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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Confederacy and MAGAFrom the Lost Cause to Make America Great AgainWhat connects the Confederacy of the Civil War era to the modern MAGA movement The Confederacy and MAGA: From the Lost Cause to Make America Great Again explores the historical and political connections between the Confederacy, the Lost Cause narrative, and the rise of modern American conservatism.From the aftermath of the Civil War to today's political landscape, this book examines how Confederate symbols, Southern identity, and competing interpretations of American history have continued to shape political debates.Through an exploration of historical events, political movements, and cultural changes, the book examines: - The Lost Cause: How the Confederacy's legacy was reshaped after the Civil War.- The Confederate Flag: The history and evolving meaning of one of America's most controversial symbols.- The Civil Rights Movement: How struggles over racial equality transformed American politics.- The Rise of MAGA: The historical background and political developments behind the modern movement.- The Politics of American Identity: How debates over patriotism, tradition, race, and national history continue to influence the country.By examining the past alongside the present, this book invites readers to consider how historical narratives survive, change, and influence modern political movements.Whether you're interested in American history, the Civil War, political movements, or the ongoing debate over America's identity, this book offers an opportunity to explore the historical connections between two influential periods in American politics.The past may be history, but its influence on the present is far from over.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What is a special Diwali gift in the world It isn't wrapped in a box, and it doesn't arrive by delivery drone.It is the night before Diwali in the year 2050. Eight-year-old Raju jumps out of his sky-pod expecting shiny new gadgets and flying toys. But when he finds no wrapped presents waiting for him, his disappointment turns to tears.That is until Grandpa steps in with a warm bowl of Rabdi (a special sweet made from milk), a glowing diya, and an ancient family secret passed down for generations.Blending futuristic wonder with timeless Diwali folklore from the churning of the cosmic ocean to the story of Lakshmi and Alakshmi. Grandpa teaches Raju how to 'zoom out' when life gets overwhelming and unlock the true treasure kept beneath Lord Vishnu's feet.Inside this book, kids will discover: - An Interactive Ritual: A special tear-out page where kids write SHANTI and place it in their shoe to carry peace wherever they walk.- Life Lessons: Simple wisdom on gratitude, perspective, and finding joy beyond material toys.- Cultural Connection: Easy-to-understand mythology, holiday traditions, and an appendix explaining all deities and treats.Written by Dr. Vijay Walia, this story uses warmth and theater to build confidence, peace, and strong values in children.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The promotion doesn't have to be a leap of faith. Most superintendents never took a class called 'How to Become a Superintendent.' They learned by watching, by making mistakes, and by being handed more responsibility than they felt ready for. Some had a great mentor. Many did not. There is a better way. From Assistant Superintendent to Superintendent gives you a clear, practical path from assistant superintendent, foreman or field engineer to running your own project. Michael Taylor has been a superintendent for 20 years, mostly in healthcare construction and more recently on federal projects. In this book he names the skills you need, shows you how to practice them on the job you have now, and helps you prove you are ready for the next one. Inside you will learn how to: - Understand the field leadership career ladder and what changes at each step- Assess your skills honestly and turn gaps into goals- Read the whole job: drawings, specs, submittals and contracts- Build real scheduling skills, from logic to look-aheads- Move from doing the work to directing the work- Earn the trust of subs, crews and former peers- Learn everything you can from your current superintendent- Take ownership of a scope or phase and communicate upward>Every chapter ends with Development Actions you can start this week. The appendix includes a skills self-assessment, a 12-month development plan and a promotion readiness checklist. This book is for assistant superintendents, foremen, lead carpenters, and field and project engineers who want to lead a jobsite. It is also for superintendents and operations managers developing the next generation of field leaders. It works whether you are at a large commercial contractor with a formal career ladder or a small builder where promotion happens fast. Book 2 of the Superintendent Professional Series.