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Angie Thomas 2-Book Collection: The Hate U Give and On the Come Up
by Angie ThomasDiscover the critically acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling The Hate U Give and the highly anticipated On the Come Up from Angie Thomas in this two-book collection.FIND YOUR VOICE. MAKE SOME NOISE.The Hate U GiveWilliam C. Morris Award Winner ∙ National Book Award Longlist ∙ Michael L. Printz H... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2019 -
On the Come Up
by Angie ThomasSixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri’s got massive shoes to fill. <p><p> But it’s hard to get your come up when you’re labeled a hoodlum at ... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2018 -
Concrete Rose
by Angie ThomasInternational phenomenon Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood. <P><P>If there’s one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it’s that a real man takes care of his famil... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2021 -
The Hate U Give: The Hate U Give And On The Come Up
by Angie Thomas<P>Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police o... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2017 -
Blackout: A Novel
Six critically acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning authors bring the glowing warmth and electricity of Black teen love to this interlinked novel of charming, hilarious, and heartwarming stories that shine a bright light through the dark. <p><p> A summer heatwave blankets New York City in dar... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2021 -
Whiteout
Atlanta is blanketed with snow just before Christmas, but the warmth of young love just might melt the ice in this novel of Black joy, and cozy, sparkling romance—by the same unbeatable team of authors who wrote the New York Times bestseller Blackout! <p><p>As the city grinds to a halt, twelve teen... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2022 -
Resilient Therapy: Working with Children and Families
Whilst much has been written about the identification of resilience in children and their families, comparatively little has been written about what practitioners can do to support those children and families who need the most pressing help. Resilient Therapy explores a new therapeutic methodology... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2007 -
50 Best Plants on the Planet: The Most Nutrient-Dense Fruits and Vegetables, in 150 Delicious Recipes
This encyclopedic guide to cooking the 50 most nutritious fruits and vegetables in the world comes from Melissa's Produce, the largest supplier of specialty produce in the United States. Cooks of all skill levels will love these 150 recipes for simple sides, breakfasts, dinners, and healthful desser... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2013 -
Re-Use and Recycling of Materials: Solid Waste Management and Water Treatment (River Publishers Series In Chemical, Environmental, And Energy Engineering Ser.)
In recent years, a considerable amount of effort has been devoted, both in industry and academia, towards the recycling and reuse of materials. Most nations are now trying to reduce the amount of waste materials, through the proper recycling of materials.Re-Use and Recycling of Materials will help r... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2018 -
Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Applications
Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Applications Explore the science of polymer nanocomposites and their practical use in energy applications In Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive review of the synthesis and characterization o... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2023 -
The Responsible Investor Handbook: Mobilizing Workers' Capital for a Sustainable World (The Responsible Investment Series)
For decades, workers’ capital stewards have invested wisely to provide a secure retirement for millions of people around the world. This money – our money – represents an enormous share of economic and capital market wealth. It has seeded and grown innumerable innovative industries that have had far... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2016 -
Natural Obsessions: The Search for the Oncogene
The discovery of these genes and their role in human malignancy has been one of the most dramatic events in biology in the late twentieth century. In this book, Angier describes scientist Bob Weinberg, his research lab, and the dozens of scientists who work towards understanding the oncogene. ... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 1988 -
The Power of the Dog: A Novel
First published in 1967, Thomas Savage's western novel about two brothers and the competition between them when one marries now includes an afterword by Annie Proulx.... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 1967 -
Global Trade and Global Social Issues (Routledge Research In Global Environmental Change Ser. #Vol. 3)
In Global Trade and Social Issues leading academics and NGO workers offer a much-needed counterweight to the liberal consensus. A critical reflection on the whole project of restructuring world trade, this is essential reading for those working in international political economy, development studie... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 1995 -
