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40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology
by Beverly Lawn Joanne Diaz40 Short Stories includes 40 chronologically- arranged, classic and contemporary fiction selections with reading and writing support built in.
40 Sonnets
by Don PatersonThis collection, which won the 2015 Costa Poetry Award, is an exhibition of the Dundee-born poet’s stunningly accomplished adoption of the sonnet’s ancient structureThis collection from Don Paterson, his first since the Forward Prize–winning Rain in 2009, is a series of forty luminous sonnets. Some take a traditional form, while others experiment with the reader’s conception of the sonnet, but they all share the lyrical intelligence and musical gift that has made Paterson one of our most celebrated poets.Addressed to friends and enemies, the living and the dead, children, musicians, poets, and dogs, these poems are as ambitious in their scope and tonal range as in the breadth of their concerns. Here, voices call home from the blackout and the airlock, the storm cave and the séance, the coal shed, the war, the highway, the forest, and the sea. These are voices frustrated by distance and darkness, which ring with the “sound that fades up from the hiss, / like a glass some random downdraught had set ringing, / now full of its only note, its lonely call.”In 40 Sonnets, Paterson returns to some of his central themes—contradiction and strangeness, tension and transformation, the dream world, and the divided self—in some of the most powerful and formally assured poems of his career.
40 Souls to Keep
by Libby DrewA healer. A helper. A race against time—and an otherworldly danger—to save a child. A male/male romantic suspense thriller with a supernatural twist.Seven years ago, Jase awoke with the mystical power to heal people—and no memory of his past. The only clue to his identity is the number forty tattooed on his arm. Driven by a mission he doesn’t understand, Jase follows his visions to those he’s meant to save. He is convinced that the fortieth person he’s drawn to—a little girl named Macy Pearl—is the key to finally learning the truth . . . Social worker Lucas Jacobson has made a promise to protect Macy, orphaned when her parents were brutally murdered. So when Jase shows up in Naples claiming he’s there to heal the child, Lucas is wary, despite his attraction to the enigmatic stranger.Then Macy is abducted, and Lucas has no choice but to trust in Jase. Scouring the city from its glitzy resorts to its seedy underbelly only deepens the mystery—and draws the two men closer. But Jase is certain of one thing: if Macy dies, a dark fate awaits them all.“Drew maintains a high level of suspense as the men become lovers and determine who wants Macy and why, interspersing flashbacks to Jase’s seven years as a traveling healer.” —Publishers Weekly
40 Thieves on Saipan: The Elite Marine Scout-Snipers in One of WWII's Bloodiest Battles
by Joseph TachovskyBefore there were Navy SEALs, before there were Green Berets, there were the 40 Thieves: the elite Scout Sniper Platoon of the Sixth Marine Regiment during World War II. Behind enemy lines on the island of Saipan—where firing a gun could mean instant discovery and death—the 40 Thieves killed in silence during the grueling battle for Saipan, the "D-Day" of the Pacific. Now Joseph Tachovsky—whose father Frank was the commanding officer of the 40 Thieves, also called "Tachovsky's Terrors"—joins with award-winning author Cynthia Kraack to transport readers back to the brutal Battle of Saipan. Built on hours of personal interviews with WWII veterans, their personal papers, letters and documentation from the National Archives, 40 Thieves on Saipan is an astonishing portrayal of elite World War II combat. It's also a rare glimpse into the lives of World War II Marines. The poorest equipped branch of the services at that time, Marines were notorious thieves. To improve their odds for victory against the Japanese, they found it necessary to improve their supply chains through &“Marine Methods,&” stealing. Being the elite of the Sixth Regiment, the Scout-Sniper Platoon excelled at the craft—earning them the nickname of the &“40 Thieves&” from their envious peers. Upon returning from a 1943 trip to the Pacific theater, Eleanor Roosevelt observed, &“The Marines I have met around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marines.&”
40 Tons Of Trouble
by Connie FlynnMoving on down the highway… That's all Cat DeAngelo wants to do, but it's getting harder and harder. That's because someone's trying to ruin DeAngelo Transport. Cat's trucks have suffered a rash of break-ins, and a slimy competitor keeps underbidding her and offering to buy her out. Worse, Cat's at odds with her sister and brother. They want her to get out from behind the wheel and take over the day-to-day running of the family company—from behind a desk! Then Cat takes on a six-foot-five certified "hunk" as a temporary codriver and her problems really escalate! Right along with her heart rate.
