Merriam-Webster`s Collegiate Dictionary(12th Edition)
THE TWELFTH EDITIONAmerica's Most Trusted Dictionary, Now More Comprehensive Than Ever Over 5,000 new words Fascinating word lists and histories, expert usage guidance, and more Expanded entries for the top 500 most frequently looked-up words More than 20,000 additional usage examples, including 10,000 new quotations More readable and visually appealing than ever before New words include: cold brew, farm-to-table, parklet, heat dome, rizz, gaslighting, telework, doggo The official dictionary of the Associated Press Stylebook For generations, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary has been an essential reference source. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and redesigned to be even more useful and engaging for students, professionals, and everyone who loves words.
Merriam-Webster`s Collegiate Dictionary(12th Edition)
THE TWELFTH EDITIONAmerica's Most Trusted Dictionary, Now More Comprehensive Than Ever Over 5,000 new words Fascinating word lists and histories, expert usage guidance, and more Expanded entries for the top 500 most frequently looked-up words More than 20,000 additional usage examples, including 10,000 new quotations More readable and visually appealing than ever before New words include: cold brew, farm-to-table, parklet, heat dome, rizz, gaslighting, telework, doggo The official dictionary of the Associated Press Stylebook For generations, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary has been an essential reference source. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and redesigned to be even more useful and engaging for students, professionals, and everyone who loves words.
Isms
If you love words, you'll love -iSMs! There are words--and then there are -ISMs. More than just expressions with a wacky suffix, -ISMs are the eccentric geniuses of the English language. From esoteric philosophies and arcane religions to avant-garde artistic movements and kinky sexual practices, -ISMs describe our highest forms of human thought and endeavor--and our very lowest. In this engaging and enlightening book, you'll explore more than 200 of the most interesting, mysterious, and obscure -ISMs, discovering the true meaning of these intriguing words as well as the often bizarre etymologies, mythologies, and the common and not-so-common usage behind them. With -ISMs as your guide, you'll be the most sophisticated wordsmith since Yogi Berra.
Aviation Weather (FAA Handbooks)
Earth's atmosphere, common IFR procedures, high-altitude weather, and special area weather considerations are thoroughly discussed in this FAA handbook AC00-6A.
Healthcare, Law, and Ethics
'Dr. Yogesh Gupta, Director of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad, with 23 years of expertise, and co-author Dr. Geeta Gupta, PhD in Biotechnology and Associate Professor of Forensic Science at NSIT, Jetalpur, bring unparalleled insight to Healthcare, Law, and Ethics: A Reference Manual for Students and Professionals. Holding an MD, PGDHM, and PGDMLE, and serving as Professor of Practice at NFSU, Gandhinagar, Dr. Yogesh Gupta, a prolific author of three books and numerous short stories, simplifies complex medicolegal issues. Dr. Geeta Gupta's teaching expertise and deep understanding of student needs shaped the book's clear, engaging presentation, while her regulatory knowledge enriched its comprehensive coverage.This textbook is thoughtfully divided into four accessible sections: Introduction to Legal System, Legal Foundation of Health in India, Medical Profession and Patients, and Emerging Issues in Medicolegal and Ethics. Each section features real-world case studies that vividly illustrate key laws, showing how they shaped legal precedents and judicial decisions. Written in jargon-free language, the book is designed to evolve with changing regulations, ensuring lasting relevance for academic and professional use.Tailored for PGDMLE students, doctors, and lawyers, this manual empowers readers to navigate India's rising tide of healthcare litigation, driven by growing public awareness. Its structured format lets readers focus on specific areas, while the case-based approach enhances understanding. Educators, consultants, and professionals will find it invaluable for teaching, consulting, and preparing courtroom defenses, making it an essential tool for mastering healthcare, law, and ethics with clarity and confidence.
A Curious Explorer's Play-Quest
A Curious Explorer's Play-Quest: Adult Facilitator Guide This clear, practical guide helps parents, teachers, and caregivers support children as they move through the Play-Quest. The Adult Facilitator Guide offers simple explanations of the three doors in Mystery Behind the Doors, and step-by-step outlines for each chapter.Inside, you'll find supportive language for responding to a child's reflections, and conversation prompts that spark insight. This adult guidance keeps each session child-led, creative, and pressure-free. The goal is simple: help children notice their focus, understand their choices, and take small, meaningful action steps toward what they want to change, transform, or create. This guide gives you everything you need to create a grounded, encouraging environment where children feel understood, capable, and inspired.
What Would Jane Do?
