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A Christmas Carol shows us one terrible day in Ebenezer Scrooge's life, but have you ever wondered what came before his fateful encounter with the ghosts of Christmas time? What happened to turn him into the scowling, penny-pinching old man we think we know so well? There is so much more to this character--possibly more than Charles Dickens himself could ever have imagined.Scrooge has compelling reasons for hating Christmas, for rejecting his ...

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INSTANT WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERGood leaders maintain steady teams, achieve reasonable growth, and are comfortable in their authority. But great leaders recognize that unparalleled success comes from always seeking to improve. The stakes of leadership are higher than ever, and operating with maximum effectiveness is not only desirable but also imperative. What the world's most influential leaders know is that the secret to achieving that...

Divorced and fifty-five, Janet Silver Ghent stood in tears at Jerusalem's Western Wall in the winter of 1998 and pressed a paper between the cracks. "Please, God, find me a match, " she wrote. She should have marked it "Rush." As 1999 dawned, she took matters into her own hands and penned a quirky personals ad--"Cute writer seeks leading man for possible lifetime drama"--luring Allen, a singing Silicon Valley engineer, to a tryst in a San Fran...

Sometimes love gives you a second chance. Sometimes it doesn't. And sometimes it returns in a way you could never imagine.Tyrus Cal, TC to his friends, had no plans to leave his party boy life, but when he met Ginny at an outdoor music festival, he fell. Hard. He brought out his best stories to charm her, and she returned the sentiment with long-buried secrets about her traumatic past.When their budding relationship ends abruptly, TC moves on,...

101 Considerations for Prospective, New, and Veteran Foster ParentsThe topics addressed in this book--self-care practices, the unique fear response of foster youth, interventions for foster youth with clinical needs, tips on how to advocate for yourself and foster youth, and more--come from the real-life experiences and practices of David Wermuth, therapist and foster parent.101 Considerations for Foster Parents is an essential read for indivi...

Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent, and Dave Schultz may have been the heart and soul of the Philadelphia Flyers' iconic Broad Street Bullies teams on the way to two Stanley Cup victories-- but Joe "Thundermouth" Watson was the voice and conscience.From using frozen horse turds as pucks in his native Smithers, British Columbia, through his fourteen-year NHL playing career--including two All-Star selections--to suiting up regularly for the Flyers Alum...

The stories of the sacrifices made by these prominent individuals whose conduct led to the freeing of the minds, bodies, and souls of enslaved Africans and their descendants were not being told as often as they should or have been, if told at all."--

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So you think you want to be a hairstylist? Well, you're reading the back of this book, aren't you? That's a start. You've got an itch, you've got questions, you're wondering if this is just some sort of childhood dream. I get it. But doesn't everyone question themselves going into a career path? Cosmetology is about succeeding in these three categories: hunger, hustle, and brand. Just because you've worked on some friends' homecoming updos and...

How did humans manage to function before dogs were domesticated some 23, 000 years ago?That is what Dea, a savvy black poodle, wonders in Walking Alison: A Poodle's Mostly True Story of Helping Her Human Navigate Life, by Alison Rand--a wise and jaunty memoir told entirely from her dog's point of view. During their daily walks, new puppy Dea pulls her human, Alison, by the leash into making connections, handling crippling loss, and coping with...

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For many women, mid-career feels a lot like a merry-go-round. You start off, eager to jump in. You pick the pink pony and hold on tight. Uninhibited, you move to the zebra during the first stop. Look, Mom, no hands! However, at some point over the next twenty-plus years, you look up, and you're still on the same ride, with the same cast of characters, going in circles. You need a bigger playground! Now, Near, Next debunks the myth that putting...

Afternoons with Miss Betty is a wonderful reflection on my relationship with Miss Betty and the afternoons we've spent together. These are our adventures living our lives intertwined together. This is the story of our days, our times, and our love for each other. Even though time keeps marching on and will continue long after we are gone, this is the time we have been granted. My life is better because Miss Betty is in it, and her life is bett...

A Christmas Carol shows us one terrible day in Ebenezer Scrooge's life, but have you ever wondered what came before his fateful encounter with the ghosts of Christmas time? What happened to turn him into the scowling, penny-pinching old man we think we know so well? There is so much more to this character--possibly more than Charles Dickens himself could ever have imagined.Scrooge has compelling reasons for hating Christmas, for rejecting his ...

Charles Sutton, booklover and professor, is intrigued by the old book he is given by the elderly and enigmatic instrument repairer. He likes the old leather-bound book and reads a tale that is completely absorbing. Finishing and closing the cover, he sees the title fade away and a new one gradually emerge. Inside is a new story. How? Magic? Digital trickery? He is pulled anew to open the aged volume. All night and much of the next day, Charles...