40 Unbreakable Laws of Money: Laws for Business, Success and Life
by Wayne WakefieldA financial expert outlines what you need to understand about money in order to achieve success in business and in life. Who told you, you had to go to a bank or a lender with your hat in your hand to qualify for a loan? Who told you, you had to pay for your home, car, boat, and plane? Get someone else to pay for them! Where did you learn that it took a college education, good credit, and a savings account to become wealthy and financially independent?40 Unbreakable Laws Of Money reveals Wayne Wakefield&’s &“hidden&” secrets to the money and business world that only the few wealthy know. Through almost 30 years of business and finance, Wayne discovered Laws that must be followed that secure success. Inside, he opens the world of money and the secrets to the free enterprise system to create a mindset that challenges and changes everything you were taught. Wayne breaks down all you need to know with humor and a very common-sense approach that brings major revelation to those who dare to take the time to read and invest in themselves. You will not have to memorize the 40 Unbreakable Laws, because they will become part of you as you complete each chapter. You will immediately recognize and start changing what you do financially through a revelatory new mindset. You will never be able to go back and you will never think the same way again!
40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child
by Barbara Mathias Mary Ann French30 years after the civil rights movement, America is still imbued with the spirit of racism. Despite the best intentions of a generation, children today are still learning the dangerous lessons of prejudice, hate and bigotry. Ultimately, the only way to rid our society of the evil of racism is to teach our children, while they're still impressionable, that color is not an indication of a person's worth. Unfortunately, many parents are at a loss as to how to do this effectively. 40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child is the perfect aid for these parents. Divided into five age-related sections, ranging from preschool age to the teenage years, it provides helpful and practical ways parents can teach these important lessons, and contains specific advice addressing the unique concerns of both white parents and parents of color. With topics ranging from how to select toys for toddlers to how to talk with teenagers about what they see on the evening news, 40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child is a book all concerned parents will want to have on their shelves.
40 Ways to Support Struggling Readers in Content Classrooms, Grades 6-12
by Elaine K. McEwan-AdkinsProvides 40 research-based methods with suggestions for easy implementation to help struggling readers, and features three tables of contents (traditional, topical, and problem-solving) formatted for quick reference.
40 Weeks: What Humans and 81 Other Species Expect When They're Expecting
by Anna BlixMatrescene meets the Golden Mole - discover what the animal kingdom expects when it's expectingIt takes 40 weeks to grow a human baby. And the relationship between a foetus and a pregnant woman is a little like that of a parasite and its host. One takes and takes, while the other continues to give, risking their health in the process.Is there a better way?The Komodo dragon can reproduce via pathogenesis - fertilising its own eggs, so no male is needed.The Surinam toad harbours live babies in craters under its skin - until they're ready to burst out into the world. And the hyena . . . Well, best not mention the hyena . . .Anna Blix takes the reader on a fascinating journey through her own pregnancy, introducing us in each of the 40 weeks to other creatures who have just delivered their next generation into the world. This fun, informative and personable book provides evolutionary comfort throughout the long haul of pregnancy, and an explanation as to how we ended up here: as the smartest species with a tiresome, but perhaps not so bad way to reproduce. It could always be worse. Just ask the hyena.Translated from the Norwegian by Nicola Smalley
40 Weeks: What Humans and 81 Other Species Expect When They're Expecting
by Anna BlixMatrescene meets the Golden Mole - discover what the animal kingdom expects when it's expectingIt takes 40 weeks to grow a human baby. And the relationship between a foetus and a pregnant woman is a little like that of a parasite and its host. One takes and takes, while the other continues to give, risking their health in the process.Is there a better way?The Komodo dragon can reproduce via pathogenesis - fertilising its own eggs, so no male is needed.The Surinam toad harbours live babies in craters under its skin - until they're ready to burst out into the world.And the hyena . . . Well, best not mention the hyena . . .Anna Blix takes the reader on a fascinating journey through her own pregnancy, introducing us in each of the 40 weeks to other creatures who have just delivered their next generation into the world. This fun, informative and personable book provides evolutionary comfort throughout the long haul of pregnancy, and an explanation as to how we ended up here: as the smartest species with a tiresome, but perhaps not so bad way to reproduce. It could always be worse. Just ask the hyena.Translated from the Norwegian by Nicola Smalley
40 Years of China's War on Poverty
by Xinkai Zhu Chao PengChina's anti-poverty campaign has liberated hundreds of millions of citizens from absolute poverty, offering a compelling model for other developing countries around the world. This book demonstrates the path of China’s poverty alleviation and explores the approach and the theory underlying the country’s experience. The authors elucidate four important stages of poverty alleviation in China. They further investigate how the administration has balanced economic growth, regional development and the protection of ecosystem and cultural and heritage sites during China's remarkable transformation. As China’s development experience have extended the theory of international poverty alleviation, this book should provide valuable insights and offer enlightenment to global scholars, NGOs and governments of other developing countries.
