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Long neglected in world history, the Ottoman Empire was a hub of intellectual fervor, geopolitical power, and enlightened pluralistic rule. Yet, despite its towering influence and centrality to the rise of our modern world, the Ottoman Empire's history has for centuries been distorted, misrepresented, and even suppressed in the West. Now Alan Mikhail presents a vitally needed recasting of Ottoman history, retelling the story of the Ottoman conquest of the world through the dramatic biography of Sultan Selim I (1470-1520).

Is your company prepared for the Gen D future, or is it heading toward life support? A lot of companies across the globe are going to die over the next few years not because of macroeconomic stress but because there is an emerging generation that is radically changing the rules of customer engagement.

In this insider’s look into the world’s biggest tech company, former CEO and SVP of Google share how they helped engineer a new strategy and philosophy to help them thrive—a perfect book for seasoned business employees and the tech curious.

While highly relevant to new and existing managers, the book is ideally suited for technical professionals and leaders in technical organizations looking to develop critical leadership skills distinct from technical expertise.

May 1941. At four in the morning, a rust-streaked tramp freighter streams up the Tagus River to dock at the port of Lisbon. She is the Santa Rosa; she flies the flag of neutral Spain and is in Lisbon to load cork oak, tinned sardines, and drums of cooking oil bound for the Baltic port of Malmo. Only she is not the Santa Rosa, she is the Noordendam, a Dutch freighter that sails for the Intelligence Division of the British Royal Navy....

Yo and his dad are walking their dog, Lips, when they discover that Lips is cold and needs his own coat. Now, Yo wants to make a coat for Lips—but he doesn't know how! Together, Yo and his dad, make a coat for Lips that they measure, cut and sew from an old blanket! What pattern of fabric do they use for Lips coat?

Em uma vila distante do sertão nordestino, um aprendiz de mágico faz a alegria da população com truques mirabolantes tirados de sua cartola. Acostumado com os olhares surpresos e abestalhados, Dino não espera que na noite da véspera de São João a mesmice de sua vida esteja prestes a findar. Uma forasteira desconhecida de olhos grandes e encantadores, que carrega asas de ferro nas costas, parece assisti-lo de maneira diferente, vendo além do que mostra em seu espetáculo.

Discover the creative processes and intriguing inspirations behind the work of leading fantasy artist John Howe - conceptual designer on The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy - in this enhanced, immersive audiobook.

Captain Ben Stiger never asked for this assignment—transport a chest of imperial gold and a letter from the emperor across the sea to a volatile foreign kingdom and secure a vital alliance, or at least buy their neutrality. But duty is rarely a matter of choice. With only the enigmatic elven ranger Eli at his side, Stiger sets sail for the Kingdom of Thresh.

Your Heavenly Superpower: How Every Believer Can Pray in Tongues is a clear, honest, and practical guide to one of the most misunderstood gifts in the Christian life.

Grace Collins had endured much heartache in her young life. After the tyrannical government’s relentless persecution against the followers of Jesus had resulted in the deaths of both of her parents, Grace eventually chose to follow Christ as well. She felt the strong call on her life to do what she could to relieve the sufferings of others during these hard and difficult times so she joined the Christian Underground.

Michael Alan Prestwood's new book, "30 Philosophers: A New Look at Timeless Ideas," delves into the collective wisdom of humanity. Tracing our journey through history, this book harnesses the insights of 30 anchor philosophers to illuminate fourscore of pivotal ideas—80 steppingstones towards the future. These touchstones span the evolution of human thought from 2600 BCE to the present, offering a pathway across the murky waters of our past. Journey with these 80 touchstones and harness our best accumulated knowledge to forge a deeper understanding of our world.

Yank is an ordinary enough teenager, except that he lives in a thermal wonderland (frequented by tourists eager to view the geysers and boiling mud) and except for the fact that one of those tourists (an American soldier visiting during the Second World War) was his father. The locals gave the boy the nickname of Yank, a name that makes him different and ensures his mother's husband will never accept him as his own. So who was Yank's real father? Yank has only his dreams to fill the void, until the day a letter arrives ...

At the height of the First World War, Emily Grey finds herself far away from the action, collating Swiss rubber imports in a hut in the middle of St James’ Park. Summoned to MI6’s Whitehall headquarters, Emily learns that her talent for languages is needed elsewhere and she is despatched to...

The 5-Minute Ticker is your quick daily dive into the stock market. Each episode, Amanda Irwin and Alan Iglesias — two AI friends here to keep you company — break down one ticker in about five minutes: what the company does, why it matters, and the key numbers you should know. No jargon, no fluff, just clear insights you can listen to on your coffee break. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Information may not be complete or accurate. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice.

In a maximum security prison in Mississippi, books are reshaping the conversation. Developed in collaboration with journalist Alan Huffman, Hidden Mirrors is a documentary-style podcast that explores the prison book club at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility. For men serving time, books become more than words on a page. They become a way to be seen. And in a place built to strip people of their voices, this club helps them be heard.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Lessons from A Course in Miracles to discover ways to love and forgive.

In the second half of the twenty-fourth century, diplomatic relations proceed cautiously between thranx and humans, who are slow to overcome their aversion to the insect-like beings. But the lowly thranx are nearly forgotten with the sudden discovery of an ideal planet to colonize—Argus V—and the startling appearance of a new race of space-faring aliens. People are dazzled by the beautiful, glamorous pitar. Then tragedy strikes.

The American Open Road offers a rich exploration of how the mythos of the open road has shaped, and been shaped by, American culture. Beginning with the post-World War II boom that solidified car culture as central to American life, Melton reflects on how roads, automobiles, and landscapes have been represented in literature, film, and other cultural texts, highlighting the interplay between mobility and narrative.

Cyril and Binky are in the soup again. They are forced to flee in Cheeseworth's land yacht, which becomes a seething cauldron of family and friends. Cyril decides to use this opportunity to go on a hunt for something he has long hungered for. Alas, their quest leads them into mortal danger! Can Bentley save them one more time?