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This is an adventure story about Royal Marine Commandos going to war during the Falklands War of 1982\. Myth and legend. War is an odd thing. It brings out the very best in a person and probably the converse, too. It is also the story of Argentinian Marines who also went to war. The very same war and eventually the very same battle. Memories are still very much alive. But it is curious that people witness the exact same events but remember something quite different. This book allows for these differences, accepting them as truths. The dark stormy stage is set and the players are not even aware they are going to war. One by one, they tell their story of this great Homerian adventure. But it is not a story of heroics and daring-do. It is a story of quite normal people who, through the accident of birth dates, meet in the absurd position of fighting each other for their very lives. Some are injured, some die. Some are deeply affected by the war. If there is a case for the Universal Soldier, it is truly in this story. Soldiers are sent to war by other people. They endure, suffer and kill for a cause they know or care little about. Real war and real fighting create a microcosm of experiences. Friendship groups reduce in size from a Commando Unit size of 600 men to much smaller groups. 9 Troop, Charlie Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines experienced this. 9 Troop comprises 32 men. All extremely close friends. Closer than you could possibly imagine. As the war progresses, the groups in the Troop reduce in size until you are only concerned with the other two men immediately around you. Microscopic. These are the men you fight for. These are the friendships you will take to the end of your days. If love were ever a thing, it was clearly present among the men of Charlie Company in 1982, also, among the men of the Argentine Marines on Sapper Hill. The War was short and violent. Extremely violent. The Marines on both sides suffered the extreme Antarctic weather conditions and the vicious fighting. Weather was the paramount concern. Royal Marines are trained to pay attention to detail and constantly do their admin. Clean and service equipment and themselves. It is a harsh religion within the Corps and we all pay homage to it. This may have affected the outcome as much as any fighting. <br><br> Autorid: Chris Pretty <br>

"on the whole it is a very accessible and reliable book of advice." Urban Design Combining how-to with why-to, 9 Ways to Make Housing for People lays out the core principles that David Baker Architects uses to help communities develop great urban housing. Written for architects and residents - as well as officials, developers, and planners - this book is a kit of parts: nine proven strategies for getting the best outcomes for housing in urban contexts. Detailed explorations and comprehensive case studies show how to apply and combine the principles creatively to meet the needs of sites, people, and budgets. Pragmatic and imaginative, this book is a modern manual for urban housing - getting it built and making it great. <br><br> Autorid: David Baker Architects <br>

Presents a series of interviews conducted during the first month following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, that discuss reactions to the attacks in the U.S. and abroad, U.S. foreign policy and the war on terrorism, in a 10th anniversary edition that includes a new preface by the author. Reprint. In 9-11, published in November 2001 and arguably the single most influential post 9-11 book, internationally renowned thinker Noam Chomsky bridged the information gap around the World Trade Center attacks, cutting through the tangle of political opportunism, expedient patriotism, and general conformity that choked off American discourse in the months immediately following. Chomsky placed the attacks in context, marshaling his deep and nuanced knowledge of American foreign policy to trace the history of American political aggression--in the Middle East and throughout Latin America as well as in Indonesia, in Afghanistan, in India and Pakistan--at the same time warning against America’s increasing reliance on military rhetoric and violence in its response to the attacks, and making the critical point that the mainstream media and public intellectuals were failing to make: any escalation of violence as a response to violence will inevitably lead to further, and bloodier, attacks on innocents in America and around the world. This new edition of 9-11, published on the tenth anniversary of the attacks and featuring a new preface by Chomsky, reminds us that today, just as much as ten years ago, information and clarity remain our most valuable tools in the struggle to prevent future violence against the innocent, both at home and abroad. <br><br> Autorid: Noam Chomsky <br>

Explains why detox works, the role of the liver in detoxing and how to detox your body. This work features a 9-day plan, which is easy to follow, spread effortlessly over two weekends and the 5 days between. It also covers topics such as: 4 bad eating habits to break; 5 new habits to make; and a 9-day menu programme with low-GL recipes. The Holford 9-Day Liver Detox will change the way you eat forever and leave you looking and feeling fantastic. Patrick Holford explains why detox works, the role of the liver in detoxing, and how to detox your body. His nine-day plan is easy to follow, spread effortlessly over two weekends and the five days between. He gives you simple information on how to get started and how to get the most out of your detox, so that you will feel the benefits immediately, as you flush the toxins from your system, shake off the strains of a high-pressure life, and achieve the body and energy levels you've always dreamed of. Follow Patrick Holford's simple rules and action steps and you will feel fantastic, lose weight, and prevent the onset of many chronic and debilitating illnesses. This is a healthy and safe detox diet that you can follow for life! <br><br> Autorid: Patrick Holford, Fiona McDonald Joyce <br>

Provides the final report of the 9/11 Commission detailing their findings on the September 11 terrorist attacks. Nearly three thousand people died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In Lower Manhattan, on a field in Pennsylvania, and along the banks of the Potomac, the United States suffered the single largest loss of life from an enemy attack on its soil. This authorized edition of the Commission's final report on the terrorist attacks on the US on September 11, 2001 traces the rise of the new global terrorism, as well as detailing the meetings and recommendations made by the bipartisan panel established in 2002. Appendices include names of US officials and others involved, and summaries of the dozen public hearings. This provocative historical record includes chronologies of the doomed flights and substantial reference notes, but lacks an index. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) In November 2002 the United States Congress and President George W. Bush established by law the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, also known as the 9/11 Commission. This independent, bipartisan panel was directed to examine the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11 attacks, identify lessons learned, and provide recommendations to safeguard against future acts of terrorism. This volume is the authorized edition of the Commission's final report. Nearly three thousand people died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In Lower Manhattan, on a field in Pennsylvania, and along the banks of the Potomoc, the United States suffered the single largest loss of life from an enemy attack on its soil. In November 2002 the United States Congress and President George W. Bush established by law the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, also known as the 9/11 Commission. This independent, bipartisan panel was directed to examine the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11 attacks, identify lessons learned, and provide recommendations to safeguard against future acts of terrorism.This volume is the authorized edition of the Commission's final report. Nearly three thousand people died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In Lower Manhattan, on a field in Pennsylvania, and along the banks of the Potomoc, the United States suffered the single largest loss of life from an enemy attack on its soil. <br><br> Autorid: National Commission on Terrorist Attacks <br>

