Jon P. Alston Bücher

Wird Amari in der Welt des Übernatürlichen bestehen? Amaris Bruder Quinton war der Star der Schule und des gesamten Viertels – bis er urplötzlich spurlos verschwand. Noch nie hat Amari sich so verlassen gefühlt. Doch dann entdeckt sie eine Einladung, die Quinton für sie hinterlassen hat. Sie folgt ihr und gerät in eine Welt der übernatürlichen Fähigkeiten und magischen Kreaturen. Doch um hier einen Platz zu finden und weiter nach Quinton suchen zu können, muss Amari ein Auswahlverfahren bestehen. Wie soll sie es mit ihren Mitstreitern aufnehmen, die allesamt seit Jahren dafür geschult wurden? Und warum schlummert ausgerechnet in Amari so viel streng verbotene Magie? Als dann auch noch der berüchtigte Magier Moreau Amaris Nähe sucht, gerät sie zwischen die Fronten eines gnadenlosen Kampfes. Ein bezauberndes Fantasy-Abenteuer voller Herz und Seele. AMARI ist magisch!Angie Thomas, New York Times-Bestseller-Autorin von The Hate U Give »Ein sozialkritischer und sehr spannender Fantasyroman.« Daniela Martens, Der Tagesspiegel, 28.05.2021 »Magisch, spannend und humorvoll.« Andrea Wedan, Buchkultur, Februar 2021 »Harry Potter war gestern! Lasst euch von Amari in eine neue, magische Welt entführen.« Afrokids Germany, 29.03.2021 »Amari und die Nachtbrüder ist ein längst überfälliges Buch voller Abenteuer und Magie mit einer starken und nicht nur in einer Hinsicht magischen afroamerikanischen Protagonistin.« Alexandra Fichtler-Laube, Kinderbuch-Couch. de, April 2021 »Spannend, magisch und teilweise wunderbar verrückt fesselt dieses Buch bis zur – leider unvermeidbaren – letzten Seite.« Alexandra Fichtler-Laube, Kinderbuch-Couch. de, April 2021 »Ein vor Fantasie übersprudelndes Abenteuer.« - Simone Bartz, Main Echo, 23.06.2021 »Ein bezauberndes Fantasy-Abenteuer voller Herz und Seele.« KITZ, 08.2021 »Neuer Star am Fantasy-Himmel.« Dein Planet, 08.2021

The book provides a critical examination of scientific creationism and intelligent design, highlighting the inconsistencies in their arguments against evolution. Alston analyzes how creationists dismiss evolutionary evidence while embracing non-scientific claims that conflict with established science, including the belief in a literal six-day creation. This exploration reveals the underlying contradictions in anti-evolutionary perspectives and challenges the validity of their assertions within the scientific framework.

A Practical Guide to French Business is the only book that combines in-depth description of French culture and national character with an analysis of how the French conduct business, and how to adjust to being in France. The authors focus on the values in french culture that influence business-related behavior so that non-French businesspersons can take advantage of French biases and customs. The result of extensive research and experience with the French business community and French society, this book offers a unique synthesis that sheds new light on the practical aspects of French business practices. A Practical guide to French Business provides insight on French business customs and shows how to deal with the French during the workday and social events. This book combines general guidelines with specific advice. The work provides the most comprehensive guide for those seeking to overcome the problems that France and French business practices may initially pose.

Japanese Business Culture and Practices presents detailed insights and descriptions on the proper ways to conduct business with contemporary Japanese. It focuses on the traditional and nontraditional business-related practices, including the internal mechanisms of promotion and decision-making in Japanese corporations. From advice on how to avoid cultural misunderstandings and how to develop trust with Japanese colleagues, readers will gain insights on how to communicate, negotiate, entertain, and socialize with Japanese as well as the minutiae of correct behavior. Using linguistic examples to facilitate how Japanese themselves view their work environment, authors Isao Takei and Jon P. Alston describe the social etiquette and protocols Japanese expect all foreigners to adopt in order to successfully conduct business. With a glossary of terms and practical real-life experiences, this is an essential guide for anyone who wants to forge deeper business relationships with Japanese.

The book explores how certain aspects of Southern culture hindered success in the Civil War, particularly during the secession. It highlights the preoccupation of Southern leaders, such as Robert E. Lee and Jeb Stuart, with personal ambition and honor over strategic military cooperation. The narrative suggests that these traits led to critical failures, including the loss at Gettysburg and the inability to protect key cities like New Orleans and Vicksburg. This analysis provides insight into the complexities of leadership and decision-making during the conflict.

After finding her brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters was convinced that her first summer as a junior agent would go smoothly. But due to the strict anti-magic program of the formidable new chief minister, the fierce rivalry of junior agents and the curse of her brother Quinton, which is constantly increasing, Amara's troubles are at least relieved. Therefore, when the secret League of Wizards offers her a chance to become the new leader and speak out in defense of wizards, the girl refuses. Indeed, there are already enough worries! However, her refusal allows someone else to step forward, a wizard with dangerous plans for the League. This challenge begins the Great Game, a contest that will decide who will succeed the Night Brothers and determine the future of the wizarding race. The Great Game is both mysterious and deadly, but among the magical prizes for the winner is one last chance to save Quinton - can Amari ignore him?