This book explores far-right authoritarian and exclusionary interpretations of environmental crises that are gaining traction globally.While research on the political ecology of the far right has grown substantially over the last decade, it has largely focused on ‘Western’, especially European, actors and contexts. As far-right ideas increasingly circulate worldwide, there is an urgent need to ‘provincialize Europe’ and approach current developments from a global perspective. This ...

From the author of Echo Loba, Loba Echo comes another thought-provoking blend of memoir, science, and cultural history.Dive into a mesmerizing exploration of the ocean's depths and the intricate web of life it sustains. Red Sky in the Morning is more than just a book; it's a journey into the heart of our planet's most vital ecosystem. With lyrical prose and keen insight, the author blends personal stories, scientific research, and Indigenous wisdo...

He promised her his whole life. Then he died with his mistress. But his lies stayed alive.Anna and James. Their first meeting seemed fortuitous. On the tail end of a bad date, Anna fell for the handsome bartender in the tiny town tucked amid New York’s Finger Lakes. And James fell for her.But only days into their romance, Anna found James entangled with another woman. One he is tied to indelibly. Still, he promised Anna his faithfulness. He promised her the...

Cultivate a purposeful school culture and climate to unlock every student′s learning potentialIt′s tempting to fall for quick educational fixes instead of doing deep sustainable work, but, as school leaders, you know that creating spaces where every student and teacher feels valued and ready to learn is both a rewarding journey and the ultimate goal. Grounded in Visible Learning research, this guidebook helps you tackle school improvement planning by focusing on wh...

Ella has always believed she knows who she is.But when she learns she was adopted, a desperate search for answers leads her to a forgotten photograph, a troubled past, and a stranger she never expected to trust.Journalist Chase Walker has spent years chasing missing-person cases, haunted by a tragedy he couldn't prevent. When Ella's search for her biological family crosses paths with an unsolved child abduction that has haunted him for decades, he becomes convinced the two ...

Hilda Ihben grew up on a farm in East Frisia. After losing her father at a very young age, she later moved away from the farm with her mother to live with her mother's new partner. Now eighteen, Hilda experiences her first crush; what starts as a fleeting infatuation slowly turns into something more. Jurino Pollmann is twenty years old and the youngest of three brothers; he lives with his family on a dairy farm in Großheide. Hilda and Jurino find each other and eventually discover that the...

She grew up in a family where secrets ruled the atmosphere, distorting everything they touched. What felt "normal" from the inside was a slow breakdown of truth, safety, and self-worth. In a home where affection came in unpredictable bursts and honesty carried consequences, she learned early to make herself small. With a narcissistic alcoholic parent shaping the chaos, her needs became "too much," her feelings inconvenient, and her unspoken role was to absorb the emotional fallout no one e...

This brief addresses the urgent global challenge of politically, religiously, ethnically, and other ideologically motivated extremism and violent radicalization. It critically examines the effectiveness of existing psychosocial prevention strategies and provides insights into resilience against extremism. Drawing on research from 31 countries and the evaluation of l prevention programs, the book offers a comprehensive look at how psychosocial programs can reduce radicalization. The volume ...

“Mbona is a Zulu word meaning ‘I see’.Mbona Private Nature Reserve is a glorious slice of paradise nestled in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands, South Africa, which I have the privilege to call home.These stories, which were gathered over many years of living on Mbona, were originally intended to be a podcast, but then I decided to compile them into this audiobook.Herein I share moments, experiences, events, and memories. I’m sure those who know Mbona will relate to much t...

Strong Bridges is a book about a contradiction and the opportunity it offers. For decades, social network theory has drawn its maps of advantage from the idea that brokers sit astride structural holes, reaping value from weak ties that bridge disconnected worlds. But what if some of those bridges are not weak? What if the real advantage lies not just in structure, but in trust forged in interpersonal history regardless of structure? This is the puzzle Strong Bridges takes...

Exploring how Russia and Turkey have shaped the contestation of democracy across South-Eastern Europe and Eurasia over the past two decades, Sonja Katharina Schiffers examines the pivotal role of gatekeeper elites in Georgia and Bosnia, how their choices enable or resist authoritarian and illiberal external influence, and assesses the counterpressure exerted by the EU and US.Drawing on nearly one hundred exclusive interviews, this book offers a detailed account of Russian and Turki...

Sacha has just enjoyed a lovely birthday celebration, courtesy of her devoted husband, Steven. After he falls asleep, she opens an envelope attached to a gift. Inside is an unsigned love poem. The box holds a King James Bible and a heart pendant. After Sacha realizes the gifts are from Steven, she knows that if he will give her another chance, she can love him again. But what he does not know is that Sacha has already committed the ultimate betrayal behind his back. As she travels back in ...