Meet the dogs who searched for life amongst the ruins of the Twin Towers. Many heroes were made on 9/11 and in the weeks that followed. Not all of them showed human courage. Some of them could only show that they were truly mans best friend. German Shepherds, Labradors and Spaniels accounted for the majority of the four-legged heroes. Over three hundred search and rescue dogs worked the pile at Ground Zero and the crash site at the Pentagon. For hours they searched, fighting off exhaustion with sheer determination and they continued every day long after the hope of finding survivors had passed. There were faithful Guide dogs who helped their sightless owners out of the Twin Towers and led them to safety showed unstinting devotion in the face of adversity. And later, therapy dogs arrived to bring comfort to the bereaved and confused. At every stage of the operation, dogs were there helping humankind in various roles. And invaluably, they provided comfort and reassurance and lifted spirits by their pure presence. Sadly many of the dogs are no longer with us but their achievements will never be forgotten. Isabel George was fortunate that the people close to the dogs were pleased to be asked to share their stories. This book is to honour the dogs and their people. <br><br> Autorid: Isabel George <br>

This book explores the 9/11 terrorist attacks, providing an engaging overview of how these attacks unfolded and the legacy they left behind. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make each book engaging and accessible. The book also includes informative sidebars, two “Story Spotlight” special features, a timeline, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. This book is part of the Apex Honors imprint, which has a reading level of grades 3–4. However, the imprint is specifically designed for older readers, with interest levels of grades 3–9. This book explores the 9/11 terrorist attacks, providing an engaging overview of how these attacks unfolded and the legacy they left behind. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make each book engaging and accessible. <br><br> Autorid: Nick Rebman <br>

The time is right to learn what really happened on 9/11. The time is right to unearth what has been deliberately withheld from the public. Nearly twenty years ago, on 11 September 2001, four passenger aircraft were hijacked and flown into the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon near Washington, and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Nearly three thousand people were killed. The narrative in the weeks and months that followed seemed straightforward: the attacks had been masterminded by al Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden, an embittered terrorist with an abiding hatred of the West. But, as the twenty-year anniversary approaches, that neat explanation still fails to answer some important questions surrounding that fateful day. How did World Trade Center Building 7 - 100 yards from the Twin Towers - collapse so quickly and symmetrically when it had not been hit? How could two rogue aircraft bring down three towers? Did the US government help orchestrate the attacks as an 'inside job'? 9/11: The Conspiracy Theories seeks the truth - not only of what we do know about 9/11, but also what has been intentionally hidden from us. Researching these stories with the help of strong first-person reporting and an in-depth examination of documentation released under freedom-of-information protocols, this book sheds new light on one of history's most tragic and troubling episodes, which shattered for ever the myth of America as a country immune to international terrorism. <br><br> Autorid: David Gardner <br>

Become a known name and authority in your field to unlock infinite money-making opportunities In The 90 Day Brand Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering the Art of Branding, celebrated branding agency founder and influencer Dain Walker delivers an expert roadmap to harnessing your authority, credibility, and skills in your field to create consistent money-making opportunities. In the book, you’ll learn how to get paid for being a known name in your industry through your businesses, products, and services. Discover how to nail and scale your likeability, charisma, and character as you channel your personal brand’s attention into whatever company or product you’re building. The author explains how he used his own personal Instagram following to grow multi-million-dollar brands, and how you can do the same thing. You’ll also find: Strategies to use your creativity, sales abilities, action plans, and fun daily mental exercises to create the right mindset and skillset for growth Ways to eliminate fear, rejection, and self-doubt as you learn to unpack personal belief into the creation of content of all sorts Techniques to harness a variety of income streams, including those from social media, speaking, selling, podcasting, marketing, pitching, and advertising An effective and insightful guide to harnessing the full potential of your personal credibility, expertise, and authority, The 90 Day Brand Plan will prove invaluable to influencers, promoters, marketers, entrepreneurs, and founders of all stripes. <br><br> Autorid: Dain Walker <br>

Supercharge your leadership skills in just three months with expert advice from an industry leader In 90 Days to Level Up Your Leadership, executive fellow at Harvard Business School and bestselling author Bill George will teach you how to become a better leader by focusing on a specific step each week. From laying the groundwork for your leadership journey all the way through to tackling contemporary leadership challenges, this book walks you through exactly how to develop your leadership skills, one step at a time. Inside you'll find: A crystal-clear, week-by-week roadmap to help you improve your leadership skills Actionable steps and practical tasks you can apply immediately to become a better leader Tools to help you embrace and personify authentic leadership If you're ready to transform your career and achieve your goals in just one quarter, the 90 Days to Level Up series is for you. Whether you're brand-new to a business, stepping into a leadership role for the first time, or looking to enhance your skills, this series will be your personal guide to unlocking your potential and reaching new professional heights. <br><br> Autorid: Bill George <br>

Supercharge your teamwork skills in just three months with expert advice from an industry leader In 90 Days to Level Up Your Teamwork, bestselling author Amy Edmondson teaches you how to become a better team player by focusing on a specific element of cooperative achievement each week. From overcoming barriers to creating psychological safety, this book walks you through exactly how to develop your teamwork skills, one step at a time. Inside you'll find: A crystal-clear, week-by-week roadmap to help you improve your teamwork skills Practical tasks and actionable steps you can apply immediately to become a better teammate Thoughtful prompts to help you think about how what you've learned applies to your own career If you're ready to transform your career and achieve your goals in just one quarter, the 90 Days to Level Up series is for you. Whether you're brand-new to a business, stepping into a leadership role for the first time, or looking to enhance your skills, this series will be your personal guide to unlocking your potential and reaching new professional heights. <br><br> Autorid: Amy C. Edmondson <br>

Recounts the experience of Baptist minister Don Piper, who was pronounced dead after a car accident and experienced the glories of heaven for ninety minutes, but who miraculously came back to life only to endure a painful recovery. Now available in a special abridged edition for readers age 9-12, runaway bestseller 90 Minutes in Heaven is now poised to comfort children in the same way it has millions of adults. Now available in a special edition for readers age 9-12, 90 Minutes in Heaven is the runaway bestseller about one man's experience with death and life. When Don Piper's car collided with a semi-truck he was pronounced dead at the scene. For the next 90 minutes, he experienced the glories of heaven. Back on earth, a passing minister felt led to pray for the accident victim even though he was told Piper was dead. Miraculously, Piper came back to life, and the pleasure of heaven was replaced by a long and painful recovery.An inspiring account for people of all ages, 90 Minutes in Heaven is now poised to touch and comfort children in the same way it has offered encouragement and hope to millions of adults. <br><br> Autorid: Don Piper, Cecil Murphey <br>

