Global Englishes

He’s the hottest rockstar in the world – the reason women throw panties on the stage. She’s in Paris simply to review book contracts . . . until the rockstar needs an interpreter. When Tempo Rain plays, the world melts. Fans clammer for their next hit. Dylan can’t let them know he’s blocked and that the next song won’t come. When Mallory steps in as Dylan’s interpreter, her sweet, sunshiny vibes turn his days around. But the pressures from his global management team, the netizens demands, and his own career commitments stop Dylan from pulling Mallory closer – a fling in ...

The adage "money makes the world go round" is true. But it's also crucial that you recognize and understand the many forms of money if you want to preserve and protect your financial future. It's challenging to avoid thinking that there is too much to learn in the subject of wealth management and investing to succeed at it. And there are indeed a ton of in-depth books available that just add to the difficulty. Even after years of in-depth study, there is always more to learn about money. Do you really need to, though? Who says personal finance needs to be tough to be effective? That’s ...

We’ve all been told that an asteroid killed the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. It didn’t. Paleontologist Alex Stevens had made the discovery of the century -a perfectly preserved corpse of a Stevosaurus antarcticus in the thawing earth of Antarctica. He gathers his secret team and launches an excavation, rejoicing in the fame he’s about to receive. But, as his team members die one by one, he realizes his fame will be as the destroyer of humanity. Too late he realizes that inside the corpse lies the true destroyer of the dinosaurs – the original Ebola virus. Dr. Quatermaine is sent ...

Asher continues his fight and will not quit but how can one young man’s determination defeat advanced alien technology and ruthlessness? Humanity is stretched thin and is at a breaking point! Earth’s World Security Organization is in play now, but even with their resources, the outlook is bleak! Can help from an ancient and benevolent alien race change the tide? Even with their assistance, how can eight augmented young people hope to defend humanity from a race of aliens that can also predict the future? Time is short and the people of Earth are doomed unless Asher and team can figure ...

Yes, it’s possible to grow your donor base, raise more support, and get fully funded in today's modern world. Over 5,000 missionaries leave the field every year because of a lack of finances. There’s a gap between what you’ve been taught about raising support and the reality of what it actually takes. More than ever, donors are distracted and preoccupied. How can missionaries and ministry leaders raise support and grow their donor base in an increasingly noisy world?

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.

This timely book offers a world history of insurgencies and of counterinsurgency warfare. Jeremy Black moves beyond the conventional Western-centric narrative, reaching back to antiquity to trace the pre-modern origins of war within states. His sweeping study will be essential material for all students of military history.

An inspiring personal story of redemption, second chances, and the transformative power within us all, from the founder and CEO of the nonprofit charity: water. In the tradition of such best-selling books as Shoe Dog and Mountains Beyond Mountains, Thirst is a riveting account of how to build a better charity, a better business, a better life - and a gritty tale that proves it’s never too late to make a change.

Discover the Story That Connects Us All Step into the breathtaking narrative of Mitochondrial Eve, the mother of humanity. From the cradle of life in Africa to the farthest corners of the globe, her DNA links every person on Earth. This is not just science—it’s the most extraordinary story ever told. Experience Eve’s journey through an exhilarating exploration of human origins, resilience, and unity. Unearth how her legacy shaped societies, overcame unimaginable odds, and connects people from every nation, race, and culture. This is a story that redefines what it means to belong. The ...

TWINS – Part Three: Books 7, 8, 9 & 10 This book continues the exciting story of Casey and Ali, two identical twins who were separated at birth and later reunited. Finally, many issues are resolved. But do the twins get the happiness they are hoping for? Or do circumstances cause Ali's life to take a different path? You will have to read to the very end to discover what is ahead in this wonderful series of books for girls. It is definitely a story that girls 9 - 12 and young teens are sure to enjoy! If you're looking for a series that you can't put down, then this is the one for you!

