Editora: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
Angie can’t wait to see her best friend Razan on her visit to Lebanon this spring. She invites her friend to a family picnic and is excited to spend the day together playing games and having fun. But when Razan brings along her cousin, Sama, Angie can’t help but notice that Sama is…different. Will Angie learn to accept Sama and appreciate her uniqueness?
"Rich Dad, Poor Dad” is a financial self-help book written by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter, published in 1997. Its goal is to teach essential financial lessons based on the author's experiences and the contrasting philosophies of his two father figures: his "poor dad" (his biological father) and his "rich dad" (his best friend Mike's father). The book quickly became a bestseller and remains a classic in the personal finance genre, although it has also faced criticism for its simplified approach and lack of specific investment advice. Below is a detailed summary of its main ideas, structure, and key themes. Main Themes The book has inspired a series of related products, such as educational games, seminars, and additional books, solidifying Kiyosaki as an influential figure in the personal finance field. However, its legacy also includes debates about the effectiveness of its advice and the need to balance financial education with careful planning.Ver livro
Multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer returns with a thrilling naval adventure inspired by the incredible history of the Second World War Arctic convoys. Multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer returns with a thrilling naval adventure inspired by the incredible history of the Second World War Arctic convoys. Winter 1943. Teenagers Frank, Joseph and Stephen are Royal Navy recruits on their first mission at sea during the Second World War. Their ship is part of an Arctic Convoy sailing to Russia to deliver supplies to the Soviets. The convoys have to navigate treacherous waters, sailing through a narrow channel between the Arctic ice pack and German bases on the Norwegian coast. Faced with terrifying enemy attacks from both air and sea, as well as life-threatening cold and storms, will all three boys make it home again? In this Sunday Times bestselling book, the historical and military themes are vividly brought to life, making it a must-read for juvenile and reluctant readers alike. The underwater action, the transportation of supplies, and the survival of the boys amidst the harsh conditions of war, all contribute to the gripping adventure that this story is. For fans of T.Z. Layton (The Academy IV), Dan Freedman (Jamie Johnson), Jeff Kinney (No Brainer), Martin Smith (The Football Superstar), and Marta Kissi (The Friend Dilemma). HarperCollins 2024Ver livro
Three months after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered the incarceration of all Japanese and Japanese Americans living on the West Coast of the United States. Families, teachers, farm workers—all were ordered to leave behind their homes, their businesses, and everything they owned. They were forced to live in incarceration camps, under hostile conditions, their futures uncertain. How did they endure it? How do we honestly remember this critical time in our history? Three photographers set out to document life at Manzanar, one of the ten bleak incarceration camps built and operated by the War Relocation Authority specifically for imprisoning Japanese Americans. Dorothea Lange was a photographer from San Francisco best known for her haunting Depression-era images. Dorothea was hired by the US government to record the conditions of the camps. Deeply critical of the policy, she wanted her photos to shed light on the harsh reality of incarceration. Toyo Miyatake was a Japanese-born, Los Angeles–based photographer who lent his artistic eye to photographing dancers, athletes, and events in the Japanese community. Imprisoned at Manzanar, he devised a way to smuggle in photographic equipment, determined to document what was really going on inside the barbed-wire confines of the camp. Ansel Adams was an acclaimed landscape photographer and environmentalist. Hired by the director of Manzanar, Ansel hoped his carefully curated pictures would demonstrate to the rest of the United States the resilience of those in the camps. Three photographers. Three perspectives. And through the lenses of their cameras, three different views of one bitter chapter of American history. In this remarkable work of nonfiction, Elizabeth Partridge weaves together firsthand accounts to reveal the history, heartbreak, and injustice of the Japanese incarceration.Ver livro
After the mischievous little Fly helped Mula the sleepy tiger to wake up and get energized, and help Svadi the snooty monkey to let go of what others think, they're back to help Mani the elephant! Give yoga a try with Mula and the Fly! Mani is a very unsure elephant. But when she takes some big deep breaths and listens to her heart, Mani discovers that she knows exactly who she is – no compliments needed. Book 3 in the Mula and the Fly series: Mula and the Fly is a beautifully-illustrated picture book series that promotes mindfulness and provides young readers with a soft introduction to yoga. The fun characters and easy yoga poses promote a happy, healthy lifestyle and encourage young readers to relax and unwind.Ver livro
Lost Sci-Fi Books 271 thru 275 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960sThe Risk Profession by Donald E. WestlakeRunaway by Alfred CoppelChangling by Ray BradburyThe Missing Room by Lynn VenableBeyond the Ultra Violet by Frank M. RobinsonVer livro
Courage, kindness, and adventure abounds in this charming chapter book series about a mouse discovering the true meaning of home. Mona the mouse has finally found a place to call home, the cozy Heartwood Hotel, where she works as a maid and sleeps snuggled up in a room with her best friend. Following the festive St. Slumber celebration, most of the guests have settled in to hibernate, and the staff is looking forward to a relaxing winter. But disruptions abound, from a difficult duchess to a mysterious midnight snacker. As the snow stacks higher, Mona will have to gather friends both old and new to keep the peace, finding help in some of the most unexpected places. These heartwarming stories will delight listeners and send them scurrying for the third book in the series, Better Together.Ver livro
