not loved, but eventually, the rabbit is actually loved by the Boy, which will help him start to be real.What's the summary of The Velveteen Rabbit story?The Velveteen Rabbit - Teaching Kids Philosophy - Prindle...A kid is actually given a gift of a stuffed rabbit at Christmas. The story is actually told from the perspective of the toy. The rabbit is told that in case he's loved enough he is going to become actual. When the kid falls ill the toy is usually to be thrown away, but is actually given a new life, and a completely new view of reality.

  • av Richard Sadleir
    570,-

    Shortly after my arrival in the Colony in 1826, I was appointed to a Commission of Inquiry into the state of the Aborigines. Previous to that, martial law had been proclaimed about Bathurst, where the blacks had been committing serious aggressions under Monday, their chief.My journey, extending over 1,600 miles, occupied six months. I lived partly with these people, so as to ascertain their number, language, habits, &c., and proposed a scheme of reserves, as in Canada, a border police, and missionary education, but the cost, £6,000 per annum, was considered too much, and my suggestion was therefore not acted on.I was subsequently examined, together with Mr. Robinson and the Rev. Mr. Threlkeld, before the Committee of the Legislative Council, about 1837, from which much information was acquired.The present work is part of a large manuscript, and I have thought it a favourable opportunity to publish it, now that fresh interest is awakened about these people, devoting any profits to the Missions lately established within New South Wales.

  • av John Kingov
    570,-

    Welcome to the Investing in Rental Properties for Beginners. If you've picked up this book, you're likely seeking a new, accessible way to build wealth-a path that can lead to financial freedom and pave the way for generations to come. But where does one start?The path I'm here to guide you on is one less trodden but nonetheless promising: the road to reclaiming wealth through low-priced neighborhoods. Some may scoff at the idea, envisioning dilapidated houses in neglected neighborhoods, but there's an untold opportunity here-one that can serve both you and the community.Think about it: wealth is not merely about accumulation but distribution as well. It's about investing in places that others overlook, and in doing so, uplifting the very fabric of our communities. This concept may seem revolutionary, yet it is one rooted in practicality and social responsibility.My name is Lisa Phillips. As a seasoned investor, I've helped thousands of investors achieve financial independence by guiding them through the world of low-cost real estate investments. The properties we're talking about range from $30,000 to $50,000, located in middle-class neighborhoods across the country. These are not luxury condos or beachfront homes, but they're safe, affordable, and-most importantly-they make a real difference.

  • av Jules Verne
    703,-

    The story takes place in May 1863, at the house of Professor Otto Lidenbrock in Hamburg, Germany. While leafing through an initial runic manuscript of an Icelandic saga, Lidenbrock as well as his nephew Axel discover a coded note created in runic program together with the title of a 16th century Icelandic alchemist, Arne Saknussemm. When translated into English, the take note reads: Go down into the crater of Snaefells Jökull, what Scartaris's shadow caresses right before the calends of July, O daring traveler, and you will help make it to the middle of the planet. I have done so. Arne Saknussemm Snæfellsjökull.Lidenbrock departs for Iceland right away, choosing the reluctant Axel with him. After a swift excursion via Copenhagen and Kiel, they turn up in Reykjavík. There they employ as their manual Icelander Hans Bjelke, a Danish speaking eiderduck hunter, then traveling overland to the base of Snæfellsjökull.In June which is late that they achieve the volcano and set off into the bowels of the planet, encountering unusual phenomena and many dangers. After going for a wrong turn, they run quite short of Axel and water practically perishes, but Hans saves them all by tapping into a subterranean river, that shoots out a stream of h20 which Axel and Lidenbrock title the "Hansbach" in the guide's honor. douard Riou's illustration of an ichthyosaurus (which is really more like a mosasaurus) fighting a plesiosaurus.Watching the program of the Hansbach, the explorers descend numerous miles and talk to an underground world, with an ocean along with a great ceiling with clouds, in addition to a permanent Aurora providing lighting. The travelers develop a raft out of semipetrified wood as well as set sail. While at ocean, they come across prehistoric fish like Pterichthyodes (here called "Pterichthys") Dipterus (referred to as giant marine and "Dipterides") reptiles from the Age of the Dinosaurs, specifically a Plesiosaurus and an Ichthyosaurus. A super storm threatens to ruin the raft and the passengers of its, but rather throws them onto the web site of an overwhelming fossil graveyard, like bones from the Pterodactylus, Glyptodon, Deinotherium, Megatherium, a mastodon as well as the preserved entire body of a prehistoric male.

  • av John Kingov
    570,-

    Why many real estate investors fall quite short, along with just the way you're in a position to make sure you don't!Many real estate investors fail for various very good reasons, but with comprehensive preparing as well as delivery, you're in a position to guarantee a much better chance of success. Below are actually four distinctive techniques to stay away from everyday pitfalls and increase the odds of yours of achieving success in real estate investing: Among the primary factors investors fail is really due to to a shortage of understanding and knowledge awareness of the real estate sector. Ensure you completely become informed about real estate investing, financing options, property types, market fashion, as well as possible risks. Attend workshops, read books, remain with trustworthy blogs, and also learn from great investors to grow the expertise of yours. Proper analysis is actually likely to enable you to make educated choices and reduce the chances of costly mistakes.

