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"For the second half of a two-course sequence in Muslim history,
Islamic Civilization, and religious studies courses on Islam." The
history of the predominantly Muslim world is examined within the
context of world history. It examines political, economic, and
broad cultural developments, as well as specifically religious
ones. The themes of the book are tradition and adaptation: It
examines the tensions between the desire of Muslims to maintain
continuity with their legacy and their recognition of the need to
adapt to changing conditions.
When Mae is hired to work for the Circle, the world's most powerful
internet company, she feels she's been given the opportunity of a
lifetime. Run out of a sprawling California campus, the Circle
links users' personal emails, social media, and finances with their
universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a
new age of transparency. Mae can't believe her great fortune to
work for them - even as life beyond the campus grows distant, even
as a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her shaken, even as
her role at the Circle becomes increasingly public ...
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Courage - My Story of Persecution (Paperback)
Freshta Tori Jan; Series edited by Zainab Nasrati, Zoe Ruiz, Amanda Uhle, Dave Eggers
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As a girl and as part of an ethnic minority in Afghanistan, Freshta
Tori Jan was persecuted relentlessly. Her family faced kidnappings
and daily murder attempts on the bus, on the way to school, in the
workplace, and beyond. Freshta's school was shut down by the
Taliban, and many of her friends were murdered and shot. Her
journey through poverty, terrorism, and other forms of injustice
has enabled her to be a voice for those unable to share their
stories and those unable to receive the opportunities she has
sought. She believes in empowering youth in order to bring about
change and be the leaders of today and tomorrow. With a voice that
is both accessible and engaging, Freshta brings forward a
captivating first-person account of strength, resilience, and
determination, and delivers compelling narrative nonfiction by
young people, for young people.
Our government is in crisis, mired in bureaucracy and often unable
to fix tough problems. This book provides an essential new model
for transforming the system and getting things done. Covid. Climate
change. Refugee resettlement. Global supply chains. We are facing a
new generation of complex problems, stretching across the public
and private sectors and flowing over organizational boundaries.
Historically we have looked to government for big solutions, but
the reality is, the government we have now is a poor match for the
problems we face. It is trapped in organizational boxes and
handicapped by leaders who, too often, try to manage problems from
the top down. We need a fresh, new approach. As executive director
of Deloitte's Center for Government Insights, William D. Eggers and
public management scholar Donald F. Kettl show in this
indispensable book, we need a government of bridgebuilders, public
managers and leaders who collaborate with partners, both inside and
outside government, to get the job done. They manage horizontally
instead of vertically; they see their role as connectors; and they
identify which players have the assets needed to solve the problems
at hand. Each chapter examines one of the ten core principles of
bridgebuilding and features practical tips and dynamic cases of how
effective leaders have put each principle to work. Also included: a
special section on creating a 100-day bridgebuilding plan.
Throughout, Eggers and Kettl tell fascinating and instructive
stories of bridgebuilders who are transcending boundaries,
partnering across sectors, and getting sh*t done. Government can't
reorganize itself out of the challenges it faces or muscle its way
through with a command-and-control approach to problem solving.
Bridgebuilders provides a new model that current public managers
and leaders, as well as young people aspiring to public service,
can learn and apply right now to transform government performance
and restore public trust.
Ever since Precious Perez was a child, she has loved to sing. Born
and raised outside Boston, her family joked that she’d eventually
study at Berklee College of Music. But when a high school music
teacher advocated for Precious’s talent, her dream became a
reality. Precious was born two-and-a-half months premature and
weighed just one pound. Her eyes did not develop fully, and she is
blind. Growing up, most people focused on what Precious could not
do because of her disability. With her teacher’s support,
Precious realized all the things she could do with her
disability—starting with attending Berklee. With a voice that is
both accessible and engaging, Vision brings forward an empowering
first-person account of a woman finding strength and purpose in her
disability. The I, Witness series delivers compelling narrative
nonfiction by young people, for young people.
The history of the predominantly Muslim world is examined within
the context of world history. It examines political, economic, and
broad cultural developments, as well as specifically religious
ones. The themes of the book are tradition and adaptation: it
examines the tensions between the desire of Muslims to maintain
continuity with their legacy and their recognition of the need to
adapt to changing conditions.