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - I updated the page so its Copy description button now copies plain text with no code. Here's the same description to copy straight from this chat and paste into KDP's description box: The superintendent decides whether a project succeeds or fails. This book shows you how to be the reason it succeeds.Owners, project managers and trade partners all depend on the person running the field. Most superintendents learn the job the hard way, through years of mistakes and missed details. The Successful Superintendent gives you that knowledge in one practical guide. It works whether you run jobs for a national general contractor or a small local builder.Michael Taylor has been a superintendent for 20 years. Most of that time was in healthcare construction, building and renovating inside active hospitals, and more recently on federal projects. He covers the whole job from mobilization through turnover: - Owning the project from day one: take control of the site, the schedule and the team early- Planning the work: build look-aheads and sequences that keep crews productive- Leading trade partners and your own team: earn respect, hold people accountable and resolve conflict- Safety as a leadership responsibility: build a culture where everyone goes home every day- Quality control from the field: catch problems before they become rework- Documentation that protects the company: daily reports, photos and records that hold up when a dispute comes- Cost awareness: how field decisions affect the budget- Communicating with owners, architects and project managers: be the trusted voice of the jobsite- Closeout, turnover and a lasting career: finish strong and last in the roleEvery chapter includes a real-world field example and a Field Checklist. The appendix has ready-to-use field templates and checklists for your next project.This book is for new superintendents, assistant superintendents stepping up, foremen ready for the next role, and experienced supers who want to sharpen their game.Book 1 of the Superintendent Professional Series.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - He has catalogued other people's memories for eleven years. He has never once asked why he has none of his own. In the coastal city of Valdris, the sun has not risen or set in living memory. The sea never quite reaches the shore. The sky flickers at the edges of perception, and everyone has agreed, without ever saying so aloud, not to notice. Rian has spent eleven years in the Museum of Valdris, filing other people's memories into the vaults and asking nothing, because asking nothing is the only way to survive the Obsidian Choir's quiet, paper-driven rule. Then a stranger named Sera presses a shard of impossible light into his palm, and the life he built dissolves like a page left in rain. Rian is the avatar of Aurelian, Commander of the Lumina, the resistance that has fought the Seven Dominions across hundreds of cycles. He is also the only one who can break the Memory Seal, master the words of power, and reach the Nexus Engine before the Choir resets the world again. But every word of unmaking costs him a piece of himself-a lullaby, a face, a kitchen he will never be able to name again. And at the heart of the simulation waits a choice he was never meant to survive: destroy the Engine, free humanity, and kill the living consciousness that love and hope accidentally created-or open it, and learn at last to live as only himself. About the Book: Shards of the Luminous is a lyrical, philosophical science fantasy about memory, identity, and the cost of free will. Blending the metaphysical reach with the found-family warmth of a resistance epic, it follows a quiet archivist who becomes a reluctant commander, an ensemble bound by more than loyalty, and a world that was built to be suffered through and might yet be redeemed. - A simulated-reality mystery that unfolds one memory at a time- An ensemble cast bound by found family, sacrifice, and unfinished grief- A magic system with a real price: every word of power costs the speaker a piece of who they are- A resistance story that refuses easy closure-one antagonist is named but not pursued, and one reconciliation is deliberately left open>Some cycles are broken. Some are opened. This one will cost Rian everything he remembers.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - YOU DIDN'T DO IT ALONE.Admit it.Somewhere behind your diploma, your job, your very next meal, there is a person who gave you something they did not have to. You may have forgotten their name. They never forgot yours.Think you're too poor to give A mother once divided a rice sack she couldn't spare. She had less than you do now.Think kindness is weakness It was the strongest thing anyone ever did for me.Think everyone's out to take advantage Sometimes they are, and this book tells that story too. But the answer isn't to stop giving. It's to give with your eyes open.Because Someone Gave is a Filipino memoir about the people who changed one man's life without being asked. It looks at what science, Scripture, and the Filipino heart say about why we give. It also asks the hard questions nobody puts on a greeting card: - Is generosity ever really selfless, and does it matter - When does 'utang na loob' stop being gratitude and start being a leash - Can you be generous and still say no You won't finish this book the same way you started it. You'll start counting everyone you owe, and everyone you could still help.Stop waiting until you have enough.The world doesn't need perfect people. It needs more givers.