The book, An Insight into the Horrors of Partition, Colonialism and Women's Issues, aims to explore, highlight and condemn various forms of oppression like the oppression of the downtrodden women in the patriarchal society, colonialism and mass trauma and exodus during the Partition of India. For the convenience of the readers, the book has been, organized in three Chapters. Chapter I, "The Problem That Has No Name", attempts to explore the issue...

La milenaria tradición oral que da vida y continuidad a la cultura maya es rescatada en estas fábulas. Con las recreaciones literarias presentadas en este libro, Víctor Montejo ofrece un testimonio de los valores de respeto, unidad y entendimiento que el pueblo jakalteco del occidente de Guatemala propone para lograr una coexistencia armónica entre los seres humanos y su ambiente natural y sobrenatural. El pájaro que limpia el mundo y otras fábulas...

Bannack is a story of adventure and self-discovery set in the time of the Civil War and vigilante violence. Sixteen-year-old Billy Mayfair, kicked out of his home in Illinois by his father, sets out to find a fortune in gold in a remote mining camp in what would become the Montana Territory. While in St. Louis, he loses his money and virginity, gets in a fight and lands in jail. But, he manages to save enough working in a Union hospital caring for...

Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts, is one of the most recognizable and mysterious figures in the Harry Potter series. As an unscrupulous beetle-like journalist once said, he's "a biographer's dream." Is he omniscient or limited? Is he benevolent or malevolent? What really drove him in the last years of an extraordinary life? This book will dive between the lines of the Harry Potter books to create a portrait of the controversial...

This book is designed for children who are the leaders of tomorrow and for the ones who dream dreams of hope and excellency and reach for the stars. Be strong, my little ones, and strive to be the best that you can be.

¿Has vivido la magia de sentarte junto a tu abuela y escuchar sus historias llenas de sabiduría, de amor, de picardía, que dejan tu corazón vibrando y con deseos siempre de escuchar más y más? William Pasnak, con su pluma, le da vida a estas historias, viejos cuentos contados por la abuela Mariam a su nieto Yamín, acerca de un rey -quien fácilmente podría ser tú- que encuentra en su camino diferentes personajes de corazones sencillos y lo...

"Co-Winner of the 2012 Wayland D. Hand Prize, History and Folklore Section of the American Folklore Society" "One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2012" Jack Zipes is professor emeritus of German and comparative literature at the University of Minnesota and the author, translator, and editor of dozens of studies and collections of folk and fairy tales. His recent books include Why Fairy Tales Stick: The Evolution and Relevance of a Genre,...

Big lies are told by governments, politicians, and corporations to avoid responsibility, cast blame on the innocent, win elections, disguise intent, create chaos, and gain power and wealth. Big lies are as old as civilization; they corrupt public understanding and discourse, turn science upside down, and reinvent history. The future stewards of our world require a how-to manual for seeing through big lies and thinking critically, because big lies...

While on a mission to exterminate a new type of Danger Beast, Tatsumi is reunited with none other than General Esdeath! With one last chance to win Esdeath over to Night Raid's side, will Tatsumi prove fruitful in his efforts?

Do you ever feel misunderstood? Do you get upset easily, or struggle to manage difficult thoughts and feelings like sadness, anger, frustration, or worry? Does it feel like everything is just too stressful? If so, you're far from alone. Many teens struggle to balance their emotions and manage stress. The good news is that your generation is keenly aware of the importance of mental health. Awareness is a great first step, but you also need solid skills...