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Escape the ordinary and transform the world around you with "Reinventing Spaces," a trailblazing eBook that will redefine your understanding of architecture, history, and sustainability. Bring your imagination to the very edges of innovation as you embark on a comprehensive journey through the dynamic field of adaptive reuse—a movement proving that the past can be the foundation for a future charged with creativity and environmental consciousness. Venture into the philosophical core of adaptive reuse in the enthralling opening chapters, where you’ll explore the nuanced balance between ...

This is the first of five Novellas in a near term Science Fiction Post-Apocalyptic series. Each book in the series tells the stories of a group of survivors that live through a Global Extermination Event. The characters in this book are clustered around the shores of a great Inland Sea above what used to be called the San Joaquin Valley in California. These stories were triggered by current events shortly after I published my first book, BB-39. I had planned to complete another long-delayed novel, but these stories could not be set aside. Finally, I gave up and started writing these stories...

Through her own stories and interviews with other immigrant families, Masha Rumer paints a realistic and compassionate picture of what it’s like for immigrant parents raising a child in America while honoring their cultural identities. Parenting with an Accent incorporates a diverse collection of voices and experiences, giving listeners an intimate look at the lives of many different immigrant families across the country. Using empirical data, humor, and on-the-ground reportage, Rumer offers interviews with experts on various aspects of parenting as an immigrant.

Jyoti is the “perfect” Indian American daughter: She stayed out of trouble, looked after her younger sisters, and married a man her parents approved of. So when her husband, Ashok, pushes her to quit her dream job as head chef to focus on conceiving, she obliges, knowing this will please her parents—only for Ashok to leave her when she cannot carry to term. Now unemployed, childless, and divorced, a disgrace to her Gujarati family, Jyoti books a ticket to Tuscany for the summer to visit her best friend (and fellow social outcast), Karishma.

Here, National Book Award winner Richard Winston explores life in the Middle Ages - from the fifth to the 15th centuries - beginning with the fall of the Roman Empire and ending with the dawn of the Renaissance. In both countryside and cities, from the peasants to the bourgeoisie to the nobility, no aspect of life in this era is left unexplored.

Step into the rugged boots of Texas tradition and immerse yourself in the vivid tapestry of an industry that shaped a state and captivated a nation. "Horns of Heritage" is an enthralling journey back in time, designed for those with a deep appreciation for history as much as for the enthusiast seeking a connection to the primal roots of the Lone Star State's storied cattle culture. Embark on a compelling odyssey beginning with the early days of ranching in Spanish Tejas, where the foundations of the Texas cattle industry were laid amidst adversity and opportunity. Witness the rise and reign...

In a time when desperate people were seizing with both hands the chance for freedom, refugees from more than 70 nations gathered beneath the Southern Cross to forge a new national identity. They came from all over war-torn Europe to the mountains of Australia to help realise one man's dream: the mighty Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century.

Amid the scholars, poets, authors, and artists of the Harlem Renaissance stood an Afro-Puerto Rican named Arturo Schomburg. This law clerk's life's passion was to collect books, letters, music, and art from Africa and the African diaspora and to bring to light the achievements of people of African descent throughout the ages. When Schomburg's collection became so big that it began to overflow his house, he turned to the New York Public Library, where he created and curated a collection that was the cornerstone of a new Negro Division.

Step Into the World of an Ancient Visionary Imagine a single figure who bridged the cultural divide between North and South India, weaving together the spiritual traditions, languages, and practices that define a civilization. Agastya is not just a name; he is a legend, a scholar, and a mystic whose impact resonates across millennia. Agastya for Beginners: Bridging North and South in Vedic India brings his story to life in a way that is both profound and accessible. Why This Book Will Captivate You A Remarkable Journey: Follow Agastya as he ventures beyond the Vindhya Mountains, uniting ...

For years, Matthew Greene and Daniel Rosen have enjoyed a quiet domestic life together in Northampton, Massachusetts. Opposites in many ways, they have grown together and made their relationship work. But when they learn that Daniel’s twin brother and sister-in-law have been killed in a bombing in Jerusalem, their lives are suddenly, utterly transformed. In dealing with their families and the need to make a decision about who will raise the deceased couple’s two children, both Matthew and Daniel are confronted with challenges that strike at the heart of their relationship.

