The World of Yesterday, Zweig's memoir, was completed shortly before his suicide. It charts the history of Europe from nineteenth-century splendour, decadence and complacency, through the devastation of the First World War, to the resultant brutality and depravity of the Nazi regime.

Lio Min’s Beating Heart Baby is a “dizzying, sexy, and utterly heartfelt” (Mary H. K. Choi) love letter to internet friendships, anime, and indie rockWhen artistic and sensitive Santi arrives at his new high school, everyone in the wildly talented marching band welcomes him with open arms. Everyone except for the prickly, proud musical prodigy Suwa, who doesn’t think Santi has what it takes to be in the band.But Santi and Suwa share painful pasts, ...

A powerful story of resilience, hope, and the bonds that unite us.Could you imagine being sent alone on an ocean liner at just ten years old for an eight-day journey at sea, with only the hope of seeing your family again one day?That's precisely what young Antonio Russo faces when he is placed on a ship in the Bay of Naples and sent from a small town in Italy into the abyss toward America, with nothing but the shirt on his back and a suitcase filled with sa...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This guide is what you’re looking for— offering a beacon of advanced knowledge in the ever-evolving field of somatic therapy.This guide isn't just about enhancing your practice; it's about enriching the therapeutic journey for both you and your clients, facilitating deep self-discovery and meaningful growth.Discover the essence of advanced somatic practices, exploring the intricate bond between mind, bod...

Liam has fended off Jamille’s invasion and agreed on a truce, and he’s ready to breathe a massive sigh of relief...but that’s when a new group steps into the picture: the church! This organization, which boasts the largest religious following in the world, is a force to be reckoned with in a completely different way than any country or army Liam has faced to date. Still, his truce with Jamille hangs in the balance, so he has to rise to the challenge. Can Liam safely navigate his negotiatio...

While Hector Lavoe was alive, he was honored with celebrity status as the Singer of Singers, "El Cantante de Los Cantantes." In spite of the tragic elements of his life, many echoed the sentiment that he had achieved legendary fame in his own time. After his death Jose Perez was inspired to write his father's biography with co-author Antonio Mejias in English and then in Spanish. Then in an effort to romanticize his story, an off Broadway musical play was written and opened in New York as,...

'Damasio undertakes nothing less than a reconstruction of the natural history of the universe ... [A] brave and honest book' The New York Times Book ReviewThe Strange Order of Things is a pathbreaking investigation into homeostasis, the condition of that regulates human physiology within the range that makes possible not only survival but also the flourishing of life.Antonio Damasio makes clear that we descend biologically, psychologically...

‘Will give pleasure to anyone interested in original thinking about the brain…Breathtakingly original’ Financial TimesThe trailblazing investigation of a question that has confounded us for centuries: how is consciousness created?In Self Comes to Mind, world-renowned neuroscientist Antonio Damasio goes against the long-standing idea that consciousness is separate from the body, presenting compelling new scientific evidence...

Fourteen-year-old Bec learned a lesson that day. Be careful whom you rob.A slave on the run from his vicious master, Bec is desperate for money. But when he mugs Tien Nu, he gets more than he bargained for. Tien Nu isn't just a superb acrobat and kung fu wizard. He's also killed his father - or so he thinks. As the paths of the two boys become intertwined with the journey of a mysterious knight, mayhem ensues when they head cross-country toward the safety of Ponti, with Bec's slave...

Introduce children ages 8–12 to the Apostles’ Creed and the foundations of the Catholic faith. This guide explores each of the twelve “articles”, or lines, of the Apostles’ Creed piece by piece. Prayers, reflections, a notebook section and quotes from various saints and theologians give more depth to the articles. The Creed Explained offers the Apostles’ Creed as a guideline for taking children through the basic tenets of Catholicism, and begins to bring them into a deeper understanding of...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book combines my personal insights as a high functioning autistic and research with practical strategies to equip you with the tools needed to protect and support an autistic child being bullied. Whether your child is formally diagnosed or not, the strategies in this book are for you.Navigate the complexities of bullying in the school environment and discover the role of educators and the importance of fost...

“Alejandro Antonio Ruiz embodies all of the roiling emotions in this compelling queer teen love story.”—The Children’s Book Review"Ruiz’s masterful narration captures all the anger, tension, and banter...Ruiz yells, cries, whispers, laughs, and sings, revealing all the many layers to Rafie and Rey’s story."—AudioFileWhen a Mariachi star transfers schools, he expects to be handed his new group's lead vocalist spot—w...