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Children's & YAThe Enchanting Three (1). Hoggs and Bear Courage
by Stefanie Dahle
Hoggs the bear would love to be brave. But he is afraid of spiders and ghosts. And so Hoggs and his best friend Poki the skunk decide to go on an adventure in order to practise being brave. They head for the abandoned witch’s house behind the bee field. Ugh, it’s certainly ghostly! In fact there’s a kettle bubbling quite scarily…”Anybody there?” asks Hoggs cautiously. Yes! Fips the rabbit urgently needs help. And – whoosh! – suddenly the friends find themselves right in the middle of a stormy but magical adventure…
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March 2019Be Brave and Be Yourself
by Guangzhou Childhood Arts
This book tells 23 vivid and interesting animal stories to help parents build their children’s courage and confidence.
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March 2024The Mindset Challenge
For mastery of life and living
by Kate Munari
What kind of mindset do you really need to succeed as a Helicopter Pilot in Afghanistan? Kate Munari really wanted to fly helicopters, and she really wanted to go into a combat zone. What it took to get her there, how she coped with everything from enrolment, to pilot training courses, preparation for deployment to one of the most dangerous places in the world, for anyone to be in 2008. Three successful tours of Afghanistan was the highlight of a 17 year career as a helicopter pilot for Kate, and she shares her stories to inspire anyone wanting to know more about the mindsets she employed during that time, and for her life in general. It’s a riviting tale of determination, courage, and ambition. Her personal stories include insights into: 12 hours per day transporting troop in Helmand Province while being shot at. Advanced training and formation flying that will leave you breathless. Flying under extreme pressure in various parts of the world. Enounters with Royalty, Tribal Chief's, and Interrogators. This book is perfectly targeted at Leaders who are either in business or running teams of any size in any industry, based on Kate's development and insights as a military person. It is also ideally targeted at young women - 15-30 years of age who want to be inspired to either join up, punch well above their weight in any career path, and navigate a journey into what's truly possible for women any where in the world, in any industry based on a resilience and capability focused mindset. As a full time presenter, Kate speaks to audiences throughout Australia and New Zealand about her perspectives on leadership borne out of her experiences both in the Navy and as a civilian. Her book is due for release in 2024.
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June 2022Emotional Well-being for Animal Welfare Professionals
by Tamsin Durston
This book examines the risks to the emotional well-being of animal welfare staff and veterinary professionals. It provides practical solutions, coping strategies and various techniques, as well as giving guidance on creating healthy coping strategies for the emotionally challenging work undertaken by anyone working directly with animals.
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FictionAugust 2014Let Me Always be with You
by Zhang Jiajia
Acclaimed writer Zhang Jiajia’s latest novel. The heroine in the story is a golden retriever named Mercy, who lives in a friendly neighborhood and has many friends. She is kind and courageous, except for the fear of leaving her owner, a man she called Old Daddy and loves so much. Copyright in Korean, Thai language and traditional Chinese has been sold.
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Children's & YAWinged Stories. At the Heart of the Plane
by Iryna Lazutkina (Author), Nataliia Oliinyk (Illustrator)
This captivating edition centered around airplanes that conquer the skies. In collaboration with the renowned Antonov State Enterprise, responsible for designing globally recognized aircraft like Mriya and Ruslan, we have crafted stories that introduce children to real airplane features, such as skis or water tanks, through entertaining and heartwarming adventures.Much like children, airplanes too can grapple with fear of the unknown and lack of confidence in their capabilities at times, but they are always eager for new adventures and discoveries, not to mention the friends they make along the way.• Preparing in partnership with Antonov State Enterprise.• The book imparts a valuable lesson to children about embracing their uniqueness. It emphasizes that being different is not a flaw but a unique trait that sets individuals apart and makes them special.• Through its narrative, the book encourages children to take their first steps into the future, pursue their dreams, and summon courage for their own sake and for the betterment of the world. From 3 to 6 years, 11 000 words Rightsholders: n.miroshnyk@vivat.factor.ua
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Children's & YAJanuary 2020Three Brave Knights
by Anna Tretyak (Author), Natalya Chorna (Illustrator)
Once upon a time, three brave knights appeared in the modern world! However, here's the surprise: these knights are actually three cheeky little girls pretending to be knights! Their imagination transforms ordinary objects and people into marvelous creatures, turning an ordinary day into an exciting adventure. They embark on many brave feats during their day, including fighting a dragon and, of course, saving a princess! The author demonstrates that children, and even adults, can be whoever they want with the power of imagination. From 3 to 6 years, 304 words Rightsholders: hanna.bulhakova@ranok-school.com
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True stories2015Courage and Fear
by Ola Hnatiuk
Courage and Fear is a study of a multicultural city in times of great change. Olya Hnatiuk presents a meticulously documented portrait of Lviv’s ethnically diverse intellectuals during World War II. As the Soviet, Nazi, and once again Soviet occupations tear the city’s social structures apart, groups of Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish doctors, academicians, and artists try to survive, struggling to manage complex relationships and to uphold their ethos. As their pre-war lives are violently upended, courage and fear shape their actions. Olya Hnatiuk employs diverse sources in several languages to tell the story of Lviv from a multi-ethnic perspective and to challenge the nation focused narratives dominant in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Children's & YA2019I Am Brave
by Sri Ulina
Milo is a brave lion who is not afraid of anything. Joy, his friend, then challenges him to sing on stage. Of course, Milo accepts the challenge. But when he stands on stage, his voice won't come out. What happened to Milo?
