Global Age

Two years before 9/11, the United States was attacked by an unknown enemy. No advance warning was given, and it didn't target civilians. Instead, tomahawk missiles started missing their targets, US agents were swept up by hostile governments, and America’s enemies seemed to know its every move in advance. A new phase of warfare—cyber war—had arrived. And within two decades it escaped Pandora's Box, plunging us into a state of total war where every day, countless cyber attacks perpetrated by states and mercenaries are reshaping the world.

Branko Milanovic presents a bold new account of the dynamics that drive inequality on a global scale. Drawing on vast data sets and cutting-edge research, he explains the benign and malign forces that make inequality rise and fall within and among nations. He also reveals who has been helped the most by globalization, who has been held back, and what policies might tilt the balance toward economic justice.

Life is getting more intense for both Sandy and Remmy. High School has added greater complexity to their lives resulting in some confusion about who they are, and what they really want. Relationships can be hard! And both girls have a number of directions they can take. The good news is that Bridget finally opens up to her friends, and now Remmy understands why she has been so dismissive and distant. The bad news is that Remmy is still confused about her feelings for Charlie and Nick, and Sandy is starting to notice some things about Tony that seem a little strange. As the semester comes to...

How to Talk to Anyone is an introspective guide to mastering communication skills and improving social skills in the age of the global pandemic. This book will help you understand the reason why you struggle with interpersonal relationships and insecurities, providing you with proven methods and techniques that will help you overcome these issues.

In Climate Hope, journalist David Geselbracht blends in-depth research, expert interviews, and on-the-ground reporting in multiple countries, revealing remarkable efforts to identify the causes and impacts of climate change—and devise crucial ways to address them. The scale of the challenge is clear in the range of fields he covers, from glaciology and climate science to law and diplomacy. But in drawing these approaches together, he shares stories of hope, awe, and wonder that encourage us to confront this long-term, world-warping phenomenon with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility.

The TWINS’ story continues... Girl Gang - Books 1, 2 & 3 Girl Gang is the continuation of two of our best-selling series, Twins and The New Girl. Due to popular demand and endless requests from fans of the series, the story continues with even more drama, romance, and surprises. Ali, Casey, Alexa, and their friends are excited about their middle school graduation and the Junior Prom that will follow. Unfortunately, an unexpected incident spurred on by Ali leads to unforeseen circumstances that send everyone reeling. When the girls begin high school, they discover a new student has ...

Maddi's adventures continue with this exciting new Almost Cool Girl Book. New characters, new friends, new relatives, and lots more laughs. Maddi and her family travel to Australia for a family holiday with her cousins. Read about Maddi's embarrassing moments on the plane trip, her escape from a vicious crocodile, her tragic fashion disaster and why you shouldn't eat too many prunes! Our Almost Cool Girl overcomes all obstacles to triumph once again. If you enjoyed the first two books of Diary of an Almost Cool Girl - Meet Maddi and My New School, you'll love reading about Maddi's new ...

All five exciting stories of the MEAN GIRLS - The Teenage Years are in this one ebook. Girls LOVE these stories! Full of action, friendship, and relationship problems, bullies, and teens finding their pathway to growing up. Hello High School sees Remmy and Sandy enter High School. The two step-sisters grow apart again, mostly because of 'the vamps' bullying Remmy. She feels at a loss when her best friend, Bridget, pulls away from her. Sandy becomes close with Tony, but something about him gives Remmy the creeps. In Bully Boys, both step-sisters join clubs that are not considered to be "cool...

The Unnatural World chronicles a disparate band of unlikely heroes: an effervescent mad scientist who would fertilize the seas, a pigeon obsessive bent on bringing back the extinct, a low-level government functionary in China doing his best to clean up his city, and more. These scientists, billionaires, and ordinary people are all working toward saving the best home humanity is ever likely to have.

When Markets Collide is a timely alert to the fundamental changes taking place in today's global economic and financial systems - and a call to action for investors who may fall victim to misinterpreting important signals. One of today's most respected names in finance, Mohamed El-Erian, puts recent events in their proper context, giving you the tools that can help you interpret the markets, benefit from global economic change, and navigate the risks.

Through vivid histories drawn from virtually every continent, A World Divided describes how, since the 18th century, nationalists have struggled to establish their own states that grant human rights to some people. At the same time, they have excluded others through forced assimilation, ethnic cleansing, or even genocide. From Greek rebels, American settlers, and Brazilian abolitionists in the 19th century to anticolonial Africans and Zionists in the 20th, nationalists have confronted a crucial question: Who has the "right to have rights?"

