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  Mesoamerican Myths - Tales from...

  Odessa Nightshade

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  Dive into the powerful and mysterious world of ancient Mesoamerica with this 3-in-1 collection of legendary tales. Mesoamerican Myths brings together the awe-inspiring stories, gods, and cosmic battles of three of the most influential civilizations of the ancient Americas—the Aztecs, the Maya, and the Inca. 
  Explore Aztec Myths and Legends, filled with gods of war, sun, and sacrifice, where epic struggles between light and darkness shaped their understanding of the cosmos. Then uncover the complex pantheon and sacred calendar in Mayan Myths and Legends, where creation myths, underworld journeys, and divine twins reveal deep cosmic order. Finally, ascend the mountains of South America in The Mythology of the Incas, discovering sun gods, divine rulers, and the origin of the Andes. 
  This volume offers readers a fascinating blend of historical insight and mythical wonder—perfect for mythology lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the spiritual worlds of the Americas.

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  The Lucky Laundry - How the...

  Nathan Lynch

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  How the Aussie economy got hooked on the world's dirtiest cash. 
    
  Longlisted for a 2022 Walkley Award and earning the author the 2022 Financial Crime Fighter Award. 
  In today's ruthless world of organised crime, the best criminals aren't foolish enough to steal money out of banks. They wear tailored suits, carry briefcases, and discreetly slip money into banks.  
  Bigwigs, oligarchs and crime syndicates running drugs, trafficking guns and people, arming terrorists and subverting government controls are desperate to put a legitimate face on their wealth. Washing dirty money, moving it around the globe, making it look legitimate is where the action is for both criminals and the authorities chasing them. 
  Australia is awash with dirty money. It flows through our economy, keeps banks running, powers big business, puts coffee on restaurant tables, seeps into clubs, pubs, sport, the art world and anywhere that value is moved. It infiltrates real estate, costs billions in policing, and takes a terrible toll on Australian lives. What law enforcement agencies might lack in legislation and political will they make up for with sheer resourcefulness. When they can't get at the masterminds and bigwigs, they have honed tactics that intercept the flow of illicit cash and aim to drive a wedge between crooks and their ill-gotten wealth. 
  In The Lucky Laundry, financial crime expert Nathan Lynch delves deep inside this hidden world to explain how dark money has infected the lives of ordinary people - and tainted Australian democracy. He opens the curtain on the hidden world of financial intelligence, where crooks and spooks play a cat-and-mouse game inside the world's black money markets. 
  Enter the realm of the agents and undercover operatives who defend our democracy against the corrosive force of billions of dirty dollars.  
  HarperCollins Australia 2022

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  The Silent Cry - Understanding...

  Brittany Forrester

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  "The Silent Cry" delves into the often overlooked and susceptible subject of children's struggle with self-harm. The book explores the hidden pain that many children carry, providing invaluable insights for parents, educators, and caregivers. 
  The book sheds light on the silent cries of children who grapple with the complexities of self-harm. It navigates through the layers of emotions, uncovering the root causes and offering practical strategies to help children overcome their pain.  
  It is a roadmap for parents and caregivers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the delicate terrain of a child's emotional well-being. It is a call to action, urging society to break the silence surrounding children's mental health and advocate for a more compassionate and understanding approach.

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  Parenting Like an Australian -...

  Damien Cave

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  Raise kids to be strong, confident, and happy—by parenting the Australian way 
   
   
   
  Damien Cave and his wife Diana thought they understood what it meant to take risks. As two journalists who traveled the world covering pressing international stories, they were convinced they had seen it all; that is, until they moved to Australia. Suddenly, their kids were being thrown into giant Pacific waves in intensive lifeguard bootcamps, and they were expected to be present and participating instead of obsessing about work or politics. They soon noticed what seemed to be a societal surrender of control to nature and community. In other words? Their American customs were completely disrupted. Living their new beachside life didn't end up being a relaxing retreat, but instead caused a complete reevaluation of the ways they acted as people and parents—and it all had to do with taking unexpected risks and learning how to manage them. 
   
   
   
  New York Times Australia Bureau Chief Damien Cave delivers an impactful and informative account of how risk taking in parenting, and in all aspects of life, creates happier, healthier individuals and communities. Cave's exploration of Australian parenting culture, through gripping research and storytelling, will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about safety, risk, parenting, and, ultimately, being human.

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  Italian Made Easy - Beginner -...

  Lingo Wave

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  We broke our new series on learning Italian down into different learning stages. Start with the "Lower Beginner" books followed by the "Beginner" and "Upper Beginner" books. Next, progress to the "Intermediate" series, then test and reinforce your knowledge with the "Conversations" series. 
  This audiobook is divided into units.While it provides different learning patterns and accommodates various needs, this audiobook focuses on helping you improve your ability to understand, speak, and memorise Italian.  
  In Unit 1 you will hear Italian decoded with each syllable spoken very slowly and clearly with repetition. Immediately before each sentence is spoken, you will hear the translation, so you will always understand what is being said. 
  Unit 2 focuses solely on increasing your listening ability, which will improve your abilities to engage in dialogue with a native Italian speaker. This chapter requires you to listen very carefully to nuances in the language. 
  By Unit 3 you will already notice progress in your abilities to speak and understand Italian. The spoken translation is followed by two repetitions in Italian at a completely natural speed. While you are learning to process naturally spoken Italian, Units 3 and 4 will help you memorise new vocabulary and full sentences. 
  In Unit 5 you can test yourself on how much you have learned. If you are having difficulties, we suggest you revisit the listening, speaking, or memorisation section of Units 1, 2 3 or 4, according to what you need more help with. 
  Topics covered in this book: 
  1. Asking about family 
  2. Asking about relationship status 
  3. Expressing frequency 
  4. Talking about spare time activities and hobbies 
  5. Using quantifiers/determiners 
  6. Talking about preference 
  7. Talking about abilities 
  8. Talking about location of places 
  9. Describing appearance 
  10. Talking about personality 
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  Staying One Step Ahead - Ending...

  Tom Czyz

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  It’s a tragedy this book has to exist. America’s schools are trapped in a deadly cycle of déja vu. But from these heartbreaking tragedies, we can learn to do better—and learn how to stay one step ahead of the next school shooting.

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