True Change

Collection of short stories for beginners and intermediate learners, with English translation, inspired by true facts. A bilingual book for all ages to understand environment issues and improve Italian language. The author: Alessandro Ghebreigziabiher, author, storyteller, stage actor and director, was born in Naples in 1968 and currently lives in Rome. His first book, Sunset (Tramonto, Italian edition, Lapis, 2002, Tempesta, 2017), in 2003 was selected by the International Youth Library (IYL), in Munich, Germany, for the White Ravens, a mention for books from around the world that they ...

Also known as "He was blacklisted: A family in the path of the FBI and its secrets". Earl Meanor was an honest, hardworking man who got shafted badly by some men he knew at work. They deliberately bad mouthed his character, we believe they stole one of his inventions and they crafted a blacklist that nearly destroyed his life. This is the true story of a man, my dad, Earle Vincent Meanor, who was pushed aside and down by people whose only reason was that they just did not like him. He could have been successful, powerful, and wealthy, but instead, he was broke, ostracized, pushed into a ...

You can make friends with food again… and the trick has nothing to do with diets! If you’ve ever come home after a long day and headed straight for the fridge, knowing full well you weren’t feeling hungry, you know a little something about emotional eating. You might be surprised to learn that three quarters of overeating is driven by our emotions rather than hunger… and while that may be a sobering thought, it also means there’s hope. If your overeating is being driven by your emotions, the solution is not to address the surface problem. Going on diets or restricting your eating ...

On September 15, 1963, the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL, was bombed, killing four young girls. Who were the perpetrators? Due to reluctant witnesses and racial prejudice, the FBI closed the case without any indictments. But as Martin Luther King, Jr., claimed, "the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." Bending Toward Justice is a detailed account of this key moment in our national struggle for equality and the long road to prosecuting those responsible for the tragedy, related by an author who played a major role in the investigation.

It's 1933, and Prohibition has given rise to the American gangster. Bank robberies at gunpoint are commonplace, and kidnapping for ransom is the scourge of a lawless nation. With local cops unauthorized to cross state lines in pursuit and no national police force, safety for kidnappers is just a short trip on back roads they know well from their bootlegging days. George "Machine Gun" Kelly and his wife, Kathryn, are some of the most celebrated gangsters of their era.

"Change Your Life in a Week: Ignite, Transform, Inspire!" Ladies and gentlemen, gather around! I have a life-altering proposition that will leave you astounded, inspired, and ready to conquer the world. Are you tired of the same old routine, yearning for a rapid transformation that will ignite your personal power and make a lasting impact? Well, my friends, I have just the solution you've been searching for: "Change Your Life in a Week!" Picture this: in just seven days, you have the opportunity to unleash the force within you, igniting a spark that will set your life ablaze with purpose, ...

Since the Enlightenment, there has been a very simple but widely held assumption that we are a species of thinking individuals and that human behavior is best understood by examining the psychology of individuals. It appears, however, that this insight is plain wrong. The evidence from a number of leading behavioral and neuroscientists suggests that our species is designed as a herd or group animal. Mark Earls applies this evidence to the traditional mechanisms of marketing and consumer behavior, with a result that necessitates a complete rethinking about these subjects.

Inspiring True Stories of Hope, Compassion, and Support in Ukraine During the chaos and devastation of the war in Ukraine, there are still stories of hope, compassion, and support. This book tells nine true stories of how small contributions have made a big difference in the lives of Ukrainians. From the woman whose life was saved with $1 to a group of volunteers who raised money to buy food and medicine for those in need, these stories show the power of even the smallest act of kindness. Inspiring and uplifting, The Power of a $1 is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is ...

When people encounter Jesus, live change. Dan Serns’s True Stories of Changed Lives presents a dozen true stories of real people who chose to fully open their hearts to the powerful truth of Christ’s saving grace.

Coal Country Killing revolves around the cold-blooded 1969 assassination of United Mineworkers of America "reform candidate" Jock Yablonski, and the murder of his wife and daughter in their Pennsylvania farmhouse. But driving the story are the extraordinary efforts of a special prosecutor and his "army" of investigators to bring the gunmen, the union boss who ordered the murders, and his henchmen who saw them carried out, to justice.

