Other books that might interest you

• 

  12 Laws of Karma

  Manhardeep Singh

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Life repeating the same old patterns? Embrace these 12 Laws of Karma to manifest a new version of yourself as well as life.The audiobook includes to-the-point language and tone with the intent to reach the listener in a clear way.12 Laws of Karma will help you:Understand your impact on whole worldHave awareness of how each one of us is connectedAchieve the growth you are looking forChange the Karmic positionUnderstand how to get from here to there12 Laws of Karma is an intriguing self-realization audiobook. If you like self-improvement, therapeutic, life-changing audiobooks, then you’ll love Manhardeep Singh’s indispensable audiobook.Buy 12 Laws of Karma to start changing the world around you today!This audiobook is skillfully narrated by Manish Dongardive.  Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©2021 Manhardeep Singh (P)2024 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

  Show book

• 

  Tezcatlipoca: The History and...

  Editors Charles River

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Worshipped by many cultures, one of the main deities of the great Aztec Empire, the “Lord of the Smoking Mirror,” is also one of the most interesting and elusive Mesoamerican deities. Known as the master of the destinies of the world, giver and despoiler, patron of kings and slaves, sower of discords and revealer of sins, Lord of night and darkness, first Sun of the creation, he is as fascinating as he is complex. Tezcatlipoca was as feared as he was revered, for the god was all-knowing, all-seeing, all-powerful, yet also fickle, capricious, and with a wicked sense of humor to boot. 
  	The study of Tezcatlipoca must necessarily be framed in the Mesoamerican historical-cultural context, which is an undertaking entailing a fair amount of difficulties. Due to the complexity of each culture’s mythology, the many different gods, languages, and people involved, their study and the attempts made thus far to understand and explain it all have not resulted in a clear, unified discourse, but in a multiplicity of interpretations. This can make getting a clear and consistent picture from the available literature a little daunting. 
  	From differences in the spelling of names to differences in the gods that are attributed to each pantheon and their roles in the myths and their unique features, the reader venturing into the mythology and history of Mesoamerica - and of Tezcatlipoca in particular - should be aware that, while there are certainly incontrovertible facts and data on which there is a general consensus. In addition, the information offered in one source may very well differ from that found in another, as each author makes their own interpretations and draws their own conclusions from the evidence studied.

  Show book

• 

  Districts That Succeed -...

  Karin Chenoweth

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  In Districts That Succeed, long-time education writer Karin Chenoweth turns her attention from effective schools to effective districts. Leveraging new, cutting-edge national research on district performance as well as in-depth reporting, Chenoweth profiles five districts that have successfully broken the correlation between race, poverty, and achievement. 
   
   
   
  Focusing on high performing or rapidly improving districts that serve children of color and children from low-income backgrounds, the book explores the common elements that have led to the districts' successes. Districts That Succeed reveals that helping more students achieve is not a matter of adopting a program or practice. Rather, it requires developing a district-wide culture where all adults feel responsible for the academic well-being of students and adopt systems and processes that support that culture. Chenoweth explores how districts have organized themselves to look at data to guide improvement. Her research highlights the essential role of districts in closing achievement gaps and illustrates how successful outliers can serve as resources for other districts. 
   
   
   
  With important lessons for district leaders and policy makers, Chenoweth offers the hard-won wisdom of educators who understand the power of schools to, as one superintendent says, "change the path of poverty."

  Show book

• 

  A Nation Fermented - Beer...

  Robert Shea Terrell

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  How did beer become one of the central commodities associated with the German nation? How did a little-known provincial production standard—the Reinheitsgebot, or Beer Purity Law—become a pillar of national consumer sentiments? How did the jovial, beer-drinking German become a fixture in the global imagination? 
   
   
   
  While the connection between beer and Germany seems self-evident, A Nation Fermented reveals how it was produced through a strange brew of regional commercial and political pressures. Spanning from the late nineteenth century to the last decades of the twentieth, A Nation Fermented argues that the economic, regulatory, and cultural weight of Bavaria shaped the German nation in profound ways. Drawing on sources from over a dozen archives and repositories, Terrell weaves together subjects ranging from tax law to advertising, public health to European integration, and agriculture to global stereotypes. 
   
   
   
  Offering a history of the Germany that Bavaria made over the twentieth century, A Nation Fermented both eschews sharp temporal divisions and forgoes conventional narratives centered on Prussia, Berlin, or the Rhineland. In so doing, Terrell offers a fresh take on the importance of provincial influences and the role of commodities and commerce in shaping the nation.

  Show book

• 

  Accessing Healthcare and Social...

  Andre Pierre Aumont Jones Sr.

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Andre Jones' scholarly journey unravels the layers of the immigrant health care experience, urging a blend of empathetic practice and policy reform. In his work, he spotlights language barriers, the need for cultural competence, and the importance of community integration as key to improving newcomers' access to health care. Advocating for data-informed approaches and holistic support, Jones' research lays the groundwork for a future where equity in health care transcends borders, fostering a society that embraces every individual's right to well-being and dignity. 
  Andre Pierre Aumont Jones Sr. is a dedicated author in the fields of social science and human services. With a passion for exploring societal dynamics, he delves into the complexities of human behavior and community welfare. His work aims to illuminate the challenges faced by marginalized groups and promote social justice. Aumont's insightful analyses and engaging narratives inspire readers to reflect on their roles in fostering positive change.

  Show book

• 

  Liberty and Crisis: The History...

  Editors Charles River

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Although the Declaration of Independence is now considered one of the most important political documents in history, the men that drafted it did not initially favor such a move at the start of the American Revolution. Despite its assumption of governing duties, the Second Continental Congress never intended, at least initially, to become the governing body of a new nation. Instead, it merely hoped to transform the relationship between Britain and her colonies to allow for greater self-government on their side of the Atlantic. Separation between the two was rarely favored, and this initial sentiment coalesced into the Olive Branch Petition, which sought a reasonable motion of reconciliation between George III and the colonies. It was drafted by one of Virginia’s delegates, Thomas Jefferson.  
  	By April of 1776, talk had heated up concerning independence, and a consensus was quickly growing in Congress. However, one problem was in the way: did the Congress have the authority to declare independence for its 13 member colonies? The process was riddled with confusion across the colonies. independence. And of course, simply declaring independence did not mean the British were going to grant it, and during that time, things were looking quite dire for the cause. After the siege of Boston forced the British to evacuate that city in March 1776, Continental Army commander George Washington suspected that the British would move by sea to New York City, the next logical target in an attempt to end a colonial insurrection. He thus rushed his army south to defend the city. 
  In the summer of 1776, the British conducted the largest amphibious expedition in North America’s history at the time, landing over 20,000 troops on Long Island. They easily captured Staten Island, which Washington was incapable of defending without a proper navy. Washington’s army attempted to fight, but Washington was badly outmaneuvered, and his army was nearly cut off from escape. 

  Show book