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From New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes a fun picture book biography of Tad Lincoln, his relationship with his father President Abraham Lincoln, and a story about a parent's love for his son and the wisdom of a child. Full of humor, this romp through history will teach children about the power of curiosity, imagination, friendship, empathy, determination…and even a little mischief!
Tad Lincoln was forever getting into trouble. He bounced around the White House making mischief and annoying almost everyone but the president. Yet Tad was his father's joy and comfort amidst a brutal war, a family tragedy, and the toll of holding the nation's highest office. When Tad befriends a turkey meant to be holiday dinner, his plea for the pet to be spared teaches Abe a lesson about mercy. It also starts the tradition of the presidential turkey pardon, a tradition that presidents carry on to this day.
In The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln readers 4-8 will:
- learn about the larger-than-life personality of Tad Lincoln and his father President Abe Lincoln, highlighting the importance of family
- see the impact of empathy and understanding towards others
- be inspired by Tad's resilience and determination, as he overcomes challenges learning to read and dealing with a speech impediment
- enjoy Tad's mischievous and adventurous spirit, encouraging children to embrace their curiosity, explore new ideas, and make a difference in the lives of others by being themselves
The 11th century was a dangerous time to be of the line unbroken of King Æthelred II Unread and his first queen, Æfgifu of York. Born in Hungary after King Canute III's failed attempt to murder her father, Edward the Exile, Margaret found her life turned upside down by King Edward the Confessor's discovery of her father's survival -- and the resulting recall of her family to England.
Now a political hostage only kept alive for as long as it served powerful men's interests, Margaret and her family found King Máel Coluim mac Donnchadh Ceann Mhor (Malcolm III Canmore)'s invitation to his court in Dunfermline in Alba the long-awaited answer to her prayers.
Scotland would never be the same again.
The Legendary Chi Lites Son Families Story Saga Of Music Legacy Corruption And Corruption(FOR RED’S SAKE) GIVE MORE POWER TO THE PEOPLE
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The son of an R&B legend tells the incredible but true story of a family torn apart by greed, corruption and the systematic abuse of black artists in the United States. Darren Cubie grew up in St. Louis not knowing why assassination attempts, FBI investigations, and witness protection programs weren’t supposed to be a ’normal’ part of life. With the hall of fame success of the iconic soul group known as the Chi-Lites, Darren’s father, founding member Credel “Red” Jones came a terrible price. Like so many other black artists of the day, the devil was in the details in the form of contracts and agreements with the mob filtered thru corrupt record executives and banksters. The bitter ending of Creadel’s journey in 1994, penniless on the streets of L.A., has spurred Darren on to become a champion for artists everywhere who’ve suffered from this decades-old system of abuse.
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Darren Cubie, founder of Entertainers Against Corruption tells the story of Creadel “Red” Jones of the iconic Chi-Lites, the horrific betrayal by his mother Deborah Jones and aunt Regina Cubie and a family ripped apart by an industry of greed. It is thru the telling of the tale that positive change is achieved.
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When Peter Otieno finally left formal employment to focus on his enterprises, he did not anticipate a world of politics and backstabbing the private sector. Leaving an illustrious career in a multinational organization that had systems firmly in place, Peter joins murky world of partnerships and weak governance structures.
The book gives a candid account of the behind the scenes shenanigans of partnership that we rarely glimpse in the private enterprises. Herding The Zebra is a unique corporate memoir; told with honesty that there is no room for sanitizing any elements of the drama that ensues once the idea of barcoding Kenya took root.
The ability to make bold decisions, often against the grain and embracing change, however uncomfortable, proves to be the key to success of GSI in East Africa.
She walks the streets of New York and other countries like she walked the slums of Nairobi growing up. She knows the depths of poverty, the scars of abuse inflicted at a tender age, the trials of teenage motherhood, the unbearable loss of a child, and the agony of living with an abusive partner. As if it wasn't enough, she got diagnosed with a chronic condition all before she was 21 years old.
But now, she stands tall as a beacon of resilience and triumph. Leading a successful community-based organization, serving on influential boards, and speaking alongside renowned figures in global health. Her dedication being to empower girls and women across Africa.
This inspiring memoir offers solace, comfort and a path forward. It reminds us all that no matter where we come from or how dire our circumstances may be, hope has the power to guide us through the darkest of times. Brace yourself for a remarkable story that will captivate your heart, uplift your spirit, and leave you yearning for more
A complex and fascinating character, Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria, is best remembered as the Father of Orthodoxy, upholding the doctrine of the Trinity against the Arian heresy. In the newest addition to the Christian Biographies for Young Readers series, author Simonetta Carr introduces children to the life and times of this important church father who tirelessly defended the Nicene Creed, which many of us today recite as a confession of our faith. Born during the Great Persecution, forced five times to leave his church and city, and constantly threatened by those who tried to ruin his reputation, Athanasius provides an example of godly faithfulness. This winsome, simply written narrative will bring the Nicene Creed to life for children of all ages, prompting relevant discussions on the divinity of Christ and the importance of creeds and confessions. FIRST PRIZE winner of the 2014 Athanatos Children's Book Awards.
Weltbestseller! Über eine Million verkaufte Exemplare!
Die Geschichte und Geheimnisse eines der erfolgreichsten Anleger aller Zeiten!
Den Namen Warren Buffett haben wahrscheinlich insbesondere Finanzinteressierte schon einmal gehört, denn er wird von vielen Anlegern auf der ganzen Welt bewundert. Er gehört zu den weltweit reichsten Menschen. Sein Vermögen wird auf mehr als 80 Milliarden US-Dollar geschätzt.
