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Of all the noteworthy groups of islands of fire rock in the Pacific Ocean, the Hawaiian islands are usually considered to be the most stupendous. The early Hawaiians incorporated in their legends various theories to explain these great phenomena of nature, many of which are included in this volume, especially those legends which cluster around Pele, the great goddess of fire.

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, said to be dedicated to Aristotle's son, Nicomachus, is widely regarded as one of the most important works in the history of Western philosophy. Addressing the question of how men should best live, Aristotle's treatise is not a mere philosophical meditation on the subject, but a practical examination that aims to provide a guide for living out its recommendations.

A towering epic of adventure, cunning, and the longing for home, The Odyssey follows the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy. Cursed to wander for ten years across a treacherous sea, the king of Ithaca confronts monsters and gods alike—outwitting the Cyclops, resisting the Sirens’ song, and braving the wrath of Poseidon—while his wife Penelope fends off suitors determined to claim his throne. Rich with suspense, humor, and lyric beauty, Homer’s poem explores what it means to be human: the bonds of family, the cost of pride, the power of endurance, and the pull of memory and home.

For decades, Deepak Chopra and Wayne Dyer have delighted and enlightened audiences with their popular books, lectures, and tapes. In Living Without Limits, these provocative thinkers share their wisdom before a live audience as they question and challenge one another on the following topics: How...

D.W. Winnicott's distinctive contribution to our understanding of human development, based on extensive clinical work with babies and young children, is known and valued the world over. In Playing and Reality, he is concerned with the springs of imaginative living and of cultural experience in every sense, with whatever determines an individual's capacity to live creatively and to find life worth living. The ideas expressed here extend the theme first put forward in his paper Transitional Objects and Transitional Phenomena, published in 1953.

This little book discusses paths to address environmental conflicts based on a restorative justice perspective of imagining, practicing, and living justice. It proposes an approach that understands the relationship between humankind and environment beyond the narrow conception of homo economicus, considering the human beings in their social, political, economic, historic, spiritual, cognitive, emotional, aesthetic, and ecological dimensions, as well as in their connection with nature and non-human entities.

The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles is a timeless classic that reveals the practical philosophy behind wealth creation, abundance, and purposeful living. First published in 1910, this influential work breaks down success into clear principles that anyone can apply—regardless of background, education, or starting point.

Game-changing disruptions will likely unfold on your watch. Be ready. In Dual Transformation, Scott Anthony, Clark Gilbert, and Mark Johnson propose a practical and sustainable approach to one of the greatest challenges facing leaders today: transforming your business in the face of imminent disruption. Dual Transformation shows you how your company can come out of a market shift stronger and more profitable, because the threat of disruption is also the greatest opportunity a leadership team will ever face.

Dive into the captivating world of early conservation with Our Search for a Wilderness, the inaugural book from The Boone and Crockett Club, co-founded by Theodore Roosevelt and George Grinnell. In their Editors Note, they emphasized the essence of big-game hunting as a pursuit for the strong and resilient. This book, while reflecting the outdated equipment of its time, offers a vivid exploration of the American West and the dawn of the conservation movement. Each chapter delves into various animals such as buffalo, mountain goats, elk, and grizzlies, as well as the indigenous peoples and ...

A prequel to The Sovereignty Circuit, this gripping thriller reveals the origin of one of espionage fiction’s most compelling modern operatives — Casimir Voss. Before he was the reluctant intelligence analyst pulled from retirement, before the Wire Garden rose in the global network, before the world began quietly shifting beneath him… Voss was something else entirely: a young dual-national prodigy recruited by MI6, shaped by loss, honed by silence, and thrust into the emerging frontier of AI-driven espionage.

When results depend on your availability and constant rescue, growth never feels stable. It feels like pressure—like you’re always on. Results on Repeat is a multi-author playbook for founders and leaders who want predictable growth without becoming the bottleneck. It replaces hustle with operating systems built on four levers: capacity, delegation, structure, and trust.

From our animal brothers and sisters, young listeners can learn the Lakota Way, an ancient principle that transmits the virtues and values we should all strive to include in our own lives. If we watch and listen to their teachings, they will prepare us as we make our way through the joys and challenges of our mysterious, wondrous world.

Take a meander from places labeled normal to a world that clatters, slinks, and drips. Looks aren't everything and nothing is as it seems. Along the Elizabeth River in Norfolk stands an unassuming diner where love and misery are on the menu. Come for breakfast, stay for the pie. You might never want to leave. The Dark Reflections series is a shared world based on the art by Jeff Lee Johnson in which each author has contributed a single character to the telling of the tale behind the images.

The terrible and long-drawn out siege of Troy, the quarrel of Achilles and Agamemnon, the interactions between Olympian Gods and humans, remains among one of the classic campaigns and the heroism and treachery of the combatants have been unmatched in song and story. It is a literal translation, but prose, and therefore so much easier to understand! This is certainly the version for those who want to know what Homer is about.

In the fourth installment of our five-volume series on U.S. Marine operations during the Korean War, we delve into the critical events from December 1950 through March 1952. This volume focuses on the 1st Marine Division and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as they navigated complex operations under Eighth Army control and alongside IX Corps and X Corps. From the rest period in the Masan “bean patch” to intense guerrilla hunts and the fierce fighting in the Punchbowl, this account captures the resilience and determination of the Marines during a pivotal time in history. Join us as we explore ...

From a New York Times bestselling authority on education and children’s mental health comes a groundbreaking guide to navigating classroom challenges through an approach that is aimed at meeting kids where they’re at and being responsive to the developmental variability inherent in every...

Set against the backdrop of real-world cyberwarfare, refugee crises, and global surveillance, The King’s Hacker is a haunting origin story about morality in the digital age—a modern spy novel written in the tradition of John le Carré and Stieg Larsson, where every signal tells a human story and every keystroke leaves a ghost.

This story is about a little girl who loves Christmas so much she gets a fairy to grant her wish for it to be Christmas every single day. She quickly discovers that having endless turkey, presents, and candy isn't quite the paradise she imagined, as the non-stop celebration starts to cause some serious problems!

This expertly crafted audiobook transforms the challenging SY0-701 exam content into clear, digestible segments. Our certified cybersecurity instructors guide you through every essential topic, from fundamental security principles to advanced threat analysis and incident response. Turn your daily commute, workout, or household tasks into productive study sessions. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced IT professional, our engaging narration makes complex topics accessible and memorable.

Dive into this enchanting collection of folk tales from India, where charm and wisdom intertwine. This first volume by the author brings to life stories filled with humor, adventure, and valuable lessons. While some themes include suffering and loss, making it more suitable for older children and adults, the rich narratives will captivate anyone who loves folklore. Discover the magic of storytelling in this timeless anthology. (Summary by David Wales)