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Hello little reader! Have you ever dreamt of going on an adventure or achieving a goal of your own?Maybe you imagined yourself a pirate? Or perhaps a fire-breathing dragon? Or a princess or prince with a castle and a kingdom to rule? It is wonderful how your imagination can take you to new worlds and on new adventures.How many times in your everyday real life have you had difficulties, felt new emotions, wanted to develop a passion, or worked hard to achieve something? All of us have experienced similar things in different ways.In this book, you will find a beautiful collection of inspiring stories.Each one is filled with an incredible message. Even though the characters come from imaginary places, they still experience the same emotions, ideas, dreams, and desires that you feel every day. Explore these fairy tale worlds and discover how the heroes of the stories overcome their challenges. While reading, think about how they achieve their goals and reach their dreams.Take these stories into your heart and mind and think of them when you experience similar problems, issues, or adventures. Even when things get tough, you can behave and act as your heroes do. And remember, you are the main character in your story!What you will find in this book:10 Inspiring Stories for Boys and Girls about self-esteem, courage, inner strength, and self-love.A simple and engaging writing style suitable for both shared and independent readingIdentification with the characters, who, although fictional, are always combined with themes from children's real livesBeautiful images to accompany the reading and stimulate the imaginationMorals and Messages of Life with reflections and involvement in the narrativeKids love this book and it helps them to:Believe in their dreamsDevelop confidence in themselves and their abilitiesCope better with difficult situationsUnderstand the importance of relationships with parents and friends2 Bonus for You that you can download from the Special Art official website:Dreams Journal for Kids (PDF)Motivational Phrases Coloring Book for Kids (PDF)Click on "buy now" and help a child never stop dreaming and believing in himself! (A Perfect Gift Idea)

Learn the art of Hand Lettering with this comprehensive guide and workbook, full of knowledge, beauty and inspiration!This Special Art book is the most complete guide to learn the processes behind Hand Lettering easily and accurately. Allow yourself to begin this fabulous journey into the art of lettering in the best possible way.With the help of this book, you will learn the basics of creating alphabets in many different styles. By developing them, you will find your unique style, and learn how to transform your own lettering into beautiful works of art. You will have the opportunity to practice writing letters and words and to create and make your own beautiful masterpieces.We can't wait to see your results and your fantastic achievements!WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK:TECHNIQUES AND TIPS. Discover the best lettering tools, techniques and tricks.THEORY AND EXPLANATION. Unlike many other books, we decided to include some theory and history on hand lettering so that you can fully understand and appreciate this art.ALPHABETS AND PRACTICES. Exercise with 5 individual alphabets in various lettering styles, including upper and lower-case letters, that will teach you how to form each letter, turn those letters into words, and turn those words into works of art.LARGE FORMAT AND QUALITY PAPER. Pages Dimensions 8.5" x 11.0" (21.59 cm x 27,94 cm) and good quality 60lb (90gsm) paper stock.LETTERING PROJECTS. The last section of the book is filled with project pages for you to create your own works and to better understand how to structure the process of composition.A SPECIAL GIFT FOR YOU. Included in the book, you will find 2 gifts to practise without limits and to stimulate your creativity for create your own projects. We are sure you will be thrilled!ABOUT SPECIAL ART:Special Art is a leading brand in entertainment, activity and colouring books. We have created a wide range of both Adult and Children's books, several of which are best-sellers. We always strive for the highest possible quality and value to impress and surprise our readers. Our aim is to bring more colours, joy and happiness into your life by inviting you to immerse yourself in the wonderful world of art and colours.More than 50 books published. Special Art boasts a collection of over 50 entertaining and colouring books. Explore the entire Special Art Book Collection to find your next adventure.Online Community. By purchasing this book, you will gain access to our Facebook group, where you'll be able to share your designs and see the masterpieces that other community members have created.What are you waiting for? Order your copy of this book now and immerse yourself in the art of hand lettering.

