Robert Louis Stevenson's "Happy Thought" betokens all the joy and wonder of A Child's Garden of Verses. The poetic musings of this well-loved classic recapture childhood mysteries that range from the everyday rituals of home ("The Land of Nod," "Escape at Bedtime," and "My Bed Is a Boat") to the curiosities of a wider world ("Foreign Lands," "Pirate Story," and "Where Go the Boats?").

During his long business career, Donald Trump has known astonishing highs and lows. In Never Give Up, the world's most famous businessman talks candidly about his own biggest challenges, lowest moments, and toughest fights - and how he turned those setbacks into new successes.Trump knows more than a little about turning defeat into victory. Early in his real-estate career, he learned that every building project faces major unexpected delays, obstacles, and problems. He began to pre...

All highly profitable firms attract competitors, and only firms that are able to keep competition at bay will earn above-average profits for an extended period of time. An economic moat - or competitive advantage - allows a company to fend off competitors and earn sustainable excess economic profits.In The Little Book That Builds Wealth, Pat Dorsey, the head of Morningstar's equity research team, outlines an effective approach to investing that includes economic moats and tells you ...

Israel Meir Lau, one of the youngest survivors of Buchenwald, was just eight years old when the camp was liberated in 1945. Descended from a 1,000-year unbroken chain of rabbis, he grew up to become Chief Rabbi of Israel--and like many of the great rabbis, Lau is a master storyteller. Out of the Depths is his harrowing, miraculous, and inspiring account of life in one of the Nazis' deadliest concentration camps, and how he managed to survive against all possible odds.Lau, who lost m...

Loss can be overwhelming, and recovery often seems terribly daunting, if not impossible. But with great compassion. Life after Loss offers a way through it. Drawing on numerous first-hand stories and almost forty years of pastoral counseling to inform his advice, Bob Deits provides helpful exercises for navigating the uncertain terrain of loss and grief. From letting go of asking “Why?” to taking charge of grief and moving through it, Life after Loss is a classic in the field of grief reco...

For centuries, children and adults have treasured the stories handed down by Aesop, a slave who lived in ancient Greece approximately six centuries B.C. Known for their charm and simplicity, these simple tales feature brief adventures of animals, birds, and beasts—with a message hidden in each narrative. Every child should meet up with "The Hare and the Tortoise," "The Ants and the Grasshopper," "The Goose and the Golden Egg," "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," and other characters.

This magnificent story of Jesus' life, from his humble birth to the miracles he worked and the parables he told. This selection includes 11 tales including "The Escape," "Wine and Water," and "Lazarus."

"The Finding of Moses, "How Jericho's Walls Fell," plus stories about David and Solomon, and other prophets and kings. This recording of 10 of the best-known stories — by a diverse cast of professional readers — bring the ancient adventures to vivid life.

Pulled from the classic 1916 edition of Real Mother Goose, this collection presents several classic rhymes including "Ring a Ring of Roses," Jack Sprat," "Little Jack Horner," "Old King Cole" and so many more.

The entire tale of Dorothy's original adventure in Oz is playfully narrated, making it accessible to even the youngest Oz fan.

Anne Elliot es la hija mediana de Sir Walter Elliot y la más sensata de su familia. A los 19 años, Anne fue persuadida a rechazar al joven al que amaba, al no ser considerado como un pretendiente adecuado para ella. Ocho años más tarde, las circunstancias cambian. Cuando el joven aparece de nuevo en su vida, ella, ya una mujer madura, se reencontrará de nuevo con sentimientos y esperanzas pasadas. ¿Tendrá Anne una segunda oportunidad en el amor?Persuasión es la última y la más conm...