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Hiram Bingham was the ideal explorer-adventurer handsome, rich,
intelligent, brave, and tough. His life seems like something out of
film hero Indiana Jones s exploits in Raiders of the Lost Ark. The
descendant of strong-willed missionaries, Bingham was born in
Hawaii in 1875, At Yale he specialized in South American studies
and became a college teacher. Gradually, the romance of the past
took hold of his practical soul. Obsessed by the Incas and his
dream of uncovering lost cities, Bingham initiated and expedition
to Peru that would lead him to uncharted territories. Using
quotations from Bingham s accounts, Cohen describes how in 1911
Bingham made the greatest archaeological find of the century, the
rediscovery of Machu Picchu, the abandoned Inca city in the remote
Peruvian mountains. On later expeditions he discovered other lost
cities, as he continued his research on the mysteries of Machu
Picchu and the last of the Incans, despite the physical hardships
and dangers of exploration. When World War I broke out, Bingham
learned to fly no small accomplishment in those pioneering days of
aviation. He eventually joined the American forces in France as
head of the largest Allied flight training base in Europe. After
the war, the ambitious and restless Bingham entered a new career,
politics, and was elected senator from Connecticut in a landslide
victory. But he was too proud an individualist to do well in
government. Bingham spent the rest of his life writing and
lecturing. Bingham led the kind of action-packed life that most
people only dream of. Daniel Cohen has written a story sure to
capture the imagination of everyone who likes history enlivened by
cliff-hanging adventures."
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New York Baby
(Board book)
Puck; Illustrated by Violet Lemay, Gabriele Tafuni
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New York babies don't just say "Mama" - they say "MoMA"! And they
know all of the important shapes, like pizza and bagels and
pretzels. In New York Baby, diverse babies act as the guides,
showcasing where they live and play in the big city while providing
an authentic tour of all things local in this colorful board book.
From famed attractions to iconic sights, this educational and
entertaining read captures the essence of what it means to live in
and visit New York City. The last spread offers tips for activities
to enjoy on every page of the book, from finding hidden objects to
pointing to shapes and letters, allowing the book to be read over
and over again!
This book is my personal story, my journey through life. I am
writing it despite what I read somewhere that it's not good to
write about oneself. But how can I write about things I haven't
experienced firsthand? The most difficult thing that has happened
to me in my life-divorce-also brought about the best things. I
discovered my own lifestyle-the happiness lifestyle. Maybe all that
is needed is a change of viewpoint and an understanding that if two
people are not headed in the same direction, it might be time to
part ways. Peacefully, lovingly, and with nothing but the best
wishes for the other person. I am writing this story for those who
are looking for happiness, searching for it themselves, or those
trying to deal with their relationships. I am also writing it for
myself. I am closing a chapter of my life, and I am assessing its
worth. I will write about my experiences, wins and losses, and
maybe through them you will realize what you want and don't want in
your life and those things that influence us in life. Sometimes it
can be some small thing, and sometimes something more serious, that
will be reflected in our subconscious. This negative information
about ourselves then influences us on our journey through life and
will trap us in certain models of behavior. My story is about
searching for my own path. Despite being divorced, I am fully
supportive of the family life, and that it is an arena of freedom.
What do you think gives us freedom? For me personally, it is being
able to speak the truth and have open communication. Thanks to
these two things I am able to grow, and the same goes for the
people that I am communicating with. We give each other an
opportunity for change. If we are not communicating openly and are
keeping our emotional wounds to ourselves, maybe we are destroying
a prospective relationship. Yes, I know, you need two to tango.
