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Chanakya: The Kingmaker and the Philosopher
by Anu Kumar?A learned man and a king are not equal, as the former is respected everywhere, but the latter only in his own dominions.? Canny, contemplative and courageous, Chanakya is known as one of India?s most multifaceted and enduring gurus. His smart, sage advice, captured forever in the twin classic treatises ? the Arthashastra and the Nitishastra ? has both the detailing of a draughtsman and the wide-ranging wisdom of a genius. Scholar, teacher, visionary, political strategist, economic philosopher and royal adviser, Chanakya put forth invaluable lessons that changed the course of history. Humiliated by Dhana Nanda, the ruler of Magadha, Chanakya turned adversity into strength and challenge into opportunity. Through clever diplomatic manoeuvres and wise confrontations, he choreographed young Chandragupta?s rise as the founder of the Mauryan empire, the first of its kind in power and territorial extent. Melding his knowledge with a shrewd observance of life, Chanakya outlined political and economic philosophies in a long-lasting body of pithy truths. And that is why, centuries later, his work and his words matter in today?s world. This book brings together the transformative incidents that shaped Chanakya?s life, and his most important sayings. From his understanding of the ideal way of life, you too can learn to be a little bit like Chanakya. PLUS * Flipbook action page corner for a touch of fun * Timeline: A chronology of Chanakya?s life * Bonus Teachings!: A hundred tactical tips from Chanakya?s treasury of wisdom
Chance Fortune and the Outlaws (Adventures of Chance Fortune #1)
by Shane BerryhillFor as long as he can remember, fourteen-year-old Joshua Blevins has wanted to be a superhero. He has the brains, the passion, and the heart. There's only one problem: he doesn't have any superpowers. But Josh isn't about to let that stop him. Determined not to give up on his dream, Josh enlists the aid of his mentor, Captain Fearless, a retired costumed adventurer, to gain entrance to the Burlington Academy for the Superhuman under the false identity of Chance Fortune—a superhuman with the power of having unnaturally good luck. Masquerading as Chance, Josh rises among the ranks of his fellow students at the Academy, eventually becoming the leader of his own combat team, the Outlaws. Together, Chance and his teammates Psy-Chick, Shocker, Gothika, Space Cadet, Iron Maiden, and Private Justice make new friends, battle new enemies, and ultimately find themselves caught up in a struggle for the fate of the universe. Can Chance and the Outlaws save the universe—AND survive their freshman year?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Chance Fortune in the Shadow Zone (Adventures of Chance Fortune)
by Shane BerryhillAt the end of their freshman year, Chance Fortune and the Outlaws saved the universe. Though he lacks a superpower, fifteen-year-old Chance used his natural athleticism and quick wits to form his team into an effective fighting force. The Outlaws have learned to trust and rely upon one another. As the bonds of their friendship strengthen, Chance finds it more difficult than ever to conceal his true identity. When an apparent teleportation malfunction strands the team in the Shadow Zone, the Outlaws are put to the test once more. Teeming with supervillains exiled by the Brotherhood of Heroes, the Shadow Zone is a land of nightmares brought to life. And when Psy-Chick, Gothika, Iron Maiden, and Private Justice are kidnapped by the mysterious Shadowmen, Chance knows that he must set aside his doubts in order to save them.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Chance and the Butterfly (Orca Young Readers)
by Maggie De VriesEvery time Chance turns around, he gets in trouble. In school, he can't sit still. Reading is hard and math is harder, but anything to do with science fascinates him. When his class starts raising butterflies from caterpillars, Chance is hooked. School is suddenly fun again, but when he decides to take his caterpillar home, he learns that loving something often means letting it go.
Chance of a Lifetime (Saddle the Wind)
by Deborah KentAfter the bloody Battle of Vicksburg, Jacquetta May Logan is separated from her family. She returns to the family plantation to find that it has been turned into a hospital for Yankee soldiers, and the Yankees plan to commandeer her father's herd of Morgan horses for the army. In this tumultuous situation Jacquetta turns for help to Peace, one of her family's slaves. Through a week of adventures she and Peace form a bond based on their love of horses and the fact that each of them is searching for lost family. This is the first of four novels in the Saddle the Wind series.
Chance the Rapper: Independent Master of Hip-Hop Flow (Movers, Shakers, and History Makers)
by Jamie HudallaChance the Rapper rose to fame in the late 2000s. He collaborates with many other musicians and gives back to his home city, Chicago, Illinois. Learn more about Chance's life as a famous rapper!