On a sunny September day in 1931, Soviet spy Stanislav Shumovsky walked down the gangplank of the SS Europa and into New York, concealed in a group of 65 Soviet students. Joseph Stalin had sent him to acquire American secrets to help close the USSR’s yawning technology gap. In this thrilling history, Svetlana Lokhova takes the listener on a journey through Stalin’s most audacious intelligence operation, piecing together every aspect of Shumovsky’s life and character using information derived from American and Russian archives.

Everybody who knows Leigh Dallas-Hone worries that she’s going to grow up to be an old lady with cats. Everyone but Leigh that is. Not that she doesn’t think that it’s likely, only that she doesn’t mind that idea because for her, becoming the crazy cat lady is a ‘novel’ concept that will satisfy her bookworm fantasies to a tee. But, in the interest of convincing her parents that she truly is looking to do more than her life than read, write about what she just read and then read something else, Leigh decides to undertake a Book Blog tour with a difference; traveling the U.S and ...

TRUE TALES OF MURDER & MAYHEM - Volume #3 Five fascinating themes of criminal history, from cunning inmates who escaped the executioner to the shadowy world of traitors and spies. Through shocking cases and dramatic trials, this book illuminates some of the darkest corners of the human story. *HANGING BY A THREAD unveils prisoners who somehow cheated the gallows through luck or deceit. Like John Lee, due to hang for murder but spared after the trap door failed three times. Condemned prisoners who somehow evaded execution through luck or cunning. We follow the infamous Iron Man of Hull who ...

Beyond stereotypes and sensationalism, "African Polygamy" dives deep into the lived experience of this complex cultural practice. In this autobiography's 8th book, the author navigates the nuances and realities of polygamy in Africa, challenging misconceptions and offering a genuine, human perspective. Forget sensational headlines and simplified narratives. This book: Demystifies the practice: Forget "multiple wives" - delve into the diverse forms of polygamy, exploring its historical roots, social implications, and personal impact on both men and women. Offers an insider's view: Experience...

Es momento de tomar acción y darle una transformación a tu vida. Logra incorporar buenos hábitos a tu vida, y verás como cambiará tu vida. Una vez incorporados difícilmente podrás cambiarlos. Encuentra la mejor manera para tomar el control de tu vida y descubre como puedes cambiarlo día a día. Dándole un giro de 360 grados a tu vida. En este libro aprenderás algunos hábitos que cambiaran tu vida y lograr una vida más feliz. Antes de que puedas comenzar tu camino hacia el éxito, primero debes conocerte a ti mismo.

The World Wars of the 20th century caused massive upheavals all over the world. Often overlooked by history are the extraordinary true-life stories of the brave women from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand who enlisted in the Allied forces in their thousands to serve as nurses behind the front lines, at great danger to themselves.

Remmy grows up with Beth in Bellhammer, Illinois as oil and coal companies rob the land of everything that made it paradise. Under his Grandad, he learns how to properly prank his neighbors, friends, and foes. Beth tries to fix Remmy by taking him to church. Under his Daddy, Remmy starts the Bell Hammer Construction Company, which depends on contracts from Texarco Oil.

Every activist started out as a kid‚ and in some cases, they were kids when their activism began! But even the world's greatest champions of civil liberties had relatable interests and problems‚ often in the middle of extraordinary circumstances. Martin Luther King, Jr., loved fashion and argued with his dad about whether or not dancing was a sin. Harvey Milk had a passion for listening to opera music in different languages. Dolores Huerta was once wrongly accused of plagiarizing in school.

TRUE TALES OF MURDER & MAYHEM - Volume #2 *MURDER BY GASLIGHT The gaslit towns and cities of the 19th century have long fascinated criminologists. One has only to think of the appeal of Sherlock Homes in fogbound London. This was an era when a criminal like the master burglar Charles Peace (a capable violin player and a master of disguise), was able to steal, and kill, under cover of darkness. The story of his notorious career is complemented by the trial of James Blomfield Rush, who chose a stately home setting for his Victorian mass murder - and all because of greed..! *ASSASSINS - ...

When John Tovey lost his sight at the age of 42, he thought his life was over. He was wrong, it was just beginning. John had followed a bad path drifting in and out of trouble. He was sent to improvement schools, a young offenders institute and eventually a prison. John was on self-destruct and thought nothing or no one could help him. Then he became the victim of a vicious attack by a notorious train ‘steaming’ gang. John knew he had to take the witness stand.