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"Horrid Henry invents a time machine and promises to send his brother, Perfect Peter, to the future (as soon as Peter puts on one of Mom's dresses). But when Peter gets there, it isn't exactly what he had in mind. In fact, everything kind of looks the same"--P. [4] of cover.
2) Mean Time
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In her prize-winning fourth collection, Mean Time, Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy dramatizes scenes from childhood, adolescence and adulthood, finding moments of grace or consolation in memory, love and language amid the complexities of life. These are powerful poems of loss, betrayal and desire.
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Learn strategies to better manage your time to find greater happiness, meaning, and purpose at work and in your personal life.
Amidst the constant hurry, are you struggling to find happiness and meaning in your work and personal life? Take a deep breath and recalibrate your approach to time management with UCLA professor Cassie Holmes. In this course, Cassie shows you practical strategies for how to invest your time to cultivate more meaning, purpose,...
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Through the art of storytelling, Michael Meade shares: "The key aspect of the soul is its depth...It is the descending, the deepening part...It's the roots going further down as opposed to up towards the heavens…The soul goes towards diversity and multiplicity like the roots of a forest or the secretly connected life of trees. The soul is the connective tissue of life."
He goes on to describe that humankind has always experienced opposition, but...
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Professor Ravina adds more depth to your understanding of Japan's warrior ethos, bushido ("the way of the warrior"). As you look at historical snapshots, such as a samurai's petulant memoir and the vendetta of the 47 ronin, you'll discover the deep nostalgia that lies at the heart of this misunderstood aspect of Japanese culture. Bushido is full of a longing for a lost age.
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"Paul Tremblay has won widespread acclaim for illuminating the dark horrors of the mind in novels and stories that push the boundaries of storytelling itself. The fifteen pieces in this brilliant collection are all monsters of a kind, ready to loudly (and lovingly) smash through your head and into your heart"--
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"When the Equal Rights Amendment was first passed by Congress in 1972, Richard Nixon was president and All in the Family's Archie Bunker was telling his feisty wife Edith to stifle it. Over the course of the next ten years, an initial wave of enthusiasm led to ratification of the ERA by thirty-five states, just three short of the thirty-eight states needed by the 1982 deadline. Many of the arguments against the ERA that historically stood in the way...
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"From the world-renowned physicist, co-founder of the World Science Festival, and best-selling author of The Elegant Universe comes this utterly captivating exploration of deep time and humanity's search for purpose. Brian Greene takes readers on a breathtaking journey from the big bang to the end of time and invites us to ponder meaning in the face of this unimaginable expanse. He shows us how, from its original orderly state the universe has been...
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"Celebrating the Biblical Jewish Holidays is part of ALL Followers of Messiah! Aligning with God's Appointed Times is an invitation to go on a treasure hunt and discover more of God and His intended blessings for us using the map provided by celebrating the Jewish holidays. Understanding these sacred times of the year, steeped in tradition and rich in profound meaning, will help us experience our faith more clearly and open the door to a fresh fullness...