According to politicians, we now live in a radically interconnected world. Unless there is international stability – even in the most distant places – the West's way of life is threatened. In meeting this global danger, reducing poverty and developing the unstable regions of the world are now imperative. In what has become a truism of the post-Cold War period, security without development is questionable, while development without security is impossible.

The world has entered an unprecedented period of uncertainty and political instability. Faced with the challenge of knowing and acting within such a world, the spread of computers and connectivity, and the arrival of new digital sense-making tools, are widely celebrated as helpful. But is this really the case, or have we lost more than gained in the digital revolution?In Post-Humanitarianism, renowned scholar of development, security and global governance Mark Duffield off...

Explores the Battle of Little Bighorn of the Great Sioux War. Authoritative text, engaging discussion topics, and questions to prompt critical thinking make this an exciting and informative short audiobook. Short Audiobook Cover Image Copyright Kurz & Allison/Library of Congress; Courtesy of the Library of Congress, 2003656850

In "The Lion's Brood," Osborne delves into the epic story of Alexander's rise to power, his conquests across the known world, and the profound impact he had on the course of history. The novel likely follows Alexander from his youth, tutored by Aristotle, to his ascension to the Macedonian throne after the death of his father, King Philip II. It may also depict his military campaigns, including his legendary march through Asia and his encounters with formidable foes such as Darius III of P...

Quin Everett has spent twelve years hunting monsters.She's killed werewolves, tracked things that shouldn't exist, and solved cases the police couldn't explain. When bodies turn up torn apart and witnesses swear they saw something impossible, Quin gets the call.She has one rule:Never trust a monster.Then she meets one.At a charity gala packed with the city's most powerful people, Quin uncovers a deadly supernatural threat hiding behind wealth, influe...

In this hugely influential book, originally published in 2001 but just as - if not more - relevant today, Mark Duffield shows how war has become an integral component of development discourse. Aid agencies have become increasingly involved in humanitarian assistance, conflict resolution and the social reconstruction of war-torn societies. Duffield explores the consequences of this growing merger of development and security, unravelling the nature of the new wars and the response of the int...

When Piglet arrives at Rescue Ranch, Remy and Ruby are expecting a baby pig. But Piglet isn't a piglet at all. She is BIG! And she can make some BIG messes. Can Ruby and Remy figure out how to handle this BIG problem? Readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will join the siblings on this wild adventure. This series features Remy and Ruby's adventures on their family's ranch, which is a hybrid of a typical ranch and a wildlife rescue facility. The primary focus of this series is to encourage rea...

Dozer wants to build a hill--a BIG hill--but he can't do it on his own. Early readers will learn how Dozer gets his hill built through teamwork. Includes a picture glossary and activities.

Book Features:• Ages 5-8, Grades K-3, Guided Reading Level I, Lexile 360L• 32 pages, 6 inches x 9 inches• Early reader chapter book• Large type with full-color illustrations• Glossary, post-reading activity, and discussion questions includedGood Sportsmanship in Action: Jayla Cole, Queen of the Goal engages kids with a fun story about soccer. Jayla loves to play soccer, but she has trouble remembering the rules. W...

"Although things happen to the Worthington family, Luke and Scott never imagined in a million years that they'd ever create a time-travel machine. But they have, and now their adventure begins.Hurled back and forth in time, they come face-to-face with ferocious dinosaurs, fight gladiators in ancient Rome, and fly spaceships in the distant future.Helped in their struggle to return home by Percy and Troy, elite time-guardian warriors - all they have to do is find the ...

When Yoshi, a giant tortoise, comes to Rescue Ranch, she and Little Joe, the ranch dog, do not get along at all! Will Yoshi and Little Joe ever be friends? Readers in kindergarten to grade 2 will join siblings Remy and Ruby on this wild adventure. This series features Remy and Ruby's adventures on their family's ranch, which is a hybrid of a typical ranch and a wildlife rescue facility. The primary focus of this series is to encourage reading for pleasure, with animal facts woven into the ...

Plays for Youth Theatres & Large Casts: Four Popular Plays for Young Audiences by Neil Duffield brings together four scripts which have been tried and tested and continue to be performed regularly in youth theatres and schools.All are dramatic adventure stories and are aimed principally at the 12-16 age-range, although Small Fry has been performed by 10-11 year olds. Production can be adapted with simple or elaborate props, scenery and costume and music can be recorded or live.Twic...