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With a population of twenty-nine million, Texas has birthed some of America’s most innovative, culture-altering politicians, entertainers, athletes, and activists of the last five decades. In Lone Stars Rising, the editors of Texas Monthly select fifty of the most trailblazing Texans who have shaped the Lone Star State and America today.

The youngest of the world-famous Balls, LaMelo plays point guard and stands 6’7” (2.01 m.). That doesn’t include his tall hair, by the way. “Ever since I was little, when I’d do little projects and stuff, that was one of my goals--to go to the NBA and be the No. 1 pick,” LaMelo stated in a Combine interview just before the 2020 player draft. In a nutshell, LaMelo entered the post-pandemic NBA Draft as one of the most publicized, highly anticipated picks ever. All this and the Ball kid is still only 19. To say his life’s been a whirlwind is an understatement. He is the son of ...

This is an ideal introduction to the ideas of a man whom many regard as the greatest thinker of our time. Here we encounter the stages in the development of his unique philosophy of consciousness, his key intellectual breakthroughs, his theory of history, and his diagnosis of the political ills of the modern age. The book provides a veritable catalog of the thinkers who created the intellectual foundation of the twentieth century.

To understand England's greatest cricket player is to know what it takes to succeed. Alastair Cook is the greatest batsman to ever play for England, and as one of the most gifted players in the world, he knows that his triumphs are as important as the challenges and moments of resilience. Now, as he English cricket team reel from his dramatic retirement, Alastair tells his story: a close-up account of his last chapter, his 33rd and last Test hundred, an intimate tale of his life, his family, of the man he is today and the man he will be - after cricket.

Do you feel stuck in life? Your current challenges may be the result of trauma left over from a past incarnation. This book is far more than the story of the author's past lives: It is an instruction manual to conducting your own past life explorations and finally get unstuck from the karma carried over from prior incarnations. Even if you are just curious about reincarnation, grab your copy today and let the exploration of yourself (selves) begin!

يدوّن التاريخ في صفحاته بأن العُمانيين، وحكّامهم يعتبرون من أوائل العرب الذين شكلوا وفودًا رسمية دبلوماسية لزيارة أوروبا أمريكا، تلك الدول التي انطلقت منها شرارة الثورة الصناعية والتمدن الذي وصلنا إليه اليوم نتيجة التقدم العلمي والتكنولوجي ويعتبر السلطان برغش بن سعيد بن سلطان (1870-1888م) الذي حكم زنجبار بعد وفاة أخيه ماجد، أول سلطان عربي الأصل والنسب وطأت قدمه إنجلترا بزيارة رسمية وبوفد رسمي مدون في صفحات التاريخ في هذا الكتاب الذي أمامك اليوم، كتاب (تنزيه الأبصار والأفكار في رحلة سلطان زنجبار)

"لأننا نعيش في وحدة، والقراءة صحبة...وفيما تبدد القراءة وحدتنا، نكتشف أننا قد تربطنا علاقة بكتاب وبمؤلفه، ويصير هذا المؤلف صاحبًا لنا، نحب أن نعرف أخباره ونسمع منه روتينه اليومي، أو سرًّا يمكنه من الكتابة، وما الذى دفعه إليها... نسمع منه رغباته وإحباطاته".

Giannis Antetokounmpo tells the story of one of the best athletes in the game today, Giannis. From selling trinkets on Greek streets to thrilling sold-out arenas, Giannis has truly persevered and made a name for himself and a life for his family. In Giannis Antetokounmpo, you will hear the whole story and be inspired to overcome the adversity that you are facing in your life!

This book chronicles a time in the '60s and the '70s. The story is centered on a young man who never took anything in life for granted and savored every moment as if it were his last. From sneaking into concerts to evading the police, he did it all. Gary has lived through it all, from childhood poverty to a successful business career.

Jen Epstein was born a worrier. As a child she worried her uvula would break off and she would swallow it and choke to death. Then she worried high voltage wires would get her. Eventually she was diagnosed with learning disabilities and later, obsessive compulsive disorder. Smart but challenged, Jen navigates two years in Israel as a high school student and squabbling with technical support for her TV. She survives a two-night stay in the hospital, with all its dangers of contamination, and the nursing staff traipsing into her room at all hours of the night wanting her bodily fluids.

Juan Soto's inspirational path to becoming the next superstar of MLB is a story of hard work, perseverance, and a testament to fulfilled dreams. From humble beginnings in the Dominican Republic and a life surrounded by tragedy to facing challenges and challenges on his way to the major leagues, Juan Soto's story is one of perseverance and inspiration. “I want people to know who Juan Soto is,” says Washington Nationals superstar Victor Robles, who has been a teammate of the Nationals outfielder since 2015. “He won’t let anybody tell him he can’t do something. That’s what we need ...