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Given the great deal of attention paid to music and autism, it is surprising to discover that autistic people have rarely been asked to account for how they themselves make and experience music or why it matters to them that they do. In Speaking for Ourselves, renowned ethnomusicologist Michael Bakan does just that, engaging in deep conversations - some spanning the course of years - with 10 fascinating and very different individuals who share two basic things in common: an autism spectrum diagnosis and a life in which music plays a central part.

From the first cannonballs fired by American warships at North African pirates to the conquest of Falluja by the Marines, and from the early American explorers who probed the sources of the Nile to the diplomats who strove for Arab-Israeli peace, the United States has been dramatically involved in the Middle East. For well over two centuries, American statesmen, merchants, and missionaries, both men and women, have had a profound impact on the shaping of this crucial region.

A trio of experts on high-tech business strategy and innovation reveal the principles that have made platform businesses the most valuable firms in the world and the first trillion-dollar companies.

How did early Christians come to believe that Jesus of Nazareth was the divine Son of God? This is the central question in this book. When Did Jesus Become God? is a transcribed conversation between Bart Ehrman and Michael Bird, with a helpful historiographic introduction by Robert Stewart that helps listeners understand the conclusions reached by Ehrman and Bird.

Written by three career experts, An Intelligent Career is a playbook for the modern knowledge worker, providing a complete guide that will allow workers to take a composite, dynamic view of a life's work in the 21st century.

Christopher Lee: A One-Person Play by Michael B. Druxman (Lee’s one-time publicist), joins the actor in 1976, as he is about to depart his home in England for the United States. It is his hope that, in America, he will be able to abandon the horror genre, and find a greater variety of roles.

Analyzing the movement's deep-seated origins in questions that the country has sought too long to ignore, some of the greatest economic minds and most incisive cultural commentators capture the Occupy Wall Street phenomenon in all its ragged glory. They give listeners an on-the-scene feel for the movement as it unfolds while exploring the heady growth of the protests, considering the lasting changes wrought, and recommending reform.

Irreverent, charming, and eminently quotable, this handbook - an eccentric etiquette guide for the human race - contains 69 aphorisms, anecdotes, whimsical suggestions, maxims, and cautionary tales from Mark Twain’s private and published writings. It dispenses advice and reflections on family life and public manners; opinions on topics such as dress, health, food, and childrearing and safety; and more specialized tips, such as those for dealing with annoying salesmen and burglars.

Five short novels by five masters of military science fiction. It’s a war out there. In these pulse-pounding tales, the best (or worst) soldiers in the galaxy are pitted against powerful aliens on distant battlefields. Never-before-published stories about monsters, deadly combat tech, treachery, and honor.

Educating for Purposeful Life documents positive change within the Anaheim Union High School District, whose overarching mission is to prepare high school graduates who possess a clear sense of purpose and the capacity to achieve their goals This work illuminates the district's Career Preparedness Systems Framework, which integrates affective and cognitive development opportunities, trade and professional development programs, and community engagement efforts.

In From Reopen to Reinvent, distinguished education strategist Michael B. Horn delivers a provocative and eye-opening call to action for the overthrow of an education system that is not working well for any of its students. Grounded in what educators should build in its place to address the challenges that stem from widespread unmet learning needs, the book walks listeners through the design of a better path forward. It offers a prescriptive and holistic approach to the purpose of schooling, the importance of focusing on mastery for each student, and the ideal use of technology.

Through solo episodes and expert interviews, Michael B. Smith brings you on an adventure exploring many facets of what it means to inherit wellness. The Inherited Wellness podcast dives into topics of healing, wellness, and medicine, all in the context of the family narrative, family history, and genealogy. Receive insightful email updates about this podcast and related topics. Sign up and learn more at inherited-wellness.com. inheritedwellness.substack.com

The first book in the Knights of the Wind series, The Power of the Mage, set the stage for brothers Jarrod and Garren, who grew up in a small town with dreams of their own. One brother wanted to be a knight of the realm, and the other wanted a simple life and was ready to take over the family Inn business. Suddenly, they were thrust into a struggle to save the world; the boys had to discover themselves, find new loves, develop new friendships, and figure out how to bring balance back to the land without destroying everything in the process.

Come along with us to a brand new adventure featuring Michael B. Moynahan (Lookout Bear) with his friends Paul and Billy as they dive into each episode of Zoobilee Zoo and more!

Ein Hörbuch für alle, die einen anderen Blickwinkel auf die eigene oder die Wut im Allgemeinen einnehmen wollen. Wut kann störend und lästig sein, doch sie ist ein wichtiges Empfinden. Wenn wir wütend sind, ist dies ein Hinweis darauf, dass unsere Bedürfnisse und Wünsche nicht erfüllt werden. Mit diesem Ratgeber zeigt uns Rosenberg, wie wir unsere Wut kontrollieren können. Damit sind wir in der Lage durch unser Empfinden viel über uns selbst zu lernen und zu verstehen, was uns antreibt.

Ein leicht verständlicher Ratgeber, der uns zeigt, wie wir unserem Gegenüber in Konfliktsituationen respektvoll und achtsam gegenübertreten können. Ob innerhalb der Familie oder im beruflichen Umfeld - Konflikte entstehen in jeglichen Lebensbereichen. Doch wie können wir sie friedlich und mit gegenseitiger Akzeptanz lösen? Diese zentrale Frage beantwortet uns Rosenberg, der jahrzehntelange Erfahrung als Konfliktmediator vorweisen kann und ein Experte in dieser Thematik ist. Hierbei geht auch darum zu verstehen, wie sich Konfliktsituationen überhaupt erst entwickeln.

The month of our birth might reveal a lot about who we were born to be. A frequent strategy in numerology is to determine a person's personality based on their birth month. Scientists and statisticians have determined that the month of one's birth influences everything from professional choices to attitude. How the stars were aligned at the time of your birth might reveal a great deal about you as a person. Much research has been conducted, and there is strong evidence that our birth date influences our personality traits, such as whether we are introverts or extroverts.

The month of our birth might reveal a lot about who we were born to be. A frequent strategy in numerology is to determine a person's personality based on their birth month. Scientists and statisticians have determined that the month of one's birth influences everything from professional choices to attitude. How the stars were aligned at the time of your birth might reveal a great deal about you as a person. Much research has been conducted, and there is strong evidence that our birth date influences our personality traits, such as whether we are introverts or extroverts.

The month of our birth might reveal a lot about who we were born to be. A frequent strategy in numerology is to determine a person's personality based on their birth month. Scientists and statisticians have determined that the month of one's birth influences everything from professional choices to attitude. How the stars were aligned at the time of your birth might reveal a great deal about you as a person. Much research has been conducted, and there is strong evidence that our birth date influences our personality traits, such as whether we are introverts or extroverts.

The month of our birth might reveal a lot about who we were born to be. A frequent strategy in numerology is to determine a person's personality based on their birth month. Scientists and statisticians have determined that the month of one's birth influences everything from professional choices to attitude.