In “Winds That Guided the Nomads,” join Amira and her spirited tribe as they journey through a boundless desert in search of water and shelter. Amid scorching sands and mysterious winds, the young girl discovers that strength lies in unity and the timeless wisdom of the elders. With laughter, challenges, and moments of surprising magic, the nomads encounter mirages, fierce storms, and hidden oases that teach them about resilience, adaptability, and hope. This fun, original, and comical tal...

In “Dance and Song in Global Harmony,” young readers join Vesper and Caspian on a breathtaking journey across the world. This vibrant tale weaves music, dance, and culture into an adventurous celebration that sparks wonder and joy. From dazzling street festivals to quiet temple serenades, every chapter unveils new traditions and timeless rhythms. Each encounter teaches that despite our differences, art unites us, weaving a tapestry of shared humanity and delightful surprises. Engaging, hum...

In his brief career, Wes Montgomery completely revolutionized jazz guitar. On the Riverside recording, Boss Guitar Wes demonstrates why he is still considered one of the finest artists of the jazz guitar. Studies of Wes's incredible solos and his melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic approaches will prove beneficial to any guitarist interested in jazz. It is no wonder that he has influenced so many of today's great artists and continues to inspire future jazz guitarists.This not...

Poems of love and battle by Arabia's legendary warriorFrom the sixth-century highlands of Najd in the Arabian peninsula, on the eve of the advent of Islam, come the strident cries of a legendary warrior and poet. The black outcast son of an Arab father and an Ethiopian slave mother, 'Antarah ibn Shaddad struggled to win the recognition of his father and tribe. He defied social norms and, despite his outcast status, loyally defended his people.'Antarah capture...

Mathematics of Tabletop Games provides a bridge between mathematics and hobby tabletop gaming. Instead of focusing on games mathematicians play, such as nim and chomp, this book starts with the tabletop games played by avid gamers and hopes to address the question: which field of mathematics concerns itself with this situation?Readers interested in either mathematics or tabletop games will find this book an engaging way to begin exploring the other topic or the con...

Contrary to popular opinion, the opening of the American frontier was not a simple land purchase; it was actually a hardscrabble fight. Even as Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out on their legendary journey to the Pacific Ocean, other forces were taking the measure of the land with far darker ambitions.Aaron Burr, the charming and treacherous former vice president, determined that if he could not be master of his nation, he would instead become emperor of the next best thing...

Peter L. Montgomery has made significant contributions to computational number theory, introducing many basic tools such as Montgomery multiplication, Montgomery simultaneous inversion, Montgomery curves, and the Montgomery ladder. This book features state-of-the-art research in computational number theory related to Montgomery's work and its impact on computational efficiency and cryptography. Topics cover a wide range of topics such as Montgomery multiplication for both hardware and soft...

Most accounts of the current financial crisis tell a story of deregulation, out-of-control markets and irresponsible speculation. But few of those works have done more than regurgitate the newspaper coverage. In contrast, The Great Credit Crash digs deeper, drawing on some of the most prominent radical analysts of the modern market to foreground the key questions that are still waiting to be answered.This volume presents a more complete and convincing analysis of the recent...

With Christmas just a few days away, why not pause your regular reading and savor a Christmas stories by Lucy Maud Montgomery?Christmas and New Year's is a season of celebration and reflection, of taking stock of the months gone by and looking forward to the year to come.Here you will find 14 Christmas stories written by Lucy Maud Montgomery.Treat yourself to some fireside reading and capture the holiday spirit with a bit of old-fashioned storytelling from Christmas...

Diese zauberhafte Sammlung präsentiert zeitloser Geschichten, die den wahren Geist der Weihnacht einfangen und uns mit zeitlosen Botschaften von Hoffnung, Vergebung und Dankbarkeit inspirieren. Von berührenden Erzählungen bis hin zu festlichen Meisterwerken großer Autoren - diese Anthologie ist ideal, um die Weihnachtszeit mit Magie, Wärme und literarischer Eleganz zu bereichern. Die Sammlung ist ein Schatz für Bücherliebhaber und eine unverzichtbare Lektüre für lange Winterabende. Inhalt:...

Trick or treat, trick or treat! Hungry ghouls crave fresh meat…A recovering addict faces the ultimate test when an old friend puts him through a terrifying ordeal. Two brave souls spend the night in a haunted house, only to emerge forever changed. And a cursed photographer goes to horrific lengths when their vision slowly decays…Scare Street is proud to present a new collection of diabolical delights. Twelve nightmarish tales of terror lurk withi...

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...