From the world's #1 bestselling author, a kooky kid is banished to another planet in this hilarious adventure about a futuristic world where different is dangerous, imagination is insanity, and creativity is crazy!Norbert Riddle lives in the United State of Earth, where normal means following the rules, never standing out, and being exactly the same as everyone else, down to the plain gray jumpsuits he wears every day. He's been normal his whole li...

From the minute you wake up until the time you fall asleep, you use language. This book will show you how language functions, and how to make it work better for you. Norbert Schmitt, an internationally known language specialist, explains 100 ways that you can use language more effectively in your everyday life. The book covers a wide range of real-world language topics, including the following and much more:• The differences between men's and women's language• How to use la...

Alexander Blix is a broken man. Convicted for avenging his daughter's death, he is being held in one of Norway's high-security prisons. Inside, the other prisoners take every opportunity to humiliate the former police investigator. Outside, Blix's former colleagues are hunting for a terrifying killer. Walter Kroos has escaped from prison in Germany and is heading north. The only lead established by the police is that Kroos has a friend in Blix's prison ward. And now they need Blix's help. ...

RESET: ONE LONG SECOND AND MANY HEARTBEATSA Journey Through Fear, Courage and ResilienceIn a single second, everything changed.RESET is the true story of Norbert Bugeja's journey through sudden fear, unexpected change, and the long path to emotional and physical recovery. In this heartfelt memoir, Norbert shares raw, real moments of vulnerability and the quiet strength that followed.Written with honesty and purpose, this boo...

Inspiring Stories for Amazing KidsEmpower your children to reach their full potential with our collection of motivational short stories. Designed to help kids develop confidence in themselves and their abilities, cope better with difficult situations, and talk openly with their parents about their problems, this book is an essential tool for parents and educators.The stories in this book are designed to inspire boys and girls to find the courage, inner stre...

Faith-based organizations are sometimes known for what we're against--and all too often that includes being against each other. But amid growing distrust of religious institutions, Christ-centered nonprofits have a unique opportunity to link arms and collectively pursue a calling higher than any one organization's agenda.Rooting for Rivals reveals how your ministry can multiply its impact by cooperating, rather than competing. Peter Greer and Chris Horst explore case studi...

Child prodigy and brilliant MIT mathematician, Norbert Wiener founded the revolutionary science of cybernetics and ignited the information-age explosion of computers, automation, and global telecommunications. His best-selling book, Cybernetics, catapulted him into the public spotlight, as did his chilling visions of the future and his ardent social activism. Based on a wealth of primary sources and exclusive access to Wiener's closest family members, friends, and colleagues, Dark...

REVISED EDITION Perhaps the only thing that can impact and shape a woman's life with the same power as her mother's love and guidance is her mother's death. In 'Without My Mum', Leigh Van Der Horst shares her own honest, heartfelt story of losing her beloved mother to cancer in 2008. She invites us on a journey that is at times heartbreaking and others heartwarming, yet is ultimately comforting and inspiring. With genuine warmth and candor, Leigh tells of her transformative passage through...

We are living in a unique “geo” age, where geography is appreciated again. The 21st century encompasses political and economic games where the multi-polar world, a new world order and a new value system combine to develop new actors and new Industries. Business leaders are focusing more and more on global social issues, putting pressure on international political decisions such as the Space Race, global warming and migration.The 21st century is the era of knowledge & creativity (te...

Joy and humor are an integral part of Jewish tradition. The very name of Abrahams son, Yitzchak (Isaac), reflects his mothers laughter when she heard the good news of her forthcoming delivery of a child. She thought it hilarious that she would be blessed with a son in her advanced age. King David danced joyfully and publicly before the Holy Ark as it was being brought back to its home. The rabbis of the Talmud are famous for their antics in bringing happiness and laughter to the bride and ...

Internationally recognised as one of the leading texts in its field, this volume offers a comprehensive introduction to vocabulary for language teachers who would like to know more about the way vocabulary works. Two leading specialists make research and theory accessible, providing the background knowledge necessary for practitioners to make informed choices about vocabulary teaching and testing. This second edition retains the popular format of the first edition, and has been rewritten t...

Esther and Horst, riding on horseback across one of the most challenging and unpredictable continents on earth, they are pushed to their physical and emotional limits. Day after day, they confront heat, thirst, danger, and the unknown—relying on instinct, resilience, and the bond with their horses.But this journey is more than an adventure.It becomes a deeply personal exploration of the roots of humanity and the limits of their own self. Far from civilization, stripped of c...