Where is the best place to start? With yourself. No one will teach
you how to live a happy life. We learn from our parents. Without
even knowing it, they are showing and teaching us models of
behavior, whether they are negative or positive. But as children,
we're not able to recognize what these are, and we accept
everything that we see and also what we feel. In January 2005, I
laid hands on Virginia Satir's book Conjoint Family Therapy. As
early as 1970, Virginia Satir was describing how we could live
freely within our families. Yes, we could, if we knew how to
communicate truthfully and openly, without fear, without anger, and
without hurt. My divorce mobilized all the inner power and skills I
had that I was unaware of until then. It was a valuable part of my
journey of finding myself This path began sometime during this
period. In the two years leading to my divorce, I felt as if I was
buried alive. Do you know that feeling? We can all decide whether
we want to live again and cherish every minute of life. I decided
that I did. This book is comprised of three parts: part 1 is my
very own story; part 2 talks about ways and methods that have
helped me; part 3 allows space for creation of a happy life. It is
an interactive e-book, so whichever way you choose, you will always
find something new. After clicking on the green words, you will
find more information on the topic. You can enter all your
additional inquiries into Google. "Don't believe a word I say." Let
the book inspire you. Examine and discover your lifestyle-the
happiness lifestyle.
Before you plan your family's next excursion, get some help from a
travel professional...and your kids! The Kid's Guide series lets
the kids help plan your trip and guides you as you explore your
destination. Inside you'll find kid-tested tips on where to go,
where to eat, what to see, and where to get the best souvenirs.
Along the way, your kids will be engaged by reading and sharing fun
acts and cool travel tips. Awesome games and quizzes keep the
family entertained! Fun for both visiting and local kids!
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Ada Lovelace, Volume 10
(Hardcover)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Zafouko Yamamoto
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Meet Ada Lovelace, the British mathematician and daughter of poet
Lord Byron. Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
this inspiring and informative little biography follows the
colourful life of Lord Byron's daughter, from her early love of
logic, to her plans for the world's first computer program. As a
child, Ada had a big imagination and a talent for mathematics. She
grew up in a noble household in England, where she dedicated
herself to studying. Her work with the famous inventor, Charles
Babbage, on a very early kind of computer made her the world's
first computer programmer. This moving book features stylish and
quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a
biographical timeline with historical images and a detailed profile
of the mathematician's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the
lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Young Samuel Johnson and his dachshund, Boswell, are trying to show
initiative by trick-or-treating a full three days before Halloween,
which is how they come to witness strange goings-on at 666 Crowley
Road. The Abernathys don't mean any harm by their flirtation with
the underworld, but when they unknowingly call forth Satan himself,
they create a gap in the universe, a gap through which a pair of
enormous gates is visible. The gates to Hell. And there are some
pretty terrifying beings just itching to get out.... Can one small
boy defeat evil? Can he harness the power of science, faith, and
love to save the world as we know it?
Bursting with imagination and impossible to put down, The Gates is
about the pull between good and evil, physics and fantasy and the
courage of a boy who is barely old enough to trick or treat on his
own. This novel makes anything seem possible.
Part of a series of mini books, this depicts the beauty of Venice.
From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
discover the life of Hedy Lamarr, the actress and inventor whose
curiosity broke boundaries. Young Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with
machines. She love to sit with her father and hear all about
scientific theories. A gifted musician and actress, she soon found
fame on the stage, but her scientific curiosity never stopped.
Electronics, chemistry, engineering - whatever Hedy put her mind
to, she came up with ingenious inventions, blazing a trail for
women in science and making great strides towards science. As well
as a glittering film career, Hedy developed technology that formed
the basis of Wifi and Bluetooth used in our world day. This
inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra
facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of Hedy's astonishing
life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books
and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people,
from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them
achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a
dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children
of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in
simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.
The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning
readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the
books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and
other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives
of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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Santa Sees
(Hardcover)
Molly Nero; Illustrated by Claire Nero
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R596
Discovery Miles 5 960
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The 2nd Shadow in a Dark Tunnel is a true story in recovering the
mysteries of the Gospel. The novel details revealing evidence to
the inhabitants of wrongdoers. As Balaam's error have flourished
throughout centuries. Our understandings as followers of Christ
message is shown through human error giving us ample reason to
question the motives of others. This novel unravels the hidden
mysteries of our time. Answers through scripture, Law, Art, and
numerology defines a foundation throughout the ages tucked away
from the secrets of a social gathering of mistakable justification.
