Global Age

Embracing Age: How Catholic Nuns Became Models of Aging Well examines a community of individuals whose aging trajectories contrast mainstream American experiences. In mainstream American society, aging is presented as a “problem”, a state to be avoided as long as possible, a state that threatens one’s ability to maintain independence, autonomy, control over one’s surroundings. Aging “well” (or avoiding aging) has become a 21st-century American preoccupation.

Capital Condensed is a step-by-step guide to the three volumes of Capital in less than three hours for the time poor activist, curious student and general audience. If you want to understand Marx's investigation into how capital has grown to dominate our planet and must be superseded for humanity to survive this is the book for you.

The term "shadow government" typically refers to a perceived hidden or behind-the-scenes power structure that exerts control over politics, society, and global events. It suggests the existence of a secret or elite group influencing or controlling political decisions, economy, media, and culture from behind the scenes, often without public accountability. In some Christian contexts, this idea aligns with interpretations of spiritual warfare—an unseen influence by powers and principalities mentioned in Scriptures like Ephesians 6:12. Many Christian authors argue that a "shadow government" ...

Okay, Sydney may have burnt her parents' house down, but it was an accident. And now she was on the way to a boarding school. Yes, her parents were dumping her in a school in LA and returning to New York without her. Totally unfair! Sydney's privileged life is all about to change. In her new school, she has to share a room with 3 other girls, and the room has only one bathroom. But that isn't Sydney's biggest problem. Oh no, her biggest challenge is a girl called Harper, who seems to control most of her year level. In order to be accepted, Harper puts Sydney through 9 Rule Challenges. Will ...

In this comprehensive book, we delve into the intricacies of Environmental Law, from its theoretical foundations to international agreements that shape global cooperation for sustainability. Throughout the audobook, crucial themes emerge that underscore the ongoing significance of Environmental Law in building a balanced world.

Earth has been ravaged by a violent climate change, catapulting the planet into post-apocalyptic conditions. The United States has been transformed into frozen wasteland, littered with a vast network of prison camps for both international criminals and displaced survivors. After losing his entire family, MIT climatologist Aaron and his companion, a super-intelligent genetically-engineered dog named Sam, escape a brutal prison camp in San Antonio, Texas. Together, they embark on a suspenseful journey across the Arctic-like tundra, desperately seeking sanctuary. Chapultepec Park in Mexico ...

Books for Girls 9-12: Charlotte awakes from a terrible nightmare, could it be true? Is Margaret back to haunt her? And then Charlotte meets up with Charlie again, heart flutter as they stare into each other's eyes. Until something disgusting begins to happen, and Charlotte feeling embarrassed and sick has to leave Charlie in Margaret's hands. Charlotte discovers she has a special talent. At first, it is difficult to control, but with practice, Charlotte finds this talent very useful. Miss Moffat announces that the girls will go through 3 tests and the top five girls will visit the wizardry ...

Fantasy Books for girls 9-12 Imagine being 11 years old and discovering you are a witch! For Charlotte, this was a huge surprise! She had no idea her mother was a witch and she was about to be enrolled in the most prestigious Witch School in the world. At first, she was fearful, but as she met new friends, amazing teachers, and had magical experiences...she grew to love the school. This beautiful new book by Katrina Kahler will take you on a magical journey. You'll love Charlotte's new friends, even Alice is entertaining. But when Charlotte's path crosses with Margaret Montgomery, bad ...

This is the book for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the current state of our environment. Hopeful and prophetic, The Future Earth invites us to imagine how we can reverse the effects of climate change in our own lifetime and encourages us to enter a deeper relationship with the earth as conscientious stewards and to re-affirm our commitment to one another in our shared humanity.

Richard's war path will determine the fate of two worlds, and the path starts with an act of kindness. To grow in a war camp is not the best of beginnings, but Richard tried to make the best of it. He became Little Brother to the infamous warlord, Rowida. A life of strife and suffering, is prone to change a man, but will it strip him away from all that is good and kind? Little Brother grows to be Lord Dragon, a warlord himself. He has to walk a path of war, and his path will be one to be remembered. Love, such a noble emotion. Could love change Richard's path, or will it force him to travel...

Nations, peoples and neighbourhoods across the globe imagine and invent themselves through playing and following the game. In The Age of Football, David Goldblatt charts football’s global cultural ascent, its economic transformation and deep politicisation, taking in prison football in Uganda and amputee football in Angola, the role of football fans in the Arab Spring, the footballing presidencies of Bolivia’s Evo Morales and Turkey’s Recep Erdogan, China’s declared intention to both host and win the World Cup by 2050 and the FIFA corruption scandal.

