Generously supplied with illuminating anecdotes and insights, this book has specific advice about what to do if you are currently unwell, as well as valuable information for caregivers, medical profes
A man broken in body and spirit, Cazaril has returned to the noble household he once served as page, and is named, to his great surprise, secretary-tutor to the beautiful, strong-willed sister of the
A man broken in body and spirit, Cazaril returns to the noble household he once served as page and is named secretary-tutor to the beautiful, strong-willed sister of the impetuous boy who is next in l
Snag a pencil. Sink into a silly story. Solve the puzzles and save the day!Say goodbye to boring downtime and hello to Puzzlooies!, the latest in portable entertainment. Meant for kids to write in, these illustrated and compact books flip up like a reporter’s notebook, making them perfect for fast fun while on-the-go. Each zany adventure is packed with eclectic puzzles to decipher and decode―as well as jokes, riddles, and true trivia galore that’ll keep readers laughing ’til the very end…if they can reach it!Join Garlyck and Pellet’s epic quest in The Worst Curse! Long ago, an evil wizard dragon by the name of Charbroyle placed a curse upon the village of Muckshire. Now, all of the food in the village only tastes like one thing: overcooked broccoli! Noble Garlyck the Strong takes it upon herself to break this disgusting curse. Along with her trusty sidekick Pellet and other fantastic heroes, she must travel across a magical but dangerous kingdom and battle monsters. Solve the puzzles i
This book makes two central claims: first, that mineral-rich states are cursed not by their wealth but, rather, by the ownership structure they choose to manage their mineral wealth and second, that weak institutions are not inevitable in mineral-rich states. Each represents a significant departure from the conventional resource curse literature, which has treated ownership structure as a constant across time and space and has presumed that mineral-rich countries are incapable of either building or sustaining strong institutions - particularly fiscal regimes. The experience of the five petroleum-rich Soviet successor states (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) provides a clear challenge to both of these assumptions. Their respective developmental trajectories since independence demonstrate not only that ownership structure can vary even across countries that share the same institutional legacy but also that this variation helps to explain the d
Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this second book in the New York Times and Indie bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy―the highly anticipated sequel to Amari and the Night Brothers. Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson series, and Nevermoor.After finding her brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters is convinced her first full summer as a Junior Agent will be a breeze.But between the fearsome new Head Minister’s strict anti-magician agenda, fierce Junior Agent rivalries, and her brother Quinton’s curse steadily worsening, Amari’s plate is full. So when the secretive League of Magicians offers her a chance to stand up for magiciankind as its new leader, she declines. She’s got enough to worry about!But her refusal allows someone else to step forward, a magician with dangerous plans for the League. This challenge sparks the start of the Great Game, a competition to decide who will become the Night Brothers’ succ
Geronimo Stilton is not strong, he's not bold, and he's DEFINITELY not brave. Adventure?! What's wrong with staying at home with a box of cheesy chews? Too bad the rest of his family don't agree.The Geronimo Stilton series is perfect for 5-to-8-year-olds and reluctant readers due to its expressive typeset, fun illustrations and humorous stories.This 30-book box set includes: Lost Treasure of the Emerald EyeThe Curse of the Cheese PyramidCat and Mouse in a Haunted HouseI'm Too Fond of My FurFour Mice Deep in the JunglePaws Off, Cheddarface!Fangs and Feasts in TransrataniaAttack of the Pirate CatsA Fabumouse Holiday for GeronimoSchool Trip to Niagara FallsThe Christmas Toy FactoryGeronimo Stilton Secret AgentFantastic School AdventureThe Cheese ExperimentThe Super Chef ContestWelcome to Mouldy ManorThe Treasure of Easter IslandMouse OverboardThis Hotel is HauntedThe Mouse Island Marathon The Temple of the Fire Ruby Shipwreck on Pirate IslandMerry Christmas GeronimoThe Mystery of the Roar
The Curse Of The Strong. Newly updated and reissued, this bestselling title has helped thousands of people to understand, manage and overcome their depression - and it will help you, too.
This book makes two central claims: first, that mineral-rich states are cursed not by their wealth but, rather, by the ownership structure they choose to manage their mineral wealth and second, that weak institutions are not inevitable in mineral-rich states. Each represents a significant departure from the conventional resource curse literature, which has treated ownership structure as a constant across time and space and has presumed that mineral-rich countries are incapable of either building or sustaining strong institutions - particularly fiscal regimes. The experience of the five petroleum-rich Soviet successor states (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) provides a clear challenge to both of these assumptions. Their respective developmental trajectories since independence demonstrate not only that ownership structure can vary even across countries that share the same institutional legacy but also that this variation helps to explain the d
From the New York Times bestselling author of Healer's Choice comes the story of a woman with the power of touch. Skin doesn't lie to her. It is her gift, sometimes her curse. She feels what others
