In this eloquent and reflective book, Janna Malamud Smith traces a modern history of privacy, revealing how our inner and outer lives are nurtured by this fragile virtue.Today we enjoy more privacy than ever before, yet the encroachment of the media, computer data gathering, and electronic surveillance in our lives undermines our sense that we have any privacy at all. Smith argues that having a say in when and how we watch one another is key to ongoing debates about freedom. Our ideal of individual libertya person who is free to make choices about her own lifeis not possible without the protection of privacy.Yet privacy can be used for the wrong reasons. The same condition that sustains intimacy, creativity, and freedom can also be invoked as an abusive kind of secrecy. to explore this paradox Smith looks at privacy refracted through various prisms: the bedroom, the psychiatrist's couch, the biographer's quest for information, the presidency and presidential families, the news media, women and their bodies. We see the supple quality of privacy as we look at its role in everyday life; we see how essential it is to our capacity to love and create and thinkto our humanity.Combining the emotional sensitivity of a psychotherapist with the insights of a literary writer, Janna Malamud Smith offers a compelling portrait of one of the most precious aspects of life. Her book shows us that, indeed, privacy matters.
ESSENTIAL MONEY SKILLS EVERY KID SHOULD KNOW! Are you looking for a gift that will entertain your child and empower them with valuable life skills? WELL, LOOK NO FURTHER! "Money Skills for Kids," by Ferne Bowe (author of "Money Skills for Teens" and "Life Skills for Tweens"), is the book you've been searching for. Packed with practical advice, real-life examples, and interactive activities, it is designed to make the complex world of understanding money fun, accessible and engaging. Perfect for kids aged 8 to 13, this book is an educational tool - that takes the reader on the journey through the maze of money management, transforming them into savvy savers and wise spenders. READY TO START THE JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF MONEY? HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK AT WHAT'S INSIDE: * Unravel the mystery of earning and spending money wisely. * Learn how to transform a brilliant money-making idea into reality. * Master the art of saving with easy and effective strategies. * Take the first step in banking by choosing and opening a savings account. * Set and achieve financial goals like a pro. * Learn the crucial difference between needs and wants. * Dip your toes into the fascinating world of investing. And that's just the beginning! Every chapter is a stepping stone towards becoming financially independent. GIVE THEM THE GIFT OF MONEY SKILLS! Prepare your child for a future where money is a tool, not a challenge. Help them on their journey towards confidence, independence, and smart financial decisions. Click 'Add to Cart' now and set your child on the path to financial success.
LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT BOOK FOR BASKETBALL LOVERS THAT INSPIRES AND EDUCATES YOUR YOUNG BALLER? Want your child or teen to soak up mental toughness, perseverance, resilience, and teamwork from those basketball GOATs while having a fun read? You’ve come to the right place! This book offers a winning combo of inspiring stories, fascinating facts, and interactive games to keep them entertained and learning. This book includes: * Greatest Biographies: Learn from the incredible stories of NBA legends like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Steph Curry, and more. Explore their early beginnings, their amazing achievements, and how they forever changed the game. From MJ’s clutch performances to Steph Curry’s iconic three-pointers, including his standout moment at the 2024 Paris Olympics, your kid will discover what makes these players true GOATs. * Amazing Facts and Moments: Dive into fun and quirky basketball trivia—crazy dunks, hilarious mascot mishaps, and even basketball games played in outer space. Discover epic moments, mind-blowing records, and unforgettable plays that make basketball the thrilling game it is. * Brain Games and Trivia: Challenge yourself with exciting activities like “Spot the Difference” and “Basketball Math Challenges.” These fun quizzes reinforce what’s learned from the stories and facts while boosting critical thinking and problem-solving skills. WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK DIFFERENT? We know keeping your youth engaged with a book can be tricky. That’s why we created an engaging storytelling style that holds their attention. Second, it’s the only basketball book for boys and girls that combines real-life player stories, fascinating facts, and engaging brain games all in one place. This one covers everything! Hit that "Buy Now" button or "Look Inside" to get a taste, and let your little MVP grab his copy today!
ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS EVERY TEEN SHOULD KNOW BEFORE LEAVING HOME! -> THE PERFECT GIFT FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS- Congratulations, you’re a young adult. But… Are you ready to leave home? Do you have the skills to live independently? Chances are, you don't know everything you need to know yet. That's ok! We weren't born knowing how to cook or manage our money, and many of these skills are never taught in school. In today's world, you need more than just good grades to get by. You need life skills. Life skills are the skills that we need to function in everyday life. They include things like cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and time management. Many of these skills are never taught in school, but they're essential for thriving in the real world. Without life skills, young adults can struggle when they leave home and have to fend for themselves. This book will teach you 100 everyday life skills to make adulthood easier. By the time you're finished reading, you'll be ready to take on anything! So whether you're getting ready to finish school and head off to college, or you're already out in the real world, this book is for you. It's never too late to learn! In Life Skills for Young Adults, you'll learn how to: * manage your money wisely * save for your future * cook simple and delicious meals * find and apply for your first job * keep your living space clean and organized * deal with stress and anxiety * stay fit and healthy, and so much more. Life Skills for Young Adults is your essential guide to learning the skills you need to survive and thrive in the real world. If you like simple, practical, and real-world advice, you'll love this book. So what are you waiting for? It's time to start learning the skills you need to be a successful adult.
Desvela los mecanismos ocultos de la dominación mundial con Globalismo: Ingeniería social y control total en el siglo XXI. El exitoso autor Agustín Laje desentraña magistralmente la malvada realidad de nuestro mundo moderno e ilumina las tinieblas de las fuerzas de poder que tratan de controlar a la humanidad. El globalismo no es globalización, sino una demoledora ideología que supone el más ambicioso proyecto de ingeniería social y control total en curso. Institucionalizada en organizaciones que, por definición, no tienen ni patria, ni territorio ni pueblo, esta ideología pretende parir un régimen político antidemocrático de alcance global. Así la soberanía de las naciones se redistribuye entre organizaciones supranacionales como el Foro Económico Mundial o la ONU con su Agenda 2030, liberadas de las limitaciones de los intereses particulares de los pueblos, para coordinar las transformaciones necesarias para nuestra «supervivencia». El globalismo también propone nuevas formas de legitimidad basadas en la tecnocracia y la supuesta filantropía de organizaciones como la Fundación Gates, la Open Society de Soros, y la Fundación Rockefeller. En esta obra, Agustín Laje explica magistralmente el origen y la formación del contrato social de nuestros Estados nacionales sobre una base democrática, mostrando cómo el globalismo busca culpabilizar estas estructuras para llevarnos a un callejón sin salida, donde todo se cede a una gobernanza global no representativa, la máxima expresión de la oligarquía de unos pocos privilegiados a los que nadie votó, y que ante nadie rinden cuentas pero que pretenden dirigir el destino del planeta. El autor llama a todos los actores sociales, políticos, religiosos e intelectuales a unirse contra el globalismo. La paradoja de que los patriotas olviden sus fronteras para esta batalla cultural adquiere un nuevo significado. Conocer la verdad y denunciar la mentira es un arma valiosa que este libro ofrece. Globalism Uncover the secret workings of world domination with Globalism: Social Engineering and Total Control in the 21st Century. Best-selling author Agustín Laje masterfully unravels the sinister reality of our modern world and sheds light on the darkness of the forces of power that seek to control humanity. Globalism is not globalization, but rather a devastating ideology representing the most ambitious social engineering and total-control project currently underway. Institutionalized by organizations such as the World Economic Forum or the UN with its Agenda 2030, Globalism also promotes new forms of legitimacy based on “technocracy” and the supposed philanthropy of organizations such as the Gates Foundation, Soros’ Open Society, and the Rockefeller Foundation. In this book, Agustín Laje skillfully explains the origin and formation of the social contract of our nation-States based on democracy, demonstrating how globalism seeks to blame these structures in order to steer us into a dead-end, where everything is handed over to a non-representative global governance. This represents the ultimate expression of an oligarchy formed by a few privileged elites who were elected by no one and are accountable to nobody, yet aim to dictate the destiny of the planet. The author calls on all social, political, religious, and intellectual figures to unite against globalism. The paradox of patriots disregarding their borders for this cultural battle takes on a new significance. Knowing the truth and denouncing the lie is a valuable weapon that this book offers.