"Handsome is as handsome does; he is therefore a very ill-looking man."- Jane Austen in a letter to Cassandra, 24th January, 1813Jane Austen is the queen of quips, and this fabulous box kit brings together her most memorable quotations through 52 cards and a full-color guide to her life, wit and wisdom. Jane Austen's dry witted portrayal of love, loss, betrayal, scandal and society make her the ideal guide for discovering wisdom in unusual places. In What Would Jane Do?, historian and author Suzie Grogan takes some of the most iconic quotations from her Regency writings and helps you extract what universal insights they contain for navigating modern society and relationships. Quotes from Elizabeth Bennet, Mr Darcy, Emma Woodhouse, Anne Elliot, Marianne Dashwood and more can be found on the cards included with this book. You can pick which ever cards suits you that day and display it upon the stand provided serve as a gentle reminder to live as Jane does. ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Inspiration Kits contain full-color guides to a mode of wisdom, accompanied by beautiful quote cards and a display stand to rest them upon, all enclosed in a giftable lidded box.
Afrikamawunya The Sacred Ancient Afrikawisdom
On this very Sacred Second of the most Blessed Minute of the most Wonderful Hour of this Divinely Chosen and Consecrated Holy Sacred Day, Week, Month, Season, Century and Age for the Rebirth of our Glorious Afrikan-centric, Continental Afrikan Nationalism, Identity, Personality and Citizenship of our One and Indivisible Sacred and Holy Continental Afrikan Home and Motherland to rediscover, reclaim, own, control, awaken, unify, empower, liberate, develop, enrich, project, protect and defend for the benefits of all our one billion soon-to-be Reborn and Mentally-free Continental Afrikans at Home and Abroad, the world's most Soothing and Motherly Divine Voice of all divine voices in the world, appears and says to me: My Divine Continental Afrikan Warrior Son of all my paramount warriors, my Spirit Channel of all my divine channels, my Anointed and Invincible Re-incarnated Continental Afrikan Pharaoh MENA (Menes) of all my anointed children of my visible and invisible world, take your Divine Pen and Paper and record this world's first Continental Afrikan Land.
Navigating Regulatory Language
Navigating Regulatory Language: An A to Z Guide draws upon the author's 30 years' experience as a regulatory practitioner, regulatory manager, regulatory executive, regulatory scholar, regulatory consultant, and regulatory coach and mentor.Working in the regulatory field has enabled the author to both experience and witness the frustrations of regulatory practitioners, managers, executives, and boards. Many of these frustrations are a direct result of the inability to communicate effectively with one another in a regulatory or enforcement context. Therefore, this book is an important addition to a regulator's toolkit.This book is a repository of information facilitating greater consistency in the use of regulatory language - it does not provide a definitive definition of every regulatory word, term, or concept. This second edition contains over 100 additional listings, both new and expanded. The new and updated listings are based upon suggestions from readers, conversations during regulatory work- shops and conferences, and from insights gained through considering contemporary regulatory literature.The primary focus, aim, and intent of this book is that it be a resource for collating, clarifying, and creating information - that advances regulatory practice, regulatory delivery and improves regulatory outcomes.
Navigating Regulatory Language
Navigating Regulatory Language: An A to Z Guide draws upon the author's 30 years' experience as a regulatory practitioner, regulatory manager, regulatory executive, regulatory scholar, regulatory consultant, and regulatory coach and mentor.Working in the regulatory field has enabled the author to both experience and witness the frustrations of regulatory practitioners, managers, executives, and boards. Many of these frustrations are a direct result of the inability to communicate effectively with one another in a regulatory or enforcement context. Therefore, this book is an important addition to a regulator's toolkit.This book is a repository of information facilitating greater consistency in the use of regulatory language - it does not provide a definitive definition of every regulatory word, term, or concept. This second edition contains over 100 additional listings, both new and expanded. The new and updated listings are based upon suggestions from readers, conversations during regulatory work- shops and conferences, and from insights gained through considering contemporary regulatory literature.The primary focus, aim, and intent of this book is that it be a resource for collating, clarifying, and creating information - that advances regulatory practice, regulatory delivery and improves regulatory outcomes.
An Armorial of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
Behold the lost heraldry of Camelot-restored, illuminated, and revealed at last.For centuries, the Knights of the Round Table have stood as the most iconic figures of medieval imagination-champions of courage, loyalty, and the codes of chivalry. Yet one extraordinary part of their legacy has remained scattered across rare manuscripts and forgotten archives: their coats-of-arms, the very symbols by which they were known in tournament and battle.Now, for the first time, this magnificent tradition is brought together in a single, authoritative volume.An Armorial of King Arthur & the Knights of the Round Table presents more than 170 heraldic shields, meticulously drawn from the great medieval armorials-including the famed 15th-century Armagnac Armorial-along with vivid character descriptions compiled from the original manuscripts. Edited and completed by renowned Arthurian scholars John Matthews, Stuart W. Pyhrr, and Caitl穩n Matthews, with stunning new paintings by Alison Hill, Herald Painter at the College of Arms, this book realizes the life's work of celebrated arms-and-armor scholar Helmut Nickel (1924-2019).Inside you will discover: The arms of King Arthur, Guinevere, and the royal families of BritainThe shields of all major Round Table knights, including Lancelot, Gawaine, Tristram, Percival, Bors, and moreThe emblems of allied kings-from Pharamon of Gaul to Leodegrance of CameliardThe heraldry of rival clans, Saracen knights, and hostile kingsDetailed insights into the medieval art of blazon, symbolism, and heraldic designCharacter portraits drawn from rare manuscript descriptions, bringing each knight to life in all his prowess and personalityA treasure for historians, heralds, storytellers, reenactors, gamers, artists, and all lovers of the Arthurian world, this volume opens a new window into the imagination of the Middle Ages-when every knight rode beneath a banner, and every banner told a story.Step into Camelot. The shields await you.
