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Ever want to know what that thing is growing on your face—and how it got there? How about what that insect is doing outside your window? Oh, Yuck! has stories about these things and more! Learn about vile bodily functions, including gas eruptions, skin breakouts, and escaping fluids. Witness creepy crawly bugs from your backyard to the deepest darkest jungles doing the grossest things imaginable.

The Veneto RegionThis book is part of the series "Italy Then and Now," which sheds light on the unique development of each of Italy's twenty regions. Focusing on Veneto, this particular volume uncovers its wonders and heritage. The book reveals Veneto's significant contributions to Italy's language, art, and culture, showcasing its profound influence on the nation's identity. The narrative takes readers through Veneto's historical journey, with a special focus on urban landscapes, landmarks, celebrities, wines, and culinary specialties, highlighting the blending of its rich history with its...

Here is an invitation to bring happiness and contentment into your life. It is your chance to pause and reflect on all the countless reasons for gratitude that surround you every day. Gratitude leads to contentment whereas taking the good things of life for granted brings an exaggerated sense of entitlement and leads to an endless cycle of discontent. This book is your opportunity to break the cycle of restlessness and enjoy the happiness that is the natural reward of gratitude. Happy days

! Tony Brady

You’d never believe it, but the mummies from horror movies are real. Unwrap the secrets of historic mummies like King Tut and Princess Amen Ra.

Dive into the pages of Iniko Obi Chinedu’s enchanting tale, "The Lost African City of Gold," where the true treasures are not what glitters, but what teaches. Journey with Kofi, Nia, Jabari, and Ada, four daring friends whose thirst for adventure leads them on an epic quest across the rich tapestry of Africa’s heartlands. From dusty ancient maps hidden in attics to the farthest reaches of legendary empires, our heroes traverse savannahs, climb mountains, and navigate mighty rivers. They meet guardians of history who share with them the stories of Mali’s scholars, Ghana’s gold, ...

How can a blind man see more than his companion, the hunter? And how do fishes find themselves swimming in the grass of a forest? Nothing is quite as it seems in this unusual collection of tales gathered from the far north to the equator, and the transformations that occur provide plenty of food for thought on just how vast and mysterious our world is.

This book brings together scientists, theologians, biblical scholars, and scholars of religion to explore the relationship between Pentecostalism and science with respect to miracles. The chapters cover a broad range of issues, such as how to frame the relation between science and religion; the compatibility of miracles and modern science; the best way of understanding signs and wonders in light of biblical texts; to what extent healing prayer should be studied scientifically; how the miraculous has been portrayed in modern cultural imaginarium; and the implications of all the above for ...

Headstrong Coraline Baxter has worked all her life to be more than the spoiled socialite others expect. When her beloved stepfather's bank is threatened by the Panic of 1893, she makes a deal with arrogant entrepreneur Cash Kincaid, who has been pressuring her to marry him. If she can climb Mount Rainier, he will bail out the bank. All Cora needs is a guide to get her to the top.

Discover the Ultimate Australian Adventure with *The Epic 15 Bucket List Travel Adventures: Wheels Down under! Embark on an unforgettable journey through Australia’s most breathtaking landscapes and iconic road trip routes with this comprehensive travel guide.** From the rugged outback and pristine beaches to lush rainforests and vibrant cities, Wheels Downunder is your passport to exploring the very best of the Land Down Under. Inside this guide, you’ll find: - 15 Epic Road Trip Itineraries: Meticulously crafted routes that take you through Australia’s diverse landscapes, including ...

Pakistani author Daniyal Mueenuddin, an "elegant stylist with a light touch" ( Publishers Weekly, starred review), crafts eight intricately connected short stories. Each compelling tale revolves around the life and legacy of K. K. Harouni, a wealthy landowner in feudal, corruption-fueled Lahore. In this cutthroat society, a servant girl can immediately gain prestige by seducing a powerful married man - and then lose it just as swiftly.

Eleven-year-old Anna O'Donnell stops eating, but remains miraculously alive and well. A nurse, sent to investigate whether she is a fraud, meets a journalist hungry for a story. Set in the Irish Midlands in the 1850s, Emma Donoghue's The Wonder – inspired by numerous European and North American cases of 'fasting girls' between the sixteenth century and the twentieth – is a psychological thriller about a child's murder threatening to happen in slow motion before our eyes.

An intimate account of the beauty, mystery, and amazing science of the ocean.

Kindle the Unseen: Discover the Resilient Spirit of the Huguenots In Times of Darkness, the Brightest Flames of Faith Are Kindled Have you ever pondered how, in the direst epochs of religious persecution, certain communities not only survive but spiritually thrive? "Flames of Faith: The Huguenot Spirit in the Face of Adversity" dives deep into this phenomenon through the lens of the Huguenots during one of history's darkest periods.Envision a World Wrapped in Peril Yet Radiating with an Unshakable Strength This isn't merely a recount of history; it's an exploration into how, amidst looming ...

God speaks to us in many different ways. Some unusual. Some downright otherworldly. And some more common than others. And yet, is it possible for God to speak to you in a way that can be seen with your eyes? He’s been doing it for centuries!

Former teachers Richard and Judy Dockrey Young bring their frightening performances alive on audio with 14 ghost stories from the American Southwest.

The Affirmation Collection, Book 5 - Spiritual Awakening Affirmations to Uplift the Soul "The universe is alive A knowing body of stars and galaxies No beginning or end Just a desire to be present" - Matt Buonocore We all want to remember the voice of our souls. This is a book that serves as a catalyst to raise your vibrational state. Repeat these daily to uplift your spirit through hard or difficult times. You can say these every morning and night, or throughout the day for consistent energetic alignment. This is BOOK FIVE in The Affirmation Collection.

Another fascinating title in the fantastically funny history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson. Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about the Greeks! It's history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you ever needed to know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book.

Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young listeners explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century.

Welcome to the world of Geography! Experiencing geographical boredom? Tectonic plates are moving too slow for you, are they? In this awesome book packed with the wackiest geography information imaginable, get ready for the wildest world tour ever! This book will turn dry geography into an exhilarating rollercoaster ride, and give you some of the most arcane and interesting facts you never knew about the world around us. Whether you consider Africa's "upside-down" baobab tree, or learn about the 5,500 year-old temples of Gozo, you will discover something new on every page, No textbook could ...

Congratulations, young reader!! You are very fortunate to have stumbled upon a rare book. Yes, a rare one indeed. Be careful as you thumb through the pages and discover the world of the Wandering Wondering William Whesthousen and his Wagon of Wonders. Fantasy and amazement hide behind every corner and beneath every muffin, but do not trust the Dark Jelly, no matter what it tells you. Evil lies with that delicious purple goo, DO NOT BE FOOLED! Heed my warning, don’t talk to platypuses and you will be absolutely fine reading this book. I hope.