A great book for girls 9-12. Witch School Book 2 continues the story of Charlotte and all her friends at Miss Moffat's Academy for Refined Young Witches. Margaret takes revenge on Charlotte before she disappears from the school and puts Charlotte into a dangerous and frightening situation. The girls train hard for their inter-school competition against Witchery College and on the day discover that the girls from the bad witch school definitely do not share their values and belief in fair play. The School Ball with the students from the Wizard's School is a highlight in the school calendar. ...

From Hiroshima to Chernobyl, Fukushima to the growing legacy of lethal radioactive waste, humanity's struggle to conquer atomic energy is rife with secrecy, deceit, human error, blatant disregard for life, short-sighted politics, and fear. Fallout is an eye-opening odyssey through the first eight decades of this struggle and the radioactive landscapes it has left behind. We are, Pearce finds, forever torn between technological hubris and all-too-human terror about what we have created.

Witch School is a wonderful new series for girls aged 9-12. If you have already read book 1 and loved it, then this is a cheaper way to buy the rest of the series! It is available in KU as well. This is the story of a group of 12-year-old girls who are attending Miss Moffat's Academy for Young Witches, for the first time. They develop friendships, love/hate relationships, deal with bullying, fall in love, save the day, and learn how to become witches. Young girls and boys will love this book as they follow the ups and downs of these young witches.

The Perfect Book for Girls aged 9-12 who love Drama, Bullying, Boy Crushes, and Magic! Lindy is a normal 12-year-old girl who has a twin sister called Cindy. Cindy is anything BUT normal! She is a witch and her special powers come to the rescue to save the girls from embarrassment and heartache. The twin's dad is a teacher at their school - yes very awkward! But even worse, their Grandmother has fallen in love with the Principal! New students arrive from a neighboring school that suspiciously burned to the ground. Two new girls cause chaos and drama! And Cindy uses her magic irresponsibly ...

If you loved Mean Girls and wanted to know what happened to Sydney...then this is the story for you. And you get the first 3 books in this amazing new series. Hope you enjoy this exciting story for girls aged 9-12. Okay, Sydney may have burnt her parents' house down, but it was an accident. In Book 1, Sydney is sent to 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 order to be accepted, Harper puts Sydney through 9 Rule Challenges. Will Sydney conquer the ...

Books for Girls 9-12: Twins Book 3, The Truth This book.continues the suspenseful story of Casey and Ali, the two look-alike girls who find out they are identical twins and have been separated at birth. This book is probably the most exciting and emotional one of the series so far! What are the consequences of the girls' decision to swap places? Are they forced to reveal the truth and what are the repercussions if they do? Also, what is the result when both girls develop a crush on Jake Hanley, the best-looking boy in their grade? You will find out the answers to all of these questions and ...

New kids equals new potential friends...right? Twins, Tate and Kate, join Maddi's class with very mixed reactions. You see, Kate is a know-it-all and really quite painful. While Tate, her twin brother, is the opposite. He's super nice! The two new kids definitely have an impact on their classroom. Maddi can't wait to catch up with Mr. TDH. She's desperate to find out what the rest of the note said. Was it something boring and mundane, or was it the question that Maddi longed to hear? And just when Maddi's life can't seem to get any more complicated, a Japanese exchange student comes to live...

Twins Book 4: Consequences This book continues the eventful story of two identical twin girls who have finally been reunited after their separation at birth. When their decision to swap places does not go according to plan, the girls are forced to face consequences beyond their control. Things start to become very complicated, and this is not at all what they had in mind. How will they deal with what lies in their path, and what unforeseen circumstances will their choices lead to? This is another captivating story that you are sure to enjoy. It is a great book for girls, full of suspense, ...

Twins - Book 17: A New Dilemma Finally, the summer camp has come to an end, but instead of the fun finish that Casey was expecting, she is faced with more drama, thanks to the troublesome Madison.The impact of this follows Casey home where she struggles to restore her relationship with Jake. Just as she thinks she has found the answer, Ali receives a surprise phone call, and this throws the twins’ final week of summer into chaos. A dilemma of huge proportions overwhelms the twins who find themselves challenged yet again. How will they deal with this new problem and what will be the ...