In today's world, the lines between Europe and the Middle East, between Christian Europeans and Muslim immigrants in their midst, seem to be hardening. Alarmist editorials compare the arrival of Muslim refugees with the "Muslim conquest of 711," warning that Europe will be called on to defend its borders. Violence and paranoia are alive and well in Fortress Europe. Against this xenophobic tendency,

READ THE STORY. SOLVE THE PUZZLES. SAVE THE DAY Puzzlooies is a unique new series that mixes zany, funny stories with tons of puzzles that must be solved to move the adventure forward. Perfect for readers ages 7-11 who loved Brain Games for Clever Kids, the A to Z Mysteries, and Mad Libs Sharpen your pencils and prepare for liftoff Here come . . . Space Cats to the Rescue In this exciting Puzzlooey

When Title IX was enacted in 1972, the University of Nebraska volleyball program, like many across the country, received a fraction of the funding and attention given to the school's mighty football program. The players had to organize a run from Lincoln to Omaha to raise money for uniforms. The women were asked to wait their turn to use the weight room. Today the Nebraska women's volleyball team is

A fresh reading of Aldus Manutius, preeminent in the history of the printed book. Aldus Manutius is perhaps the greatest figure in the history of the printed book: in Venice, Europe's capital of printing, he invented the italic type and issued more first editions of the classics than anyone before or since, as well as Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, the most beautiful and mysterious printed book of the Italian

The story of the Roman conquest of Greece - not only a thrilling tale of military conquest, but a pivotal event in the history of Rome, her empire, and the whole subsequent history of

Jean Barr opens the antique chest she inherited from her great-great-uncle Alexander and unravels the strands of his life as an evangelical Presbyterian minister in late nineteenth century Italy, unpacking the cover-ups in Britain's history of

This insightful and timely volume provides a succinct, expert-led introduction to the latest developments in advanced econometric methodologies in the context of tourism demand modelling and forecasting.Written by a plethora of worldwide experts on this topic, this book offers a comprehensive approach to tourism econometrics. Accurate demand forecasts are crucial to decision-making in the tourism industry

From the star of RuPaul's Drag Race and a Storytime with Nina West, comes a timely children's book about the importance of kindness. In this beautifully illustrated book, a young Nina packs her backpack full of her favorite things and goes on a fun, joyous, and colorful adventure where celebrates the importance of being kind to others and the gift of being comfortable in her own skin. For readers and

Set in a supposedly perfect world, this story is about a South Asian girl, Urmilla who feels all alone and puts her emotions - sadness, anger, and embarrassment - in a box.Her journey traces the real-life experiences of children. Urmilla is faced with the pressure to succeed, the need to repress feelings due to widespread stigma, and the desire to fit in with her classmates. She is intent on keeping

Dominoes are perfect for reading practice and language skills development in class or during individual study. Why shouldn't we offer to take care of her? She could live with us at Mansfield.' In this way Mrs Norris persuades her sister, Lady Bertram, and Lady Bertram's husband, Sir Thomas, to ask their poor niece Fanny Price to live with them at Mansfield Park. At first Fanny is unhappy there. Then,

A pack of 6 decodable stories about Inky & Friends, suited to a confident reader. Includes comprehension and discussion

Bestselling children's author Kay de Silva presents "Spiders". The book uses captivating illustrations, and carefully chosen words to teach children about the 'humankind's friend'. This series is known for its beautiful full-color images. The description in large text is simple enough for young readers or for a parent to guide a child through. There are also picture captions that provide more information

The world of business is changing. The single pursuit of 'profit at any cost' has been replaced by a desire to build companies that create a better future -- and enjoy commercial success. In Do Build, Alan Moore draws on his years of research into some of the most pioneering and progressive businesses on the planet. By speaking to their purpose-driven founders, he discovers that it is possible to lead

A unique application of philosophical hermeneutics, literary theory and narratology to the practice of judging Combining her expertise in legal theory and her judicial practice in criminal law in a Court of Appeal, Jeanne Gaakeer explores the intertwinement of legal theory and practice to develop a humanities-inspired methodology for both the academic interdisciplinary study of law and literature and

From award-winning Akemi Dawn Bowman comes a luminous, unforgettable examination of love, loyalty, and the hard choices we must make to find where we truly

Beautiful Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is known for seafood, sand, surf, and, now...murder. Samantha Barnes was always a foodie. And when the CIA (that's the Culinary Institute of America) came calling, she happily traded in Cape Cod for the Big Apple. But then the rising young chef's clash with another chef (her ex ) boils over and goes viral. So when Sam inherits a house on the Cape and lands a job

In this breathtakingly brutal and intensely topical psychological thriller, a man is accused of child sexual abuse, and his life and that of his actress girlfriend are thrown into turmoil. Film star Amelie Hart is the darling of the silver screen, appearing on the front pages of every newspaper. But at the peak of her fame she throws it all away for a regular guy with an ordinary job. The gossip columns

Seeing the future always comes at a cost Someone has been murdered. The prime suspect in the latest crime to rock Rivira is the elf Gale Wind, now a blacklisted fugitive with a bounty on her head. After hearing this shocking accusation, Bell and his friends prepare to pursue her in order to clear her name. On the eve of their journey, Cassandra recalls a terrible dream that portended seventeen prophecies-and