The Famous Four


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The Famous Four consists of little stories incorporating the most frequently used words in the English language and focuses on the three Rsrhyme, rhythm, and repetition. They involve four childrenTim, Ben, Alex, and Genand a cat called Tiny having a fun time together. Some focus on emotional well-beingstimulating politeness, warmth, and empathy in relating to others and encouraging resilience and calm in the face of stress or adversity. The series so far includes three titles of increasing complexity: Two by Two, The Famous Four, and for older children, The Awesome Foursome.




Four Famous Faces


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"When prairie dog and his friends search for the Four Famous Faces, they become confused. They think they're looking for animal faces! With wordplay, poetry, and rich illustrations, the award-winning team of Jean L.S. Patrick and Renée Graef leads readers through the famous parks, memorials, and monuments of the Badlands and Black Hills region. Bonus! Six pages of facts about the animals, geology, and history of each location" -- page 4 of cover.




The First Four Notes


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A TIME Magazine Top 10 Nonfiction Book of 2012 A New Yorker Best Book of the Year Los Angeles Magazine's #1 Music Book of the Year This revelatory book of music history examines what is perhaps the best known and most-popular symphony ever written—and its famous four-note opening. Reaching back before Beethoven’s time, Matthew Guerrieri uncovers premonitions of the opening notes in the rhythms of ancient Greek poetry and the music of the French Revolution. He discusses the Fifth’s impact when it premiered, tracing the artistic, philosophical, and political reverberations across Europe to China, Russia, and the United States, from Romanticism to ring tones, from propaganda to pop. This fascinating piece of musical detective work is a treat for music lovers of every stripe.




The Four Agreements


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Bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. • A New York Times bestseller for over 7 years • Over 5.2 million copies sold in the U.S. • Translated into 38 languages worldwide Don Miguel Ruiz’s book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom.” — Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success “An inspiring book with many great lessons . . .” — Wayne Dyer, Author, Real Magic “In the tradition of Castaneda, Ruiz distills essential Toltec wisdom, expressing with clarity and impeccability what it means for men and women to live as peaceful warriors in the modern world.” — Dan Millman, Author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior




Four Days Famous


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Mylas Grey doesn't want to be famous. Not even for a day. As a private investigator, he prefers to fly under the radar. However, when a well-known doctor asks Mylas to investigate his father's murder, that's exactly what happens. Suddenly, Mylas is dodging reporters while interviewing suspects and searching for the dead man's elusive girlfriend. In the end, he narrows his suspects down to three people . . . First, there's the fired employee . . . The man had opportunity and means, but did he have enough fire in his belly? Then, there's the ambitious daughter . . . She had motive, opportunity, and means, but would she really kill her own father? And finally, there's the disgruntled client . . . He had motive and means, but did he have opportunity? Mylas has a few other things on his mind besides catching the killer, like learning to work with the staff he's put together at his new private investigative agency, an undertaking that turns out to be more difficult than he anticipated. And then, there's the love of his life, Whitney Engel, who's not sure she wants to be involved with someone who keeps showing up on the national news every night. As Mylas closes in on the killer, he makes a costly mistake, one that could prove deadly. Will his desperate prayers for a miracle be answered? Book IV in the Mylas Grey Mystery Series is a fast-paced whodunit, full of intriguing characters, excellent storytelling, and inspiring faith. Start reading Four Days Famous today!




The Four & Twenty Blackbirds Pie Book


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From the proprietors of the renowned Brooklyn shop and cafe comes the ultimate pie-baking book for a new generation of bakers. Melissa and Emily Elsen, the twenty-something sisters who are proprietors of the wildly popular Brooklyn pie shop and cafe Four & Twenty Blackbirds, have put together a pie-baking book that's anything but humble. This stunning collection features more than 60 delectable pie recipes organized by season, with unique and mouthwatering creations such as Salted Caramel Apple, Green Chili Chocolate, Black Currant Lemon Chiffon, and Salty Honey. There is also a detailed and informative techniques section. Lavishly designed, Four & Twenty Blackbirds Pie Book contains 90 full-color photographs by Gentl & Hyers, two of the most sought-after food photographers working today. With its new and creative recipes, this may not be you mother's cookbook, but it's sure to be one that every baker from novice to pro will turn to again and again.




The Four Famous Interview Questions


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The interviewing and selection process is perplexing for both the hiring manager and the candidate. This book guides both through an easy to digest allegory that breaks down the unlimited number of potential interview questions in easy to understand categories. Follow Stacy Koenig and Henry Williams as candidate and hiring manager, respectively, as they develop improved tools and learn about the Four Famous Interview Questions from which all good interview questions are derived.







The 4-Hour Work Week


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Offers techniques and strategies for increasing income while cutting work time in half, and includes advice for leading a more fulfilling life.




The Four Loves


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Analyzes the feelings and problems involved in different types of human love, including familial affection, friendship, passion, and charity.