In "How We Did It," Nancy Kennedy retells the stories of those who have tried every weight-loss program available, facing both frustration and success. These stories will inspire, inform, and encourage readers to and the system that works for them.Weight loss plans are too often presented as one-size-fits-all propositions. "How We Did It," compares the wide gamut of weight loss programs—South Beach, the Zone, Atkins, Thin Within, First Place, Weight Watchers and many more-and demonstrates ...

In Miracles and Moments of Grace, seasoned author Nancy B. Kennedy brings together stories that touch the heart, with inspiring messages drawn from the day-to-day lives of our nation's soldiers.This collection of compelling first-person stories comes from the many military chaplains who are eyewitnesses to amazing displays of divine intervention, whether in small moments of grace or through events experienced as miracles. Telling stories that range from the simple joy of a Christmas party ...

A collection of fifty stories about ordinary people triumphing over extraordinary circumstances. The stories these brave people tell are heart-stopping, yet they inspire us as they reveal the sustaining power of deep courage and faith.Have you ever wondered whether your faith and courage would sustain you in the midst of a terrible crisis? The fifty people in this book came face-to-face with that question in ways that are hard to even imagine.Accidents, illness, the deaths of loved ones—th...

How does China pursue science, technology, and innovation? China has emerged as a leading technology power in recent years, and its policies shape issues ranging from geopolitical rivalry to climate change to artificial intelligence. Yet if China's pursuit of science, technology, and innovation (STI) is important, its path is also puzzling. Since 1949, China's party-state has adopted a bewildering array of policymaking approaches in an effort to transform the country into a world science a...

**Short-listed 2025 Gourmand Cookbook Award — Street Food**"A portal to an authentic culinary experience. Spiced with proverbs, cultural insights, fascinating facts, and gorgeous photography, the book is as much a coffee table showpiece as a working cookbook […] Highly recommended." —Andrew X. Pham; Author of Catfish and Mandala and The Eaves of HeavenExperience the vibrant street markets and bustling food...

This monograph had its origin in the investigations of American trade-union activities which have engaged the attention of the Economic Seminary of the Johns Hopkins University since October, 1902. It was begun and completed while the author was a graduate student at the University. The study is based on a survey of the beneficiary activities of national and international trade unions. While no attempt has been made to study in detail the various forms of mutual insurance maintained by loc...

A bold new collection showcasing the trailblazing individuals who fought for women’s suffrage, honoring the Nineteenth Amendment’s centennial anniversary.On August 18, 1920, women in the United States secured their right to vote with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution. Their fight for suffrage took decades of campaigning and marching, protesting and picketing, speeches and imprisonments. Millions of women across the country gave their all t...

This book takes you on a journey to understand worship and what it means for believers in Christ. Like no other content read on this subject, the book takes you to the core of what it will take to be an effective worshiper. Embedded are practical tools on how to conquer expectations for worshipers based on biblical principles as well as real-life experiences. The information provided will support your understanding of worship. Included are self-study strategies to strengthen the quality ou...

Help me win, or your friends will be in big troubleDevin and his friends think it will be cool to kidnap the school mascot, but when they try to hide from the police, a run-in with Frederick Ferret causes new problems. Frederick wants to impose an extreme punishment, and only Devin has a chance to save his friends from it. But does Devin have what it takes to drive a top performance car on the worlds scariest and most dangerous racetrack and help Frederick win the race?

Hear touching and inspiring stories from fifty women who have taken on the toughest, yet most rewarding, assignment of their lives—motherhood!In Miracles & Moments of Grace: Inspiring Stories from Moms, fifty mothers--from new moms to seasoned moms--share their most memorable moments. From the hilarious to the heartbreaking, these stories reveal the depth of a mother's love and her delight at wearing the title of ''Mom.''One mother tells a lyrical bedtime tale of her d...

John Henry Otto was born September 12, 1822, in Westphalia, Germany, and enlisted in the Prussian army sometime around 1845. According to his own account, he served in the war between Prussia and Denmark in 1848 and as a sergeant fought to suppress revolution in southern Germany. He was discharged in 1849 as a first lieutenant in the reserve but was called up again in 1850.He deserted the Prussian army and came to New York in 1853. He was a carpenter and cabinetmaker in Appleton, W...

"Blacks and Bushrangers: Adventures in Queensland" by E. B. Kennedy is a captivating exploration of the rugged landscapes and tumultuous history of Queensland, Australia. The book delves into the lives of the Indigenous peoples and the bushrangers who roamed the outback, offering a vivid portrayal of their struggles and adventures. Kennedy's narrative is rich with detail, bringing to life the challenges faced by these groups in a land marked by both beauty and danger. The author's keen obs...