From New York Times bestselling author Dave Eggers comes a deadpan
take on creativity and persistence, as told through the eyes of a
humpback whale looking for a new songSoren, a young humpback whale,
loves music, but is tired of the dull, droning, endless songs that
are frustratingly popular among the adult whales he knows. He has
ideas for better songs: shorter, up-tempo tunes with snare drums
and even maracas. Unfortunately, every time he shares his new tunes
with his friends, he’s met with less than encouraging feedback
and even a bit of discreet whale vomiting. In this upbeat story of
resilience and tenacity, Dave Eggers offers readers of all ages
essential creative advice: your first drafts are probably terrible.
- Adopts a unique case study approach to help clinicians and
students reflect on clinical decision-making involving the
assessment and management of patients presenting with fluency
disorders - Draws on the expertise of leading scholars and
clinicians - Accompanied by additional resources including
weblinks, diagrams, inter-linking theoretical models of
intervention, video clips, and data regarding worldwide
stereotypes/attitudes towards stuttering
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The Every (Paperback)
Dave Eggers
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The electrifying follow-up to Dave Eggers' New York Times Bestseller The Circle.
When the world's largest search engine / social media company merges with the planet's dominant e-commerce site, it creates the richest and most dangerous-and, oddly enough, most beloved-monopoly ever known: The Every.
Delaney Wells is an unlikely new hire. A former forest ranger and unwavering tech skeptic, she charms her way into an entry-level job with one goal in mind: to take down the company from within. With her compatriot, the not-at-allambitious Wes Makazian, they look for the company's weaknesses, hoping to free humanity from all-encompassing surveillance and the emoji-driven infantilization of the species. But does anyone want what Delaney is fighting to save? Does humanity truly want to be free?
Studded with unforgettable characters and lacerating set-pieces, The Every blends satire and terror, while keeping the reader in breathless suspense about the fate of the company - and the human animal.
Children's adventure feature following the attempts of a dog to
return his owner's beloved cuddly toy. When young Laney Brooks
(Alyssa Shafer) is given a teddy bear as a present from one of her
father, writer Michael (Dean Cain)'s acquaintances, she soon
becomes enamoured with it, taking it everywhere. The teddy even
sleeps beside her on the spot that used to belong to the family
dog, Aussie (voice of James Ryan). Envious of Laney's new friend,
the canine tries to get rid of him but he soon regrets his actions
when he sees how sad his owner is. He sets out on a journey to
retrieve the teddy, a feat that is made all the more difficult by
the fact that the toy has been taken away by a rubbish truck.
The electrifying follow-up to Dave Eggers' New York Times
Bestseller The Circle 'Gulpable fictive entertainment . . . Eggers
is a wonderful storyteller with an alert and defiant vision'
Observer When the world's largest search engine / social media
company merges with the planet's dominant e-commerce site, it
creates the richest and most dangerous-and, oddly enough, most
beloved-monopoly ever known: The Every. Delaney Wells is an
unlikely new hire. A former forest ranger and unwavering tech
skeptic, she charms her way into an entry-level job with one goal
in mind: to take down the company from within. With her compatriot,
the not-at-all-ambitious Wes Kavakian, they look for the company's
weaknesses, hoping to free humanity from all-encompassing
surveillance and the emoji-driven infantilization of the species.
