Triumph of the Heart
Triumph of the Heart

Author: Megan Feldman Bettencourt

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-08-09

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 039918483X

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2016 Books For A Better Life Award winner Drawing on the latest research and remarkable tales of forgiveness from around the world, journalist Megan Feldman explores how forgiveness, when practiced in the right ways, can save lives, make us happier and healthier, and lead to a better world. Veteran journalist Megan Feldman was still smarting over a bitter breakup when she began working on a feature article about a father named Azim who had truly forgiven the man who killed his son. She had found herself totally and completely unable to forgive her ex-boyfriend, and yet Azim had managed to forgive his own son’s murderer. Forgiveness has long been touted by religious leaders as a moral imperative. But Megan wanted to know exactly what it means from a scientific perspective, and why forgiving those who have wronged you is one of the best things you can do for yourself. In Triumph of the Heart, Feldman embarks on a quest to understand this complex idea, drawing on the latest research showing that forgiveness can provide a range of health benefits, from relieving depression to decreasing high blood pressure. The journey takes her from New Zealand and the Maori who practice their own form of restorative justice, to a principal in Baltimore who uses forgiveness techniques to eradicate violence in her school, and to recovered addicts who restarted their lives by seeking and receiving forgiveness. She travels to Rwanda to learn about forgiveness in the face of unthinkable atrocities. This book is a guide for how the practice of forgiveness can help us all in our search for a satisfying, fulfilling, good life.

A Triumph of Souls
A Triumph of Souls

Author: Alan Dean Foster

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2013-10-02

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 0575131802

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Etjole Ehomba and his companions brave the Kraken haunted waters of the impassable Semordria. Then they must cross yet another continent in their search for the kidnapped Visioness - past berserk giants, skeleton armies, a desert prospected by Hell's demon and at the end of the world waits Hymneth the Possessed: the sadistic necromancer of unspeakable horror. But Ehomba already knows the prophecy: His quest is doomed to failure, and Hymneth will kill him. Unless somehow, the simple herdsman can ask the questions that even Death must answer...

Triumph
Triumph

Author: Jeremy Schaap

Publisher: HMH

Published: 2015-03-03

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 0547527268

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This New York Times–bestselling author’s account of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin offers a “vivid portrait not just of Owens but of ’30s Germany and America” (Sports Illustrated). At the 1936 Olympics, against a backdrop of swastikas and goose-stepping storm troopers, an African American son of sharecroppers won a staggering four gold medals, single-handedly falsifying Hitler’s myth of Aryan supremacy. The story of Jesse Owens at the Berlin games is that of an athletic performance that transcends sports. It is also the intimate and complex tale of one remarkable man’s courage. Drawing on unprecedented access to the Owens family, previously unpublished interviews, and archival research, Jeremy Schaap transports us to Germany and tells the dramatic tale of Owens and his fellow athletes at the contest dubbed the Nazi Olympics. With incisive reporting and rich storytelling, Schaap reveals what really happened over those tense, exhilarating weeks in a “snappy and dramatic” work of sports history (Publishers Weekly). “A remarkable job of tackling a complex subject and bringing it to life.” —John Feinstein “Add[s] even more luster to the indelibly heroic achievements of Jesse Owens.” —Ken Burns

Of Claim and Throne
Of Claim and Throne

Author: Layla Harper

Publisher: Alura Press, LLC

Published: 2022-06-12

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13:

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When darkness falls, only faith can light the way… The last time Gauron entered the Forest of Night, he barely survived. Now he's returned to the infernal forest on a fool’s mission to the Doors of Argomar. Only this time, he’s not alone. The norns who’d orchestrate his king’s ambush ride with him, and one in particular sets his teeth on edge. Sersha. Everything about her riles him. From the long white tresses he yearns to touch, to the throaty voice she wields like a sultry blade. He knows better than to trust her kind, but when a deep betrayal puts Rogar’s life in jeopardy, Gauron must put his faith in the beautiful norn. It’s a choice that could endanger his king’s life. Or end his own. Court of Bones and Ash is a steamy romantic fantasy between one growly fae king and his fated mate. This compilation includes books five and six of the series: Fae King’s Claim and Fae King’s Throne.

The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 3rd Edition
The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 3rd Edition

Author: Ian Falloon

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2024-10-15

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 0760392188

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The ultimate illustrated reference for Triumph lovers and fans of British motorcycles, this revised and updated third edition collects all the motorcycles from this iconic brand through 2024. Originally formed as a bicycle company in 1885, Triumph produced its first motorcycle in 1902, which was simply a bicycle fitted with a Belgian Minerva engine. From there, the company, in various iterations, went on to build some of the most iconic motorcycles of all time. Written by respected Triumph expert Ian Falloon, the third edition of The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles: 1937 to Todaycovers all the major and minor models, including: The legendary 1937 Speed Twin Era-defining motorcycles such as the Thunderbird, Tiger, Trophy, and Bonneville Modern machines such as the Speed Triple, Thruxton, Tiger adventure bikes, Speed 400, and Rocket III Non-production models and factory racing and speed-record-setting motorcycles that have become integral parts of Triumph’s stellar reputation Detailed technical specifications are included alongside compelling photography, much of it sourced from Triumph’s archives. Sidebars offer Triumph cultural snapshots like The Wild One film, actor James Dean, land-speed record setters, Steve McQueen’s racers, and competition stories. This is the book no Triumph fan should be without!