Change Is in the Air, Mallory (Mallory #24)
by Laurie FriedmanEverything in Mallory McDonald's life is changing! Fourth grade is over and summer is off to a shaky start. The Winstons are moving from Wish Pond Road to a bigger house across town, so Mallory's best friends, Mary Ann and Joey, won't be living next door anymore. And her friend Chloe Jennifer will be gone for the whole summer. On top of all this, Mallory's cat, Cheeseburger, suddenly gets sick! How will Mallory deal with all these changes? Will the vet help Cheeseburger get well? And will Mallory find new ways to have fun this summer?
Change Up
by Paul Mantell Derek JeterIn the third book in the New York Times bestselling middle grade series inspired by the life of iconic New York Yankee Derek Jeter, Derek’s father keeps his promise to coach his son’s youth baseball team.Derek is sure this will be the best season yet! He has it all planned—his dad will have him start at shortstop, and the team will cruise to a championship. But sometimes life doesn’t go according to plan. Change Up focuses on a key life lesson of Derek Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation—Deal with Growing Pains—in the series companion to Hit & Miss and The Contract, about which The Wall Street Journal said, “the play by play action is exciting and the lessons many.”
Change of a Dress (Cinderella Cleaners)
by Maya GoldThirteen-year-old Diana is to help out at her family dry cleaning business every day after school. But Diana soon discovers that the place has a secret: In the back room, the smart, savvy tailors sometimes try on the cool clothes. When Diana is modeling a luxe coat, she finds in its pocket the invitation to a Broadway gala opening...and decides to assume the role of the coat owner--and go to the event! Hilarity, mistaken identities, and even some light romance ensue...
Change the World Before Bedtime
by Josh Chalmers Mark Kimball MoultonA rhyming story about changing the world by doing simple things Unleash your inner superhero and embark on a thrilling mission to change the world with the second edition of Change the World Before Bedtime. Let this be your guide as you discover the extraordinary power of ordinary acts of kindness, compassion, and love. Written in simple, engaging rhyme, this story takes an inspirational look into how the little things in life – a smile, a kind word, a simple deed – can help change the world in a big way. Through 18 stunning illustrations, children will read about eating right, cleaning up the Earth by recycling and conserving, helping the sick and those less fortunate, and working in a group to make bigger miracles. Every kid can be a superhero before bedtime! This updated second edition includes eight additional pages packed with interactive activities that encourage creativity and empower children to unleash their superhero potential. From a space to draw their self-portrait, to a make-your-own superhero cape activity, young readers can fully immerse themselves in the world of superheroes and express their unique identities. This educational and inspirational read-aloud is perfect for children from pre-K to second grade. Raise the next generation of superheroes with the second edition of Change the World Before Bedtime. Early reader–ages 5-8.
Changeling Quest: Children of the Fae
by Maria MoloneyThe full power of the freezing water crashed into them, knocking them off their feet, snatching Tara's breath away. She managed to hook one arm around the handrail, trying her best to hold onto Lucy with the other. As one side of the bridge collapsed, Lucy's feet scrabbled to keep a footing, but she slipped down the wooden planks. Tara lost her grip, but managed to grab Lucy's hand as she held it out. She was left dangling over the water. 'I can't hold on, Tara. Don't let me fall! Please don't let go!' Lucy begged, her hand beginning to slip from Tara's. There was no time to think. 'No, I won't let you go, Lucy.' With that, Tara let go of the handrail and they plunged together into the raging torrent. Tara realises there is something strange about herself when every time she goes into water her fingers begin to web and legs feel funny. But then her sister Niamh is a changeling, a fairy child exchanged for a human child ten years before. Now it's time for Niamh to return to her own world, and Tara and friends, Lucy and Jared, intend to go with her.
Changeling: Changeling (The Oddmire #1)
by William RitterMagic is fading from the Wild Wood. To renew it, goblins must perform an ancient ritual involving the rarest of their kind—a newborn changeling. But when the night arrives to trade a human baby for a goblin one, something goes terribly wrong. After laying the changeling in a human infant’s crib, the goblin Kull is briefly distracted. By the time he turns back, the changeling has already perfectly mimicked the human child. Too perfectly: Kull cannot tell them apart, so he leaves both babies behind. <p><p> Tinn and Cole are raised as human twins, neither knowing what secrets may be buried deep inside one of them. When they are thirteen years old, a mysterious message arrives, calling the brothers to be heroes and protectors of magic. The boys must leave their sleepy town and risk their lives in the Wild Wood, journeying through the Deep Dark to reach the goblin horde and uncover who they truly are. In this first book in a new fantasy-adventure series, New York Times bestselling author William Ritter takes readers on a journey of monsters, magic, and discovery.
