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Published in association with the Canada Blanch Centre for Contemporary Spanish Studies.

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Oil, diamonds, timber, food aid - just some of the suggestions put forward as explanations for African wars in the past decade. Another set of suggestions focuses on ethnic and clan considerations. These economic and ethnic or clan explanations contend that wars are specifically not fought by states for political interests with mainly conventional military means, as originally suggested by Carl von Clausewitz in the 19th century. This study shows how alternative social organizations to the state can be viewed as political actors using war as a political instrument.

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"In this multiperspective fantasy, an apprentice witch is invited to join a powerful group of young witches, each with distinct powers and pasts, and together they try to stop a curse that plagues their town." - The New York Times The Haunting Season is here and the wolves are awake... Haelsford, Florida is a Hellmouth. Or at least, that's what Logan, a young witch struggling to control her powers, thinks as she arrives to begin the new school year at Mesmortes Coven Academy. She is immediately taken under the wing of the infamous Red Three. Iris is a deathwitch who wants nothing more than to break the town's curse; Jailah is one of the most powerful witches at the academy but her thirst for power may lead her down a dark path; and Thalia, the talented greenwitch, is on the run from her religious family and a past that still haunts her. Fear and prejudice still fuel the uneasy truce between humans and witches who are forced to work together when the Haunting Season begins and Wolves rise from the swamp to feed. With this approaching, two local boys prepare to make their first sacrifices to the witches in exchange for protection. But as they become involved with the witches' plan to end the Wolves' reign of terror once and for all, old dangers lie in wait. The cost to break the curse may be greater than any witch or human could ever know... Thrilling and atmospheric read for fans of Legendborn, This Poisoned Heart and The Vampire Academy The main cast of characters are diverse including BIPOC and LGBTQI+ characters Featuring female friendship at the heart of the book

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Utpaladeva on the Power of Action provides the first critical edition, annotated translation, and study of one of the chapters of the Recognition of the Lord, a landmark in the history of nondual Śaivism by the Utpaladeva, that were recently recovered from marginal annotations in manuscripts of other commentaries on Utpaladeva’s treatise.

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Best known for his luscious paintings of pies and ice-cream cones, American artist Wayne Thiebaud (born 1920) has been an avid and prolific draftsman since he began his career in the 1940s as an illustrator and cartoonist. This book of about ninety drawings – compiled with the full cooperation of the artist to accompany a major new exhibition at the Morgan Library & Museum – explores the wide range of Thiebaud’s production on paper, including early sketches, luminous pastels and watercolours, and charcoal drawings made in connection with his teaching. In subjects ranging from deli counters and isolated figures to dramatic views of San Francisco’s plunging streets, Thiebaud’s drawings endow the most banal, everyday scenes with a sense of poetry and nostalgia. Fully illustrated and beautifully designed, with illuminating texts, including an extensive interview with the artist, Wayne Thiebaud: Draftsman is the first major publication devoted to his lifelong engagement with drawing.

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In March 2004, a spacecraft named Rosetta and a lander named Philae set off on an unprecedented mission: to land on a comet millions of miles away. Now their story has been turned into a gorgeous non-fiction picturebook. Marvel at their incredible voyage, the sights they saw and discoveries they made, and the tense moments that had the world holding its breath. This book is a Readerful Book for Sharing. It is for an adult to read aloud to children aged 10 to 11. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: - Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical

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Text in Arabic. Join Ahmed, along with his friends, Nasser and Aisha, as they take a week-long trip around the many wonderful places in Qatar. The perfect pre-reader book for tiny tots looking to explore the community around them.

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Not all who seek death wish for it. With the help of her biological mother, Jade must get command of her powers to find the dying Tree of Life, but with her mind tormented from the aftermath of past events, Jade's present is haunted day and night. As the threat of the mysterious Order hangs over their heads, Jade, Bowen, and Finch must keep them from finding the Tree and exploiting it for what little magical power it has left. For Jade, this means sacrificing herself for the whole of humanity, but for Finch⦠He has other plans.

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At first sight, modern-day Egypt is an unruly and chaotic place: a cacophony of sounds, an overload of smells, and a swirling visual feast. Ancient church domes and medieval minarets share the same space with fast-food chains and chic air-conditioned cafe s. Egyptian society has undergone dramatic changes in recent years, yet tradition and deeply conservative views prevail. Culture Smart! Egypt explores the codes and paradoxes of Egyptian life, outlines the country' s history, and shows the forces that have shaped its sensibility. It explains the key values and attitudes, guides you through local customs and traditions, and opens a window into the private lives of Egyptians and offers advice on how to get a long with them and how to be a good guest.

