This ghost story for grown-ups from the author of Luck and Death at the Edge of the World (“A great science fiction detective story" says Ian Watson, author of The Universal Machine) arrives just in time for Halloween. It's not unusual for a prospective romance to come between a guy and his friends, but Jack's pal Carey is a most unusual best friend. Bonus Section: For those of you who enjoy going behind the scenes, this book includes a bonus se...

Welcome to Jungle Friends Academy! Where Friends Learn TogetherIn a magical jungle filled with colorful plants and friendly animals, learning begins with friendship.Follow Tiger Pup, Monkey Teacher, and their jungle friends as they help one another, solve small problems, and discover the joy of learning together.Jungle Friends Academy is a heartwarming children's story about kindness, teamwork, and building something special with fr...

What has been achieved regarding Turkey’s efforts at integration to the EU and what obstacles remain to it achieving full membership? Like other developing countries, Turkey displays visible signs of advancement with rapid increases in living standards, greater mobility and the rapid spread of technology. Much of its legislation and political, economic and administrative systems are also now aligned to the EU and this process has undoubtedly contributed to democratization and modernization...

A major new history of revolutionary Iran, from the 1940s to the presentIran’s revolution in 1979 shook the world. The Pahlavi dynasty came crashing down, and the Islamic Republic rose in its place. But what led to this seismic event? How did the revolutionary movement gain such strength? And what has its legacy been for modern Iran?In this comprehensive history, Homa Katouzian explores Iran from the 1940s to the present, showing how the revolution came int...

-- This issue has three World Fantasy Award winners! --That's right, every single story in this issue is by an author who has won the prestigious World Fantasy Award:- Ken Liu- S.P. Somtow, and- Zoran Živković.And it doesn't stop there, because ISF Issue #4 has depth. Not only does it contain a story by renowned Serbian author Zoran Živković, it also includes an article looking at his entire body o...

The world-changing story of Turkey—a country caught between two worldsThis brilliant distillation traces Turkey's long and complicated history from the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire—the most enduring, and perhaps the most important, Islamic empire in history—to the emergence of the modern Turkish Republic in the early twentieth century and the populist, authoritarian leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan today.Over more than...

(Piano Vocal). This sheet music features an arrangement for piano and voice with guitar chord frames, with the melody presented in the right hand of the piano part as well as in the vocal line.

First published in 2006. Cities are sites of multiple meanings and symbols, ranging from statues and street names to festivals and architecture. Some times the symbolic side of urbanism is so strong that it outshines reality - then we speak of hypercity. Urban symbolic ecology and hypercity studies are relatively new fields that deal with the production, distribution and consumption of symbols and meanings in urban space, timely concerns in an era of increasing globalization and competitio...

The Lost Railway of the Jungles a heartwarming children's picture book that invites young readers into a lush jungle world where friendship, curiosity, and nature come together.When Tiger Pup and his friends stumble upon an old, forgotten railway, they discover a glowing jungle train hidden beneath vines and mist. What follows is a gentle adventure filled with teamwork, discovery, and awe—where every moment teaches the value of helping one another and respecting th...

What happens when the most colorful bird in the jungle loses everything that makes him special?In a peaceful forest filled with friendly animals, a proud young peacock wakes up one morning to discover that his beautiful feathers have lost their brilliant colors. Confused and heartbroken, he sets off on a gentle journey through the jungle, meeting kind birds and animals along the way.Each new friend helps him in a different way—sharing wisdom, kindness, and ...

“A fresh study that confirms the existence of multiple peripheries (and its others) in Turkish society and how dominant centrist media represented these differences in film and television discourse. The use of Mardin’s center-periphery concept for the analyses of films, ads and cartoons is brilliant. This is a timely project as scholarly interest in Turkey has increased exponentially since 2013. This project is key to understanding the roots of a media politics in contemporary Turkey.”...

The Dark Cave SecretThe Secret of the Hidden GardenBeneath the waves, there is a cave no one dares to enter.It looks dark and quiet—but it holds a secret.When a curious little fish and a thoughtful baby turtle decide to explore, they discover that adventures aren't always about being brave. Sometimes, they are about slowing down, thinking carefully, and staying close to a friend.Inside the cave, surprises wait at every turn. And beyon...