That So Evelyn, The Blog
'That So Evelyn, The Blog: Of Skincare, Education, Opinions, Travel and Christianity is the author's personal collection of blog series that is being remade into a book to help readers get some insights on topics related to skincare, educational, opinions and christianity. All the topics mentioned in this book are being researched first before the author penned it down into her blog. The purpose of turning this series of blog into a book is to help the author's readers gain some insights and knowledge about the topics that is mentioned in this book. The author hopes that through this book, it will help inspire her readers into nonfiction literary works.
The Wedding
Your wedding day is supposed to be one of the most special days of your life.But sometimes, the planning, invites, and seating arrangements can mean it feels more stressful than exciting.And that's before you mention the cost!However, with the right organization and preparation, it can still be one of the happiest days of your life. You just need the right guide to help you bring your vision to life.Introducing The Wedding, a must-read book for anyone who is planning their special day, regardless of how simple or elaborate you want it to be.From dream boards to dancing the night away, this book is packed with all the information you need to create your perfect wedding day and ensure everything planned is perfect.If you want to make sure you can focus on enjoying the wedding planning experience, you need to read this guide.Inside The Wedding, discover: a detailed guide on how to bring your vision to life.how to establish a realistic budgeting framework.a list of criteria for picking your venue.ways to add personal touches and memorable experiences.how to manage stress and enjoy the journey.Don't leave any aspect of your wedding day up to chance, and ensure you have all the tools and advice you need to make it perfect.
Familiar Phrases
Canadians have a way of talking that just feels right and is warm, familiar, and full of character. Whether it's a quick "sorry" in a doorway or a regional gem heard at the rink, the cabin, or over coffee, these expressions are stitched into daily life across the country.Familiar Phrases rounds up some of Canada's most beloved words and sayings, where they come from, when you'll hear them, and why they still matter. It's a friendly guide to the everyday language that connects neighbours, fuels small talk, and adds a little maple-flavoured magic to ordinary moments.Filled with light, playful explanations and simple illustrations, this book captures the fun of talking like a Canadian all without needing to say "eh?" every five seconds.Part of the Eh, Canada? series, it's perfect for trivia lovers, curious newcomers, and anyone who appreciates the small, cultural quirks that bring a country to life.So open it up, flip a few pages, and see how a nation's spirit lives in the words we use every day. You might even find yourself saying 'give'r' unironically.This Large Print edition makes Canada's quirkiest phrases easier to read, no squinting required.
I Love You
Show your one true love just how ardently your love for them blooms with this bewitching collection of heartfelt quotes and affirmations. When you fall in love with someone you love them for all they are, including all their quirks and the adorable things that make them unique. Filled with deeply felt and swoon-worthy quotes, this little book is a priceless way to let your dearest know just how much they mean to you, and to help you say those three significant words over and over again. Including passionate and soul-stirring messages from the likes of Oscar Wilde, Paulo Coelho, Taylor Swift and Audrey Hepburn, these pages will help you express your undying love for your special one, keeping the spark alive forever. It is the greatest gift for your: - One and only - Sweetheart - Star-crossed lover - Dreamy soulmate A perfect gift for your biggest supporter to express how much you adore them and how much they brighten your day.
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2026
#1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, business, and so much more. The World Almanac(R) is America's bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2026 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2025 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs effortlessly. Features include: 2025--Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2025.2025--Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the 2025 World Series and a 2026 Winter Olympic Preview.2025--Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2025, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports.2025--Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year.World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2025--including but not limited to Labubus.The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world.Statistical Spotlight: Data visualizations that bring everyday statistics to life, covering everything from current vaccination rates and long-term trends in alcohol consumption to how Americans get their news and use Chat GPT. Trump Administration: All the essential details about Pres. Donald Trump's unprecedented second term, including the political appointees taking over leadership of executive departments and federal agencies.Other Highlights: More new data to help understand the world, including housing costs, immigration and forced removal statistics, public schools and test scores, streaming TV and movie ratings, and much more.
How to Avoid the Medical Bill Rip Off!
Ever wondered why Medicare rebates keep going up - but your medical bills do too? Or why private health insurance doesn't protect you from huge hospital costs? You're not imagining it - and you're not alone.This book tells you what no one else will: the truth about how the system really works, where your money goes and how to avoid being ripped off.You'll learn how to: Get every cent you're entitled to from Medicare and private health insurance.Access free and low-cost care, 24/7.Use new care pathways and make the most of your My Health Record.Read and question your medical bills like a pro.Choose the right private health insurance - if you need it at all.Avoid hidden fees and big out-of-pocket surprises.Understand your rights in public hospitals.You'll also hear from real Australians who saved money and dodged excessive fees just by asking the right questions.If you're sick of confusing rules, broken promises and ballooning bills, this book is your toolkit. Take back control of your healthcare - and your wallet.