The man, the monster...This history chronicles the origin of the von Schatt family: from the abandonment of its patriarch, Heinrich, on the steps of an orphanage in prewar Germany; through his apprenticeship on the high seas with a salty drunken smuggler; his flight from the Nazis to Sweden; his kidnapping of a child bride to America; his becoming the most feared Captain in the US military troop transport fleet; his concurrent role as husband and father of two dysfunctional Long Island families; and his lifelong obsession to uncover the secret behind a set of coordinates he'd found written on an old map.ABOUT RICHARD DAUBOn a wood paneled wall in his grandmother's Long Island home had been hung a creepy painting of the grandfather he'd never met, a ship captain supposedly so frightening that the author, as a boy, could see fear in the eyes of the adults whenever they spoke of "The Captain", who, by then, had been dead two decades, wild tales of land and sea they probably never imagined the boy would recall later in life as a washed-up journalist turned fiction writer. Do you see any resemblance?

Never let them get you to the second location.Even if that location happens to be a lakeside mansion home to four hot-as-sin men.After years of living in survival mode, I'm finally hitting rewind on the story of my life. There's nothing standing in the way of my bright future at Lake Chapel University.Or so I thought.Being ambushed by four devastatingly attractive football players wasn't on my bingo card. Ironically, they seem just as stupefied by me as I am of them.There's Decker: the brooding, scowling leader. Then Kylian: the iPad-wielding nerd. Next is Kendrick: the gruff, gorgeous jock. And finally, Locke: the huge, tattooed emo boy.It's the last one that catches my eye.As the recipient of the Crusade Scholarship, I'm here on a full ride, and I intend to make the most of my education. But a girl's allowed to have a little fun, right?That's how I find myself hooking up with the right guard of the Lake Chapel Crusaders at the first party of the school year. My plan for a casual fling is derailed a few days later when I unexpectedly run in to a couple of the guys outside of school.Now Decker Crusade thinks I saw something I shouldn't have, and he's decided the only way to control the narrative is to control me. There's nowhere to run, considering Decker and his boys live in a lakeside mansion that can only be accessed by boat.Apparently, I live here now, too.They think they can keep me captive indefinitely, but there's something about me they've sorely underestimated: my will to finally live.

There is no shortage of advice for those beginning a life journey. It is no wonder confusion and doubt commonly become traveling companions. Which way to go? Where to turn? What to trust?This book is an introduction to the compass each of us carries. It reliably points the way forward, but not always to directions that are familiar and comfortable. When we choose to follow it, the journey can open to ever-evolving adventure and possibilities for extraordinary destinations.Where can the compass be found? In many traditions, it is the duty of elders, who are completing their journeys, to pass the compass they've followed to a new generation. This book is one grandfather's attempt to fulfill his mission.

Hello! Do you know that you are an amazing and loved boy?You are very special. You are the only you there is in the entire world, and that's out of billions of people! You are smart, funny, courageous, unique, and there are a lot of people that love and support you. This is something that you should always remember.This book will introduce you to a group of boys who go through the same things you do every day. They are scared, worried, and sometimes, they don't win right away. They work hard, learn from their mistakes, and keep trying. These boys get discouraged, doubt their abilities, and sometimes almost give up, but thanks to the support of their family members and loved ones they always learn new things and find the self-confidence to overcome difficult moments.You are a very lucky boy to have so many people love and support you. Your relationship with your parents and family can give you confidence and help you spread your wings through the world. The connection you have with your loved ones will inspire you to do many things you may not have tried before. You are a loved and amazing boy. What you will find in this book:10 Inspiring Stories for Boys about Family, Friendship, Self-Confidence and Love.A simple and engaging writing style suitable for both shared and independent readingIdentification with the characters, who, although fictional, are always combined with themes from children's real livesBeautiful images to accompany the reading and stimulate the imaginationMorals and Messages of Life with reflections and involvement in the narrativeBoys love this book and it helps them to:Believe in their dreamsDevelop confidence in themselves and their abilitiesCope better with difficult situationsOvercome fears and be braveUnderstand the importance of relationships with parents and friends2 Bonus for You that you can download from the Special Art official website:Dreams Journal for Kids (PDF)Motivational Phrases Coloring Book for Kids (PDF)Click on "buy now" and help a boy never stop dreaming and believing in himself! (A Perfect Gift Idea)

