Global Age

Earth has been ravaged by a violent climate change, catapulting the planet into post-apocalyptic conditions. The United States has been transformed into frozen wasteland, littered with a vast network of prison camps for both international criminals and displaced survivors. After losing his entire family, MIT climatologist Aaron and his companion, a super-intelligent genetically-engineered dog named Sam, escape a brutal prison camp in San Antonio, Texas. Together, they embark on a suspenseful journey across the Arctic-like tundra, desperately seeking sanctuary. Chapultepec Park in Mexico ...

Capital Condensed is a step-by-step guide to the three volumes of Capital in less than three hours for the time poor activist, curious student and general audience. If you want to understand Marx's investigation into how capital has grown to dominate our planet and must be superseded for humanity to survive this is the book for you.

The word "Montessori" is not legally protected and is used sometimes in ways that have little to do with authentic Montessori practices. In this book the author, who has almost fifty years of AMI Montessori teaching and consulting experience and work as an oral examiner for teacher-training courses, briefly presents authentic Montessori practices for ages 3-6 (the primary class), ages 6-12 (the elementary class), and ages 12-18. Here are ideas for using Montessori principles in the home. One mother put it very well, "This book is deep yet simple. Even my husband had the time to read it and ...

Only the most hardened survivalists can endure living in the scorched deadlands of the former state of Arizona. Among them is nineteen-year-old Georgia Reno, who lives in an isolated desert settlement with her father and younger brother. Roads don’t exist here; visitors are more dark fairy tale than reality. But when two mysterious strangers arrive on their land, Georgia begins to question her sheltered existence. Soon, her tentative curiosity blooms into a fledgling desire to leave the settlement, even if it means venturing into a world her father has only ever warned against.

Three stories in this incredible, drama-packed book! Perfect for Girls aged 9-12. In Book 7 - We're Going to Camp - The girls are super excited when they learn they are going to a new camp for the weekend! And a boys' school will be there at the same time! At the camp, everyone settles in, except for Harper. She is in a grumpy mood, and can only seem to focus her negative energy on a girl called Mia. Of course, this leads to several dramas. And then the most surprising thing happens...one of the girls falls in love, and it happens in one day! Who will that be? Book 8 - Love Sick - Love is ...

Richard's war path will determine the fate of two worlds, and the path starts with an act of kindness. To grow in a war camp is not the best of beginnings, but Richard tried to make the best of it. He became Little Brother to the infamous warlord, Rowida. A life of strife and suffering, is prone to change a man, but will it strip him away from all that is good and kind? Little Brother grows to be Lord Dragon, a warlord himself. He has to walk a path of war, and his path will be one to be remembered. Love, such a noble emotion. Could love change Richard's path, or will it force him to travel...

At the stroke of dawn on July 16, 1945 and exactly at 15 seconds before 5:30AM, for the first ever time in the history of mankind, the sun rose twice in New Mexico within a span of 10 minutes, marking a testimony to the fact that the Laws of Physics and the Universe had indeed been reappraised successfully by the human beings. The world was changed forever following the successful explosion of the world’s first atomic bomb under the ‘Trinity’ tests conducted at Los Alamos which unleashed the nuclear age for humans. With full scale, world-wide destruction now assured within seconds at ...

"Blueprint for Building a Successful Brand" by Arthur Harrison is an essential guide for creators, influencers, startups, and businesses aiming to navigate the complex world of brand-building in the digital age. This book provides listeners with actionable insights into crafting a compelling brand identity, positioning themselves in a competitive market, and creating meaningful connections with their audiences.

This is a selection of poems written by author, P.D. Cain (also known as Captain Peter). The type of poems and rhymes range from humorous eg: I Really Dig My Gardening Man, to serious and even quirky eg: The Dentist. Most are accompanied by P.D. Cain's own illustrations and pictures.

Radical, reasonable, deeply felt and disarmingly honest, How To Save the Internet sets out a blueprint for a new era of global cooperation in order to reform Big Tech while preserving the fundamental openness of the internet – and thus the greatest opportunity for development and democratic empowerment of our lifetimes.

