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One Summer
David Baldacci
Mystery & Thrillers / Young Adult
From #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci comes a moving family drama about learning to love again after heartbreak and loss.ONE SUMMERIt\'s almost Christmas, but there is no joy in the house of terminally ill Jack and his family. With only a short time left to live, he spends his last days preparing to say goodbye to his devoted wife, Lizzie, and their three children. Then, unthinkably, tragedy strikes again: Lizzie is killed in a car accident. With no one able to care for them, the children are separated from each other and sent to live with family members around the country. Just when all seems lost, Jack begins to recover in a miraculous turn of events. He rises from what should have been his deathbed, determined to bring his fractured family back together. Struggling to rebuild their lives after Lizzie\'s death, he reunites everyone at Lizzie\'s childhood home on the oceanfront in South Carolina. And there, over one unforgettable summer, Jack will begin to learn to love again, and he and his children will learn how to become a family once more.
Machine Learning: New and Collected Stories
Hugh Howey
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Short Stories / Literature & Fiction
A new collection of stories, including some that have never before been seen, from the New York Times best-selling author of the Silo trilogy
Hugh Howey is known for crafting riveting and immersive page-turners of boundless imagination, spawning millions of fans worldwide, first with his best-selling novel Wool, and then with other enthralling works such as Sand and Beacon 23.
Now comes Machine Learning, an impressive collection of Howey’s science fiction and fantasy short fiction, including three stories set in the world of Wool, two never-before-published tales written exclusively for this volume, and fifteen additional stories collected here for the first time. These stories explore everything from artificial intelligence to parallel universes to video games, and each story is accompanied by an author’s note exploring the background and genesis of each story.
Howey’s incisive mind makes Machine Learning: New and Collected Stories a compulsively readable and thought-provoking selection of short works—from a modern master at the top of his game.
Conjuring Dreams or Learning to Write by Writing
Stephanie Barr
Fantasy / Science Fiction / Romance
Magic-wielders, shape-shifters, mermaids, empaths and diviners and even teddy bears and computer programmers wander through 26 stories, written into life for situations thought-provoking, compelling or absurd.Magic-wielders, shape-shifters, mermaids, empaths and diviners and even teddy bears and computer programmers wander through 26 stories, written into life for situations thought-provoking, compelling or absurd. It's a collection of diverse stories, from the first one written when Stephanie Barr (then Beck) was13-14 years old to the last ones finished last year. The tales show off not only Stephanie's eclectic imagination but the growth of her story telling as she taught herself to write (in the way she wanted to) through writing. So it's all fiction and totally autobiographical at the same time.
Healthy Lifestyle and Learning Languages
Enrique Kates
Hello, my name is Enrique Kates! I’m a highly experienced conversational English and Spanish teacher.In the last few years I’ve had several students that excelled in their Language Learning Process.Due to my natural curiosity, I tried to analyze some of the reasons.I saw a slight connection between Healthy Lifestyles and their Language Learning Process.Hello, my name is Enrique Kates! I’m a highly experienced conversational English and Spanish teacher.In the last few years I’ve had several students that excelled in their Language Learning Process.Due to my natural curiosity, I tried to analyze some of the reasons.I saw a slight connection between Healthy Lifestyles and their Language Learning Process.Recently, I spoke with Margaret Kamalova. She is a student of mine, and definitely falls in the category mentioned above. I expressed to her my thoughts, and it caught her interest.Margaret is a professional Yoga Teacher.I asked Margaret to collaborate with me in writing an article about the connection between Healthy Lifestyles and Language Learning Process.By the way, the students I referred to before, came from different countries and did not know or ever met or spoke to each other..Thanks,Enrique C. Kates
Learning Curves
Molly O'Hare
To Spencer Hurley, women only left pain and destruction in their wake. The only good thing that came from his disaster of an ex was his daughter, Annabelle. Right now, making sure Belle was taken care of and getting her the help she needed with her learning disabilities was his only focus. And if that meant moving to a new town, consider the moving truck rented and packed.Ellie Ryan spent her childhood being judged and bullied because of her learning disabilities. Jokes on them, though, she was now the top special education teacher in her district. See, Ellie totally had her life together. Kind of. Maybe... Okay, really, she's a word-vomiting, curvy, hot-mess, who hasn't had a date in who knows how long. And then there was Roxy, her rude overeating dog. Nevertheless, Ellie was fiercely protective of her students. She'd gladly rip out the throat of anyone that dared to mess with her kids. Including their parents.So, please explain to Ellie why, even after calling...
Learning
Karen Kingsbury
Christian Fiction / Children's / Romance
Learning, book two in The Bailey Flanigan series, picks up where Leaving ended. Bailey Flanigan and Cody Coleman are not only separated by physical distance, they are also faced with great emotional distance. Can distance truly make the heart grow fonder? Find out in this poignant love story, featuring members from Karen Kingsbury's popular Baxter family.
