The long-awaited sequel to The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul, the bestseller that captured the hearts of millions worldwide.

Five extraordinary women. One unthinkable choice. A hope that won’t be extinguished.

Kabul, August 2021: Sunny Tedder is back in her beloved coffee shop. After eight years away, she’s thrilled to reunite with her Kabul “family.”

Yazmina now runs a couple of women’s shelters from the old cafe and dreams of a bright future for her two young daughters. Her sister Layla has become an outspoken women’s rights activist and, thanks to social media, is quite the celebrity. Kat, Sunny’s friend from America, is wrapping up her year-long stay in the land of her birth, but she’s facing some unfinished business. And finally, there’s elderly den mother Halajan whose secret new hobby is itself an act of rebellion.

Then the US troops begin to withdraw, and the women watch in horror as the Taliban advance on the capital at ferocious speed…

Set against the terrifying fall of Kabul in 2021, Deborah Rodriguez concludes her bestselling Little Coffee Shop trilogy with a heart-stopping story of resilience, courage, and, most importantly, hope

Biological Emerging Risks in Foods, Volume 86, addresses the emerging biological risks in food from a global context. Specific sections in this new release include discussions on parasites in foods as an emerging issue and antimicrobial resistance in the food chain. Specific chapters cover Norovirus: the burden of the unknown, Hepatitis E virus: a new foodborne zoonotic concern, Parasites in foods: from a neglected position to an emerging issue, Antimicrobial resistance in the food chain: an emerging global concern, Salmonella in foods: a reemerging problem, Listeria monocytogenes in foods, and Campylobacter in the food chain.

Comedy drama starring Eva Mendes and Cierra Ramirez as a mother and daughter with a troubled relationship. Single mother Grace (Mendes) spends her time working, worrying about bills and having an affair with a married doctor (Matthew Modine), meaning she has little time to focus on her 14-year-old daughter Ansiedad (Ramirez), who has to look after herself. After her English teacher (Patricia Arquette) explains the meaning behind coming-of-age stories, Ansiedad comes up with a list of experiences she wants to have that will help her mature and get ready to run away to New York. Will Grace discover her daughter's plans and intervene before she loses her for good?

Steve Pink directs this romantic comedy, based on David Marmet's play 'Sexual Perversity in Chicago', starring Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Regina Hall and Joy Bryant. Bernie Jackson (Hart) and his friend Danny Martin (Ealy) consider themselves successful womanisers. However, when they become involved with two roommates, Joan Derrickson (Hall) and Debbie Sullivan (Bryant), Bernie and Danny find that life becomes a lot more complicated. The two couples go through numerous ups and downs, with the difficulties and successes of each relationship having a knock-on effect on the other. Can romance and friendship survive such close proximity?

All 24 episodes from the fourth season of the Golden Globe-winning mockumentary-style sitcom following three branches of a sprawling, cheerfully dysfunctional, multi-cultural family in Los Angeles. In this season, Gloria (Sofía Vergara)'s pregnancy causes some unexpected problems for the rest of the family; Haley (Sarah Hyland) is arrested for under-aged drinking; and Gloria's ex-husband Javiér (Benjamin Bratt) introduces his new fiancée Trish (Paget Brewster) to the family. The episodes are: 'Bringing Up Baby', 'Schooled', 'Snip', 'The Butler's Escape', 'Open House of Horrors', 'Yard Sale', 'Arrested', 'Mistery Date', 'When a Tree Falls', 'Diamond in the Rough', 'New Year's Eve', 'Party Crasher', 'Fulgencio', 'A Slight at the Opera', 'Heart Broken', 'Bad Hair Day', 'Best Men', 'The Wow Factor', 'The Future Dunphys', 'Flip Flop', 'Career Day', 'My Hero', 'Games People Play' and 'Goodnight Gracie'.

All 24 episodes from the fourth season of the Golden Globe-winning mockumentary-style sitcom following three branches of a sprawling, cheerfully dysfunctional, multi-cultural family in Los Angeles. In this season, Gloria (Sofía Vergara)'s pregnancy causes some unexpected problems for the rest of the family; Haley (Sarah Hyland) is arrested for under-aged drinking; and Gloria's ex-husband Javiér (Benjamin Bratt) introduces his new fiancée Trish (Paget Brewster) to the family. The episodes are: 'Bringing Up Baby', 'Schooled', 'Snip', 'The Butler's Escape', 'Open House of Horrors', 'Yard Sale', 'Arrested', 'Mistery Date', 'When a Tree Falls', 'Diamond in the Rough', 'New Year's Eve', 'Party Crasher', 'Fulgencio', 'A Slight at the Opera', 'Heart Broken', 'Bad Hair Day', 'Best Men', 'The Wow Factor', 'The Future Dunphys', 'Flip Flop', 'Career Day', 'My Hero', 'Games People Play' and 'Goodnight Gracie'.