Smart Factory Navigator: Identifying and Implementing the Most Beneficial Use Cases for Your Company—44 Use Cases That Will Drive Your Operational Performance and Digital Service Business
The digitization of factories promises great potential benefits. The implementation of the various technologies for the smart factory is extremely complex, requires new competencies and necessitates significant investments. The question is: How can an industrial company successfully manage this tran... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2023 -
Cellulose Science and Technology: Chemistry, Analysis, and Applications
This book addresses both classic concepts and state-of-the-art technologies surrounding cellulose science and technology. Integrating nanoscience and applications in materials, energy, biotechnology, and more, the book appeals broadly to students and researchers in chemistry, materials, energy, and ... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2019 -
Welfare to Work in Contemporary European Welfare States: Legal, Sociological and Philosophical Perspectives on Justice and Domination
With welfare to work programmes under intense scrutiny, this book reviews a wide range of existing and future policies across Europe. Seventeen contributors provide case studies and legal, sociological and philosophical perspectives from around the continent, building a rich picture of welfare to w... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2020 -
Shaping Tomorrow Today – SDGs from multiple perspectives (Lernweltforschung Series #39)
by Romana Rauter • Christian Bauer • Sandra Hummel • Philipp Assinger • Thomas Brudermann • Andrea Jany • Martin Jury • Mireille Van PoppelThe volume provides a unique view on multidimensional crises, their interplay, and possible resolutions for sustainable life patterns and is therefore broadly related to the Sustainable Development Goals. Traditional unidimensional and technocratic strategies often fall short. Ultimately, people, th... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2023 -
Shaping Tomorrow Today – SDGs from multiple perspectives (Lernweltforschung #39)
by Romana Rauter • Christian Bauer • Sandra Hummel • Philipp Assinger • Thomas Brudermann • Andrea Jany • Martin Jury • Mireille Van PoppelThe volume provides a unique view on multidimensional crises, their interplay, and possible resolutions for sustainable life patterns and is therefore broadly related to the Sustainable Development Goals. Traditional unidimensional and technocratic strategies often fall short. Ultimately, people, th... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2023 -
Harlequin Presents November 2018 - Box Set 1 of 2: The Italian's Christmas Housekeeper\The Innocent's Shock Pregnancy\Her Forgotten Lover's Heir\A Ring to Claim His Legacy
Harlequin® Presents brings you a collection of four new titles! This Presents box set includes:THE ITALIAN’S CHRISTMAS HOUSEKEEPERby Sharon KendrickWhen shy Molly is found sobbing by Salvio, he comforts her…with the most amazing experience of her life. But when it costs Molly her job, she must becom... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2018 -
The New Politics of Regionalism: Perspectives from Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific (Routledge Studies in Globalisation)
This edited volume approaches regionalism as one potential pattern in a changing global order. Since the end of the Cold War, different forms of territorialization have emerged and we are confronted with an increasing number and variety of actors that are establishing regional projects. This volume ... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2017 -
Harlequin Presents February 2015 - Box Set 2 of 2
Harlequin Presents brings you four new titles for one great price! This Presents bundle includes Playing by the Greek's Rule by USA TODAY bestselling author Sarah Morgan, The Sultan's Harem Bride by USA TODAY bestselling author Annie West, Innocent in His Diamonds by Maya Blake and Claimed by the Sh... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2015 -
Diversity in Career Preferences of Future Health Workers in Rwanda: Where, Why, and For How Much?
Relying on unique survey data, this paper analyzes the career preferences of future health workers in Rwanda, focusing on their sector preferences, their willingness to work in rural areas, their likelihood to migrate abroad, and their readiness to work in a high HIV prevalence environment. The find... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2010 -
Innovation in Science and Organizational Renewal
This book looks at the types of new research organizations that drive scientific innovation and how ground-breaking science transforms research fields and their organization. Based on historical case studies and comparative empirical data, the book presents new and thought-provoking evidence that i... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2016 -
Mathematics and Its Connections to the Arts and Sciences: 15 Years of Interdisciplinary Mathematics Education (Mathematics Education in the Digital Era #19)
This book celebrates the 15th anniversary of the bi-annual symposium series Mathematics and its Connections to the Arts and Sciences (MACAS), which was first held in 2005 following the continued collaboration of an international group of researchers from ICME Topic Study Group 21. The MACAS-conferen... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2022