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2026
#1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, business, and so much more. The World Almanac(R) is America's bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2026 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2025 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs effortlessly. Features include: 2025--Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2025.2025--Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the 2025 World Series and a 2026 Winter Olympic Preview.2025--Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2025, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports.2025--Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year.World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2025--including but not limited to Labubus.The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world.Statistical Spotlight: Data visualizations that bring everyday statistics to life, covering everything from current vaccination rates and long-term trends in alcohol consumption to how Americans get their news and use Chat GPT. Trump Administration: All the essential details about Pres. Donald Trump's unprecedented second term, including the political appointees taking over leadership of executive departments and federal agencies.Other Highlights: More new data to help understand the world, including housing costs, immigration and forced removal statistics, public schools and test scores, streaming TV and movie ratings, and much more.
Blood and Ink
Albert Borowitz provides a guide to "fact-based crime literature" focusing on two principal groups of works: non-fictional accounts of crimes and criminal trials, including essays, monographs, journalism, editions of court transcripts, prison histories, and criminal and police biographies and memoirs; and works of imaginative literature, such as novels, stories, or stage works, based on or inspired by actual crimes or criminals. Blood and Ink, with forewords by Jacques Barzun and true-crime writer/historian Jonathan Goodman, will prove to be an invaluable resource to true-crime aficionados as well as to students and scholars of literature, cultural studies, and social history.
Always with the Questions
In lively, accessible essays, an experienced poet tackles the questions that all poets come up against as they strive to create a successful writing practice. What matters most and what can fall by the wayside? How to revise and how to submit? How to stay sane when frustrations abound? An edge of humor makes this eminently readable collection both entertaining and useful, and the reader will find inspiration in these pages too.
The Repair Shop: WWII
The newest book from the hit BBC One TV show The Repair Shop, in which the experts commemorate the 80th anniversary of the international ending of World War II, with popular repairs from the era. The latest book based on the BBC's BAFTA Award winning show, The Repair Shop: World War II marks the 80th anniversary of the international ending of World War II by sharing objects from the era and the stories behind them. Chapters include Secrets and Spies: 1939-44 Spycraft and Codebreaking; The Home Front; Children and the War; War in the Skies; The War Abroad; and Homecoming and Remembrance. See inside the home workshops of the experts for the first time as they share their favorite World War II mends. Featured experts are Will Kirk, Brenton West, Mark Stuckey, the Teddy Bear Ladies, Suzie Fletcher, Dom Chinea, Kirsten Ramsay, Chris Shaw, Lucia Scalisi and Steve Fletcher. From a landgirl doll to an airman's jacket, war medals to ceramic poppies, The Repair Shop: World War II explores the war in Britain and beyond through a range of fascinating objects and touching stories.
Key Words for Mechanical Engineering
Collins COBUILD Key Words for Mechanical Engineering is a brand-new vocabulary book aimed at anyone who wants to study or work in the field of mechanical engineering. The title contains the 500 most important words and phrases you will need to succeed and includes practice material to make sure you really learn them. This title has been specially created for foreign learners of English who want to improve their career prospects in mechanical engineering by learning English. The title covers the most common words found in this area, and will give learners a solid grounding in the key words and phrases that they will need as they start their studies or career in mechanical engineering.Collins COBUILD Key Words for Mechanical Engineering is unique in that the vocabulary items are organized alphabetically, in a dictionary style, and words are clearly labelled according to topic. Vocabulary-building features, synonyms, and collocations help learners to enrich their vocabulary and increase their accuracy and fluency.Vocabulary items are explained using simple language and are presented in a clear and easy-to-use format. Example sentences for every entry show how the word is really used in English and have been taken from subject-specific corpora from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus.To help users consolidate what they have learnt, the title also contains a thematic word list section, organized according to topic. There is a self-study section which includes practice material, which will ensure that users really learn these fundamental words and phrases.The title also includes downloadable audio, which contains audio of all 500 headwords and example sentences. Communication for work and study is crucial, so this additional help with pronunciation will help to build the learner's confidence when speaking English.