But does anyone want what Delaney is fighting to save? Does
humanity truly want to be free? Studded with unforgettable
characters and lacerating set-pieces, The Every blends satire and
terror, while keeping the reader in breathless suspense about the
fate of the company - and the human animal. 'More playful and
satirical than Orwell . . . it scores as a series of brilliant set
pieces and a devastating overall critique.' Sunday Times 'Part of
the genius of this remarkable piece of satire, riven as it is with
horribly plausible ideas and horribly good jokes. . . . What Eggers
does so well is make The Every alluring as well as alarming...' The
Times 'You read it and think: yes, this is set in the future but it
is actually going on here and now. It is an urgent and necessary
book. It's also fun. You catch more flies with honey than vinegar'
The Scotsman
- Adopts a unique case study approach to help clinicians and
students reflect on clinical decision-making involving the
assessment and management of patients presenting with fluency
disorders - Draws on the expertise of leading scholars and
clinicians - Accompanied by additional resources including
weblinks, diagrams, inter-linking theoretical models of
intervention, video clips, and data regarding worldwide
stereotypes/attitudes towards stuttering
The Caribbean history provides a rich study of the different forms
of labour systems that have historically marked the politics of the
coloniser and the colonised. It further provides the basis for an
essential study for discourses on colonialism and capitalism. This
interdisciplinary volume bridges the gap between historiography and
the present-day diasporic communities, which emerged from the slave
trade and indenture. Through case studies from the Caribbean
context, the volume demonstrates how the region's historical labour
mobility remains central to performances and negotiations of
collective memory and identity. Please note: Taylor & Francis
does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal,
Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Differing interpretations of the history of the United Nations on
the one hand conceive of it as an instrument to promote colonial
interests while on the other emphasize its influence in
facilitating self-determination for dependent territories. The
authors in this book explore this dynamic in order to expand our
understanding of both the achievements and the limits of
international support for the independence of colonized peoples.
This book will prove foundational for scholars and students of
modern history, international history, and postcolonial history.
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The Lifters (Paperback)
Dave Eggers
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Discover a stunning new children's tale from the bestselling,
Pulitzer-nominated author of Heroes of the Frontier and What Is the
What. When things fall down, who lifts them up? What if the ground
beneath your feet was not made of solid earth and stone but had
been hollowed into hundreds of tunnels and passageways? What if
there were mysterious forces in these tunnels, mere inches below
you as you sit in class or eat a banana? What if it were up to just
two kids to stop these forces? What would it feel like to know the
fate of an entire town rested on your shoulders? Twelve-year-old
Gran Flowerpetal is about to find out. When Gran's friend, the
difficult-to-impress Catalina Catalan, presses a silver handle into
a hillside and opens a doorway to underground, he knows that she is
extraordinary and brave, and that he will have no choice but to
follow her, and help her save the town (and the known world). With
luck on their side, and some discarded hockey sticks for good
measure, they might just emerge as heroes.
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Athlete's Cookbook (Hardcover)
Gernot Horwertner, Matthias Nelke, Marc Eggers, Lara Soenmezay; Translated by Jonee Tiedemann
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Superstar athletes from the world of Red Bull sports team up with a
master chef to prepare their favorite dishes. Discover the flavors
that inspire some of the world's top competitors through pictures,
text, recipes, and interviews. More than 30 athletes, including
American ski queen Lindsey Vonn, visit Red Bull's Hangar-7 in
Salzburg, Austria, where they don aprons instead of sports gear.
From Hawaiian salad to a traditional Ukrainian dish to a delicious
Austrian dessert - expand your culinary horizons with this very
personal look at the people behind some of the biggest victories
and breathtaking achievements in sports. Ski jumper Gregor
Schlierenzauer creates a Sunday feast for the entire family. When
preparing her favorite dish, BMX Olympic Champion Mariana Pajon
thinks about one person: her grandma in Colombia. You dont get much
closer to people than when you are in the kitchen with them.
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Matt Keegan: 1996 (Paperback)
Matt Keegan; Text written by Alissa Bennett, Michael Bullock, Dale Corvino, Thomas Eggerer, …
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Resistance - My Story of Activism (Paperback)
Frantzy Luzincourt; Edited by Zainab Nasrati; Zoe Rosenblum; Series edited by Amanda Uhle; Edited by Dave Eggers
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Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Haitian immigrants, Frantzy
Luzincourt has dedicated his life to service and the empowerment of
youth voices. When he was fifteen, Frantzy became the founding
president of his high school’s Black Student Union, where he
advocated for more Black male teachers and for bringing social
justice into school curriculum. Frantzy now fights to ensure that
all students, no matter their background, have access to equitable
schools where young voices are championed. After the murder of
George Floyd in 2020, Frantzy and his friends formed the Strategy
for Black Lives coalition, which centers youth voices and mobilizes
communities to fight against racism, discrimination, and inequity.
His passion for education and criminal justice reform are integral
to his identity as a young Black man. With a voice that is
both accessible and engaging, Frantzy brings forward a captivating
first-person account of determination, activism, and empowerment in
America. The I, Witness series delivers compelling narrative
nonfiction by young people, for young people.
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