  • av Edwin LefeVre
    770,-

    Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is actually a 1923 roman à clef by American author Edwin Lefèvre. It's told in the first person by a character inspired by the life of stock trader Jesse Livermore up to that time. What do you learn from reminiscences of a stock operator?Twelve Lessons from Reminiscences of a Stock Operator - Tradinformed Throughout the book, Livermore describes times just where he closed or even changed his position based on how the price behaved. There's usually a reason behind why prices move. But as traders, we can't expect to see why at the time. If prices move contrary to expectations, we have to accept that our theory might be wrong.What's the reminiscences of a stock operator Livingston?Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is actually the first person narrative of a fictional speculator named Larry Livingston, whose life events happen to match precisely those of Jesse Livermore, one of Wall Street's greatest ever stock speculators.

  • av Sir John George Bourinot
    597,-

    I devote the first chapter of this short history to a brief review of the colonisation of the valley of the St. Lawrence by the French, and of their political and social conditions at the Conquest, so that a reader may be able to compare their weak and impoverished state under the repressive dominion of France with the prosperous and influential position they eventually attained under the liberal methods of British rule. In the succeeding chapters I have dwelt on those important events which have had the largest influence on the political development of the several provinces as British possessions. We have, first, the Quebec Act, which gave permanent guarantees for the establishment of the Church of Rome and the maintenance of the language and civil law of France in her old colony. Next, we read of the coming of the United Empire Loyalists, and the consequent establishment of British institutions on a stable basis of loyal devotion to the parent state. Then ensued the war of 1812, to bind the provinces more closely to Great Britain, and create that national spirit which is the natural outcome of patriotic endeavour and individual self-sacrifice. Then followed for several decades a persistent popular struggle for larger political liberty, which was not successful until British statesmen awoke at last from their indifference, on the outbreak of a rebellion in the Canadas, and recognised the necessity of adopting a more liberal policy towards their North American dependencies. The union of the Canadas was succeeded by the concession of responsible government and the complete acknowledgment of the rights of the colonists to manage their provincial affairs without the constant interference of British officials. With this extension of political privileges, the people became still more ambitious, and established a confederation, which has not only had the effect of supplying a remarkable stimulus to their political, social and material development, but has given greater security to British interests on the continent of North America.

  • av Ernest Hemingway
    623,-

    In Our Time is the title of Ernest Hemingway's first collection of short stories, published in 1925 by Boni & Liveright, New York, and of a collection of vignettes published in 1924 in France titled in our time. Its title is derived from the English Book of Common Prayer, "Give peace in our time, O Lord.Men Without Women (1927) is the second collection of short stories written by American author Ernest Hemingway (July 21, 1899 - July 2, 1961). The volume consists of 14 stories, 10 of which had been previously published in magazines.The subject matter of the stories in the collection includes bullfighting, prizefighting, infidelity, divorce, and death. "The Killers", "Hills Like White Elephants", and "In Another Country" are considered to be among Hemingway's better works.What literary movement did Hemingway belong to?the modernist literary movement Hemingway was also among the leaders of the modernist literary movement, which took place after World War I. Modernist writers, including Gertrude Stein, William Faulkner, Marianne Moore, John Dos Passos, F. Scott Fitzgerald, e.e. cummings, Virginia Woolf, and William Carlos Williams, often experimented with language.Why was Ernest Hemingway important in history?He was noted both for the intense masculinity of his writing and for his adventurous and widely publicized life. His lucid and succinct prose style exerted a powerful influence on British and american fiction in the 20th century.

  • av Mary Shelley
    703,-

    Frankenstein; or perhaps, The Modern Prometheus is actually an 1818 novel written by English author Mary Shelley. Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was eighteen, and the first edition was published anonymously in London on one January 1818, when she was twenty. The name of her first came out in the next edition, which was published in Paris in 1821.Frankenstein is actually a frame story written in epistolary form. It documents a fictional correspondence between Captain Robert Walton and the sister of his, Margaret Walton Saville. The story takes place in the eighteenth century (the letters are actually dated as "17 "). Robert Walton is actually a failed writer who sets out to explore the North Pole in hopes of expanding scientific knowledge. During the voyage, the crew spots a dog sled driven by a gigantic figure.

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    652,-

    A nursery rhyme is a traditional poem or song for children in Britain and many other countries, but usage of the term only dates from the late 18th/early 19th century. The term Mother Goose rhymes is interchangeable with nursery rhymes.From the mid-16th century nursery rhymes begin to be recorded in English plays, and most popular rhymes date from the 17th and 18th centuries.The first English collections, Tommy Thumb's Song Book and a sequel, Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book, were published by Mary Cooper in 1744. Publisher John Newbery's stepson, Thomas Carnan, was the first to use the term Mother Goose for nursery rhymes when he published a compilation of English rhymes, Mother Goose's Melody, or, Sonnets for the Cradle (London, 1780).Nursery Rhymes: Most nursery rhymes date from the 16th, most frequently, and, 17th, the 18th centuries. Apparently most were originally composed for adult entertainment. Many were popular ballads and songs. "The frog who'd a wooing go" first appeared in 1580 as A Moste Strange weddinge of the mowse as well as the ffrogge.Why do nursery rhymes reflect important historical facts?Most of these songs were part of an oral based society that relayed news, spread coded rumors about authority figures, and worked out its moral dilemmas (for kids and adults) in song and rhyme.What was the original nursery rhyme in history?Ten Oldest Nursery Rhymes in the English Language - Oldest.org1. Ding Dong Bell. Ding Dong Bell is actually probably the oldest recorded nursery rhyme in the English language. In probably the earliest version of this rhyme, recorded in 1580 by John Lange, the organist of Winchester Cathedral, the unfortunate cat doesn't make it out of the well, and the bells are actually a death knell.

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