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The Anthropocene Reviewed By : John Green READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A deeply moving and mind-expanding collection of personal essays in the first ever work of non-fiction from #1 internationally bestselling author John GreenThe Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his ground-breaking, critically acclaimed podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet - from the QWERTY keyboard and Halley's Comet to Penguins of Madagascar - on a five-star scale.Complex and rich with detail, the Anthropocene's reviews have been praised as 'observations that double as exercises in memoiristic empathy', with over 10 million lifetime downloads. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully curated collection about the shared human experience; it includes beloved essa...

The Magician By : Colm T?ib?n READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Colm T?ib?n?s new novel opens in a provincial German city at the turn of the twentieth century, where the boy, Thomas Mann, grows up with a conservative father, bound by propriety, and a Brazilian mother, alluring and unpredictable. Young Mann hides his artistic aspirations from his father and his homosexual desires from everyone. He is infatuated with one of the richest, most cultured Jewish families in Munich, and marries the daughter Katia. They have six children. On a holiday in Italy, he longs for a boy he sees on a beach and writes the story Death in Venice. He is the most successful novelist of his time, winner of the Nobel Prize in literature, a public man whose private life remains secret. He is expected to lead the condemnation of Hitler, whom he underestimates. His oldest daughter and son, leaders of Bohemianism and of the anti-Nazi movement, share lovers. He flees Germany for Switzerland, Fran...

The Last Dance of the Debutante By : Julia Kelly READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The author of the ?sweeping, stirring, and heartrending? (Kristin Harmel, author of The Room on Rue Am?lie) The Light Over London returns with a masterful, glittering novel that whisks you to midcentury Britain as it follows three of the last debutantes to be presented to Queen Elizabeth II.When it?s announced that 1958 will be the last year debutantes are to be presented at court, thousands of eager mothers and hopeful daughters flood the palace with letters seeking the year?s most coveted invitation: a chance for their daughters to curtsey to the young Queen Elizabeth and officially come out into society. In an effort to appease her traditional mother, aspiring university student Lily Nichols agrees to become a debutante and do the Season, a glittering and grueling string of countless balls and cocktail parties. In doing so, she befriends two very different women: the cool and aloof ...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/1400215528   Book Synopsis : Invite children to embark on another journey to discover more about God and His incredible creation. Based on Louie Giglio's popular messages about science and the Bible,?How Great Is Our God?shows kids the awe-inspiring connection between the natural world and the God who created it.?The bestselling children's devotional?Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science?resonated with more than 500,000 kids, parents, and teachers. Now Louie Giglio offers 100 more devotions about God and science that will expand the curiosity of kids ages 6?10. Including amazing scientific facts, beautiful photography, and fun illustrations,?How Great Is Our God?covers numerous topics:Space and timeEarth and weatherThe human bodyAnimalsPlantsAnd more!John 8:12 says, ?I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.? This mind-bending,...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/047089198X   Book Synopsis : In The Elements of Dessert, renowned pastry chef Francisco Migoya, professor at The Culinary Institute of America, takes you on a guided tour through the innovative flavors, ingredients, and techniques in the thrilling world of desserts. He begins with the fundamental elements--such as mousses, doughs, and ganaches-- revealing in each recipe how to incorporate these building blocks into inventive, unforgettable delicacies. Chef Migoya then explores basic pastry methods and dessert and menu composition principles in 200 recipes and variations in the essential groups of pre-desserts, plated desserts, dessert buffets, passed-around desserts, and cakes and petits fours. Inspirational and instructive photographs display steps, techniques, and finished desserts. Book Detail : Author : Francisco J. Migoya Pages : 544 pages Publisher : Wiley Language : ISBN-10 : 047089198X ISBN-13 : 9780470891988   Supp...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/1438008104   Book Synopsis : This combination book and audio instructional program is designed to diminish the accents of men and women who speak English as their second language. It will help them speak standard American English with clarity, confidence, and accuracy. Specific exercises concentrate on vowel sounds, problematic consonants such as V, W, TH, the American R, and the often confusing American T sound. It teaches them to employ correct syllable stress, emphasize the correct words in a sentence for native sounding rhythm, speak with American intonation, link words for smoother speech flow, use common word contractions, and more. Additional topics that often confuse ESL students are also discussed and explained. They include distinguishing between casual and formal speech, homophones (for instance, they're and there), recognizing words with silent letters (comb, receipt, and others), and avoiding embarrassing p...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/0198841337   Book Synopsis : This practical guide is designed for students and researchers with an existing knowledge of R who wish to learn how to apply it in an epidemiological context and exploit its versatility. It also serves as a broader introduction to the quantitative aspects of modern practical epidemiology. The standard tools used in epidemiology are described and the practical use of R for these is clearly explained and laid out. R code examples, many with output, are embedded throughout the text. The entire code is also available on the companion website so that readers can reproduce all the results and graphs featured in the book.Epidemiology with R is an advanced textbook suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate students, professional researchers, and practitioners in the fields of human and non-human epidemiology, public health, veterinary science, and biostatistics. Book Detail : Author : Bendix Carste...