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Imperial China
by Inc. Dorling Kindersley
From the clans and legends of prehistory to the last Qing emperor, this book brings China's imperial history to life through its pivotal events, political forces, and powerful people, in a stunning collaboration between British and Chinese publishing houses.
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Financial Accounting for Dummies 2nd edition
by Maire Loughran
Learn to speak fluent finance―and ace your exams! Warren Buffett said that “accounting is the language of business.’’ And for many accounting and business students, the obscure terminology of accounting makes fluency hard to achieve. Financial Accounting For Dummies can help to demystify abstract concepts in a straightforward, friendly way. With step-by-step examples and real-world scenarios practice, it helps you grasp the fundamentals of accounting until you’re ready to interpret, analyze, and evaluate corporate financial statements like you’ve been doing it all your life.
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The Family Nest Egg : The Complete and Proven Financial Guide to Building Long-term Wealth and Security
by Laura Meier
Earn and save more money while protecting your finances and your family. Wouldn’t it be great if life were perfect, or just predictable? Recent times have been anything but. With rising rents, expensive mortgages, student loans, debts, and dreams deferred, most of us parents found our lives far from perfect or predictable even before the global pandemic and economic turmoil. But with the right guidance and actionable advice, we can get ourselves closer―taking back our future, building wealth, and protecting our families against the worst unforeseen events.
In The Family Nest Egg, estate planning attorney and parent Laura Meier provides a breakthrough program of inspiring real-life stories and time-tested legal, financial, and practical tips to move our families from stress to success and security.
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Niksen : embracing the Dutch art of doing nothing
by Olga Mecking
The Dutch people are some of the happiest in the world. Their secret? They are masters of niksen, or the art of doing nothing. Niksen is not a form of meditation, nor is it a state of laziness or boredom. It’s not scrolling through social media, or wondering what you’re going to cook for dinner. Rather, to niks is to make a conscious choice to sit back, let go, and do nothing at all.
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Hungry hearts : essays on courage, desire, and belonging
by Jennifer Rudolph Walsh
An anthology of 16 intimate essays celebrates the pursuit of truth and personal development in the face of loss, heartbreak and uncertainty, offering contributions by such diverse storytellers as Austin Channing Brown, Sue Monk Kidd and Ashley C. Ford.
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Musicals : The Definitive Illustrated Story
by Dorling Kindersley, foreword by Elaine Paige
Come along backstage and peek inside the spectacular and sometimes scandalous world of musical theatre. From The Wizard of Oz and The Sound of Music to Mamma Mia and Les Misérables, fall in love all over again with selections from every era of musical theatre. Take a journey through the years and immerse yourself in the behind-the-scenes world of musical theatre! From the dance halls and vaudeville to the silver screen and sensational Broadway shows, this go-to musical guide has all the glitter and glamour of the West End. It’s Showtime!
Delve into profiles of successful creators such as Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Packed with profiles of musical icons and fun infographics that summarize the plot, characters, and songs, Musicals: The Definitive Visual Guide is the perfect way to embrace your inner "theatre geek". With a foreword by Elaine Paige, this updated edition gives greater coverage on the smash-hit Hamilton and includes mention of new and popular stage and movie musicals. It’s a must-have or the ultimate gift for musical theatre fans.
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Blind Spots : Why Students Fail and the Science That Can Save Them
by Ph.D Berens, Kimberly Nix
Blind Spots exposes the weaknesses in our schools and answers tough questions about today’s educational system. In this unflinching look, learning expert Kimberly Nix Berens reveals the “blind spots” that perpetuate ineffective teaching practices. Dr. Berens then shows how her revolutionary educational method uses behavioral science to rapidly accelerate the core academic and cognitive skills of kids. As a result, all students—even those once labeled as learning disabled—can achieve high levels of academic success.
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My iPhone for seniors
by Brad Miser
Provides step-by-step instructions for seniors on using the iPhone, covering such topics as how to make and receive voice calls; send, receive, and manage text messages and email; work with Siri; and browse the web.
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