Key Words for Automotive Engineering
Collins COBUILD Key Words for Automotive Engineering is a brand-new vocabulary book aimed at anyone who wants to study or work in the field of automotive engineering. The title contains the 500 most important words and phrases you will need to succeed and includes practice material to make sure you really learn them. This title has been specially created for foreign learners of English who want to improve their career prospects in automotive engineering by learning English. The title covers the most common words found in this area, and will give learners a solid grounding in the key words and phrases that they will need as they start their studies or career in automotive engineering.Collins COBUILD Key Words for Automotive Engineering is unique in that the vocabulary items are organized alphabetically, in a dictionary style, and words are clearly labelled according to topic. Vocabulary-building features, synonyms, and collocations help learners to enrich their vocabulary and increase their accuracy and fluency.Vocabulary items are explained using simple language and are presented in a clear and easy-to-use format. Example sentences for every entry show how the word is really used in English and have been taken from subject-specific corpora from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus.To help users consolidate what they have learnt, the title also contains a thematic word list section, organized according to topic. There is a self-study section which includes practice material, which will ensure that users really learn these fundamental words and phrases.The title also includes downloadable audio, which contains audio of all 500 headwords and example sentences. Communication for work and study is crucial, so this additional help with pronunciation will help to build the learner's confidence when speaking English.
Time Machine Trivia: The 2000s
Take a wild ride on a Razor scooter through the days of Y2K and MySpace. Think you know your aughts? It's time to break out your Juicy velour, fire up your iPod, and vote for Pedro! Put your knowledge to the test with trivia that spans pop culture, tech breakthroughs, unforgettable fads, and defining moments from the dawn of the millennium. Time Machine Trivia: The 2000s is your ultimate throwback companion, packed with hundreds of nostalgic facts that capture the spirit of an iconic decade. Relive the drama of Y2K and the early days of social media when downloading a single song could take an entire afternoon--but was totally worth it. Rewind to the era of low-rise jeans, blockbuster franchises about boy wizards, and endless choruses of "Oops!... I Did It Again." Remember choreographed flash mobs and the thrill of waiting for those red movie envelopes to arrive in the mail. Salute all the parents who sprinted through toy stores to grab Bratz dolls and the elusive Nintendo Wii. From AIM away messages to sneakers with wheels, discover a time capsule of 2000s glory. This book will reignite your love for all things 2000s as you host trivia nights, dive into a solo nostalgia trip, or casually stump your friends. Use it as a conversation starter to celebrate your favorite pop-punk anthem, debate Team Edward versus Team Jacob, and finally settle whether Crocs are a fashion crime or a triumph. Whether you lived through the first decade of the 21st century or just wish you had, Time Machine Trivia: The 2000s will cha-cha-slide you straight into a world of puka shells, SurvivorIsland, and flip phones snapping shut with flair. It's time to party like it's 2005!
Master Lists for Writers
Write faster...write more.Get the expanded edition of the bookthat went viral on social media!Used by thousands of writers around the world-including bestselling authors and screenwriters-MASTER LISTS FOR WRITERS is back and better than ever. The 10th anniversary GOLD EDITION is the ultimate brainstorming tool for storytellers at all experience levels, and it's the perfect gift for any writer!This GOLD EDITION includes: expanded lists for facial expressions, body language, physical descriptions, and morebrand-new lists for creating vivid settings, unforgettable characters, and on-point dialogueguidance for writing action and employing the rule of "show, don't tell"specialized lists for writing romance, fantasy, mystery, thriller, and horroroutstanding guides to plotting, goals, motivations, conflicts, character arcs, character names, and even book titlesThis edition is appropriate for teens as well as for adult writers. It's perfect for libraries, and it's an excellent resource for teachers of high school and college creative writing.Whether you're stuck on a little detail, fleshing out a new main character, or planning an entire novel, MASTER LISTS FOR WRITERS: GOLD EDITION is here to help you stay inspired and reach your writing goals.
Spiritual Warfare
In a world which is filled with uncertainty about death and what lies beyond, this book offers a compelling, hope-filled journey through the biblical vision of life, death, and the world to come.With clarity, pastoral warmth, and deep theological insight, Hope Beyond the Grave explores what the Bible really teaches about physical death, the intermediate state, resurrection, judgment, and the final renewal of all things. Along the way, it tackles tough questions about the soul, hell, grief, and what it truly means to "die in Christ."Whether you are wrestling with personal loss, preparing for your own departure, or simply longing to understand God's grand story of redemption, this book will equip and encourage you. Grounded in Scripture and rich with pastoral application, it will help you face death - not with fear, but with unwavering hope. Death is not the end of the story. In Christ, it is merely the doorway to glory.
Selective Trial Test Package Set 3 (Second Edition)
Selective Trial Test Package Set 3 has been thoroughly edited to reflect recent changes to the NSW selective test. This book contains four complete test series (I, J, K, and L), each covering Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, and Thinking Skills. In total, it includes 12 full-length tests with detailed solutions.
The Literary Agent's Guide To Writing Non-Fiction Book Proposal - 3rd edition
A Life That Inspires
What if the life you are meant to live has been quietly calling you all along? There comes a moment when you stop-mid-routine, mid-role, mid-rush-and hear a whisper from within. A quiet question arises: Is this all there is? A Life That Inspires is a heartfelt invitation to pause, to reflect, and to realign. It is not about becoming someone else; it is about becoming more you. More present. More purposeful. More alive. Whether you're healing from a painful chapter, craving deeper meaning, or simply ready to stop going through the motions and start living with intention, this book is your companion. It offers gentle guidance from awakening to action, from clarity to courage, from self-love to soulful impact. The world does not need more perfection. It needs more people willing to show up real, radiant, and rooted in truth. It needs you, the best version of you.