Dan is back home to settle his affairs. Then, he is free. But when an innocent woman is abducted in broad daylight, Dan responds to her call for help. His actions leads him into the dangerous vortex of a global plot - a plot designed to cripple America, maybe for good. Deep under the blue waters of the Eastern Seaboard hides a deadly secret, and the enemy knows about it. They have arrived and will stop at nothing to unleash mayhem. Only Dan Roy, ex-Black Ops warrior, stands in their way.

My beginner's book is your ticket to one of the coolest and most mysterious subjects out there. This isn't your average physics book. It's a portal to understanding the stuff that makes up... well, everything! Subatomic particles. Do not let their size fool you; they have a massive impact on the world around you—the fundamental part of how everything works and not as complex as you might fear.

This historic mission of this remarkable but little-known organization, the US National Intelligence Council (NIC), now 40 years old, is strategic intelligence assessment in service of senior American foreign policymakers. Its signature inside products, National Intelligence Estimates, are now accompanied by the NIC's every-four-years Global Trends. Unclassified, Global Trends has become a noted NIC brand, its release awaited by officials, academics, and private sector managers around the world.

For centuries, oceans were the chessboard on which empires battled for supremacy. But in the nuclear age, air power and missile systems dominated our worries about security, and for the United States, the economy was largely driven by domestic production, with trucking and railways that crisscrossed the continent serving as the primary modes of commercial transit.

The Global Citizen Beginner Vocabulary Mastery audiobooks are intentionally and judiciously structured for vocabulary definition and pronunciation learning, retention, and recall for individuals who are completely new to the language!

For many years after its reform and opening in 1978, China maintained an attitude of false modesty about its ambitions. That role, reports Howard French, has been set aside. China has asserted its place among the global heavyweights, revealing its plans for pan-Asian dominance by building its navy, increasing territorial claims to areas like the South China Sea, and diplomatically bullying smaller players.

the Writing On The Wall Global Magazine- Issue 5, by Author Reneé Drummond-Brown and tried, tested and true poets from across the sphere is an influential elixir. The magazine is loaded from A to Z with: abstracts, alliteration, assonance, attitudes, BIO’S, citations, confessions, drama, end-stops, excerpts, extracts, fables, forewords, hyperbole, imagery, justification, knowledge, lyres, lyrics, memories, metaphors, narratives, novels, onomatopoeia, passages, personification, précises, publications, reflections, repetitions, résumés, reviews, rhythm, rhymes, similes, stanzas, stories...

"Gods & Goddesses: The Evolution of Human Spirituality” is an enlightening exploration of humanity’s evolving relationship with the divine, tracing the development of religious practices, deities, and spiritual movements across millennia. From the earliest animistic beliefs of prehistoric societies to the rise of monotheistic faiths, this book delves into the core of human spirituality, examining how ancient gods, rituals, and philosophies laid the foundation for modern religious and spiritual practices. Through a blend of historical analysis and cultural insight, the book explores the ...

Every year, hundreds of thousands of young people pack their bags to study or volunteer abroad. Well-intentioned and curious Westerners travel to low-income countries to learn about people and cultures different from their own. In Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World, storyteller Anu Taranath unpacks our baggage about who we are, where we come from, and how much we have. She takes us on a journey through personal travel stories and thought-provoking questions, providing us with tools to grapple with our discomfort and navigate differences with accountability and connection.

INTRODUCTION: A CALL FOR PEACE, DECENCY AND STABILITY IN GLOBAL POLITICS- THE DONALD J. TRUMP’S SHINNING EXAMPLE "I will be the greatest jobs president that God ever created." Context: Donald Trump made this promise during his 2016 campaign, positioning himself as someone who would revive American manufacturing and reduce unemployment, especially among working-class Americans. He often cited job growth during his presidency as one of his major accomplishments. Today, in our world, there is an urgent clarion call. "A Call for Peace, Decency and Stability in Global Politics, is no doubts, ...