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The great secret of our time is that there are still uncharted frontiers to explore and new inventions to create. In Zero to One, legendary entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel shows how we can find singular ways to create those new things.

The laws of thermodynamics drive everything that happens in the universe. From the sudden expansion of a cloud of gas to the cooling of hot metal - everything is moved or restrained by four simple laws. This powerful and compact introduction explains what these four laws are and how they work, using accessible language and virtually no mathematics.

Have you ever seen the Bible used to hurt someone—or has it been used to harm you? Have you sometimes gotten the feeling that people were misapplying verses but been unable to explain how? Do you wish you could better understand what may look like contradictions in the text? If so, you're not alone. But thankfully, better ways to read and understand the Bible are within your grasp. That's because this user-friendly introduction to biblical interpretation teaches how you can interpret Scripture, both for yourself and for those you love.

To My Little Girl is a bedtime book that captures the deep, unconditional love a mother feels for her daughter. Through heartfelt words and tender moments, this keepsake story celebrates everything from first giggles and bedtime cuddles to life’s biggest adventures and milestones. Perfect for children ages 3–12, this book is a gentle reminder that no matter how big she grows, your little girl will always be your everything.

Sometime last year I came across something I'd never seen before. People in an MMA octagon, fighting in full medieval armour. With weapons. My interest was immediately captured, so I started investigating. I follow the Hellions, a group of all female fighters based in Gloucester on their journey to the world championships in Hungary. We learn about the value of community, what binds together this self-proscribed group of ‘weirdos’. By following them in their journey I ask, what makes you get in armour, why did you choose this as a hobby, and more importantly, what makes you stay?

Standup comedians Thom Tran & Peter Murphy laugh and learn about mythical creatures, strange animals and legendary beasts from around the world!

Un rêve, une mission, une aventure vers les étoiles !

Ce livre pour enfants suit le voyage ambitieux d'un enfant déterminé nommé Alex qui rêve de prendre son envol un jour. Suivez Alex qui apprend tout sur les avions, fréquente une école de pilotage, reçoit une licence de pilote et travaille dur pour faire de ces objectifs une réalité.

Forty years ago, the Gather family—James, his daughter Beau, and his son Billy—vanished during a whitewater rafting trip and were presumed dead. Five years later, Billy reappeared on the far side of the world, telling an impossible tale of a primordial valley populated by dinosaurs, aliens, Neanderthals, and androids. Little Billy became the punchline of so very many jokes, until he finally faded from the public eye. Now, a group of graduate astronomy students follow their professor, Noah Barnes, up a mountain for what they believe is a simple stargazing trip.

Niaz Qureshis Zu Fuß von Pakistan nach Deutschland erzählt von der aufreibenden Wanderung eines Mannes von Ost nach West in den 1960er-Jahren. Qureshis Reise wird auch heute noch von vielen unter weniger günstigen Umständen unternommen.

In this eye-opening book, The Retention Trap, Butterball Farms CEO Mark Peters challenges leaders of small and mid-sized businesses to break free from a cycle that prioritizes costly wages and benefits without addressing the deeper issues that lead to employee turnover. For thirty years, Peters focused on traditional methods, only to discover that they often miss the mark and fail to deliver lasting results.

Verdächtigt werden ihr Freund und ihre Freundin. Mit beiden unterhielt sie ein intimes Verhältnis. Beide wollte sie in den Ruhrwiesen treffen. Die Ermittlungen um den Tod der jungen Abiturientin reißen Hauptkommissar Christian Kramer und Bewährungshelferin Marie Marler in eine Auseinandersetzung zwischen Profession und Beziehung.

Als ein friedlicher Protest gegen Atomkraft plötzlich eskaliert, liegt am Ende die Leiche eines Polizisten auf den Pflastersteinen von Eastvale – eiskalt erstochen. Hat Dennis Osmond – Veranstalter der Demo und ausgerechnet liiert mit Polizeipsychologin Jenny Fuller – etwas mit den Ausschreitungen zu tun? Ist die Kommune sozialer Aussteiger, die sich auf einem einsamen Hof in den Dales niedergelassen haben, nicht so pazifistisch, wie sie vorgibt zu sein?

I Want to Know About Space is a nonfiction adventure that introduces children ages 3 to 12 to the wonders of our solar system. Young listeners learn about the Sun, planets, Moon phases, stars, telescopes, and more—through playful storytelling and easy-to-understand explanations.

A timeless love letter from mother to son — full of warmth, comfort, and the promise of forever.

I Want to Be a Police Officer is an inspiring book that introduces children ages 3 to 12 to the exciting and important role of a police officer. From riding in police cars and wearing uniforms to solving mysteries and helping their community, this story brings the world of law enforcement to life in a fun and age-appropriate way.

En el verano de 1965, el adolescente Alan Banks se enfrentó a la desaparición y el posible asesinato de su mejor amigo, Graham Marshall, quien se esfumó un domingo mientras hacía el recorrido habitual del reparto de periódicos. Treinta y cinco años más tarde, el inspector jefe Banks se encuentra en Grecia intentando recomponer su vida cuando, en su ciudad natal, son hallados los restos óseos de un joven al que pronto identifican como Graham Marshall.

La vida de Lynn Barrett se convierte en una pesadilla cuando a su hija Caitlin se le diagnostica un cáncer de hígado terminal. La escasez de órganos hace que la desesperada Lynn recurra a un traficante de órganos, quien casi enseguida le confirma que ha encontrado a una donante perfecta. Entretanto, Roy Grace está trabajando en un caso en que a los restos de tres jóvenes que han aparecido en las profundidades de la costa de Brighton les faltan los órganos vitales.

Sixty-five years ago, a middle-aged woman working with a small group of collaborators out of a converted shed on the outskirts of Cambridge predicted the future of Artificial Intelligence. As world powers raced to discover and exploit the capabilities of the first computers during the Cold War, Masterman emerged from obscurity to become an unlikely prophet of artificial intelligence.

Dive into the rich tapestry of ancient civilizations with Volume 4 of History Of Egypt, Chald¶a, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, a monumental work by one of the pioneers of modern Egyptology, Gaston Maspero. Originally published between 1903 and 1904, this twelve-volume series, translated from the French Histoire ancienne des peuples de lOrient classique, sheds light on the intricate histories of these ancient cultures. Maspero, a self-taught master in hieroglyphic translation, led significant archaeological missions and expanded the understanding of Egyptian antiquities. In this volume, he ...