A remarkable and gripping story about one refugee boy on a desperate journey from Afghanistan, and the Australian boy who befriends himEach step becomes a heartbeat and I feel the distance between Omed and me closing. I remember when I first met him--when he had showed me what bravery meant. How he had stood up for what he believed. In the end that had been his undoing. This compelling story of two

\"The Only Investment Guide You\'ll Ever Need . . . actually lives up to its name.\" -- Los Angeles Times \"So full of tips and angles that only a booby or a billionaire could not benefit.\" -- New York Times For nearly forty years, The Only Investment Guide You\'ll Ever Need has been a favorite finance guide, earning the allegiance of more than a million readers across America. This completely updated

Best known for his elaborately choreographed, large-scale photographs, Gregory Crewdson is one of the most exciting and important artists working today. The images that comprise Crewdson\'s new series, \"Beneath the Roses,\" take place in the homes, streets, and forests of unnamed small towns. The photographs portray emotionally charged moments of seemingly ordinary individuals caught in ambiguous

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series comes the steamy conclusion to Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy. Two curses. One prophecy. A reckoning all have feared. And a love more powerful than fate. All hail the king and queen of Hell. Emilia is reeling from a shocking discovery about her sister, Vittoria. But before she faces the demons of her past, Emilia yearns

Norfolk has many places of interest connected with its diverse and sometimes bloody past. This book explores locations around the county linked with historical figures and major events. Houses, monuments and statues are associated with the likes of Lord Nelson, Nurse Edith Cavell, Anna Sewell, Howard Carter, Pocahontas, Julian of Norwich and many others. And there are many places connected with major

We are living in a world in which the existence of risk is constantly debated, misinformation and disinformation are rife and spread quickly and easily through online media, and where governments and institutions continue to avoid taking decisive action even when there is general agreement that a serious threat exists. Understanding how people, social groups and social organizations understand, respond

This was the first philosophy textbook in moral psychology, introducing students to a range of philosophical topics and debates. This new edition includes a chapter on the question of whether morality is innate or learned. The bulleted summaries, study questions, and lists for further readings have been

More all-new, in-continuity tales set in the X-Men\'s legendary past! First, writer Roy Thomas returns to bridge the gap between his 1960s run and the team-redefining GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1! Discover Wolverine\'s government missions before his recruitment by Professor X -- including unrevealed details of his battle with the Hulk, an early encounter with the X-Men and a secret behind his iconic costume!

Western culture has a long and fraught history of cultural appropriation, a history that has particular resonance within performance practice. Patrice Pavis asks what is at stake politically and aesthetically when cultures meet at the crossroads of theatre.? A series of major recent productions are analysed, including Peter Brook\'s Mahabharata, Cixous/Mnouchkine\'s Indiande, and Barba\'s Faust. These

You don\'t need to be a math whiz to enjoy a great sudoku puzzle Sharpen your mind and have some fun with this great collection of sudokus, including over 540 challenges across four difficulty levels (Warm-Up, Challenging, Tough, and the ultimate Samurai Sudoku ) A must-have for all Sudoku enthusiasts. OVER 500 PUZZLES & SOLUTIONS: Hours of fun and entertainment to enjoy VARIETY OF LEVELS: From

Author Brad Warner (Hardcore Zen, Sit Down and Shut Up, Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate, and Sex, Sin, and Zen) revisits seventeen of his earlier essays on topics ranging from vegetarianism to punk rock, working for Japanese monster movie makers, and the art of Zen writing, complete with all-new analyses, introduction and

In this book you will learn why coconut oil is considered the world\'s most powerful superfood and how it can protect you against heart disease, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer\'s, infectious illnesses, and many other common ailments. You will also learn about the amazing health benefits of coconut meat, milk, and water. Includes an extensive A to Z reference with complete details on how to use coconut

Find out why you should start intermittent fasting today Learn the Spartan approach to an ancient way of staying healthy and living longer.Intermittent fasting is a trendy subject today, but it has been part of human civilization in different forms for thousands of years. The Spartans were one of these cultures that used intermittent fasting as part of their lifestyle to live life to its fullest. The

Training Secrets of the World\'s Greatest Footballers is a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to perform at the highest level.Looking at every area of the game and with exclusive contributions from elite players, leading coaches and sports scientists from the world\'s leading clubs--including Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea, Paris St Germain and Bayern Munich--this expert guide

February 1460. In the bitter dawn of a winter\'s morning, a young man and a woman escape from a priory. In fear of their lives, they are forced to flee across a land ravaged by

Offers a snapshot of Britain in the 1860s. This is a facsimile of the actual book, often referred to as \"Bradshaw\'s Guide\", that inspired the \"Great British Railway Journeys\" television series, and is possibly the only surviving example of the 1863

A love letter to the beautiful city of Lviv, by the author of Death and the Penguin and Grey