******NOW UPDATED – April 22nd Edition****** This is the new, revised, and enhanced edition of the Ethiopian Bible – Sacred Books Beyond the Canon. Based on valuable reader feedback, we have completely reformatted and improved the content for better readability, deeper clarity, and higher quality. Please note: any negative reviews reflect earlier versions of this work, not the current edition. From today, April 22nd, this volume represents a refined and expanded version, with modernized language, corrected structure, and a spiritual presentation faithful to the Ethiopian tradition. Inside you will find: * Modern English versions of sacred Ethiopian texts * Complete books like 1 Enoch, Jubilees, Meqabyan I–III, Psalms of Solomon, and more * Restored apostolic writings like 1 & 2 Clement and the Didascalia * A bonus QR code to access additional canonical resources online 📖 Ethiopian Bible in English Complete LARGE PRINT with Apocrypha & Sacred Ethiopian Scriptures ✨ Explore One of the Oldest and Most Complete Bibles in History! ✨ The Ethiopian complete Bible is one of the oldest, most complete, and unique biblical collections in the world. Unlike Western Bibles, it contains 88 books, including the Apocrypha and other sacred Ethiopian scriptures preserved for centuries. Now available in English, this unabridged edition allows readers to experience the Ethiopian Scriptures like never before! 📜 What Makes This Bible Unique? ✅ Complete 88 Book Collection – Includes the Apocrypha and rare sacred Ethiopian texts. ✅ Authentic Ethiopian Orthodox Canon – Preserved for generations in Ethiopian Christianity. ✅ Ancient Scriptures Restored – Discover lost biblical texts that provide deep historical and theological insights. ✅ A Must-Have for Scholars & Believers – Perfect for those seeking a broader biblical perspective beyond the Western canon. This is not just another Bible—it’s the most complete Ethiopian Bible in English Complete large print edition, featuring 88 books, 🔹 The Bible as it was meant to be – Discover scriptures kept intact for centuries. 🔹 Lost books, lost wisdom – Insights into early Christianity and ancient Jewish traditions. 🔹 Perfect for study & devotion – Essential for scholars, believers, and history enthusiasts. 📖 Perfect for: ✔ Bible scholars and historians exploring early Christianity. ✔ Christian believers seeking a more complete biblical understanding. ✔ Students of religion and theology interested in ancient sacred texts. ✔ Collectors of rare and historic biblical texts. 📚Ethiopian bible in english complete large print This Complete 88 Book Large Print Edition in English is the most accurate and accessible version available today.
Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic high fantasy masterpieces behind the films... The three volumes that make up J.R.R. Tolkien's epic classic The Lord of the Rings are here presented in beautiful cloth editions, including large format fold-out maps of Middle-earth at the end of the Third Age, as well an extensive appendices. This complete box set contains The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, with jackets and a box designed by celebrated Tolkien illustrator Alan Lee. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. This landmark of epic fantasy, The Lord of the Rings, tells of the great quest undertaken by Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the Wizard; the hobbits Merry, Pippin, and Sam; Gimli the Dwarf; Legolas the Elf; Boromir of Gondor; and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider. This complete three-volume box set is the perfect way to experience the entire legendary saga: * An Epic Quest: Follow the hobbit Frodo Baggins as he and his companions undertake a perilous journey to destroy the One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron. * A Timeless Fellowship: Join an unforgettable band of heroes, from Gandalf the Wizard and Legolas the Elf to Gimli the Dwarf and the mysterious Strider, as they unite to protect the Ring-bearer. * Legendary World-Building: Explore the vast and detailed landscape of Middle-earth, brought to life with large format fold-out maps and extensive appendices included in the books. * The Ultimate Collector's Edition: This beautifully designed cloth-bound box set features the complete trilogy―The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King―with iconic jacket art by celebrated illustrator Alan Lee.