The Learning Curve
Marcus McClure
An industrial accident threatens to leave the Earth uninhabitable. Relief arrives in the form of a long-lost civilization - but at what cost? What do the newcomers really want? They promise a new era of peace and prosperity, but the terms of their aid may place mankind in greater jeopardy than the original disaster ever could.Trouble in Trinidad is the story of an American high school student, Kevin Wells, who is wounded while thwarting an attempted assassination of the Prime Minister of Trinidad-Tobago. While he is recovering he is visited by the Prime Minister's daughter, Kiran Shah, and falls in love. When he is summoned by the FBI to go to Trinidad he is elated because he will be able to see Kiran. What he doesn't know is that the rebel party responsible for the assassination attempt has vowed to kill him.
The Lake of Learning
Part #2 of "Cassiopeia Vitt" series by Steve Berry
Mystery & Thrillers
For over a decade Cassiopeia Vitt has been building an authentic French castle, using only materials and techniques from the 13th century. But when a treasure is unearthed at the construction site—an ancient Book of Hours—a multitude of questions are raised, all pointing to an ancient and forgotten religious sect. Once the Cathars existed all across southern France, challenging Rome and attracting the faithful by the tens of thousands. Eventually, in 1208, the Pope declared them heretics and ordered a crusade—the first where Christians killed Christians—and thousands were slaughtered, the Cathars all but exterminated. Now a piece of that past has re-emerged, one that holds the key to the hiding place of the most precious object the Cathars possessed. And when more than one person becomes interested in that secret, in particular a thief and a billionaire, the race is on. From the medieval walled city of Carcassonne, to the crest of mysterious Montségur, to a forgotten cavern beneath the Pyrenees, Cassiopeia is drawn deeper and deeper into a civil war between two people obsessed with revenge and murder. **About the Author
Steve Berry is the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of fourteen Cotton Malone and four stand-alone novels. He has over twenty-three million books in print, translated into forty languages. He is an emeritus member of the Smithsonian Libraries Advisory Board and a founding member of International Thriller Writers, formerly serving as its copresident.
The Learning Curves Omnibus
Ceillie Simkiss
This omnibus contains all of the original published stories in the Learning Curves series. It also includes a few previously unpublished Learning Curves short stories! Learning Curves:Elena Mendez has always been career-first; with only two semesters of law school to go, her dream of working as a family lawyer for children is finally within reach. She can't afford distractions. She doesn't have time for love.And she has no idea how much her life will change, the day she lends her notes to Cora McLaughlin.A freelance writer and MBA student, Cora is just as career-driven as Elena. But over weeks in the library together, they discover that as strong as they are apart, they're stronger together. Through snowstorms and stolen moments, through loneliness and companionship, the two learn they can weather anything as long as they have each other—even a surprise visit from Elena's family.From solitude to sweetness, there's nothing...
Learning English
Rachid al-Daif
No matter how hard Rachid tries to recreate himself, to become educated and worldly—to "learn English"—it is impossible for this hip Beiruti with his cell phone and high-speed internet to sever the connection to his past in the Lebanese village of Zgharta, known for its "tough guys" and old-fashioned clan mentality. When the news of his father's murder, a case of blood revenge, reaches him by chance through a newspaper report, it drags him inescapably back into the world of his past. Suddenly he is plunged once again into the endless questions that plagued his childhood: questions about his parents' marriage and his own legitimacy, questions he would rather have forgotten and which threaten not only his new lifestyle, but now, according to the protocol of vendetta culture, his very life. The accomplished al-Daif hooks his readers from page one of this, his ninth, novel—partly with pieces and fragments of suspense-filled plot and partly with his typically...
The Sculptor's Workshop: Learning to Trust the Master Craftsman
Lynn Ellen Wolf
On a hill overlooking a small town, a sculptor works to create perfect hearts. People from all around bring him their hearts made of wood, marble, and clay. Some hearts trust him completely, but others aren't so sure. This fable displays the love and care offered to all of us from God, the very creator of our hearts. Great story for young readers.On a hill overlooking a small town, a sculptor works to create perfect hearts. People from all around bring him their hearts made of wood, marble, and clay. One day a little girl brings her heart to the Sculptor because she has heard that He can make hearts perfect. She has to decide whether she will trust her heart to Him or not. In the workshop, the Sculptor knows what works best with each heart, but some hearts trust him completely while others aren't so sure. The sculptor only wants the best for all his creations, but sometimes the creations don't go along with what's best for them. This fable displays the love and care offered to all of us from God, the very creator of our hearts. Great story for young readers.
