Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Lewis M. Simons\'s recollects his 50 years as a foreign correspondent, one whose powerful stories contributed to transforming Asia from Vietnam War-era basket case to a global boomtown that today rivals the United States. Simons\'s investigative work led to the toppling of a dictator in the Philippines. He covered the Tiananmen Square massacre in China, bloody coups

An accessible and entertaining guide to global economic history from a unique African perspective. Johan Fourie uncovers the roots of and reasons for prosperity, the march of opportunity versus the crushing boot of exploitation, and why it is the builders of society - rather than the burglars -who ultimately win

Comics and other graphic narratives powerfully represent embodied experiences that are difficult to express in language.Using works from illustrated scientific texts to contemporary comics across national traditions, we discover how the graphic narrative can shed new light on everyday

Written for preservice and in-service ELA teachers, this book brings together the expertise of teachers and linguists to demonstrate ways teachers can implement research-driven linguistic concepts in the classroom, offering real-world lessons and methods for instructing students on language

Zhu journeys from life as a peasant girl to war and the heights of power. This is a traditional Chinese tale reimagined in a subversive new way, for fans of The Song of Achilles and Across the Nightingale

If you\'ve ever dreamt of designing and building your own home, this book is for you. Becoming a \'self-builder\' doesn\'t necessarily mean learning to build a house physically from scratch. Anyone can be a self-builder - you can do so without ever having to lay a brick yourself. Self-built homes can also be more individual, better designed and more economical than buying from a developer. This book

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author duo of The Royals and When It\'s Real. A sensationally gripping new novel about a girl falling for the one boy she should never have met... Their secret could tear everything

Did the Romans really use bum sponges? What are the four humours? Who were the berserkers and why did the Egyptians worship cats? Delve deep into the past and read all about the wacky, weird and wonderful things that people used to do - you\'ll be saying `people did what?\' in no

Plutarch (Plutarchus), ca. 45-120 CE, was born at Chaeronea in Boeotia in central Greece, studied philosophy at Athens, and, after coming to Rome as a teacher in philosophy, was given consular rank by the emperor Trajan and a procuratorship in Greece by Hadrian. He was married and the father of one daughter and four sons. He appears as a man of kindly character and independent thought, studious and

En su primer libro, Inquebrantables, Daniel Habif, proporciona inspiraci n y motivaci n para ayudar al lector superar obst culos y crear la vida que desea vivir.M s que un libro de autoayuda, Inquebrantables ofrece un manifiesto que invita al lector a participar en el proceso de romper patrones y crear la vida que desean en las reas de la familia, el amor, el matrimonio, carrera profesional y la vida.

The powerful and timely story of Peter Hain\'s political life fighting South African apartheid and modern-day corruption Peter Hain has had a dramatic 50-year political career, in Britain and his native South Africa. This is the story of that extraordinary journey, from Pretoria to the House of Lords in London. Hain vividly describes his anti-apartheid parents\' arrest and harassment in the early 1960s,

Just in time for season 4, this official illustrated guide features a unique look at all the gadgets and inventions created by Rick Sanchez from Adult Swim\'s Emmy-winning show Rick and Morty. Just in time for the release of season four of Rick and Morty, dive into this one-of-a-kind guide that explores and explains all the inventions, gadgets, and machines -- not just the ones with a sci-fi word added

The New York Times No.1 bestseller delivers \'a scorching read\' (John Grisham). One of the great unsolved mysteries of World War II is - to some people - a secret worth killing

Give a gift that lasts with the NIV Premium Gift Bible.The NIV Premium Gift Bible is the perfect gift for graduations, confirmations, and other special events. With a durable LeathersoftTM cover, thick pages, and easy-to-read text, this quality Bible is a gift that will be treasured for many years. This edition has been set in the exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print(R) typeface, increasing readability

Archives 101 is a guidebook for people who care for historical records, photographs, and collections but do not have the appropriate professional training. Lois Hamill provides practical, step-by-step guidance for managing all facets of archival collections, from acquisition, arrangement, and description to storage and security.

This edited collection aims to help therapists understand and apply concepts of systemic resilience in clinical practice, supporting them in conceptualizing cases, treatment planning, and developing supportive therapeutic

Víte, co mají společného čarovná víla Flagrantýna, adventní skřítci nebo tajemná ptačí paní? Kde objevíte záhadný létající zámek? A jak se můžete přenést až na poštu na konci světa. Všechna tato neznámá místa a tajuplné bytosti poznáte v Adventních pohádkách. Pojďte se do nich společně s dětmi začíst a objevte spoustu kouzel, zázraků a splněných přání, která v předvánočním čase nastávají. V rozšířeném