A Life That Inspires
What if the life you are meant to live has been quietly calling you all along? There comes a moment when you stop-mid-routine, mid-role, mid-rush-and hear a whisper from within. A quiet question arises: Is this all there is? A Life That Inspires is a heartfelt invitation to pause, to reflect, and to realign. It is not about becoming someone else; it is about becoming more you. More present. More purposeful. More alive. Whether you're healing from a painful chapter, craving deeper meaning, or simply ready to stop going through the motions and start living with intention, this book is your companion. It offers gentle guidance from awakening to action, from clarity to courage, from self-love to soulful impact. The world does not need more perfection. It needs more people willing to show up real, radiant, and rooted in truth. It needs you, the best version of you.
Having People Over
Become the perfect host and learn how to foster community as an adult with this modern guide to hosting every type of gathering. In a world that often feels disconnected and transactional, there's nothing more radically hospitable than welcoming people into your space, your table, and your life. In this accessible, inviting book on hosting and entertaining, author, CEO, and internet big sister Chelsea Fagan guides readers on creating moments worth staying in for. From designing the right space, to crafting a menu that won't keep you in the kitchen all night, to revitalizing the lost art of cultivating grown-up communities, this book will make you the perfect host at every budget. Having People Over includes guides for: - Curating a space optimized for entertaining, so people can drop by without it sending you into a tailspin.- A brief history of the cocktail hour--and its imagined future--including recipes with and without spirits. - The 101 tutorial for all things dinner parties inviting guests, setting the table, planning a menu, creating a mood board, and actually enjoying the evening yourself.- Facilitating a (platonic) adult sleepover--and why you definitely should!- How to be good guest wherever you go, from when to show up, to what to bring, to what absolutely not to do. With chic, stylized photography and charming, illustrative line drawings throughout--providing everything from sample tablescapes to charcuterie board maps--and plenty of actual recipes for your next gathering, Having People Over will transform your relationship to entertaining, one ap矇ritif at a time.
The Other Almanac
An annual that echoes The Old Farmer's Almanac. The Other Almanac is fun, fact-filled and fabulously beautiful, with a quirkily progressive and environment-friendly take on the coming year.A sparkling new take on an age-old publication, The Other Almanac brings together contributions by writers, artists, and scientists on topics including environmentalism, botany, grief, seasonal savvy, and off-the-beaten-track curiosities, all presented in brilliant color and eye-popping design.Highlights of the 2026 edition include a guide to foraging in NYC, checklists for signs of the seasons, a tide chart for NYC, obituaries for recently extinct animals and plants, and a list of objects left on the moon.With contributions by: A.K. Burns, Alicia Kennedy, Al-Wah'at Collective, Brian Brown, Claire L. Evans, David George Haskell, David Kennedy Cutler, Day Bri癡rre, Diana Hubbell, Diana Sofia Lozano, Elijah Anderson, G. Peter Jemison, Isabel Ling, Jerry Lue, Jordan Casteel, Julie Rossman, Katherine Bradford, Kay Kasparhauser, Kris Rumman, Larissa Pham, Lily Consuelo Saporta Tagiuri, Marie Viljoen, Mary Mattingly, Mel Chin, Michael Yarinsky, Mohammed R. Mhawish, Morgan Lett, Nate Dorr, Raven Halfmoon, Sabrina Imbler, Sally DeWind, Shannon Lee, Tideland Prints, TJ Shin, Who Tattoo, Zo禱 Lescaze.
Ilex Cassine, The Aboriginal North American Tea; Its History, Distribution, And Use Among The Native North American Indians
A forgotten American brew returns to life discover the story of Ilex Cassine, the aboriginal North American tea that sustained communities and stirred curiosity for centuries. Edwin M. Hale s definitive work traces the Ilex Cassine history, mapping its botanical range, historical tea distribution, and the rich Aboriginal tea uses recorded among Native communities. Meticulously researched and evocatively written, this book combines field observation, historical sources, and ethnobotanical insight to reveal how North American indigenous plants shaped daily life, ritual, and commerce. Readers will learn about traditional Native American drinks, the preparation and reputed Ilex Cassine benefits, and the cultural meanings woven into an enduring Native North American tea tradition. This edition from Alpha Editions restores a volume long out of print and unavailable to scholars, collectors, and curious readers. Carefully edited and preserved for today s and future generations, it is more than a reprint it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure that honors Native American herbal traditions and indigenous tea culture. Whether you are a casual reader drawn to American natural history, a student of Native North American ethnobotany, or a classic literature collector building a curated shelf, Hale s account offers rare depth and accessibility. Reclaim a piece of botanical and cultural history: explore the origins, uses, and enduring legacy of a traditional Native American beverage in this essential revival.
