Global Age

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.

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 ...

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 ...

The Unnatural World chronicles a disparate band of unlikely heroes: an effervescent mad scientist who would fertilize the seas, a pigeon obsessive bent on bringing back the extinct, a low-level government functionary in China doing his best to clean up his city, and more. These scientists, billionaires, and ordinary people are all working toward saving the best home humanity is ever likely to have.

The people who are most innovative feel free to make anything up, understand that nobody’s in charge, and aren’t concerned about unfairness or inequality. As some people grow fearful and frantic in today's complex world, Dan Sullivan has identified three fundamental mindsets that let you happily ignore and avoid all of this self-created fear and worry.

Twins - Book 17: A New Dilemma Finally, the summer camp has come to an end, but instead of the fun finish that Casey was expecting, she is faced with more drama, thanks to the troublesome Madison.The impact of this follows Casey home where she struggles to restore her relationship with Jake. Just as she thinks she has found the answer, Ali receives a surprise phone call, and this throws the twins’ final week of summer into chaos. A dilemma of huge proportions overwhelms the twins who find themselves challenged yet again. How will they deal with this new problem and what will be the ...

Two years before 9/11, the United States was attacked by an unknown enemy. No advance warning was given, and it didn't target civilians. Instead, tomahawk missiles started missing their targets, US agents were swept up by hostile governments, and America’s enemies seemed to know its every move in advance. A new phase of warfare—cyber war—had arrived. And within two decades it escaped Pandora's Box, plunging us into a state of total war where every day, countless cyber attacks perpetrated by states and mercenaries are reshaping the world.

Travel across continents through this heartwarming collection of stories, including a king and his three daughters—teaching kindness, honesty, and wisdom.

From Hiroshima to Chernobyl, Fukushima to the growing legacy of lethal radioactive waste, humanity's struggle to conquer atomic energy is rife with secrecy, deceit, human error, blatant disregard for life, short-sighted politics, and fear. Fallout is an eye-opening odyssey through the first eight decades of this struggle and the radioactive landscapes it has left behind. We are, Pearce finds, forever torn between technological hubris and all-too-human terror about what we have created.

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!

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.

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.

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.

A great book for girls 9-12. Witch School Book 2 continues the story of Charlotte and all her friends at Miss Moffat's Academy for Refined Young Witches. Margaret takes revenge on Charlotte before she disappears from the school and puts Charlotte into a dangerous and frightening situation. The girls train hard for their inter-school competition against Witchery College and on the day discover that the girls from the bad witch school definitely do not share their values and belief in fair play. The School Ball with the students from the Wizard's School is a highlight in the school calendar. ...

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 ...

High School was supposed to be fun, not a continual drama! However, there are some good parts...like Nick and a new boy in Sandy's life. Is it Devin or someone else? Hatred towards Sandy and Remmy is boiling just below the surface. Tony, Max, and the vamps continue to be surly, but for the most part, keep away from the stepsisters. An upcoming school dance seems to break the heavy mood, and Sandy in particular is looking forward to the night. Something happens that will turn Sandy's life upside down. Is this a good or bad thing...there's only one way to find out. Grab your copy now.

The governments and central banks of the developed world have tried every policy tool imaginable, yet our economies remain sluggish, or worse. How did we get here, and how can we emerge from the longest downturn in recent memory? Daniel Alpert, a progressive Wall Street banker and economist, argues that we are living in the age of oversupply.

Remmy is faced with more bullying behavior from the vampires and is at a loss for what to do. But then her friend, Amelia comes to the rescue with some ideas which help Remmy discover that she can handle her problems on her own. When she decides to take matters into her own hands, this leads to an unexpected reaction, and Sandy's behavior spirals out of control. However, no one expects the disaster that follows or the consequences of the vampires' decisions. Don’t miss out on this dramatic conclusion. It is one that will catch you by surprise. Mean Girls – Book 10: Disaster is another ...

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, ...

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.