Global Englishes

Do you want to learn how to speak conversational Bosnian but you have no clue where to start? Or perhaps you've dabbled with Bosnian language learning in the past but could use a refresher? If any of these sound like you, then this audiobook is just for you.

Discover the secrets to youth soccer success with our comprehensive guide. Explore the differences between youth soccer training in the US and the rest of the world, and learn how to elevate your game. From grassroots to glory, this book examines innovative training techniques, emerging trends, and the vital role of parents and supportive environments. Delve into topics like player development, holistic well-being, technological advancements, and inclusivity. Uncover the future of youth soccer through data-driven insights and international collaborations. Don't miss this opportunity to gain...

Experts believe that Brazil, the world's fifth largest country and its seventh largest economy, will be one of the most important global powers by the year 2030. Yet far more attention has been paid to the other rising behemoths: Russia, India, and China. Often ignored and underappreciated, Brazil, according to renowned, award-winning journalist Michael Reid, has finally begun to live up to its potential but faces important challenges before it becomes a nation of substantial global significance.

The doomsday virus first appeared in China’s wet markets and quickly swept around the globe. Everyone expected it would be deadly. No one conceived it would end the world. Billions died, governments ceased to function and social order collapsed. On the brink of extinction, one of the last operating infectious disease laboratories created a vaccine using the blood serum from a gray wolf. It worked, saving countless lives. But the doomsday virus proved more stealthy than anyone expected. Concealed in the infected’s DNA, the virus used the vaccine to transform its host. Now the fight for ...

Are you curious about the quantum world but overwhelmed by tough words and complex equations? Make this your first book on quantum—your guide to understanding the universe’s most mysterious topics, from waves and light to space, nature, and even consciousness!

Mimi is a "waste girl". A member of the lowest caste on Silicon Isle, located off China’s southeastern coast, and home to the world’s largest electronic waste recycling center. There, thousands of miles from home, Mimi struggles to earn a living for her family and dreams of a better life. Luo Jincheng is the head of one of three clans who run the island, a role passed down from his father and grandfather before him. As the government enforces tighter restrictions, Luo in turn tightens the reins on the waste workers in his employ. Ruthlessness is his means of survival.

Managers want to know how to lead virtually, how to keep their teams motivated, and how to keep employees productive. Providing compelling, evidence-based answers to these issues, Remote Work Revolution is essential for navigating the enduring challenges teams and managers face. Filled with specific actionable steps and interactive tools, this timely book will help team members deliver results previously out of reach. Employees will be able to break through routine norms to successfully use remote work to benefit themselves, their groups, and ultimately their organizations.

As one of the nation’s leading anti-poverty organizers and moral voices, Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis explores the largely untold history of poor people’s movements in the United States and traces her own journey through some of the most significant anti-poverty struggles of the past thirty years. In this book, Theoharis introduces us to the people leading the movement to end poverty.

In this "meticulously researched" account (New York Times Book Review), a Pulitzer Prize-winning author examines the dangers of a failing public health system unequipped to handle large-scale global risks like a coronavirus pandemic.

Currency wars are one of the most destructive and feared outcomes in international economics. At best, they result in countries stealing growth from their trading partners. At worst, they degenerate into inflation, recession and real violence. Author James Rickards concludes that currency wars are as problematic now as they were in 1971 when President Nixon took the dollar off the gold standard. Headlines about the debasement of the dollar, bailouts in Europe and Chinese and currency manipulation are all indicators that we're entering an even more dangerous phase.

🌍🍴 Dive into the wonders of world cuisine with your air fryer - infuse your meals with bold flavors and exciting dishes you never thought possible, even if you are short on time. Does your hectic schedule keep you from exploring diverse cuisines? Are you stuck in a cooking rut, preparing the same meals repeatedly? Do you crave the vibrant, mouthwatering dishes from various cultures but feel daunted by intricate recipes? 💡✈️ If you answered, "yes," to any of these, buckle up! 🌍🍽️ Ethan Ramsey is an acclaimed chef and innovative cookbook author, renowned for transforming ...

A groundbreaking chronicle of the birth - and death - of a pair of jeans, that exposes the fractures in our global supply chains, and our relationships to each other, ourselves, and the planet.

In How the World Thinks, Julian Baggini travels the globe to provide a hugely wide-ranging map of human thought. He shows us how distinct branches of philosophy flowered simultaneously in China, India and Ancient Greece, growing from local myths and stories - and how contemporary cultural attitudes, with particular attention to the West, East Asia, the Muslim World and Africa, have developed out of the philosophical histories of their regions.

Elizabeth Arden was a household name on six continents and a millionaire several times over before her death in 1966. Arden counted British royalty and social elites from the overlapping worlds of New York, Hollywood, London, and Paris among her clients. She revolutionized skin care and cosmetics, making it acceptable for all women to embrace glamour and wear makeup—not just actresses and prostitutes. She created a successful international business empire before women gained the vote and at a time when virtually no woman owned or ran a national company.

This first full-length book on phenomenology and anthroposophy examines the problems of crossing from Husserl's technique of directly viewing concepts and essences to the full experience of crossing the threshold by means of spiritualizing thinking in the anthroposophical sense. It covers all of the places where Steiner mentions Husserl in his collected works and the early part of the book functions as an introduction to Husserl's phenomenology for the general reader. It demonstrates how to begin in everyday consciousness and then pass into the realm of viewing ideas or essences following ...

This work offers a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the main concepts, theories, and policies that shape the global economy. Structured in six parts, it explores from the fundamentals of macroeconomics to advanced topics such as secular stagnation, financial crises, and the challenges of contemporary economic policies.

Dive into the mesmerizing intersection of chemical engineering and medicine with "Molecular Architects," a transformative eBook that offers a comprehensive exploration of how these two disciplines converge to forge new frontiers in medical innovation. This pioneering text delves into the heart of pharmaceutical and biotechnological advancements, showcasing the groundbreaking work of chemical engineers in developing life-saving drugs, advanced therapies, and cutting-edge diagnostic tools. From the historical evolution of chemical engineering's role in medicine to the ultra-modern advances in...

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the enigmatic world of cryptids with The Worldwide Search for Bigfoot: Uncovering Sasquatch, Yeti, and Their Global Counterparts by Ricardo D. Rebelo, a renowned cryptozoologist and author of six bestselling cryptid books on Amazon. This captivating exploration delves into the legends, sightings, and scientific investigations surrounding elusive creatures such as Bigfoot, the Yeti, and their global counterparts. Drawing from historical accounts, cultural narratives, and cutting-edge research, Rebelo provides a balanced perspective that bridges ...

In Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, biologist Thor Hanson tells the remarkable story of how plants and animals are responding to climate change: adjusting, evolving, and sometimes dying out. Anole lizards have grown larger toe pads, to grip more tightly in frequent hurricanes. Warm waters cause the development of Humboldt squid to alter so dramatically that fishermen mistake them for different species. Brown pelicans move north, and long-spined sea urchins south, to find cooler homes.

Virtually everyone would agree that Leonardo da Vinci was the most important artist of the High Renaissance. It was Leonardo who singlehandedly created the defining features of Western art: a realism based on subtle shading; depth using atmospheric effects; and dramatic contrasts between light and dark.