A pathbreaking history of early modern education argues that Europe’s oldest university, often seen as a bastion of traditionalism, was in fact a vibrant site of intellectual innovation and cultural exchange.The University of Bologna was among the premier universities in medieval Europe and an international magnet for students of law. However, a long-standing historiographical tradition holds that Bologna—and Italian university education more broadly—foundered in t...

Emily couldn’t help but open the email that wasn’t intended for her.Get rid of her, it read.Emily Turing receives a threatening email by mistake. She tries to learn who wants to get rid of her and why. She co-founded a successful startup in a male-dominated world, and she’s torn between her loyalty to Jessica, her boss and co-founder, and Mike, her co-worker and new love.FBI Agent Bob Alexis’s life crashes when he discovers...

Which was the first country to give the citizenship to a robot? Is the dark side of the Moon always dark? What is the Sismo Detector? Discover the answers to these seemingly random questions and learn hundreds of amazing facts and debunked myths!The interesting trivia in this page turning fact book were collected by Nayden Kostov, founder of the RaiseYourBrain website and author of popular fact books such as: “1123 Hard to Believe Facts” and “853 Hard to Believe Facts.” As the thir...

The sixth book in the exciting adventures of Blaster Squad!When the Alliance President and Grand Admiral of the fleet are killed in a deadly attack on Alliance headquarters Nick and Blaster Squad are sent on a suicidal mission to stop the Master from gaining control of Albanel, a planet in the Gateway system, far from Alliance space. Albanel's mines provide the principal source of plasma ore to drive the Alliance fleet. if it is lost to the Master the Alliance will fall.Onc...

"One of the best post-apocalyptic series."They attacked, intending to take over.They just didn’t count on resistance.Terrorists nuked our cities, knocked down our grid, and gassed our military bases. Then they invaded.\They didn’t expect any resistance.Unknown to these foreign invaders, many were prepared for this.American militias, rising up from the ashes, mount a fight.But America’s gr...

“This is a great series! I couldn’t stop reading it!”A violent enemy has America in its grasp.An illegitimate government demands control.Even a revolution might not be enough to avoid doomsday.ICA terrorists appear to be in charge of America’s destiny.Though a far more alarming adversary is vying for absolute power.As American freedoms are being stolen daily, a revolution is in...

Continuing the tradition of parodying all things sacred, the author of The XXXX Files and PMT takes up the reigns of satire by rewriting the essential 1970s hippy handbook Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Instead of a seagull for a hero, this updated classic features a bloated, cynical, grungy pigeon, who looks not to the skies for inspiration, but to the London Underground. Cutting corners wherever possible and living the life of a fully fledged MTV-generation feral pigeon, ...

Coaching has become a global business phenomenon, yet the way that coaching has evolved and spread across the globe is not unproblematic. Some of these challenges include: different types/genres of coaching; understanding and relevance of different coaching philosophies and models in different cultural contexts; equivalency of qualifications and coach credentials, as well as questions over standards and governance, as part of a wider debate around professionalization. Coaching then, as wit...

This volume looks forward and re-examines present day education and pedagogical practices in music and dance in the diverse cultural environments found in Oceania. The book also identifies a key issue of how teachers face the prospect of taking a reflexive view of their own cultural legacy in music and dance education as they work from and alongside different cultural worldviews. This key issue, amongst other debates that arise, positions Intersecting Cultures as an innovative text that fi...

Ever wondered where the Bible came from or how its stories stayed true through the ages? This book takes you back to Moses, the man who started it all, and the community he built to carry those words forward. It’s a journey into how their system worked—rooted in real history—and why it still speaks to us today. You’ll find clear ways to navigate cultural gaps that make the Bible feel distant, connecting its big ideas, like redemption and faith, to your own life. Whether you’re curious abou...

Want to get into better shape?Ever wondered how some people see results in the gym instantly while others struggle for years? How fat just seems to melt away from some bodies but not others? This book makes the case for natural fluctuations in hormones such as testosterone, human growth hormone, cortisol and insulin as being key contributors to your body composition changes.By re-designing your workout program, nutrition, stress management and sleep habit...

ABOUT THE BOOK Are you curious as to what it takes to be an entrepreneur? If so, then The Entrepreneur Ethos is for you. Based on interviews, research, and my 20 years of experience, The Entrepreneur Ethos explains the challenges entrepreneurs face and the traits, values, and beliefs that entrepreneurs use to make “dents in the universe.” The Ethos provides a framework for entrepreneurs to build a more ethical, inclusive, and resilient entrepreneur community that is ready for the challenge...