The Greatest American Quiz Book
Test your knowledge with The Great American Quiz Book!Packed with 1,776 questions--a nod to the year of independence--this ultimate trivia treasure celebrates 250 years of the USA. It's the perfect companion for trivia buffs, history enthusiasts, and anyone who loves putting their smarts to the test.Explore fascinating facts about America's journey, from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the groundbreaking achievements of today. Dive into mind-bending questions about famous presidents, legendary landmarks, and jaw-dropping innovations that changed the world.Relive Hollywood's golden moments, chart-topping hits, and the sports legends that made history. Plus, uncover quirky tidbits about American food, fashion, holidays, and fun traditions.With a page of quiz questions for every US state, this book is the perfect gift for any American patriot, whether you enjoy learning about history and culture or you are just a fan of trivia challenges. The Great American Quiz Book is your ultimate test of national know-how.How much do YOU really know about America? There's only one way to find out!
100 Mind-Blowing Stories
Discover more mind-blowing books and audiobooks at FelixGrayson.com100 Mind-Blowing Stories: Fascinating Stories of the Strange, Surprising, and UnbelievableStep into a world where the truth is often stranger than fiction. 100 Mind-Blowing Stories is your front-row ticket to the most bizarre, shocking, and utterly fascinating tales ever told-drawn from the farthest corners of history, science, mystery, and the unexplained.From vanishing villages and haunted objects to molasses floods and emu wars, each story in this collection will leave you amazed, amused, or utterly baffled. Perfect for curious minds and lovers of the unbelievable, every page delivers a new "wait, what?!" moment.Inside, you'll discover: A war fought against emus... and lostA molasses tsunami that crushed a cityA man who survived two atomic bombsThe eerie mystery of the lighthouse keepers who vanished without a traceA woman who gave birth to rabbits (or so she claimed)A statue said to cry real tearsAnd dozens more stories that defy logic, history, and even scienceEach tale is brought to life not only through captivating storytelling-but through stunning, original artwork created specifically for this edition. That's right: every single story is paired with a unique visual masterpiece that captures its essence, emotion, and mystery. From surreal illustrations to haunting compositions, the art alone is worth the journey.Whether you read it cover to cover or jump to random stories, this collection is a guaranteed conversation starter-and a mind-expanding experience you won't soon forget.Get ready to be amazed 100 times over.
A Philosophical Lexicon of Literary Terms
This Philosophical Lexicon is an analytical glossary of terms whose understanding is indispensable for the serious study of literature and of literary traditions. As such, it leaves aside consideration of terms associated only with discrete historical periods or with merely conventional literary practices. Instead, it focuses on key terms that pertain to those fundamental features that are shared by all literary traditions, no matter when or where they may be found.Further, rather than seeking to conform its explanation of these universally relevant terms to a predetermined schema, this Lexicon roots its definitions in the practical experience attentive readers have of literary works themselves. Thereby, it aims to show readers how to attain the deepest possible penetration of any individual work of art, helping them better apprehend its uniqueness as well as to appreciatre its value as a delightful object of beauty.
100 Mind-Blowing Stories
Discover more mind-blowing books and audiobooks at FelixGrayson.com100 Mind-Blowing Stories: Fascinating Stories of the Strange, Surprising, and UnbelievableStep into a world where the truth is often stranger than fiction. 100 Mind-Blowing Stories is your front-row ticket to the most bizarre, shocking, and utterly fascinating tales ever told-drawn from the farthest corners of history, science, mystery, and the unexplained.From vanishing villages and haunted objects to molasses floods and emu wars, each story in this collection will leave you amazed, amused, or utterly baffled. Perfect for curious minds and lovers of the unbelievable, every page delivers a new "wait, what?!" moment.Inside, you'll discover: A war fought against emus... and lostA molasses tsunami that crushed a cityA man who survived two atomic bombsThe eerie mystery of the lighthouse keepers who vanished without a traceA woman who gave birth to rabbits (or so she claimed)A statue said to cry real tearsAnd dozens more stories that defy logic, history, and even scienceEach tale is brought to life not only through captivating storytelling-but through stunning, original artwork created specifically for this edition. That's right: every single story is paired with a unique visual masterpiece that captures its essence, emotion, and mystery. From surreal illustrations to haunting compositions, the art alone is worth the journey.Whether you read it cover to cover or jump to random stories, this collection is a guaranteed conversation starter-and a mind-expanding experience you won't soon forget.Get ready to be amazed 100 times over.
