日本一有名なうさぎの物語。いたずらっ子のピーターラビットとその仲間たちのお話。

The autobiographical writing of "Colibrí", addresses a painful episode in which she suffered a rape at her adolescence by a taxi driver. An event that changed her life forever and became a strong emotional load since she did not talk about it to her parents. For several years she suffered from depression and her health physically began to deteriorate. At the age of twenty-eight and in the crisis of her "aches and pains" she was tested for HIV. In CAPASITS (The Ambulatory Center for Prevent...

Now a Wall Street Journal bestseller.What if the games we played as children were the greatest gift to helping us achieve more today?Before stage fright, impostor syndrome, emotional baggage, and the other dubious gifts of adulthood, everyone pretended to be a superhero, a favorite athlete, an inspiring entertainer, a nurse, a firefighter, a lion, or whatever else captured our imaginations. And yet, that natural creativity is slowly squeeze...

What will your 100-year life look like?A new edition of the international bestseller, featuring a new preface**'**Brilliant, timely, original, well written and utterly terrifying' Niall FergusonDoes the thought of working for 60 or 70 years fill you with dread? Or can you see the potential for a more stimulating future as a result of having so much extra time?Many of us have been raised on the tradit...

The book gives current and future business leaders an introduction to some of the common intellectual and ethical challenges managers in volatile and complex environments face in satisfying the competing needs of their global stakeholders.It does this by letting readers experience real-world situations based on case studies of major corporations from a range of industries operating in high-risk contexts.Readers learn to systematically analyze complicated scenarios, develop ...

The kimono is an iconic garment with a history as rich and colourful as the textiles from which it is crafted. Deeply associated with Japanese culture both past and present, it has often been thought of as a highly gendered, rigidly traditional and unchanging national costume. This book challenges that perception, revealing the nuanced meanings and messages behind the kimono from the point of view of its wearers and producers, many of whom – both men and women – see the garment as a vehicl...

The Right to Life under International Law offers the first-ever comprehensive treatment under international law of the foundational human right to life. It describes the history, content, and status of the right, considers jurisdictional issues, and discusses the application of the right to a wide range of groups, such as women, children, persons with disabilities, members of minorities, LGBTI persons, refugees, and journalists. It defines the responsibility of not only governments but als...

A graded reader for learners of English (EFL)Level 1 - A1/A2 Starter (1)Word count: 6,203There are five short stories in this book. Each story has a surprise ending!Carlos is a taxi driver. He is in love with Maria. He dreams that Maria is his girlfriend, but he cannot speak to her. She died in 1929. One day, Carlos finds an earring in his taxi. There is a link between the earring and Maria. What is it? Will the earring help Carlos to find real love?Mi...

Hannah's plates is full enough as it is without a murder too...A local fair ends in murder in Key Lime Pie Murder, a cosy Hannah Swensen mystery from acclaimed author Joanne Fluke. Packed full of delicious recipes and perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Cindy Bell.'Yummy... Fluke has developed a charming supporting cast who all feel like friends by the time the murder is solved. The dozens of tempting recipes Fluke includes are an...

This is the second part of “Simplified Systems of Sewing Styling”, a series that aims to outline the fundamental rules for making clothes in the simplest way possible. This volume deals primarily with altering patterns and offers the reader all the secrets of adjusting the pattern to fit their own figure. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this volume is perfect for anyone with an interest in making their own clothes, especially those of a more traditional st...

A short and true story about very valuable lessons in life. Written out of the love for my deceased father with the purpose of sharing all the great things he taught me. Snobby Aunt is the story of two siblings and how very different their lives were. One good and one bad but which one was which?

A Happy Boy by Bjornstjerne Bjornson: Explore the intricacies of happiness and the human spirit with Bjornstjerne Bjornson in ""A Happy Boy."" Bjornson's narrative unfolds in a tale that explores the pursuit of joy, the complexities of relationships, and the ebbs and flows of life.Why This Book?In ""A Happy Boy,"" Bjornstjerne Bjornson invites readers to ponder the nature of happiness and th...