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Ever since Charlotte Mielswetzski and her cousin, Zee, saved the world, life has been rather ordinary. Ordinary, that is, if you call being ultramegagrounded (in Charlotte's case) or treated as if you might fall to pieces (in Zee's case) ordinary. Either way, heroes deserve better. Of course, no one knows Charlotte and Zee are heroes. It's not like they can simply announce that Greek myths are real or proclaim they have returned from the Underworld, where they rescued all of mankind from Philonecron, a deranged demigod with delusions of grandeur. Instead, they are forced to keep this terrible knowledge to themselves, and are stuck in a state of extraordinary ordinariness. But things aren't quite as ordinary as they seem. For Philonecron is the grandson of Poseidon, and you don't mess with the progeny of the second most powerful god in the universe. And Philonecron himself isn't so happy about having all of his delicious plans thwarted by mortal children. He wants revenge, and with his grandfather to help him, he is going to get what he wants. For Charlotte and Zee, their not-so-ordinary lives are about to be disrupted once again.This time it's not the world they must save - it's themselves.

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The 350 million consumers in the Arab countries collectively wield one of the ten largest economies in the world--a marketplace that offers myriad opportunities for savvy investors, entrepreneurs, andbusiness people. In The Arab World Unbound, international business expert Vijay Mahajan's firsthandresearch, including hundreds of market visits and more than 600 interviews at companies doing business throughout the region, reveals the interconnectedness and vibrancy of the largely untapped Arabmarkets. With a rich blend of data andanecdotal observations, this groundbreaking book chronicles how, by respectingthe region's culture and religious norms, hundreds of local and multinationalcompanies and entrepreneurs arecreating successful businesses in thislarge and growing marketplace. Mahajan provides in-depth analyses of the various segments of the Arab consumer market. He puts a spotlight on Arab youth, a burgeoning segment of the population with an important and growing influence on business and culture. He details the immense consumer power of the expanding Arab middle class and shows how local and multinational companies, such as the Coca-Cola Company, Unilever, and Procter & Gamble, are tapping into the opportunities across the market's spectrum of socioeconomic classes. He focuses on the vital role of women in the marketplace, as consumers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and economic contributors. The Arab World Unbound also describes how technology has reshaped the ways the Arab world works and communicates, and it looks at the astonishing impact media,entertainment, and the arts have hadon the region, its consumers, and thecompanies trying to reach them. Finally, Mahajan considers the Arab diaspora and its influence around the world and within the region itself. As the global marketplace continues toexpand, this book offers anyone interested in investing in the Arab world an expertperspective on the region's boundlessbusiness opportunities.

Author Biography

Anne Ursu is the author of The Shadow Thieves, The Siren Song, and The Immortal Fire, all books in the Cronus Chronicles series. She has also written novels for adults. Anne teaches at Hamline University's Masters of Fine Arts in Writing for Children for Young Adults. She lives in Minneapolis with her son and cats. Brandon Dorman is the illustrator of Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face and The Wizard, both by Jack Prelutsky; and The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck. He received a degree in fine arts from Brigham Young University--Idaho and lives in Puyallup, Washington, with his family.

Table of Contents

Part One: Fish1: No Way to Treat a Hero2: Something Wrong, Something Right3: Charlotte Junior, Fish at Large4: The Friendly Skies5: The Perils of Being a Fish6: Totally LuluPart Two: Fishy7: No Way to Treat a Hero II8: The Yacht9: Hamsters "R" Us10: A Friendly Chat with Poseidon, the Second Most Powerful God in the Whole Universe11: Mirror, Mirror12: Special DeliveryPart Three: Fishier13: Come Aboard14: Stormy Weather15: Secret Agent Girl16: My Dinner with Philonecron17: A Minor Course Correction18: Fish Boy Explains It AllPart Four: Fishiest19: Strait and Narrows20: Lifestyles of the Rich and Infamous21: The Earth Shaker22: Pucker Up23: Sir Laurence Gaumm24: Party at Poseidon's25: Surprises26: Ketos vs. Squid27: HomeEpilogueUnder the SeaBestiary

Review

"Charlotte and Zee make a great team - look forward to seeing more of them as the Cronus Chronicles continue." -- Horn Book
"Readers will root for [Charlotte] as she battles powerful Greek Gods and monsters." -- School Library Journal
"Witty, well-paced, and fun." -- Kirkus

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"Witty, well-paced, and fun."-- Kirkus

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