The Money Math
Money isn't magic. It's math-and mastering it is an art. While many people are obsessed with the figures, only a few have mastered the art of figuring out the figures. Some count what they see; others calculate what they can create. However, it is those who learn this art-this sacred equation of vision, value, and velocity-who rise from obscurity to abundance.The Money Math is not just about financial literacy-it is financial intelligence fused with faith, creativity, and purpose. By the time you close these pages, you will no longer see money as magic but as a mathematical solution. You will no longer be intimidated by figures but inspired to figure them out.Money isn't magic-it's math.Together, we will figure it out.Greater Grace for Greatness...A.B. Collins
A Philosophical Lexicon of Literary Terms
This Philosophical Lexicon is an analytical glossary of terms whose understanding is indispensable for the serious study of literature and of literary traditions. As such, it leaves aside consideration of terms associated only with discrete historical periods or with merely conventional literary practices. Instead, it focuses on key terms that pertain to those fundamental features that are shared by all literary traditions, no matter when or where they may be found. Further, rather than seeking to conform its explanation of these universally relevant terms to a predetermined schema, this Lexicon roots its definitions in the practical experience attentive readers have of literary works themselves. Thereby, it aims to show readers how to attain the deepest possible penetration of any individual work of art, helping them better apprehend its uniqueness as well as to appreciatre its value as a delightful object of beauty.
Merriam-Webster's Notebook Dictionary
A quick-reference guide especially designed for students grades 5 & up, conveniently designed for 3-ring binders. 40,000 entries cover essential vocabulary and feature concise, easy-to-understand definitions and pronunciations. Helpful guides for students include: A Brief Guide to Punctuation, Mathematical Signs & Symptoms, The Periodic Table, and Weights and Measures.
100 Mind-Blowing Stories
Discover more mind-blowing books and audiobooks at FelixGrayson.com100 Mind-Blowing Stories: Fascinating Stories of the Strange, Surprising, and UnbelievableStep into a world where the truth is often stranger than fiction. 100 Mind-Blowing Stories is your front-row ticket to the most bizarre, shocking, and utterly fascinating tales ever told-drawn from the farthest corners of history, science, mystery, and the unexplained.From vanishing villages and haunted objects to molasses floods and emu wars, each story in this collection will leave you amazed, amused, or utterly baffled. Perfect for curious minds and lovers of the unbelievable, every page delivers a new "wait, what?!" moment.Inside, you'll discover: A war fought against emus... and lostA molasses tsunami that crushed a cityA man who survived two atomic bombsThe eerie mystery of the lighthouse keepers who vanished without a traceA woman who gave birth to rabbits (or so she claimed)A statue said to cry real tearsAnd dozens more stories that defy logic, history, and even scienceEach tale is brought to life not only through captivating storytelling-but through stunning, original artwork created specifically for this edition. That's right: every single story is paired with a unique visual masterpiece that captures its essence, emotion, and mystery. From surreal illustrations to haunting compositions, the art alone is worth the journey.Whether you read it cover to cover or jump to random stories, this collection is a guaranteed conversation starter-and a mind-expanding experience you won't soon forget.Get ready to be amazed 100 times over.
Creation Illuminated
Creativity, a character trait that sets people apart, empowering them and their organizations toward the novel, new, has-never-been products. The realization has downed and is portrayed through 'Creation Illuminated' pages that God is the first creative force. In His Creation and your heart, blessings are placed. Through the Creator's power in nature and its blessings, we can seek the ultimate creation in ourselves. To be able to love!Monique Keller shares the Creation as you have never seen it before. Contextualized and explained in stories depicting personal trauma, healing, faith, enlightenment, and love. The reader is encouraged to dig deeper, work through past hurtful experiences, focus on their unique strengths, and develop more profound confidence to be creative and create a deeper faith life.Endorsement: Monique Keller takes readers on a journey of reflection and enlightenment through her book "Creation Illuminated". She relates concepts of love, kindness, gratitude, connection, light and darkness, flow and abundance, and many more through the Creator and his creation of life. Monique's sharing of her own journey in overcoming fear and shame; of growth and finding love and acceptance, brings such depth and meaning, and palpable emotion to this beautiful narrative. She embraces her writing with the wisdom and love from the Creator and uses analogies and descriptions relating to parts of our body, like our hearts and the heartbeat our breath and our lungs, to portray her message of receiving and accepting that our Creation, and Heaven and Earth, are/ made in love. Through her writing, Monique helps the reader to shift their focus to a more positive outlook, bringing with it a new perspective, with a deeper understanding of life and finding meaning in why Creation is the beginning of a beautiful journey, even if there are challenges and hardships along the way. Let this book put you on a path of transformation, filled with love. Thank you for an uplifting and powerful read Monique. % Dr. Ingrid/ SellschopAbout the Author: Monique M Keller is a South African born physiotherapist, a lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, founder and chairperson of The Helping Hand Amplified Team Non-Profit-Organization, and an avid religious writer. Monique uses the mediums of scripture, storytelling, and personal experiences of faith in her books. Her intention is to write thought-provoking and impactful books. Modern Apocrypha Hands of Jesus and Teacher on the Mount was also written by Monique.
Excellence in the Science of Tajwid
An abridged book in the science of tajwid. The book provides an explanation for the proper pronunciation and attributes of the letters and rules of tajwid, specifically in the narration of Hafs 'an 'Asim for the purpose of enforcing and simplifying the rules for the reader, making it easier for memorization. The tajwid concepts and rules are further clarified through practical examples, explanations, and illustrative charts.
