In this provocative and thoughtful new book, Kenan van de Mieroop-Al Bahrani explores how capitalism, racism, debt, and inheritance operate through a politics of time, where history is never simply the past but actively shapes the present.Demands that reparations be paid for slavery and European colonialism have echoed around the world, igniting a fierce debate and exposing the historical foundations of today's inequalities. The Weight of Nightmares argues that reparations...

Discover the wonderful world of cacti and succulets with the practical , comprehensive and richly illustrated guide. Cacti and succulents are more popular than ever and can be grown as houseplants, in a greenhouse or outdoors as part of garden design. This definitive book outlines what succulent plants are, the habitats they come from and how to grow them to their best. Extensive directories showcase the many wonderful varieties available, together with stunning photography of stems, leave...

When an ancient civilization buried deep beneath the Earth awakens, humanity collapses within days beneath merciless armies. As cities fall and survivors become prisoners, soldiers, scientists, and civilians race toward the last human strongholds. But when Earth itself is lost, humanity faces one final choice: fight to the end—or escape into space.

Tanya makes her simple life work. Her job at the bar provides just enough to make ends meet and allows her to live her life independently. When a friend convinces her to go on a blind date, everything changes. Tanya can no longer ignore the supernatural world around her, plunging her life into chaos.Osiris has one goal— Protect Tanya. An ancient evil is hunting her and Osiris needs to stop it. When danger gets close and lives are a stake, can the two navigate their hearts and stay ...

Why does a browned crust taste so satisfying? How do aroma, texture, temperature, seasoning, and contrast work together to create a memorable dish? The Flavor Craft explores the science and art behind extraordinary food, translating key ideas from sensory science and cooking chemistry into practical guidance for the home kitchen. Across sixteen accessible chapters, Sarmed Al-Samerria explains how flavor is built-from taste and aroma to Maillard browning, texture, balance, and presentation-...

A tool should never blame his workmen.Jerome, George and Harris are lifelong pals. Whenever one is in a spot of bother the others will always jump in to help him out. So what could possibly go wrong as they set out on a carefree boat trip up the Thames - from leafy Kingston to Oxford's dreaming spires?Nothing at all. Except torrential rain, alarmingly eccentric dogs and a bout of hallucination brought on by some of the most dangerously rancid cheese ever cultivated...

Talking about the ignorance and the problem that they cause to every single one on earth.

Adam loses his parents long before war tears his country apart. Raised by relatives who deny him affection, he grows up longing for a place where he truly belongs. When the Syrian Revolution erupts in 2011, hope soon gives way to violence, persecution and the devastating chemical attacks on Ghouta. Forced to flee across borders, Adam eventually arrives in Vienna, carrying memories that refuse to fade. Haunted by trauma, grief and survivor's guilt, he struggles to trust others—or himself. Y...

This enthralling guide tells the story of the rise and spread of the Mafia, from the island of Sicily to the United States and beyond, brought to life with striking photographs and illustrations.The Mafia is full of blood-chilling characters, from Al Capone, who ran Chicago during Prohibition, and hitmen Louis Lepke and Alberto Anastasia who founded Murder, Inc, to Totò Riina, 'boss of bosses', John Gotti, 'the Teflon don', and Bernardo 'The Tractor' Provenzano, wh...

Dylan Everett is a superstar. First round pick. Two-time Stanley Cup champion. Gold-medal Olympian. Elite goal scorer. Captain of the Albuquerque Turkeys. He's had a great career...up until his best friend / linemate / kind of boyfriend decided to change teams.Luc-Henri Baptiste is not a superstar. He thought he had that in him, but after being bounced around a couple of teams, he's given up that dream. He just wants to play hockey. When he's traded to the Turkeys, he worries this ...

Google’s Flutter is one of today’s fastest-growing frameworks for cross-platform mobile development, but most resources leave beginners overwhelmed. This book is a comprehensive, classroom-tested guide that teaches students and self-learners to master Flutter, starting from the Dart language and progressing to complete mobile applications.Unlike the fragmented tutorials scattered across the web, this book follows a single, coherent path that has been refined over two semesters of t...

From one of the most iconic actors in the history of film, an astonishingly revelatory account of a creative life in fullTo the wider world, Al Pacino exploded onto the scene like a supernova. He landed his first leading role, in The Panic in Needle Park, in 1971, and by 1975, he had starred in four movies—The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon—that were not just successes but landmarks i...