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The imminent philosopher and theologian examines religion in light of science and philosophy in modern society.
Originally published more than fifty years ago, The Courage to Be has become a classic of twentieth-century religious and philosophical thought. The great Christian existentialist thinker Paul Tillich describes the dilemma of modern man and points a way to the conquest of the prob-lem of anxiety. This edition includes a new...
Originally published more than fifty years ago, The Courage to Be has become a classic of twentieth-century religious and philosophical thought. The great Christian existentialist thinker Paul Tillich describes the dilemma of modern man and points a way to the conquest of the prob-lem of anxiety. This edition includes a new...
83) Allegiant
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Divergent trilogy volume 3
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English
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The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered -- fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she's known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories. But Tris's new reality is even more alarming than the one she...
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Desmond Cole ghost patrol volume 1
Pub. Date
2017.
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First Little Simon hardcover edition.
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English
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When supernatural things start happening in the house timid Andres and his parents just moved into, next-door-neighbor Desmond Cole, eight, comes to the rescue.
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2018.
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English
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"Discover the power of YES and all the amazing things it can do for you. So often we are afraid of failure, of disappointment, of being vulnerable, and we settle for 'no'. The practical tips and inspirational advice within these pages will help you embrace positivity and find a new sense of freedom in each area of your life, from your career, to your relationships, to your dreams and ambitions."--Page [4] of cover.
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2019.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, share the stories of the gutsy women who have inspired them -- women with the courage to stand up to the status quo, ask hard questions, and get the job done. Ensuring the rights and opportunities of women and girls remains a big piece of the unfinished business of the twenty-first century. While there's a lot of work to do, we know that throughout history and around the globe women have overcome the...
87) I'm not scared
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2003.
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First American edition.
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English
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Two boys who are not afraid of heights, bees, snakes, or the dark need some reassurance when they hear noises while camping at night.
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[2018]
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English
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The Courage Way Leading and Living with Integrity Leadership can be exhausting, lonely, frustrating, disappointing, and downright discouraging. You have to make good decisions while balancing inevitable tensions and knowing when to take risks. You need to keep your values in sight regardless of the pressures around you and stay calm in the storms that arise. At its core, leadership is a daily, ongoing practice, a journey toward becoming your best...
89) Dragon keeper
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An orphan slave girl becomes a Dragon Keeper when she heroically comes to the aid of an aging dragon and both go on a dangerous journey across China to protect a mysterious stone vital to the dragon's legacy.
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[2017]
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English
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This delightful picture book from Ashley Spires, bestselling author of The Most Magnificent Thing, perfectly depicts what children go through when confronted with something difficult. With humor and endearing artwork, Spires sensitively portrays Lou procrastinating, making excuses, imagining alternatives and denying she cares. Ultimately, Lou faces her fear, and although she fails, the effort empowers her, encouraging a growth mindset. All the while,...
91) Super Amoeba
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Squish volume 1
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English
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Squish, a meek amoeba who loves the comic book exploits of his favorite hero, "Super Amoeba, " tries to emulate him when his best friend is threatened by a bully.
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"War in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic, increasingly frequent climate disasters--events we might have called "unimaginable" or "unthinkable" in the past are now reality. Today it feels more challenging than ever to feel unafraid, hopeful, and equipped to face the future with optimism. How do we map out our lives when it seems impossible to predict what the world will be like next week, let alone next year or next decade? What we need now are strategies...
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[2015]
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Widescreen.
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English
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Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived. She awakens from the cruel and haunting Quarter Quell deep inside the bunkered catacombs of District 13. Separated from some of her closest allies and fearing for their safety in the Capitol, Katniss finally agrees to be the Mockingjay, the symbolic leader of the rebellion. Still uncertain as to whom she can trust, Katniss must help 13 rise from the shadows, all the while knowing that President Snow has...
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2014.
Edition
First hardcover edition.
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English
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"Hannah the horse befriends a boy named Tom, as well as some other animals of the Chinese lunar calendar, and demonstrates the qualities of a brave spirit. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Horse"--
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Fairy Bell sisters volume 1
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[2013]
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English
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Sylva Bell is not old enough to attend the Fairy Ball with her sisters Clara, Rosy, and Golden, but when a horde of trolls crashes the ball, Sylva bravely comes to the rescue.
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2018.
Edition
First edition.
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English
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A little girl is unsure if she is daring enough to take on the adventures that her best friend, a stuffed-animal owl, has planned for their day, but when her friend gets hurt, Olive discovers that she's not only brave, she is brave enough for two.
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
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English
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"Amelia is a shy little girl with a big imagination. After an injury, she finds solace in stories--fairy tales about faraway lands and magical creatures. When two children move in next door, Amelia wonders: Can she play with them? Can she be as brave as the heroines in the stories she reads? With the help of a little bird outside her window, Amelia finds the courage she needs to embark on a journey in her new wheelchair...where she discovers that...
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Og the Frog volume 2
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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Og the frog finally gets the chance to explore human world and to assist Humphrey the hamster in helping their human friends in Room 26.
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