Enjoy some sass from Anne Taintor's saucy ladies every month of the year with this wickedly funny wall calendar. Anne Taintor's vintage ladies serve up wicked wit, dark humor, and just the right dose of bad behavior. This hilarious 2026 wall calendar provides irreverent quips for each month of the year. 24-page 12 x 12 inch month-by-month calendar BELOVED ARTIST: Anne Taintor has been making people smile since 1985. She gets funnier every year! BESTSELLING ARTIST: Over 2 million Anne Taintor books, postcard boxes, and calendars sold! PLASTIC-FREE MATERIALS: 100% plastic-free packaging and product! Perfect for: * Anne Taintor fans * Shoppers looking for something fun and witty * Vintage enthusiasts * Snark and humor lovers * Holiday, birthday, Galentine's Day, or girlfriend gift * People looking for humorous office decor
The third entry into the New York Times bestselling series, To Challenge Heaven brings another thrilling adventure from the masters of military science fiction, David Weber and Chris Kennedy. In a universe teeming with predators, humanity needs friends. And fast. We've come a long way in the forty years since the Shongairi attacked Earth, killed half its people, and then were driven away by an alliance of humans with the other sentient bipeds who inhabit our planet. We took the technology they left behind, and rapidly built ourselves into a starfaring civilization. Because we haven't got a moment to lose. Because it's clear that there are even more powerful, more hostile aliens out there, and Earth needs allies. But it also transpires that the Shongairi expedition that nearly destroyed our home planet ... wasn't an official one. That, indeed, its commander may have been acting as an unwitting cats-paw for the Founders, the ancient alliance of very old, very evil aliens who run the Hegemony that dominates our galaxy, and who hold the Shongairi, as they hold most non-Founder species, in not-so-benign contempt. Indeed, it may turn out to be possible to turn the Shongairi into our allies against the Hegemony. There's just the small matter of the Shongairi honor code, which makes bushido look like a child's game. We might be able to make them our friends -- if we can crush their planetary defenses in the greatest battle we, or they, have ever seen...
The revolutionary literary vision that sowed the seeds of Objectivism, Ayn Rand's groundbreaking philosophy, and brought her immediate worldwide acclaim. This modern classic is the story of intransigent young architect Howard Roark, whose integrity was as unyielding as granite...of Dominique Francon, the exquisitely beautiful woman who loved Roark passionately, but married his worst enemy...and of the fanatic denunciation unleashed by an enraged society against a great creator. As fresh today as it was then, Rand’s provocative novel presents one of the most challenging ideas in all of fiction—that man’s ego is the fountainhead of human progress... “A writer of great power. She has a subtle and ingenious mind and the capacity of writing brilliantly, beautifully, bitterly...This is the only novel of ideas written by an American woman that I can recall.”—The New York Times
Future Imperfect describes and discusses a variety of technological revolutions that might happen over the next few decades, their implications, and how to deal with them. Topics range from encryption and surveillance through biotechnology and nanotechnology to life extension, mind drugs, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence. One theme of the book is that the future is radically uncertain. Technological changes already begun could lead to more or less privacy than we have ever known, freedom or slavery, effective immortality or the elimination of our species, and radical changes in life, marriage, law, medicine, work, and play. We do not know which future will arrive, but it is unlikely to be much like the past. It is worth starting to think about it now.
The internationally bestselling and highly personal account of a continent and culture caught in the act of suicide. Declining birth-rates, mass immigration and cultivated self-distrust and self-hatred have come together to make Europeans unable to argue for themselves and incapable of resisting their own comprehensive change as a society. The Strange Death of Europe is not only an analysis of demographic and political realities, but also an eyewitness account, reporting from across the entire continent, from the places where migrants land to the places they end up, from the people who appear to welcome them to the places which cannot accept them. Told from this first-hand perspective, and backed with impressive research and evidence, the book addresses the disappointing failure of multiculturalism, Angela Merkel's U-turn on migration, the lack of repatriation and the Western fixation on guilt. Murray travels to Berlin, Paris, Scandinavia, Lampedusa and Greece to uncover the malaise at the very heart of the European culture, and to hear the stories of those who have arrived in Europe from far away. He ends with two visions of Europe – one hopeful, one pessimistic – which paint a picture of Europe in crisis and offer a choice as to what, if anything, we can do next.