Explore more than forty forsaken urban destinations around the world in a "highly entertaining read . . . for history buffs, mystery fanatics and travel junkies alike" (GoNomad).Cities are mortal, but the traces they leave behind tell a fascinating story. In Atlas of Lost Cities, an accomplished travel writer reveals the rise and fall of notable places, each pithy portrait illuminated by a vintage map that puts armchair explorers right in the scene. Wander ...

A devil who deals in fire, brimstone, and fine print. The best weapon against ancient evil? Close reading."An impressive and, quite possibly, perfect debut novel. Careful Readers is a book-lover's book." —Reedsy DiscoveryIncludes Discussion Guide for Book Clubs and Reading GroupsMephisto collects souls. He holds contracts for a Cuban American copyeditor, a novelist in Germany who sells well but can't make rent, and a Tokyo ...

Transforming the economic lives of people in extreme poverty and vulnerability is a persistent challenge and drives economic inclusion programs worldwide. This milestone report presents data and evidence from 219 economic inclusion programs in 75 countries reaching over 92 million people, assesses the evidence, and reveals new information on costs.

Reviews the latest research on the advances in IPM strategies for insect and disease control in horticultural cropsHighlights the challenges of using alternative methods of control successfully in IPM programmes (e.g. biopesticides, bioprotectants, biostimulants)Provides examples of the practical implementation of IPM strategies to an array of horticultural crops (cucurbits, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, cauliflower) in differing environments (greenhouses, protecte...

The State of Economic Inclusion Report 2021 sheds light on one of the most intractable challenges faced by development policy makers and practitioners: transforming the economic lives of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. Economic inclusion programs are a bundle of coordinated, multidimensional interventions that support individuals, households, and communities so they can raise their incomes and build their assets. Programs targeting the extreme poor and vulnerable groups are...

**“I can’t rave enough about The Blue Place. It just slayed me.”—Dennis Lehane"If Jack Reacher had a sister, she'd be Aud Torvingen . . . he would love her, but he'd be a little scared of her, too."―Lee Child**Aud Torvingen is a rangy six-footer with eyes the color of cement and the tendency to hurt people who get in her way. Born in Norway, a land of ice and snow, she now lives in Atlanta, luxuriating in the lush heat and brashness, gliding easily be...

"Razor sharp."—New York Times""If Jack Reacher had a sister, she'd be Aud Torvingen . . . he would love her, but he'd be a little scared of her, too."―Lee ChildAud Torvingen returns—against her better instincts—scarred, heartbroken, changed, but tougher and rougher than ever.Raw with grief, Aud Torvingen wants nothing to do with the world. She is rebuilding a log cabin in the ...

"This is the third thrill ride featuring Torvingen, the most complex yet...Little is held back: the violence, the eroticism, the shocking plot turns..."—Seattle Post-Intelligencer"If Jack Reacher had a sister, she'd be Aud Torvingen . . . he would love her, but he'd be a little scared of her, too."―Lee ChildAud Torvingen has never worried about violence. To her it is simply a tool, one of many, to be ...

Emma is one of Jane Austen's most celebrated novels, offering a delightful and insightful exploration of social class, matchmaking, and self-discovery.The story revolves around Emma Woodhouse, a young and privileged woman who takes it upon herself to matchmake for her friends and acquaintances, despite her own lack of romantic experience. Emma's well-meaning but often misguided efforts lead to a series of comedic and revealing situations, through which she...

Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie is a timeless classic that has captivated audiences for generations.First published in 1911, this enchanting tale takes readers to the magical world of Neverland, where children can fly and adventures are endless. The story follows the adventures of Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to grow up, along with Wendy, John, and Michael Darling, as they encounter pirates, mermaids, and the infamous Captain Hook.Barrie's novel is a c...

Against the backdrop of an alarming rise in authoritarianism and the crisis of liberal democracy, few would consider extoling the virtues of politics today. Yet in this lively dialogue with journalist Aude Lancelin, leading French thinker Alain Badiou argues that it is precisely through politics that humanity can still achieve its most ambitious aims.As power becomes ever more concentrated in the hands of the state and global corporations, the role of the citizen is reduced to litt...

The intelligence of one is a gift for all. Such is the case of Jérôme Lejeune, an extraordinary man who put his brilliance at the service of children with Down syndrome.A pioneer of modern genetics, Dr. Lejeune discovered the chromosomal defect that causes Down''s. International acclaim followed, but more important to this doctor—dazzled by the beauty of every human life—was improving the care of his patients with this abnormality. As a man of both science and conscience, he advoca...