Global Age

Branko Milanovic presents a bold new account of the dynamics that drive inequality on a global scale. Drawing on vast data sets and cutting-edge research, he explains the benign and malign forces that make inequality rise and fall within and among nations. He also reveals who has been helped the most by globalization, who has been held back, and what policies might tilt the balance toward economic justice.

The TWINS’ story continues... Girl Gang - Books 1, 2 & 3 Girl Gang is the continuation of two of our best-selling series, Twins and The New Girl. Due to popular demand and endless requests from fans of the series, the story continues with even more drama, romance, and surprises. Ali, Casey, Alexa, and their friends are excited about their middle school graduation and the Junior Prom that will follow. Unfortunately, an unexpected incident spurred on by Ali leads to unforeseen circumstances that send everyone reeling. When the girls begin high school, they discover a new student has ...

Recently, Shyamala Mehta’s life in LA feels stagnant: she’s undervalued at work, newly single, and constantly clashing with her marriage-obsessed mother. So when she’s offered a transfer to Mumbai, she travels halfway around the world to the now drought-stricken city her parents left behind.

The thrilling final two books in the MEAN GIRLS The Teenage Years series are real page-turners! Sandy and Remmy go to Tony's party, despite their concerns about Tony and his friends. From the moment they arrived, both girls felt uncomfortable. They were only 14! And around 100 teens were going wild in the house, and some of them were drinking. Remmy definitely wanted to leave immediately, but Sandy wanted to stick around for a while. After all, it was her boyfriend's party. But as the party progresses, things go badly for Sandy. The girls learn a very difficult lesson - the hard way! High ...

The Perfect Book for Girls aged 9-12 who love Drama, Bullying, Boy Crushes, and Magic! Lindy is a normal 12-year-old girl who has a twin sister called Cindy. Cindy is anything BUT normal! She is a witch and her special powers come to the rescue to save the girls from embarrassment and heartache. The twin's dad is a teacher at their school - yes very awkward! But even worse, their Grandmother has fallen in love with the Principal! New students arrive from a neighboring school that suspiciously burned to the ground. Two new girls cause chaos and drama! And Cindy uses her magic irresponsibly ...

Beep, beep, beep, beep... Never in a million years, did Sandy think this would be the sound that dominated her life. Sandy and Remmy go to Tony's party, despite their concerns about Tony and his friends. From the moment they arrived, both girls felt uncomfortable. They were only 14! And around 100 teens were going wild in the house, and some of them were drinking. Remmy definitely wanted to leave immediately, but Sandy wanted to stick around for a while. After all, it was her boyfriend's party. But as the party progresses, things go badly for Sandy. The girls learn a very difficult lesson, ...

Collection of short stories for beginners and intermediate learners, with English translation, inspired by true facts. A bilingual book for all ages to understand environment issues and improve Italian language. The author: Alessandro Ghebreigziabiher, author, storyteller, stage actor and director, was born in Naples in 1968 and currently lives in Rome. His first book, Sunset (Tramonto, Italian edition, Lapis, 2002, Tempesta, 2017), in 2003 was selected by the International Youth Library (IYL), in Munich, Germany, for the White Ravens, a mention for books from around the world that they ...

Witch School is a wonderful new series for girls aged 9-12. If you have already read book 1 and loved it, then this is a cheaper way to buy the rest of the series! It is available in KU as well. This is the story of a group of 12-year-old girls who are attending Miss Moffat's Academy for Young Witches, for the first time. They develop friendships, love/hate relationships, deal with bullying, fall in love, save the day, and learn how to become witches. Young girls and boys will love this book as they follow the ups and downs of these young witches.

Charlotte's crush on Charlie continues to grow as she competes against him in the Golden Wand competition in the dark forest. Of course, Margaret is still being painful and making her feelings for Charlie obvious. Who will Charlie like more...Charlotte or Margaret? Two of the girls and one of the teachers at the Academy have hatched an evil plot to access the Book of Dragons. Little do they realize that opening the book will lead to a dreadful event. Girls, this is a short description, but I didn't want to spoil the book for you. Hope you love it.

