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  • Aims and Aids for Girls and Young Women
    George Sumner Weaver
    „My interest in woman and our common humanity is my only apology for writing this book. I see multitudes of young women about me, whose general training is so deficient in all that pertains to the best ideas of life, and whose aims and efforts are so unworthy of their powers of mind and heart, that I can not make peace with my own conscience without doing something to elevate t...
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    14,85 €

  • A Pequena Chácara
    Fábio Arena
    A importância de termos uma casa limpa e bem cuidada. A nossa casa é semelhante à natureza, se o meio ambiente estiver devastado, poluído e com desequilíbrio na cadeia alimentar, as consequências serão as mais aterrorizantes possíveis.Desta forma, fica claro a importância de termos um ambiente equilibrado, harmonioso e justo para todos que nele vivem. A Pequena Chácara é uma pe...
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    8,04 €

  • Laughing All the Way to Freedom
    Emil Draitser
    A sequel to the author’s autobiographical trilogy--Shush! Growing up Jewish under Stalin, In the Jaws of the Crocodile, and Farewell, Mama Odessa--this book is part memoir and part cultural study about the challenges of immigration and American accculturation. With self-deprecating humor, the author, a former Soviet satirist who was punished for trespassing the boundaries of pu...
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    42,84 €

  • Canaima de carne y huesos
    Jesús Piñero
    Diez historias de violaciones a los derechos humanos de mujeres 10 ...
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    18,72 €

  • La Bible du Jardin Potager
    Jean-Philippe Kilian
    Découvrez l’art de construire des cabanes, des mangeoires, des clôtures et diverses structures de jardin pour améliorer votre mode de vie durable !Explorez un éventail de projets d’arrière-cour, y compris : Structures de jardin : Les lits surélevés, les jardinières, les tonnelles, les lits d’arrosage automatique, les supports de lampes de culture et les blocs de terre.Clôtures ...
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    20,60 €

  • No More Menemies
    Lori Meakin
    Even though there’s proof that it makes men’s lives better too, gender equality is still a long way off. So why aren’t more men joining in, using their power to drive change? Why, in some areas, are we even going backwards?Lori realised that the answer may lie in a famous anti-smoking advert from decades ago. In it, a beautiful blusher-brush lies in a dirty ashtray - because yo...
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    15,28 €

  • Radical Resilience
    Carol Marchant Gibbs
    In this incredible world of diversity, there is a darkness that blinds us from recognizing the beauty and value of all humanity. We are held hostage by our misconceptions, prejudices and fears.How do we break free?There is hope in the darkness. Beacons of light shine amongst us revealing the goodness of mankind. These courageous ones are moved by the people before them. They se...
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    15,46 €

  • Radical Resilience
    Carol Marchant Gibbs
    In this incredible world of diversity, there is a darkness that blinds us from recognizing the beauty and value of all humanity. We are held hostage by our misconceptions, prejudices and fears.How do we break free?There is hope in the darkness. Beacons of light shine amongst us revealing the goodness of mankind. These courageous ones are moved by the people before them. They se...
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    26,79 €

  • Comunicação Canina
    Roger Cardoso
    Já teve vontade de entender o que o seu cão está tentando dizer?Quando o seu cão interage com outros cães você sabe o que eles estão dizendo um para o outro?Cães tem uma linguagem própria, diferente dos humanos eles não se comunicam através apenas de sons, mas principalmente utilizando uma complexa linguagem visual composta de posturas, movimentos e comportamentos. O conhecimen...
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    20,28 €

  • 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 €

  • Effects & Affects of Gun-Related Trauma
    Sky Starr
    'There are many topics and issues around gun violence that must be addressed. There are few individuals with the depth and understanding, coupled with first-hand experience, who can do so. Rev. Sky Starr, in her second book series, Therapeutic Prescriptions for Fractured Communities, provides practical solutions for victims of gun violence. This must be in the hands of policy m...
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    23,70 €

  • 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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    22,87 €

  • 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 €