In this riveting novel, two boys discover the true meaning of family and the sacrifices it requires.Two-time Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt delivers the shattering story of Joseph, a father at thirteen, who has never seen his daughter, Jupiter. After spending time in a juvenile facility, he\'s placed with a foster family on a farm in rural Maine. Here Joseph, damaged and withdrawn, meets twelve-year-old

Contrary to the claims made by neoliberal governments and mainstream academics, this book argues that the huge increase in trade in recent decades has not made the world a fairer place: instead, the age of globalization has become a time of mass migration caused by increasing global inequality. The theory of unequal exchange challenges the free trade doctrine, claiming that transfers of value from

Written by topic experts, this new edition of Farr\'s Physics for Medical Imaging is designed specifically for trainee radiologists preparing for the physics component of their FRCR exams. The book effectively explains the principles and techniques behind the most common forms of medical imaging, including X-ray, CT, ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, and fluoroscopy. Trainee radiologists and radiographers

18-year-old Bobby Kemp got to the \'60s in time alright, no further than Leeds, and remembered all of it. What a year: school out and passed the 11+. So, being a white-collar worker for the council is his future. A steady job then, set for life. A steady girl, engagement, marriage, kids, house, car, pension. But steady on, is that all? He hasn\'t done anything, yet. His feeble rites of passage - steady

A chilling, unforgettable collection of crime stories, from one of Germany\'s most prominent criminal defence lawyers and \'one of the most distinctive voices in European literature\' (Daily

Based on the classic folk song made famous by a beloved trio of children\'s entertainers, this board book is best sung aloud! \"Skinnamarink\" is a timeless anthem of love and inclusion. What does \"skinnamarink\" mean? You may not find its definition in a dictionary, but the meaning is clear to the generations of children who sang along: friendship, happiness, sharing, community and, ultimately, love.

Come take a journey into this romantic thriller of sex, lies, and betrayal, and see if Insatiable Love won\'t have you second-guessing your own sense of trust--especially if your wants overshadow your needs. Latavia Carter can\'t face the present because she\'s stuck in her past. Lies, secrets, and infidelity have caused her life to spiral out of control. But is it her fault? How can it be, when just

IT HAD ALL GONE TO HELL SO QUICKLY...Wilson shot a glance over his right shoulder at San Ram n. In addition to the blinking of anti-aircraft artillery guns, he could see clouds of smoke on the field from the numerous Slash hits. Breathing through his mouth, he concentrated on getting fast and maintaining a slight climb. Bright fireballs of AAA shot by him in groups of three and four, orderly trails

Presents accessible, translated selections from the writings of fifteen major Catholic Enlightenment authors, including women, priests, lay intellectuals, and bishops. The purpose is to provide students, scholars, and interested non-specialists with a single point of departure to delve into the primary sources of the Catholic

Many a Westerner has had a cross-cultural experience of honor and shame. First there are those stuttering moments in the new social landscape. Then after missed cues and social bruises comes the revelation that this culture--indeed much of the world--runs on an honor-shame operating system. When Western individualism and its introspective conscience fails to engage cultural gears, how can we shift

The book guides the student through the research process relevant to the completion of a social work

In response to changes in the workforce, scholars are calling for mentoring that is more fluid, flexible, and responsive to the needs of diverse groups of individuals, whether culturally (Kochan & Pascarelli, 2012; Kochan, Searby, George, & Mitchell Edge, 2015) or intergenerationally (Thorpe, 2012) diverse. With these changes, there are greater demands for intergenerational and intercultural collaboration

How would it feel to build a massively successful network marketing business from a place where you feel supported, energized, and connected to your feminine pleasure and power? If the business you\'ve built has you feeling burned out, alone, and exhausted instead of successful and free, it can seem like that dream is no longer achievable. But it is. Dr. Erin Pollinger is proof of that. At one point,

Winner of the CWA Crime Awards Silver DaggerTwo men lie in a welter of blood in the vestry of St Matthew\'s Church, Paddington, thier throats brutally

Highlights of this fully revised and updated guide are the magnificent medieval fortresses of Warwick and Kenilworth Castles, but this county is also home to some of the most significant developments of England\'s postwar modern architecture, notably the rebuilt city center of Coventry destroyed in the Blitz. Leamington Spa has fine terraces of the Regency period but most famous of all is the market

From about 2000 BCE onward, Egypt served as an important nexus for cultural exchange in the eastern Mediterranean, importing and exporting not just wares but also new artistic techniques and styles. Egyptian, Greek, and Roman craftsmen imitated one another\'s work, creating cultural and artistic hybrids that transcended a single tradition. Yet in spite of the remarkable artistic production that resulted

The Newbery Award-winning author of Catherine, Called Birdy and The Midwife\'s Apprentice tells a heartfelt and humorous story of WWII on the homefront. Millie McGonigle lives in sunny California, where her days are filled with beach and surf. It should be perfect--but times are tough. Hitler is attacking Europe and it looks like the United States may be going to war. Food is rationed and money is

A fascinating look at the lives of twenty rebels and rule-breakers throughout history and what made their contributions to society--in science, politics, art, and more--transformative. By the author and host of the popular Unruly Figures Substack newsletter and podcast. Unruly Figures gives you access to the lives and often untold stories of twenty of history\'s most fascinating individuals. Of all

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press\'s Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Conflicts about space and access to resources have shaped queer histories from at least 1965 to the present. As spaces associated with middle-class homosexuality enter mainstream urbanity in the United States, cultural assimilation