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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
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 RodrÃguez sobre el poder de superar las
dificultades y transformar el dolor en risa. Aida RodrÃguez 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 tÃo, la dejó en Florida. Ya de
adulta, escapó de un matrimonio tormentoso y terminó, junto con
sus hijos, mendigando por las calles de Los Ãngeles. Durante todas
esas adversidades, Aida nunca perdió su sentido del humor. Nacida
con un maravilloso ingenio y un espÃritu 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 legÃtima 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.
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Saving Neverland
Abi Elphinstone; Illustrated by Geraldine Rodriguez
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Number 14 Darlington Road, looks like a perfectly ordinary
townhouse - at first glance, anyway, but magic is good at hiding .
. . when it's waiting for the right person to discover it . . .
Martha Pennydrop is ten, and desperate to grow up. But growing up
is a tricky business. It means turning your back on imagination,
fun and magic, because those were the things that led to the
Terrible Day when something awful nearly happened to Martha's
younger brother, Scruff, which would have been All Her Fault. But
when Martha and Scruff discover a drawer full of mysterious gold
dust in the bedroom of their new house - along with a window that's
seemingly impossible to close - it's the start of an incredible
adventure to a magical world: Neverland! The Pennydrop's new house
used to belong to another family - the Darlings - who once visited
this world themselves. Now Peter Pan is back, and in need of their
help. Neverland is in the icy grip of a terrible curse - cast long
ago by Captain Hook. And only Martha and Scruff can save it . . . A
reluctant Martha and excited Scruff are swept off to Neverland and
into the company of the Lost Kids. But when Scruff is kidnapped,
Martha must rediscover all the imagination, magic and belief she
has buried deep inside herself for so long, to save him - and
Neverland itself. Praise for Saving Neverland 'A wonderful
whirlwind of magic and adventure, and every bit as enchanting as
the original Peter Pan. I absolutely loved it!' Catherine Doyle
'Abi Elphinstone's imagination is as colourful and enticing as a
sweetshop. In reimagining Peter Pan, she blows fairy dust over the
classic tale and makes it fly . . . the perfect bedtime story for
children of all ages.' M.G. Leonard 'Saving Neverland soars with
Joy' Piers Torday 'An awfully big new adventure in Neverland that's
icy, dicey, delightful and dazzling in equal measure!' Peter Bunzl
'Full of wit, wonder and high-stakes action, with the most
brilliant cast of characters . . . a true classic and Abi
Elphinstone's best book yet!' Emma Carroll 'Daring, joyful, funny'
Maz Evans
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.
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.
From #1 international bestselling author Isabel Allende and award winning illustrator Sandy Rodriguez comes the first in a series of picture books about a dog called Perla and the family who love her!
Meet Perla. She's a small dog with a BIG personality and a very impressive roar. When she's adopted by the Ricos, a Mexican-American family in search of a guard dog, Perla quickly makes friends with seven-year old Nico Rico - who needs someone to help him deal with the school bullies.
Soon, Perla has changed the lives of everyone in the Rico family . and found a place in their hearts forever.
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.
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.
In this book, the study of strategic risk is not only for its
control and mitigation using analytics and digital transformation
in organizations, but also it is about the strategic risks that
digital transformation can bring to organizations. Strategic risk
control is one of the goals in creating intelligent organizations
and at the same time it is part of the appetite for creating
smarter organizations to support organizations' development.
Knowledge that is created by data analytics and the capacity to
operationalize that knowledge through digital transformation can
produce potential sustainable competitive advantages.The core of
the volume is connecting data analytics and artificial
intelligence, risk management and digitalization to create
strategic intelligence as the capacity of adaptation that
organizations need to compete and to succeed. Strategic
intelligence is a symbiotic work of artificial intelligence,
business intelligence and competitive intelligence. Strategic risk
is represented by the probability of having variations in the
performance results of the organizations that can limit their
capacity to maintain sustainable competitive advantages. There is
an emphasis in the book about the conversion of models that support
data analytics into actions to mitigate strategic risk based on
digital transformation.This book reviews the steps that
organizations have taken in using technology that connects the data
analytics modeling process and digital operations, such as the
shift from the use of statistical learning and machine learning for
data analytics to the improvement and use of new technologies. The
digitalization process is a potential opportunity for organizations
however the results are not necessarily good for everyone. Hence,
organizations implement strategic risk control in cloud computing,
blockchain, artificial intelligence and create digital networks
that are connected internally and externally to deal with internal
and external customers, with suppliers and buyers, and with
competitors and substitutes. The new risks appear once new
knowledge emerges and is in use, but at the same time the new
knowledge supports the initiatives to deal with risks arising from
novel ways of competing and collaborating.
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