Need, kes on valinud oma lemmikuteks rododendronid, on kahtlemata õnnelikud inimesed. Raske on rododendronite kõrvale leida teist sama suurte kasvatamisvõimalustega taimerühma, mis oleks sedavõrd dekoratiivne ja õitsedes niivõrd võimsaid emotsioone pakkuv. Maailmas on vähe taimeperekondi, millest võib samal määral vaimustuda. Suur liigi ja veelgi suurem sordivalik võimaldavad kõigil rododendronisõpradel leida oma lemmikud, et neid kasvatada ning nende ilu imetleda. Rohkete fotodega illustreeritud raamat käsitleb olulisemaid meie kliimat taluvaid liike ja sorte. Teksti lõpuossa on koondatud nimekiri sortidest, mis taluvad vähemalt 24 C, õigetes kasvutingimustes isegi 5?6 kraadi rohkem. Lühike ülevaade on antud viimase paarikümne aasta jooksul tehtud aretustööst lupjataluva rododendronialuse saamisel ja tutvustatud võimalusi, mida sellised sordid meile pakuvad. Loodetavasti on asjakohased ja kasulikud väikesed näpunäited rodode kasvunõudluse ning nende istutamise ja hooldamise kohta. Kasu on ehk ka märkustest taimerühma haiguste ja kahjurite kohta. Mahukamalt on käsitletud rododendronite perekonna süstemaatikat ja toodud ära tänapäevane taimeperekonna süstemaatiline ülevaade. <br><br> Autorid: Urmas Roht <br>

Learn how to manage your most difficult feelings and build the emotional strength you need to create the life of your dreams. &;Sadness, shame, helplessness, anger, embarrassment, disappointment, frustration, and vulnerability. In 30 years as a practicing psychologist, Dr. Joan Rosenberg has found that what most often blocks people from success and feeling capable in life is the inability to experience, move through, and handle these 8 unpleasant feelings. Knowing how to deal with intense, overwhelming, or uncomfortable feelings is essential to building confidence, emotional strength, and resilience. Yet when we distract or disconnect from these feelings, we move away from confidence, health, and our desired pursuits, ultimately undermining our ability to fully realize our ambitions. Neuroscientists suggest that the biological lifespan of a feeling, often known first through bodily sensations, lasts approximately 90 seconds. Dr. Rosenberg teaches readers to be aware, consciously lean into, and balance these unpleasant emotions by riding one or more 90-second waves of the bodily sensations. By staying present to these 8 feelings, we cultivate the confidence that we can handle life's challenges and the deep sense we can pursue whatever we want. Combining more than three decades of clinical experience with aspects of clinical psychology, mindfulness, and neuroscience research, 90 Seconds to a Life You Love is a strategic and practical guide on building core emotional strength, reducing anxiety, and developing the confidence you need to create a life of your design -- a life you love. <br><br> Autorid: Joan I Rosenberg <br>

'This book was a game changer for me. You will understand "anxiety" in a totally new way - a way that empowers and releases you from it! Brilliant book!' Poppy Jamie, author of Happy Not Perfect 90 Seconds to a Life You Love follows a simple formula: 1 choice. 8 feelings. 90 seconds. This book teaches you that if you choose to be fully present and aware when you experience unpleasant feelings. If you choose not to block or avoid these difficult emotions with alcohol, food or denial. If you ride through the wave of these feelings, which will only last for 90 seconds, you will build your confidence. It's called the Rosenberg Reset and it will change your life. You will move through these emotions successfully, be better equipped to handle unpleasant feelings in the future and put yourself on the path to resilience, emotional strength, positive self-esteem and rock solid confidence. 90 Seconds to a Life You Love shares the only neuroscience-based approach that shows readers how to achieve emotional strength and confidence. 'Joan's approach is simple, practical, and effective. It represents a significant breakthrough on the path to success. If you want unwavering confidence to pursue your goals and dreams, then this will guide you to it.' Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and The Success Principles '90 Seconds to a Life You Love is a must-read. Imagine what would happen in your life if you had unwavering self-esteem and greater emotional strength. This book is the roadmap, and Dr. Joan is the perfect guide.' Brendon Burchard, author of The Motivation Manifesto, The Charge, and The Millionaire Messenger 'Her ethos is simple: if you sit with an unpleasant or painful emotion for 90 seconds, keeping it in your mind without distractions, you will essentially 'ride it out'. - Metro <br><br> Autorid: Joan Rosenberg <br>

90 Seconds to Midnight tells the gripping and thought-provoking story of Setsuko Nakamura Thurlow, a thirteen-year-old girl living in Hiroshima in 1945, when the city was annihilated by an atomic bomb. Struggling with grief and anger, Thurlow set out to warn the world about the horrors of a nuclear attack in a crusade that has lasted seven decades. In 2015 Thurlow sparked a rallying cry for activists when she proclaimed at the United Nations, “Humanity and nuclear weapons cannot coexist.” With that, she shifted the global discussion from nuclear deterrence to humanitarian consequences, the key in crafting the landmark Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Regarded as the conscience of the antinuclear movement, Thurlow accepted the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. With the fate of humanity at stake and with the resolve of her samurai ancestors, Thurlow challenged leaders of the nuclear-armed states. On January 22, 2021, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons went into effect, banning nuclear weapons under international law. Critical historical events need a personal narrative, and Thurlow is such a storyteller for Hiroshima. 90 Seconds to Midnight recounts Thurlow’s ascent from the netherworld where she saw, heard, and smelled death and her relentless efforts to protect the world from an unspeakable fate. Knowing she would have to live with those nightmares, Thurlow turned them into a force to impel people across the globe to learn from Hiroshima, to admit that yes, it could happen again—and then to take action. 90 Seconds to Midnight tells the gripping and thought-provoking story of Setsuko Nakamura Thurlow, a thirteen-year-old girl living in Hiroshima in 1945, when the city was annihilated by an atomic bomb, and her ensuing quest to rid the world of nuclear weapons. <br><br> Autorid: Charlotte Jacobs <br>

