The idea that we should 'do something' to help those suffering in far-off places is the main impulse driving those who care about human rights. Yet from Kosovo to Iraq, military interventions have gone disastrously wrong. The Thin Blue Line describes how in the last twenty years humanitarianism has emerged as a multibillion-dollar industry that has played a leading role in defining humanitarian crises, and shaping the foreign policy of Western governments and the United Nations. D...

«In this excellent, readable and important study,　Curran reveals a rich vein of migrants who went to ply their trade as soccer players in the USA. This textured study illustrates the human side of the story enlivened by rich interviews of both female and male players. It is a must for students of the diaspora and sports studies. A major contribution».(Professor Donald MacRaild, London Metropolitan University).«This is a fascinating and timely contribution to debates on spor...

Embrace the art of minimalism and finally declutter your life with this ultimate guide to organizing!Inside this brilliant 3-book bundle, you’ll join best-selling author and minimalist Alex Wong as he reveals a comprehensive decluttering plan that’s specially designed to help you organize your life. Combining step-by-step advice with actionable exercises for decluttering your home, mind, social media, finances, relationships, and much more, this gu...

Raising Blue-Collar Kids in a White-Collar World is a bold call to arms for parents who want to raise grounded, resilient children in an age of entitlement and ease. In a culture where elite education is often prized above common sense, and where young adults expect success without sweat, this unapologetic book offers a different vision: one rooted in grit, humility, and moral strength.With the frankness of a business owner who’s watched the workforce shift, and the heart ...

Artificial life form, Shakbout Mansard just wanted a quiet, ordinary life with his family. As one of the selected few of the Bottle Born who live as free citizens, this was a reasonable ambition.Unfortunately, Shakbout has dangerous knowledge of a plot to overthrow the government of Mengchi, making him a target for both the plotters and the security forces. At the same time the most dangerous bottle born terrorist in the systems wants Shakbout to commit a crime that will ignite a s...