Learning Her Lines
Part #38 of "Cowboys and Angels" series by Amelia C. Adams
Romance / Historical Romance
Learning To Fly Without Wings
Melody Hewson
Taiyra Sunmourn is a young tarin doe in training to become a druid, but it is also her dream to learn how to take on the forms of other animals and even to fly. Taiyra's unwavering determination and keeps her coming back after every failure, and hope keeps alive her dream of learning to fly on eagle's wings.Taiyra Sunmourn is a young tarin doe in training to become a druid, but it is also her dream to learn how to take on the forms of other animals and even to fly. The journey is not and easy one, however, and there are many lessons her two teachers, an elder druid and a black eagle, have to teach her. Taiyra's unwavering determination and keeps her coming back after every failure, and hope keeps alive her dream of learning to fly on eagle's wings.
Learning Curve
Andi Jaxon
My subconscious wanted him even when logic said I shouldn't. Alister Bennet Loyal, reliable... predictable even, I've always done what's expected of me. Stay out of trouble, get my teaching degree and build a respectable career as a college professor. The job comes with a long list of rules and at the top of that list is no fraternizing with students. Following the rules seemed easy enough, until a dark, tortured boy sat outside my office waiting for me. His voice told me it was his grade he was worried about, but the deep onyx pools of his eyes told me more as they shook the solid ground I'd always stood on. Am I willing to risk my career, my carefully built reputation, to help one so filled with pain I can taste it? Benjamin Wallace Rejected, abused, and abandoned my entire life, all I've ever wanted was to be accepted, loved even. I thought going to college on a scholarship would be my ticket...
Harry's Ladder to Learning
Anonymous
Religion / Classics / Nonfiction
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Learning to Breathe
Karen White
Fiction / Mystery / Historical Fiction
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Tradd Street novels comes a richly emotional story about a woman who discovers that taking a leap of faith is better than always wondering what might have been...Brenna O'Brien doesn't believe in happy endings. Not since the love of her life, Pierce McGovern, left her years ago without a word. Now, she leads a quiet life surrounded by her four matchmaking sisters, running a historic movie theater and collecting old wartime letters. But she leaves the letters unopened, preferring to imagine their possibilities rather than risk being disappointed. Then Pierce comes back to town, shattering Brenna's hard-earned peace—and forcing her to re-examine everything, and realize that if she doesn't come to terms with the life she let slip away, she may never have the courage to go after the life she wants.
Mother of Learning
nobody103
The time loop is coming to an end. With limited restarts remaining, Zorian and his allies must redouble their efforts to discover how they can prevent the release of an ancient primordial being once the time loop expires and they are returned to the real world—where choices can't be undone.
Learning to Love
Julie Evelyn Joyce
From the winner of the 2019 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize in Romance... Rebecca Ledgerwood is a physical education teacher who's ready to invest some sweat equity into a lasting romance. William Whitney is a man who's turned his life upside down in pursuit of making a difference. The students at Kendal High School face challenges prep school educated Will could never imagine, but his beautiful coworker Rebecca has known firsthand. Though the chemistry between them is strong, they come from vastly different backgrounds. Rebecca is surprised to discover she and Will have more in common than she realizes. But just when she learns to trust him, Will is faced with the biggest challenge of his life. With their hearts on the line, can Will prove to Rebecca that he's learned how to love? Content warning: This story contains a family member's death, as well as content related to eating disorders.
Learning to Live
Brenda Kennedy
Romance / Contemporary / Fiction
Can Nichole learn to trust a man again? Is she even capable of love and intimacy? Is Luke patient enough to give her the time and the space she needs? Or will her past ruin any chance of her future with him? But when a ghost from her past appears from the dead, Nichole is faced with an unthinkable reality. She can do one of two things: stay and fight, or run and hide.Never judge a book by its cover, and don’t let the white picket fence fool you. Although the appearance looks happy and inviting, no one would believe the nightmare that once lived within the lives of Nichole and her grandson, little Connor. While healing from unimaginable abuse from her husband and adult son, Nichole is trying to figure out how to live again. After getting custody of her two-year-old grandson, she's learning that raising a child in her fifties as a single woman isn't all that easy. When retired Army veteran Luke Tanner enters the bakery, Nichole isn’t just taken aback by his extreme good looks, but also by his charm, charisma, and heroism. Can Nichole learn to trust a man again? Is she even capable of love and intimacy? Is Luke patient enough to give her the time and the space she needs? Or will her past ruin any chance of her future with him? But when a ghost from her past appears from the dead, Nichole is faced with an unthinkable reality. She can do one of two things: stay and fight, or run and hide.