When ten-year-old Noah Nobles draws, his mind is whisked away to another world. When he discovers that, it also unlocks an ability to disappear. He realizes he's not only a gifted artist; he has a superpower. Noah explores his new abilities, using them to help those in need, but this draws unwanted attention from someone who will change his life-not for the better.Separated from his family and friends, Noah struggles to find a way to reclaim control of his life and his superhuman abilities. If he doesn't succeed, his powers will be manipulated by others, to serve their own agenda, and people he cares about will suffer.Noah must discover not only who he is, but must soon make the hardest decision of his young life.

It's the eve of the First World War, and Sherlock Holmes has retired and taken up beekeeping, or has he? This short spy story is the final tale in the masterful detective's chronology and reveals new depths to his sleuthing skill.Now past his prime, Sherlock Holmes has retired to the countryside to live a quiet life in his remaining years. Yet as the First World War approaches, British government officials reach out to the once-great detective to ask for his assistance. Pairing up with his loyal companion, Doctor Watson, once more, Holmes embarks on a new career path: espionage. Going undercover, it's up to the sleuthing duo to infiltrate German intelligence and stop the British security leak.First published in 1917, this short story by Arthur Conan Doyle is the final tale in the Sherlock Holmes chronology. It is often seen as propaganda intended to boost British morale due to its patriotic themes and wartime setting. Read & Co. Books is proud to republish 'The War Service of Sherlock Holmes' in a new edition featuring a specially commissioned introduction and an article by the author.

Follow Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson to a university town where they investigate three students to uncover who is attempting to cheat on a valuable examination paper.In this short Sherlock Holmes story, the famous detective is called away from his usual high-stakes crime investigations and must solve a case with very few clues on a university campus. Someone has snuck into a lecturer's office and copied the answers to an important examination paper. The culprit must be caught and prevented from taking the exam because it is for a large scholarship. In a thrilling display of his observation and deduction skills, Holmes reveals the truth behind the case.First published in 1904, this short story by Arthur Conan Doyle is a suspenseful Sherlock Holmes tale that's not to be missed. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by the author and the original illustrations by Charles R. Macauley.

Read the short story that shocked Sherlock Holmes fans across the globe and discover how the renowned detective got away with his greatest coup yet: surviving death.It's been three years since Sherlock Holmes had a fatal encounter with Professor Moriarty at Reichenbach Falls, and Doctor Watson has started investigating crime alone. When a seemingly unsolvable locked-room murder occurs, Watson visits the crime scene. Several odd characters are present, including an elderly book collector, who may not be all he seems...First published in The Strand Magazine, 'The Adventure of the Empty House' is a remarkable example of Arthur Conan Doyle's skill in writing detective fiction. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by the author and the original illustrations by Charles R. Macauley.

Join Sherlock Holmes as he investigates a quietly curious tenant who only communicates with his landlady through a series of notes in broken English.Mrs. Warren comes to 221B Baker Street to ask for Sherlock Holmes' help after a new tenant moves into her rooms. The gentle landlady is concerned that her tenant isn't all he first appeared to be. After requesting to pay double the current rent on the condition of getting the room on his own terms, the tenant hasn't been seen. He leaves requests in notes on a chair outside his door, and this is also where he collects his meals, but Mrs. Warren is concerned that something darker lurks behind these curious circumstances.First published in 1911, 'The Adventure of the Red Circle' is a thrilling and suspenseful story, not to be missed by fans of detective fiction. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by Arthur Conan Doyle.