For decades, the Navy has stood sentinel over crucial waterways, ensuring safe passage of goods from nearly all nations. The result is the longest phase of peace on the waters since the Phoenicians, with rising living standards, more (total) jobs, and the dramatic decline of poverty in Asia. But these prosperous times could be at an end. Today China is building warships at an extraordinary pace. India, Japan, Vietnam, and Europe are responding with more fighting ships. What will result from China’s rising naval might, particularly in the South China Sea?

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.

Another fantastic book in the Diary of an Almost Cool series. Join Petra the vampire as she attends an Academy for non-humans. Meet her friends who are witches, vampires, and even a werewolf named Kevin. Petra has always wanted a human friend. Has she finally found the opportunity, or will her arch-enemy Victoria and the Zombies, ruin everything? A funny story for kids aged 8 to 12.

Dramatic book for girls aged 9-12. This is the story of Remmy, a 12-year-old girl who moves across the country with her mom to start a new life. Remmy is excited about having a step-sister...but Sandy feels differently. And when Remmy arrives, Sandy and her friends do their best to make Remmy feel isolated and sad. With the help of Amelia and Charlie (the cutest boy in the school), Remmy tries hard to stop the non-stop and cruel bullying. Girls will love this book! Follow Remmy's journey as she battles to keep control of her life, fit in and win acceptance.

A funny book that kids love! Perfect for children aged from 8 to 12 who enjoy reading hilarious books. This is the story of why Maddi had to leave her last school? What happened that could be so bad? Why did the principal ask her to leave? Hope you enjoy this prequel (short story) to the BEST SELLING Diary of an Almost Cool Girl Series. Almost Cool Kids Rock!

This is the final book in the Witch School series and the most exciting! As Flame grows bigger, it becomes more difficult to keep him safely on the school grounds. Charlotte and Molly find a solution, but the other escaped dragons are causing problems in the local villages and Miss Moffat is being blamed for allowing a dragon to escape in the first place! When Molly finds out that Miss Moffat has two solutions to the dragon problem...she is terrified and makes a plan to save Flame. Will she be able to keep Flame alive? Who else knows about the dragon at the Academy? Will Charlie and ...

If you loved Mean Girls and wanted to know what happened to Sydney...then this is the story for you. And you get the first 3 books in this amazing new series. Hope you enjoy this exciting story for girls aged 9-12. Okay, Sydney may have burnt her parents' house down, but it was an accident. In Book 1, Sydney is sent to boarding school. Yes, her parents were dumping her in a school in LA and returning to New York without her. Totally unfair! Sydney's privileged life is all about to change. In order to be accepted, Harper puts Sydney through 9 Rule Challenges. Will Sydney conquer the ...

Girls aged 12+ are loving MEAN GIRLS The Teenage Years! Continue the journey of Sandy and Remmy into High School. Both step-sisters join into clubs that are not considered to be "cool" and are having fun meeting new friends. Sandy's relationship with Tony becomes closer. And Remmy is confused about Charlie and Nick while trying to deal with Bridget's rejection of their friendship. One of Tony's friends goes over the top with harassing Remmy, causing her much distress. Who will she reach out to...Charlie or Nick? There's only one way to find out!

Books for Girls 9-12: Twins Book 3, The Truth This book.continues the suspenseful story of Casey and Ali, the two look-alike girls who find out they are identical twins and have been separated at birth. This book is probably the most exciting and emotional one of the series so far! What are the consequences of the girls' decision to swap places? Are they forced to reveal the truth and what are the repercussions if they do? Also, what is the result when both girls develop a crush on Jake Hanley, the best-looking boy in their grade? You will find out the answers to all of these questions and ...

New kids equals new potential friends...right? Twins, Tate and Kate, join Maddi's class with very mixed reactions. You see, Kate is a know-it-all and really quite painful. While Tate, her twin brother, is the opposite. He's super nice! The two new kids definitely have an impact on their classroom. Maddi can't wait to catch up with Mr. TDH. She's desperate to find out what the rest of the note said. Was it something boring and mundane, or was it the question that Maddi longed to hear? And just when Maddi's life can't seem to get any more complicated, a Japanese exchange student comes to live...