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That statistic above—10 percent of the population owns almost 70 percent of the wealth in America—it’s not just some made-up number copied off some random site.

It was just supposed to be a modeling gig where I would be facing the biggest obstacle. Now, I have to face the obstacle of the heart. As a model, I have to the strangest things, but I have a big fear of horses. Imagine my horror to do a modeling gig for Rustic Ridge Horse Company. I thought it would all come crashing down until I met him.

Sarah Orne Jewett is best known for her clean and clear descriptive powers that at once elevate common place daily events to something remarkable, and lend dignity and grace to the most humble and homely human character. In "Deephaven", go with her on vacation to an unforgettable seaside village where time runs slower and small pleasures are intensified. Much space is given to outdoor rambles and sights and events of daily living that draw you into another era.

A breathtaking novel, rare and moving, about the world's greatest chef and his unruly heart. White Truffles in Winter imagines the world of the remarkable French chef Auguste Escoffier (1846-1935), who changed how we eat through his legendary restaurants at the Savoy and the Ritz. A man of contradictions - kind yet imperious, food-obsessed yet rarely hungry - Escoffier was also torn between two women: The famous, beautiful, and reckless actress Sarah Bernhardt and his wife, the independent and sublime poet Delphine Daffis, who refused ever to leave Monte Carlo.

This book will open your eyes to the pitfalls of perception, and help you build a foundation for trust that elevates organizational performance... so you can make your data and AI initiatives succeed where others fail. Data, Strategy, Culture & Power is a must-listen for anyone who works with (or uses) data, analytics, and AI in today's complex organizations.

Dieses Übungshörbuch wendet sich an Lerner aller Stufen und eignet sich auch zur Vorbereitung auf das Deutsche Sprachdiplom. Zusätzlich zu den Diktaten gibt es landeskundliche Informationen und vertiefende Grammatik- und Wortschatzübungen. Dies bietet dem Selbstlerner die Möglichkeit, außerhalb des Unterrichts mit Diktaten zu üben und zu lernen.

From October 2002 to September 2005, the crew of the USS San Francisco (SSN 711), a nuclear fast-attack submarine, took an incredible and gut-wrenching journey through three homeports, two missions vital to national security, two dry-dockings, dozens of leaders, and the worst submerged grounding in the history of the US Navy that did not result in the loss of the vessel.

Michael Nagler offers a step-by-step guide to using nonviolence creatively to confront any problem and to build change movements capable of restructuring the very bedrock of society. He identifies some specific tactical mistakes made by unsuccessful nonviolent actions, such as the Tiananmen Square demonstrations and the Occupy protests, and includes stories of successful nonviolent resistance from around the world, including an example from Nazi Germany.

This book by a noted PhD historian is one of the best books available about historical relations between the United States and Mexico. It shines new light on reasons for the US invasion of Mexico in 1846, opposition by Abraham Lincoln and other politicians to the unjustified and unconstitutional decision by President Polk to go to war, the importance of the ensuing war against Mexico, the resulting territorial seizures by the United States, the impact both nationally and internationally to both countries, and more.

I used to hate them more than anything. Now they are making me doubt everything. As a barrel racer, I thrive for the win. I thrive to never let anyone hold me back. But the only men who have been able to tear down my ways have decided they want me back.

Harborview Age Gap Shifters Love Saga is filled with delicious sexy shifter men who long to have a mate even if something else happens. To make their woman happy, they will do whatever they can to achieve it. This series is filled with knotting, fated mates, drama, danger, and mouth-watering sex where each man knows how to give their woman precisely what they want. Each story in this series is standalone and can be listened to in any order.

In The Five Pillars of Successful Relationships, you'll explore the essential elements that make long-term relationships thrive. Whether starting to date, transitioning from a friendship to romance, or deepening a partnership, this book provides the tools to create long-lasting, meaningful connections.

Jaden and Elijah have been best friends since they were born. They’re so close that Jaden doesn’t even mind that he’s constantly living in talented, high-achieving Elijah’s shadow—well, he doesn’t mind much. But then Elijah disappears, leaving behind nothing but a cryptic note asking for Jaden’s help. The next day, Jaden is invited to attend Elijah’s fancy private boarding school. Only, it turns out it’s not a boarding school at all. It’s a school for magic!

I have loved him for so long, I didn’t believe he could ever be mine. But when he claims me, I know there’s no turning back. Growing up, I have only loved one person, but he was out of my league. So, I just loved him from afar and could only long to be by his side. To choose me though to be his mate, it was a dream come true. Braylon, a half-breed warrior with piercing green eyes who makes me feel everything. Together, we have to face Alpha James who hates Braylon.

The story of the Incas is a powerful one, and their legacy remains a potent influence in the Andes of South America. In this insightful lecture series, Columbia University professor Terence D'Altroy focuses on Inca life at the height of the empire, the society's origins, its military, religion, ruling structure, and finally, the Inca legacy today.

Elliot Rodger considered himself to be intelligent, refined, handsome, fashionable, and charming. He spent years trying to be cool so women would like him. He thought if he just wore expensive and fashionable clothing, had a better car, or if he were rich, then women would throw themselves at him. In fact, he thought himself to be “The Supreme Gentleman”.

This book is the map for how to live with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety, but it is not written by a professional. It is written by someone who deals with it everyday, with insight, struggles, and stories from fighting with most of it everyday. I open up and tell you what it's like for me and what helps.

Discover a different way of seeing and responding to the coronavirus pandemic, an approach drawing on scripture, Christian history, and the way of living, thinking, and praying revealed to us by Jesus.

Talking About Race argues Christians must understand why they avoid honest conversations about race if they want to enjoy authentic racial unity in their churches. Isaac Adams shows that if we can understand the reasons for our reluctance to speak about race, we can grow together in love rather than apart in bitterness.

I had to run away to escape… But now, my fated mate has decided to drag me back to the place I ran from. Due to my abusive father, I had decided to run away. I didn’t think that he would care because he always told me to leave. But now there is a bounty on my head, and I have been caught. Oliver Wilde, a sexy coyote bounty hunter who could make me want everything, but he is cold. I don’t know how to make him understand that I did not do what I am accused of. All I need is a chance… But I’m afraid even my fated mate won’t be able to help me.