A new volume of the near-future satire that\'s \"simultaneously infuriating and hysterically funny in its indictment of not just the 1%, but of the people--and the economic system--that enable them\" (Comics Beat). From acclaimed writer/artist team Mark Russell and Steve Pugh. Billionaire Island, tax-free, unregulated hideaway of the richest people on Earth, is no more! Two years after its fall, the

The tourism, hospitality and events industries comprise one of the largest and most diverse workforces in the world, creating high demand for graduates with strong technical and managerial competencies. Case-based learning encourages students to think, understand, and apply the concepts and theories they\'re taught into practical, everyday situations faced in the world of work. Providing a broad selection

The second in a series of pony tales packed with expert advice from Olympic Medallist and Grand Slam Champion, Pippa Funnell. With her horse-whispering skills, it\'s not long before Tilly knows how to help an injured racehorse. For

A tale of mystery, revenge and intrigue on the streets of a magical

This book evaluates the local impacts and legacies of the Olympics in Rio by comparing Rio2016 with other Olympic experiences and evaluating the ways in which the Games served the city. The 2016 Rio Olympic Games took place in a scenario of enormous economic challenges and persistent inequalities. In contrast to all previous Olympic experiences, Brazil faced its worst economic recession ever recorded

This exquisite deck by popular artist Jody Bergsma presents 44 over-sized cards with inspirational images and affirmations.The deck is accompanied by an illustrated 28-page booklet, which provides gentle, yet powerful messages. Choose a single card for daily inspiration or use one of the multiple-card spreads to explore questions and visualize outcomes. Together, the Empowerment Cards and the insightful

The fourth atmospheric crime thriller in the Daniel Leicester series, set in the beautiful Italian city of Bologna. Perfect for fans of Donna Leon, Michael Dibdin and Philip Gwynne

This book provides the first systematic overview of the theoretical, empirical, clinical, and police issues related to sexual murderers and murder. Bringing together leading researchers, theoreticians, and practitioners from across eight different countries, this is a truly international collaboration and an essential reference text for students, researchers, and professionals interested in sexual

This book offers a much-needed reframing of food discourse by presenting alternative ways of thinking about the changing politics of food, eating, and nutrition. It examines critical epistemological questions of how food knowledge comes to be shaped and why we see pendulum swings when it comes to the question of what to eat.As food facts peak and peril in the face of conflicting dietary advice and

Revised, updated and expanded edition of The Very Easy Guide to Using Your Sewing Machine, featuring three new projects. Learn from the expert how to get up and running with a basic sewing machine, then build your skills and make 12 beautiful

This wide-ranging book is the first to examine one of the most significant and characteristic features of modern medicine - specialization - in historical and comparative context. Based on research in three languages, it traces the origins of modern medical specialization to 1830s Paris and examines its spread to Germany, Britain, and the US, showing how it evolved from an outgrowth of academic teaching

Two parables that have become firmly lodged in popular consciousness and affection are the parable of the Good Samaritan and the parable of the Prodigal Son. These simple but subversive tales have had a significant impact historically on shaping the spiritual, aesthetic, moral, and legal traditions of Western civilization, and their capacity to inform debate on a wide range of moral and social issues

When Edith was stillborn without warning, Jonny and Joanna were stunned and confused. Why wasn\'t anyone talking about baby loss? Where could they turn for help? Who would answer their burning questions? One in in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage; one in 200 in stillbirth. And yet, while the church offers resources to cope with suffering generally, there is often an echoing silence when it comes

As part of \"China\'s south,\" Southeast Asia has historically assumed a peripheral position when juxtaposed against the power of the Chinese state. In the existing scholarly literature, the power asymmetry is reflected in the ostensible bias where most studies are about China\'s presence in or engagement with Southeast Asia rather than the reverse; studies on the presence or influence of Southeast

A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy of fake dating, family politics and festive mayhem from the bestselling author of The

This book guides readers by gradual steps through the central concepts and debates in the philosophy of science. Using concrete examples from the history of science, Kent W. Staley shows how seemingly abstract philosophical issues are relevant to important aspects of scientific practice. Structured in two parts, the book first tackles the central concepts of the philosophy of science, such as the problem

This isn\'t a new book, but its a very important one -- arguably, even more important right now. Moral Man and Immoral Society attempts to explain why individuals can be good, but once they\'re clustered together into groups, societies can commit terrible actions. In my opinion, it should be required reading, if only as a reminder not to lose hope in humanity. And after the recent Supreme Court decision(s),