All 24 episodes from the second season of the Golden Globe-winning mockumentary-style sitcom following three branches of a sprawling, cheerfully dysfunctional, multi-cultural family in Los Angeles. Patriarch Jay Pritchett (Ed O'Neill) has recently remarried, bringing hot, young, Colombian-born wife Gloria (Sofía Vergara) and her teenaged son, Manny (Rico Rodriguez), into the fold. His daughter, Claire (Julie Bowen), and her husband, Phil (Ty Burrell), have three kids, while his son, Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson), and his gay partner, Cameron (Eric Stonestreet), have just adopted a Vietnamese baby. In this season, Gloria evens the score when Jay disrespects her Columbian roots, an unexpected visit from Cameron's mother upsets Mitchell, and Phil, Claire and the kids try to go a day without their electronic gizmos. The episodes comprise: 'The Old Wago', 'The Kiss', 'Earthquake', 'Strangers On a Treadmill', 'Unplugged', 'Halloween', 'Chirp', 'Manny Get Your Gun', 'Mother Tucker', 'Dance Dance Revelation', 'Slow Down Your Neighbours', 'Our Children, Ourselves', 'Caught in the Act', 'Bixby's Back', 'Princess Party', 'Regrets Only', 'Two Monkeys and a Panda', 'Boys' Night', 'The Musical Man', 'Someone to Watch Over Lily', 'Mother's Day', 'Good Cop Bad Dog', 'See You Next Fall' and 'The One That Got Away'.

Much pro-life ministry is focused on encouraging women to say yes to life rather than terminate their pregnancies. But what happens after that decision has been made? Who will provide that mother, who likely considered abortion because she could not see how she could afford to have a child, with the long-term emotional support, education, and guidance that will help her out of poverty? Economics and abortion are intrinsically linked, and if pro-life ministry is to make a real difference in the lives of women and families, it must expand its perspective beyond that initial yes in order to address the underlying problem of generational poverty. In Beyond Her Yes, cofounder of RENEW Life Center Marisol Maldonado Rodriguez helps you understand the full impact that poverty has on women making life decisions and then shows how a comprehensive approach to pro-life ministries can make a far greater impact. Saving the lives of the not-yet-born is just the first step. Discover how you can be part of saving entire families from a life of hardship and hard choices.

Un divertido y conmovedor libro de memorias en ensayo de la comediante Aida Rodríguez sobre el poder de superar las dificultades y transformar el dolor en risa. Aida Rodríguez ha vivido, por decir poco, una vida de torbellino. La historia de cómo pasó de la pobreza a la opulencia es alucinante: cuando era niña, su madre la secuestró y se la llevó de la República Dominicana a los Estados Unidos. Más tarde, un nuevo secuestro, esta vez a manos de su abuela y su tío, la dejó en Florida. Ya de adulta, escapó de un matrimonio tormentoso y terminó, junto con sus hijos, mendigando por las calles de Los �ngeles. Durante todas esas adversidades, Aida nunca perdió su sentido del humor. Nacida con un maravilloso ingenio y un espíritu irrefrenable, Aida ha utilizado su talento y trabajado sin descanso para convertir la tragedia y el dolor en una comedia mordaz que abarca todo, desde la misoginia y el racismo hasta las redes sociales y los titulares de prensa. Con el tiempo, lanzó un exitoso especial en HOB Max que la llevó a múltiples acuerdos de desarrollo, un logro que le ganó una audiencia nacional, le abrió puertas y la ayudó expandir la forma en que los latinos están representados en la comedia. En este, su tan esperado primer libro, Aida dibuja sus muchos altibajos. Desde los contratiempos personales hasta los éxitos profesionales, Hija legítima es entrañable, impactante y, en última instancia, vivificante. A hilarious and heartbreaking memoir-in-essays from comic Aida Rodriguez on the power of overcoming hardship and transforming pain into laughter. Aida Rodriguez has, to put it mildly, lived a whirlwind life. Her rags to-riches story is mind-blowing: She was kidnapped as a child by her mother in the Dominican Republic and brought to the US. She was later kidnapped again by her grandmother and uncle, and moved from New York to Florida. As an adult, she ended a difficult marriage and endured homelessness with her children in Los Angeles. But through it all she never lost her sense of humor. Born with a wonderful wit and an irrepressible spirit, Aida used her gifts and worked tirelessly, turning tragedy and pain into biting comedy that takes on everything from misogyny and racism to social media and news headlines. She eventually released a hit HBO Max special which led to multiple development deals--success that won her a nationwide audience, opened doors, and helped her expand the way Latinos are represented in comedy. In this, her highly anticipated first book, Aida charts her many ups and downs. From personal setbacks to career highs and everything in between, Legitimate Kid is endearing, shocking, and ultimately life-affirming.