40 Years of Economics: Tributes to Richard Arena and his Impact on Economic Thought (Springer Studies in the History of Economic Thought)
by Muriel Dal Pont Legrand Sandye GloriaThis book is written in honour of Richard Arena, Professor of Economics at the University of the Côte d'Azur and a specialist in the history of economic thought. Written by distinguished scholars and historians of economic thought, this volume covers various scientific topics that Richard Arena has dealt with during his 40 years of academic activity. It features contributions on the theory and history of economic analysis, covering economic thinking from the 19th and 20th centuries through the post-war period to Cambridge economics and the Sraffa period. It also includes contributions on economic modelling, economic philosophy and ontology. This book will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of economics and, in particular, the work of Richard Arena.
40 Years of European Digital Policies: Forgotten Lessons (Professional Practice in Governance and Public Organizations)
by Detlef EckertWritten by a seasoned European Commission official and industry expert with over 30 years of experience, this book invites you to embark on a journey through Europe's digital evolution. It provides an insightful guide to the policies that have positioned the EU as a catalyst for Europe’s digital transformation. The book serves as a historical narrative and an indispensable resource for policymakers and academics alike. Readers will learn from past triumphs and pitfalls to forge a path towards sustainable growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Presenting the rationale behind key policy decisions, the author unveils the dynamics shaping Europe's digital landscape. From pivotal moments to technological leaps, the book illustrates how the process of European integration has increasingly empowered policymakers to shape outcomes. Understanding this interplay between technology and policy is crucial for grasping the complexities of digital policymaking. Accessible to all, this book enhances technical explanations with legal and economic insights. By doing so, it enables readers to understand the nuances of digital policymaking and to envision a future for a digitally integrated Europe.
40 Years of Evolution: Darwin's Finches on Daphne Major Island
by Peter R. Grant B. Rosemary GrantAn important look at a groundbreaking forty-year study of Darwin's finchesRenowned evolutionary biologists Peter and Rosemary Grant have produced landmark studies of the Galápagos finches first made famous by Charles Darwin. In How and Why Species Multiply, they offered a complete evolutionary history of Darwin's finches since their origin almost three million years ago. Now, in their richly illustrated new book, 40 Years of Evolution, the authors turn their attention to events taking place on a contemporary scale. By continuously tracking finch populations over a period of four decades, they uncover the causes and consequences of significant events leading to evolutionary changes in species.The authors used a vast and unparalleled range of ecological, behavioral, and genetic data—including song recordings, DNA analyses, and feeding and breeding behavior—to measure changes in finch populations on the small island of Daphne Major in the Galápagos archipelago. They find that natural selection happens repeatedly, that finches hybridize and exchange genes rarely, and that they compete for scarce food in times of drought, with the remarkable result that the finch populations today differ significantly in average beak size and shape from those of forty years ago. The authors' most spectacular discovery is the initiation and establishment of a new lineage that now behaves as a new species, differing from others in size, song, and other characteristics. The authors emphasize the immeasurable value of continuous long-term studies of natural populations and of critical opportunities for detecting and understanding rare but significant events.By following the fates of finches for several generations, 40 Years of Evolution offers unparalleled insights into ecological and evolutionary changes in natural environments.
40 Years of Evolution: Darwin's Finches on Daphne Major Island, New Edition
by Peter R. Grant B. Rosemary GrantA new edition of Peter and Rosemary Grant&’s classic account of their groundbreaking forty-year study of Darwin&’s finches40 Years of Evolution is a landmark study of the finches first made famous by Charles Darwin, one that documents as never before the evolution of species through natural selection. In this now-legendary study, renowned evolutionary biologists Peter and Rosemary Grant draw on a vast and unparalleled range of ecological, behavioral, and genetic data to continuously measure changes in finch populations over a period of four decades on the small island of Daphne Major in the Galápagos archipelago. In the years since the book&’s publication, the field of genomics has developed greatly. In this newly revised edition of 40 Years of Evolution, the Grants combine the results of their historic field study with genomic analyses of their primary findings, resolve unanswered questions from the field, and provide invaluable insights into the genetic basis of beak and body size variation and the history of this iconic adaptive radiation.
