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When Justin Bieber was 4 years old, he got his first drum set. It marked the beginning of an amazing journey that would take the Canadian musician and singer around the world and to the top of the music charts. Learn more about the life of this grounded young man, and how his music career has led to opportunities in other arenas, including acting.

In this Capstone Interactive eBook, Jake's class has the best teacher in the world, Mr. Hyde. There's just one teeny, tiny, HUGE problem. Mr. Hyde transforms into a naughty creature whenever he gets upset! Jake's class is desperate to keep their teacher, so they will have to use all their ingenuity to hide the creature and stop the secret from getting out!

Tigers are the only big cats with stripes. But no two tigers have the same pattern of stripes. Learn more about these beautiful cats, including where they live, how they hunt, and why they can be difficult to raise in captivity.

Imagine dodging bullets as you rush to help a wounded soldier on a battlefield. Or hiding secret messages in your skirt and sneaking across enemy lines. Women did these things and more during the American Civil War. Some worked as nurses or spies, while others were abolitionists, authors or preachers....

The Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War have brought an official end to slavery, yet some Southern slave owners are refusing to comply. The road to freedom is still long and hard for many African Americans, but you’re not giving up. Will you: Overcome obstacles as you make your way north...

It is 1941. Hedy and her family are Jewish, and the Jew-hating Nazi party is rising. Hedy's family is no longer safe in their home in Hungary. They decide to flee to America, but because of their circumstances, sixteen-year-old Hedy must make her way through Europe alone. Will luck be with her? Will...

Duty helps us do incredible things not because we want to, but because we have to. It arises from the obligation that we must act in certain ways, in line with expectations. Recognizing the role of duty in your life helps you lead from where you are. You will do things to help your team achieve their...

This book has been written because of my experience during the last 22 years since 1993 for the benefit of newcomers into the field of medical practice. Maybe you will have an entirely different experience, but knowledge of the potential pitfalls should be an advantage. I will make my rendition as...

Did you know LeBron James averaged more than 30 points a game as a senior in high school? Discover how an amazing high school player went on to become an outstanding NBA star!

50 Entertaining Short Stories about Leadership The premier book for people who want to get things done at work, home, and play. You can make things better right now, right where you are. Inspirational quotes and illustrated with colorful examples from music, business, politics, and sports, this book will help you reach your goals and achieve greater, more satisfying success.

Leadership Basics: Be Pleasant. Yes-you yes-now leadership can be trying at times, testing your ability to balance conflicting demands. When you feel team pressures, remember they are professional, not personal. The story is about Jane, a leader who behaved so badly that team members began to focus on her, rather their work. She was a screamer.

Emotions are an essential part of being human. We have them all the time, no effort required. Another part of being human is the ability to make choices, and the responsibility that comes from the impact of those choices. A yes-you yes-now leader knows how to make good choices. The story is about constructively confronting anger as well as how to decide which things to confront.

You know the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, or do you? Did you know Snow White was a secret agent? Or the seven dwarfs were really sled dogs in the arctic? Navigate through three different versions of the classic fairy tale. In this story, YOU CHOOSE how it ends. Will you get your happily ever after?

This book explores various perspectives surrounding the Battle of Antietam in the Civil War. Readers are immersed in the action as their choices guide the narrative.