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We commonly believe that communication is successful when a hearer grasps what a speaker means. But Abe can assert "Sam is tall" without having any definite intention about how tall one must be to count as "tall," and Bertha can understand his assertion without...

Dribbling Divides: Football, Islam, and Identity offers a compelling view of how global football intersects with Muslim identity, faith, and politics in an era shaped by migration, digital media, and rising populism. Drawing from rich case studies of elite Muslim footballers, this book examines...

Inspired by the Christmas pickle ornament tradition, unwrap a funny tale in this very merry origin story about a little girl who discovers the true meaning of Christmas with the help of a magical pickle."When they find you on the tree, a special gift...

In the sparkling city of Sanitaria, everything is clean and sparkles-except for Gus. While other kids play with spotless toys and wear crisp, clean clothes, Gus enjoys rolling in the grass, splashing through mud puddles, and digging in the dirt. Gus believes a little...

Dragon is so excited for Christmas that she wants to do every fun activity all at once. But when her well-intentioned enthusiasm for the holiday season ends up causing chaos, will she learn to slow down and enjoy the special moments? This fun story...

A time-travel adventure story about finding ways to make a difference, connect with others, and be true to yourself no matter where (or when) you are. Twelve-year-old Hero Del Rosario isn't happy about staying with his grandfather in the Philippines while the rest of...

When a fearful beast arrives in the township, Cass finds her courage and is rewarded with a wild and magical journey. A mysterious creature takes Cass, a young girl, on a thundering ride through a forested landscape, leaving her town and people far behind....

Something is amiss on the farm! Join a little girl as she searches for her lost kitty. Even the farm animals can't seem to find the kitty, but I bet you can!At first glance, there seems to be just a story filled with rhyming...

The alienation generated in modern capitalist societies has a corrosive effect on social cohesion and democratic deliberation. This thesis stresses the importance of citizenship education in combating alienation in order to achieve a democratic and just society. Insights provided by Critical Theory suggest that...

Digitalization has profoundly transformed our communicative and linguistic environment, and the language used most in digital media around the globe is English. The articles in this book present new research focusing on the ways in which the English language and its speakers are influenced...

This book offers the first comprehensive study of the Merleau-Pontian notion of "Institution" (Stiftung), one of the most original yet least understood ideas of his late philosophy. Moving beyond its traditional phenomenological scope, it reveals how Institution brings into play a close interrelation between...

We live in an age of polycrisis--pandemics, wars, climate emergencies, and digital upheavals shape our everyday lives. Societies of Anxiety and Fear: Post-Pandemic and Wartime Reflections reveals how fear and uncertainty are not only personal feelings but powerful social and political forces redefining our...

What happened to Four Quartets in Italy? How were they read by Italian intellectuals? This volume traces the history of the Italian reception of Eliot's masterpiece, from the early struggle for appropriation in literary magazines - where the poems were alternately framed as expressions...

This research attempts to understand the allegory of the Pillars of Islam: when did it appear and why did it become widespread? Even if it does not occupy the forefront, neither among the ʿulamāʾ nor among Orientalists, it is far from an empty phrase...

The unrivalled influence of Cicero on pre-modern Western thought is well-known, yet there remain spheres where the Roman's significance has been left unexplored. Debating Divinity recovers for the first time the essential role played by Cicero's theological dialogues - De natura deorum and De...

Why revisit uncertainty? Data processing is now often performed by Large Language Models (LLMs) and other AI tools that use natural-language texts. Many LLMs' results are spectacular, but often, there is no good indication of their accuracy. We need to revisit traditional methods for...

Volume One of TwoExperience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's EditionWith clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original.Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text...

When the hum of engines could be heard over the skies of London on 7 September 1940, it was the start of an onslaught that would push Britain to the brink. The Blitz had begun, and as aircraft went up against aircraft, there was...

Water consumption in the textile industry is high and textile dyes are complex organic molecules that are hard to treat. Every year thousands of tons of dyes are produced worldwide and approximately 10-15% of those remain in wastewater, contaminating groundwater and the environment. Conventional...

In Folding the World, Professor Anders Levermann confronts the defining issue of our time: how humanity can thrive on a planet with finite resources. Drawing on his background in theoretical physics and his work at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Levermann proposes...

A richly illustrated exploration of the history and process of hand papermaking at non-profit studio Dieu Donné.Dieu Donné, a New York City non-profit, pioneered the grassroots hand papermaking movement, part of the arts and crafts revival in the 1970s. For the past five decades,...

In my own words, the inside story of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs: With sharp wit and insightful prose, Mildred C. Poplar reveals the inner landscapes of a dedicated group of people advocating for the rights of Indigenous Peoples in British Columbia, through...

Trace the hidden elemental forces shaping life, civilization, and our planet's future--nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium revealed as never before. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium sustain every living cell, yet their invisible cycles now teeter on the edge of planetary collapse. Kerstin Hoppenhaus exposes how these...

Once upon a time, in a village under the sea, sneaky Al Caponefish steals a quarter from Oyster's shop. But when he gets worried he'll be caught red-handed (or red-finned?), he convinces Gentleman Johnny the sea turtle that it's a magic quarter, worth well...

This book bridges a critical gap between reading research and school-based practice, providing practitioners and students with up-to-date tools to understand, identify, and intervene with students with dyslexia. Grounded in the science of reading, the book addresses common misconceptions and outdated practices that prevent...

The dazzling array of languages and religions in the Middle East, from Late Antiquity to the present, has long made the region a source of fascination. But the specific features of pluralism in the Middle East have also made writing its history a difficult...

