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Animals have extraordinary minds capable of exceptional acts of perception, generosity, bravery, and kindness. Their connection with humankind gives us a glimpse into their world and their desire to share it with us. Here is a collection of fascinating, heartwarming, and humorous tales about some of the animal kingdom’s amazing inhabitants and their often mysterious connection with us.

For the longest time, this was the widely held perspective about leadership. The majority of people believed in this idea put forward by the Trait Theory of Leadership, which is an extension of the Great Man Theory given by Scottish philosopher Thomas Carlyle in the 1840s. Many theorists and philosophers also got influenced by Carlyle’s idea and even expanded it. One such philosopher was Francis Galton, who had several titles under his belt but was best known for his work in the fields of eugenics and human intelligence.

Every week, one in 10 young people in the UK experiences symptoms of a common mental health problem, such as anxiety or depression, and one in five have considered taking their own life at some point. In this audiobook, Stacey Dooley opens up the conversation about mental health in young people, to challenge the stigma and stereotypes around it.

Written and composed by immigrants and first generation Americans, Home provides a stronger sense of welcome and belonging for everyone. The United States is composed of and built by immigrants, and it has been a beacon to those in search of a new life for hundreds of years. Home is a collection of 34 poems and 12 songs inspired by a diverse group of immigrants who have made significant contributions to the United States.

A galactic war begins at dawn...so tonight they’re going to party like it’s 2020. Marcus is ready to put a terrible year behind him. The virus and social unrest made his first semester at University a memorable one for all the wrong reasons. It’s New Year’s Eve and tomorrow, he’ll become a legal adult. So tonight, with his loved ones, they’ll race against the darkness to summon a brighter future. But Marcus can’t shake the feeling that something is off. Maybe it’s conditioning, or maybe it’s the series of unwelcome guests pushing the party toward chaos.

Twenty-five years ago, Karimul Hak lost his mother because he could not afford an ambulance and there was no other way to take her to a hospital. However, when his co-worker fell sick, Karimul resolved to ensure that history did not repeat itself.

A young boy named Aladdin is approached by a wicked magician and is asked to go into a cave and search for a magic lamp. Aladdin tricks the magician and keeps the lamp for himself. He uses the power of the lamp to marry a beautiful princess. The wicked magician gets the lamp back and uses the power to move the princess far away. Aladdin finds the prince and again tricks the wicked magician and gets the lamp back.

Poartry: A Collision of Poetry and Art by Douglas Kiburz, MD, is a collection of poetry, essays, eulogies, philosophy, and interpretation of historical events. From Maple Leaf Meadows ranch in the Midwest, Kiburz brings his experience as an orthopedic surgeon, father, son, husband, sculptor, rancher, and poet to bear in the sometimes comical, often dignified, and always thought-provoking collection.

Imagine a reality where life deviates completely from our current experience. Throughout countless generations, we have entered this world bound by family, religion, and society, passively absorbing the teachings of our predecessors without question. In this captivating work, Avi leads us on an enlightening expedition across various paradigms of human existence - the mind, knowledge, reality, religion, society, and evolution. Avi masterfully reveals the illusions, entrapments, deceptions, and manipulations that have held us captive, preventing us from embracing our genuine nature. By ...

Sometimes just one moment in time is everything. Juliette Dupre finds solace in numbers, preferring to work in the background. Working at her father's club pulls her out of her comfort zone and she discovers a way of life she never imagined. George Becquerel, a colonial man raised by an unconventional family, always does what his family expects. Until he meets Juliette. With her he sees glimpses of a strange new world. Juliette and George must make choices. Choices that can keep them together or pull them apart. Either way, life as they know it will never be the same again for either of ...

Discover the extraordinary life of Marie Curie, the pioneering scientist who broke barriers and made groundbreaking discoveries in the fields of physics and chemistry. "The Woman Who Won Two Nobel Prizes: Marie Curie" takes young listeners on an inspiring journey through Marie's life, from her early days in Poland to her groundbreaking research in Paris and her enduring legacy.

Lawyers are trained to work within the system. We’re not advocates for revolution. Most of us aren’t even comfortable being labelled “activists”. But when the rule of law is in peril, as it is like never before, it is our duty to not just practice law, but to protect it. This book tells the story of 14 “legal heroes” who have responded to the crises of the Trump presidency in innovative and inspiring ways, from advocating for asylum seekers on the southern border, to defending environmental protections in the nation’s highest courts.

The Book of Wonder is one of the most important books in the lineage of fantasy fiction. It introduced themes that Lord Dunsany worked with for the rest of his career, which created tropes that you'll recognise as if you've read and loved this book many times before.

Collection of short stories: What Smells? -- Little girl's fascination with garbage trucks takes her on a wild ride. Revenge of the Undead -- Promoting and marketing self-published books turns out to be harder than it seems for an author and her book's marketer. Riding the Bullet -- Casual conversation on a high speed train escalates into unexpected consequences. The Case of the Missing Sophomore -- Frantic mother hires P.I. Bobbi Heck to locate her missing daughter. OFFAL's Last Stand -- Changes intrude on a fraternal organization's longtime members, threatening their number one source of ...

Collection of short stories: "The Fixer" -- Vacation to Mount Rushmore is ruined by protestors "If It's Thursday, It Must Be Jordan" -- Son tries to convince ex-pat parents to move back to America "Earth, This Is Mars Base 3" -- A case of space psychosis upends Mars Base 3 "The Case of the Lost Child" -- P. I. Bobbi Heck takes on a case as a favor to a crush of hers from high school days This is Book 5 in the Short Stories Series.

Marcus carries the weight of the cosmos on his shoulders. Still, he loves being one of the chosen enrolled in the alien-driven education tract at his university. This extraterrestrial Federation always said he was important, so they’re taking the next logical step by inviting him to join their mysterious research Cohort.

In 2015, Toufah Jallow was a 19-year-old dreaming of a scholarship. Encouraged by her mother, she entered a presidential competition designed to identify and support the country’s smart young women, and she won. Which brought her to the attention of Yahya Jammeh, the country’s dictator, who styled himself as a pious yet progressive protector of women.

In Sun, Moon, and Stars, the Brite Star Kids learn about the relationship between the Sun and Earth. Through an interesting science experiment, the lesson is driven home in a way that is sure to be remembered.

Ballot Access Poems leverages ballot access court cases to inspire and empower third parties. This booklet motivates third parties to keep achieving excellence. This work cites and discusses court cases involving the Green Party, the Libertarian Party, the Prohibition Party, the Constituion Party, the Socialist Equality Party, the Natural Law Party, and other third parties.

An inspirational book for teachers looking to reconnect with their "why", The Happy Teacher's Handbook is the key to transforming classroom teaching. The Happy Teacher’s Handbook helps you step out of the "overwhelm" and back into the inspiration you felt when you began your career. Uncovering strategies not taught in teacher education courses, Jen's book provides a powerful insight for teachers ready to shift their instructional focus to support a curriculum based on the whole child.