An unexpected detour can change the course of our lives forever, and, for white American anthropologist Margaret Willson, a stopover in Brazil led to immersion in a kaleidoscopic world of street urchi
"Richard Nickel, whom I had the delight of knowing during his all too brief life, is one of the unsung heroes of Chicago architecture. He was not an architect himself, nor a designer. He simply took
An unexpected detour can change the course of our lives forever, and, for white American anthropologist Margaret Willson, a stopover in Brazil led to immersion in a kaleidoscopic world of street urchi
STEM fun for smart tots! Meet Mia, Ava, Oli, and Seb: they’re the four engaging characters created by Harriet Blackford to introduce very young children to STEM concepts. This simple story, enhanced by Mike Henson’s humorous illustrations and fun-to-do experiments, makes a fascinating subject come alive for preschoolers.If the earth is round, why don’t we all just fall off and float away? The answer is gravity, and budding scientists can find out how it works and why it’s so important.
The authors examine buildings of all kinds, from ancient domes likeIstanbul's Hagia Sophia to the state-of-the-art Hartford Civic Arena.Their subjects range from the man-caused destruction of the Par
By turns painful and soaring, an ambitious memoir debut from one of Irish literature's rising stars, Se嫕 HewittALL DOWN DARKNESS WIDE is a perceptive and unflinching meditation on the burden of living in a world that too often sets happiness and queer life at odds, and a tender and honest portrayal of what it's like to be caught in the undertow of a loved one's deep depression. As lives are made and unmade, this memoir asks what love can endure, and what it cannot. When Se嫕 meets Elias, the two fall headlong into a love story, but they soon come face-to-face with crisis--Elias sets out on the path to suicide, then turns back. Hewitt wrestles with the aftermath, confronting a profound rupture, endeavoring to mend and to understand it. It is a journey of lonely discovery followed by the light of community. Delving deep into his own history, enlisting the ghosts of queer figures before him, Hewitt plumbs the darkness in search of answers. From a 19th-century cemetery in Liverpool to a sac
In a world without power, Jason must fight for survival as he heads to the wilds of the Appalachian Mountains.An electromagnetic pulse attack on the United States shuts down all power, communications
'Watch closely,' said Mrs Jewls. 'You can learn much faster using a computer instead of paper and pencil.' Then she pushed the computer out of the window. The children all watched it fall thirty floor
An omnibus edition of the first three books in Deborah Moore’s The Journal series.After a major crisis rocks the nation, all supply lines are shut down. In the remote Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the
Celebrate winter in this rhyming board book featuring die-cut snowflakes on every page!All the little snowflakes fall down to the ground As bright city lights twinkle all around. A wintry celebration
Constitutional bargains are seen as cornerstones of democratic transitions in much of the world. Yet very few studies have theorized about the link between constitution-making and democratization. Shifting the focus on democratization away from autocratic regime break down, this book considers the importance of inclusive constitution-building for democratization. In this pathbreaking volume, Tofigh Maboudi draws on a decade of research on the Arab Spring to explain when and how constitutional bargains facilitate (or hinder) democratization. Here, he argues that constitutional negotiations have a higher prospect of success in establishing democracy if they resolve societal, ideological, and political ills. Emphasizing the importance of constitution-making processes, Maboudi shows that constitutions can resolve these problems best through participatory and inclusive processes. Above all, The 'Fall' of the Arab Spring demonstrates that civil society is the all-important link that connects
Fall in love with this lyrically written and lushly illustrated exploration of identity and home that celebrates all the people and places who make us who we are.“And where shall we go?” Mama asks as she tucks me in. “South Africa. Where I was born.” My answer summons Mama’s stories, stories that send us soaring back in time to when I was a baby. Out my window. Down my street. Across water. Across continents. “Where do you come from? Where does your family come from?” For many children, the answers to these questions can transform a conversation into a journey around the globe. In her first picture book, author Patrice Gopo illuminates how family stories help shape children, help form their identity, and help connect them with the broader world. Her lyrical language, paired with Jenin Mohammed’s richly textured artwork, creates a beautiful, stirring portrait of a child’s deep ties to cultures and communities beyond where
When it comes to writing bestsellers, it's all about the plot. Trouble is, plot is where most writers fall down--but you don't have to be one of them. With this book, you'll learn how to create storie
(Guitar Recorded Versions). All 11 tracks from this Los Angeles-based thrash band's third studio album: American Capitalist * Back for More * Coming Down * Generation Dead * If I Fall * Menace * 100 W
When all else fails and police are faced with an armed and barricaded assailant or a hostage situation, they call SWAT. When negotiations break down, and tactics fall short of resolving the issue, it
Are you a skilled enough bounty hunter to find the Mandalorian and his allies as they attempt to hide Grogu from the Empire? Search for IG-11, Greef Karga, and more in this interactive search-and-find featuring locations from season 1 of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. In the wake of the Empire's fall, Imperial Commander Moff Gideon has a bounty out on the mysterious Force-wielding Grogu. It is your mission to track down and retrieve baby Grogu from the galaxy's most notorious outlaws: the Mandalorian, Cara Dune, Greef Karga, Kuiil, and IG-11. But be wary, the Mandalorian is a notorious bounty hunter himself, so he and his crew will not be easy to find! With characters from across the Star Wars universe, fans of all ages will enjoy journeying to Nevarro, Tattooine, Arvala-7, and other locations throughout the galaxy in this interactive search-and-find.
Part memoir and part literary true crime, the mesmerizing story of a landmark sexual assault investigation and the female private investigator who helped crack open the investigation. Erika Krouse has one of those faces. "I don't know why I'm telling you this," people say, spilling confessions. In fall 2002, Erika accepts a new contract job investigating lawsuits as a private investigator. The role seems perfect for her, but she quickly realizes she has no idea what she's doing. Then a lawyer named Grayson assigns her to investigate a sexual assault, a college student who was attacked by football players and recruits at a party a year earlier. Erika knows she should turn the assignment down. Her own history with sexual violence makes it all too personal. But she takes the job anyway inspired by Grayson's conviction that he could help change things forever. And maybe she could, too. Over the next five years, Erika learns everything she can about P. I. technique, tracking down witnesses