40 Years of Experience with the National Market System: Who Are the Winners and What Have We Learned? (Zicklin School of Business Financial Markets Series)
by Robert A. Schwartz John Aidan Byrne Eileen StempelIn 1975, the U.S. Securities Acts Amendments were enacted by Congress, which amongst other measures, officially mandated development of a National Market System (NMS). Since that time, the competitive map has been redrawn, technological changes have been huge and pervasive in scope, and the landscape is ever-changing. This book looks at the evolution of NMS and the factors that have influenced it since its development. Titled after the Baruch College Financial Markets Conference, 40 Years of Experience with the National Market System (NMS): Who Are the Winners and What Have We Learned, the book examines the following questions: What is liquidity and how is it best measured and provided? Has NMS-Induced competition delivered? What is technology’s challenge to regulators? Are fair and level playing fields a good regulatory goal? What is the buyside’s view?The Zicklin School of Business Financial Markets Series presents the insights emerging from a sequence of conferences hosted by the Zicklin School at Baruch College for industry professionals, regulators, and scholars. The transcripts from the conferences are edited for clarity, perspective and context; material and comments from subsequent interviews with the panelists and speakers are integrated for a complete thematic presentation. Each book is focused on a well delineated topic, but all deliver broader insights into the quality and efficiency of the U.S. equity markets and the dynamic forces changing them.
40 Years of Reform and Opening-up: China's Model and Experience
by Chaoyang WangThis book consists of studies on China’s economic development since China carried out the reform and opening-up strategy, including China’s economic restructuring, economic operational mechanism, socialist market economy, inflation, the reform of the urban housing system, the economic impact of WTO entry, the future potential growth rate, global economic governance, structural fiscal and taxation reforms, the rapid growth of China’s financial industry, and more. These studies explores China’s successful experience of economic growth in the past and will shed some light on China’s economic development in the future, providing value to economists and Chinese scholars.
40 Years of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea: Assessment and Prospects (Routledge Research on the Law of the Sea)
by Tomasz Kamiński Karol KarskiThis book discusses contemporary challenges within the law of the sea, a domain of international law extensively codified in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.Given the considerable time elapsed since the convention’s adoption and nearly three decades of its implementation, the book analyses the interplay and influence of its provisions on international customary law, as well as to identify issues arising from its application. The book explores and discusses crucial aspects of the law of the sea, addressing challenges and future perspectives related to UNCLOS provisions, such as the delimitation of maritime areas, maritime security, safety, environmental protection, and the implications of advancing technologies, particularly in the realm of unmanned vessels. Additionally, the book delves into recent maritime legal challenges arising from the conflict in Ukraine and the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.The book will be of interest to students and scholars in the field of the law of the sea, international relations and international law.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
40 días con el Espíritu Santo: Una travesía para experimentar su presencia en una manera fresca y nueva
by R. T. KendallExperimente más del poder y la presencia del Espíritu Santo ¿Está hambriento por más del Espíritu Santo? ¿Está listo para un encuentro personal con El que cambiará su vida? Utilizando como base su genial obra Fuego santo, R. T. Kendall le ofrece lecturas diarias inspiradoras que lo acercarán más al Espíritu Santo en solo cuarenta días. Cada nuevo día le trae:Verdades y perspectivas inspiradoras sobre el Espíritu SantoVersículos bíblicos para un estudio más profundoUna oración relevante diaria para acercarse más a ElEspacio para hacer anotaciones con el fin de reflexionar en lo que el Espíritu Santo le está diciendoDescubra más acerca del Espíritu Santo: su poder, sus atributos, su amor inconmovible por usted y más. A medida que busque conocerlo y encontrarse con El en una manera nueva y fresca, obtendrá una comprensión más profunda de cómo es la vida con el Espíritu Santo como su guía.