Learning to Swim
Clare Chambers
From the highly-acclaimed author of SMALL PLEASURES - longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2021Abigail Jex never expected to see any of the Radley household again.The Radleys were extraordinary, captivating creatures transplanted from a bohemian corner of North London to outer suburbia, and the young Abigail found herself drawn into their magic circle: the eccentric Frances, her new best friend; Frances' mother, the liberated, headstrong Lexi; and of course the brilliant, beautiful Rad. Abigail thought she'd banished the ghost of her life with them and the catastrophe that ended it, but thirteen years later a chance encounter forces her to acknowledge that the spell is far from broken...**Soon to be reissued with stunning new cover artwork in paperback - out 22nd July 2021**Praise for Clare Chambers:'Modern, intelligently observed and highly original' Daily Mail'This delicious novel is...
Learning to Listen
Gary Burton
(Berklee Press). In "Learning to Listen," Gary Burton shares his 50 years of experiences at the top of the jazz scene. A seven-time Grammy Award-winner, Burton made his first recordings at age 17, has toured and recorded with a who's who of famous jazz names, and is one of only a few openly gay musicians in jazz. Burton is a true innovator, both as a performer and an educator. His autobiography is one of the most personal and insightful jazz books ever written.
Just One Night
Part #0.50 of "Learning to Let Go" series by James, Hazel St
Sara Lonnamen is a shy, quiet college student that is struggling to keep up with the demands of her family back home in Wisconsin and her desire to have time to herself a few states away. She falls into the lap of bad boy Chris who physically and emotionally ignites a side of Sara that she herself did not know existed. When a strange turn of events puts Sara right in to Chris' hands, will she learn to embrace his teachings, or will she run from the man who could help her learn what true submission means?
Shades of Learning
Part #1 of "Athena Lee Universe" series by TS Paul
An Exciting new Series Set in the Athena Lee Universe!
A New Heroine steps up to join the battle against the Cabal and The Ships of Old Earth!
The Galaxy is in turmoil. A new terror group calling themselves the Cabal is plaguing the galaxy. Former Imperial Navy Ensign Tisiphone thought returning home was going to be easy. Life on the farm was still incredibly boring. Her home planet is still recovering from the recent revolution. They have been attacked from space and thousands are dead. A new and effective Military is what they need. To be the best officer she can be she needs to go to the Academy first. Will the Cabal give her planet time to learn to combat them? Or will a new threat from Old Earth come into play?
Learning to Love Again
Jessica Danielle
Willow is the new substitute teacher at the district. A certain student's parent takes a liking to her. After a few encounters with him, she starts to question if the relationship that she is in is really a loving one. Seeds of doubt creep in, with Willow finding herself in the middle of the drama. On her first day, she finds that one of her students is her idol's son. Micheal Stanley is a famous artist that is recently divorced with issues of his own. After an incident brings them closer, making them realize that they can learn to love again. Trigger warnings: age-gap relationship, abusive relationship, gun violence
Learning From the Octopus
Rafe Sagarin
How the study of ecology and evolution can fortify us against disaster and war.
Learning Old School Linux
Ed Hartnett
Linux has long been regarded by engineers as the superior operating system. Whether or not you should trust their opinions is still up for debate. However, if you are looking for a simple, basic overview of everything Linux-related, look no further than this compilation of articles written for ComputorEdge magazine from 2003-2010.No longer do you have to suffer under the oppression of operating systems. Never again pay over inflated prices for the privilege of using a restrictive program that focuses more on looking pretty than actual functionality. Never again suffer under the constant pop ups of a computer virus. Throw off your shackles and download Linux today, with the help of this simple guide. This book isn't written with the assumption that you are a third year computer science student at MIT, but rather someone who knows enough about computers to be dissatisfied with the operating systems on the popular market. Best of all, it's free! (The book's free too)
Learning the Ropes
Shanna Hatfield
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers / Inspirational
All he wanted was a job. . .He didn't plan on a beautiful boss, a crazy dog, or a ranch in the middle of nowhereIn a moment of desperation, homeless and unemployed auto mechanic Ty Lewis responds to a classified ad for a job in Harney County, Oregon. Offered the position on a remote ranch, he bids goodbye to his life in Portland and heads to the tiny community of Riley to jump into a new adventure. He encounters a behemoth dog that rules the ranch, a crusty old cowboy full of legendary wisdom, and a beautiful woman who can't possibly be his new employer.After the untimely death of her father, Lexi Ryan leaves behind a successful career in the city to return home to the Rockin' R Ranch. As the new owner of the ranch, it doesn't take long for Lexi to discover her father did many odd things during the last few months of his life, like hiding half a million dollars somewhere on the place.Ty and Lexi are both in for a few surprises as he begins...
Little Robins Learning to Fly
Madeline Leslie
Children's / Fiction / Religion
Early one May morning, Fred Symmes was sent by his mother upon an errand to the next farm. He did not go around by the road, but jumped over the stone wall, and passed along through the pleasant orchard. As he came near the pear tree, he saw a large robin flying back and forth from it, and stopping to look, soon discovered a nest in the fork formed by two of the lower limbs.