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Dating, fashion, and drama: Clementine never has a dull day at the Parsons School of Design. When Clementine Liu arrives in New York City to study at the Parsons School of Design, she knows that she’s found her place. It isn’t long before she meets her fashionista soulmate, the loud and charismatic Jake, and Jonathan, a dreamy fashion photographer who turns her world upside down. Between schoolwork and glitzy fashion shows, Clementine launches a blog, Bonjour Girl, and her wit, originality, and flair quickly catapult the site to cult status. Unfortunately, this comes with a price: Clementine is faced with online abuse and public humiliation. In the midst of all the drama, she finds out that a classmate is not what she seems, and Clementine has to find a way to save both her reputation and Jake’s fashion collection.

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Flora Stormer sets off to discover a magical flower hidden deep in the rainforest - and ends up finding . . . HERSELF! A brand-new series combining the magic and adventure of Jumanji with a message celebrating difference and self-acceptance. Flora Stormer, a talented young artist with Tourette''s Syndrome, is helping her father prepare for an expedition to search for the legendary golden lotus - a plant with magical healing properties. But when her dad falls ill, Flora bravely sets sail in his place, hoping the mythical plant might save him. Equipped with her paints and a magical map, Flora treks through the rainforest, encountering dangerous animals and poisonous plants along the way. But the greatest threat she faces is from a greedy collector determined get his hands on the flower first. Can Flora and her new friends stop him from stealing the golden lotus and cursing the rainforest forever?Praise for Flora Stormer and the Golden Lotus: <

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Alysha A is an Estonian nude model with an exceptionally sweet appearance. She has long blonde hair, lovely firm breasts with slightly puffy nipples and long well-toned legs. Coupled with her angelic features and warm personality, which shines through in her photo galleries, she really is a beautiful artistic nude model, and the dream girl of many admirers all around the globe.Discover the essence of beauty through the lens of Metart, an innovator in artistic nude photography and film for over two decades. With a passion for showcasing the world's most beautiful women, Metart presents a collection of enchanting erotic models who radiate natural allure. Witness the unveiling of their beauty as they bare their souls before the camera. Immerse yourself in the world's premier destination for erotic photography and film at www.MetArt.com.

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Mila Azul is one of MetArts all-time top models, a vivacious brunette with a sweet face and huge natural breasts. The adorable Ukrainian babe takes such obvious pleasure from sharing her spectacular body, her smile bewitching as she bares her flawless ass and lets her big, beautiful breasts bounce enticingly. Her slender frame and tiny waist make those whopping natural wonders all the more astonishing. Since her first appearance in 2016 at the tender age of 19, Mila has been viewed on MetArt more than three million times, and she is frequently voted the worlds number one erotic star by its members. Her innate self-assurance and playful sex appeal are simply irresistible, whether shes dressed up in sexy lingerie, playing the charming girl-next-door, or perfectly nude. And whenever she gets naked, her dark eyes shine with such naughtiness you cant help falling a little bit in love. MetArt listet Mila Azul als eines der "Allzeit-Top-Models". Die lebhafte Brunette punktet mit süßem Gesicht und ihren natürlichen Brüsten. Die begehrenswerte ukrainische Schönheit genießt es sichtlich, Ihren Körper zu präsentieren und flirtet hemmungslos mit der Kamera. Ihr Lächeln betört uns genauso wie ihr strammer Hintern und ihre prächtigen Brüste, die mehr bieten als die übliche aristokratische Handvoll. Die gertenschlanke Figur und schmale Taille bringen diese zwei hüpfenden Wunderdinger magisch zur Geltung. Seit ihrem Debut mit 19 Jahren haben die MetArt-Freunde den Auftritt dieses antörnenden Springinsfelds mehr als 3 Millionen mal angeschaut. Und sie wird von den MetArt-Abonnenten fortwährend als weltweit bester Erotik-Star ausgezeichnet. Ihr heißer und spielerischer Sexappeal ist einfach unwiderstehlich, egal ob in Lingerie, als Girl von nebenan oder ganz nackt. Und wenn Mila frech mit ihren dunklen leuchtenden Augen schaut, dann kann man als entfernter Voyeur durchaus Regungen einer ersten Liebeswallung empfinden Wie definieren Sie Schönheit? Mit dieser Frage beschäftigt sich MetArt seit zwanzig Jahren. Als weltweit führendes Unternehmen im Bereich der künstlerischen Aktfotografie und des Films hat es sich MetArt zur Aufgabe gemacht, die bezauberndsten Mädchen zu präsentieren, die unseren Planeten zieren, wobei viele von ihnen sich zum ersten Mal vor der Kamera ausziehen. Besuchen Sie noch heute www.MetArt.com und erlangen Sie Zutritt zum grössten Erotik-Portal der Welt.

