Name: Syria's Secret Library The True Story Of How A Besieged Syrian Town Found Hope | Mike Thomson
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Syria's Secret Library The True Story Of How A Besieged Syrian Town Found Hope | Mike Thomson

The extraordinary story of how the besieged Syrian town of Daraya found hope and inspiration in a secret underground library.Daraya lies on the fringe of Damascus, just south west of the Syrian Capital. Besieged by government forces since 2011, its people were deprived of food, bombarded by bombs and missiles, and shot at by snipers. But while the streets above echoed with rifle fire, deep beneath lay a secret library - a haven of peace with books lining almost every wall. Many people had risked their lives to save these precious titles from the devastation of war. Because to them, the secret library was a symbol of hope - of their belief that books would triumph over bombs and help them rebuild their fractured society. This is the true story of an extraordinary place and the people who made it happen.

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The Arab Of The Future 4 A Graphic Memoir Of A Childhood In The Middle East - 1987-1992 | Riad Sattouf

The penultimate installment in the bestselling French graphic memoir series-hailed as “exquisitely illustrated” and “irresistible”-covering the years of Riad Sattouf's adolescence, from 1987-1992.In the fourth volume of The Arab of the Future, little Riad has grown into a teenager. In the previous books, his childhood was complicated by the pull of his two cultures-French and Syrian-and his parents' deteriorating relationship. Now his father, Adbel-Razak, has left to take a job in Saudi Arabia, and after making a pilgrimage to Mecca, turns increasingly towards religion. But after following him from place to place and living for years under the harsh conditions of his impoverished village, Riad's mother Clementine has had enough. Refusing to live in a country where women have no rights, she returns with her children to live in France with her own mother… until Abdel-Razak shows up unexpectedly to drag the family on yet another journey.As the series builds to a climax, we see Riad strugg…

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The Arab Of The Future 4 A Graphic Memoir Of A Childhood In The Middle East - 1987-1992 | Riad Sattouf

The penultimate installment in the bestselling French graphic memoir series-hailed as “exquisitely illustrated” and “irresistible”-covering the years of Riad Sattouf's adolescence, from 1987-1992.In the fourth volume of The Arab of the Future, little Riad has grown into a teenager. In the previous books, his childhood was complicated by the pull of his two cultures-French and Syrian-and his parents' deteriorating relationship. Now his father, Adbel-Razak, has left to take a job in Saudi Arabia, and after making a pilgrimage to Mecca, turns increasingly towards religion. But after following him from place to place and living for years under the harsh conditions of his impoverished village, Riad's mother Clementine has had enough. Refusing to live in a country where women have no rights, she returns with her children to live in France with her own mother… until Abdel-Razak shows up unexpectedly to drag the family on yet another journey.As the series builds to a climax, we see Riad strugg…

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The Secret | Rhonda Byrne

No matter who you are or where you live ... when you realise The Secret you can have anything your heart desires.Once known only by an elite who were unwilling to share their knowledge of the power, 'the secret' of obtaining anything you desire is now revealed by prominent physicists, authors and philosophers as being based in the universal Law of Attraction. And the good news is that anyone can access its power to bring themselves health, wealth and happiness. Fragments of The Secret have been found in oral traditions, literature, religions and philosophies throughout the centuries. A number of the exceptional people who discovered its power went on to become regarded as the greatest human beings who ever lived. Among them: Plato, Leonardo, Galileo and Einstein. Now 'the secret' is being shared with the world. Beautiful in its simplicity, and mind-dazzling in its ability to really work, The Secret reveals the mystery of the hidden potential within us all. By unifying leading-edge scie…

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Diana Her True Story | Andrew Morton

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER-ONE BESTSELLER. AS FEATURED IN SEASON 5 OF THE CROWN.When Diana: Her True Story was first published in 1992 it changed the way the public viewed the British monarchy. Never before had a senior royal spoken in such a raw, unfiltered way about her marriage, her hopes and fears and her extraordinary life inside the House of Windsor. An icon in life and a legend in death, Diana continues to fascinate and now, more than twenty-five years on, Andrew Morton has revisited the secret tapes he and the late princess made, to reveal startling new insights into her life and mind.A unique literary classic, Diana: Her True Story is the closest we will ever come to her autobiography.'The most carefully researched, authoritative book about the royal family ever.' The Sunday Times