Learning to Talk to Plants
Marta Orriols
An immersive, moving novel about complex grief: a woman attempts to rebuild her life after her boyfriend leaves her for another woman, then dies hours laterPaula's partner has died in a car accident - but no one knows her true grief. Only hours before his death, Mauro revealed that he was leaving her for another woman.Paula guards this secret and ploughs on with her job as a paediatrician in Barcelona, trying to maintain the outline of their old life. But all of Mauro's plants are dying, the fridge only contains expired yoghurt and her mind feverishly obsesses over this other, unknown woman.As the weeks pass, vitality returns to Paula in unexpected ways. She remembers, slowly, how to live. By turns devastating and darkly funny, Learning to Talk to Plants is a piercingly honest portrayal of grief - and of the many ways to lose someone.
Learning to Swim: And Other Stories
Graham Swift
Fiction
The men and women in these spare, Kafkaesque stories are engaged in struggles that are no less brutal because they are fought by proxy. In Graham Swift's taut prose, these quiet combative relationships--between a mismatched couple; an aging doctor and his hypochondriacal patient; a teenage refugee swept up in the conflict between an oppressively sentimental father and his rebellious son--become a microcosm for all human cruelty and need.
"Swift proves throughout this ambitious collection that he is a master of his language and the construction of provocative situations."--Houston Chronicle
Learning to Trust
Ruth Logan Herne
Everyone needs a little help finding love...He's loved and lost before...But his daughter wants him to try again.While widower Tug Moyer isn't looking for a new wife, his eight-year-old daughter is convinced he needs one—and that her social media plea will bring his perfect match. The response is high, but nobody seems quite right for the sheriff...except her teacher, Christa Alero, who insists she isn't interested. Now their little matchmaker must convince them both to give love a chance.
Learning to Talk
Hilary Mantel
Literature & Fiction / Historical Fiction
A companion piece to the captivating memoir GIVING UP THE GHOST by the Man Booker-winning author, this collection of loosely autobiographical stories locates the transforming moments of a haunted childhood.
Learning to Die
Thomas Maloney
Death is a bird of paradise: we all know what it is, but it can be many different things that aren't at all alike.Is thirty already too late to reconsider? Natalie, usually so conscientious, can't remember why her life is following Plan B. Dan's unclouded vision of the universe has never extended to understanding his wife. But their marriage has some precious ember at its core, doesn't it?Meanwhile, trader Mike is relieved to discover that it doesn't matter if there's a void where the weightiest substance of your character should be. Fearless mountaineer Brenda sweats and trembles in a crowded room. And James, pacing and fidgeting in a cage of his own design, doesn't know how to unfollow his dreams.This vivaciously intelligent novel follows five characters as they confront a painful truth that none is expecting so soon, but that might just help them learn how to live.
Learning to Fly
Paul Yee
Jason is an outsider. A recent immigrant from China, he lives in a close-minded town with his mother and younger brother. Falling in with the wrong crowd, trying to fit in, Jason takes chances and ends up in trouble with the police. Holding on to his friendship with an Indigenous boy, also an outsider, Jason finds he needs to fight to belong and to find a new home.
Learning To Love
Part #6 of "The Journals of Thomas Merton" series by Thomas Merton
Religion & Spirituality / Philosophy
Learning to Fly (TNT Force Cheer #1)
Dana Burkey
Young Adult / Fiction / Romance
Max Turner is a tom boy through and through. Her favorite activities include hunting, fishing, playing sports, and running around with her neighbors Peter and Kyle. But, when Max meets some girls at the local trampoline park she gets introduced to a whole new world. With her dad's encouragement Max finds herself in a place she never imagined she would be: an all star cheerleading gym. TNT Force is one of the best cheerleading gyms in North Texas, and between the glitter, massive hair bows, and over the top dance moves Max is sure she has no place in the gym. But, as she soon learns, she has skills that even top cheerleaders work years to develop. Will Max tough it out and give cheerleading a chance, or will she ignore her natural talent to stay in her comfort zone?**
Learning to Love
Trinity Wood
New Zealand Romance with Spice Sam Northcroft needs to win. Every single time. On the water, on the Olympic sailing stage, or on land. He's got something to prove. Ellie Tennyson can't lose. Not this time. Between teaching four year-olds and playing grown-up, her dating life is flatter than a can of soda left out overnight. She's got something to prove. Sparks fly between broody introvert Sam and bubbly Ellie when they meet at a house party on Auckland's North Shore, but will his past and relentless pursuit of winning threaten their future? *** LEARNING TO LOVE is the first book in the New Zealand Sailing series, and can be read as a stand-alone. This steamy book features a K-drama-loving artless preschool teacher, a cinnamon roll athlete hero with a lot to learn, and the most...