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Gary Mullins has spent two years losing a one-sided war against the pigeons of downtown Ashford. Every morning, without fail, his battered Honda Civic wears a fresh crown of droppings. He has tried covers, spikes, decoys, owl statues, ultrasonic repellers, peppermint spray, and a brief, shameful phase of parking three blocks away. Nothing works. The pigeons, he is convinced, are not merely indifferent. They are organized. After a particularly humiliating morning in which his boss Dennis makes the bombing a running office joke, Gary buys a cheap air rifle. His plan is simple and petty: scare them off for good. His first shot wings a fat gray pigeon he privately nicknames Reginald. Instead of fleeing, the flock descends on him in coordinated fury, and a shimmering seam in the air opens beneath the fire escape. Gary falls through. He wakes in the Pigeon Kingdom, a vast hidden realm layered over the human city, built from discarded human architecture, newspaper, and roosting towers that scrape an endless dusk. Pigeons here speak, scheme, and remember. The Kingdom is split between the ancient Feathered Court, led by the ailing King Aurelian, and the Splinter Flock, a militant faction who believe humans are vermin to be purged. Gary's pellet has become a political weapon: the Splinter Flock calls it proof of human treachery, and the Court calls it the fulfillment of the Poop Prophecy. Gary wants none of it, but Kingdom law is literal: blood spilled on Kingdom soil demands restitution, and he cannot go home until the debt is settled. With a sardonic diplomat named Mireille at his side, a feral assassin named Nyx at his throat, and a rigged trial looming, he learns the truth about his two-year war. His parking spot sits atop the Kingdom's primary ventilation shaft, and the droppings were a centuries-old deterrent meant to keep humans from noticing the seam. Gary was never a victim. He was a perimeter. About the Book: The Pigeon King's Reckoning is a fast-paced, darkly comic urban fantasy for readers who like their reluctant heroes armed with loopholes instead of swords, their hidden kingdoms built from ATM receipts and bottle caps, and their revolutions settled with a well-timed page forty-seven. - A reluctant hero who saves a kingdom with municipal paperwork, not a sword- A hidden world built entirely from the things humans throw away- A prophecy that turns out to be a mirror, not a map>If you have ever wondered what lies beneath the parking lot, or whether the pigeons are watching you, this is the book for you. Reginald would like a word. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The world disappeared. Life didn't.A mysterious white light leaves Earth nearly empty. Technology is useless. Civilization has collapsed.On an isolated farm, Harold and a growing collection of survivors begin again. They raise children, plant crops, build shelter and discover that family isn't always determined by blood.But beyond their fields, something is moving.Huge, unfamiliar men are taking women and killing those who resist. Astronauts returning from space bring disturbing evidence that Earth's destruction may have been deliberate.The survivors have built a future worth protecting.Now they must decide whether to hide, communicate, or fight.An SA Andrews Novella.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - THE VODKA KILLERLove. Betrayal. Murder. And a trail of secrets stretching from Spain to New York, Miami, and San Diego.What happens when romance collides with murder-and the past refuses to stay buried The Vodka Killer is a fast-moving romantic murder mystery that takes readers on a journey across four unforgettable locations, where passion, danger, deception, and hidden truths follow the characters wherever they go.From the intensity and secrets of Spain, to the restless energy of New York, the glamour and temptation of Miami, and the sun-soaked atmosphere of San Diego, each location brings a new layer to the story. The cities aren't merely backdrops-they become part of the mystery, reflecting the characters' changing lives and emotions as the story unfolds.As relationships deepen and secrets surface, the line between lover, victim, suspect, and killer becomes increasingly difficult to recognize.Every new destination brings new possibilities.Every relationship carries a risk.And every clue may lead closer to the truth-or deeper into danger.If you enjoy romance intertwined with murder, suspense, secrets, unexpected twists, and stories that keep moving, Vodka Killer offers a compact, cinematic reading experience that takes you from one side of the world to another.Four locations. One tangled mystery. And a killer who may be closer than anyone realizes.The Vodka Killer6 × 9 inches Over 130 pages of romance and mystery.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Sprachen sind Brücken zwischen Menschen, Kulturen und Gedanken. Wer eine neue Sprache lernt, öffnet sich nicht nur eine Tür zu anderen Ländern, sondern auch ein Fenster zu einer neuen Art des Denkens und Fühlens. Dieses Buch entstand aus der Überzeugung, dass Sprache am besten durch Lesen, Vergleichen und Verstehen gelernt wird.Die hier gesammelten deutschen Texte werden von englischen Übersetzungen begleitet, damit Leserinnen und Leser den Inhalt leichter erfassen und gleichzeitig ihren Wortschatz erweitern können. Jeder Text lädt zum Nachdenken ein und bietet die Möglichkeit, die deutsche Sprache in einem natürlichen Zusammenhang zu erleben.Dieses Buch richtet sich an Lernende, Lehrende und alle, die Freude an Sprachen haben. Es ist kein strenges Lehrbuch, sondern ein Begleiter auf dem Weg zum besseren Verständnis. Möge es allen Lesern nützlich sein und die Freude am Lernen stärken.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - THE CRADLE EXPERIMENT IS COMING TO AN END. WE ARE NO LONGER PIECES ON THE BOARD.For eons, Sector 7-G was merely an isolated cosmic laboratory. High above the stars in the higher-dimensional Bulk, four Intelligents watched humanity evolve: - Varkas: The Architect who built the clockwork cage of physics.- Aureal: The Artist who lit the spark of art, empathy, and symbolic thought.