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Gorgeous brunette Dominika A has movie star looks and an exhibitionist nature. One of MetArts most popular erotic nude models, the sultry Czech sweetheart is sheer physical perfection, with golden tanned skin, a peachy bottom, perky breasts with dark nipples, and puffy labia that spread open into an enticing butterfly. A flirtatious extrovert with a radiant smile and a passionate expression in her soulful brown eyes that is sure to seduce you, she makes no secret of her powerful sensuality and her pleasure in sharing it with the world. She made her MetArt debut over a decade ago at the age of 24, and she seems to become more beautiful with every passing year, whether gloriously naked on an exotic beach or dressed up in sexy lingerie and heels to show off her long, athletic legs. No wonder her devoted fans call her Dominikaaaaaaaah! Die brunette Dominika A sieht aus wie ein Filmsternchen und besitzt eine gehörige Portion Exhibitionismus. Als eines der populärsten Models bei MetArt besticht dieser tschechische Schatz mit einem perfekten Körper, braungebrannter goldener Haut, einem wohlgeformten Hintern und vorwitzigen Brüsten. Ihre Schamlippen von ungeahnter Form öffnen sich wie ein grosser Schmetterling, so etwas Aufregendes sieht selbst der erfahrene Geniesser nicht alle Tage. Die stets flirtende Extrovertierte mit dem strahlenden Lächeln zeigt ihre hitzige Sinnlichkeit der ganzen Welt. Sie startete ihr Debut bei MetArt vor 10 Jahren im Alter von 24 und Sie wird immer begehrenswerter. Egal, ob Sie nackt an einem Südseestrand ihren Körper streckt, in sexy Wäsche oder nur in hohen Stöckelschuhen ihre langen Beine zeigt, die Fans stöhnen Dominikaaaaaaaah!

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We need other techniques on which we can draw to help pupils embed learning and make progress. After all, how can we be effectively checking progress and understanding when it is we who are doing all the talking? How can we be certain that the sea of 'attentive' faces before us is not simply contemplating lunch? The solution is here: a vast bank of exciting, engaging, practical ways to allow learners to access and understand complex topics and skills without relentlessly bending their ears. Strategies which not only prevent pupils from being passengers in lessons, but which also make progress visible to both teacher and learner. In an entertaining and practical way, Talk-Less Teaching shows you how to encourage learners' responsibility for their own progress without compromising test results or overall achievement. Discover hundreds of tried and tested practical tips for helping pupils understand difficult concepts and learn new skills without you developing lecture-laryngitis. Talk-Less Teaching was shortlisted for the ERA Education Book Award 2016.

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'The book of the summer!' BellaA somebody. A nobody.A love story waiting to be written . . .All aspiring novelist Honor has ever wanted is to be successful. It's the only way she can impress the father who abandoned her, the boyfriend who gave up on her, and the nagging voice in her head that tells her she's not good enough.Still, wanting to tell a story is not the same as having a story to tell, and Honor knows she needs to find a new source of inspiration.When she's invited to spend a summer abroad in The Hamptons, Honor realises it could be the dream setting for a book, especially when a chance encounter provides her with the perfect leading man.But blurring fact and fiction is a dangerous game, and Honor soon discovers that writing her way to success might come at the expense of her own happy ever after . . .The perfect novel to escape with:'An absolutely perfect holiday read' Heat''Funny, evocative, empowering and deliriously romantic - an absolute summer essential' Katie Marsh'A sizzling holiday romance' Cressida McLaughlin'A gorgeous summer tale' Pernielle Hughes'I adored it!' Liz Fenwick