40 días con propósito- Guía de estudio del DVD: Seis sesiones para grupos de estudio o individuales basado en el DVD: Una vida con propósito (Word Biblical Commentary)
by Rick Warren<P>Usted está a punto de embarcarse en una jornada de descubrimiento. <P>En este estudio de seis sesiones, basado en vídeo y enseñado por Rick Warren, usted va a descubrir la respuesta a la pregunta fundamental de la vida: «¿Para qué estoy aquí?» Y este es un indicio de la respuesta: «No se trata de usted … Usted fue creado por Dios y para Dios, y mientras no entienda eso, la vida nunca tendrá sentido. <P>Es solo en Dios que descubrimos nuestro origen, nuestra identidad, nuestro significado, nuestro propósito, nuestra importancia y nuestro destino. <P>Todo otro sendero conduce a un callejón sin salida». La Guía de estudio del DVD Una vida con propósito® está diseñada para usarse con el DVD Una vida con propósito®. <P>Ya sea que usted experimente esta aventura en un grupo pequeño o por cuenta propia, este estudio de seis sesiones basado en vídeo cambiará su vida.<P> Este estudio lo han usado más de cuatro millones de personas durante las campañas de 40 días con propósito en iglesias por todo el mundo. <P>Cuando se combina con la lectura de Una vida con propósito, el libro que Publishers Weekly declaró «el mayor éxito de librería de no ficción en la historia», este estudio le dará a su grupo pequeño la oportunidad de hablar sobre las implicaciones y las aplicaciones de vivir la vida que Dios tuvo la intención que viviera.
40 días con propósito- Guía de estudio del DVD: Una vida con propósito (The Purpose Driven Life)
by Rick WarrenUsted está a punto de embarcarse en una jornada de descubrimiento. En este estudio de seis sesiones, basado en vídeo y enseñado por Rick Warren, usted va a descubrir la respuesta a la pregunta fundamental de la vida: «¿Para qué estoy aquí?» Y este es un indicio de la respuesta: «No se trata de usted … Usted fue creado por Dios y para Dios, y mientras no entienda eso, la vida nunca tendrá sentido. Es solo en Dios que descubrimos nuestro origen, nuestra identidad, nuestro significado, nuestro propósito, nuestra importancia y nuestro destino. Todo otro sendero conduce a un callejón sin salida». La Guía de estudio del DVD Una vida con propósito® está diseñada para usarse con el DVD Una vida con propósito®. Ya sea que usted experimente esta aventura en un grupo pequeño o por cuenta propia, este estudio de seis sesiones basado en vídeo cambiará su vida. Este estudio lo han usado más de cuatro millones de personas durante las campañas de 40 días con propósito en iglesias por todo el mundo. Cuando se combina con la lectura de Una vida con propósito, el libro que Publishers Weekly declaró «el mayor éxito de librería de no ficción en la historia», este estudio le dará a su grupo pequeño la oportunidad de hablar sobre las implicaciones y las aplicaciones de vivir la vida que Dios tuvo la intención que viviera.
40 gebeden voor het geloof in jezelf
by Brian GugasEen van de grootste problemen waarmee we worden geconfronteerd bij een laag zelfvertrouwen of eigenwaarde, is de verkeerde veronderstelling dat we alleen zijn. Niemand begrijpt ons. Niemand geeft erom. Maar zoals je kunt zien, is dat gewoon niet waar. De Bijbel vertelt ons dat God altijd bij ons is. En de Bijbel liegt niet.
40 oraciones simples que brindan paz y descanso
by Max LucadoCuando el caos de nuestras vidas cotidianas se vuelve abrumador, ¿dónde podemos acudir en busca de paz y descanso? El autor de best sellers, Max Lucado, señala a la Fuente de toda esperanza y fortaleza en 40 Oraciones sencillas que traen paz y descanso, que contiene cuarenta oraciones guiadas y escrituras complementarias para cualquier situación. Esta guía que acompaña a Antes del amén sirve como una herramienta de alcance para ministerios e iglesias, ofreciendo sencillo para quienes les es difícil orar.
40 palabras para educar hoy
by Miguel Angel Conesa Ferrer¿Conoces el "alias" de tu hijo en las redes sociales? ¿Sabes quiénes son sus amigos reales y quiénes los de internet? Son preguntas que se plantean en la primera parte de este libro.
40 postres fáciles sin horno con Tamara
by Tamara Gutiérrez40 Postres sin horno para sorprender a tus invitados y cocinar con niños, por la creadora del canal de Youtube Platos fáciles con Tamara. Este libro hará las delicias de los amantes de los postres fáciles y resultones, ¡y sin necesidad de usar el horno! En él Tamara Gutiérrez, la creadora del canal de Youtube Platos fáciles con Tamara, nos ofrece 40 recetas dulces a las que no podrás resistirte: sus tartas favoritas (como la charlota royal de fresa); los cheesecakes de ensueño (como el de chocolate blanco y frambuesas); sus tartas para sorprender (como la de mascarpone y Nutella) o las pequeñas tentaciones (como la crema de galletas María y caramelo). También encontrarás algunos postres tradicionales como el tiramisú o la leche frita, así como varios desayunos o meriendas. ¡Ya no tendrás excusa para no endulzar tu vida, y la de tus pequeños!