Changes for Addy: A Winter Story (An American Girl #6)
by Connie PorterAs 1865 ends, Addy still longs to have her whole family together. She's begun to give up hope when the Walker family finally gets word that baby Esther, Auntie Lula, and Uncle Solomon have started out for Philadelphia. <P><P>Addy begins to search the city for them. Her search is rewarded, but the reunion she dreamed of is mixed with joy and deep sorrow. Freedom has cost her family dearly. <P><P>As Addy prepares for her reading at the Emancipation Celebration at church, she wonders if she even believes the famous words about freedom she is supposed to read. Momma reminds Addy that their family will always be together as long as their love and courage live in her heart
Changes in Matter
by Marcia K. MillerChanges In Matter reviews chemistry fundamentals on states of matter.
Changes to Earth's Surface [Grade 5]: Below Level Reader (Science Leveled Readers Ser.)
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt StaffNIMAC-sourced textbook
Changing Tunes (Love Puppies)
by JaNay Brown-WoodAdorable dogs + a sprinkle of magic + a celebration of social emotional learning!Yip! Yip! Hooray! A little magic can save the day!Noodles is so excited for her cousin Curlicue to visit! But when duty calls, the pups have to put their fun plans on hold to help Magnolia. Her two moms are so busy taking care of Magnolia’s new baby brother that she feels forgotten. Can Curlicue and the Love Puppies find a way to make sure Magnolia feels loved and included in her family again?With a little bit of magic and a whole lot of kindness, the Love Puppies are here to help kids overcome some tough social situations. Because with the power of love, anything is paw-sible!
Changing the Equation: 50+ US Black Women in STEM
by Tonya BoldenA celebratory and inspiring look at some of the most important Black women in STEM. Award-winning author Tonya Bolden explores Black women who have changed the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in America. Including groundbreaking computer scientists, doctors, inventors, physicists, pharmacists, mathematicians, aviators, and many more, this book celebrates more than 50 women who have shattered the glass ceiling, defied racial discrimination, and pioneered in their fields. In these profiles, young readers will find role models, inspirations, and maybe even reasons to be the STEM leaders of tomorrow. These stories help young readers to dream big and stay curious. The book includes endnotes, a bibliography, and an index.
Changing the Pattern: The Story of Emily Stowe
by Sydell WaxmanWhen Emily Stowe was born in Ontario in 1831, every girl’s life followed a set pattern. Regardless of her personality, intelligence, capabilities or creativity, her future was limited to housework and childcare. Emily Stowe was determined to change that pattern. Sydell Waxman, a writer, researcher and lecturer on women of the 1800s, tells of the events in the life of the young Emily Stowe which caused her to become, not only the first woman school principal and the first woman to practise medicine in Canada, but a pioneer in the fight for women’s rights. With the help of original sketches and archival material, Changing the Pattern also creates a vivid picture of Canada in the late 1800s as it follows Emily’s crusade to create new patterns for girls’ lives.
Chantrea Conway's Story: A Journey from Cambodia in 1975 (Journey to America Series)
by Clare PastoreThey left their homelands during the worst moments in history--and arrived in America ready to reach for their dreams. These are their stories...Dear Nary,I can't believe all that has happened since I last saw you. I met my father's family for the first time ever! We have so much fun together. My aunt and my cousin Kathy took me shopping, and the other day I ate fried chicken! I've never tasted anything so good. But I can't forget about the horrible things I saw before I left Cambodia. All those poor, injured children we cared for in the refugee camp... And the worst thing is, Grandmother says I probably won't see my father ever again. But I know in my heart that I will. I just know it!If I close my eyes and think really hard, I can almost imagine that you are here in Ohio, too. Maybe someday you will be... Your friend, Chantrea
Chaos Theory, Volume One: The Junior Novelization (Jurassic World)
by Steve BehlingGet ready for more dinosaur adventures in this Deluxe Junior Novelization based on the exciting new Jurassic World animated series Chaos Theory!Darius and his friends were able to survive Camp Cretaceous and the dinosaur-filled Isla Nublar, only to return to a whole new world now filled with dinosaurs. When an old friend finds themselves deep in dinosaur trouble, Darius gets everyone back together to go on their most dangerous adventure yet. This novelization retells the first exciting season of Jurassic World: Chaos Theory and features an eight-pages full-color insert of images from the animated series!