Nations, peoples and neighbourhoods across the globe imagine and invent themselves through playing and following the game. In The Age of Football, David Goldblatt charts football’s global cultural ascent, its economic transformation and deep politicisation, taking in prison football in Uganda and amputee football in Angola, the role of football fans in the Arab Spring, the footballing presidencies of Bolivia’s Evo Morales and Turkey’s Recep Erdogan, China’s declared intention to both host and win the World Cup by 2050 and the FIFA corruption scandal.

What Shall We Do Today? The Garden of Wonders Perfect for classroom reading time, bedtime stories, and teaching valuable life lessons! Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya on their most magical adventure yet in this delightful children's book for ages 6-9! When Maya receives a mysterious invitation to "The Garden of Wonders" from her globe-trotting aunt, the three friends embark on an unforgettable journey through six enchanting garden spaces. Each area introduces them to important celebrations happening around the world: They discover the beauty of cultural ...

Nations, peoples and neighbourhoods across the globe imagine and invent themselves through playing and following the game. In The Age of Football, David Goldblatt charts football’s global cultural ascent, its economic transformation and deep politicisation, taking in prison football in Uganda and amputee football in Angola, the role of football fans in the Arab Spring, the footballing presidencies of Bolivia’s Evo Morales and Turkey’s Recep Erdogan, China’s declared intention to both host and win the World Cup by 2050 and the FIFA corruption scandal.

Moving beyond Fareed Zakaria's best-selling The Post-American World, veteran international correspondent Paul Starobin masterfully mixes fresh reportage with rigorous historical analysis to envision a world in which the United States is no longer the dominant superpower.

Girls aged 9-12 will love WILD CHILD! This is the second part of this fantastic series, and includes Book 4 - Holidays, Book 5 - Gone, and Book 6 - Changes. Book 4 - Holidays: Sydney and Harper are spending the holidays together. They're going to Venus Beach, Sydney's old hometown, with Sydney's mom. When they find out that Elliot is also going to the same place, both girls are happy and extremely excited. Harper plans for Elliot to become her boyfriend, and for Sydney to get together for her old flame, Charlie. The girls also get together with Sydney's old friends...Sandy, Rach, and Susie....

This is the book for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the current state of our environment. Hopeful and prophetic, The Future Earth invites us to imagine how we can reverse the effects of climate change in our own lifetime and encourages us to enter a deeper relationship with the earth as conscientious stewards and to re-affirm our commitment to one another in our shared humanity.

A dramatic 3 Book Set for Girls aged 9-12.Book 4: The List...Finally, Sandy seems to have backed off on her bullying of Remmy. She is on a mission to help Remmy fit into the 'cool group' at school. To begin with...this was a welcome change for Remmy. After all, living with a step-sister who hates you isn't easy! Sandy comes up with a List for Remmy. A list for how to be 'cool'. Remmy works through the list of 7 rules for cool girls. Along the way she discovers that some of the rules are fine while others are disastrous!Book 5: The Silence of Being Friendless...Mean Girls seem to surround ...

In this innovative and compelling work of environmental history, Philipp Blom chronicles the great climate crisis of the 1600s, a crisis that would transform the entire social and political fabric of Europe. While hints of a crisis appeared as early as the 1570s, by the end of the 16th century the temperature plummeted so drastically that Mediterranean harbours were covered with ice, birds literally dropped out of the sky and ‘frost fairs’ were erected on a frozen Thames - with kiosks, taverns and even brothels that became a semipermanent part of the city.

Drama! Drama! And more Drama!!! Luke has certainly caused many problems for the girls and Elliot. He contacts Harper again, will he be able to smooth-talk his way back into her heart? A catastrophe happens, involving Harper and Luke. Miss Braun becomes involved and things get messy. Then an offer comes along that changes the whole vibe at the school. It's a competition and the winner gets to swap places with a girl from India for a week. Of course, everyone is excited. A trip to India, that would be amazing!!! Who will win? What will the new girl be like? And how are Luke and Harper? We ...

Love is in the air! Sailor thinks Joe is amazing. Sydney grows closer to Elliot every week. And another boy has attracted the interest of Harper and Zali. Imagine competing with Harper for a boy? Zali finds out how formidable Harper really is. Will Zali simply give in to her, or stand-up for herself? Luke, the new love interest of the girls, seems to be quite down, and Elliot and his dad try to help him. There are a number of levels to Luke's personality, and trouble seems to surround the new boy. You'll love Book 8 of Wild Child. A fantastic book for girls aged 9-12.