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Everything you love for less! Anna Johnson is not a tea-bag squeezer, a penny-pincher, or inherently thrifty in any way-but she knows how to enjoy the finer things in life . . . for much, much less! In Savvy Chic, she shares her secrets on how to dress, decorate, entertain, and travel in high... अधिक

Human trafficking, and the related problems of organised crime and prostitution, has become a serious problem for post-Soviet countries since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Human trafficking has a major impact on the countries of origin, the destination countries and the countries of transit, ... अधिक

Before one fateful April day, Jeanne lived the life of a typical Rwandan girl. She fought with her little sister, went to school, and teased her brother. Then, in one horrifying night, everything changed. Political troubles unleashed a torrent of violence upon the Tutsi ethnic group. Jeanne’s family... अधिक

"Cold shivers run down my spine after reading just a few pages ..."-Göteborgs TidningenRuben Nilsson stepped outside into the dusk of a summer's evening, knocked his pipe against the veranda railing and looked around the garden. Had he known how short was the time he would be allowed to live, he mig... अधिक

The Gotland Island myth of the White Sea-Lady-a young bride who drowned on her wedding night lures men into the watery depth-is conjured up one midsummer morning, just before a nurse is found murdered in a wedding dress. Detective Inspector Maria Wern is put on the case to investigate, but soon real... अधिक

This title deals with internationally documented variations in medical practice and health service that exist across countries as well as regions across a specific country. Such variations raise critical concerns about the quality, equity and efficiency of health care resources across the world. H... अधिक

Jeanne and her family, who are Tutsis living in Rwanda during a time of civil war, flee their home in hopes of evading Hutu soldiers as political events threaten to overtake them. This is a fictional piece based on the story of a true survivor of the genocide. End content includes a summary of Rwand... अधिक

Of all the Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer’s Prioress’s Tale, in which a young schoolboy is murdered by Jews for singing a song in praise of the Virgin Mary, poses a problem to contemporary readers because of the anti-semitism of the story it tells. Both the Tale’s anti-semitism and its “Chauceri... अधिक

An analytic and historical perspective of literary texts to understand the position of domestic workers in South AfricaMore than a million black South African women are domestic workers. Precariously situated between urban and rural areas,rich and poor, white and black, these women are at once intim... अधिक

Si tú, como millones de otras personas, buscas perder peso, mejorar tu salud, o aumentar tu rendimiento atlético, entonces querrás aprender más acerca de la dieta ketogénica. Mientras que las dietas de moda y choque regularmente causan daño al metabolismo de una persona, disminuyen la nutrición,... अधिक

Una comunidad de vecinos chismosos, restos arqueológicos, una anciana fugitiva y el cadáver de un niño enterrado en el jardín... En la isla sueca de Gotland, un caso para la policía Maria Wern. Encontrar un cadáver enterrado en el jardín de tu propia casa ya resulta bastante inquietante, pero desc... अधिक

Después del éxito de Hablaré cuando esté muerto, Anna Jansson regresa con su protagonista habitual, la atrevida inspectora Maria Wern, para narrarnos un nuevo y escalofriante misterio que se desarrolla en la fría e inquietante isla de Gotland. Las calles de Gotland se han vuelto peligrosas, piens... अधिक

Encontrar un cadáver enterrado en el jardín de tu propia casa ya resulta bastante inquietante, pero descubrir que esos huesos pertenecieron a un niño, y que alguien a quien amaste los depositó allí, levanta una nube de sospechas que solo puede disiparse llegando al fondo del asunto. Pese a quien pe... अधिक

Las calles de Gotland se han vuelto peligrosas, piensa la inspectora Maria Wern después de sufrir una violenta agresión a manos de un grupo de adolescentes. Y los acontecimientos confirman sus temores... El cadáver de una joven enfermera -decapitada, vestida de novia y con un macabro ramo de lirios ... अधिक

Bring a fresh perspective to your classroom Teaching Outside the Box: How to Grab Your Students by Their Brain, Third Edition integrates practical strategies and engaging advice for new and experienced teachers. Whether you are preparing for your first year of teaching or have been working in the cl... अधिक

"There is real life in Sarah Anne Johnson's new book, and genuine family drama too, all grounded in an authoritative evocation of old Cape Cod's waterways, marshes, and waterfront towns. The Last Sailor is memorable, clearly seen, and deeply felt."—Jon Clinch, author of Marley and FinnFrom the autho... अधिक

"The Lightkeeper's Wife is a beautiful, stirring novel full of captivating mystery and clear-eyed emotion. The luminous characters are beacons that guide the reader through a narrative as thrilling, expansive, and dangerous as the sea at night."--Bret Anthony Johnston, author of Remember Me Like... अधिक

Pioneering a hermeneutic methodology for analyses of global governance, this is the first monograph that makes Hans-Georg Gadamer’s and Paul Ricœur’s hermeneutic philosophy relevant for global politics research. Drawing on the concept of "horizon" as the element that captures the dynamics of underst... अधिक

This book intends to inform the key participants in extractive projects – namely, the communities, the host governments and the investors – about good practice for effective community engagement, based on analysis of international standards and expectations, lessons from selected case-studies and in... अधिक

The concept of responsibility has emerged as central to the study of international politics. This book explores the integral role of responsibility within the context of global crises such as the responsibility to address climate change, manage financial crises, and intervene with political conflict... अधिक

What does responsibility mean in International Relations (IR)? This handbook brings together cutting-edge research on the critical debates about responsibility that are currently being undertaken in IR theory. This handbook both reflects upon an emerging field based on an engagement in the most cru... अधिक

This valuable self-help book for people affected by cancer, their loved ones and friends focuses on self-care when life hurts. It explores the impact of cancer and explains why the usual ways of coping may leave people stuck. The first book of its kind to focus on the scientifically based Acceptan... अधिक

Edited by Elizabeth Sherrill, this is a collection of over forty stories and poems that depict the various ways in which God manifests His presence. Topics included are: learning to hear God's voice, God's power to strengthen, God's comfort in the face of tragedy, His protection, and His ability to ... अधिक

Analysis of the 1990s.... अधिक

Hedge funds are collective investment vehicles, often organized as private partnerships and resident offshore for tax and regulatory purposes. Their legal status places few restrictions on their portfolios and transactions, leaving their managers free to use short sales, derivative securities, and ... अधिक