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Children's & YABumbum The Brave Giant
by Watiek Ideo
Bumbum the Brave Giant loves to play with his friends, but his body is too big. It makes people around him always having a hard time. Bumbum now determined to make himself smaller so he can fit in, but it's so hard. Then one day, his village is drown in flood. What will Bumbum do?
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January 2020Weather and Climate, Revised Edition
Notable Research and Discoveries
by Kyle Kirkland, Ph.D.
Weather and Climate, Revised Edition covers the pioneering scientists of weather and climate science, who often run into puzzling phenomena. With the growing unpredictability of weather and climate as climate change threatens our planet and the lives that inhabit it, forecasting has become a more challenging, but vital field of study. This edition features the latest on weather prediction models and key organizational players in the field, while still providing foundational and historical information about Earth's climate. Featuring information published in reports or presented at conferences, this guide will make a great addition to classroom libraries. Chapters include: Paleoclimatology—Evolution of Earth's Climate Polar Climate—A Sensitive Indicator of Change Solar Variation and Earth's Climate Tornado Formation Hurricane Forecasting Intentional Weather Modification Numerical Weather Prediction Models National Centers for Environmental Information American Meteorological Society Greenhouse Effect National Weather Service (NWS).
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January 2019Weather Satellites
by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.
Designed to help students and teachers better appreciate science and engineering in a global context, this eBook explores the function and evolution of weather satellites as they are used not only to help meteorologists forecast the weather but to monitor storms and changes in climate. A wealth of images help bring the topic to life.
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Zoology & animal sciencesMay 2021Nutrition and Feeding Organic Cattle
by Robert Blair
Organic cattle farming is on the increase, with consumer demand for organic milk and meat growing yearly. Beginning with an overview of the aims and principles behind organic cattle production, this book presents extensive information about how to feed cattle so that the milk and meat produced meet organic standards, and provides a comprehensive summary of ruminant digestive processes and nutrition. Since the publication of the first edition, global consumers have increasingly become concerned with the sustainability of meat production. Here, Robert Blair considers the interrelationships of sustainable practices and profitability of organic herds, reviewing how to improve forage production and quality, and minimizing the need for supplementary feeding using off-farm ingredients. This new edition also covers: - Managing a recurrent shortage of organic feed ingredients, due to increased GM feed crop cultivation worldwide - Current findings on appropriate breeds and grazing systems for forage-based organic production - Diet-related health issues in organic herds and the effects of organic production on meat and milk quality. Required reading for animal science researchers, advisory personnel that service the organic milk and beef industries and students interested in organic milk and meat production, this book is also a useful resource for organic farming associations, veterinarians, and feed and food industry personnel.
