What if one of the most powerful forces in human history has been hiding in plain sight?We tell the story of civilization through wars, rulers, inventions, religions, and institutions. But beneath all of them lies another force: the way each generation raises the next.KIN: Childhood, Parenting, and the Making of Civilization follows childhood across the long arc of human history—from the first communities that shared the burden of ...

● Book DescriptionWhy does Gyeol keep picking on me?A touching story about discovering the truth hidden behind a misunderstanding!The story begins with a misunderstanding: Mari is convinced that her classmate Gyeol is bullying her. Already tired of the kids who tease her about her name—Gimmari, which sounds like a fried seaweed roll—she assumes Gyeol is making fun of her, too.Whether he is trying to return her dropped eraser, protect her drawing, or grab her a...

When Mom is away, a day at home and school can feel gloomy, but the girl in this reassuring, rhyming picture book eventually finds her way to fun. It's a storytime kid-pleaser by bestselling novelist Jill Santopolo.My mom isn't home, and I'm feeling too sad. I'm too sad for school, for puzzles or swings. Too sad for sparkly butterfly wings.Most young kids have had this experience of feeling uncomfortable or upset when separated from their parent, e...

For fans of Bodies are Cool, this exuberant hair-appreciation picture book is a rousing read-aloud that celebrates all kinds of kids and their all kinds of hair.Long or short, straight or curly, the hair on our heads is ours to celebrate. With spirited text and fun, friendly illustrations for kids to pore over, this picture book is a joyful, inclusive take on the hair we wear. Spotlighting a vast array of styles, textures, shapes, and shades, and embracing...

A frightening...ly cute first impression!Despite being reborn into a fantasy world, Letitia’s life has been anything but a fairy tale. After losing her parents at a young age, she was treated like a servant at her uncle’s house and eventually sent off to a faraway land to marry the hideous and evil “Monster Lord” Erden Halstead. But once she arrives at her new home, Letitia’s fear is quickly replaced by a whole slew of questions. Why is she randomly finding modern objects from her previous...

**"THE BOOK THAT LAUNCHED THE 4B MOVEMENT" —Arya James, Fourth WaveLonglisted • National Book Award (Translated Literature)A New York Times Notable Book of the Year and Editors' Choice SelectionBest Books of 2020 — NPR, TIME, Chicago Public LibraryVulture • Best Books of the Year (So Far)A global sensation, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 “has become...a touchstone for a conversation around feminism and gender” (Sarah Shin,

**James Beard Award winner * New York Times bestsellerLearn Korean cooking alongside social media star Sarah Ahn as her umma passes down 100+ family recipes and decades' worth of kitchen wisdom.**Sarah Ahn’s viral food videos of her and her mom have captivated millions of viewers with their behind-the-scenes look at Korean cooking and multigenerational home life. This collaboration is now a must-have cookbook blending the emotional intimacy of Crying in H Mart

Corrosion of metals and alloys has a significant effect on the economy, pollutes the environment, and is hazardous to human health. To fully evaluate and mitigate the effects of corrosion, it is essential to understand corrosion properties and mechanisms. Evaluation of Electrochemical Corrosion: Experimental Procedures and Characterization provides an overview of the main techniques of corrosion testing. It describes the fundamentals of corrosion evolution and recommends h...

Updated: Readers are binging it like it's Netflix — and the official soundtrack, From Paris to Texas: Songs from A Guitar Named Swampy, has already streamed over 20,000 times. Now, a brand-new single from the novel — Little Little Song — has just been released, bringing Jesse's motel-room confession of love to life with country-pop hooks, blues grit, and a Knopfler-style guitar solo."Wow, such an amazing novel… I don't normally read novels, but this hooked me from the first couple ...

Step behind the screen and uncover the chilling secrets that make horror films unforgettable in Behind the Blood: Movie Secrets. From the shadowy origins of silent horror classics to the modern renaissance of psychological and supernatural terror, this book reveals how filmmakers craft fear that lingers long after the credits roll.Explore the birth of iconic monsters, the real-life myths that inspired them, and the legendary directors, special effects artists, and sound de...

Having a difficult time getting to the gym?Did you know even exercising for 30 minutes is better than doing nothing? Welcome to Dumbbell Training: For Men And Women. We lose muscle mass each year so it is important to include some form of exercise in your every day lifestyle. After exercising your body releases a chemical called serotonin. This hormone makes you feel good about yourself. Some benefits of resistance training are stress release, stronger immune syste...

Investing in skills has risen to the top of the policy agenda today in rich and poor countries alike. The World Bank supports its partner countries on this agenda in multiple ways: development finance, research and analysis, global knowledge exchange, and technical assistance. This report was originally conceived as a contribution to this catalog of the World Bank's work, but its topic and findings are relevant to all policy makers and analysts interested in skills-building to drive econom...