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The Greeks sure had many gods and heroes, too! They like to look up to powerful figures and thank them for specific aspects of their lives. This devotion has created a strong culture with belief systems. The Greeks dared to imagine, and they became famous for being a great civilization. Learn about some of the gods and heroes the Greeks believed in. Buy this book today!

Stories about Hiawatha come in many versions. This educational book tells the tale of Hiawatha as an important precolonial figure who united the Five Nations. Listening to Hiawatha’s tale will open the eyes to the way of living of the early Canadian tribes as well as their customs, beliefs, and traditions. A lot can be learned about early Canada from the life of Hiawatha.

The story of Tsar Nicholas II and his family has been the object of much heartbreak and speculations up to this day. This history book will present all the facts about Tsar Nicholas II. You will be learning about his story from proven documents and research. Are you ready to fall in love with the last Russian Tsar?

Not everyone wants to be rich. Take for instance St. Francis of Assisi. He left his wealth behind to live a life of sacrifice. What made him decide to change? What miracles did he do to become a saint? Learn about the life of the Rich Man in Poor Clothes. Listen to this book today!

The book emphasizes the importance of having a growth mindset, continuously improving, and being open to new ideas and approaches. It also stresses the significance of being authentic and empathetic in sales, understanding the needs and perspectives of the customer, and adapting to different situations.

This is a breakdown of each of the NIST 800-53 security control families and how they relate to each step in the NIST 800-37 risk management framework process. It is written by someone in the field in layman's terms, with practical use in mind. This book is not a replacement for the NIST 800 special publications. It is a supplemental resource that will give context and meaning to the controls for organizations and cybersecurity professionals tasked with interpreting the security controls.

Listen about the story of Nicolaus Copernicus and how he challenged the church with his theory of heliocentrism. Be inspired by his brilliance and also learn about the theory that he developed, too. What an amazing book on biography and space this is! So, grab a copy and encourage your third grader to begin today.

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.

The spirit of Christmas was strong between the soldiers fighting in 1914. They voluntarily stopped fighting to celebrate Christmas. They shared a good laugh and a cigarette or two, too! How we wish that agreement lasted until war was resolved! Are you interested to find out more about The Unofficial Christmas Truce of 1914? Then listen to this book today!

When you look at Lady Liberty, you see a symbol of American freedom. But did you know that the statue was not even created in the US? There’s an interesting story behind it, and this American history book will tell you all about it. Get the audiobook today!

Michael Jordan was undoubtedly the greatest basketball player of all time, unless of course you are a Lebron James fan. Despite his incredible success as a player, Jordan could not have won 6 championships on his own. The championships, which made him a true idol were part of a team effort. Just like in sports, high-performance teams are crucial to the success of any business. Whether you’re a large or mid-size firm, if your teams aren’t performing at an optimum level, you’re losing at least some of your return on investment. Think about it.

Ancient African art is history, culture and tradition fused into one. Studying art will provide a glimpse into the culture and belief systems of a civilization. It also tells a lot about tradition. Yes, there’s more to art than meets the eye. Use this history book to learn more about art. Go ahead and grab a copy of this book today!

The story of the Space Shuttle Challenger was a sad one. The failed launch caused the demise of its astronauts. Today, the unfortunate launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger is used to better space flight, and to ensure that the same accident does not happen again. Learn about what happened, and how such an unfortunate event can be prevented. Secure a copy today!

Listen about how and why the Vikings are hailed as history’s greatest ship builders and seafarers. Through this audiobook, your child will learn about the reasons why the Vikings had to travel by sea to find other lands. What were the navigation systems that they used to identify locations and directions? Know the answers, and so much more.

Let’s talk about the Ragnarok, which is a Norse classic story of the beginning of the end. The reason why we’ll learning about this story is to better understand Norse beliefs, traditions, and cultures. Remember that stories of the past influence bring to light some explanations of current events.

Let’s skip the little historical details and focus on the major ones instead. Tackling major milestones will help establish event relationships, so there’s a fluid flow from one event to another. Your fourth grader doesn't have to memorize all the dates, names, and places. Rather, he/she just needs to understand what went wrong and what right. Listen to this book today!

In Greek mythology, Ares and Athena fought in battles. But if you look closely, their battle actually represents force vs. Wisdom. When you’re reading myths, you have to take note of the hidden meanings behind certain acts. Each god and goddess symbolizes a virtue. Every myth reflects the culture of Greece. Listen to this book today!

Islam has been painted black these days because of terrorism. This book is going to erase those prejudices and replace them with facts. It is important that you encourage your child to respect the different religions, even if they come with beliefs different from he/she is used to.

What are the differences between democracy, communism, and socialism? This book on politics will provide wonderful, easy-to-remember definitions for your elementary student. It will also include examples of societies using these ideologies for even better understanding. There’s much to learn from this good book on political science. Grab a copy today.

Welcome to Turkey! Studying the geographic truths about Turkey will help you to understand its local cultures and traditions, which would you to communicate effectively with its people. It doesn’t have to be verbal communication, but rather through nonverbal means. Start learning geography. Begin by grabbing a copy of this book today!