Drawing together new research from emerging and senior scholars, this open-access volume presents an up-to-date discussion of these notions in the ancient world, both at the individual and community level. This open access edited volume offers insights into how ancient texts, ranging from the historical and biographical to the oratorical and epistolary, demonstrate the negotiation and renegotiation of otherness, identity and culture. Roman identity emerged as the result of multiple interactions with real and imagined Others. This volume analyses specific case studies and networks of inclusion and transformation that informed concepts of unity, otherness and cultural identity. In part one, contributors discuss Roman perceptions of communal identity, considering ethnic, geographical, religious, occupational and social factors that informed various ideas of belonging and exclusion. Part two goes further by examining ancient texts from the perspectives of non-Romans, in addition to famous Roman figures who deviated from traditional models of identity. The ebook editions of this book are available under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

The manufacturing industry is facing significant challenges as it grapples with the need to adapt to changing customer expectations and embrace emerging technologies. Manufacturers globally were making some progress in digital transformation before the pandemic hit, but the disruptions caused by the global crisis have highlighted the urgent need for innovation and resilience. There is a growing gap between traditional manufacturing practices and the demands of the digital age, necessitating a shift towards technology-driven approaches. Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation in the Manufacturing Industry offers a comprehensive solution to the challenges faced by manufacturers. Edited by esteemed academic scholars, this book brings together a collection of high-quality chapters that delve into the manufacturing process from a technology-driven perspective. By exploring the use of Internet-connected machinery, artificial intelligence, sensors, and other emerging technologies, the book presents practical approaches that can lead to increased efficiency, productivity, and overall better performance. The book addresses key topics such as machine learning, blockchain technologies, big data, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), among others. It also delves into transformative concepts like digital twins, extended reality, and the impact of 5G and edge computing. With its wide-ranging coverage and authoritative contributors, this book serves as a vital resource for graduate and undergraduate students, researchers, and IT employees working in manufacturing plants. By providing insights and practical guidance, it equips readers with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of digital transformation in manufacturing and seize the opportunities presented by emerging technologies. Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation in the Manufacturing Industry offers a timely and relevant solution to the pressing challenges faced by the manufacturing industry. By bridging the gap between traditional manufacturing and intelligent manufacturing, the book helps manufacturers adapt and thrive in the digital age. With its academic rigor and practical applicability, this book is poised to make a significant impact on the manufacturing IT community and academic scholars worldwide. Whether you are a student, researcher, or IT professional, this book provides the necessary insights and tools to navigate the digital transformation journey and embrace emerging technologies for a more efficient and resilient manufacturing future.

Migrant workers around the world are subject to exploitative labor practices that give employers extraordinary bargaining power. This book brings together researchers, practitioners, and advocates who explore the many ways that contracted migrant workers are rendered vulnerable in the workplace. In this book, the term '21st-century coolie' is deployed as a heuristic device that foregrounds the deeply unequal structures shaping the transnational flows of short-term, migrant workers. The term 'coolie' harkens back to the labor arrangements of earlier centuries that involved conscripted labor, indentured servitude, and contract labor across national borders. Like those of past centuries, today's 'coolies' are subject to legal constraints inside and outside the employment relationship that force them into subjugated positions within the workplace. The chapters of this anthology situate contemporary global migration regimes in histories of colonization, uncover their racialized as well as gendered nature, and examine the role of nation-states in perpetuating conditions of extreme exploitation. The permeability, mutability, and durability of racial capitalism is revealed through an interdisciplinary and practice-oriented lens. Law and social science students in graduate courses on migration, labor, employment, employment discrimination, and race and the law will gain a deeper understanding of the issues facing migrant workers today, as will students in humanities, performance studies, narrative studies, and communication studies.

A level of decision making is concerned with deciding the organization's objectives, resources, and policies. A significant problem at this decision-making level is predicting the organization's future and its environment as well as matching the organization's characteristics to that environment. This process generally involves technology and knowledge from the market and clients. In the current era, the implementation of marketing information systems supported with AI techniques is crucial to being a unique opportunity to leverage marketing strategies with cutting-edge technologies. Global Perspectives on the Strategic Role of Marketing Information Systems communicates the recent advances in marketing information systems. Covering topics such as digital entrepreneurship, international business, and micro and small enterprises, this premier reference source is a cutting-edge resource for marketers, entrepreneurs, business leaders and managers, IT managers, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.