Step Into a World Where Night Meets Day in the Most Unlikely of Balances In a captivating narrative that challenges the very fabric of societal norms, this book takes you on a profound journey through the dual lives of a university student by day and an escort by night in the scenic landscapes of New Zealand. With each turn of the page, unveil the deeply personal account of navigating a double life amidst the challenges of motherhood, friendships,...

In The Modern Man: Finding Your Way Back, we embark on a transformative journey through the complexities of manhood in today's fast-paced world. This insightful guide addresses the universal feeling of being losta sentiment many men grapple with as they navigate the challenges of identity, purpose, and emotional well-being.Through a blend of personal anecdotes, practical strategies, and profound reflections, this book serves as a trusted companion...

Every human being is part of a bigger family, which is figuratively represented by the family tree. We have roots that extend beyond places and cultures of our current residences. This is particularly true for people in diaspora. Our roots still weigh a lot into our everyday living irrespective of geographical distance and time. Thus, would it not be beneficial to know and explore the advantages in our roots and avoid losing out, and losing deep?...

Recent political, social, and economic changes in Africa have provoked radical shifts in the landscape of health and healthcare. Medicine, Mobility, and Power in Global Africa captures the multiple dynamics of a globalized world and its impact on medicine, health, and the delivery of healthcare in Africa-and beyond. Essays by an international group of contributors take on intractable problems such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, and insufficient access to healthcare,...

Over 7 billion people live on the earth, and 84 percent of them describe themselves as being religious. Few topics incite such passion as religion. What does that mean? Why are humans invested in ideas that may never be proved? Why has religion played such an important role in history?In Comparative Religion: Investigate the World through Religious Tradition, readers seek answers to these questions by comparing and contrasting the cultural, spiritual,...

Songs of Social Protest is a comprehensive companion guide to music and social protest globally. Bringing together scholars from a range of fields, it explores a wide range of examples of, and contexts for, songs and their performance that have been deployed as part of local, regional and global social protest movements, both in historical and contemporary times. Topics covered include: • Aesthetics • Authenticity • African American Music •...

The Opioid Crisis examines the reasons behind the opioid epidemic in the United States and its far-reaching effect on people's everyday lives. The brain science behind opioid addiction is also explored, and the book encourages readers to form their own opinions. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...

«… je ne peux m'empêcher de me demander si l'omission de révéler et d'enseigner les horreurs commises par les ancêtres des Américains et des Canadiens caucasiens contre les peuples des Premières Nations d'Amérique du Nord [... ] est une dissimulation intentionnelle ou une indication que ces personnes gardent toujours à l'esprit la notion que la vie d'une personne des Premières Nations n'a aucune valeur.» Première traduction en français...

When the Soviet Union disintegrated into independent countries, the West hailed the collapse as a victory for democracy. The dismantling of the Soviet Union as the centralized economic system required the separate countries to establish their own economies, assemble political structures, and reconcile territorial issues. As a result of the disintegration, many peripheral wars have ensued. This book looks at the transformation of politics throughout...

It's not always easy to understand the experiences of people who are different from us. But we have to work at it to build better communities. In this book, you'll learn about practicing empathy, communicating respectfully, and building meaningful community with other people. With kid-friendly explanations of key ideas and relevant scenarios, this text will help young kids be engaged, respectful members of their community.