Stella and the Timekeepers


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A middle-grade fantasy novel about a half-angel, half-mermaid discovering her identity and fighting to protect the Laws of the Universe and the fate of the realms of land, sea and sky from the forces of evil. From the shore, the sky, and the depths of the sea, an epic adventure awaits. Stella Merriss has never felt like she belonged anywhere—her family was always on the run. During a daring escape her parents suddenly disappear into stormy, shark-infested waters. Alone and unsure of her future, she learns the truth: that she’s actually half angel, half mermaid. Stella has no choice but to join an elite angel apprenticeship program where—despite having to hide her illegal dual nature—she finally feels as though she has found a home. But villainous forces are gathering to strike against Stella’s newfound home and attack the three Timekeepers who spin and weave the fateful Thread of Life. Evil Lord Sylvain and his army will stop at nothing to corrupt the Laws of the Universe and bend them toward his own vile agenda. A child of land, sea, and sky is the only obstacle standing in his way. In this battle between good and evil, Stella and her friends must defend against the armies of Lord Sylvain or see the realms of land, sea, and sky plunged into chaos.




How to Have a Day Spa at Home


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We all live incredibly busy and stressful lives. Most of us find it impossible to take even a little bit of time-out to hit the pause button, kick back, and just relax a little. Theres so much to do, too much to worry about, which can make indulging in a bit of me time nothing but a pipe dream. Believe me, I know how easy it is to not give your need for relaxationthe priority you should. After many years of burning the candle at both ends, I became completely burned out. How to Have a Day Spa at Home is based upon the journey I made myself to pick up the pieces and start again. Having a day spa at home is such a treat. Consider reading this book as an investment in your overall health and well-being. You will learn how to spend the day completely indulging, pampering, and nourishing yourself from head to toe with DIY natural beauty treatments, as well as nutritious healthy meals. You dont need to spend a lot of money buying creams and potions. A lot of what you need for a day spa at home is right in your kitchen!




The Forgotten Legacy of Stella Walsh


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Stella Walsh, who was born in Poland but raised in the United States, competed for Poland at the 1932 and 1936 Olympics, winning gold and silver in the 100 meters. Running and jumping competitively for three decades, Walsh also won more than 40 U.S. national championships and set dozens of world records. In 1975, she was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame, yet Stella Walsh’s impressive accomplishments have been almost entirely ignored. In The Forgotten Legacy of Stella Walsh: The Greatest Female Athlete of Her Time, Sheldon Anderson tells the story of her remarkable life. A pioneer in women’s sports, Walsh was one of the first globetrotting athletes, running in meets all over North America, Europe, and Asia. While her accomplishments are undeniable, Walsh’s legacy was called into question after her murder in 1980. Walsh’s autopsy revealed she had ambiguous genitalia, which prompted many to demand that her awards be rescinded. In addition to telling her fascinating story, The Forgotten Legacy of Stella Walsh provides a close look at the early days of women’s track and field. This book also examines the complicated and controversial question of sex and gender identity in athletics—an issue very much in the news today. Featuring numerous photographs that help bring to life Walsh’s story and the times in which she lived, this biography will interest and inform historians of sport and women’s studies, as well as anyone who wants to learn more about a Polish immigrant who was once the fastest woman alive.




Embracing Failure: Your Key to Success


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Embracing Failure: Your Key to Success shows how failure is truly an opportunity, and not the final nail in your coffin of hope. In this new perspective, the analysis of what constitutes success aligns perfectly with Earl Nightingale's proposition that success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal. Using this truer, more worthwhile meaning for failure allows you to pursue success to its limits. The author acknowledges that there is nothing new to creating success: a worthy ideal, vision, plans, hard work, building an effective team, persistence and character are certainly still required, and Embracing Failure: Your Key to Success is explicit about these. But, like the golfer who changes his grip before winning a dearly sought after first Major championship, sometimes you need to see things a little differently to finally make that yearned for breakthrough to your own success. Herein lies the true value of the material contained in Embracing Failure: Your Key to Success. Supporting the empowering acronym—failure as a Fruitful And Informative Lesson Urging Renewed Effort—the author cleverly uses illustrations and his own poetry before each chapter. These make for an enlightening preview of the coming chapter. The effect on your attention is as much entertaining as it is illuminating, ensuring you get the chapter’s intended message.