This short story highlights the phenomenal mind of Sherlock Holmes as the detective unravels the complex case of a star rugby player's disappearance. Godfrey Staunton plays in the three-quarters position of the University of Cambridge rugby team. When he disappears just before a big game against Oxford, the entire team is desperate to uncover his whereabouts. Despite sports being beyond Sherlock Holmes' field of knowledge, he agrees to take on the case and is soon unravelling the mystery.First published in 1904, 'The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter' is a thrilling detective story that showcases the skill and intellect of Sherlock Holmes. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by the author and the original illustrations by Charles R. Macauley.

What were the world's ancestral stories before they became viewed as fiction and fable? What was the Bible before it became a book about God? And if the Bible was not about God, what was it our ancestors wanted us to know?The Eden Conspiracy reveals evidence of ancient ET contact in the Bible's deep past, along with forgotten secrets about human progress, political power, emotional intelligence and human potential. This book will take you around the world from Australia to Brazil, Guatemala, Ghana, Kenya, Italy, Scotland, England, Israel, Palestine, and ancient Sumeria. The Eden Conspiracy visits archeological sites in the Levant which hold clues of ancient experiences of close encounters, and sits at the feet of world-class scholars and senior figures in military intelligence, whose privileged information concerns the hidden layers of covert government in the deep past and in the present day.The Eden Conspiracy reveals how we can recover our ancestors' wisdom and build a better future. It lifts the lid on why this layer of information was edited and translated out of the Bible? Who made these changes, how, when, and with what agenda? And what does any of this have to do with ETs?

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson investigate the curious disappearance of a young woman's fiance in this mysterious case of stolen identity.When Mary Sutherland comes to Sherlock Holmes to request he find her missing fiance, the remarkable detective wastes no time solving the puzzling case. After being abandoned at the altar on what should've been her wedding day, Mary is convinced that the disappearance of her husband-to-be is the result of a more sinister plot. Through his deductive powers, Holmes is able to unravel a web of deceit, false identities, and hidden motives to uncover the truth behind the case.First published in 1891, 'A Case of Identity' is a gripping short story from the master of detective fiction, Arthur Conan Doyle. This edition features a specially commissioned introduction alongside an article by the author and the original illustrations by Sidney Paget.

A thrilling and suspenseful short story featuring the renowned Sherlock Holmes and his remarkable companion, Doctor Watson, as they investigate the curious happenings at Three Gables.When an elderly woman, Mary Maberley, approaches Sherlock Holmes to ask for help, her case doesn't seem interesting enough to appeal to him. Shortly after receiving her request, the masterful detective is threatened by a hired thug to stay away from the case, and he realises that there might be more to Mrs. Maberley's story than he thought. A strange entanglement of leads, suspects, and motives begin to unfold as Holmes investigates.First published in 1926, 'The Adventure of the Three Gables' is a short story sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Join Holmes as he analyses this puzzling case and immerse yourself in Arthur Conan Doyle's riveting portrayal of Victorian London. Read & Co. Books is proud to republish this classic text in a new edition featuring a specially commissioned introduction and an article by the author.

Do you believe in love at second sight?James Newell never expected to fall hard for Sally Bachman. But that's exactly what he did on the first day of junior year. He and Sally had been acquaintances in junior high until Sally left for a year to go to private school. But now she's back, and something has changed. It only takes three days for this romance to start to blossom, and once it does, there's no turning back. Not that they would want to turn back. James and Sally follow their hearts and their hormones through a year of discovery while also having to navigate social disparities at school, addiction and mental health problems in their families, and difficulty with paying attention in class. They cling closely to their group of friends while they learn about the pleasures and surprises brought on by first love. But can first love really last forever?May I Have Your Attention Please is the first book in the series, McKinney High Class of 1986. This series tells the stories of seven high school friends, Sally, Kim, Michelle, Darlene, James, Carl, and Chris, highlighting their successes and struggles from early childhood into adulthood. Along the way, they learn the true meaning of loyalty, and that your first friends are often the most special. This is an ongoing story about coming of age and falling in love in the wicked awesome, and sometimes confusing and funny, world of the1980s.