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Secrets Of The Millionaire Mind | T. Harv Eker

SECRETS OF THE MILLIONAIRE MIND reveals the missing link between wanting success and achieving it!Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get rich easily, while others are destined for a life of financial struggle? Is the difference found in their education, intelligence, skills, timing, work habits, contacts, luck, or their choice of jobs, businesses, or investments?The shocking answer is: None of the above!In his groundbreaking SECRETS OF THE MILLIONAIRE MIND, T. Harv Eker states: "Give me five minutes, and I can predict your financial future for the rest of your life!" Eker does this by identifying your "money and success blueprint." We all have a personal money blueprint ingrained in our subconscious minds, and it is this blueprint, more than anything, that will determine our financial lives. You can know everything about marketing, sales, negotiations, stocks, real estate, and the world of finance, but if your money blueprint is not set for a high level of success, you will…

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Switch Lite Console Blue with Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope & Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Nintendo Switch Lite Console Blue:- Unlock the power of gaming on the go with the Nintendo Switch Lite Coral Blue console. Experience an ultra-portable design, vibrant 5.5-inch screen, and built-in gyro controls for motion-sensing games! Get ready to jump into intense gaming action with the Nintendo Switch Lite and experience an immersive entertainment system like never before. Whether you're playing your favorite titles at home or on the go, the Switch Lite is sure to deliver a unique, thrilling experience that will keep you playing for hours! Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope:- Get ready to storm the world of Mario and Rabbids with Sparks of Hope! This Nintendo Switch game combines the classic Mario style with the fun and chaotic world of the Rabbids. Unleash unique abilities, explore new galaxies, and play in co-op for an unforgettable experience. With its frenetic pace, creative battles, and colorful characters, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is sure to get your heart racing! Get read…

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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum - PlayStation 5

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum - PlayStation 5 “The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™ is an official adaptation based on the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien. He's got nothing more to lose… How far will he go to retrieve his Precious? Taking place in parallel to the events described in The Fellowship of the Ring ™, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is an action-adventure game and an epic interactive experience. You play as the enigmatic Gollum on his perilous journey and find out how he outwitted the most powerful characters in Middle-earth. THE UNTOLD STORY He has survived dangers most wouldn't dare talk about, driven by the singular desire to once again hold in his hands what was stolen from him. Although his desperate quest is a central part of the story crafted by J.R.R. Tolkien, it has never been told in detail. For the first time, follow the untold story of Gollum: an experience that stays incredibly faithful to the books. From his flight from Mordor, where he escaped the Mouth of Sauron and…

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Marvel Comics Library. Spider-Man Vol. 1 (1962-1964) | David Mandel / Ralph Macchio / Stan Lee / Steve Ditko

Birth of a LegendThe origins of the teenager who broke the superhero moldWhen Stan Lee first pitched the idea of Spider-Man in 1962, his boss was full of objections: People hate spiders. Teenagers aren't lead characters; they're sidekicks. He should be glamorous and successful, not a friendless loser. But Stan persisted and Martin Goodman let him give the unlikely hero a tryout in Amazing Fantasy, which was already slated for cancellation. With Spider-Man on the cover, No. 15 shot to the top of Marvel's best-seller list for the year, and the rest is history.Amazing Spider-Man, which debuted seven months later, broke the comics mold. Peter Parker lived in uncool Queens, was always broke, continually worried about his Aunt May, was unlucky in love, and was constantly getting yelled at by his boss, Daily Bugle publisher J. Jonah Jameson. Spider-Man had the quips and confidence that Parker lacked, but learning to use his powers wasn't always easy. He often seemed on the verge of defeat aga…

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Marvel: Me Reader 8-Book Library and Electronic Reader Sound Book Set | Brian Houlihan

Features characters from Marvel's Endgame and No Way Home . Join the world's mightiest heroes on their super powered adventures. Eight illustrated books come packaged with a sleek Me Reader Module that reads each book aloud. Choose a book, press the matching book and page buttons on the module, and hear the whole story, along with fun and surprising sounds! Follow along in the book for a fun, independent reading experience that builds confidence in beginning readers. Story sounds and expressive narration enhance reading comprehension. This Electronic Reader Library is special

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