As the Indian Air Force turns 90, it is in the throes of a major modernization and expansion drive. This book details the current state of the IAF and its modernization plans and prospects. "...a very nice, single-volume reference work on the Indian Air Force (IAF)." — The Journal of the Air Force Historical FoundationThe Indian Air Force was formed on 8 October 1932. Tested in the Second World War and in subsequent India-Pakistan conflicts, the force enters its 90th year as one of the largest air forces in the world. However, it also faces enhanced challenges in the region as it seeks to replace legacy systems, upgrade its combat and support assets and to also expand its force levels. Despite many problems the IAF is facing the second decade of the twenty-first century with an increasingly rationalized doctrine, an improving air defense network, an array of new ordnance and electronics and a rejuvenated combat fleet.90 Years of the Indian Air Force examines the Indian Air Force as it exists today and its moves towards modernization. Each element of the IAF, along with the current inventory of aircraft as they relate to its combat squadrons, transport fleet, helicopter forces, training and electronic warfare and surveillance assets are discussed. In addition, the IAF’s air defense network and its large SAM inventory are detailed along with the fledgling Defence Space Agency which operates with Air Force assistance. India’s existing space assets are discussed as they relate to airspace surveillance and management.The ongoing modernization of the Indian Air Force is examined in terms of new acquisitions and the upgrading of older but viable platforms. Similarly, the ongoing efforts to improve the Air Defence network, ISTAR systems, AEW platforms and new SAMs are analyzed. Moreover, the focus on indigenous designs in respect of radars, aircraft, ordnance and SAMs are explored in detail. Two separate elements of this effort are discussed; license production of foreign designs and a renewed emphasis on local designs for combat aircraft, trainers, helicopters, weapons and SAMs, this local production being key to the IAF’s future modernization.90 Years of the Indian Air Force is illustrated with full color photography throughout and includes 15 specially commissioned color artworks. <br><br> Autorid: Sanjay Badri-Maharaj <br>

"Giovanni Pico della Mirandola was a philosopher and a poet and an orator as well. His first printed work, published by Eucharius Silber on December 7, 1486, was a strange little book, more a pamphlet really, that comprised nine hundred theses, averagingeighteen words each, many of which he attached to names of the authoritative dead--including ancient, medieval, pagan, Muslim, Christian, and Jewish--on matters such as philosophy, theology, and magic. Readers would have found no backing for these "conclusions," as Pico called them - just hundreds of unsupported statements, which he expected would be debated in Rome by philosophers and theologian from the farthest parts of Italy. Instead of this debate, however, the book drew down the wrath of God through his Vicar on earth, Pope Innocent VIII, and planning for a disputational spectacle stopped. This new English version reflects the infrastructure of Pico's Latin in Greek, Hebrew, and other languages; also his handling of technical terminology in theological argument; and structural features of his prose, like the numerological placement of a conclusion or the repetition of a distinctive phrase to carry a theme"-- A groundbreaking edition of controversial theses proposed by the most famous philosopher of the Italian Renaissance.Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (1463–1494), the most famous philosopher of the Italian Renaissance, had ambitions in line with his talents, especially in philosophical theology. His boldest venture urged Christians to save their souls with Jewish mysticism—Kabbalah—while also offering to debate anyone in Italy about his project. In 1486, he announced plans for a disputation in Rome on 900 theses, but Pope Innocent VIII quashed the event with an indictment for crimes against Christian orthodoxy.Pico’s theses cited well-known scholastic authorities: Muslims like Ibn Rushd, Jews like Maimonides, and Christians like John Duns Scotus and Thomas Aquinas. But as Brian Copenhaver demonstrates in Nine Hundred Conclusions, many of Pico’s scholastic sources were filtered through a less renowned Thomist theologian named Jean Cabrol (Capreolus). Pico also sought to enrich Christian theology with newly available authorities from the Platonic and Pythagorean traditions as well as theosophical texts associated with ancient Orphism and Hermetism. Supreme among his authorities were theses taken from medieval Jewish Kabbalah, which Pico regarded as an angelic revelation and tried to appropriate for Christianity. The present volume is a ground-breaking contribution, containing a new critical edition of the Latin text along with a new translation into contemporary English, a detailed introduction, and a commentary discussing each of the 900 theses individually. Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, the most famous philosopher of the Italian Renaissance, urged Christians to save their souls with Jewish mysticism—Kabbalah—offering to debate anyone in Italy. Nine Hundred Conclusions offers a definitive new critical edition and translation of the Latin and commentary on Pico’s theses that were denounced by the Pope. <br><br> Autorid: Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, Brian P. Copenhaver <br>

The most comprehensive, updated history of St. Bartholomew the Great, the oldest parish church in London, as it celebrates its nine-hundred-year anniversary. At the heart of the Smithfield area, with its pubs, restaurants, and market, is a church built when Henry I was King of England. Overlooking the fields where kings confronted rebellions, knights jousted, and heretics were burnt, St. Bartholomew’s Priory and Hospital played a central role in the history of medieval London. The tale of St. Bartholomew’s is one of survival and renewal. Not only has the priory hosted many of London’s most famous (such as a young Benjamin Franklin), but it has also miraculously survived the tumults of the Reformation, the Civil War, the Great Fire of 1666, and the bomb raids of World Wars I and II. Richly illustrated, 900 Years of St Bartholomew’s surveys the art, architecture, and deep historical significance of this enduring landmark. <br><br> Autorid: Charlotte Gauthier <br>

90+2 tells the story of football’s most dramatic last-minute goals. From late twists that decided a league title, to the heartbreak of last-gasp goals that resulted in relegation, to incredible cup final drama, unbelievable second-leg recoveries and epic international tournament chaos – this is football at its most intense! 90+2: Last-Minute Moments that Changed Football History is a thrilling, exhilarating and rousing journey through some of the most dramatic sporting events of the last 40 years.The book takes the reader on an unforgettable trip through the late twists that defined some of football’s biggest matches, with late goals of great consequence that deserve a lasting place in history. There are the title races brought to stunning conclusions, the roller coaster of emotions that come via last-gasp goals in relegation battles and incredible cup final finishes that left one side elated and another in despair. There are the scarcely believable second-leg recoveries and some epic international tournament showdowns.90+2 is a glorious look at some of the craziest conclusions that football has ever seen. The board going up to signal the amount of added time marks the very moment the chaos begins. This is football at its most intense! <br><br> Autorid: John Boland <br>

