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  • Convergence as Adaptivity
    Zhiyuan Wang
    Argues that states substitute unwanted policy changes dictated by globalization with politically feasible ones, leading to policy convergence. ...
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    44,84 €

  • Stuck Outside
    Andrew Taylor
    How do identity and social circumstances affect experiences of the criminal legal system in the US?It’s no secret that factors such as race and socio-economic status will affect a person’s experience of life, and contact with the criminal legal system is no different. Drawing on the author’s own experience of jail and the criminal legal system, as well as academic literature in...
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    24,35 €

  • Llámenme Miguel
    Rafael Aldás Erazo
    'Llámenme Miguel narra las vicisitudes de su protagonista, un adolescente gay que descubre y explora su sexualidad. Así, la obra nos muestra su época de colegio, sus primeros acercamientos y relaciones, y en especial su conflictiva salida del clóset.A través de un narración íntima y sentimental, Wakaisiki nos presenta las diferentes perspectivas acerca de la vida de alguien que...
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    15,08 €

  • Snakeskin
    McGuire / Talitha McGuire
    Snakeskin is an anthology born out of sandstone and heart hurt and healing. It’s a love letter to the Colorado Plateau and a eulogy to erosion. Break open. Become anew. Women have always been dragons. ...
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    41,98 €

  • La vejez y los filósofos
    José Enrique Gómez Álvarez
    La vejez es un tema que ha interesado en tiempos recientes debido, sobre todo, por el envejecimiento de la población en el siglo XX y el siglo actual. La mirada de la vejez en el campo de la Bioética es interdisciplinaria, por lo que se integran datos aportados por las ciencias sociales, la biología, la medicina y la reflexión filosófica. Pero, ¿qué han dicho los filósofos acer...
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    20,80 €

  • My Life of HELL
    Matthew Petchinsky
    This book is about the trauma I went through, please enjoy it, I am closing a chapter in my life that needs to be out in the world because of the damage that has been done to me. I know that my parents will try to discredit it, but it is all the truth. ...
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    8,13 €

  • A Guide to Relocating to Andorra
    William Jones
    Embark on a captivating journey to the heart of the Pyrenees with 'A Guide to Relocating to Andorra.' This succinct yet comprehensive guide is your roadmap to embracing the serenity and charm of Andorra, a tranquil haven nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes.Discover the allure of Andorra’s snow-kissed peaks and lush valleys as you navigate the essentials of relocation. From u...
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    12,75 €

  • Relocating to Albania
    William Jones
    Embark on a transformative journey with 'Relocating to Albania,' your indispensable companion for a seamless transition to this enchanting Balkan nation. Whether you’re drawn to Albania’s rich history, stunning landscapes, or vibrant culture, this comprehensive guide is designed to make your relocation experience smooth, rewarding, and filled with unforgettable moments.In this ...
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    14,20 €

  • Innovation in University-Based Intensive English Programs
    Jason Litzenberg
    This book considers innovation in US-based Intensive English Programs (IEPs), which provide international students with an immersion-style environment for learning academic English, prior to matriculating into a full-time degree program. The chapters demonstrate the ways that IEPs influence the wider fields of Applied Linguistics and TESOL. ...
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    181,92 €

  • Reimagining Dialogue on Identity, Language and Power
    This book reimagines dialogue as a tool to drive inquiries, encourage reflection and develop meaningful collaborations. It aims to foster public conversations surrounding identity, language and power that inspire criticality, innovation and multimodal engagement. ...
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    48,01 €

  • Transcultural Pedagogies for Multilingual Classrooms
    This book explores the ways in which transcultural pedagogies can support learning and literacies in critical, creative and socially just ways, highlighting research initiatives from across the globe. Chapters present innovative perspectives for language/literacy education focusing on Indigenous, plurilingual and digital literacies, among others. ...
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    60,30 €

  • Reimagining Dialogue on Identity, Language and Power
    This book reimagines dialogue as a tool to drive inquiries, encourage reflection and develop meaningful collaborations. It aims to foster public conversations surrounding identity, language and power that inspire criticality, innovation and multimodal engagement. ...
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    169,61 €

  • Transcultural Pedagogies for Multilingual Classrooms
    This book explores the ways in which transcultural pedagogies can support learning and literacies in critical, creative and socially just ways, highlighting research initiatives from across the globe. Chapters present innovative perspectives for language/literacy education focusing on Indigenous, plurilingual and digital literacies, among others. ...
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    181,92 €

  • Innovation in University-Based Intensive English Programs
    Jason Litzenberg
    This book considers innovation in US-based Intensive English Programs (IEPs), which provide international students with an immersion-style environment for learning academic English, prior to matriculating into a full-time degree program. The chapters demonstrate the ways that IEPs influence the wider fields of Applied Linguistics and TESOL. ...
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    60,30 €

  • Una creencia puede cambiarlo todo
    Cora Panizza
    En este ensayo descubrirás las posibles respuestas a estas preguntas desde una perspectiva psicológica, donde se enfatiza que la imagen de «ser humano» que hemos construido está basada en una imagen contrapuesta de lo que creemos que son los animales. En la exploración de estos fenómenos mentales y de las interacciones de nuestra especie con otros animales, la autora formula un...
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    13,77 €