African Women in Law is the first empirical study to offer a comprehensive and contextually rich portrait of African women in the legal profession. Drawing on 153 interviews across six countries, 249 survey responses from 21 countries, and secondary literature from 15 countries, this...

In this book you will read...When I started this job and the idea of this book came to my mind, I had one problem!! I was such a bad driver! I mean that bad that my only cousin in the United Stated was refusing...

Why You Can't Be a Christian and Vote Democrat: No Compromise is a bold and unapologetic call for believers to reexamine their convictions through the lens of Scripture.In a culture that often demands silence from people of faith, P. M. Kimbler challenges Christians to...

"A raw, deeply revealing reflection on loss, love, grief and healing..."Blurb: Daniel Isenberg lost his vivacious, tenacious, and gifted Neapolitan wife after a four-year battle with avery rare, untreatable cancer. In "Not for You" Isenberg takes us with him on a uniquely honest, intimate,...

"I said, marry me."AtlasMarrying Lauren Locklear was supposed to be a practical solution.She needed insurance. I needed her safe.Easy.Except nothing's ever easy with Ren. She's stubborn, guarded, and convinced no one could love someone like her.But I do. I always have.And now that I've...

Enemies in the front room. Heat in the back.Janie I thought grief would be simple-bury my father, sign the paperwork, move on.Instead, I inherited his tattoo shop...and the grumpy, inked-up man who clearly wishes I hadn't.They say I'll ruin it.Fox seems determined to prove...

"Did I just see a hot chick running down the road with a live chicken under her arm?"AshCommitment isn't for me.One woman ever got close-one night that could've changed everything... and I blew it.Now I keep things simple. No strings. No mess.But then Sunday...

Friends with benefits. Nothing more.StevieAt Hel's Ink, I've built a life I'm proud of. I have my skills, my found family, and a voice I'm no longer afraid to use.But when I post a video exposing the abuse I escaped, I don't expect it...

"My house is a mess, my underwear is mixing with hers in the laundry, and my safe, quiet haven now smells of burnt candles and her."IndyI'm not chasing love. I'm chasing survival.Running The Crown Project - a nonprofit for kids who've lost too much...

Lucy and her dad are spending a sunny day at the zoo when they spot two scaly, toothy creatures by the pond.Lucy asks about the difference between an alligator and a crocodileDad thinks he knows, until his answers start getting a little silly. From...

Presents a comprehensive review of silk-based biopolymer drug delivery systems, providing an introduction and detailing the chemistry, collection, characterization, functionalization, and numerous silk-based applications in the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare fields.Author: Vikas PandeyISBN-10: 1998511383ISBN-13: 9781998511389Publisher: Apple Academic PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/07/2026Pages: 410Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.11lbsSize: 10.00h...

The Wonderful Life of a Decomposed Pumpkin is a playful and educational children's book that combines nature and science. Children discover, along with P. Ompoen, how decomposition and growth go hand in hand in the cycle of life. The book not only contains a...

A lightworker's guide to awakening your soul power and finding your true purpose. Awaken your soul. Embrace your light. Step fully into your purpose. Your soul came here with a mission, and this book will help you remember what it is. In this beautifully...

This open access book assembles geographically diverse analyses of case studies from around the world to demonstrate how women interact with global drivers of change to create new governance structures, subvert existing governance structures, or adapt their informal structures to reclaim their commons. Drawing...

A firsthand account of the First Battalion, 24th Marines' harrowing Pacific War campaigns and personal experiences.From "the land that God forgot" to "Hell with the fire out," the men of First Battalion, 24th Marines saw the worst of the Pacific war. They endured four...

In the digital age, governments and individuals alike harness online platforms to spread misinformation, manipulate narratives, and obscure historical truths surrounding mass atrocities. This edited volume explores how the internet has evolved into a powerful instrument for both state and non-state actors seeking to...

This book presents a unique study of the field of comparative law examining the key differences between schools and approaches and examining their contradictions. Comparative law is depicted in this book as a field of contrarians, jurists who tend to oppose or reject prevailing...

Examining how local leadership has evolved by comparing the mayoralties of New York, London, and Amsterdam, this book uniquely focuses on Michael Bloomberg (2002-2014), Ken Livingstone (2000-2008), Boris Johnson (2008-2016), and Job Cohen (2001-2010) to reveal the cultural and operational contrasts that shaped their...

The book focuses on the most significant man-made sea canals in the context of their strategic importance for maritime global trade.Author: John Erik HagenISBN-10: 1032857471ISBN-13: 9781032857473Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/28/2026Pages: 170Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.44d

Disability is central to the Gothic imagination. This Element draws together disability and Gothic literature in ways that show the interplay between them. The first chapter offers a brief history of Critical Disability Studies, and the manner in which Gothic has been integral to...

N.T. Wright has had a significant influence on Christian thought in the past half century, covering an impressive array of topics and subject matter. This volume brings leading figures together to offer a critical assessment of Wright's scholarship and a valuable perspective on many...

This Element explores how medieval devotional and disciplinary practices acted as 'immersive technologies' for producing presence and configuring emotions. Through the comparative analysis of Aelred of Rievaulx's De Institutione Inclusarum and the Ordo ad Faciendum Disciplinam of the lay confraternity of Santo Stefano in...

The third installment in a hilarious and charming chapter book series featuring exuberant and irresistible third-grader Millie Magnus. Millie Magnus just knows she was born for the stage. So when the Overlook Little Theatre holds auditions for a new show, she's certain she will...

An authoritative and cutting-edge exploration of how land, transportation, and economic forces shape cities, regions, and the distribution of economic activities from a local to a global scale. Land, by its very nature, is immobile and unproduced, creating competition for prime locations that drives...