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"An artfully told story . . . The history, the land, and the determination of a band of refugees to care for each other are vividly evoked in this important work. " -- Starred review, Kirkus Reviews In the dry spring of 1999, eleven-year-old Stephen Majok watches as his friend Wol joins a circle... अधिक

Eleven-year-old Zana enjoys her village life in Kosovo, even though she never feels entirely safe. Her family of Kosovo-born Albanians are ruled by the Serbian police and army. They want to destroy anyone fighting for an independent Kosovo. When bombs explode around Zana's village, her life fills... अधिक

Jasmyn is horrified when her single mother is called up from the army reserves to go to Saudi Arabia at the start of the Persian Gulf War. Her mother is gone two days later, leaving Jasmyn with Jake, her mother's boyfriend and the father of her baby half brother. Suddenly Jas finds herself in char... अधिक

It’s been several months since Junebug and his family moved away from their old housing project. Now Junebug is ecstatic about seeing his best friend Robert again at the beach on Labour Day weekend. But Robert’s with Trevor, another project pal, who happens to be a gang member with a gun. Junebug’s ... अधिक

Fourteen-year old Adem, an Albanian boy, lives in Serb-occupied Kosovo. Adem hates existing in a constant state of terror. Every week, friends and family are beaten, teargassed, and killed. The Albanians are helpless, and even passive resistance can get you killed--as is Adem's sister Fatmira, gunne... अधिक

Reeve McLain, Jr. --Junebug--has a big dream that keeps him going. He dreams that someday he and his younger sister and mother will move from the awful housing project where drugs, gangs, and guns are part of everyday life. Junebug's tenth birthday is coming up, and he knows the gangs and drug dea... अधिक

'Classic cakes' includes such all-time favourites as marble cake, gingerbread, Victoria sponge, tea cake, butterfly cakes and many more. These are practical recipes to be used over and over again but most of all, to be enjoyed.... अधिक

'Classic puds' includes timeless favourites like queen of puddings, jam roly poly, lemon delicious, fruit crumble and many more. These are practical recipes to be enjoyed again and again.... अधिक

This book advances the concept of 'global legacies' - enduring forms, processes, or ideas of the 'global' that shape urban identity and politics. Global legacies provide a key lens on the difficult pasts and uncertain futures of cities. In particular, port cities, with their distinctive global dyn... अधिक

Despite the global movement to tackle plastic pollution, demand for plastics continues to rise. As the world transitions away from fossil fuels, plastics are set to be the biggest driver of oil demand. Single-use plastics – deemed essential in the fight against COVID-19 – have been given a new lease... अधिक

Abandoned factories, shipyards, warehouses, and refineries are features of many industrialized cities around the world. But despite their state of decline, these derelict sites remain vitally connected with the urban landscapes that surround them. In this enlightening new book, Alice Mah explores th... अधिक

The Round Table journal (now subtitled The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs) first appeared in 1910. The journal carried a number of articles recognised both by contemporaries and by historians as highly influential in the making of Commonwealth policy, including constitutional reform i... अधिक

This is a succinct, timely introduction to one of the most highly charged political questions which has dominated British politics since 1945: Britain's position in Europe. The study traces the evolution of British policy towards Europe since 1945, presenting the full international context as well a... अधिक

Chartered in 1921, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is a worldwide organization that represents more than two million workers in occupations from healthcare and government service to custodians and taxi drivers. Women form more than half the membership while people in minority groups... अधिक

As Georgia seeks to reinvent itself as a nation-state in the post-Soviet period, Georgian women are maneuvering, adjusting, resisting and transforming the new economic, social and political order. In Gender in Georgia, editors Maia Barkaia and Alisse Waterston bring together an international group o... अधिक

This book demonstrates how to develop and engage in successful academic collaborations that are both practical and sustainable across campuses and within local communities. Authored by experienced writing program administrators, this edited collection includes a wide range of information addressing... अधिक

Written by an active AP Spanish teacher, Barron&’s AP Spanish Language and Culture provides the essential review material and practice exams to help you get prepared for the exam. Packed with review of the course material, this edition features:Two full-length practice tests in the bookPractice exer... अधिक

Written by an active AP Spanish teacher, Barron&’s AP Spanish Language and Culture Premium provides the essential review material and practice exams to help you get prepared for the exam. Packed with review of the course material, this premium edition features:Five full-length practice tests: two in... अधिक

Winner, James Beard Foundation Award, Best Book of the Year in Baking & Desserts In this monumental new work, beloved dessert queen Alice Medrich applies her baking precision and impeccable palate to flavor flours—wheat-flour alternatives including rice flour, oat flour, corn flour, sorghum flour, t... अधिक

Barron&’s AP Spanish Language Flashcards is completely brand new with 475 cards to help students prepare for the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam.  The cards are divided into the following six sections:VocabularyGrammar ReviewReading ComprehensionListening ComprehensionWriting strategySpeaking s... अधिक

Be prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from AP experts! Barron&’s AP Spanish Language and Culture Premium: 2022-2023 includes in-depth content review and online practice and audio. It&’s the only book you&’ll need to be prepared for exam day.Written by Experienced Educators Learn f... अधिक

There is a general need amongst healthcare professionals for practical advice on the management of patients with bleeding disorders. This book is an essential resource for all those working in the fields of coagulation, hemostasis and thrombosis. It covers the major cases one might encounter in diag... अधिक

The aim of this volume is to provide a comprehensive description of methods and protocols useful for the further study of T-helper cells. Chapters guide readers through T-helper cell recovery, molecular study, signal transduction pathways, T-cell manipulation and, last but not least, “omic” approach... अधिक

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Artificial General Intelligence, AGI 2022, held as a hybrid event in Seattle, WA, USA, in August 2022.The 31 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 61 submissions. The papers ... अधिक

This book contains TEKS charts to find lessons that can help review the skills the students have learned and TAKS Success practice to help the students study and practice for the test.... अधिक