Books

The civil war in Syria--which has claimed more than 600,000 lives and displaced over half of the country's population since 2011--is an enormously complex conflict. The combatants include a wide array of state and nonstate forces, both Syrian and international. Adding to the war's...

While most famous for Little Women, Louisa May Alcott penned many other just as enthralling but lesser-known novels. Discover five of her hidden gems featuring Alcott's signature coming-of-age stories in this collectible paperback boxed set! In An Old-Fashioned Girl, sweet and sensible Polly spends...

Calling all Sailor Moon fans, Cardcaptor Sakura fans, Tokyo Mew Mew fans, and all magical girls to color in a self-love, self-esteem-boosting adventure with this unique coloring book for adults! Be empowered on your adventure to find your best self with The Magical Girl's...

This whimsical and useful memory book allows you to record everyday adventures with your dog; the charming illustrations will delight you as you fill out the pages and return to them again and again. This is the book every pet parent needs to chronicle...

How do Black women in higher education create, experience, and understand joy? What sustains them? While scholars have long documented sexism, racism, and classism in the academy, one topic has been conspicuously absent from the literature--how Black women academics have found joy in the...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Mary wasn't perfect . . . but she was faithful.Mary was living the life of an ordinary girl. But all that changed when an angel came to her with an invitation to be a part of God's super big, ginormous plan to save the...

A fascinating look at Walt Disney's last, unfinished project and the controversy that surrounded it. It was going to be Disneyland at the top of a mountain. A vacation destination where guests could ski, go ice skating, or be entertained by a Disney Imagineer-created...

Let's learn all about the different types of animal coverings!Armadillos, snails, and turtles are just some of the animals that have shells. Do you know why these animals need shells to survive? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explains how shells help...

Das Lehrbuch der Wirtschaftspsychologie erscheint in zweiter, aktualisierter Auflage und bietet einen umfassenden Einblick über menschliches Erleben und Verhalten in ökonomisch geprägten Kontexten. Theoretische Grundlagen, relevante Konzepte und Methoden sowie Anwendungsfelder und Perspektiven für die Forschung werden anschaulich dargestellt. In Hinblick auf die Dichotomisierung...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey launches a super sexy sports romance duology with a rom-com about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan...Wells Whitaker was once golf's hottest rising star, but lately, all he has to show...

As countries went into lockdown in 2020, people turned to music for comfort and solidarity. Neighbours sang to each other from their balconies; people participated in online music sessions that created an experience of socially distanced togetherness. Nicholas Cook argues that the value of...

This critically acclaimed study offers a distinct, incisive look at how Senegalese philosopher Senghor sees in African art the most acute expression of Bergson's philosophy. Léopold Sédar Senghor (1906-2001) was a Senegalese poet and philosopher who in 1960 also became the first president of...

Help children learn about money with this storybook featuring two bestselling Berenstain Bears stories in one book! Featuring The Berenstain Bears Trouble with Money and The Berenstain Bears Dollars and Sense, this full-color storybook is the perfect addition to your Berenstain Bears collection! The...

A hilarious high-stakes fantasy adventure about friendship and bravery set in the world of the Norse Gods. Fully illustrated throughout, Cat Weldon's How to Be a Hero is perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and Who Let the Gods Out. 'Genuinely...

Bridge is a famously challenging card game, one that's next to impossible to learn without a whole host of visual aids. But books on the subject all too often seem to ignore this. Enter Bridge for Everyone, which takes a step-by-step, visual approach to...

Forget everything you think you know about cannabis--and embrace an all-natural therapy for treating both immediate and long-term conditions. This is the science-backed, doctor-approved guide to cannabis for adults who are serious about improving their health. The medical benefits of cannabis have never been...

A double helping of Narwhal and Jelly in a brand-new format! Join the underwater duo in this two-book graphic novel bind-up of their first two adventures -- with extras like drawing guides, a superhero name generator and a pod pledge! "Hilarious and charming. The...

This sunny little book, brimming with uplifting quotes and empowering statements, is the perfect small gift to inspire a positive outlook and help the reader celebrate the present moment This gentle book - spilling over with beautiful quotes and statements on the practice of...

Presents a timely discussion of the core problems faced by peasant communities under neo-liberal economics.Author: Nazih F. RichaniPublisher: State University of New York PressPublished: 08/01/2023Pages: 334Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.46lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88dISBN: 9781438494128About the AuthorNazih F. Richani is Professor of Political Science...