Aber wie hat er seine Karriere angefangen? Welche Regel hat er bei wichtigsten Aktienkäufen befolgt? Und was kann ein normaler Anleger vom erfolgreichsten Anleger aller Zeiten schon lernen? Eine ganze Menge, meint Robert G. Hagstrom.
In der komplett überarbeiteten, dritten Auflage seines Bestsellers stellt Robert G. Hagstrom Warren Buffetts Investment-Methode vor und verdeutlicht sie anhand vieler Beispiele. Alle wichtigen Käufe in der Karriere von Warren Buffett werden skizziert und analysiert. Hagstrom wirft einen Blick auf den Menschen Buffett und seinen Ansatz des Value Investing, den er weltweit populär gemacht hat. In der dritten Auflage werden außerdem die neuesten Akquisitionen und Investitionen unter die Lupe genommen. Neu ist ebenfalls der Themenkomplex Behavioral Finance: Wie kann ich als Investor all jene psychologischen Fallen umgehen, die einem langfristigen Anlageerfolg im Weg stehen? Auch ganz normale Investoren können so von der Erfahrung und den Erfolgen des größten Investors aller Zeiten profitieren.
In diesem Hörbuch erfahren Sie:
• wie Warren Buffett seine Karriere angefangen hat und wen wir als seine Mentoren bezeichnen können;
• wie und unter welchen Bedingungen er seine größten Käufe wie Washington Post Company, GEICO, Capital Cities/ABC, The Coca-Cola Company, General Dynamics, Wells Fargo & Company, American Express Company, International Business Machines, H.J. Heinz Company getätigt hat und dazu lernen Sie die Geschichten dieser Unternehmen kennen;
• was hinter den Begriffen Value Investing und Behavioral Finance steht und wie Warren Buffett sie bei der Aktienwahl anwendet.
Sein Verstand, seine Integrität und sein Esprit haben Millionen Anleger in aller Welt begeistert. Diese unvergleichliche Kombination macht Warren Buffett heute zum beliebtesten Vorbild im Bereich der Geldanlage und zum größten Anleger der Geschichte.
Die amerikanische Originalausgabe erschien unter dem Titel The Warren Buffett Way. 3d edition.
Die Rechte auf die deutsche Übersetzung von Egbert Neumüller liegen bei Börsenmedien AG, Kulmbach, Deutschland (P) 2021 ABP Verlag
When Charles Mulli was a child, his family repeatedly abandoned him, and he lived in fear of his abusive, alcoholic father. With an extraordinary will, the young Kenyan struggled to feed and educate himself and, encountering hope in the gospel, found a reason to live and to forgive. Later, as a multimillionaire and father of eight, the entrepreneur sold his businesses to devote himself to caring for street children throughout Kenya. Since 1989, Charles and his wife, Esther, have taken into their protection thousands of the most vulnerable through Mully Children's Family, revealing in the midst of brokenness God's astonishing redemptive power (1949 - ).
Written for ages 10 and up -- enjoyed by adults!
Behind George were enemies; in front, a raging ice-packed river. Poling across had seemed his best chance, but now large blocks of ice slammed into his makeshift raft, twisting it off course. Just as George dug his pole in and pushed with all his might, a block of ice hit the raft -- the raft slammed into the pole -- and George was overboard.
On a dangerous mission for the British army, young Major Washington had no idea that one day he would lead an army of fellow colonials in a bitter battle for independence against Great Britain herself, the most powerful empire in the world.
In each new crisis, the young United States sought out George Washington. As commander in chief of the Continental army, chairman of the Constitutional Convention, and first president, this indispensable American served the struggling nation when its survival and form hung in the balance.
Queen Mary Stuart was one of the most beloved and controversial women in Scottish history. The granddaughter of King James IV and his wife Margaret Tudor, Queen Mary's status as heiress-apparent to Queen Elizabeth's throne in England paired with the violence of the Scottish Reformation set the stage for one of the most dramatic and poorly understood lives of the 16th century. Mary Queen of the Scots tells Mary's true story, focusing primarily on her reign as queen of Scotland, celebrating her life more than her death and showing us all why she was truly a woman ahead of her time.
Features period music and a special music appendix expertly performed by Steven Vox.
Under siege on the island of Corregidor, General Douglas MacArthur received a warning from the enemy. "You are well aware that you are doomed," the Japenese general wrote. "The end is near. The question is how long you will be able to resist. You are advised to surrender." Of course, there was no way Douglas was going to surrender.
Whether masterminding battle strategies or guiding the peace process among war-torn nations, 5-Star general MacArthur faced challenges with unwavering courage & resolve .
The general began his honored army career by leading his fellow cadets at West Point and ultimately commanded all U. S. forces in Asia. Remembered especially for directing the fight against Japanese expansion during WWII and later governing the defeated Japanese people with grace and wisdom, General MacArthur won the respect of millions, both allies and enemies.
For two hundred years, British slave ships plied in the Middle Passage, taking African men, women, and children to their doom. Ending slavery in the mighty British Empire seemed like an impossible dream, but once William Wilberforce resolved to represent the abolitionists in Parliament, he would fight to the bitter end - for nearly half a century - to achieve that goal.
Together with a community of dynamic reformers, Wilberforce struggled to rid his nation of evil and to give dignity and freedom to all people - slave and slave trader, poor and powerful. His example continues to inspire others to use their gifts and influence to do good against the odds.
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