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/0062286072   Book Synopsis : An action-packed debut novel in an exciting new tween fantasy series, perfect for fans of series like Warriors, Survivors, and Guardians of Ga'Hoole.Once every hundred years, a black foal is born, prophesized to either unite or destroy the five herds of flying horses that live in the land of Anok. This foal is fated to become the most powerful pegasus in all of Anok. Star is this black foal.Even though Star has malformed wings that make him unable to fly, the leaders of each herd will take no risks. They will execute Star on his first birthday. With the help of his friends, Star must escape the clutches of the powerful leaders. His epic journey of self-discovery turns into a battle between good and evil that will keep readers eagerly turning the pages. Book Detail : Author : Jennifer Lynn Alvarez Pages : 320 pages Publisher : HarperCollins Language : ISBN-10 : 0062286072 ISBN-13 : 9780062286...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/0323358411   Book Synopsis : Get the tools and skills you need to prepare for the NCLEX(R)! Often called the 'the best NCLEX(R) exam review book ever, ' Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN(R) Examination, 8th Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the most recent test plan. This new edition includes 5,200 NCLEX examination-style questions in the book and online. A companion Evolve website includes thousands of questions that allow you to decide how you want to practice! Don't make the mistake of assuming the quality of the questions is the same in all NCLEX exam review books, because only Silvestri includes the kinds of questions that consistently test the clinical judgment skills necessary to pass today's NCLEX exam. Even better, all answers include detailed rationales to help you learn from your answer choices and test-taking strategies with tips on how to best approach each question. Wr...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/034534345X   Book Synopsis : The Complete Viewers' Guide to the Weirdest Movies of All Time!From the slightly offbeat to the outlandishly bizarre...from the no-budget quickie to the multimillion-dollar box-office smash...Psychotronic films range from Attack of the Killer Tomatoes to E.T....from Angel's Wild Women and Hellcats of the Navy to Dismember Mama and Let Me Die A Woman...from sincere social commentary to utter trash.Psychotronic stars are ex-models, ex-sports heroes, dead rock idols, future presidents, would-be Marilyns, and has-beens of all types.Psychotronic films keep sleepless fans glued to their TVs and lined up outside revival houses in big cities and small towns all over the country.See these outrageous films through the eyes of Michael Weldon, the world's leading authority on Psychotronic films! Arranged from A to Z! Crammed with rare illustrations! Featuring cast, crew, and characters! Uniquely...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/0062917994   Book Synopsis : In the ebullient spirit of Ocean?s 8, The Heist, and Thelma & Louise, a sensational and entertaining memoir of the world?s most notorious jewel thief?a woman who defied society?s prejudices and norms to carve her own path, stealing from elite jewelers to live her dreams.Growing up during the Depression in the segregated coal town of Slab Fork, West Virginia, Doris Payne was told her dreams were unattainable for poor black girls like her. Surrounded by people who sought to limit her potential, Doris vowed to turn the tables after the owner of a jewelry store threw her out when a white customer arrived. Neither racism nor poverty would hold her back; she would get what she wanted and help her mother escape an abusive relationship.Using her southern charm, quick wit, and fascination with magic as her tools, Payne began shoplifting small pieces of jewelry from local stores. Over the course of si...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/0385544723   Book Synopsis : An Adam Grant Spring Book PickFinalist for the Next Big Idea Club A must-read this spring -- a fantastically well-written exploration of our need for ownership and the costs of greed.--Andrew Solomon, National Book Award-winning author of Far From the Tree A hidden set of rules governs who owns what--explaining everything from whether you can recline your airplane seat to why HBO lets you borrow a password illegally--and in this lively and entertaining guide, two acclaimed law professors reveal how things become mine.Mine is one of the first words babies learn. By the time we grow up, the idea of ownership seems natural, whether buying a cup of coffee or a house. But who controls the space behind your airplane seat: you reclining or the squished laptop user behind? Why is plagiarism wrong, but it's okay to knock-off a recipe or a dress design? And after a snowstorm, why does a cha...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/B000YHH1SI   Book Synopsis : Take your real estate career to the highest level "Whether you are just getting started or a veteran in the business, "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent" is the step-by-step handbook for seeking excellence in your profession and in your life." --Mark Victor Hansen, cocreator, #1" New York Times" bestselling series "Chicken Soup for the Soul""This book presents a new paradigm for real estate and should be required reading for real estate professionals everywhere."--Robert T. Kiyosaki, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad""The Millionaire Real Estate Agent "explains: Three concepts that drive production Economic, organizational, and lead generation models that are the foundations of any high-achiever's business How to "Earn a Million," "Net a Million," and "Receive a ...