This book shares the experiences of refugees settled in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area (DMV) over the last ten years and their journeys back into education. What motivated their paths to access and success in education? What were their dreams and aspirations? What obstacles stood in their way and how did they overcome them? Who helped them along the way? What advice do they have for others experiencing displacement? Finally, what can institutions and policymakers do to int...

This inspiring photographic board book celebrating Juneteenth is from the ALA Stonewall Award–winning team Little Feminist teamFreedom feels like hugs and kisses, unity, strength and pride.Freedom feels like a million steps forward—together with every stride.From award-winning indie publisher Little Feminist Press comes an engaging board book celebrating Juneteenth and its powerful history. Bursting with beautiful, community-sourced...

Tourism can reduce poverty in developing countries. But tourism growth is not universally inclusive of the poor. Moreover our understanding of how tourism affects the poor is largely based on partial and superficial analysis. Researchers from different disciplines and practitioners with different objectives generally work in splendid isolation from each other and from the mainstream of development economics. Detailed economic analysis remains buried and is rarely challenged for policy impl...

I Tried; Failed Submissions from a Serial DreamerEveryone deserves a chance to chase their dreams. The problem is, that is all author Ashley Elizabeth seems to do. I Tried; Failed Submissions from a Serial Dreamer is a collection of poetry submitted to dozens of competitions and publishers, only to receive the author's worst nightmare: "While we appreciate your submission and enjoyed reading it, we regret to inform you..." These poems were compiled into on...

Smart and Beautiful Me is about Unique, a little girl born with Down Syndrome. Unique finds transitioning to school very difficult with overstimulation and bullies. She is rescued by Teacher T who teaches her a positive mantra to help her see how Smart, Beautiful, and Unique she really is.

This edited volume explores the intersection between the coded realm of the video game and the equally codified space of law through an insightful collection of critical readings.Law is the ultimate multiplayer role-playing game. Involving a process of world-creation, law presents and codifies the parameters of licit and permitted behaviour, requiring individuals to engage their roles as a legal subject – the player-avatar of law – in order to be recognised, perform legal actions, ...

Losing a dog can be a devastatingly emotional experience for people young and old. Tails from Heaven helps to sort through those feelings and begins with the moment you lose your beloved friend. A friendly dog already in heaven walks readers through what it’s like for your pup to cross the rainbow bridge. Think of it as a welcome tour for your pup. As much as you long for your friend to be with you, it’s unconditional love to allow them to go on to a better place. The hardest thing, but al...

If you are tired of being shy, don't be! Life coach Marie Dubuque teaches you in this short book how to embrace what she calls an asset, not a character flaw! This book addresses how to keep a conversation flowing, how to give a speech, and that nerve-racking first date! You can survive and thrive in a world full of extroverts!

होरीराम ने दोनों बैलों को सानी-पानी दे कर अपनी स्त्री धनिया से कहा - गोबर को ऊख गोड़ने भेज देना। मैं न जाने कब लौटूँ। जरा मेरी लाठी दे दे। धनिया के दोनों हाथ गोबर से भरे थे। उपले पाथ कर आई थी। बोली - अरे, कुछ रस-पानी तो कर लो। ऐसी जल्दी क्या है? होरी ने अपने झुर्रियों से भरे हुए माथे को सिकोड़ कर कहा - तुझे रस-पानी की पड़ी है, मुझे यह चिंता है कि अबेर हो गई तो मालिक से भेंट न होगी। असनान-पूजा करने लगेंगे, तो घंटों बैठे बीत जायगा। 'इसी से तो कहती हूँ, कुछ जलपान कर लो और आज न जाओगे तो कौन हर...

Are you dreaming of a better life where you're more relaxed, happy and successful? Small changes can make big differences!Change Your Vocab, Change Your Life can show you how something as simple as changing your vocabulary can bring about infinite benefits in your life.

Millions of people around the world today spend portions of their lives in online virtual worlds. Second Life is one of the largest of these virtual worlds. The residents of Second Life create communities, buy property and build homes, go to concerts, meet in bars, attend weddings and religious services, buy and sell virtual goods and services, find friendship, fall in love--the possibilities are endless, and all encountered through a computer screen. At the time of its initial publication...

Do you know how to pray? Is there a correct way to pray? Have you wondered if there is an effective prayer you should repeat as most of your prayers seem to be unanswered? A prayer is a conversation with God that you can have at anytime, anywhere. The purpose of prayer is not to beg to God but to talk to him and ask for his help. You should feel as burden has been lifted off your shoulders after you are finished with your prayer. If not, you may not be praying correctly. This essay teaches...