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...

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...

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...

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...

A series of lectures on the ethnic and social fusion that makes Brazil the country it is today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Saturnalia, the Roman Christmas. Explore the traditions, myths, and festivities that made this holiday a beloved time of celebration in ancient Rome. Delve into the origins of Saturnalia, where citizens would exchange gifts, decorate their homes with greenery, and indulge in feasting and revelry. Discover the significance of Saturn, the god of agriculture and time, who wa...

The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the study and meditation of God's Word. Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new ...

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The relentless march of scientific progress, propelled by innovative technologies and the promise of artificial intelligence, has ushered in an era of unprecedented knowledge and discovery. Yet, this surge in information and technological advancement has left scholars, researchers, and medical professionals grappling with the immense task of translating this wealth of data into practical solutions for real-world problems. As they strive to enhance our understanding of brain health and tack...

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...