Moving beyond Fareed Zakaria's best-selling The Post-American World, veteran international correspondent Paul Starobin masterfully mixes fresh reportage with rigorous historical analysis to envision a world in which the United States is no longer the dominant superpower.

Girls aged 9-12 will love WILD CHILD! This is the second part of this fantastic series, and includes Book 4 - Holidays, Book 5 - Gone, and Book 6 - Changes. Book 4 - Holidays: Sydney and Harper are spending the holidays together. They're going to Venus Beach, Sydney's old hometown, with Sydney's mom. When they find out that Elliot is also going to the same place, both girls are happy and extremely excited. Harper plans for Elliot to become her boyfriend, and for Sydney to get together for her old flame, Charlie. The girls also get together with Sydney's old friends...Sandy, Rach, and Susie....

Three stories in this incredible, drama-packed book! Perfect for Girls aged 9-12. In Book 7 - We're Going to Camp - The girls are super excited when they learn they are going to a new camp for the weekend! And a boys' school will be there at the same time! At the camp, everyone settles in, except for Harper. She is in a grumpy mood, and can only seem to focus her negative energy on a girl called Mia. Of course, this leads to several dramas. And then the most surprising thing happens...one of the girls falls in love, and it happens in one day! Who will that be? Book 8 - Love Sick - Love is ...

A dramatic 3 Book Set for Girls aged 9-12.Book 4: The List...Finally, Sandy seems to have backed off on her bullying of Remmy. She is on a mission to help Remmy fit into the 'cool group' at school. To begin with...this was a welcome change for Remmy. After all, living with a step-sister who hates you isn't easy! Sandy comes up with a List for Remmy. A list for how to be 'cool'. Remmy works through the list of 7 rules for cool girls. Along the way she discovers that some of the rules are fine while others are disastrous!Book 5: The Silence of Being Friendless...Mean Girls seem to surround ...

Nations, peoples and neighbourhoods across the globe imagine and invent themselves through playing and following the game. In The Age of Football, David Goldblatt charts football’s global cultural ascent, its economic transformation and deep politicisation, taking in prison football in Uganda and amputee football in Angola, the role of football fans in the Arab Spring, the footballing presidencies of Bolivia’s Evo Morales and Turkey’s Recep Erdogan, China’s declared intention to both host and win the World Cup by 2050 and the FIFA corruption scandal.

The last 4 dramatic stories in the Mean Girls Series... Book 7: Crazy Camp - The news of a school camping trip brightens up the girls...everyone in their class is super excited about it. Unfortunately, Remmy ends up in a group of girls that wouldn't be her first choice. But as long as she has Bridget with her, she decides it will be okay. And besides, Charlie will be there too. Unfortunately, one of the girls is causing trouble! Who is the culprit? What mischief do they get up to? Book 8: The Sleepover - Everyone loves a sleepover!!! Don't they? But what about when something really strange ...

Drama! Drama! And more Drama!!! Luke has certainly caused many problems for the girls and Elliot. He contacts Harper again, will he be able to smooth-talk his way back into her heart? A catastrophe happens, involving Harper and Luke. Miss Braun becomes involved and things get messy. Then an offer comes along that changes the whole vibe at the school. It's a competition and the winner gets to swap places with a girl from India for a week. Of course, everyone is excited. A trip to India, that would be amazing!!! Who will win? What will the new girl be like? And how are Luke and Harper? We ...

Love is in the air! Sailor thinks Joe is amazing. Sydney grows closer to Elliot every week. And another boy has attracted the interest of Harper and Zali. Imagine competing with Harper for a boy? Zali finds out how formidable Harper really is. Will Zali simply give in to her, or stand-up for herself? Luke, the new love interest of the girls, seems to be quite down, and Elliot and his dad try to help him. There are a number of levels to Luke's personality, and trouble seems to surround the new boy. You'll love Book 8 of Wild Child. A fantastic book for girls aged 9-12.

Perfect Book for Girls aged 9-12 who love Drama! Don’t you hate it when everything in your life is going along just fine…But then something happens that totally upsets your life! Cindy’s and Lindy’s lives are thrown into chaos when a nearby school burns down. Five new students join their class. Now, normally that would be fantastic…5 potential new friends! Unfortunately, that is not how it all worked out. You see, amongst the five students were an elf and a witch. These two girls bring a whole lot of attitude and trouble to the twins’ lives. Conflicts over power lead to Cindy ...