Rivieren geven het leven op aarde vorm; aan de hand van zeven grote geeft Taylor in deze wervelende cultuurgeschiedenis een prachtig, fascinerend beeld van de betekenis van rivieren door de eeuwen heenGrote rivieren zijn de levensaders van de wereld. We gebruiken ze voor onze watervoorziening, we bevaren ze, we aanbidden ze in sommige delen van de wereld; geen enkele maatschappij overleeft zonder ze. Van de eeuwenoude irrigatiesystemen in Egypte tot de zinkende steden Shanghai en L...

Rivers are the great natural arteries that run through our lives. We have navigated them, dammed them and worshipped at them. From the ancient ecosystems of Egypt to the sinking cities of Shanghai and London, what we do with our rivers tells us about who has power and what we value. Now, when a passion for wild swimming is flourishing but the Amazon is on fire and some of our major river systems are dying, it has never been clearer that rivers are intertwined with humanity...

Rivers are the great natural arteries that run through our lives. We have navigated them, dammed them and worshipped at them. From the ancient ecosystems of Egypt to the sinking cities of Shanghai and London, what we do with our rivers tells us about who has power and what we value. Now, when a passion for wild swimming is flourishing but the Amazon is on fire and some of our major river systems are dying, it has never been clearer that rivers are intertwined with humanity...

Dive into a groundbreaking exploration of how artificial intelligence is reshaping our understanding of faith and spirituality. In "Quantum Faith Chronicles Vol I: Where AI Meets Religion," embark on a journey that bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and ancient beliefs. This thought-provoking volume delves into the ethical, philosophical, and theological implications of AI, offering a unique perspective on how these two seemingly disparate worlds can coexist and enrich each ot...

The objective in NaTalee Is My Special Friend is to teach children from diverse cultures, those in special education, and within cotaught classrooms to be sensitive, to accept, and to respectfully treat others who are different from them.

In the heartwarming tale of Tiny Ted's Telling Tales, follow the extraordinary journey of Little Ted, a tiny stray with a big heart. Starting out on the frigid streets in January, Ted was just a few weeks old, alone and scared after losing his family. Despite the harsh reality of scavenging for food and finding shelter, Ted's optimism never faltered. His greatest dream? To find a loving home of his own.One frosty night, Ted's life takes a dramatic turn when a van a...

“Munroe is a sensational character and Stevens is a sensational writer.” —Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Reacher seriesFor fans of Lee Child, Terry Hayes, and Laura Lippman comes a blistering thriller in which Vanessa Michael Munroe faces the fight of her lifeVanessa Michael Munroe, chameleon and information hunter, has a reputation for getting things done: dangerous and not quite legal things that have ta...

Some people were easy to find. Others took hunting and patience. The most difficult was a target who knew she was coming, and he knew. How could he not? When you backed a predator into a corner, when you took and destroyed all that she loved, when you made a game of ruining lives and sadism for you was sport, but then you failed to kill the predator: you’d better know she was coming back. This was an inviolable law. She wasn’t dead, and so she was coming for him. ...

**“Stevens excels at depicting pulse-pounding danger… Her writing places her heads above most authors working in the thriller genre. Only Dan Brown and Lee Child come close.” —Dallas Morning NewsVanessa Michael Munroe, chameleon and information hunter, has a reputation for getting things done—often dangerous and not quite legal things.**With blood on her hands and a soul stained with guilt, Munroe has fled to Djibouti, Africa. There, with no responsibility except a...

The Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics is a comprehensive manual for mental health professionals that details the vital aspects of psychedelic integration therapy.The book provides essential skills, tools, and insights for preparing clients for psychedelic sessions, supporting them during the experience, and aiding post-session integration for long-term benefits. Chapters describe the personal work, tools, and mindsets professionals need before they begin work in this area, a...

“A heroine every bit as provocative as Stieg Larsson’s Lisbeth Salander.” –The Dallas Morning NewsHaunted by a life of violence and as proficient with languages as she is with knives, Vanessa Michael Munroe, chameleon and hunter, has built her life on a reputation for getting things done—dangerous and often not-quite-legal things. Born to missionary parents in lawless Africa, taken under the tutelage of gunrunners, and tortured by one of the jungle’s most ...

Property Law and Climate Change: Inextricably Linked reveals a critical oversight in global climate action: the failure to integrate property law into climate policy and regulatory frameworks.Through systematic analysis of mitigation and adaptation strategies, Property Law and Climate Change: Inextricably Linked demonstrates how the neglect of property law fundamentals undermines the effectiveness of climate responses, with particular focus on Australia and New Ze...