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Why do Internet, financial service, and beer commercials dominate Super Bowl advertising? How do political ceremonies establish authority? Why does repetition characterize anthems and ritual speech? Why were circular forms favored for public festivals during the French Revolution? This book answers these questions using a single concept: common knowledge.

Five acclaimed teachers and visionaries show us how mindfulness practice can boost our performance and creativity.

Bullying isn’t anything new. The War in Heaven was really a conflict between a bully and the anti-bully. Bullies always abuse their power, talents, and abilities to gain an advantage over others. They have been around since before we all came to earth and have been present throughout history.

The wizard Jackdaw has deciphered the Uppercase Prophecy, a mysterious riddle that foretells the fate of the kingdom. After reading it, he finds out that the kingdom's only hope lies in…someone. With part of the prophecy missing, it's not clear whether the kingdom’s only hope lies in a gallant knight or in a sub-assistant goatherd with a similar name.

The scriptures tell us that we must labor while it is still called today, because the night of darkness is coming in which no labor can be performed.

Many people have heard of the miracles made famous by The Bible: walking on water, parting the sea, and even raising the dead. Though these miracles happened a long time ago they still inspire people today as evidence of a loving heavenly father. Today, God continues to be a god of miracles and works his wonders in the lives of ordinary people. In this collection, you will read the stories of people from a variety of backgrounds who have experienced miraculous events in their lives. Feel inspired as you hear about modern-day wonders that God is working all around us.

Can you teach an old villain new tricks? In an attempt to rebrand himself, ELM attends a Villain’s Anonymous meeting and learns about a way he can do some good. Desperate to leave his mark, he accepts the quest of finding Leftbeard’s Treasure–a collection of stolen left socks from across the Beandom.

Many people have heard of the miracles made famous by the Bible: walking on water, parting the sea, and even raising the dead. Though these miracles happened a long time ago, they still inspire listeners today as evidence of a loving Heavenly Father. Today, God continues to be a God of miracles and works his wonders in the lives of ordinary people. In this collection, you will hear the stories of people from a variety of backgrounds who have experienced miraculous events in their lives. Feel inspired as you learn of modern-day wonders that God is working all around us.

Wally was your typical medieval wizard, pointy hat and all, until one day he casts a spell to gaze into the future. Then he makes a connection...with the internet! A whole new world of social media, electronic mail, and more awaits him, but he soon discovers that the wonders of the internet come with dangers ranging from predatory dragons to actual internet trolls! Fortunately, Wally has a guide, the gallant Sir Brows, to help him navigate the perils of cyberspace before Wally brings the whole castle down around him.

Though he’s living the high life, Sir Roderick yearns for another quest–a dragon to slay or a villainous plot to foil. A visit to the Elven Bureau of Investigation reveals that they are still looking for a list of the Beandom’s most wanted. However, when he agrees to help, he confronts the Needler–a man who can bring people to their knees with his words. To vanquish this formidable foe, Sir Roderick makes a wish at a cursed wishing well to give him the power to resist the Needler’s attacks, with no idea how steep of a price the well requires.

Young's Baseball PodcastHosted by seasoned coach Michael Young, this podcast is an extension of the *Young's Baseball* newsletter, delivering expert insights for players, parents, and coaches alike. Whether on the diamond or in the dugout, tune in for practical tips on hitting, fielding, mental preparation, and the latest trends and strategies in youth baseball. With over 20 years of experience, including work with Reggie Smith and head coaching travel teams, Michael shares advice to help the next generation of athletes achieve their baseball dreams. Stay ahead of the game with **Young's ...

The first musical quest was only the beginning! Waking up with a taco hangover after celebrating their last win, Bellissimo realizes there's more to the Uppercase prophecy than they thought, and this part deals with her! With Sir Roderick at her side, she must defeat the Beandom's four fearsome Oxymorons: the Little Giant, the Jumbo Shrimp, the Living Dead, and the Moronic Ox. Success will bring them to the mythical One Bean and the Treasure of Ages, but can she succeed, working with a man with an ego bigger than Mount Ominous?

With the new hymnbook and children’s songbook for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the horizon, it is an excellent time to look back at where church music has been and to see where we might be going. The Song of the Saints examines the history of the hymnbooks and children's songbooks of the church, both the official and nonofficial versions.

When nerdy Rich Witz unwittingly becomes a Paladin, a white knight in training, he is thrust into a world where flunking a test can change the course of history, and a mysterious bully is playing for keeps with his life.

On the way to the promised land, one of the Jaredite barges takes an unplanned detour. Shipwrecked during a violent storm, the inhabitants of the barge find themselves on a strange shore without the company of the other 15 barges and no hope of rescue.

When a mysterious being gives Frank Edison the chance to travel back in time to prevent his brother’s death, he jumps at the chance. Being a first-time temporal traveler, however, he does not realize how sinister meddling with the past can be.

The Strategy Implementation Gap is a guide for executives on how to have a sustainable approach to the right people doing the right things in the right way to achieve the right results.

After the catastrophic events of the Wrath, Azil and his companions wake up to a world completely transformed. The monstrous Mals are acting strangely, driven even deeper into their madness by a new and terrible sensation called the Thirst. The different Aspects of Rahim are now at war with each other, some trying to unite the power of all the Aspects again, while others fight to keep them apart.

With two out of his four quests to become a paladin completed, Rich Witz fears the hardest part is yet to come. His nemesis, a dark knight in training, has already shown his terrible power, and Rich barely escaped with his life. Not only does he need to figure out how to pass the final two tests, but also a way to defeat his enemy once and for all. He knows his nemesis is disguised as a regular person at his school, and his list of suspects just keeps growing. With only a few days left, Rich must find out for himself if he has what it takes to become a knight—and to save his family.

The desk of a third-grader is a great place to live! Just ask Mr. E, the eraser. He has been with Eli, his kid, for longer than any of the other school supplies, and he wouldn't have it any other way. But there's a new kid in town, a bully named Josh, whose desk is home to the Shapeshifter, a piece of notebook paper that can folder itself into a hundred different shapes.