Who do you call when you're looking for advice and assistance in reaching your goals?Thousands of people in his network turn to Steve Rosenberg when they run into a dead end. He began his career with the Washington Bullets (now Wizards) where he learned that the person who gets the most done goes the farthest. When he hears "no" or "it can't be done," that's when the fun begins-he gets to work and figures out how to make things happen.Through entertaining true stories, this inspiring book shows how some of the most productive and creative people he knows overcame seemingly unsurmountable odds to achieve great success. These anecdotes will spark ideas for tackling your own challenges.After you read this book, you will be able to:Attack your to-do list with a new attitude.Learn Steve's secrets for growing a network and keeping those relationships warm.Understand that you must always be one degree of separation away from someone who can unlock the answers to the puzzle.Create an atmosphere of positivity and results that will make you and your friends, clients, and colleagues proud.MAKE BOLD THINGS HAPPEN is a fun way to explore how to accomplish more than you ever thought you could and become the person others begin to count on.

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It dieet mei leech koalhydraat is no ien fan 'e populêrste foarmen fan dieet. Sels op it mêd fan duorsume sporten is it paleo-dieet in wichtich ûnderwerp. Mar wat is it echte foardiel fan it paleo-dieet?It lichem konvertearret oerstallige enerzjy yn fet.In protte paleo-dieters beweare dat it konvertearjen fan koalhydraten yn in stof lykas sûker it bloedsûkernivo fergruttet.Om dit wer te ferminderjen, produsearret it minsklik lichem ynsuline, wat it ferbaarnen fan fet ferminderet. Tagelyk komt it gefoel fan honger werom.It prinsipe fan Paleo is: As it dieet mei hege koalhydraten stoppe wurdt, brûkt it lichem ek mear fet.

Sûn ite betsjuttet net dat jo jo favorite iten moatte ûntnimme, sels as jo lije oan hypertensie en hege bloeddruk.Jo hoege allinich te witten hoe't jo iten items moatte mingje en oerienkomme en de juste dielgrutte hawwe om derfoar te soargjen dat jo de sûne deistige limyt fan calorieën en natrium net sille oerskriuwe dy't geskikt binne foar jo sûnens.DASH, wat betsjut Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, helpt jo om sûne nivo's fan bloeddruk te behâlden. It ferleget ek jo risiko op darmproblemen en kanker.It fermindert it minne cholesterol yn jo bloed en makket jo bonken sterker.Dit itenplan giet allegear oer de juste proporsjes. It fereasket dat jo grienten ryk oan proteïne ite, jo sâltyntak beheine ta 200 mg per dei, jo konsumpsje fan read fleis, snoep en swiete dranken ferminderje, en fiedings mei leech cholesterol en totale fet ynhâld konsumearje.Mei safolle resepten om te besykjen, sil it makliker wêze foar jo om jo te dwaan oan it itenplan. Dit sil jo geast ôfnimme fan it iten fan tefolle ferwurke en sâlt iten.It DASH-itenplan is in libbensstyl. It fereasket stadichoan feroaringen yn jo itengewoanten en ynset om oare sûnenstechniken te folgjen om de effekten te stimulearjen.

D'r steane safolle resepten yn dit boek dat it net útmakket oft jo in fegetarysk leafhawwer of in fleisleafhawwer binne, d'r binne wis resepten dy't jo oansprekke, of it no in salade is foar in waarme simmerdei of wat hertliks foar in hjerst jûn.Fan appetizers oant pasta's, pizza's, fleis en snoep, dizze opfallende ûnder Italjaanske kookboeken hat in fluch, ienfâldich Italjaansk resept foar elkenien. Jo sille in oantal wikenachtfreonlike resepten fine, lykas meallen mei ien pot, fegetaryske en fegane gerjochten, en glutenfrije resepten dy't de hiele famylje kin genietsje.