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/56922622   Book Synopsis : From the author of?Against Empathy?comes a different kind of happiness book, one that shows us how suffering is an essential source of both pleasure and meaning in our livesWhy do we so often seek out physical pain and emotional turmoil? We go to movies that make us cry, or scream, or gag. We poke at sores, eat spicy foods, immerse ourselves in hot baths, run marathons. Some of us even seek out pain and humiliation in sexual role-play. Where do these seemingly perverse appetites come from?Drawing on groundbreaking findings from psychology and brain science,?The Sweet Spot?shows how the right kind of suffering sets the stage for enhanced pleasure. Pain can distract us from our anxieties and help us transcend the self. Choosing to suffer can serve social goals; it can display how tough we are or, conversely, can function as a cry for help. Feelings of fear and sadness are part of the pleasure of imm...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/57246958   Book Synopsis : An irreverent and charming collection of deeply personal essays about the joys of low pop culture and bad taste, exploring coming of age in the 2000s in the age of Hot Topic, Creed, and frosted lip gloss --from the James Beard Award-nominated writer of the Catapult column Store-Bought Is Fine" Tacky is about the power of pop culture--like any art--to imprint itself on our lives and shape our experiences, no matter one's commitment to good taste. These fourteen essays are a nostalgia-soaked antidote to the millennial generation's obsession with irony, putting the aesthetics we hate to love--snakeskin pants, Sex and the City, Cheesecake Factory's gargantuan menu--into kinder and sharper perspective.Each essay revolves around a different maligned (and yet, Rax would argue, vital) cultural artifact, providing thoughtful, even romantic meditations on desire, love, and the p...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/57423646   Book Synopsis : A gorgeously illustrated deep dive into the immune system that will forever change how you think about your body, from the creator of the popular science YouTube channel Kurzgesagt?In a NutshellYou wake up and feel a tickle in your throat. Your head hurts. You're mildly annoyed as you get the kids ready for school and dress for work yourself. Meanwhile, an epic war is being fought, just below your skin. Millions are fighting and dying for you to be able to complain as you head out the door.So what, exactly, is your immune system?Second only to the human brain in its complexity, it is one of the oldest and most critical facets of life on Earth. Without it, you would die within days. In Immune, Philipp Dettmer, the brains behind the most popular science channel on YouTube, takes readers on a journey through the fortress of the human body and its defenses. There is a constant battle of staggering...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/59108727   Book Synopsis : This is a guide to applying the teachings of mindfulness and Zen to the troublesome or challenging people in our lives. Perhaps you can see there?s often a pattern to your behaviour in relation to them and that it often causes pain ? perhaps a great deal of pain. The only way we can grow is by facing this pain, acknowledging how we feel and how we?ve reacted, and making an intention or commitment to end this repeating pattern of suffering.In this book, Mark Westmoquette speaks from a place of profound personal experience. A Zen monk, he has endured two life-changing traumas caused by other people: his sexual abuse by his own father; and his stepfather?s death and mother?s very serious injury in a car crash due to the careless driving of an off-duty policeman. He stresses that by bringing awareness and kindness to these relationships, our initial stance of ?I can?t stand this person, they need to c...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/57527317   Book Synopsis : A?Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year A Christian Science Monitor Best Read of 2021 Al Qaeda did not stop after 9/11. Its reign of terror continued with bombings and mayhem across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. But its frustration grew as the group failed to fundamentally undermine America and its allies.? Five years later the time was ripe for another spectacular mega-plot. Fresh from masterminding the London Underground carnage, one veteran operative set in motion a new operation to destroy?passenger aircraft?over the Atlantic Ocean?and kill thousands of people in the process. ?Disruption?tells the story of that?conspiracy?and the heroic efforts by the intelligence services of the United States, Great Britain, and Pakistan?to uncover and crush it. From the streets of London to the training camps of Pakistan to the corridors of power in Washington DC, the story unfolds wit...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/56913481   Book Synopsis : Break Spells, Hexes, Curses, and Any Harmful Magick Thrown at YouEven if you're the most mild-mannered practitioner who sticks to personal development magick, you can still end up getting energetically attacked. Hex Twisting is the key to countering any curse or hex cast your way. Providing a variety of techniques to defend yourself, this indispensable guide helps you drive hurtful magick out of your home, trap malevolent spirits, and more.Diana Rajchel has spent years handling psychic attacks, ancestral injuries, and work-for-hire hauntings. She carefully studied how each one worked, and now she passes that knowledge to you through this book's powerful collection of exercises, tips, and tools. Discover how to diagnose, recover from, and prevent jinxes, hexes, crosses, and curses. Explore countermeasure recipes, reversal spells, and cleansing rituals. Whatever is after you, this book can h...

    Read/Download Visit : https://ebookxinc.blogspot.com/assin/57136301   Book Synopsis : Devotional Inspiration from the Lives of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy ?The Little Women Devotional offers lovely inspiration that explores the themes of faith, family, contentment, wisdom, and joy?in the?classic Louisa May Alcott novel, cherished by generations of readers. Each reading corresponds with a chapter from the book and invites you to embrace God?s guiding hand in your life as His cherished daughter. This beautiful chapter-by-chapter?devotional includes original artwork throughout, and each reading includes examples from the novel, scripture, life application, and prayers perfect for groups, book clubs, or personal reflection. Book Detail : Author : Rachel Dodge Pages : 232 pages Publisher : Barbour Books Language : ISBN-10 : 57136301 ISBN-13 : 9781636090962   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ===========...