From international tuition hikes and discriminatory immigration policies to racially motivated violence and geopolitical tensions, international students encounter numerous political issues while studying abroad. Yet it is often assumed that international students are politically passive and disengaged rather than actively contributing to the political life of higher education institutions and the host country more generally. The present book challenges this assumption by bringing together...

Having spent most of my 20s and 30s in various pains and aches in different parts of my body, I understand the effectiveness and impactfulness of regular stretching. This book is a compilation of stretches that helped me restore the musculoskeletal balance and elasticity over the years. They are designed specifically for low back pain relief and to be done with minimal preparation or equipment. Commit to doing these simple stretches everyday and I hope you will get to enjoy the blissful, p...

Discover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of Glacier National Park through 42 incomparable hikes.With its crystalline lakes, towering mountains, impressive waterfalls, diverse plant and animal life, and, of course, dynamic glaciers, Glacier National Park offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventure. To find the best of them, follow expert author Jean Arthur—who has spent decades hiking hundreds of miles of trails throughout the park!Leav...

In today's fast-paced world of competitive workplaces and turbulent economic conditions, each of us is searching for effective tools that can help us to manage, adapt, and strike out ahead of the pack.By now, emotional intelligence (EQ) needs little introduction—it’s no secret that EQ is critical to your success. But knowing what EQ is and knowing how to use it to improve your life are two very different things.Emotional Intelligence 2.0 delivers a step-by-step pro...

Leave the sensible shoes and the backpacks behind: this isn’t your grandmother’s guide book. Naughty New York is the first guide written for ladies by ladies that helps you plan a sexy getaway with your man, a weekend on the town with your best friends, or a daring solo adventure on your own in the bustling metropolis. Like all good city guides, it includes the best hotels, shopping, culture, restaurants, and bars. But with Naughty New York you’ll also discover racy lingerie boutiques, fem...

Explore the breathtaking beauty and rich biodiversity of one of America’s most unique ecosystems in Everglades Wildguide: The Natural History of Everglades National Park, Florida by Jean Craighead George, with stunning illustrations by Betty Fraser. This captivating guide invites you to discover the secrets of the Everglades, a place where land and water converge in a spectacular display of nature.What wonders lie beneath the surface of this vast wetland? U...

Studies of the political history of twentieth-century China traditionally have been skewed toward a two-dimensional view of the major combatants: the Chinese Communist Party and the Guomindang. Although their struggle undeniably has been the main story, it is neither the only nor the complete story. During the Republican period (1912-1949), many ed

She lost everything in Berlin.He gave up everything that had made him powerful.When Lina returns to her quiet hometown by the sea, she expects anything but a reclusive billionaire parking his life—quite literally—in her garage.Elias Hartmann doesn't believe in second chances.Lina Weber doesn't believe in coincidences.But between a village festival, fleeting moments by the sea, and a connection neither of them had planned, something beg...

The essential guide to American Methodism revised and updated through 2020.American Methodism Revised and Updated begins with the explosion of evangelical Pietism and revolutionary Methodism, the First Great Awakening, as an independent nation was formed.It then highlights key nineteenth century themes and Methodist contributions, such as spreading scriptural holiness through missions and literature, planting tens of thousands of Sunday schools and...

This book offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary introduction to theme parks and the field of theme park studies. It identifies and discusses relevant economic, social, and cultural as well as medial, historical, and geographical aspects of theme parks worldwide, from the big international theme park chains to smaller, regional, family-operated parks. The book also describes the theories and methods that have been used to study theme parks in various academic disciplines and reviews the...

Mansfield Park is in essence a tapestry of allusions to various works of literature and events in history to which JaneAusten left abundant "clues." This book is about finding and interpreting those "clues." Works of literature alludedto include, among others, Spenser's The Faerie Queene, Dante's Inferno and Milton's Paradise Lost. Events inhistory alluded to include the slavery issue of Jane Austen's day, the American Revolution, the Battle of Actium, theBa...

Texte de Jean Zoubar. Couverture de Lisa Chetteau. À partir de 7 ans.Léon est un gentil fantôme et il hante un parking souterrain. Son plus grand souhait serait de se lier d’amitié avec un être humain. Or, à chaque fois qu’il en rencontre un, l’être humain prend ses jambes à son cou, terrifié. Cela le rend très triste. Jusqu’au jour où il rencontre Rose, une femme aveugle...Une histoire à la fois poétique et émouvante.Dans la même collection :Filles contre g...