The 2nd Shadow in a Dark Tunnel unlocks the hidden mysteries of law
described in as the 1st four Churches in Revelation the Ephesus,
the Smyrna, the Pergamum, and Thyatira with a warning from the
higher elevation of God defining Acts of Nature from as God looks
down judging the guilts in others from of a distant past. The novel
details the harsh realities of the fallen from the Biblical
warnings of the Anti-Christ sheltered from the Aryan cult of Nazism
leading to Adolf Hitler's outlooked approach in designing the
architectural structure in destroying the World Trade Centers on
September 11, 2001. The novel defines a global outlook throughout
the ages as time progressed leading to that ungodly day. A new
revelation to unlock the mystery of John Kennedy's death through
scriptural recovery detailed in the Bible, and the laws of the Duma
Legislation in the 1700's from the USSR will prove the 1960
election was scheduled upon a secret societies order. This novel
details the harshness in crowning an oppressive ruler from the book
of Isaiah chapter 19 titled,"The Prophecy of Egypt," in detailing
the moral task of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X deaths as the
mysterious content is truthful evidence surrounding the All Seeing
Eye birth of Adolf Hitler. The world is founded upon secrets in
childbirth as this novel reveals the hidden birth of Alexander
Hitler with meaning from the Smyra Church in Revelation detailing
the hidden Creed to the American Seal designed in 1776 prior to the
births of both twins. As a result throughout the ages famous
celebrities have paid the price in death from the practical
mysteries of a hidden belief. The hidden message of Tupac Shakur,
Christopher Wallace, Aaliyah Haughton, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez, and
Dale Earnhart are details as Leviticus Offerers in the Book of
Leviticus law. They're plenty more as the Revelation unfolds in
circulating as substantial evidence as one cause with the same
meanings as different times, and throughout different era's. As the
Message to the Ephesus Church interprets," These are the words of
him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among
the seven golden lampstands: As the true Revelation of the
Syro-Phoenician woman's faith is revealed as she was dethroned and
rose again as the Phoenix to power.
Imbokodo: Women Who Shape Us is a groundbreaking series of books which introduces you to the powerful stories of South African women who have all made their mark and cleared a path for women and girls. These books recognise, acknowledge and honour our heroines and elders from the past and the present.
In 10 Inspiring Singers, Writers & Artists, you will read about the poets, singers, painters and writers who used their creative talents to express themselves. These are women who shape our worlds with art, culture and literature.
- Nontsizi Mgqwetho
- UMntwana uMagogo Constance Zulu
- Gladys Mgundlandlu
- Noni Jabavu
- Miriam Masoli Tlali
- Dorothy Masuku
- Esther Nikwambi Nostokana Mahlangu
- Madosini Latozi Mpahleni
- Busi Mhlongo
- Brenda Nokuzola Fassie
Imbokodo: Women Who Shape Us is a groundbreaking series of books
which introduces you to the powerful stories of South African women
who have all made their mark and cleared a path for women and
girls. These books recognise, acknowledge and honour our heroines
and elders from the past and the present. South African women are
silent no more on the roles that we have played in advancing our
lives as artists, storytellers, writers, politicians and
educationists. The title 'Imbokodo' was been chosen as it is a Zulu
word that means "rock" and is often used in the saying 'Wathint'
Abafazi, Wathint' Imbokodo!', which means "You Strike a Women, You
Strike a Rock!" These books were made possible with the support of
Biblionef and funding from the National Arts Council. In 10
Extraordinary Leaders, Activists & Protesters you will read
about women who fought against colonialism and oppression. Here are
the stories of women heroes through history, whose stories are
connected because of a shared passion for equality and justice.
"You are never given a wish without also being given the power to
make it come true."
--Richard Bach
Many teenagers feel that high school is one of the most
difficult and confusing times of their life. Life rides a roller
coaster as it hits its fantastic highs and then drops back down to
its unwanted lows. This is natural; it happens to everyone.
Unfortunately, many teenagers feel alone in the world. They wonder
why they were punished and everyone else's life seems to be going
so well.
The collection of poems in "You're not Alone" reflects the pain,
confusion, love, hate, heartbreak, anxiety, and loneliness that all
teenagers go through at one point and time. It reminds them that
they are not rowing the boat by themselves but rather, that they
have an entire crew rowing with them. They are all attempting to
reach a like goal: To make it through their teenage years.
Their wish will come true.
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