How well do you remember the 90s? This book will put your trivia to the test.It’s been two decades since Y2K, and our nostalgia for humanity’s best decade is stronger than ever. Between Titanic, Thelma and Louise, The Joy Luck Club, and Goodfellas, it’s hard (impossible?) not to love the 90s. But how well do we really remember those years?With pop-culture-focused questions, this interactive trivia book is perfect to play with friends or family (or, for the truly 90s obsessed…solo!). With 450 questions about the raddest films, actors, and directors of the decade, 90s Movies Quizpedia will have even the most devoted movie buffs exclaiming “Ugh, as if!” <br><br> Autorid: Aisling Coughlan <br>

Throw it back to the raddest decade with these nostalgic 90s playing cards.Step back in time with the 90s Playing Cards, a throwback deck featuring some of the most iconic people, objects, and moments from the 1990s.Illustrated by Niki Fisher, these cards capture the essence of this memorable decade and are a must-have for anyone who grew up in the 90s or is a fan of the era. From the Spice Girls to Nokia brick phones, Clueless to Michael Jordan donning his Chicago Bulls jersey, these cards are a journey through the cultural touchstones of the decade.Each card is beautifully illustrated, making them perfect for collectors, gamers, or anyone looking to add some retro flair to their game night. Relive the magic of this totally righteous decade with the 90s Playing Cards. <br><br> Autorid: Niki Fisher <br>

A counting book for babies, toddlers, and any fan of the decade that knew how to keep it real.It’s never too early to introduce your little home skillet to the raddest decade—the 90s!This hella-cute counting book is great to read with little ones learning about numbers. The vibrant illustrations feature bucket hats, roller blades, VHS tapes, classic 90s toys, and other icons from the zenith of human history that will pop off the page with Kim Drane’s happy and colorful style. Learn about numbers and the best decade with your little ones, all at the same time! <br><br> Autorid: Kim Drane <br>

The 91-Storey Treehouse is the seventh book of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic comic book-style illustrations. 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' Tom Fletcher, author of The Danger Gang Join Andy and Terry in their 91-storey spectacular treehouse it used to be a 78-story treehouse, but they keep getting ideas for new stories! They've added thirteen new levels, including the world's most powerful whirlpool, a mashed-potato-and-gravy train and a human pinball machine. Why not try your luck on the spin-and-win prize wheel or hang out in a giant spider web (with a giant spider), or you can always get your fortune told by Madam Know-it-all or eat a submarine sandwich the size of an actual submarine while deciding whether or not to push the BIG RED BUTTON . . . which theyre not sure whether to push or not because they cant remember what it does. Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! Climb more fun-filled levels by collecting all thirteen books in the seven million-copy-selling series the perfect chapter books for reluctant readers. <br><br> Autorid: Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton <br>

'Somewhere in the world there may be a noisier street than Acharnon Street; but I hope not.' 92 Acharnon Street is a loving portrait of Athens in all its dusty, dirty, trafficridden reality, complete with bars, prostitutes, corruption and imperious bureaucrats. This is a book about Greeks not just Greece, in all their rich and confusing humanity. <br><br> Autorid: John Lucas <br>

Fourteen year old Calum Brooks has big dreams. One day, he'll escape this boring life and write movies, proper ones, with massive budgets and A-list stars. For now though, he's stuck coping alone while his dad works away, writing scripts in his head and trying to stay 'in' with his gang of mates at school, who don't like new kids, especially foreign ones. But when his father invites his new Polish girlfriend and her son, Sergei, to move in, Calum's life is turned upside down. He's actually sharing a room with 'the enemy'! How's he going to explain that to his mates? Yet when Calum is knocked down in a hit and run and breaks both legs, everything changes. Trapped at home, Calum and Sergei slowly start to understand each other, and even work together to investigate a series of break-ins at the local community centre. But Calum can't help feeling like Sergei's hiding something. Is he really trying to help, or cover up his own involvement in the crime? 928 Miles from Home is a powerful new story from the multi-award-winning author of Smart and A Seven-Letter Word, Kim Slater. <br><br> Autorid: Kim Slater <br>

Think Kurt Vonnegut meets Ursula le Guin in this outofthisworld story about an unlikely ensemble of unlikely characters fated to save the planet. Two female androids in love, an immigrant with a secret, an alien doctor, an astronaut on a mining ship, a man with hands of fire, a young woman with Xray eyes, a griefstricken robot, a Venetian executioner, a woman with foresight in a tower, and a delivery driver with a cargo of children all come together to save the planet from destruction when an asteroid plummets toward Earth, threatening to kill everyone. Roiling with themes of modern slavery and racism, as well as AI and the malaise of a modern world half asleep and blind to violence and destruction not to mention a love affair, a fatherson relationship, and android lesbian lovers Jack Davies's thoughtprovoking, emotional storytelling is brought together in a shattering conclusion. <br><br> Autorid: Jack Davies <br>

Published in 1958, 95 Poems is the last book of new poems published in Cummings's lifetime. Remarkable for its vigor, freshness, interest in ordinary individuals, and awareness of the human life cycle, the book reflects Cummings's observations on nature and his prevailing gratitude for whatever life offers: "Time's a strange fellow: more he gives than takes." This new edition joins other individual uniform Liveright paperback volumes drawn from the Complete Poems, most recently Etcetera and 22 and 50 Poems. A paperback collection newly offset from Complete Poems 1904-1962 with an afterword by the Cummings scholar George James Firmage. A paperback collection newly offset from Complete Poems 1904-1962 with an afterword by the Cummings scholar George James Firmage. Published in 1958, 95 Poems is the last book of new poems published in Cummings's lifetime. Remarkable for its vigor, freshness, interest in ordinary individuals, and awareness of the human life cycle, the book reflects Cummings's observations on nature and his prevailing gratitude for whatever life offers: "Time's a strange fellow: more he gives than takes." This new edition joins other individual uniform Liveright paperback volumes drawn from the Complete Poems, most recently Etcetera and 22 and 50 Poems. <br><br> Autorid: E. E. Cummings, George James Firmage <br>

