A fast-paced romp through apartheid-era South Africa that exemplifies the creative human capacity to overcome seemingly omnipotent enemies and overwhelming odds.The picaresque hero of this novel, Duggie, is a dispossessed black street kid turned con man. Duggie\'s response to being confined to the lowest level of South Africa\'s oppressive and humiliating racial hierarchy is to one-up its absurdity

After two hundred years, Kirito is finally reunited with Selka, Ronie and Tiese, but the girls are shocked to see Eolyne, who bears a striking resemblance to their fallen comrade. Then, with no time to process their feelings, the three Integrity Knights are thrown into battle alongside Eolyne and the Integrity Pilots. The old defenders of the Underworld join the new as the next chapter of the Unital

In order to become skilled and competent practitioners, student midwives need to understand the complex individual, family and societal issues they will encounter. By introducing the contemporary context of midwifery practice, this book helps students to understand the problems many women face in society. The book covers topics including violence, mental and sexual health, the rising obesity epidemic

The Doctoral Journey as an Emotional, Embodied, Political Experience is the first text of its kind to capture stories of involvement in doctoral journeys from students, supervisors, and examiners. Drawing from experiences across a variety of disciplines in the social sciences, medical sciences, education and the humanities, these stories share a keenness to demonstrate the ways in which this journey

This book presents the results of research that focused on international students receiving writing instruction on a US university campus. It explores how the students developed their foreign-student identities and their own ways of grappling with the unique issues they encountered as they worked to improve their academic literacy

This book contains everything you need to know about the world of technology and engineering, broken down into fun bite-size

Shakespeare\'s Henry IV lamented \'Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown\'. It was true of that king\'s reign and of many others before and after. From Hereward the Wake\'s guerilla war, resisting the Norman invasion of William the Conqueror, through the Anarchy, the murder of Thomas Becket, the rebellions of Henry II\'s sons, the deposition of Edward II, the Peasants\' Revolt and the rise of the

Mad Libs is the world\'s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories with the Best of Mad Libs!The very best ridiculousness Mad Libs has to offer, like PLURAL NOUN swimming in the PLACE! With 125 classic \"fill-in-the-blank\" stories about scalp care, how to go to sleep, and beauty

African-Americans have long confronted the challenge of dignity destruction caused by white supremacy. While many have found meaning and restoration of dignity in the black church, others have found it in ethnocentric socioreligious groups and philosophies. These ideologies have grown and developed deep traction in the black community and beyond. Previously found primarily in urban communities and

A sardonic rom-com manga, Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight is perfect for fans of shojo like My Little Monster and Kare Kano. Hinana prizes her reputation as a serious high school student, too focused on getting into college to pay attention to boys. But she\'s a secret fairytale romance freak, sneaking away from her studies to see A Roman Holiday and tucking pop idol magazines into her textbooks.

How I Made $2 million in the Stock Market is an extraordinary book. It tells one of the most unusual success stories in the history of the stock market. Darvas was not a stock market professional trading on inside information. He was one half of the highest paid dance team in show business, an expert cryptic crossword compiler, and a championship ping pong player. Yet he was able to make himself a

Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the ancient Romans! This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of the ancient

Everything you need to master first-year Japanese language essentials--clear explanations, tons of practice exercises, and NEW audio to improve your speaking and listening skillsThe most effective way to learn any new language is to practice, practice, and practice some more. In Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Japanese, you\'ll find all the practice you need to complete your first year of study. Based

Memories: I have saved many of them in life to cherish and remember all of what I have done before. I am proud to have them. My piece of advice would be to never hesitate to live your life and to keep many memories close to your heart. All is yours if you make a dedication to live your life. Memories to keep and watch. All is

Pineal Gland - A 360 Analysis - Review on how to descale, purify, detoxify, and activate the third eye We are equipped with a wonderful little organ in our brain, the functions of which are overwhelming. Who would have thought that our spiritual life, our consciousness needs so little space?The interaction between the hormones and neurotransmitters in our pineal gland is so impressive, it controls

Monologues are an essential part of every actor\'s toolkit. Actors are required to perform monologues regularly throughout their career: preparing for drama school entry, showcasing skills for agents or auditioning for a role. Following on from the bestselling first volume (2008), this book showcases selected monologues from some of the finest modern plays by some of today\'s leading contemporary playwrights.

The most up-to-date account of the Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh\'s masterwork The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art is a monument of international significance in the history of architecture and design. Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928), its soaring studios and atmospheric spaces would serve to educate and inspire generations of architects,