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Jelalu-'d-Din, today know simply as Rumi, was the greatest mystical poet of the golden age of classical Persian literature. In later years, he renounced the world and founded a famous order of Dervishes called the Maulavis. He was born at Balkh in 1207, and died in Konya in 1273.

During the summer months, most parents living in large cities send their kids to camps or summer school. Not Wilson’s parents. For some strange reason, every summer, they send him and his little brother down South to spend time with their grandmother, an elderly Native American woman living in a small house on the edge of a small town. No one has ever told Wilson the reason his parents continuously send the two boys there. The only thing Wilson knows is that while he's there he's forced to take care of his 100-year-old Great Grandmother.

Embark on your running journey with "How to Run a 5K: Your Complete Training Guide," a comprehensive and accessible guide for runners of all levels. Whether you're lacing up your shoes for the first time or looking to set a new personal record, this book is your roadmap to success.

We all aspire to lead a healthy lifestyle. Being fit can also help us to be mentally active, feel good, and be more productive to go about our everyday lives. However, we also love to eat, and a lot of us do so indiscriminately on impulse which makes us intermittently lose and gain weight. We can eat when we need and keep excess weight off permanently. Sadly, not many people are aware of this fact.

Delving into the incredible legacy of America’s most successful railroad tycoon, this illuminating biography offers a powerful glimpse into the mind of Cornelius Vanderbilt. Nicknamed “the Commodore”, this influential and cunning businessman represents the classic rags-to-riches story. His life is an inspiring and empowering tale of triumph against adversity and a burning desire to persevere no matter what obstacles stood in his way.

A star-studded group of award-winning nonfiction authors and journalists provides something for every listener, all aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Compiled and edited by real-life literature legend Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: True Stories is a mind-blowing collection of essays, biographies, travelogues, and more, all proving that the truth is most definitely out there.

Let your mind take control of your unfavorable eating habits through positive affirmations. This motivational hypnotherapy bundle tackles the different issues of an unhealthy lifestyle, and empowers your mind to modify your body processes while in a state of hypnosis. If you want a rapid way to lose weight, it’s important to first look within, and understand what could be causing your emotional eating, constant cravings, and excess intake. What’s causing this negative behavior, and how can it be converted to a positive one? This is where the law of attraction comes in.

"AI Scout" Nathan Labenz studies AI from all angles. Subscribe for interviews with startup founders, CEOs, ML researchers, safety & policy analysts – plus periodic "scouting reports" that go deep on critical topics.

Why spin your wheels struggling to write bulky, bloated books the traditional publishing way when you can turbo-charge your Kindle author platform with greater freedom, flexibility, and chances for success? This game-changing guide is for aspiring authors and established publishing pros alike who want to shake up their routine and embrace a powerful new approach to self-publishing nonfiction.

Here comes a thrilling book of Scary Stories for Kids that is guaranteed to get a rise out of even the bravest kids! This book is designed to scare the socks off all kids from 7 to 12 years old (and even older too, if they’re not so easily scared).

"Anchor of Support" offers a proven method that has helped thousands in your situation. Rooted in the author’s personal journey and professional expertise, this book provides a clear roadmap for supporting your loved one's recovery while maintaining your well-being.

Nathan Platte joins University of Iowa students to explore how film music and sound transport us, building worlds beyond what we see on screen. Sounding Cinema hosts conversations among students and authors to show how soundscapes shape our relationships to characters, story, and film itself.

Petite, Chinese, and pretty; an improbable Warrior. Her fierce determination plus her exceptional speed and strength earned her the respect of jarheads twice her size and the attention of "The Agency." She buried her name with her parents, lied about her age, and became an authentic G.I. Jill. But when the love of her life died in her arms, her world was shattered. Revenge is an act of passion, vengeance one of justice.

Nathan Salt and Rich Fay bring you all the latest news and insight from the world of Wrexham as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney look to guide them up the leagues. Subscribe to never miss an episode.Can be found on Instagram | TikTok | BlueSky | X to follow for me.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by RobRyanRed. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Hundred a Day is a podcast by Nathan D. Paoletta and Epidiah Ravachol. We are exploring the intensely weird and interesting world of the 70s TV detective show The Rockford Files. In each episode of Two Hundred a Day, we watch an episode, recap and review it as fans of the show, and tease out specific elements that hold lessons for writers, gamers and anyone else interested in making better stories.

Meet the man with the magic thrust in this explosive four-book collection. Themes include: college hunks, bears, twinks, restraint, dom/sub, alpha males, and so much delicious mischief! Each steamy tale of gay romance is just the right length for an exciting bedtime story. Grab a change of sheets and meet Adam in the bedroom.

Researchers are finding that genes play a smaller role in overall health than most individuals realize. More often, the life people lead in their later years is a culmination of personal attitudes, decisions made, and actions taken beginning in young adulthood. The book covers a variety of topics including responding to personal risks, how to challenge the brain and body, healthy diet, physical activity, resiliency, retirement planning, and living a fulfilling life. Listeners also will find practical tips to keep their minds, bodies, and spirits in top shape.

With Mama gone to the only place where people stay forever, Mabey now spends her after-school hours at Papa's junkyard. Just when things are beginning to look up, a stranger named Aggy begins to threaten Papa with words that Mabey cannot quite understand. By turns heartrending and hopeful, The Listening is a quiet but powerful tale about a little girl's first experiences with love, loss, race, and forgiveness.

Flint, Wren, and Ace, along with Charles, are now members of the Eureka, a state-of-the-art vessel heading for a world in the far reaches of a new galaxy. Sixty years ago a colony ship was sent there, along with someone close to their benefactor. But when they arrive, they find getting to the surface isn’t as easy as they thought. With a crash-landing, and news that shocks the entire crew, they must collectively find a way to get the Pilgrim off-planet and into the fight against the Watchers.

Engaging conversations with world leading experts to help you optimize your health and well-being.