(Piano Collection). A collection of waltzes by 16 favorite composers including Brahms, Chopin, Grieg, Lizst, Ravel, Schubert, and Schumann. Highlights include Chopin's Valse brillante in E-flat Major, Op. 18, and Tchaikovsky's "Waltz of the Flowers." Intermediate to Upper Intermediate Level. Contents: BARTOK: Waltz, The First Term at the Piano * BEETHOVEN: Waltz in E-Flat Major, WoO 84 * BRAHMS: 16 Waltzes, Op. 39 * CHOPIN: Grand valse brillante, Op. 18 * Waltz, Op. 64, No. 1 "Minute" * Waltz Op. 69, No. 1 * Waltz, Op. 69, No. 2 * Waltz, Op. 70, No. 2 * Waltz, Op. 70, No. 3 * Waltz, Op. KK. IVa, No. 12 * DEBUSSY: Valse romantique * DVORAK: Waltz, Op. 54, No. 1 * GRANADOS: VALSES POETICOS: Melodico * Tempo de Vals noble * Tempo de Valse lento * Allegro humoristico * Allegretto * GRIEG: Waltz, Op. 12, No. 2 * Waltz, Op. 38, No. 7 * Valse Impromptu, Op. 47, No. 1 * Melancholy, Op. 68, No. 6 * GURLITT: Valse Noble, Op. 101, No. 14 * HELLER: Petite Valse, Op. 45, No. 13 * JOPLIN: Bethena - A Concert Waltz * Pleasant Moments - Ragtime Waltz * LISZT: Album Leaf in Waltz Form * Waltz in A Major, S. 208a * RAVEL: VALSES NOBLES ET SENTIMENTALES: Moderato - very straightforward * Lento assai * Moderato * Animato assai * Quasi Lento * Vivo * A la maniere de... Borodine * SCHUBERT: 12 Valses Sentimentales, Op. 50, D. 779 * 12 Valses Nobles, Op. 77, D. 969 * 13 Last Waltzes, Op. 127, D. 146 * Waltz in G Major, D. 844 * SCHUMANN: Valse Allemande, Op. 9 * Valse Noble, Op. 9 * Waltz, Op. 124, No. 4 * Waltz, Op. 124, No. 10 * Waltz, Op. 124, No. 15 * TCHAIKOVSKY: Waltz, Op. 39, No. 8 * Waltz of the Flowers, Op. 71a <br><br> Autorid: G. Schirmer, Inc., Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation <br>

The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of BTS!Packed with fun facts about Bangtan Sonyeondan, quick quizzes to test Tannie knowledge, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any members of ARMY. <br><br> Autorid: Arie Kaplan, Risa Rodil <br>

The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Chappell Roan.Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for anyone wanting to know more about their favorite artist’s favorite artist. <br><br> Autorid: Arie Kaplan, Risa Rodil <br>

The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Selena Gomez!Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any Selenators. <br><br> Autorid: Arie Kaplan, Risa Rodil <br>

The ultimate Taylor Swift fact and activity book for children! Discover everything any young Taylor Swift fan needs to know in this jam-packed guide, full of facts, quizzes and questions. Plus there are bonus journal pages to fill in. Did you know . . .? Taylor grew up on a Christmas-tree farm She can play the piano, banjo and ukulele as well as the guitar! She won a poetry competition when she was 10 This bumper illustrated book is perfect for any Swiftie! <br><br> Autorid: Arie Kaplan, Risa Rodil <br>

The ultimate fact book and journal for sports fans, featuring the greatest of all time (GOAT) athletes from basketball, baseball, football, soccer, and tennis!Packed with fun facts and quick quizzes about some of the greatest athletes of all time, as well as bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any sports fan. <br><br> Autorid: Arie Kaplan, Risa Rodil <br>

From development prototype to Geneva Motor Show star and 150mph road-test car, 9600 HP played a key role in the launch of the sensational Jaguar E-type. <br><br> Autorid: Philip Porter <br>

280,000 people were determined to queue no matter the conditions. 280,000 people were there to witness and take part in a historical moment. 280,000 people felt they had to be there. These numbers comprise the people who queued for as many as 24 hours to file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history. At its peak the queue stretched for 10 miles though London. In addition to the many thousands that formed The Queue there are millions of others with a story to tell about how this monarch had touched their own lives. This book includes 96 individual moments, memories and stories about what The Queen meant to us alongside hand-drawn illustrations. <br><br> Autorid: Andrew Lannerd <br>

Tap into the wisdom of experts to learn what every engineering manager should know. With 97 short and extremely useful tips for engineering managers, you'll discover new approaches to old problems, pick up road-tested best practices, and hone your management skills through sound advice. Managing people is hard, and the industry as a whole is bad at it. Many managers lack the experience, training, tools, texts, and frameworks to do it well. From mentoring interns to working in senior management, this book will take you through the stages of management and provide actionable advice on how to approach the obstacles youll encounter as a technical manager. A few of the 97 things you should know: "Three Ways to Be the Manager Your Report Needs" by Duretti Hirpa "The First Two Questions to Ask When Your Team Is Struggling" by Cate Huston "Fire Them!" by Mike Fisher "The 5 Whys of Organizational Design" by Kellan Elliott-McCrea "Career Conversations" by Raquel Vélez "Using 6-Page Documents to Close Decisions" by Ian Nowland "Ground Rules in Meetings" by Lara Hogan <br><br> Autorid: Camille Fournier <br>

Presents advice from more than four dozen software architects on the key principles of computer software development. In this truly unique technical book, today's leading software architects present valuable principles on key development issues that go way beyond technology. More than four dozen architects offer advice for communicating with stakeholders, eliminating complexity, empowering developers, and many more practical lessons they've learned from years of experience. In this truly unique technical book, today's leading software architects present valuable principles on key development issues that go way beyond technology. More than four dozen architects -- including Neal Ford, Michael Nygard, and Bill de hOra -- offer advice for communicating with stakeholders, eliminating complexity, empowering developers, and many more practical lessons they've learned from years of experience. Among the 97 principles in this book, you'll find useful advice such as:Don't Put Your Resume Ahead of the Requirements (Nitin Borwankar) Chances Are, Your Biggest Problem Isn't Technical (Mark Ramm) Communication Is King; Clarity and Leadership, Its Humble Servants (Mark Richards) Simplicity Before Generality, Use Before Reuse (Kevlin Henney) For the End User, the Interface Is the System (Vinayak Hegde) It's Never Too Early to Think About Performance (Rebecca Parsons) To be successful as a software architect, you need to master both business and technology. This book tells you what top software architects think is important and how they approach a project. If you want to enhance your career, 97 Things Every Software Architect Should Know is essential reading. In this truly unique technical book, today's leading software architects present valuable principles on key development issues that go way beyond technology. More than four dozen architects offer advice for communicating with stakeholders, eliminating complexity, empowering developers, and many more practical lessons they've learned from years of experience. <br><br> Autorid: Richard Monson-Haefel <br>