Foundation's Triumph
Foundation's Triumph

Author: David Brin

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-10-13

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 0061795348

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The Second Foundation Trilogy ends with “a satisfying and clever finale . . . An impressive, thought-provoking addition to Isaac Asimov’s formidable legacy” (Science Fiction Weekly). Isaac Asimov’s Foundation Trilogy is one of the highwater marks of science fiction. The monumental story of a Galactic Empire in decline and a secret society of scientists who seek to shorten the coming Dark Age with tools of Psychohistory, Foundation pioneered many themes of modern science fiction. Now, with the approval of the Asimov estate, three of today’s most acclaimed authors have completed the epic the Grand Master left unfinished. The Second Foundation Trilogy begins with Gregory Benford’s Foundation’s Fear, telling the origins of Hari Seldon, the Foundation’s creator. Greg Bear’s Foundation and Chaos relates the epic tale of Seldon’s downfall and the first stirrings of robotic rebellion. Now, in David Brin’s Foundation’s Triumph, Seldon is about to escape exile and risk everything for one final quest—a search for knowledge and the power it bestows. The outcome of this final journey may secure humankind’s future—or witness its final downfall . . . Praise for The Second Foundation Trilogy “The three new Foundation novels . . . are far more than just new pieces of the same story. They add up to a deeply affectionate work of literary deconstruction.” —The New Yorker “Brings out the complexities of a galactic empire that Asimov never filled out.” —The Denver Post “In the Second Foundation Trilogy, Gregory Benford, Greg Bear and now David Brin have conducted a lively exploration of the logical and ethical implications of Asimov’s sprawling future history.” —Science Fiction Weekly

The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today
The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today

Author: Ian Falloon

Publisher: Motorbooks

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 0760366012

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The ultimate reference for Triumph lovers and fans of British motorcycles, The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today collects all of the motorcycles from this iconic brand in a single illustrated volume. In this revised and updated edition, you'll find the all-new Bonneville lineup introduced for the 2016 model year as well as other Triumphs through 2019. Originally formed as a bicycle company in 1885, Triumph produced its first motorcycle in 1902, which was simply a bicycle fitted with a Belgian Minerva engine. From there, the company, in various iterations, went on to build some of the most iconic motorcycles of all time. Written by respected Triumph expert Ian Falloon, this luxurious reference covers all of the major and minor models, with an emphasis on the most exemplary, era-defining motorcycles such as the Thunderbird, Tiger, Trophy, Bonneville, and new machines such as the Speed Triple, Thruxton, and Daytona 675. Detailed technical specifications are offered alongside compelling photography, much of it sourced from Triumph's archives. The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today also features important non-production models and factory racing and speed-record-setting motorcycles that have become integral parts of Triumph's stellar reputation. This is a book no Triumph fan should be without!

The Game of Triumphs
The Game of Triumphs

Author: Laura Powell

Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0375865659

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Fifteen-year-old Cat and three other London teens are drawn into a dangerous game in which Tarot cards open doorways into a different dimension, and while there is everything to win, losing can be fatal.

Of Temptation and Vengeance
Of Temptation and Vengeance

Author: Layla Harper

Publisher: Alura Press, LLC

Published: 2020-10-27

Total Pages: 766

ISBN-13:

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He's a Fae king with everything to lose. She's the human outlaw who can bring him down. For three hundred years, the four kingdoms have watched Rogar from afar, anticipating the day he’ll succumb to the bloodlust that once ruled his ancestors. Now a human woman has crossed his borders. Fae law dictates he kill her. But she's not just any human. She's his fated mate. A half-blood king cannot afford weakness, yet with each day that passes, their bond grows. There is nothing Rogar wouldn't do—no sacrifice too great—to keep Kyra safe. But in a world that would see their love destroyed, will their bond be enough to save them? Or will it be their greatest downfall yet? The Court of Bones and Ash series is an m/f steamy romance between one growly fae king and his fated mate. This compilation includes the first four books in the series: Fae King’s Temptation, Fae King’s Hunger, Fae King’s Sacrifice, and Fae King’s Vengeance.

In Triumph's Wake
In Triumph's Wake

Author: Julia P. Gelardi

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: 2009-12-08

Total Pages: 672

ISBN-13: 1466823682

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The powerful and moving story of three royal mothers whose quest for power led to the downfall of their daughters. Queen Isabella of Castile, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, and Queen Victoria of England were respected and admired rulers whose legacies continue to be felt today. Their daughters—Catherine of Aragon, Queen of England; Queen Marie Antoinette of France; and Vicky, the Empress Frederick of Germany—are equally legendary for the tragedies that befell them, their roles in history surpassed by their triumphant mothers. In Triumph's Wake is the first book to bring together the poignant stories of these mothers and daughters in a single narrative. Isabella of Castile forged a united Spain and presided over the discovery of the New World, Maria Theresa defeated her male rivals to claim the Imperial Crown, and Victoria presided over the British Empire. But, because of their ambition and political machinations, each mother pushed her daughter toward a marital alliance that resulted in disaster. Catherine of Aragon was cruelly abandoned by Henry VIII who cast her aside in search of a male heir and tore England away from the Pope. Marie Antoinette lost her head on the guillotine when France exploded into Revolution and the Reign of Terror. Vicky died grief-stricken, horrified at her inability to prevent her son, Kaiser Wilhelm, from setting Germany on a belligerent trajectory that eventually led to war. Exhaustively researched and utterly compelling, In Triumph's Wake is the story of three unusually strong women and the devastating consequences their decisions had on the lives of their equally extraordinary daughters.