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This book also comes as part of a pack with audio CDs: ISBN 9781406679007 Talk French (Book) has already inspired thousands of people to learn French from scratch and is great support if you're attending a French class. Whether you’re learning for business, travel or just for fun, its straightforward, step-by-step approach will ensure you’re soon able to speak French in a range of everyday situations. With specially designed activities and clear, jargon-free grammar explanations you’ll quickly develop your language skills and make genuine progress right from the start. Make real progress using the successful, proven Talk method. Develop your language skills with tips and strategies to help you learn. Practise and learn with interactive activities to support every topic. Also available: Talk French Pack (includes this book and 2 x 60-minute CDs) ISBN 9781406679007 and Talk French Complete ISBN 9781406679212 (includes this book and 2 x 60-minute CDs; Talk French 2, book and 2 x 60-minute CDs; Talk French Grammar, book). Other languages in the series: Arabic, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish www.bbcactivelanguages.com

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Shaping Modern Shanghai provides a new understanding of colonialism in China through a fresh examination of Shanghai's International Settlement. This was the site of key developments of the Republican period: economic growth, rising Chinese nationalism and Sino-Japanese conflict. Managed by the Shanghai Municipal Council (1854–1943), the International Settlement was beyond the control of the Chinese and foreign imperial governments. Jackson defines Shanghai's unique, hybrid form of colonial urban governance as transnational colonialism. The Council was both colonial in its structures and subject to colonial influence, especially from the British empire, yet autonomous in its activities and transnational in its personnel. This is the first in-depth study of how this unique body functioned on the local, national and international stages, revealing the Council's impact on the daily lives of the city's residents and its contribution to the conflicts of the period, with implications for the fields of modern Chinese and colonial history.

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LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA HISTORICAL DAGGER 2024LONGLISTED FOR THE GOLDSBORO GLASS BELL AWARD 2024 Power. History. Love. Hate. Vengeance.She will be Queen. Whatever it takes...Daughter of an ousted king. Descendant of powerful druids. Destined to take her place in history.As a child, Gruoch''s grandmother prophesies that she will one day be Queen of Alba and reclaim the lands of her Pictish kin. When, many years later, she is betrothed to Duncan, the heir-elect, the prophecy appears to come true. Determined to never to be as powerless as her parents, Gruoch leaves behind her home, her family and her friend MacBethad, and travels to the royal seat at Scone to seal her fate.But when a deadly turn of events forces Gruoch to flee Duncan and the capital, Gruoch finds herself at the mercy of an old enemy.Her hope of becoming Queen all but lost, Gruoch does what she must to survive, until she is given a choice: live a long, peaceful life but fall into obscurity, or se

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The complete guide to cooking soups and sides by our most famous cook - fully updated for the 21st-century kitchen.

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This collection addresses the potential of the European Social Charter to promote and safeguard social rights in Europe. Drawing on the expertise of the ETUI Transnational Trade Union Rights expert network from across Europe, it provides a comprehensive commentary on these fundamental rights. Taking a two part approach, it offers an in-depth legal analysis of the European Social Charter as a new social constitution for Europe, investigating first the potential of the general legal frame in which the Charter is embedded. In the second phase a series of social rights which are related to the employment relation are examined in particular in light of the jurisprudence of the European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR), to demonstrate the crucial but difficult role of the Charter's supervisory bodies to secure the respect and promotion of social rights and national level, bearing in mind the reciprocal influence of other international social rights instruments. This examination is timely, given the pressure exerted on those rights during the recent period of economic crisis. Furthermore, in the light of the predominantly economic vision of Europe, such analysis is crucial. The collection is aimed at stimulating academic scrutiny and raising awareness amongst practitioners and trade unions about this important and equally necessary anchor of the social dimension of Europe in legal and political practice.

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A Welsh adaptation by Elidir Jones of The Beast and the Bethany: Revenge of the Beast by Jack Meggitt-Phillips.

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At long last community interpreters are coming into their own as professionals in various parts of the world. At the same time, the complexity of their practice has been thrown into sharp relief. In this thought-provoking volume of selected papers from the third Critical Link conference held in 2001 (Montreal), we see a profession that is carving out a place for itself amid political adversity, economic constraints and a host of historical and cultural conditions. Community interpreters are learning to work better with governments, courts, police, psychologists, doctors, patients, refugees, violent offenders, and human rights missions in war-torn countries. From First Peoples to minority language speakers to former refugees and members of the Deaf community, interpreters are seeking out the training, legal protection and credentials they need. They are standing up to be counted in surveys, reaping the fruits of specialization and contributing to salient academic discussions on language, communication and translation studies.

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