With 97 short and useful tips, UX designers will discover new approaches to old problems, pick up road-tested best practices, and hone their skills through sound advice. Original. Tap into the wisdom of experts to learn what every UX practitioner needs to know. With 97 short and extremely useful tips, you'll discover new approaches to old problems, pick up road-tested best practices, and hone your skills through sound advice.Working in UX involves much more than just creating user interfaces. UX teams struggle with understanding what's important, which practices they should know deeply, or what approaches aren't helpful at all. With these 97 concise tips, editor Daniel Berlin presents a wealth of advice and knowledge from experts who have practiced UX throughout their careers."Bring Themes, Not Interview Questions to Exploratory Research"--Shanti Kanhai"Design for Content First"--Marli Mesibov"Design for Universal Usability"--Ann Chadwick-Dias"Be Wrong on Purpose"--Skyler Taylor"A Diverse Participant Recruit Is Critical to Authentic User Research"--Megan Campos"Put On Your InfoSec Hat to Improve Your Designs"--Julie Meriden"Boost Your Emotional Intelligence to Move from Good UX to Great"--Priyama Barua <br><br> Autorid: Daniel Berlin <br>

A veterinary nurse offers almost 100 silly, but sure-fire ways to entertain your canine companions, including playing tetherball, leaving a trail of plain popcorn around the house and giving them lower-ear noogies. Original. 35,000 first printing. Offers ninety-seven exercies and games to play with a dog, including activities involving unique ways to rub, tickle, role-play, and pantomime. News for dogs and dog lovers to smile about: The irresistible bestseller is now evenmore irresistible with a 4-by-6-inch “chunky” format. As quirky, colorful, and giftable as ever,97 Ways to Make a Dog Smile is now fresher and more appealing.Developed by Jenny Langbehn, a veterinary nurse who has a gift for making dogs happy, here are 97 foolproof methods and tricks for putting any dog into a state of pure pleasure. Enhancing each entry is an adorable, full-color photograph of the guaranteed result—a smiling dog. Give these a try: Lower-Ear Noogies. The Thumper. Lazy Man’s Tetherball. The Hansel and Gretel—“For an afternoon of fun, scamper about the house leaving a trail of plain popped popcorn in your wake.” Or “Subliminal Game,” which works by sneaking a favorite word like “cookie” into otherwise boring jabber.*The tricks require no fancy props or special talents—just a willingness to surrender yourself to sheer silliness. They combine the creative gift of touch— unexpected ways to rub, massage, scratch, tickle, and knead—with imaginative play scenarios that are just loopy enough to ensure your dog will be amused, whether he’s laughing with you or at you. These tricksreally work.*Don’t forget to have said cookie on hand. <br><br> Autorid: Jenny Langbehn <br>

Read the definitive essay collection from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Adversary, dubbed 'France's greatest writer of non-fiction' (New York Times) 'The most exciting living writer' Karl Ove Knausgaard Over the course of his career, Emmanuel Carrère has reinvented non-fiction writing. In a search for truth in all its guises, he dispenses with the rules of genre. For him, no form is out of reach: theology, historiography, reportage and memoir - among many others - are fused under the pressure of an inimitable combination of passion, curiosity and intellect that has made Carrère one of our most distinctive and important literary voices today. 97,196 Words introduces Carrère's shorter work to an English-language audience. Featuring more than thirty extraordinary texts written over an illustrious twenty-five-year period of Carrère's creative life, the book shows a remarkable mind at work. Spanning continents, histories, and personal relationships, 97,196 Words considers the divides between truth, reality and our shared humanity, exploring remarkable events and eccentric lives, including Carrère's own. * A New York Times Notable Book * <br><br> Autorid: Emmanuel Carrère <br>

Comprehension skills are at the heart of 11+ and Common Entrance exams, such as those set by the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM, University of Cambridge), the Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB) and by the schools themselves. The comprehension section of these exams typically contains a passage and a variety of questions that test understanding, inference ability, logical reasoning, grammar, vocabulary and reading techniques. This book contains four exams, each with a passage of contemporary literature, awarding 30 marks and designed to be completed in 30 minutes. The questions in this book are representative of the range of different question styles found in a typical standard comprehension exam paper. Full explanations on how to achieve the highest marks per question are included. Extensively road-tested by ElevenPlusExams, all 11+ Essentials tests are perfect for use in the classroom and at home. <br><br> Autorid: <br>

Discover the infinite nature of Allah with 101 inspirational cards in The 99 Beautiful Names of Allah: Physicians of the Heart Wazifa Card Deck.This Wazifa card deck explores the meanings of the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah, also known as the Sifat, or attributes of Allah. The words “Allah” and “God” refer to the ineffable Reality, the Essence of all things. The Sifat is differentiated aspects of Allah. The 99 Names have historically been invoked to awaken the consciousness of the Divine. Exploring the Sifat through the beautiful and sturdy card deck helps spiritual seekers learn and retain the meanings of the Names, supports the practice of Wazifa, or chanting their sounds, offer a fun and easy way to remember of God in daily life, andserve to form a relationship with the attributes of Allah. 101 CARDS: In addition to “God” and “Allah,” includes pronunciation, meaning and attributes of the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah INCLUDES 20-PAGE BOOKLET: Deepen your understanding of the Names and expand your practices through the helpful informational booklet EXPERT GUIDANCE: Shabda Kahn, who serves as Pir (spiritual director) of the Sufi Ruhaniat International and is the spiritual lineage holder of the Sufi family, created these cards in response to numerous requests by students BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Lovely illustrations and beautiful design offer a beautiful background to the inspirational text THOUGHTFUL GIFT: The cards and booklet are housed in a sturdy box perfect for gifting or display COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Enhance your study of the Names with the book Physicians of the Heart by Pir Shabda Kahn eminent Sufi teachers Faisal Muqaddam, Imam Bilal Hyde, and Murshid Wali Ali Meyer <br><br> Autorid: Shabda Kahn, Muqaddam <br>

