Like an Edenic Adam born from the clay, the narrator of Harmada rises to his feet from humble, stinking mud. By the novel’s end he’ll found Harmada, the capital city of a country left unnamed. How did this happen? How did he end up there? Told using Noll’s characteristic fragmented logic and spirited prose, Harmada traces the life of this unnamed man on his journey from forest-dweller to well-to-do statesman, from asylum patient to Actor to Father to God, conjurin...

The Border Reader brings together canonical and cutting-edge humanities and social science scholarship on the US-Mexico border region. Spotlighting the vibrancy of border studies from the field’s emergence to its enduring significance, the essays mobilize feminist, queer, and critical ethnic studies perspectives to theorize the border as a site of epistemic rupture and knowledge production. The chapters speak to how borders exist as regions where people and nation-states negotiate...

This second volume of a Nazi soldier's WWII diary continues the chronicle of his experiences on the Easter Front.A member of the Hitler Youth before the outbreak of World War II, Hans Heinz Rehfeldt volunteered for the Grossdeutschland's panzer arm in 1940 and fought with them for nearly the entire war. He was decorated with the Iron Cross First and Second Class, the Eastern Front Medal, the Close Combat Clasp, and the Infantry Assault Badge. His diaries o...

Games. Friendship. Feelings… and an important lesson!Lucy has received a beautiful gift, a shy and nice flower that she has named Flowy. But her arrival brings an important responsibility: Lucy will have to look after Flowy! Will she be able to do it? Find out in this new story from the children´s book series Lucy´s World!Flowy aims to show the values of friendship and responsibility through a story that seeks to encourage the creativity and imagin...

Fantasy. Fun. Tenderness… And A Magical Journey!Lucy is a sweet little girl who loves letting her imagination run wild. Is there a better place for it than the clouds? Join Lucy in her magical journey, enjoy her funny games in the clouds and live with her the most fabulous adventures!In The Clouds aims to encourage creativity, emotion and feelings in children; awaking in them curiosity for simple things like the clouds in the sky. With this illustrated book...

When an unemployed poet finds himself thrown in jail after raping his neighbor, his time in the slammer is mysteriously cut short when he’s abruptly taken to a new home - a countryside manor where his every need seen to. All that’s required of him is to . . . write poetry. Just who are his captors, Kurt and Otávio? What of the alluring maid, Amália, and her charge, a woman with cancer named Gerda? And, most alarmingly of all, why does Kurt suddenly appear to be aging so much faster than he...

The prevention of cyberbullying is an ongoing challenge due to the multifaceted nature of cyberbullying and the difficulties in realizing effective interventions that involve educational institutions, educators, and families. Enduring prevention programs through education need to be defined and take into account that the digital revolution changes the way and the meaning of interpersonal relationships. Cyberbullying and the Critical Importance of Educational Resources for Prevention and In...

The 12-Week Reset After 30Lose Fat, Regain Energy, and Take Control of Your Life Without Extreme Diets or WorkoutsBy Gilberto GamaAre you over 30 and feeling more tired, heavier, or unfocused than you should?You're not broken — your old strategies stopped working.The 12-Week Reset After 30 is a simple, realistic system designed for real life. No extreme diets. No brutal workouts. No guilt. Just a clear plan to rebuild your body, rest...

Although a well-known phenomenon in the U.S., street gangs and other violent and criminal groups_including racist groups_exist also in European cities and countries, and are of increasing concern in global law enforcement. The eminent contributors to this volume present valuable new data on European youth gangs, describing important characteristics of these groups, and their similarities and differences to American gangs. Their findings from the Eurogang Research Program compare European a...

Healthy Living Made Simple" is more than just a book title—it's a promise. In the following pages, we'll embark on a journey that demystifies the often confusing world of health and wellness, breaking it down into manageable, easy-to-implement strategies that fit seamlessly into your daily life. This book is designed to be your compass in navigating the vast sea of health information, guiding you towards a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle that nourishes both body and mind.

A Magical Adventure: The Enchanted Forest" is an enchanting story that follows Willow, a curious and courageous girl, on her magical journey within a forest full of mysteries. Ever since the fascinating tales her grandfather used to tell, Willow has always dreamed of discovering the who hid in the legendary Enchanted Forest.When she finally finds the secret entrance, Willow is transported to a world of fantastical creatures, from graceful unicorns to mischievous fairies, as well as...

Gilberto Lopes, with this profound and provocative study based on an ingenious imaginary dialogue between Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859) and Karl Marx (1818-1883) on democracy, presents us with a disturbing work on one of the most important debates in today's political world. This work arises from a practical concern, from a life experience and a political restlessness, but also from a theoretical curiosity to make a journey inspired by the work of these two great thinkers who approache...