  • Antero
    Sebastián Barreto
    Antero nació con una gran belleza: es un hombre con un cuerpo fornido que haría suspirar a quien se cruce en su camino. A pesar de eso, no está conforme con su vida. Lo que odia de sí mismo es el simple hecho de haber nacido en medio de una familia de muy bajos recursos económicos.Sin embargo, el destino cambiará el camino que ya veía trazado en su vida. Antero conocerá a una d...
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    17,67 €

  • A History of the Iranian Women’s Rights Movement
    Donya Ahmadi
    Reductionist tales, recalling orientalist essentialism, portray Muslim women as passive recipients of politics, who blindly follow the authority of religious men in their pursuit of political power. This book shows that Iranian women have been all but passive victims, and that their political contributions and organizing have been key to any progress made on behalf of sociopoli...
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    16,41 €

  • A History Of The Iranian Women’s Rights Movement
    Donya Ahmadi
    Iranian women have a rich and long-standing legacy of political activism. The origins of the Iranian women’s movement can be traced back to the emergence of independent women’s groups and periodicals during the constitutional revolution of the early twentieth century. Despite women’s active presence and contributions to global political developments of the past century, contemp...
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    16,41 €

  • Broken Hope
    Lynn Tramonte / Suma Setty
    What if you were forced to pack your belongings and leave your family, friends, career, home, and life behind? Could you say good-bye to everyone and everything you love, not knowing if you will see them again? That is what deportation is: permanent banishment from your home, family, friends, and job, from a life built over years. It is an extreme action that causes lasting har...
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    15,03 €

  • The Life and Work of Ante Dabro, Australian-Croatian Sculptor
    Peter Read
    Ante Dabro believes that the ability to see what other people don’t see is a real gift. He says, ’It’s like a star wheeling round the earth, fertilising the imagination as it goes.’ This book explores the different ways he has liberated an essence of humanity by releasing the soul of a human form from its imprisoning substance, whether it be from wood, marble, stone or plaster....
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    57,06 €

  • Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter
    Bin Srinidhi
    This book integrates the current research on diversity, equity, and inclusion with corporate practice and describes how these initiatives affect organizations’ morale, performance, and output. Academic researchers, corporate executives tasked with implementing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and regulators face the problem of balancing DEI initiatives, which could generate...
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    202,89 €

  • The Practical Philosophy of AI-Assistants
    Peter H Tu / Suman Gupta
    The Practical Philosophy of AI-Assistants presents a formal conversation between an AI engineer, Peter, and a humanities researcher, Suman. The book ensures that specialist concepts in AI research are made comprehensible to a humanities researcher, while humanities theories can be easily grasped by an AI engineer.The authors establish ground rules to design an AI-Assistant, tha...
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    45,46 €

  • The Practical Philosophy of AI-Assistants
    Peter H Tu / Suman Gupta
    The Practical Philosophy of AI-Assistants presents a formal conversation between an AI engineer, Peter, and a humanities researcher, Suman. The book ensures that specialist concepts in AI research are made comprehensible to a humanities researcher, while humanities theories can be easily grasped by an AI engineer.The authors establish ground rules to design an AI-Assistant, tha...
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    105,59 €

  • The Streets Of Lagrange
    Jimmy Mcphail
    For more than three decades Jimmy McPhail has listened with an ear of disbelief as minority victims and witnesses shared their stories. While the plot and the characters changed, the theme always remained the same. Themes of injustice, hatred and discrimination were the three most reoccurring themes. From verbal and physical abuse, workplace discrimination and even police bruta...
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    8,68 €

  • ANGER IN / ANGER OUT
    Maria L Vega
    In this anger management educational workbook you will venture out onto a road that will take you on a journey toward better understanding and management of your emotions. We have all felt fear, happiness, sadness, surprise, and displeasure, regardless of culture or life experience. Emotions are universal and do not always follow rules of logic. Even a strong emotion like anger...
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    36,68 €

  • Take Out the Jocks
    Michael Wallace Nest
    Ever wondered what would happen if the people afraid to go out at night were young men, not young women?Kate, Carly, and Seyram, friends since childhood, are outraged by the acquittal of a local rapist and frustrated at the lack of progress with the #MeToo movement in their conservative community. They decide to reverse gender freedoms by targeting the town’s jocks in a series ...
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    15,31 €

  • Homeless
    Marcia A. Murphy
    This book addresses the tragic suffering of the homeless. When we can get to the root causes of homelessness, identify them, and address them, this is helpful in assisting those who are unhoused. By sharing the story of one extraordinary individual, the author illustrates how many factors are involved in a person’s past that are interrelated and which influence each other’s out...
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    12,10 €

  • Homeless
    Marcia A. Murphy
    This book addresses the tragic suffering of the homeless. When we can get to the root causes of homelessness, identify them, and address them, this is helpful in assisting those who are unhoused. By sharing the story of one extraordinary individual, the author illustrates how many factors are involved in a person’s past that are interrelated and which influence each other’s out...
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    25,05 €

  • Las Crosses
    Apple An
    If you crave stories of resilient people who follow their heads, hearts, and dreams, and if you like light-hearted humor and fast-paced page-turners, then you’ll love Apple An’s inspirational account.Fleeing the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 and fueled by a burning desire for a better life, Apple embarks on a daring journey to pursue her doctoral education...
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    23,05 €

  • Intimacy and mobility in an era of hardening borders
    Based on vivid and illuminating ethnographic research from both east and west Europe, this book investigates the relationship between geopolitical and physical borders and ideological, classificatory boundaries, highlighting bordering process, and showing how the two often operate in tandem in the regulation of reproduction, care and intimacy. ...
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    68,92 €


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