This is a personal narrative about growing. It is also about growing up, which does not necessarily follow. Some grow in wisdom; some grow in foolishness; some grow in the grace of God. Some only grow old, without much else. The tale it tells touches three centuries: the nineteenth, the twentieth, and the twenty-first. May it bless you and cheer your journey through this mortal life.
The Notebooks is a first shot at filling a void both in content and methodology helping native English speakers convey whats on their mind. Our approach is different. Rather than teaching Thai words - we start with English terms natural language phrases and expressions which foreigners would like to know how to say with an equivalent register and mood in Thai. So, we reverse engineer the process. Before this book, you probably couldnt say things like You aint got the juice, Thats a slammin shirt, or Hes totally clueless in Thai. Now you not only can, but youll Kick ass (also in these pages) at taking your native English phrases right into Thai equivalents.
An outlandish, outrageous tour de force by the most innovative prose stylist in the field. -Robert J. Sawyer, author of Hominids They're Earth's mightiest superteam-and dysfunctional as hell. OMNIPOTENT MAN-a body with the density of steel, and a brain to match THE FLYING SQUIRREL-aging playboy industrialist by day, avenging krypto-fascist by night IRON LASS-mythology's greatest warrior-but the world might be safer if she had a husband X-MAN-formerly of the League of Angry Blackmen . . . but not formerly enough THE BROTHERFLY-radioactively fly POWER GRRRL-perpetually deciding between fighting crime or promoting her latest album, clothing line, or sex scandal Having finally defeated all archenemies, the members of the Fantastic Order of Justice are reduced to engaging in toxic office politics that could very well lead to a superpowered civil war. Only one woman can save them from themselves: Dr. Eva Brain-Silverman, aka Dr. Brain, the world's leading therapist for the extraordinarily abled. Faust has pretty much invented his own genre. He's totally original, full of surprises. -Richard K. Morgan, author of Altered Carbon Samuel Delany, Harlan Ellison, and Ishmael Reed all rolled into one. Faust's writing is biting, insightful, and hugely entertaining. -Ernest Dickerson, director
The highly-anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel The Candymakers by beloved author Wendy Mass It has been a few months since the nationwide New Candy Contest, and Logan, Miles, Philip, and Daisy have returned to their regular lives. But when the winning candy bar comes down the conveyor belt at the Life is Sweet candy factory, Logan realizes something's very wrong.... When the Candymaker announces that they will be going on tour to introduce the new candy bar, the four friends see this as an opportunity to make things right. But with a fifty-year-old secret revealed and stakes higher for each of them than they ever imagined, they will have to trust one another--and themselves--in order to face what lies ahead. In this action-packed sequel to the bestselling novel The Candymakers, prepare to embark on a journey full of hidden treasures, secret worlds, and candy. LOTS and LOTS of candy.
From New York Times bestselling authors Mac Barnett and Jory John comes a deviously funny series about fitting in, making your mark, and finding a friend where you least expect one. This ebook collection brings together all four laugh-out-loud books that have captivated young readers and prank enthusiasts alike. “A double helping of fun and mischief.” —Jeff Kinney, author, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 1: The Terrible Two Meet Miles Murphy, the new kid in town and a master prankster. But when he arrives at Yawnee Valley, he discovers that there’s already a prankster in residence. Will Miles and his rival, Niles Sparks, become friends or foes? Book 2: The Terrible Two Get Worse Miles and Niles have joined forces to become the ultimate pranking duo. But when their pranks start to backfire, they must find a way to outwit the new principal, who is determined to put an end to their antics. Book 3: The Terrible Two Go Wild The pranksters take their tricks to the great outdoors! As they navigate the challenges of summer camp, Miles and Niles must use their wits to outsmart the camp director and keep their pranking streak alive. Book 4: The Terrible Two’s Last Laugh In their final adventure, Miles and Niles face their biggest challenge yet. With graduation looming, they must pull off the ultimate prank to leave their mark on Yawnee Valley forever. Readers in grades 3 through 7 enjoy zooming through the books in this series. These laugh-out-loud books have captivated young readers and prank enthusiasts alike.
If I had to choose but one of the seventeen principles of success and rest my chances on that principle alone, I would, without hesitation, choose going the extra mile, because this is the principle through which one can make himself indispensable to others.” This declaration alone should direct your attention to Judith Williamson's book Going The Extra Mile: The Do It Now Principle, designed to put you on the road to success. You will gain a detailed understanding as to why developing the habit of consistently going the extra mile (GEM) promises to deliver more than you have actually contributed. The ideas in this book will make a huge difference in your life: 1. As you contribute more than is expected, others take notice 2. You will stand apart from the “That’s not my job” type of employee 3. You will gather higher levels of tangible and intangible compensation into your life 4. You will develop your skill set at an exponential speed and volume from your competition Former Napoleon Hill Foundation executive and expert, Judith Williamson, details how to put this principle to work in various arenas of your life, Learn: Why the “Do It Now” principle can make an instant difference in your results The three essential elements of GEM---Quality of service, quantity of service and positive mental attitude. How the discovery of your mission contributes to GEM. Why it’s essential to see the inherent value in work to GEM. How developing the habit of gratitude is both a cause and a result of GEM. And much more!