Time and History in Prehistory


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Time and History in Prehistory explores the many processes through which time and history are conceptualized and constructed, challenging the perception of prehistoric societies as ahistorical. Drawing equally on contemporary theory and illustrative case studies, and firmly rooted in material evidence, this book rearticulates concepts of time and history, questions the kind of narratives to be written about the past and underlines the fundamentally historical nature of prehistory. From a range of multi-disciplinary perspectives, the authors of this volume address the scales at which archaeological evidence and narrative are interwoven, from a single day to deep history and from a solitary pot to a complete city. In doing so, they argue the need for a multi-scalar approach to prehistoric data that allows for the interplay between short and long term, and for analytical units that encourage us to move continuously between scales. The growing interest in time and history in archaeology and across a wide range of disciplines concerned with human action and the human past highlights that these are exceptionally active fields. By juxtaposing varied viewpoints, this volume bridges gaps in narrative, finds a place for inclusive histories and makes clear the benefit of integrative and interdisciplinary approaches, including different disciplines and types of data.




High Time-Resolution Astrophysics


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"This is a basic introduction to the physics of compact objects in the context of High Time Resolution Astrophysics (HTRA)"--




Telling Time


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In Telling Time, Stuart Sherman argues that innovations in prose emerged with this technological breakthrough, enabling authors to recount the new kind of time by which England was learning to live and work.




Darn Easy: Work Half as Hard, Earn Twice as Much, While Living the Life of Your Dreams


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From the New York Times bestselling author of Your Destiny Switch and the successor to motivational legend Bob Proctor comes a step-by-step guide that makes running a business as easy as 1-2-3―based on the Proctor Gallagher Institute program What if someone told you that . . . ? You don’t have to work hard to make a lot of money. You can set any goal you want and make it happen. You can change your whole life in less than 24 hours. You can cut your work time in half and double your income. You can achieve more success than you ever dreamed—and enjoy every single minute of it. It’s not impossible. In fact, it’s DARN EASY. If you think it takes long hours of stress-inducing, brain-numbing, back-breaking work to build a successful career or business, this book will change your mind. The simple truth is: once you put your mind to it, you can do just about anything. You can build a business that is not only profitable but sustainable, too. You can take your career to higher and higher levels, grow your profits quarter by quarter, increase your income year after year. And the best part is: you can do it with ease! The secret—according to bestselling author Peggy McColl and motivational expert Brian Proctor—is to find the joy in the work that you do. To be truly successful in business, you need to make an emotional investment in your dream as well as a financial one. This book is a wake-up call that will open your mind, fill your heart, and transform your life with a simple but powerful message: It’s not hard to become rich, successful, and happy. It’s a choice. And once you make that choice, it’s easy. Whether you’re growing a business, building a career, or simply trying to make more money, Darn Easy offers a proven formula for success. Learn how to: • Work half as hard and profit twice as much • Set goals that are achievable, sustainable, and downright enjoyable • Build a network of good people you like doing business with • Aim high and be specific—the sky’s the limit! • Let go of negative thoughts and watch positive things begin to happen • Give yourself time to live your life and embrace your success You’ll discover step-by-step techniques for growing your business, healthier strategies for handling your money, and easier ways to increase your chances for success—along with a few reality checks you might need to cash. You’ll also find invaluable tools to put in your personal toolbox, including a goal card, power life script, gratitude journal, accomplishment list, and so much more. There’s no reason you can’t be rich, successful, and happy. With the right attitude and the right tools, it’s not hard at all. It’s Darn Easy. Peggy McColl is the president and founder of Dynamic Destinies, Inc., and the author of the New York Times bestseller Your Destiny Switch. Brian Proctor is the VP of Business Development at the Proctor Gallagher Institute.




A Timekeeper's Guide To Weight Loss


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A Timekeeper’s Guide to Weight Loss is a revelation for anyone who wants to reverse the impact of being overweight. Intermittent fasting is the holy grail we have been searching for. This book will change the way you view weight loss and food. You will learn how to lose weight and to get healthier. If the low-fat, low-calorie advice is right, why are our waistlines expanding? Did you know that the CDC estimates that obesity impacts 93.3 million US adults? Intermittent fasting is a weight loss plan with added health benefits: increased energy, enhanced mental focus, decreased diabetes risk, and reduction of Alzheimer’s Disease and some cancers. It also slows the aging process. In this book, you will learn to: become a timekeeper on your weight loss journey, decrease circulating insulin, become a fat-burner, and restrict when you eat, not what you eat. Enjoy your food without guilt. May the fast be with you.