Agriculture in southern Asia has undergone a radical transformation in recent years, one that continues to alter the political economy of the area. Beyond the familiar elements of the green revolution, there has been an increase in resource exploitation for food production, and a rise in the economic and political strength of food producers, as wel

This account by Bassma Kodmani details her passionate fight for democratic change in Syria. It is both her personal testimony and a unique historical document. As a westernised Syrian intellectual who, in 2011, became a figure of the Syrian opposition in exile, her candid narrative sheds fresh light on this conflict with its multiple twists and turns drawn from her direct involvement over a decade. Kodmani participated in and initiated meetings and negotiations with diplom...

Stories by English Authors: London (Selected by Scribners) offers readers a rich tapestry of narratives capturing the essence of London's societal, economic, and cultural layers across different epochs. This anthology comprises a kaleidoscope of stories, each illustrating diverse literary styles ranging from realism to romanticism, and enveloping themes of class struggle, social ambition, and urban life's vibrancy. Such a collection is significant not only for its variety but for its aim t...

A train seems a very reliable mode to bring out the best in authors and sometimes the worst in their fictional characters. In this volume our narratives are usually set inside the carriage compartment where they are really are up close and personal with each other. All our authors need to do is to light the touchpaper and stand well back.

La Ligue de Justice est devenue au fil des ans, la principale force de frappe rassemblant les plus grands héros de la Terre. Mais au départ, ils n'étaient que cinq. Cinq héros novices et encore hésitants : Aquaman, Green Lantern, Black Canary, Flash et le Limier Martien, qui durent apprendre à faire équipe et se faire confiance mutuellement, alors qu'une organisation secrète planifiait l'asservissement de l'humanité. (Contient Justice League of America: Year One #1-12, Secret Origins #46)

La Ligue de Justice est devenue au fil des ans, la principale force de frappe rassemblant les plus grands héros de la Terre. Mais au départ, ils n'étaient que cinq. Cinq héros novices et encore hésitants : Aquaman, Green Lantern, Black Canary, Flash et le Limier Martien, qui durent apprendre à faire équipe et se faire confiance mutuellement, alors qu'une organisation secrète planifiait l'asservissement de l'humanité. (Contient JLA YEAR ONE #1-6)

Collaborative teaming is the glue that holds an inclusive school together. But most educators don't get explicit training on teamwork skills—and that's why you need the new third edition of this popular how-to book. Packed with practical tips, tools, and vignettes, Collaborative Teaming shows your staff how to work together effectively to support students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Perfect for independent study, inservice training, or preservice study, this reader-...

The Emerald Tablet—an ancient document that contains the essence of the alchemical teachings—has had an important influence on many Western spiritual and religious traditions. Ostensibly concerned with turning base metals into gold, alchemy was in fact dedicated to transforming the lead of self into the gold of spirit. This brilliant history of alchemy traces its sources back to ancient Egypt, and presents alchemy as a useful, practical system of self-transformation. Each of the seven step...

Here is the first detailed study of the economic, social, and administrative implications for the establishment of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Leaders in the field of optional living arrangements for the elderly examine models of continuing care retirement communities throughout the United States. A wide range of sometimes conflicting views are vigorously discussed--by proponents of continuing care communities as well as by representatives from states that do not allow ...

***Read for the first time by an all-female cast*James Allen’s revolutionary treatise on the power of thought, combined with the bonus audiobook Mastery of Destiny.**Originally published in 1903, James Allen’s As A Man Thinketh reveals the fundamental truth of human nature: “A man is literally what he thinks.” Allen’s deceptively simple principle has changed the lives of millions of readers and listeners, making As A Man Thinketh a classi...

La Ligue de Justice est devenue au fil des ans, la principale force de frappe rassemblant les plus grands héros de la Terre. Mais au départ, ils n'étaient que cinq. Cinq héros novices et encore hésitants : Aquaman, Green Lantern, Black Canary, Flash et le Limier Martien, qui durent apprendre à faire équipe et se faire confiance mutuellement, alors qu'une organisation secrète planifiait l'asservissement de l'humanité. (Contient JLA YEAR ONE #7-12)

"In God We Trust?" The separation of church and state is a widely contested topic in the American political arena. Whether for or against, debaters frequently base their arguments in the Constitution and the principles of the American founding. However, Americans' perception of the founding has narrowed greatly over the years, focusing on a handful of eminent statesmen.By exploring the work of nine founding fathers, including often overlooked figures like John Carroll and George Ma...