Through a quest to thank everyone involved in producing his beloved morning cup of coffee, AJ Jacobs reveals inspiring truths about how gratitude can make our lives happier, richer, and more

Pathways, Second Edition, is a global, five-level academic English program. Carefully-guided lessons develop the language skills, critical thinking, and learning strategies required for academic success. Using authentic and relevant content from National Geographic, including video, charts, and other infographics, Pathways prepares students to work effectively and confidently in an academic

When Calouste Gulbenkian died in 1955 at the age of 86, he was the richest man in the world, known as \'Mr Five Per Cent\' for his personal share of Middle East oil. The son of a wealthy Armenian merchant in Istanbul, for half a century he brokered top-level oil deals, concealing his mysterious web of business interests and contacts within a labyrinth of Asian and European cartels, and convincing governments

Complete, labeled illustrations of acupressure points in the human body. From pre-teen to pre-med, this chart is loaded with beautifully illustrated diagrams, clearly and concisely labeled for easy identification. Illustrations by award-winning medical illustrator Vince

J. S. Dewes, author of The Last Watch and The Exiled Fleet, returns with another science fiction space opera, Rubicon, that melds elements of Scalzi\'s Old Man\'s War with Edge of Tomorrow. Sergeant Adriene Valero wants to die. She can\'t. After enduring a traumatic resurrection for the ninety-sixth time, Valero is reassigned to a special forces unit and outfitted with a cutting-edge virtual intelligence

Returning to the world of Shadows of the Short Days, it\'s time to go beyond Reykjavik to Hrimland\'s remote islands . .

Learn the slang words, modern phrases, and curses they definitely never taught you in Spanish class with this super-handy and hilariously improper English-Spanish phrasebook. You already know enough Spanish to get by, but you want to be able to tell those inside jokes, greet your friends in a laid-back manner, and casually pick someone up at a bar. From \"What\'s up?\" to \"Wanna go home with me?\"

Stop Overthinking, Make Smarter and Faster Decisions, & Start Taking Action to Achieve Your Goals!Do you find yourself trapped in self-sabotaging thinking patterns and miss out on great opportunities? Do you wonder why despite good intentions you often struggle to solve problems? How would your life change if you can independently observe and learn the art of thinking clearly? What if you could learn

Now in paperback, A Cage in Search of a Bird is the gripping story of two women caught in the vise of a terrible delusion. Laura Wilmote is a television journalist living in Paris. Her life couldn\'t be better--a stimulating job, a loving boyfriend, interesting friends--until her phone rings in the middle of one night. It is C., an old school friend whom Laura recently helped find a job at the same

Hiring decisions can be challenging for even the most experienced managers. You want to hire top talent - \"A\" players, high achievers, and top performers who are engaged and passionate about their work. But how do you screen for these important traits during the interview process to hire the best candidate for the job? Is there an interview method which would give you more confidence in your hiring

Kenneth Sillito is internationally recognised as one of Britain\'s most distinguished musicians. Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, he studied with David Martin at the Royal Academy of Music, and in Rome with Remy Principe. His first major appointment was as associate leader of the newly created English Chamber Orchestra in 1960. He was subsequently appointed leader and remained with the orchestra until

As heard on The Sean Hannity Radio Show Former US Navy SEAL and FBI Special Agent Jonathan T. Gilliam brings his unique professional perspective to teach you the art of awareness and attack avoidance by sharing unconventional warfare techniques and how to think like an attacker. Fight back, because we are sheep no more This personal safety and security book comes armed to the teeth with empowering

A critical resource for families managing significant wealthWealth of Wisdom offers essential guidance and tools to help high-net-worth families successfully manage significant wealth. By compiling the 50 most common questions surrounding protection and growth, this book provides a compendium of knowledge from experts around the globe and across disciplines. Deep insight and thoughtful answers put

Safer Gardens has information about the flammability of over 500 plants based on scientific research. Most \'fire retardant\' plant lists aren\'t based on research and include plants that research indicates are flammable. The book advises people how to design safer gardens in an increasingly flammable

When Stockwell Park Orchestra goes on tour to Europe, it proves a challenge for even the most efficient German logistical

Discover the origin, design, range, and function of arms including stone axes, swords, machine-guns, and sniper rifles, and meet the warriors who wielded them. An epic, 4,000-year illustrated volume, Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor traces the evolution of the entire spectrum of weaponry through stunning photography and authoritative coverage. All the major arms through the ages including

This series of books represents the first introduction to classical Chinese that focuses solely on medical texts. The selections that make up the chapters span a period of nearly 2,000 years, covering the entire written history of Chinese medicine. The extensive vocabulary lists, detailed grammar notes, example sentences, and clear explanations make this series suitable for self-taught learners and