A charming YA rom-com perfect for fans of Red, White, and Royal Blue and What If It’s Us. Micah Summers runs a popular Instagram full of drawings of his numerous imaginary boyfriends (ninety-nine so far)—though he's never had a real boyfriend before. But when a meet-cute with Boy 100 goes wrong, Micah embarks on a Prince Charming-like quest throughout Chicago to find true love—for real this time.Will Boy 100 be the One? Micah is rich, dreamy, and charming. As the “Prince of Chicago,”—the son of local celebrity sports radio host known as the King of Chicago—he has everything going for him. Unfortunately, he’s also the prince of imaginary meet-cutes, since he’s too nervous to actually ask boys out. Instead, Micah draws each crush to share on Instagram with a post about their imaginary dates. Ninety-nine “boyfriends” later, his account is hugely popular, and everyone is eagerly awaiting Boy 100. So is Micah. He’s determined that Boy 100 will be different. This time, Micah will sweep the boy off his feet, for real! So when Micah flirts with a hot boy on the L who’s wearing a vegan leather jacket and lugging a ton of library books, he is sure this is Boy 100. But right before he can make his move and ask for the boy’s number, the guy rushes off the train, leaving behind his pumpkin-embroidered jacket. The jacket holds clues to the boy’s identity, so Micah and his friends set off on a quest to return it. Along the way, Micah will discover that the best relationships aren’t fairy tales. In fact, the perfect fit—and true love—might be closer than he thinks. <br><br> Autorid: Adam Sass <br>

Last year, Molly Barlow did something terrible. Then, her mother wrote a book about it. And so everyone in their tiny hometown found out that Molly cheated on her childhood sweetheart, the love of her life, her best friend with his brother. After spending senior year at a boarding school in the middle of nowhere, Molly now has ninety-nine days to endure back in her hometown before she can escape to college. Ninety-nine days of being the most hated person in town. Ninety-nine days to heal the hurt she's caused. Ninety-nine days to figure out what she wants, and who she loves ... 99 Days will captivate fans of John Green and 100 Days of Summer <br><br> Autorid: Katie Cotugno <br>

This book is packed with bright ideas and practical projects for children aged 4-11 to raise environmental awareness and prompt discussion about climate change. Encouraging children to take charge right from the start, the activities range from creating recycled kites, windsocks, and garden decorations, to upcycling old t-shirts, building minibeast hotels and designing campaigns to eliminate single-use plastics from school. Some can be completed outdoors and some indoors, with each page including photos of the activity in action, plus details of the resources required and steps needed. As well as the main activity, extension ideas are provided, so there is plenty to fill each session. The tried-and-tested activities are themed in three main areas: Eco-friendly practice Recycling and upcycling Connecting with the natural world Whether you run an eco-club, a craft club or you simply want to facilitate activities on a sustainability theme with children in your class, this fantastic book will raise awareness of environmental issues in an engaging way and many of the activities will save your school or setting money too. <br><br> Autorid: Sarah Watkins <br>

'Terrifying yet funny, surprising yet predictable, simple yet poignant' Chris Packham A shocking but informative, eye-catching and witty book of maps that illustrate the perilous state of our planet. The maps in this book are often shocking, sometimes amusing, and packed with essential information: · Did you know that just 67 companies worldwide are responsible for 67 per cent of global greenhouse emissions? · Or that keeping a horse has the same carbon footprint as a 23,500-kilometre road trip? · Did you know how many countries use less energy than is consumed globally by downloading porn from the internet? · Do you know how much of the earth's surface has been concreted over? · Or how many trees would we have to plant to make our planet carbon-neutral? Presenting a wealth of innovative scientific research and data in stunning, beautiful infographics, 99 Maps to Save the Planet provides us with instant snapshots of the destruction of our environment. At one glance, we can see the precarious state of our planet - but also realise how easy it would be to improve it Enlightening, a bit frightening, but definitely inspiring, 99 Maps to Save the Planet doesn't provide practical tips on how to save our planet: it just presents the facts. And the facts speak for themselves. Once we know them, what excuse do we have for failing to act? <br><br> Autorid: KATAPULT, Chris Packham <br>

Richly illustrated and accompanied by engaging reflections and activities, this book is offered as a guide to help us witness the Divine Majesty and Beauty. For children it is a rich treasury of wonder that will reveal greater depths as they grow and mature, whilst for parents and teachers it will offer much to inspire, inform, and remind. <br><br> Autorid: Daniel Thomas Dyer, Daniel Thomas Dyer <br>

Shortlisted for the DSC Prize 2019 Laconic, sharp and playful, 99 Nights in Logar is a stunning coming-of-age novel and a portrait of Afghanistan like no other, from an unforgettable new voice Me and Gul and Zia and Dawoud out on the roads of Logar, together, for the first time, hoping to get Budabash back home before nightfall It is 2005 in Logar, Afghanistan, and twelve-year-old Marwand has returned from America with his family for the summer. He loses the tip of his finger to the village dog, Budabash, who then escapes. Marwands quest to find Budabash, over 99 nights, begins. The resulting search is an exuberantly told adventure, one that takes Marwand and his cousins across Logar, through mazes, into floods and unexpected confrontations with American soldiers. Moving between celebrations and tragedies, Marwand must confront family secrets and his own identity as he returns to a home hes missed for six years. Deeply humorous and surprisingly tender, 99 Nights in Logar is a vibrant exploration of the power of stories the ones we tell each other, and the ones we find ourselves in. 'Charming and unpredictable ... A narrative style fizzing with surprise' Observer 'A revelation, in every sense of the word' Justin Torres 'Ferocious, funny, rude, and freewheeling' Karan Mahajan <br><br> Autorid: Jamil Jan Kochai <br>

We live in a time of crises - economic turmoil, workplace disempowerment, unresponsive government, environmental degradation, social disintegration, and international rivalry. In The 99 Percent Economy, Paul S. Adler, a leading expert on business management, argues that these crises are destined to deepen unless we radically transform our economy. But despair is not an option, and Adler provides a compelling alternative: democratic socialism. He argues that to overcome these crises we need to assert democratic control over the management of both individual enterprises and the entire national economy. To show how that would work, he draws on a surprising source of inspiration: the strategic management processes of many of our largest corporations. In these companies, the strategy process promises to involve and empower workers and to ensure efficiency and innovation. In practice, this promise is rarely realized, but in principle, that process could be consolidated within enterprises and it could be scaled-up to the national level. Standing in the way? Private ownership of society's productive resources, which is the foundation of capitalism's ruthless competition and focus on private gain at the cost of society, the environment, and future generations. Adler shows how socialized, public ownership of our resources will enable democratic councils at the local and national levels to decide on our economic, social, and environmental goals and on how to reach them. The growing concentration of industry makes this socialization step ever easier. Democratic socialism is not a leap into the unknown, Adler shows. Capitalist industry has built the foundations for a world beyond capitalism and its crises. <br><br> Autorid: Paul Adler <br>