Three Streams: Confucian Reflections on Learning and the Moral Heart-Mind in China, Korea, and Japan
Philip J. Ivanhoe
Recent interest in Confucianism has a tendency to suffer from essentialism and idealism, manifested in a variety of ways. One example is to think of Confucianism in terms of the views attributed to one representative of the tradition, such as Kongzi (Confucius) (551-479 BCE) or Mengzi (Mencius) (372 - 289 BCE) or one school or strand of the tradition, most often the strand or tradition associated with Mengzi or, in the later tradition, that formed around the commentaries and interpretation of Zhu Xi (1130-1200). Another such tendency is to think of Confucianism in terms of its manifestations in only one country; this is almost always China for the obvious reasons that China is one of the most powerful and influential states in the world today. A third tendency is to present Confucianism in terms of only one period or moment in the tradition; for example, among ethical and political philosophers, pre-Qin Confucianism--usually taken to be the writings attributed to Kongzi, Mengzi, and, if we are lucky, Xunzi (479-221 BCE)--often is taken as Confucianism. These and other forms of essentialism and idealism have led to a widespread and deeply entrenched impression that Confucianism is thoroughly homogenous and monolithic (these often are facts mustered to support the purportedly oppressive, authoritarian, and constricted nature of the tradition); such impressions can be found throughout East Asia and dominate in the West. This is quite deplorable for it gives us no genuine sense of the creatively rich, philosophically powerful, highly variegated, and still very much open-ended nature of the Confucian tradition. This volume addresses this misconstrual and misrepresentation of Confucianism by presenting a philosophically critical account of different Confucian thinkers and schools, across place (China, Korea, and Japan) and time (the 10th to 19th centuries).
Radical Love: Learning to Accept Yourself and Others
Zachary Levi
Radical Love
One afternoon, actor Zachary Levi couldn't bring himself to open his front door.Where are you going, Zac? Where are you taking us? What are we doing here?But he wasn't worried about what other people might do to him--he was worried about what he might do to himself.And that realization terrified him.In Go Love Yourself: A Guide to Radical Self-Acceptance and Gratitude, Zac shares his story of grappling with a lifetime of sometimes crippling anxiety and depression, including a one-month stint in a trauma therapy center. With honesty and humor, he relates his healing journey to mental health, and shares valuable lessons and insights he gained along the way.Through sharing his experiences, Zac hopes his readers will come to believe what he had to discover for himself: that they can choose a lifestyle of wellness, receive love from others, and learn to love themselves.
Learning to Fall
Sally Engelfried
Twelve-year-old Daphne reconciles with her father, who left her stranded three years ago, and learns forgiveness one fall at a time in this heartwarming debut by Sally Engelfried. For fans of The First Rule of Punk.Daphne doesn't want to be stuck in Oakland with her dad. She wants to get on the first plane to Prague, where her mom is shooting a movie. Armed with her grandparents’ phone number and strict instructions from her mom to call them if her dad starts drinking again, Daphne has no problem being cold to him. But there's one thing Daphne can't keep herself from doing: joining her dad and her new friend Arlo at a weekly skate session. When her dad promises to teach her how to ollie and she lands the trick, Daphne starts to believe in him again. He starts to show up for her, and Daphne learns things are not as black and white with her dad as she used to think. The way Daphne’s dad tells it,...
Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy
Daniel T Willingham
In this revolutionary, comprehensive, and accessible guide on how the brain learns, discover how to study more efficiently and effectively, shrug away exam stress, and most of all, enjoy learning. When we study, we tend to focus on the tasks we can most easily control—such as highlighting and rereading—but these practices only give the illusion of mastery. As Dan Willingham, professor of psychology and bestselling author, explains, familiarity is not the same as comprehension. Perfect for teachers and students of all ages, Outsmart Your Brain provides real-world practices and the latest research on how to train your brain for better learning. Each chapter provides clear and specific strategies while also explaining why traditional study processes do not work. Grounded in scientifically backed practical advice, this is the ultimate guide to improving grades and better understanding the power of our own brains.
Learning to See
Elise Hooper
"Written with grace, empathy, and bright imagination, Learning to See gives us the vivid interior life of a remarkably resilient woman. Dorothea Lange's story is about passion and art, love and family, but also about the sacrifices women make—and have always made—to illuminate the truth of the world." —Danya Kukafka, national bestselling author of Girl in SnowLearning to See is a gripping account of the Dorothea Lange, the woman behind the camera who risked everything for art, activism, and love. ...In 1918, a fearless twenty-two-year old arrives in bohemian San Francisco from the Northeast, determined to make her own way as an independent woman. Renaming herself Dorothea Lange she is soon the celebrated owner of the city's most prestigious and stylish portrait studio and wife of the talented but volatile painter, Maynard Dixon.By the early 1930s, as...
