When a lonely fisherman finds an injured bird on his boat, he nurtures it back to health and—since the bird can no longer migrate with its family—charts a course to head south for the winter. Together, the two form a special friendship and enjoy life at sea until both the healing process and the journey must come to an end. In the tradition of the classic Amos & Boris, South is a story about making new friends and the bittersweet process of saying good-bye to the ones we ...

A young Sikh footballer reaches out across the generational divide to help a lonely old man in an uplifting story from acclaimed author Bali Rai.Bobby Bains loves football. He also loves helping other people. As a Sikh, it’s part of his religion. While helping his mum at the community food bank, Bobby meets an old man called Trevor, who seems lonely.Bobby thinks Trevor would get on well with his nana-ji, his grandad. Both love football and reggae music. But...

De las pantallas a los libros: El programa Testigo Directo te lleva más allá de los titulares. Celebra 16 años de investigaciones sin miedo. Estas quince crónicas y reportajes nos sumergirán en las profundidades del universo del narcotráfico y el microtráfico; explorando sus raíces y su devastador impacto en las vidas de aquellos que entran a este oscuro mundo. La verdadera historia tras la fuga de Pablo Escobar de La Catedral. Los últimos instantes en la vida de Rodríguez Gacha, alias el ...

Soapbox Hero follows the journey of Toby, a young Venice Beach surfer whose life is upended when his mother tragically passes away. Forced to move to Akron, Ohio, to live with his estranged biological father, Toby struggles to adjust to a new life in a small town far from the ocean he loves. Feeling out of place and burdened by grief, Toby is disconnected from his father and the unfamiliar surroundings.In Akron, Toby unexpectedly discovers soapbox derby racing—a local tradition wit...

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Europe's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 41 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Traverse the rugged Scottish Highlands, plunge into the medieval scenery of the Rhine and drive Italy's Grand Tour. Get to Europe, rent a car, and hit the road!Inside Lonely Planet's Europe's Best Road Trips**:**Itine...

A major revision of an established textbook on the theory, measurement, and history of economic growth, with new material on climate change, corporate capitalism, and innovation.Authors Duncan Foley, Thomas Michl, and Daniele Tavani present Classical and Keynesian approaches to growth theory, in parallel with Neoclassical ones, and introduce students to advanced tools of intertemporal economic analysis through carefully developed treatments of land- and resource-li...

An overview is offered of Wittgenstein's groundbreaking discussion of knowledge and certainty, especially in his final notebooks, published as On Certainty. The main interpretative readings of On Certainty are discussed, especially a non-propositional/non-epistemic interpretation and a variety of propositional and/or epistemic interpretations. Surveys are offered of the readings of On Certainty presented by such figures as Annalisa Coliva, John Greco, Danièle Moyal-Sharrock, Duncan Pritcha...

The American Civil War was a crucible of conflicting ideals, fierce combat, and defining moments that continue to shape the nation's identity. Yet behind every battle map and famous general's portrait stood countless ordinary men, called from their farms, workshops, and city streets to don uniforms. Meanwhile, the testimonies of commanding officers shed strategic insight on the human cost of this monumental conflict. Their experiences, from the harsh realities of frontline warfare to momen...

The book blends fact and fiction, creating a compelling narrative of Campbell's life. It recounts his early years in Scotland, his unique ability to "hear" supernatural voices despite his physical disabilities, and his rise to fame in London society as a fortune teller. Through a series of entertaining anecdotes and adventures, the book explores Campbell’s predictions, many of which were sought after by members of the aristocracy and even royalty. The narrative also highlights his dealings...

Southerners should be proud of their ancestors who fought with great courage and sacrifice in the Civil War. This anthology is dedicated to the brave solders of the Rebellion. They are scorned in the pages of history books, but each and every one of them deserves our deepest respect and admiration. These courageous young men valiantly defended their homeland, fought bravely, and ultimately gave their lives for the land they were born in. These are not the rich plantation owners and politic...

It has always been understood that the central claim of Christianity—that Jesus born of Mary is the Son of God—is as much a declaration of the mystery of the human as it is the mystery of God; just as the claim that in virtue of this identity he is the Christ who restores, and more, transforms, the created order, intensifies the mystery of the human even further. When the age of revolution was followed by the age of science, and the effort to shape the environment by technology was joined ...

Trapeze audiobooks presents an extraordinary multi-voice tribute to one of Britain's most talented and most loved entertainers: Victoria Wood.This audiobook features narration from some of the extraordinary voices who worked with Victoria over her career:Susie BlakeRichenda CareyCelia ImrieDuncan PrestonAnne ReidDa...