Since 1991, the eyes of the world have been on the economic growth and development of the states that formerly made up the Soviet Union. Looking at Belarus\'s industrial structure, economic growth, and economic prospects, this edited collection analyses why Belarus is considered ahead of many of its neighbour states in terms of human development. Looking across both medium- and long-term economic

An orphan out to find the truth within a warped religion turns his poetry into prayer--a prayer that awakens a cursed girl hungry for revenge. Centuries after a miracle vanquished Tresttato\'s monsters and turned the soldiers fighting them to stone, Milo lovingly tends to the statues of those who protected the city. Raised with devout templars and scholars, autistic temple ward Milo wants nothing more

Provides a guide to modern practical masonry, based on drawings. Organized in three sections, this work includes chapters on construction details; methods of working particular structural shapes; both basic and advanced geometry and

540 flashcards to prepare the official Cambridge exam.The flashcards are based on all the topics of the B1 Speaking exam.These flashcards are perfect to teach if you are a teacher.They are also perfect to learn/practise if you are a student.Large format book.The back of each printed page is blank to allow to cut each flashcard.3 extra pages to create your own

A study of the 100,000-year-old spiritual science of ancient Egypt - Examines the metaphysical structure of our universe as seen by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Celts, showing that each is based on the same central concepts from time immemorial - Reveals that the ancient Egyptians believed in reincarnation and a spiritual evolutionary process - Explains the connections between the movements of

Widely considered the go-to reference--and now extensively revised with over 65% new material--this authoritative handbook surveys the landscape of current knowledge on psychopathy and addresses essential clinical and applied topics. Leading researchers explore major theoretical models; symptomatology and diagnostic subtypes; assessment methods; developmental pathways; and causal influences, from genes

All the significant stories of the Old and New Testaments to the book of Acts are retold in clear, simple language which children understand. The stories may be read as individual stories, yet they form a continuous narrative which closely follows the \'one story\' of God and his people contained in the whole Bible. A hardback edition is also available at 9.99 (ISBN: 0 7459 1939

An annotated edition of \"Lolita\". It attempts to elaborate on the verbal textures and show how they contribute to the novel\'s overall meaning. It also provides observations on the novel\'s artifice, games and verbal

There\'s room on the broom for everyone with this wonderful play adaptation of the classic picture

\'As we contemplate the coming months, not knowing when we can breathe again, it\'s worth thinking about how already the foundations have been laid for whatever new opportunities God has for us on the far side of this crisis.\'Rowan Williams offers these words of wisdom and many more in Candles in the Dark. This powerful and timely book brings together the 26 weekly Christian meditations originally

Geri Scazzero knew there was something desperately wrong with her life. She felt like a single parent raising her four young daughters alone. She finally told her husband, \"I quit,\" and left the thriving church he pastored, beginning a journey that transformed her and her marriage for the better.In this eight-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Geri provides you a way out

S&S is delighted to welcome the internationally bestselling author Martin Cruz Smith, the original master of the global

Rama and Sita live happily in the forest until Sita is abducted by the demon king Ravana. Can Rama rescue her - and who is the little white monkey who offers to

The second edition is fully revised, expanded, and comprehensively updated with the most current knowledge about the full array of mental health issues seen in animals. Written by key opinion leaders, internationally-recognized experts and specialists, it is comprehensive, covering basic principles to mental wellness, emotional distress, suffering and mental illness, through to measurement and treatment.

Let sauce be your secret weapon in the kitchen with this unique new cookbook from America\'s Test Kitchen. From dolloping on vegetables to drizzling on steak, simmering up curries, and stir-frying noodles, instantly make everything you cook taste better with hundreds of flavorful, modern sauces paired with easy recipes that put them to use in creative, inspired ways. Many home cooks find sauces to

The scene was set for a classic Western showdown. On a dusty main street, a sheriff backed by townspeople faced down a gang of heavily armed hired gunslingers. Tension rose, hard words were exchanged, and someone drew first. A few minutes later 10 men were dead or dying, and several more suffered gunshot wounds. The hired guns, those that remained on their feet that is, fled. But this was not a shoot-out

Fat City is a vivid novel of allegiance and defeat, of the potent promise of the good life and the desperation and drink that waylay those whom it eludes. Stockton, California, is the setting: the Lido Gym, the Hotel Coma, Main Street lunchrooms and dingy bars, days like long twilights in houses obscured by untrimmed shrubs and black walnut trees. When two men meet in the ring--the retired boxer Billy

A new approach to the challenges surrounding artificial intelligence that argues for assessing AI actions as if they came from a human being Every day we are confronted with ethical challenges arising from machine-mediated decision-making. Is the facial recognition software used by an agency fair? When algorithms determine questions of justice, finance, health, and defense, are the decisions proportionate,