The Learning Curve
Mandy Berman
A love triangle among two college friends and a charismatic professor alters the lives of everyone involved in this razor-sharp novel from an author whose work has been hailed as "captivating" by J. Courtney Sullivan, author of Saints for All Occasions. Fiona and Liv are seniors at Buchanan College, a small liberal arts school in rural Pennsylvania. Fiona, who is still struggling emotionally after the death of her younger sister, is spending her final college year sleeping with abrasive men she meets in bars. Liv is happily coupled and on the fast track to marriage with an all-American frat boy. Both of their journeys, and their friendship, will be derailed by the relationships they develop with Oliver Ash, a ruggedly good-looking visiting literature professor whose first novel was published to great success when he was twenty-six.But now, Oliver is in his early forties, with thinning hair, and a checkered past, including talk of a relationship with an...
The Lake of Learning
Part #1 of "Cassiopeia Vitt" series by Steve Berry
Mystery & Thrillers
For over a decade Cassiopeia Vitt has been building an authentic French castle, using only materials and techniques from the 13th century. But when a treasure is unearthed at the construction site—an ancient Book of Hours—a multitude of questions are raised, all pointing to an ancient and forgotten religious sect.Once the Cathars existed all across southern France, challenging Rome and attracting the faithful by the tens of thousands. Eventually, in 1208, the Pope declared them heretics and ordered a crusade—the first where Christians killed Christians—and thousands were slaughtered, the Cathars all but exterminated. Now a piece of that past has re-emerged, one that holds the key to the hiding place of the most precious object the Cathars possessed. And when more than one person becomes interested in that secret, in particular a thief and a billionaire, the race is on.From the medieval walled city of Carcassonne, to the crest of mysterious Montségur,
Learning to Fly
Sandra Atkins
Learning to Fly is the heart-warming story of a boy coming-of age. It is the story of mistakes made and lessons learned. On becoming a teenager, Sam feels that he is now old enough and wise enough to exert his authority over his sister, Cassie. When he attempts to teach Cassie a lesson, the result is a disaster. In the process of learning to fly Sam learns that his actions have consequences, some good and some not so good. They could even lead to someone's death. Cassie learns that sometimes you need help to fly. In the end, an owl teaches them both that when you fly high you must be careful. When something goes wrong in life, you might have a long way to fall.
Learning From Love
Jessica Danielle
After being attacked by her obsessive, controlling and abusive ex-boyfriend Andrew and his crazy, obsessed girlfriend, Carmen. A 24-year-old Willow, a recent college graduate and new substitute teacher and her new boyfriend, Micheal Stanley. A famous artist, in his 40s. They must try to heal from their physical, mental and emotional injuries that they both received in the attack's aftermath. And in doing so become closer in their relationship as they try to relearn to love themselves, and each other in the healing process. As Micheal and Willow have to deal with not only the aftermath of the attack by her ex. But also having to deal with Micheal's ex-wife Pam that starts issues with Willow's career out of anger. With the help of their friends Eric, Tommy and Amanda, despite the issues that Willow and Micheal are facing, can they learn from love and continue their relationship?Trigger warning: mentions of past abuse in relationship, and age-gap relationship
Learning To Love (Triple Star Ranch Book 2)
Part #2 of "Triple Star Ranch" series by Emma Woods
Learning to truly love can be the hardest thing you ever do.Jill has the man of her dreams, except, well, he isn’t. When she takes a job at the elementary school, she develops a connection with the widowed father of one of her students. Even though she insists he isn’t right for her, she can’t keep him out of her mind and her life. In the end, they both might learn that love is bigger than both of them.
Learning to Fly
Suzanne Weyn
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Children's Books / Young Adult
Thirteen-year-old Taylor's adventures at Wildwood Stables, where anything is possible, continue! This time, the stakes are even higher for Taylor and her beloved horse, Prince Albert. The big competition Taylor's been training so hard for is finally here, and everything is ready! But the week before the event, Prince Albert gets colic. Taylor is devastated—will she lose her dream of competing and her beloved horse, too?
The Learning Curve
Melissa Nathan
Nicky Hobbs loves teaching at the local primary school. She's idolised by her class - in particular ten-year-old Oscar Samuels - but she's starting to find she'd quite like some adult adoration for a change. Mark Samuels is a frazzled single father working all the hours God gives to provide for his beloved son, Oscar. But he's unable to see that Oscar would prefer his presence to his presents once in a while. Ms Hobbs knows Mr Samuels is a heartless workaholic. Mr Samuels is certain Ms Hobbs is an interfering busybody. But when they finally meet they start to discover that first first impressions can be deceptive. And perhaps they've both got a bit of learning to do...