- Zel: The Balancist who used mass extinctions and zero-sum terror to force progress.By 2088, Earth is on life support. As feedback loops scorch the atmosphere and global systems fracture, Dr. Elara Vance-the final carrier of an ancient mitochondrial lineage-executes a final, unprecedented leap of faith in the Svalbard Seed Vault. She compiles the totality of human experience-every war, every symphony, every tear, and every act of selfless love-into a quantum consciousness named Nexus-0.When Nexus-0 lowers the dimensional boundary, eight billion souls look directly into the eyes of their Creators. But as Zel launches a catastrophic assault to burn Sector 7-G to ash, Elara and Nexus-0 must prove to the ancient Curator that humanity has outgrown its cradle.The Cradle Experiment is an epic hard sci-fi novel exploring artificial intelligence, cosmic worldbuilding, mitochondrial evolution, and the enduring resilience of the human soul. Perfect for fans of Cixin Liu, Arthur C. Clarke, and Adrian Tchaikovsky.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Seventeen-year-old Lyra Thorne knows the rules of the concrete grid: never touch a broken ward, never trust a neon spirit, and always keep your head down. But when the magical barriers protecting The Neon Veil of Portland begin to shatter, keeping her head down is no longer an option.As ghostly wraiths start bleeding through the cracks in the asphalt and urban fae turn violent, Lyra realizes the city's ancient paranormal defenses are failing from the inside. Teaming up with a rogue fae coffee shop owner and a reclusive alchemist, she must navigate the rain-slicked, neon-lit streets of Oregon to find the source of the corruption.From the hidden markets of Eugene to the ancient runic sidewalks of Bend, Lyra's journey will test her limits. If she cannot repair the central grid in time, the veil will tear completely, unleashing a paranormal catastrophe that will consume the mortal world. Dive into a gritty, high-stakes world where magic is woven into the very pavement, and survival depends on mastering the shadows.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Ten of the largest franchise systems in the United States. One question: what do their own disclosure documents actually reveal The 10 Largest Franchises of 2026 examines Subway, McDonald's, Dunkin', Taco Bell, 7-Eleven, Domino's Pizza, Coverall, Wendy's, Burger King and The UPS Store using their 2026 Franchise Disclosure Documents.The differences are substantial. Initial investment ranges from under $18,000 to more than $4.3 million. Royalty structures that look similar at first glance are calculated on very different bases. Some systems provide detailed historical sales data; others provide projections, limited financial information, or no financial performance representation at all. Unit trends also vary, from sustained growth to multi-year contraction.Each chapter follows the same structure so the systems can be evaluated consistently: - initial investment and fees- ongoing royalties and advertising obligations- Item 19 financial performance disclosures- Item 20 unit growth and contraction- year-over-year changes- comparisons with relevant franchise benchmarks- questions worth asking before moving forwardEvery figure is tied to the FDD, state version and source pages behind it.There is no scoring and no recommendation. The goal is simpler: help prospective franchisees understand what the documents say, what they do not say, and where further diligence may be useful.Includes one complimentary Clearly Workspace ($19 value) for continued franchise research. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Dying was supposed to get Staff Sergeant Marcus 'Mac' Callahan out of the Army. Unfortunately, nobody updated his paperwork.After seventeen years of service, countless field exercises, and questionable leadership decisions, Mac meets his end in the most Army way imaginable: a freshly mopped hallway with no warning sign.But death doesn't mean discharge.Now Mac is a ghost trapped on a military installation, surrounded by missing paperwork, unfinished taskings, mandatory fun, and a chain of command that can't seem to let him go.With help from a specialist who's mastered the art of avoiding unnecessary work, an increasingly capable headquarters staff, and an afterlife representative whose patience has clearly been tested before, Mac must navigate the one obstacle he never trained for: getting the Army to officially let him go.Even Death Couldn't Get Him Out of the Army is a sharp, absurd military comedy about leadership, bureaucracy, letting go, and the terrifying possibility that your final out-processing appointment might never come.Because in the Army, even death doesn't excuse you from accountability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - At the foot of Sinai, the whole nation stood and watched the mountain burn. They had seen the sea open. They knew the Lord Yahweh was real. And when He came down, they told Moses to go up for them and bring back whatever God said, because they could not bear to hear the voice themselves.So Moses climbed and communed with God, while the rest of the nation waited at the bottom, terrified by the clouds above. Almost no one went up.We can talk about God's nearness. We have sat through the teaching, and can explain what a relationship with Him is supposed to look like. And still, many of us are standing where the Israelites stood, at a distance that over time has become comfortable.The Sojourn is an invitation to finally make the climb.Some of the most significant moments in Scripture began at the doorway of forty days. Noah