The Global History of Black Girlhood boldly claims that Black girls are so important we should know their histories. Yet, how do we find the stories and materials we need to hear Black girls’ voices and understand their lives? Corinne T. Field and LaKisha Michelle Simmons edit a collection of writings that explores the many ways scholars, artists, and activists think and write about Black girls' pasts. The contributors engage in interdisciplinary conversations that consider what i...

Explosive autobiography of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver bass guitarist Duff McKaganDuff McKagan was a co-founder of Guns N' Roses, with a 13-year tenure on bass in what was at the time the biggest band on earth. As well as pulling together the classic line-up (Slash on guitar, Steven Adler on drums, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin and vocalist Axl Rose), Duff was the unofficial musical director of the band and the most experienced musician, and played bass, dru...

"Duff's fascinating account of his twelve hundred-mile journey around the Irish coast . . . is a story of discovery, of courage and perseverance, and life." — Irish VoiceA sea kayak battles the freezing Irish waters as the morning sun rises out of the countryside. On the western horizon is the pinnacle of Skellig Michael—700 feet of vertical rock rising out of exploding seas. Somewhere on the isolated island are sixth-century monastic ruins where the light ...

"Impero di Ambizione: L'Ascesa e il Giudizio di Donald Trump" porta i lettori in un affascinante viaggio attraverso la vita di una delle figure più polarizzanti della storia moderna americana. Dalla sua infanzia privilegiata a Queens alla sua audace ascesa nell'immobiliare, l'ambizione di Trump è alimentata da una ricerca instancabile del successo. Il libro esplora il suo approccio innovativo al branding, le sue iniziative di grande impatto nel mondo dell'intrattenimento e il suo drammatic...

Have you ever wondered what it means to devote one’s whole life — body, mind, heart — to a cause far greater than comfort, fame, or personal ambition? The The Story of Dr. Duff by A. L. O. E. draws you into exactly that kind of life: a life of unwavering faith, bold sacrifice and transformational impact — a life that can stir your own soul to question, to care, and maybe even to dedicate yourself to something beyond yourself. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}From his humble chi...

The Buy Side is Turney Duff's high-adrenaline journey through the trading underworld, as well as a searing look at an after-hours Wall Street culture where sex and drugs are the quid pro quo and a billion isn't enough.In the mid-2000's, Turney Duff was, to all appearances, the very picture of American success. One of Wall Street's hottest traders, he was a rising star with Raj Rajaratnam's legendary Galleon Group before forging his own path. What few knew was that the key ...

Un business di 4 miliardi di euro all’anno quello dei trasferimenti dei calciatori. Un business che non ha paragoni e che in gran parte non ha nulla a che fare con il calcio vero e proprio. Ad alimentare il boom sono stati sì il costante aumento dei profi tti legati ai diritti televisivi e l’ingresso nel panorama calcistico di grandi miliardari, ma anche la presenza di società “fantasma” e di fondi che si sono sostituiti alle banche, comprano squadre sconosciute da cui far transitare i gio...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *•***A former Galleon Group trader portrays an after-hours Wall Street culture where drugs and sex are rampant and billions in trading commissions flow to those who dangle the most enticements.A remarkable writing debut, filled with indelible moments, The Buy Side shows as no book ever has the rewards—and dizzying temptations—of making a living on the Street.Growing up in the 1980’s Turney Duff was your average ...

The third volume in the hard-hitting, best-selling Once Were Warriors trilogy. The millennium has changed but have the Hekes? Where are they now, Beth, Jake, and what of their other children? Son Abe who has rejected violence but violence finds him. Polly, as beautiful as her sister Grace, who committed suicide; is that a Heke running around with the wealthy polo-playing set and growing rich herself? And the gang leader, Apeman, who killed Tania, what's prison lik...

Esta obra reúne Histórias das Academias Gulbenkian do Conhecimento durante o período pandémico, ressaltando-se o envolvimento dos alunos (Agência), a solidariedade e a interdependência (Colaboração), a constância e o esforço (Compromisso) e a atenção à educação integral enquanto prática, que valoriza outras dimensões da pessoa para lá do cognitivo. Esperamos que estas Histórias tenham a capacidade de contribuir para mudanças efetivas da/na História do Ensino em Portugal.

What If Leading a Church Could Be as Simple as Following God's Blueprint?Village Pastor's Manual turns biblical church leadership into a practical guide for pastors who want to lead with integrity, serve with love, and build Christ-centered churches. This pastors leadership guide is filled with step-by-step lessons where you will learn how to start a new church, organize it biblically, train leaders, and shepherd with humility.From elders and deaco...

A biographical narrative celebrating missionary work, education, and moral dedication, emphasizing faith-driven service and cultural engagement.