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Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

Author : Dusti Bowling

Publisher : Union Square & Co.

Page : 204 pages

File Size : 47,76 MB

Release : 2017-09-05

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1454923466

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“Aven is a perky, hilarious, and inspiring protagonist whose attitude and humor will linger even after the last page has turned.” —School Library Journal (Starred review) Aven Green loves to tell people that she lost her arms in an alligator wrestling match, or a wildfire in Tanzania, but the truth is she was born without them. And when her parents take a job running Stagecoach Pass, a rundown western theme park in Arizona, Aven moves with them across the country knowing that she’ll have to answer the question over and over again. Her new life takes an unexpected turn when she bonds with Connor, a classmate who also feels isolated because of his own disability, and they discover a room at Stagecoach Pass that holds bigger secrets than Aven ever could have imagined. It’s hard to solve a mystery, help a friend, and face your worst fears. But Aven’s about to discover she can do it all . . . even without arms. Autumn 2017 Kids’ Indie Next Pick Junior Library Guild Selection Library of Congress's 52 Great Reads List 2018



The Insignificant

Author : Jean-Claude Reisser

Publisher : Jean-Claude Reisser

Page : 100 pages

File Size : 17,90 MB

Release : 2022-04-06

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 2493177061

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New York City is one of the most impressive discoveries you will ever make in a lifetime. As soon as you land there, you know that you have entered a world of historical verticality. At its core rises the majestic Empire State Building where our main hero Marcus works as a cleaner. Manhattan, the centre of the metropolitan area, is no longer a little woodland where native Americans used to make bows and arrows for hunting. Like many megalopolises it is a jungle of restless human souls, the hunter has become the hunted. But does this mean they all end up being swallowed by the beast of insignificance? Let's find out!



Aven Green Sleuthing Machine

Author : Dusti Bowling

Publisher : Union Square & Co.

Page : 88 pages

File Size : 50,5 MB

Release : 2021-05-25

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1454941847

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Third-grader Aven Green has been solving mysteries for a really long time—a whole month! She’s solved many important cases like The Mystery of the Cranky Mom, The Mystery of the Missing Ice Cream, and The Mystery of the Smelly Feet. Her record is nearly 100% (only The Mystery of the Cereal in My Underpants remains unsolved to this day). Aven asks all the right questions, wields her detective kit carefully, and follows up on every clue. Then her teacher’s lunch bag (with her lunch still in it) is taken and Aven’s great-grandma’s beloved dog goes missing! Can this perceptive detective crack two cases at the same time? Luckily, Aven has a super-powered brain full of lots of extra brain cells to take on both cases. See, she was born without arms, so all of the cells that were supposed to make her arms went into making her brain instead. At least that’s her working theory for The Mystery of Why I Have So Many Extra Brain Cells.



Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus

Author : Dusti Bowling

Publisher : Union Square & Co.

Page : 202 pages

File Size : 16,29 MB

Release : 2019-09-17

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1454933305

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“High School. Two words that struck fear into the heart of every armless middle schooler I knew. Which was me. And like two people online.” The sequel to the critically acclaimed Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus follows Aven Green as she confronts yet another challenge: high school. “Those preparing to ‘slay the sucktastic beast known as high school’ will particularly appreciate this spirited read.” —Kirkus (Starred review) Just as Aven starts to feel comfortable in Stagecoach Pass, with her friends and schoolmates accustomed to her lack of “armage,” everything changes once again. She’s about to begin high school . . . with 3,000 new kids to stare at her. And no matter how much Aven tries to play it cool, nothing prepares her for the reality. In a year filled with confusion, humiliation, and just maybe love, can Aven manage to stay true to herself?



The Significant and the Insignificant

Author : J.E. van de Veen

Publisher : BRILL

Page : 154 pages

File Size : 32,82 MB

Release : 2019-10-01

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 9004409017

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Although it is widely recognised that Solon’s thoughts on human life (1.30-32) are important to a correct understanding of Herodotus’ work, little attention has been given to their narratological meaning. On the basis of a careful interpretation of five episodes, this monograph argues that Solon’s advice, ‘look to the end’, establishes the viewpoint from which Herodotus’ stories are to be understood. This viewpoint leads to surprising conclusions as to what is and is not important to the development of history. It casts doubts especially on the magnificent role of Athens and its democracy.



The Fear of Insignificance

Author : C. Strenger

Publisher : Springer

Page : 219 pages

File Size : 47,10 MB

Release : 2011-02-14

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 023011766X

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This book shows how, after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the Gospel of the free market became the only world-religion of universal validity. The belief that all value needs to be quantifiable was extended to human beings, whose value became dependent on their rating on the various ranking-scales in the global infotainment system.





Consumer Price Index

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Page : 506 pages

File Size : 20,92 MB

Release : 1993

Category : Consumer price indexes

ISBN :

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More Than Conquerors

Author : Warriors for Christ International

Publisher : Xlibris Corporation

Page : 393 pages

File Size : 44,22 MB

Release : 2012-04-16

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1462866581

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Within each one of us is the potential and power to change the future of the world. Many a time this power is lost because of the trials and the tribulations that life throws at us. But there is hope in JESUS. And this book will take you on a journey to establish a relationship with God the same God that fashioned you in his own image and to build you up in His most holy faith all accomplished through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus. Join us in this journey to discover the life that God has planned for you. Every page leads you on a path that will draw you closer to God, a path that will help you overcome real enemy that each one of us face each and every day, and a path that will strengthen you and encourage you to seek a life that brings peace, joy and comfort to your life.



Recent Applications of Financial Risk Modelling and Portfolio Management

Author : Škrinjari?, Tihana

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 432 pages

File Size : 30,33 MB

Release : 2020-09-25

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1799850846

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In today’s financial market, portfolio and risk management are facing an array of challenges. This is due to increasing levels of knowledge and data that are being made available that have caused a multitude of different investment models to be explored and implemented. Professionals and researchers in this field are in need of up-to-date research that analyzes these contemporary models of practice and keeps pace with the advancements being made within financial risk modelling and portfolio control. Recent Applications of Financial Risk Modelling and Portfolio Management is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the use of modern data analysis as well as quantitative methods for developing successful portfolio and risk management techniques. While highlighting topics such as credit scoring, investment strategies, and budgeting, this publication explores diverse models for achieving investment goals as well as improving upon traditional financial modelling methods. This book is ideally designed for researchers, financial analysts, executives, practitioners, policymakers, academicians, and students seeking current research on contemporary risk management strategies in the financial sector.