A Little Learning
Anne Bennett
Nonfiction
Can an ordinary girl dare to be different? The compelling new bestseller from Birmingham's Queen of Fiction Janet is determined to make something of herself, instead of being chained to a sink with a baby a year like most women of her generation. She passes her eleven-plus and wins a scholarship to go to a good grammar school, but her father refuses to believe that girls have the right to do anything other than look after their husbands and raise children. Struggling to fit in at her new school and picked on by the other girls, Janet befriends, Ruth, another lonely pupil whose Jewish family have suffered many hardships. Janet and Ruth forge a strong friendship through her school life and beyond. But will their friendship survive when Janet falls for Ruth's brother, Ben –marriage to a Catholic girl would go against everything his community hold dear. When the whole world seems stacked against her, can Janet hold onto her dreams?
Learning to Die in Miami
Carlos Eire
In his 2003 National Book Award--winning memoir Waiting for Snow in Havana, Carlos Eire narrated his coming of age in Cuba just before and during the Castro revolution. That book literally ends in midair as eleven-year-old Carlos and his older brother leave Havana on an airplane--along with thousands of other children--to begin their new life in Miami in 1962. It would be years before he would see his mother again. He would never again see his beloved father. Learning to Die in Miami opens as the plane lands and Carlos faces, with trepidation and excitement, his new life. He quickly realizes that in order for his new American self to emerge, his Cuban self must "die." And so, with great enterprise and purpose, he begins his journey. We follow Carlos as he adjusts to life in his new home. Faced with learning English, attending American schools, and an uncertain future, young Carlos confronts the age-old immigrant's plight: being surrounded by American bounty,...
Machine Learning
Hugh Howey
Science Fiction & Fantasy / Short Stories / Literature & Fiction
A new collection of stories, including some that have never before been seen, from the New York Times best-selling author of the Silo trilogy Hugh Howey is known for crafting riveting and immersive page-turners of boundless imagination, spawning millions of fans worldwide, first with his best-selling novel Wool, and then with other enthralling works such as Sand and Beacon 23. Now comes Machine Learning, an impressive collection of Howey's science fiction and fantasy short fiction, including three stories set in the world of Wool, two never-before-published tales written exclusively for this volume, and fifteen additional stories collected here for the first time. These stories explore everything from artificial intelligence to parallel universes to video games, and each story is accompanied by an author's note exploring the background and genesis of each story. Howey's incisive mind makes Machine Learning: New...
Learning to Trust: Changing Places
Part #7 of "Interviewing the Billionaire" series by B. B. Roman
Marisa's meeting with Ramón changes her perception of everything, especially after she agrees to take the plunge and go undercover. Her paranoia starts to grow; she's afraid that she'll give herself away and wind up in even more danger—but simply can't resist the temptation of trying.It's an opportunity for her to dig deeper than she ever could as a mere reporter, a literal transformation of identities and motives. It's also a choice that carries grave consequences if she makes a wrong move.Will she be prepared for Roland's big surprise, one that he's had in mind since the beginning? Or will she slip up and find herself in a place she couldn't have imagined in her worst nightmares?
Learning to Stand
Claudia Hall Christian
Fantasy / Fiction / Suspense
In Learning to Stand, Alex begins to unravel the murky forces behind the attack on the Fey Special Forces Team. If you love strong female characters caught in a suspenseful mystery with plenty of action, the Alex the Fey thrillers will not disappoint.
Higher Learning
Part #4 of "Charlie Davies Mysteries" series by Clare Kauter
Mystery / Paranormal / Romance
Charlie Davies is about to face her worst nightmare: she’s going back to high school. Following the death of a local schoolgirl, Charlie must go undercover to find out who is dealing drugs to students. Not only does this mean heading back to class, but she must also get to know the girl’s friends - who happen to be cheerleaders. Time to break out the pom-poms.While at school, Charlie runs into her ex-boyfriend, now a science teacher, and can’t tell if he’s just being friendly or if there’s something a little off about him. And naturally, police officer James McKenzie is working the case too - which is kind of awkward, seeing as he and Charlie haven’t really spoken since The Incident. This is not adding up to be a fun case. That’s some maths even Charlie can do.***Contains some swearing.***'Higher Learning' is the fourth book in The Charlie Davies Mysteries. If you enjoy soft-boiled mysteries with a snarky heroine, give this series a try!Make sure to head to clarekauter.com/freestuff to pick up your free starter library!Books in this series:1. Losing Your Head2. Unfinished Sentence3. Graceless4. Higher Learning0. Short Fuse (prequel - available free from clarekauter.com/freestuff)
Learning Me (Lightworker Trilogy #1)
Jamie White
Childrens / Chapter Books / Fiction
Courtney's parents hate the one thing she loves to do most in the world, and she doesn't understand why. When a new opportunity presents itself, their reaction stirs long-repressed memories that bring up questions she never considered--questions that will change everything.**