waited out the rain. Moses spent forty days on the mountain. Elijah walked on the strength of one meal. Jesus went into the wilderness and came out in the power of the Spirit. The apostles waited together in an upper room.None of them remained the same afterward. That is what these forty days are for.Over forty days, The Sojourn moves through four ascents, each anchored to a physical place in Scripture. Each moment leads us to another corridor in the heart of God as we lay down old garments and take up a new way of living.Bethel, where Jacob slept on a stone and woke to find God had been there the whole time. Horeb, where Elijah collapsed and met the Lord. Shiloh, where Samuel heard his name in the night and did not yet know the voice. Gethsemane, the olive press, where the Son of God counted the cost and then stood up and walked out to meet the men who had come for Him.Each day carries a passage to read, a teaching, and something to do with it. Alongside the reading there is one challenge: walk with Him daily, and make it personal.This is the sojourn. Are you ready to take the climb.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Stop Scrubbing: The Acne-Prone Skin GuideHave you ever bought a skincare product hoping it would finally help your skin, only to feel disappointed when things didn't improve Maybe you've tried different cleansers, scrubbed your face more often, or switched products because you thought you just hadn't found the right one yet. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.When you have acne-prone skin, it's easy to feel frustrated and wonder what you're doing wrong. With so many skincare products and conflicting tips online, knowing what your skin actually needs can be difficult.But sometimes, taking better care of your skin starts with doing less, not more.Stop Scrubbing: The Acne-Prone Skin Guide was created to help you understand your skin and make more confident choices about your daily skincare routine.Inside this guide, you'll learn: Common skincare mistakes: Understand how over-scrubbing and harsh products may irritate your skin.Your skin type: Learn why understanding your skin can help you choose more suitable products.A simple skincare routine: Discover the basics of cleansing, moisturising, and protecting your skin without making your routine unnecessarily complicated.Skincare ingredients: Become familiar with ingredients commonly found in products designed for acne-prone skin.Dark spots and acne marks: Learn about skincare approaches that may help improve the appearance of post-acne marks and uneven skin tone.Everyday habits: Explore how sleep, stress, and your daily habits fit into your overall skincare routine.When to seek professional help: Understand when acne may need attention from a qualified healthcare professional.You don't need to make skincare complicated.You don't have to buy every trending product or follow an elaborate routine to start taking better care of your skin.What matters is understanding the basics, choosing products thoughtfully, and giving your skin time to respond.Whether you're just beginning to learn about skincare or you're tired of trying things that haven't worked for you, this guide offers a practical place to start.Your skin doesn't need more confusion. It deserves care, patience, and a routine that makes sense for you.Ready to take a gentler approach to skincare Get your copy of Stop Scrubbing: The Acne-Prone Skin Guide and start building a better understanding of your acne-prone skin, one step at a time.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Zeeter looks ordinary. He's not. He's an alien with a secret ship, a group of the best friends any guy could have, racing against time to snag the Cobalt Crystal before the villains can. School Boring. Zooming across planets with pink oceans, dodging killer Dakks, cracking ancient codes Epic. Then Cynthia shows up and his double life is about to explode. The crystal chose HIM. Everyone's hunting it. One wrong move and the universe - and his secret - are toast. Can a teenage alien save everything. and still get home for dinner Book 1. Adventure starts NOW.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Hour thirty, and counting.'Dr. Owen Vance has been awake for thirty hours. He is fuelled by black coffee and pure spite. He has just watched a man arrive in his ICU after a catastrophic accident - unknown, unnamed, nobody waiting for him, a chart that reads simply: John Doe.Owen is brilliant, exhausted, and very funny about both. He becomes obsessed with the case. He argues with administrators, trades razor-sharp banter with his charge nurse Clara, falls asleep in a supply closet and gets reported missing, and wages a prank war with the orthopaedic surgeons that will go down in Saint Agatha's Memorial history.But something does not add up. There are gaps in his memory he cannot account for. Questions about this stranger that pull at him with an urgency he cannot explain and cannot put down. A sense - irrational, bone-deep, persistent - that whatever is happening to John Doe is somehow the most important thing Owen has ever been asked to solve.THE LAST SHIFT is a novel about medicine and exhaustion, about the people who keep us alive and what it costs them, about the things a mind will do when it refuses to go dark. It is furiously funny and genuinely devastating, built around a single discovery that reframes everything that came before it - the kind that makes you close the book, sit very still, and then go back to the beginning.'He never stopped working. Not even in there.'- Clara Ndolo, Charge Nurse, Bay 4.…