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Common

“The rapper, actor, and advocate blends self-help with activist passion. . . . It’s a heartening message for those who appreciate self-help guidance. Common asks readers to better themselves, empowering them with the grace and courage to do so.”—Kirkus ReviewsFrom the multi-award-winning performer, author, and activist, a comprehensive program for addressing mental and physical health—and encouraging communities to do the same.Common has ac...

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Common

“An insightful memoir that uncovers unique stories about matters of the heart.” —EssenceThe inspiring New York Times bestseller from Common—the Grammy Award, Academy Award, and Golden Globe–winning musician, actor, and activist—explores how love and mindfulness can build communities and allow you to take better control of your life through actions and words.Common believes that the phrase “let love have the last word” is n...

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The Knowledge Commons

Open this book anywhere, any time, any place for bite-size morsels of essential (and not-so-essential) knowledge.We have two mottos here at Portable Press: "Get smart" and "Have fun." As the publishers of the wildly popular Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series, we have twenty years' experience in translating our mottos into bestselling books, but we also know that not every reader is a bathroom reader.That's why we've created this definitive collect...

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Common

From the hip-hop icon, Hollywood star, and “a true artist and writer of deep talent” (James McBride, author of The Color of Water)—a candid, New York Times bestselling memoir ranging from his childhood on Chicago’s South Side and his emergence as one of rap’s biggest names.Common has earned a reputation in the hip-hop world as a conscious artist by embracing themes of love and struggle in his songs. His journey toward understanding is rooted in hi...

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The Knowledge Commons

The smartest and funniest quotations of all time, artfully arranged into witty—and surprising—categories. Every page will entertain, educate, and delight.Uncle John's dedicated team of quotationeers have scoured the worlds of entertainment, history, literature, politics, sports, and more to bring you this unique collection of utterances that bear repeating. From silly to profound, from Aristotle to Mr. T, you'll discover insights on such topics as love, sex, conspi...

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Common English Bible

Take a fresh look at the Bible while you experience a new translation. The Common English Bible is relevant, readable, and reliable. The result is a new version that the typical reader or worshipper is able to understand. 115 leading biblical scholars from 22 faith traditions and 77 reading specialists in 13 denominations worked on this translation.

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MacKenzie Common

'A twisty tale that takes us into the rarefied, ruthless world of an Oxford college' CLAIRE McGOWANReaders can't put down The Scholars!'Twisty, atmospheric . . . kept me guessing right until the end. A perfect read for autumn' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Quintessential dark academia - moody, mysterious, and a little dangerous' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I've literally raced through this, it was truly unputdownable

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MacKenzie Common

Readers are loving Daphne St Clair:'I couldn't put this book down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A fresh and witty take on the whodunnit' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I was drawn in from the first few pages and couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'The author's wry voice sings through this modern and feminist murder mystery' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Meet Daphne St Clair:✅ Glamorous ninety-year-old grandmother✅ Care home resident

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Consultation On Common Texts

This historic and authoritative volume contains the complete three-year listing of the Revised Common Lectionary (Years A, B, and C) to guide preaching and Scripture reading on the Lord’s Day. Abingdon Press. Also included are an introduction explaining the nature and uses of lectionaries and a brief history of the Consultation on Common Texts.

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MacKenzie Common

One small, northern community. Two girls gone -- one missing, the other dead. A riveting coming-of-age debut young adult novel for fans of We Were Liars and All the Bright Places.Sixteen-year-old Helen Commanda is found dead just outside Thunder Creek, Ontario. Her murder goes unremarked, except for the fact that it may shed light on the earlier disappearance of Chloe Shaughnessy. Chloe is beautiful, rich and white. Helen is plain, and from the re...

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Barry Commoner

"I regard him as right and compassionate on nearly every major issue." — Stephen Jay GouldA radical argument about the root causes of climate change, The Closing Circle was progressive when it was written in 1971 and its message remains increasingly relevant today. Barry Commoner, the father of modern ecology, claims that production for profit creates dangerous ecological ramifications and offers a concise analysis of the nature, causes, and possible solutions to impending...

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Common English Bible

Take a fresh look at the Bible while you experience a new translation. The Common English Bible is relevant, readable, and reliable. The result is a new version that the typical reader or worshipper is able to understand. 115 leading biblical scholars from 22 faith traditions and 77 reading specialists in 13 denominations worked on this translation.