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October 2001Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder
Eine Chronik aus dem Dreißigjährigen Krieg
by Bertolt Brecht, Dieter Brusberg, Bernhard Heisig
Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder, eine Chronik aus dem Dreißigjährigen Krieg. »Was eine Aufführung von Mutter Courage«, schrieb Brecht einmal, »hauptsächlich zeigen soll: Daß die großen Geschäfte in den Kriegen nicht von den kleinen Leuten gemacht werden. Daß der Krieg, der eine Fortführung der Geschäfte mit anderen Mitteln ist, die menschlichen Tugenden tödlich macht, auch für ihre Besitzer. Daß er darum bekämpft werden muß.«
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January 1964Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder
Eine Chronik aus dem Dreißigjährigen Krieg
by Bertolt Brecht, Paul Dessau, Margarete Steffin
Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder, eine Chronik aus dem Dreißigjährigen Krieg. »Was eine Aufführung von Mutter Courage«, schrieb Brecht einmal, »hauptsächlich zeigen soll: Daß die großen Geschäfte in den Kriegen nicht von den kleinen Leuten gemacht werden. Daß der Krieg, der eine Fortführung der Geschäfte mit anderen Mitteln ist, die menschlichen Tugenden tödlich macht, auch für ihre Besitzer. Daß er darum bekämpft werden muß.«
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Children's & YAAugust 2016A Secret Messenger of Prince
by Qin Wenjun
In order to save his friends and family from the horrible miseries, Prince decides to go inside the mysterious long lane with the company of the wolf who claims that he is the messenger of Prince’s father. The world behind the mysterious long lane is out of imagination, Prince is too young to deal with all of the dangerous situations, and he is almost turned into a dog as what his friends has experienced. Although the wolf has saved Prince, the situation the wolf confronts goes worse. However, Prince endures all with his resilience, bravery and his love for his friends and family, he finally finds out that all of the terrible things are originated from a curse of a corpse bride. The place she died at is exactly where Prince’s house is located. With the help of all of his animal friends and the wolf, Prince goes inside the mysterious long lane again to break the curse. Finally, all of the curses are eliminated. All of Prince’s friends turn to be humans again, and Prince thrillingly finds out that the wolf is actually his father, and mother is one of the animals among his animal friends; they support Prince all the time with their selfless love. Life eventually goes back to the right track. Bravery, love and trust will always prevail.
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BRAVE, GENEROUS, & UNDEFENDED
Heart Teachings on the 37 Bodhisattva Practices
by Barbara Du Bois
Contemporary Western teacher Barbara Du Bois brings her fresh, energetic, pene-trating wisdom from the heart. Rich with insight, humor, and fearless love, Barbara Du Bois’s direct heart teachings on the timeless 37 Bodhisattva Practices encour-age and guide seekers and practitioners at all levels, in any spiritual tradition.Filled with dynamic discussions on life purpose, suffering, relationships, and the spiritual path, this profound yet practical book will inspire, support, guide, and in-vigorate beginning seekers and advanced practitioners in every tradition, as well as those without a formal spiritual focus or path.
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Children's & YAWinged Stories. Big Plans
by Sashko Dermanskyi (Author), Nataliia Oliinyk (Illustrator)
Airplanes, just like children, are sometimes afraid of new things, not always confident in their abilities, but thirsty for adventure and discovery and always ready to make real friends. These stories were created in cooperation with Antonov State Enterprise, which designed the Mriia and Ruslan aircrafts known all over the world."I have big plans for you," said the Engineer to the airplane, which was a little different from the others and a little worried about it. The story is about the incredible adventures of the AN-2 airplane, which, thanks to its special wing design, could take off and land even where there were no prepared airfields. To extinguish forest fires? Land on the water? Take photos and videos? What else did the restless Engineer come up with for the very brave airplane?For five years now, the Antei giant has been flying only in a dream. One day he woke up to the fact that mechanics were scurrying around him like restless ants and conducting an inspection. What does this mean? Is he going to return to the sky soon? The Chief Engineer has an important task for the experienced Antei - to transport an extremely important cargo to Africa. From 3 to 6 years, 10 000 words Rightsholders: n.miroshnyk@vivat.factor.ua
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MedicineGardening for Well-being
How Gardening Makes You Happy and Satisfied
by Andreas Niepel
Younger and younger people and families have gone in search of their own garden in recent years. This trend intensified further as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. While the original purpose of gardening was self-sufficiency, the idea of promoting health has recently come to the fore. Horticultural therapist Andreas Niepel reaches out to new, young gardeners with this book. In a vivid and relaxed way, he describes how gardening promotes positive emotions of pleasure, vitality, improved self-esteem, social integration, closeness to nature, well-being, a sense of security and control as well as relaxation.
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The ArtsOctober 2024Queer cinema in contemporary France
Five directors
by Todd Reeser
Jacques Martineau, Olivier Ducastel, Alain Guiraudie, Sébastien Lifshitz and Céline Sciamma. The films of these five major French directors exemplify queer cinema in the twenty-first century. Comprehensive in scope, Queer cinema in contemporary France traces the development of the meaning of queer across these directors' careers, from their earliest, often unknown films to their later, major films with wide international release. Whether having sex on the beach or kissing in the high school swimming pool, these cinematic characters create or embody forward-looking, open-ended and optimistic forms of queerness and modes of living, loving and desiring. Whether they are white, beur or black, whether they are lesbian, gay, trans* or queer, they open up hetero- and cisnormativity to new ways of being a gendered subject.
