Izzie, Lucy, and T. J. crowded round and stared at me, like they were waiting for a circus freak to begin her act. I shook my head. "You're going to have to open your mouth some time," said Lucy. "Come on, put your hand down." I shook my head. "It's horrible. I look like a can opener."Nesta is devastated. She has to wear braces. She thinks that no boy will ever look at her again without thinking of the killer shark in Jaws. And practicing a smile that doesn't show...

As disparities in health care continue to widen between wealthy and impoverished nations, an increasing number of medical professionals are committing themselves to the growing field of global health. Caring for the World assembles the stories, experience, and advice of prominent global health practitioners in this inspired guidebook for health care workers who are interested in – or already are – improving the lives of people throughout the world.Providing a wealth of val...

NAMED TO KIRKUS REVIEWS' BEST BOOKS OF 2016 “A frank, funny, immensely winning novel about a ‘sex pioneer’ exploring the hinterlands of desire.” – Kirkus Reviews (starred review and Best Books of 2016) “Kurt’s story will resonate with gay men around the world ... ‘The Stormwater Drains in Canberra’ may serve as a study guide for a new generation of young gay men” – Lambda Literary Review “I’m the drunken monkey on th...

The Enslaved Minds(Economic Brian Drain)by Amb. Paul S. Massaquoi© 2025 Amb. Paul Massaquoi . All rights reserved.PrefaceIn the vast tapestry of human existence, migration has always been a powerful thread—woven through our collective narrative as a symbol of hope, survival, and the relentless quest for betterment. Yet, when we think of migration, especially in the context of Africa, we often find ourselves confronted with a complex paradox. One that i...

Daté de 1994, ce livre de la collection Que sais-je permet de faire un point sur l'économie de l'un des pays majeurs de l'Union Européenne et offre des perspectives de développement. La compréhension de l’économie espagnole exige un rappel des étapes historiques de son étonnant parcours.