Read about the inspiring stories of ten Filipino Americans who helped change the world and were trailblazers in their careers and fields. Notable Filipino Americans have made a big impact on the world. They have been important to the arts, the business world, science and technology, the medical field, and even olympic athletics. Author Jane Mora, the author of such books as Women in Science and Vietnamese Americans Who Changed the World, celebrates the contributions of such important Filipino Americans, as well as their backgrounds and common heritage. Whether you have a Filipino heritage ...

This new (second) edition of the book introduces readers to Islam’s exceptionally rich legacy of ecological and environmental wisdom preserved in its revealed scripture, the Qur’an, and in the pages of its scientific and technological history. Although the author puts special emphasis on the spiritual dimension of this wisdom, he has not failed to discuss other dimensions of this wisdom, particularly the scientific and the economic. Moreover, he argues for a holistic approach to contemporary environmental and ecological problems that would give due recognition to the importance of a ...

In Maharlika: In Search of Identity, the author masterfully delves into the tensions and dynamics shaping leadership, community, culture, power, and governance within a nation perpetually yearning for Indigenous authenticity, spiritual identity, and transformative growth. Drawing on an alternative view of history, this compelling narrative challenges conventional perspectives, daring readers to confront the colonial frameworks that have long shaped collective thought, self-perception, and imagination. The book invites readers to rediscover the pre-colonial past through the lens of ...

Modern taste of Slovakia is a cook book created by working mother with family, which is making her meals every day fresh. Slovakia does not have a long history of restaurants and catering outside the house. Most of the families prepare their meals traditionally home. Eating out is a special family event happening maybe once a week – depends of the country part. Restaurants and hotels also offering mostly quality cooking. Fresh ingredients are used from the local farms and producers. Modern Slovakian woman and men are working, taking care of family and cooking at home. With children ...

Young Mary Elouise is unhappy about who she is, until two African storytellers come to her school and help her to appreciate the value of her heritage. Eleanora E. Tate shares the richness of the contemporary African American experience with themes that speak to young readers of every color: self-acceptance, a healthy pride, and the importance of family and of community.

Was Jesus just a good man or really the Son of God? And why did he have to die? Was he a victim or victor? Following the Blood Trail from Genesis to Revelation gives the answer. It shows how the blood trail in the Old Testament comes to a climax in the New. And that Jesus’ death holds great significance for both heaven and earth, and can impact our lives in ways unimagined.

Unlock the Mysteries of African Spirituality and Connect with the Echoes of Your Ancestral Heritage! Have you ever wondered about the powerful traditions, rituals, and beliefs that have shaped the rich tapestry of African culture for millennia? "Echoes of the Ancestors: Exploring African Tradition and Worship" is your gateway to understanding the profound spiritual heritage of Africa. This captivating book takes you on a transformative journey through the heart of African spirituality, revealing the deep connections between the physical and spiritual worlds that have guided countless ...

The Copper Plough is at the heart of village life for the residents of Heritage Cove, and never more so than at Christmas, when the tree glows in the alcove and the smell of mulled wine carries out onto the street. So when new owners for the beloved pub arrive and decide to shake things up, not everyone welcomes the changes with open arms. Local bakery owner Celeste is ready to keep an open mind. But she’s shocked to discover that one of the new landlords is Quinn, a former Navy sailor with whom she had a short but powerful romance years earlier.

It's December in Heritage Cove, and along with the village Christmas tree, frosty mornings and the promise of the most wonderful time of the year, the new waffle shack is about to open. And its owner isn't a stranger to the Cove, because after all this time, Daniel is back to make amends with his brother Harvey—as well as a few other locals he might have offended along the way.

Throughout history, Black inventors have achieved some of the world's greatest advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math. This book highlights 15 men and women who made a big impact with their invention, from Marie Van Brittan Brown, who created the first home security system, to Mark Dean, who invented the personal computer. Learn all about each inventor's creative process, their invention, and the way it's benefited our world.