A devil who deals in fire, brimstone, and fine print. The best weapon against ancient evil? Close reading."An impressive and, quite possibly, perfect debut novel. Careful Readers is a book-lover's book." —Reedsy DiscoveryIncludes Discussion Guide for Book Clubs and Reading GroupsMephisto collects souls. He holds contracts for a Cuban American copyeditor, a novelist in Germany who sells well but can't make rent, and a Tokyo ...

Transforming the economic lives of people in extreme poverty and vulnerability is a persistent challenge and drives economic inclusion programs worldwide. This milestone report presents data and evidence from 219 economic inclusion programs in 75 countries reaching over 92 million people, assesses the evidence, and reveals new information on costs.

Reviews the latest research on the advances in IPM strategies for insect and disease control in horticultural cropsHighlights the challenges of using alternative methods of control successfully in IPM programmes (e.g. biopesticides, bioprotectants, biostimulants)Provides examples of the practical implementation of IPM strategies to an array of horticultural crops (cucurbits, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, cauliflower) in differing environments (greenhouses, protecte...

The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 sheds light on one of the most intractable challenges faced by development policy makers and practitioners: transforming the economic lives of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. Economic inclusion programs are a bundle of coordinated, multidimensional interventions that support individuals, households, and communities so they can raise their incomes and build their assets. Programs targeting the extreme poor and vulnerable groups are...

‘Danger is desperately seductive…’Ex-cop Aud Torvingen is tough, tall and level-headed. Hailing from the icy landscape of Norway she now works as a private investigator in the heat of Atlanta – able to flit easily between the worlds of elegant luxury and Atlanta’s sleazy underbelly.But a chance encounter with a woman one stormy night brings unexpected consequences, and Aud risks losing herself amid a deadly mix of forgery, drugs, and murder.

‘Stay in the world, Aud… Stay alive inside. Promise me.’Wracked with grief, Aud Torvingen has retreated from her life in Atlanta to a remote cabin in the middle of Appalachia. Months pass in solitude, until an old friend asks for her help tracking down his missing fiancé, Tammy.Aud accepts – finding Tammy is easy. The hard part is repairing the damage caused by Tammy’s abusive lover Geordie Karp, damage that extends further than she ever imagined. And Aud has demons of her ...

‘No matter how big and fast and strong you are, how heavily armed or well trained, there’s always going to be someone out there who is bigger, faster, or stronger. Always.’Violence is a tool to Aud Torvingen, a tool that can be taught and employed with precision. But Aud isn’t prepared for the deadly consequences when she begins teaching a self-defence class in Atlanta.Nor is she prepared for what awaits her on a business trip to Seattle. While investigating what appears to...

Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie is a timeless classic that has captivated audiences for generations.First published in 1911, this enchanting tale takes readers to the magical world of Neverland, where children can fly and adventures are endless. The story follows the adventures of Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to grow up, along with Wendy, John, and Michael Darling, as they encounter pirates, mermaids, and the infamous Captain Hook.Barrie's novel is a c...

Emma is one of Jane Austen's most celebrated novels, offering a delightful and insightful exploration of social class, matchmaking, and self-discovery.The story revolves around Emma Woodhouse, a young and privileged woman who takes it upon herself to matchmake for her friends and acquaintances, despite her own lack of romantic experience. Emma's well-meaning but often misguided efforts lead to a series of comedic and revealing situations, through which she...

Against the backdrop of an alarming rise in authoritarianism and the crisis of liberal democracy, few would consider extoling the virtues of politics today. Yet in this lively dialogue with journalist Aude Lancelin, leading French thinker Alain Badiou argues that it is precisely through politics that humanity can still achieve its most ambitious aims.As power becomes ever more concentrated in the hands of the state and global corporations, the role of the citizen is reduced to litt...

The intelligence of one is a gift for all. Such is the case of Jérôme Lejeune, an extraordinary man who put his brilliance at the service of children with Down syndrome.A pioneer of modern genetics, Dr. Lejeune discovered the chromosomal defect that causes Down''s. International acclaim followed, but more important to this doctor—dazzled by the beauty of every human life—was improving the care of his patients with this abnormality. As a man of both science and conscience, he advoca...

Amalia is on the verge of burnout. Her family life—with her husband, Karim; her 4-year-old daughter, Lili; and her 17-year-old stepdaughter, Nora—is nothing but rushing around, screaming, and doors slamming. At work, they talk about agility, flexibility, and adaptation, but her workload is slipping away from her. As she drives through the countryside, she sees diseased wheat fields and polluted rivers. She can't even listen to the radio without some new story about deadly attacks and a dyi...