pemChild of the Prairieem is a remarkable window. . .ppIts pages allow us to see the endless skies and vast horizons of the Great Plains, experience the harsh winters and devastating droughts, and witness the growing pains of a small Montana town. But what makes this window so unique is that at the same time, we are given access to the intimate longings and dreams, the hopes and sorrows of one particular

A fiercely poetic coming-of-age novel following a group of young women of colour in Queens, New York\'Brown Girls flows like a late night FM-radio dedication to the crew, the block, and the mission. This book\'s a gift\' Paul Beatty, author of The Sellout

Lorenzo Lotto\'s Portrait of Andrea Odoni is one of the most famous paintings of the Italian Renaissance. Son of an immigrant and a member of the non-noble citizen class, Odoni understood how the power of art could make a name for himself and his family in his adopted homeland. Far from emulating Venetian patricians, however, he set himself apart through the works he collected and the way he displayed

pDoyle\'s modesty of language conceals a profound tolerance of the human complexity-John Le Carr p pHolmes has a timeless talent, passion and literary brilliance that puts him heads, shoulders and deerstalker above all other detectives.- Alexander McCall Smithp pThe immense talent, passion and literary brilliance that Conan Doyle brought to his work gives him a unique place in English letters.-Stephen

pChallenging the commonly held perception that immigrants\' lives are shaped exclusively by their sending and receiving countries, iHere, There, and Elsewherei breaks new ground by showing how immigrants are vectors of globalization who both produce and experience the interconnectedness of societies--not only the societies of origin and destination, but also, the societies in places beyond. Tahseen

This book is designed for those who want to study English through Geography.

pBy 1987 Swaggart was one of the most popular video preachers in the world, with a weekly television audience of 2.1 million in the US and a worldwide audience of millions more in 143 countries. But then, in a cheerless motel west of New Orleans, Jimmy\'s life and ministry took a calamitous turn. This the tale of the rise of two intimately linked colossi of the American century Pentecostalism, the

EAN: 9781260092554Bluman AllanMcGraw-Hill Education 2018

pemTowards a Better Port Industryem provides professionals in freight transport and maritime logistics, and specifically the port industry, as well as students in these fields, with a better conceptual understanding of the port industry. It includes key insights and best practices for port management and development, and an overview of new trends and developments relevant for developing winning strategies.

pemstrongThey know the world is dying, but they hope not in their lifetimes. Meanwhile, they\'re top dogs and will do anything to stay that way.strongemppDoig Gray is fifteen when his father is killed in a mining accident, which Doig comes to realizes was no accident. Torn from his mother and sister, Doig is sent off to college, his every movement monitored in case he has inherited his dissident father\'s

pThe most comprehensive collection of perspectives on translation to date, this anthology features essays by some of the world\'s most skillful writers and translators, including Haruki Murakami, Alice Kaplan, Peter Cole, Eliot Weinberger, Forrest Gander, Clare Cavanagh, David Bellos, and Jose Manuel Prieto. Discussing the process and possibilities of their art, they cast translation as a fine balance

iMale Bodies Unmadei explores white men\'s disunified physicality in modern and contemporary art while attending to erotic polysemy that questions the visual ethos of Occidental patriarchy. Art historian Jongwoo Jeremy Kim\'s approach is informed by his own status as an immigrant--a polyglot queen, drawn to extravagant fantasies of misbehaving bodies that are in truth foreign territories, colonies

Now in its fourth year \'Cruise Control 2020\' is the perfect small book to take with you on your cruise. Whether you are a first timer or a veteran cruiser Cruise Control 2020 is chock full of helpful hints and proven tips to help make your cruise as enjoyable and stress free as possible. From money saving ideas to thrifty tips this nifty little book will aid you to make the most of your amazing cruise

pIf you have always wanted to excel at drawing, then iThe Complete Guide to Drawing Illustrationi is for you. All you need is a pencil, a bit of blank paper and the expert guidance you will find within these pages. This book is designed to systematically teach you the essentials of drawing and lays the groundwork for you to develop your own personal drawing style. p - Hands-on course in drawing and

EAN: 9781915504159van Heek OscarSainted Media 2023

During World War II, Winston Churchill authorized the creation of a new wartime secret service called the Special Operations Executive, whose order was to set Europe ablaze. In iBrighton\'s Secret Agentsi, Paul McCue tells a true story of heroism in extraordinary times, with a focus on four fantastic agents Lieutenant Jacqueline Nearne, Captain Michael Trotobas, Captain Edward Zeff, and Captain Ronald

EAN: 9783030087029Ostalczyk PiotrSpringer Nature 2018

pDraw It With Me - The Elegant Female Form An Intimate Study of the Beautiful Feminine Figure in Varied Chic Classical Poses art book explores the process of capturing the beautiful female figure in life drawing and in-depth studies of the human form in standing, seated, reclining, kneeling, bending, crouching and other varied poses. Offering step-by-step visual examples and limited process descriptions,

A study on the economic relations between the Chinese and frontier barbarians, during the Han Dynasty.

Award-winning artist and author Jon J Muth retells the favorite tale of a selfish community who is tricked into creating a delicious soup from stones.ppNARRATOR B.D. WongFORMAT Paperback Book CDThree strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village. Embittered and suspicious from the war, the people hide their food and close their windows tight. That is, until the clever strangers suggest