The Eisner Award-winning story about a student figuring out radical politics in a messy worldSophie is young and queer and into feminist theory. She decides to study abroad, choosing Paris for no firm reason beyond liking French comics. Feeling a bit lonely and out of place, she\'s desperate for community and a sense of belonging. She stumbles into what/who she\'s looking for when she meets Zena. An

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Romanov Sisters and Caught in the Revolution, The Last Days of the Romanovs is Helen Rappaport\'s riveting, moment-by-moment account of the last fourteen days of the Russian Imperial family. \"The brutal 1918 massacre of the Romanov family may be familiar, but in Russian scholar Rappaport\'s hands, the tale becomes as shocking and immediate as a thriller.

In 1519, the Conquistador Hern n Cort s landed on the mainland of the Americas. His quest to serve God, win gold, and achieve glory drove him into the heartland of what is now Mexico, where no European had ever set foot before. He marched towards to the majestic city of Tenochtitlan, floating like a jewel in the midst of Lake Texcoco. This encounter brought together cultures that had hitherto evolved

\'I get asked these questions all the time . . . so I decided to make a book crammed full of my best advice to help you Draw Some Awesome.\' International award-winning illustrator Donovan Bixley takes you from simple line drawings and inspiring ideas, to draw character design, drawing exercises, composition and more! How can you get started drawing? International award-winning illustrator Donovan

Whether writing of the Alps, the high seas, or the North Pole, Fergus Fleming has won acclaim as one of today\'s most vivid and engaging historians of adventure and exploration. The Sword and the Cross takes us to the Sahara at the end of the nineteenth century, when France had designs on a hostile wilderness dominated by deadly Tuareg nomads.Two fanatical adventurers, Charles de Foucauld and Henri

An Atlas of Lost Kingdoms takes young explorers on a quest to discover legendary lost worlds from a variety of different cultures spanning the

The nation-state is a double sleight of hand, naturalizing both the nation and the state encompassing it. No such naturalization is possible in multinational states. To explain why these countries experience political crises that bring their very existence into question, standard accounts point to conflicts over resources, security, and power. This book turns the spotlight on institutional symbolism.When

Touchstone, together with Viewpoint, is a six-level English program based on research from the Cambridge English Corpus. Touchstone Second Edition Workbook, Level 4A provides practice of the language studied in Units 1-6 of the Student\'s Book. Activities can be used for homework or in

Athletes Who Rock! shares the inspiring backstories of 15 individuals who have achieved the near-impossible: success in the ultra-competitive worlds of pro sports and music. Although their lives are a dream for many, few have understood what it takes to break through in both fields.Enhanced by dozens of intimate photos, this dynamic collection of in-depth interviews provides accounts from star talents

In 1789, Jedidiah Morse described Newport and its environs as the \"Eden of America\" in the First Geography of the United States. America\'s Eden: Newport Landscapes through the Ages builds on this legendary image of a centuries-old paradise, and establishes Newport as a cultural landscape of national significance.The comprehensive history from European settlement to the present day is illustrated

Experience the delight--and hard work--of adopting a pet in this Scholastic Level 1 Reader from the creators of the beloved Bob Books learn-to-read phonics box sets, perfect for reading alongside the Stage 3 Bob Books box sets, or for any child reading at Guided Reading Level G.Jack and Anna want a puppy. A puppy will be fun! They adopt a little brown dog at the animal shelter and name him Buddy. Buddy

Bub, everyone\'s favorite pug, and his human, Bella, are back in their fourth Branches chapter book Pick a book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic\'s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books

This comprehensive collection of carefully edited documents-speeches, treaties, statements, and articles-traces the rise and fall of the Cold War. The sources follow the Cold War from its roots in East-West tensions at the end of World War II to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Set in historical context by the editors\' concise introductions and followed by thoughtful discussion questions,

The Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller. Two women, centuries apart. Linked in a place haunted by its history . .

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Current techniques for studying biological macromolecules and their interactions are based on the application of physical methods, ranging from classical thermodynamics to more recently developed techniques for the detection and manipulation of single molecules. Reflecting the advances made in biophysics research over the past decade, and now including a new section on medical imaging, this new edition

The philosophy of CLB, Inspired by Place, permeates all the firm\'s design work, from public projects to bespoke homes. Their portfolio projects -- timeless, thoughtful, distinct, and beautiful -- are examples of how to tread softly on the land in some of the world\'s most iconic landscapes. They introduce a new approach to form and materiality in a region where the design world is often limited by

Fun, sexy and hilarious, Witch You Weren\'t Here is the wickedly charming romcom full of spells, mischief and

The first comprehensive book from the acclaimed artist, featuring a decade\'s worth of astonishing and intimate watercolors as well as essays by Audrey Wollen, L.D. Deutsch, and Mark Iosifescu.Over the past decade, artist Emma Kohlmann has harnessed the expressive possibilities of watercolor to develop an astonishing and intimate practice. In the resounding fluidity of her paintings, Kohlmann maps