This edited volume explores the various and unique motivations driving the rapidly-growing esports industry, which attracts attention and financial investment from major sponsors, athletic organizations, and entertainment values. Contributors draw on a variety of perspectives and theoretical vantage points to examine the multitude of traditions, cultures, expectations, and rituals that different stakeholders factor into their motivation to play and watch esports. Scholars of media studies,...

Alexander is a stunning work of historical reimagining from a troubled and unjestly neglected writer. Written in 1929 by the son of Thomas Mann, Alexander shows why Klaus Mann is regarded in Germany as one of the foremost writers of the twentieth century.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Peter and Zainab slowly stood up, desperately trying to catch their breath. He took out the small flashlight that he had hooked on his utility belt and shone it around where he saw torches on the wall everywhere. Peter took out his lighter, took down a torch, and tried to light it. After a few attempts, the torch ignited into a large flame. The entire room lit up. Zainab scurried to get a torch for herself as Peter approached the wall. ...

"Histoires Courtes Bilingues : Contes en Anglais et en Français " est un recueil conçu spécialement pour les francophones souhaitant progresser en anglais grâce à une approche immersive et ludique.· Chaque histoire est disponible en anglais et en français· Un moyen naturel d'améliorer votre compréhension et votre vocabulaire· Une lecture bilingue pour renforcer votre apprentissage

Klarissa Dreams Redux is an anthology of stories and poetry by a myriad of authors, set against the paintings of Klarissa Kocsis and produced by her daughter, author, Shebat Legion.Klarissa Kocsis has contributed to the Toronto, Ontario, Canada art scene for over twenty years, regularly exhibiting within the city where she has won numerous juried competitions. She is a painter who specializes in egg tempera, and has earned a reputation for portraiture and nudes.Shebat Legio...

Annice Carter (1902-1988) was born on a farm in Indiana, yet her life came to encompass the breadth of the United States as well as service in Palestine and Africa. She was a direct witness to conflict in the Middle East, dodged German U-boats during World War II, and encountered the anti-colonial movement in Kenya. Although spiritually rooted in Christian revivalism of the early 1900s, she grew to have an expansive, non-doctrinal understanding of her faith. Born in horse and buggy days, s...

What if war wasn't just a story of destruction-but a powerful force for transformation? This riveting exploration of war psychology and post-conflict transformation reveals how humanity's darkest hours can ignite its most profound insights. From the trenches of moral injury to the frontlines of innovation under fire, this book uncovers the unexpected ways warfare reshapes minds, societies, and entire civilizations.Blending deep historical analysis with cultural insight and psycholo...

In "Steady Sails," embark on an enlightening voyage through the tumultuous seas of financial markets with the guidance of Ray Dalio's legendary All-Weather Portfolio approach.Narrated with clarity and insight, this audiobook delves deep into the core concepts of Dalio's investment philosophy, distilling complex strategies into accessible knowledge for both seasoned investors and newcomers alike. Drawing from decades of experience and success, Dalio's methodology emphasizes resilien...

Originally published in 1990, this volume looks at the Carter administration and the policy decisions his national security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski, Secretary of State Cyrus Vance and the Secretary of Defense Harold Brown during the presidency. Referring to case studies of Carter administration decision making which in the author's view demonstrate Brzezinski's transformation from brokerage to an advocate role- SALT II in early 1977, Ogaden War in 1977-78, the normalisation of US relat...

Advocates a cybersecurity “social contract” between government and business in seven key economic sectorsCybersecurity vulnerabilities in the United States are extensive, affecting everything from national security and democratic elections to critical infrastructure and economy. In the past decade, the number of cyberattacks against American targets has increased exponentially, and their impact has been more costly than ever before. A successful cyber-defense can only be mounted wi...

Apprenez l'anglais avec des histoires magiques bilingues ! Découvrez Histoires Magiques Bilingues, le livre parfait pour aider les enfants francophones à apprendre l'anglais tout en explorant des aventures captivantes. Ce livre éducatif et ludique propose :Des récits bilingues uniques : une page en anglais suivie de sa traduction en français, pour une compréhension facile.Des mots-clés essentiels avant chaque histoire, permettant d'enrichir...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...