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1) Summary of American Prometheus By Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. R
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DISCLAIMERThis book does not in any capacity mean to replace the original book but to serve as a vast summary of the original book.Summary of American Prometheus By Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer IN THIS SUMMARIZED BOOK, YOU WILL GET:Chapter astute outline of the main contents.Fast & simple understanding of the content analysis.Exceptionally summarized content that you may skip in the original bookThe...
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Motherhood doesn't have to mean losing yourself . . .
Most moms are grateful they make the choice to be a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), but after a couple of years, they may feel like they're losing their mind. The alternative is going back to work, but that doesn't seem right either.
Flex mom is for mothers who want a third model of motherhood, somewhere between stay-at-home mom and working mom. This third way is to be the primary caregiver for their...
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#1 New Release in Language & Grammar, Questions & Answers, and Editing - Be a Successful Author
Learn the keys to successful authorship from a pro: Joan Gelfand, author of You Can Be a Winning Writer, has been teaching her 4 C's approach to creative writing and successful authorship to aspiring authors at book festivals and writer's conferences for the past decade. She has taught her 4 C's method to college professors, CEOs, doctors, ghostwriters,...
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"From tiny hummingbirds to powerful eagles and everything in between-our planet is home to many beautifully feathered friends! This bird book for kids is packed with tons of cool facts, colorful photos, and fun activities that offer a fascinating peek into their lives. All about birds!-Learn what makes birds special, including their nests, their babies, how they travel, and what they eat. 35 unique species-Meet birds from around the globe, with vibrant...
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"Peek behind the curtain of the glorious musicality of birds in Bird Rehearsal, a picture book about a raucous romp through the neighborhood, told entirely in birdsong from the award-winning author/illustrator team Jonah Winter and Stacy Innerst. When the night is done, and the sky begins to lighten, the bird rehearsal begins. It’s not meant for us, but here we are, every day, listening"--
6) Brutal birds
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"Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid fierce predators. Learn about some of the most brutal birds, attacking from sky, ground, and water. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!"--
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A poignant and introspective memoir from Irish journalist and broadcaster Charlie Bird. In 2021, Charlie Bird was diagnosed with motor neurone disease — a man whose voice was so synonymous with his career faced losing it completely. Yet knowing he had just a short time left with family and friends, what emerged was a great sense of resilience and motivation to take advantage of every moment. Here, Charlie reflects on his life and phenomenal broadcast...
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The Blue-Collar Bible is a humorous collection of stories about pranks, mishaps and inside jokes that bring laughter to the 'smoko' breaks and much-needed comic relief to the tough workdays. It offers a captivating journey through the heart and soul of the building trade, providing readers with an intimate insight into the lives, antics, challenges, and diverse personalities that define this gritty and essential industry.
Walk alongside the men...
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"From morning to night and from the Antarctic to the equator, birds have busy days. In this short book, ornithologist Mark E. Hauber shows readers exactly how birds spend their time. Each of the book's twenty-four brief chapters covers a single bird and a single hour. At 1:00 in the night, we meet a nearly-blind kiwi, hunting with smell for earthworm prey. Later that morning, at 11:00, we float alongside a common pochard, a duck that can sleep with...
11) Bird brain
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"Arden always wanted a pet, but taking care of her Uncle Eli's parrot, Ludwig, was NOT what she had in mind. She wants to keep all her fingers! But as Arden gets to know Ludwig, she realizes he is not just incredibly smart but loyal and the best pet she could have asked for."--
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When Sarah Bird arrived in Austin in 1973 in pursuit of a boyfriend who was "hotter than lava," she found an abundance of inspiration for storytelling (her sweetheart left her for Scientology, but she got to taste a morsel of Lynda Bird Johnson's poorly preserved wedding cake as a temp worker at the LBJ Library). Sarah Bird went on to write ten acclaimed novels and contribute hundreds of articles to publications coast to coast, developing a signature...
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A collection of World War I short fiction by the author of the memoir And We Go On.
Nova Scotia -born Will R. Bird miraculously survived the First World War and returned to Nova Scotia. Determined to tell the stories of the brave soldiers who served, Bird became one of the most prolific authors on the subject, completing works of both fiction and nonfiction. For nearly two decades following the war, Bird published war stories in magazines and periodicals,...
14) Non Western
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Non Western follows a Native/Non-Native couple in Montana before their wedding. We see the challenges their interracial family face, and through their struggles, we witness the impact their childhood trauma has had on them, exploring gender and identity.
15) Ambrosia
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"A riveting blend of horror and suspense"-Kirkus Reviews
When Travis Barnes returns home following the unexpected death of his mother, leaving his career with the Seventh Naval Fleet, he hopes to begin a new chapter in life. Unbeknownst to him, a series of impossible coincidences soon draws the attention of the Bureau, a fringe government agency formed from the rubble of Projects Monarch and Stargate.
But when Lola Agnew, the Bureau's genetically-altered...
16) One Starry Night
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Carlie's boyfriend has just dumped her...for another woman. Broken hearted, she sets out on a road trip to lick her wounds and winds up at a lonely hilltop just before dark. Once there, however, she meets an equally broken-hearted man who is setting his telescope to look at the stars...They two engage in conversation and before long they realize that the phrase "star-crossed lovers" was created for a reason...
17) Promposal
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Sixteen-year-old Luca Esposito is in detention again. "Guess who's selling her prom tickets?" Nathan asked with a goofy grin. "It's Piper Kraft. Your ex." Luca's heart stopped. They broke up ten months ago, but he can't get Piper out of his mind. Could this be his chance to win her back? Just two problems: she hates him, and there are only twelve hours to prom. The clock is ticking. Can he pull off the world's most amazing Promposal and recapture...
18) Stay With Me
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Charisse and Heath are divorced...but still think about about one another...When an error is found in their annulment contract, they realize they are still married. They get together to finalize the divorce once and for all, they realize that maybe, maybe God has other things in mind for them.
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In this 1875 travel memoir, Isabella Bird recounts her captivating journey through the enchanting Hawaiian Islands in 1873 at the age of 41. The narrative focuses on her daring exploration, particularly her challenging treks up two of the world's tallest volcanoes located on the Big Island: Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. Starting her journey on Oahu, Bird explores the bustling city of Honolulu and the verdant windward valleys before setting sail for Hawaii's...
20) An Ordinary Man
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While German bombs were falling on London people didn't worry too much when hearing Hitler's doodlebugs, the dreaded V1 flying bomb. But when the noise stopped then they were worried because they knew that the rocket was about to drop – on them!David, hanging in a basket inside an air raid shelter, was oblivious to all of this for he was just a baby.Growing up in West London he spoke with a cockney accent even though he wasn't a true cockney. He...