pemLanguage Diversity in the Sinophone Worldem offers interdisciplinary insights into social, cultural, and linguistic aspects of multilingualism in the Sinophone world, highlighting language diversity and opening up the burgeoning field of Sinophone studies to new perspectives from sociolinguistics.p pThe book begins by charting historical trajectories in Sinophone multilingualism, beginning with

The indigenous and Creole inhabitants Mosquitians of African descent of the Mosquito Reserve in present-day Nicaragua underwent a key transformation when two Moravian missionaries arrived in 1849. Within a few short generations, the new faith became so firmly established there that eastern Nicaragua to this day remains one of the world\'s strongest Moravian enclaves.br iThe Awakening Coasti offers

brbCenturies before the events of iStar Wars The Phantom Menacei, in the era of the glorious High Republic, the Jedi are the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy!bbrbbrbbrThe Jedi think the dreaded Nihil marauders have been all but defeated. Their leader is on the run and their numbers have dwindled. Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh hopes this means she will finally have time to really train her

This story begins when two dove parents return to their nest to raise two more babies in a spruce tree. The little ones grow and learn from their parents. But a new wildfire threatens the area and pollutes the air. Can the young birds get strong enough to fly before a wildfire destroys their home Theirs is a race to fly off in time!

pstrongFrom one of the world\'s most celebrated and admired public figures, Eleanor Roosevelt, a collection of her most treasured sayings--the perfect gift for Mother\'s Day, graduation, and a new generation of feminists.strongppstrongWith a foreword by Speaker Nancy PelosistrongppemNo one can make you feel inferior without your consentem. We\'ve all heard this powerful Eleanor Roosevelt adage--it

p Gold Recipient, emMom\'s Choice Awards Honoring Excellenceempp Silver Medal in Children\'s Adventure, em2020 International Readers\' Favorite Awardsempp Award-winning Finalist, emNext Generation Book Awardsempp 1st Place in both Children\'s Adventure AND Grades 4th-6th, em2020 TopShelf AwardsemppbrppstrongExploring a mysterious cave in the mountains behind their house, John and his sister Sarah are

pHardly a week goes by without Dickie Bird visiting a county or Test match arena where he can keep up to date with all that is happening in the cricket world, while at the same time taking the opportunity to reflect, in the company of old friends and acquaintances, on his own colourful contribution to the sport that lasted for over half a century. pDickie remains the most famous umpire of them all

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pCampaign politics has become increasingly professionalized in recent years. The growing prevalence and influence of paid consultants in the United States and other democracies is one of the most important factors changing the nature of electoral politics. Campaign Warriors thoroughly examines this critical--and controversial--development and its impact on the political system in the U.S. and other

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pstrongIf you\'re looking for independence, you\'ve found itstrong. How to Think Independently will be the only book you\'ll ever need to achieve your own independence. Regardless of your age, gender, location, or ever your past experience. If you want to think independently then you\'ve found the right book for you.ppstrongAfter reading, here\'s what you can look forward to strongppstrongYou\'ll have

pThis book presents the statistical aspects of designing, analyzing and interpreting the results of genome-wide association scans GWAS studies for genetic causes of disease using unrelated subjects. Particular detail is given to the practical aspects of employing the bioinformatics and data handling methods necessary to prepare data for statistical analysis. The goal in writing this book is to give

In January 1969, the blowout on an offshore oil platform off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, and the resulting oil spill proved to be a transformative event in pollution control and the nascent environmental activism movement. It accelerated the advancement of federal government policies and would change the way the federal government managed environmental pollution. Over the next three years,

pThe history of the Soviet Union has been charted in several studies over the decades. These depictions while combining accuracy, elegance, readability and imaginativeness, have failed to draw attention to the political and academic environment within which these histories were composed. Writing History in the Soviet Union Making the Past Work is aimed at understanding this environment. The book seeks

pEmpathic leadership has become popular across industries including the challenging domain of elite sport. This book draws on the author\'s relevant research and experience and incorporates the words of leaders of teams to help to explain how empathy can help leaders to be successful in their work.p pSeven aspects of empathy are described in detail, each illustrated with fascinating stories from male

pAll your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them. Walt DisneyppNo Recipe For Success would be complete without a list of ingredients, the preparation instructions, and time and temperature for cooking. Some of the main ingredients would include knowledge, passion, planning and perseverance. Other additives could include money and mentoring for consistency, body and texture. If

While from this volume the reader will learn about the agricultural, economic, cultural, and political systems in place in Pomerania in the mid 1800\'s, its greater appeal today might be for the role Adolph von Thadden played in the church of his day and in the spiritual lives of those around him. Adolph Ferdinand von Thadden, a Pomeranian country nobleman He was this in a literal sense. Though by

pWhile Emma, the 10th Muse, struggles to find her place in New York City, Axial attacks, Hellfire makes her move against Mt. Olympus, and Hera falls. Can even the mighty Zeus prevent the pantheon from fallingppbrppGreek mythology has documented the nine Muses, the inspirational daughters of the almighty god Zeus. But history forgot one-the 10th Muse.p

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pWhen the body of a young woman is found by the side of a quiet country road, police first suspect a hit and run.ppbrppstrongThen a darker side to the victim is uncovered - a dangerous addiction that led to her violent death.strongppbrppWith little sympathy from a local population, Detective Mark Turpin faces a daunting task to track down her killer.ppbrppWhen a second victim dies after a ferocious