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How did a disheveled, intellectually combative gay Jew with a thick New Jersey-Massachusetts accent become one of the most effective politicians of his time? In this candid and witty political memoir, Barney Frank relates his journey from the outskirts of New York City to Boston's City Hall and the Massachusetts legislature, and then to the US Congress, where he played a vital role in the struggle for personal freedom and economic fairness over four decades.

Controversy and hidden pasts are suddenly and painfully exposed as wealthy widow Mrs Alving prepares to open a new orphanage in memory of her husband. Her treasured son Oswald’s return from Paris and her relationship with old friend Pastor Manders are no longer the source of joy they once were, as secrets are turned into a frightening and desperate reality.

In this lecture from 1975 "Stages of a Journey", Ram Dass discusses our journey through plains of consciousness and degrees of fate towards simplicity and quietness - to a kind of joy that is beyond time - a journey where we leave behind all our models of who we are. It is a journey that involves the transformation of our beings such that our thinking mind becomes our servant rather than master.

In this riveting and incisive non-fiction book, "From Lincoln to Trump: A History of the Republican Party" we journey through the political and ideological shifts that have defined the Grand Old Party from the turn of the century to the present day. As the United States underwent dramatic changes—culturally, economically, and globally—the Republican Party found itself at several crossroads that would determine its future direction and the nation's.

Ein gefährlicher Kriegerfürst, ein magischer Stein und eine junge Frau, die mit den verschwimmenden Grenzen zwischen Gut und Böse zu kämpfen hat - Im dritten Band der erfolgreichen Falaysia-Reihe warten ein paar Überraschungen auf die Leser*innen. Leon und Jenna machen sich gemeinsam auf den Weg nach Piladoma, um die alte Hexe Kychona zu finden, die ihnen, so hoffen sie, bei ihrer Suche nach den anderen Teilstücken Cardasols helfen und vielleicht einige ihrer wichtigsten Fragen beantworten kann.

Hör-Zeit in der Weite des Universums - Zeit für eine kurze Geschichte der Physik. Ist das Weltall grenzenlos oder hat es einen Anfang? Was bedeuten Raum und Zeit im unfassbaren Universum? Fragen, die schon Kinder beschäftigen, haben in der Geschichte der Physik zu aufregenden Theorien geführt. Von Aristoteles bis zur Quantenphysik sorgt Stephen Hawking in "Eine kurze Geschichte der Zeit" für Überblick.

Der Bestseller von Rolf Dobelli ergänzt und aktualisiert. Unser Gehirn ist für ein Leben als Jäger und Sammler optimiert. Heute aber leben wir in einer radikal anderen Welt. Doch wer weiß, wie leicht man sich irren kann, ist besser gewappnet. Rolf Dobelli nimmt die tückischsten Denkfallen unter die Lupe, in die wir immer wieder tappen.

During a break from his usual village beat, young Police Constable Nick finds himself involved with holidaymakers and their problems. As well as the normal seaside duties, how does he cope with a man who’s lost his false teeth in the sea and another who wants to give away thousands of pounds when drunk? Then there’s the stray Labrador that thinks he’s a police dog and accompanies police officers on night patrols, and the anxious fisherman who daren’t tell his wife that he owns a racehorse.

Every parent and kid is unique, and as we get to know our kids, we can figure out what makes them tick. Because this is an ongoing process, Weird Parenting Wins covers children of all ages, ranging in topics from "The Art of Getting Your Kid to Act Like a Person" (on hygiene, potty training, and manners) to "The Art of Getting Your Kid to Tell You Things" (because eventually, they're going to be tight-lipped). You may find that someone else's weird parenting win works for you, or you might be inspired to try something new the next time you're stuck in a parenting rut.

After a hit and run, my gold medal dreams are forced on hold. I can’t walk, let alone snowboard, and a wheelchair is my new way to get around. Everything I worked for has been destroyed. Then the world’s number one rock star strides into my life.

Professor Peters' studies of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam allow him to offer a series of lectures beginning with Creation and ending with the Final Judgment. In this course, Professor Peters leads listeners through a comprehensive study of each of these fundamentally monotheistic religious communities. As he concludes, only by understanding their similarities and differences can we hope to make sense of the politics of religion which continue to fuel conflicts throughout the world.

If you want to find peace of mind, live in the present, and attain greater awareness…but think it’s impossible to do so…Then you've come to the right place…From this audiobook, you’ll discover: why life is really beautiful… despite the hardships and struggles you may be going through right now, the true meaning of mindfulness… and why it’s key to living a happy and meaningful life, little-known breathing techniques used to achieve zen… and live in pure awareness, and much more.

Denglers Mutter wird langsam alt. Nachts sieht sie Schatten auf dem Hof und sie droht damit, ihr letztes Geld für Überwachungsanlagen auszugeben. Ihr Sohn kommt zur Beruhigung angereist und stellt fest: Entweder ist er nun auch verrückt geworden, oder da draußen sind tatsächlich Gestalten unterwegs. Oben am Feldberg besitzt die Familie ein Stück Weideland – die ideale Lage für ein Windrad. Wäre da nicht der örtliche Widerstand. Als die Wortführerin der Protestierenden ermordet aufgefunden wird, sieht sich Dengler mit einem komplizierten Fall konfrontiert. Kompliziert ist er auch in privater Hinsicht: Die Tote war seine Jugendliebe.

Here’s a unique chance to enjoy a share of the $48+ billion Airbnb industry, even with zero real estate experience. With over seven million listings in over 100,000 cities, it may seem like your Airbnb is getting lost in the crowd. Luckily, you can use strategies that Airbnb experts have sworn by to get your listing to the top, have it noticed by eager explorers, and increase your occupancy rate. Learn from experienced investors what works and what doesn’t to avoid rookie mistakes.

The love of God is the greatest force in all creation. It eradicates fear and fuels faith. And love isn't just a character quality - God actually is love. That means, when you received Jesus Christ as your Savior, love as himself was shed abroad in your heart! Learn what this high-level love should look like in your life as you choose to yield to the Holy Spirit and walk as Jesus did on this Earth!

In The Old Ball Game, Frank Deford, NPR sports commentator and Sports Illustrated journalist retells the story of an unusual friendship between two towering figures in baseball history.

Do you feel like something is missing, even though you have everything and should be happy? Your soul is suffering. Your soul needs you, needs your attention, and needs to find a supportive friend in you. This audiobook is here to help you heal. It is like a friend who understands you but also has the answers. This friend knows what should you do and exactly how things will get better. So, if you want to find inner peace and heal your soul, listen to what this friend has to say. Then pick out some of the advice that best suits you and let it inspire you to begin your healing journey.

Another eight great chapters that defend God's word! Includes: High Tech & the Bible by Chuck Missler; Noah's Flood: God's Judgment of Sin by Ken Ham; Apologetics: Proving the Bible Accurate by Russ Miller; and five more.

How important is luck in economic success? No question more reliably divides conservatives from liberals. As conservatives correctly observe, people who amass great fortunes are almost always talented and hardworking. But liberals are also correct to note that countless others have those same qualities yet never earn much. In recent years, social scientists have discovered that chance plays a much larger role in important life outcomes than most people imagine.

Dion came up out of the Bronx in the 50s and tore through the music charts in a ferocious display of talent. He continued to make great music while slowly returning to his Catholic roots. His hard-won wisdom filters through his stories whether he's recalling how he went shopping with John Lennon and ended up on the cover of Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band or what it was like to travel in the Jim Crow South with Sam Cooke.