America may be one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet its citizens have lower life expectancy, more infant mortalities, and higher adolescent death rates than those in most other advanced industrial nations--and even some developing countries. In Healthy, Wealthy, and Fair a distinguished group of health policy experts pointedly examines this troubling paradox, as they chart the stark disparities in health and wealth in the United States. Rich in insight and extensive i...

In "The Adventures of the Eleven Cuff-Buttons," James Francis Thierry crafts a vibrant tapestry of whimsical narratives that deftly blend adventure, humor, and poignant social commentary. This novel employs a rich, playful prose that draws readers into a fantastical world where charm and absurdity intersect. Thierry's work can be positioned within the tradition of literary escapism, yet it simultaneously critiques contemporary societal norms, inviting readers to reflect on the deeper meani...

The purpose of this book is to describe critical success factors impacting students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at historically Black colleges and universities. The information in this book is designed to enhance strategies and research to improve students’ engagement experiences, graduation rates, and career development outcomes.

Secrets and Scandals are Revealed in the Confessions CollectionIncluding the titles:Confessions of the NannyConfessions of the BossConfessions of the BillionaireConfessions of the PlayboyConfessions of the MaidConfessions of the Mistress

A lifetime of great literature in one extraordinary volume. 50 Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die – Volume 1 is a carefully curated collection of the most influential, powerful, and unforgettable works ever written. Spanning genres, eras, and literary movements, this anthology brings together stories that have shaped world literature and inspired generations of readers. Inside this remarkable collection, you will discover: Timeless novels that defined literary history Profound ph...

"Ghislaine Maxwell was not a bystander. She was a connector." While the world focused on the crimes of one man, the true engine of the Epstein world was a sophisticated network of access, social fluency, and institutional deference. In Ghislaine Maxwell: Power, Access, and the Woman Who Enabled Jeffrey Epstein's World, James Lawrence provides a fact-based, psychologically rigorous re-examination of Ghislaine Maxwell. This book argues that Maxwell's unique social c...

In this compelling history of the men and ideas that radically changed the course of world history, Lawrence James investigates and analyses how, within a hundred years, Europeans persuaded and coerced Africa into becoming a subordinate part of the modern world. His narrative is laced with the experiences of participants and onlookers and introduces the men and women who, for better or worse, stamped their wills on Africa. The continent was a magnet for the high-minded, the philanthropic, ...

Kyrie McCauley, author of the William C. Morris YA Debut Award winner If These Wings Could Fly, delivers a powerful contemporary YA novel about the lasting bonds of friendship and three girls fighting for each other in the aftermath of a school shooting. Perfect for fans of Laura Ruby and Mindy McGinnis.Beck and Vivian never could stand each other, but they always tried their best for their mutual friend, Cassie. After the town moves on from Cassie’s murde...

WISC-V: Clinical Use and Interpretation, Second Edition provides practical information for clinicians on the selection of subtest measures, along with their proper administration and interpretation. Full Scale IQ is identified as important for predicting relevant behaviors and primary index scores for characterizing the child's strengths and weaknesses. Classroom indicators of low scores on each of these abilities are identified, with suggested interventions, accommodations and instruction...

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?The theme ...

Fifty essential works, one sweeping introduction to the world's greatest storytellers. This first volume gathers Jane Austen's social wit, Charles Dickens's unforgettable characters, Fyodor Dostoevsky's psychological depth, Victor Hugo's romantic grandeur, Herman Melville's seafaring epic, and Edgar Allan Poe's dark imagination alongside giants from Cervantes to Tolstoy, the Bronte sisters to Shakespeare. Spanning centuries and continents, from the Spanish Golden Age to Gothic romance, Vic...

Expand your literary journey with 50 more timeless classics that define greatness in storytelling! Following the success of Volume 1, 50 More Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die – Volume 2 brings together another exceptional selection of the world's most powerful, poetic, and enduring works of literature. This volume features a rich blend of genres, voices, and cultural perspectives, offering something profound for every reader. Dive into unforgettable novels, stirring poetry, ...