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Author | : Duane Murray |
Publisher | : IDW Publishing |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2021-10-27 |
Genre | : Comics & Graphic Novels |
ISBN | : 1649360045 |
This sidekick misses his superhero... After hearing that his grandfather has gone to a “better place,” a boy sets off on a grand adventure to find him, dressed as his favourite comic book character. Dylan just moved to a new house, with no friends, and a mother who doesn’t have time for him. Luckily, he has his grandad. Together, they are Red Rocket and Kid Cosmo, who save the world from evil every day with the power of imagination! But one day, Dylan learns that his grandad is suddenly gone… to a “better place.” Now, Kid Cosmo will have to save the day, all by himself. Debut author Duane Murray joins artist Shawn Daley (Samurai Grandpa) for a touching story about family, grief, change, and growth.
Author | : Pati Navalta Poblete |
Publisher | : Nothing But the Truth Publishing |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2018-05-22 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781946706997 |
Pati Navalta Poblete's world is shattered when her 23-year-old son, Robby, is violently killed. She blames God, gun violence and the town where he was born and died, even herself. Two years later, she shares how Robby's death was transformative for her and many others -- including their family and friends, and even the first journalist on the scene. The Bay Area native takes the reader on a raw, heartbreaking journey from the scene of the crime, to a Buddhist monastery in Northern California, to Asia where she travels for work, to Robby's favorite beach in Hawaii to mark the first anniversary of his death -- everywhere she goes trying to make sense of what has happened. Along the way, she offers glimpses into her and Robby's lives, underscoring what makes his loss so tragic and why every loss such as his matters.
Author | : Mark A. Roeder |
Publisher | : iUniverse |
Total Pages | : 334 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780595171767 |
Author | : Anand Giridharadas |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 2019-10-01 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 110197267X |
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The groundbreaking investigation of how the global elite's efforts to "change the world" preserve the status quo and obscure their role in causing the problems they later seek to solve. An essential read for understanding some of the egregious abuses of power that dominate today’s news. "Impassioned.... Entertaining reading.” —The Washington Post Anand Giridharadas takes us into the inner sanctums of a new gilded age, where the rich and powerful fight for equality and justice any way they can—except ways that threaten the social order and their position atop it. They rebrand themselves as saviors of the poor; they lavishly reward “thought leaders” who redefine “change” in ways that preserve the status quo; and they constantly seek to do more good, but never less harm. Giridharadas asks hard questions: Why, for example, should our gravest problems be solved by the unelected upper crust instead of the public institutions it erodes by lobbying and dodging taxes? His groundbreaking investigation has already forced a great, sorely needed reckoning among the world’s wealthiest and those they hover above, and it points toward an answer: Rather than rely on scraps from the winners, we must take on the grueling democratic work of building more robust, egalitarian institutions and truly changing the world—a call to action for elites and everyday citizens alike.
Author | : Miss Ra Baksh |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 2018-09-21 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781772772289 |
This book is nothing more than a journey for your mentality, physical self, and spirituality. It is about learning you have never imagined. It's about finding innovative solutions to every problem and creating a better place. Its in the title, you are living in a world of disasters but how can you change that, how you make a small impact on yourself, on the people around you and initially contributing to making the world a better place. You have the power within you and this book will guide you as you become the best version of yourself.
Author | : Bjørn Lomborg |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 165 |
Release | : 2006-06-12 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1139457209 |
Edited by Bjørn Lomborg, this abridged version of the highly acclaimed Global Crises, Global Solutions provides a serious yet accessible springboard for debate and discussion on the world's most serious problems, and what we can do to solve them. In a world fraught with problems and challenges, we need to gauge how to achieve the greatest good with our money. This unique book provides a rich set of dialogs examining ten of the most serious challenges facing the world today: climate change, the spread of communicable diseases, conflicts and arms proliferation, access to education, financial instability, governance and corruption, malnutrition and hunger, migration, sanitation and access to clean water, and subsidies and trade barriers. Each problem is introduced by a world-renowned expert who defines the scale of the issue and examines a range of policy options.
Author | : Robert Murphy |
Publisher | : Casemate |
Total Pages | : 267 |
Release | : 2009-04-07 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1935149881 |
The you-are-there story of one of the most ferocious small-unit combats in US history . . . As part of the massive Allied invasion of Normandy, three airborne divisions were dropped behind enemy lines to sew confusion in the German rear and prevent panzer reinforcements from reaching the beaches. In the dark early hours of D-Day, this confusion was achieved well enough, as nearly every airborne unit missed its drop zone, creating a kaleidoscope of small-unit combat. Fortunately for the Allies, the 505th Regimental Combat Team of the 82nd Airborne Division hit on or near its drop zone. Its task was to seize the vital crossroads of Ste Mère Eglise, and to hold the bridge over the Merderet River at nearby La Fière. Benefiting from dynamic battlefield leadership, the paratroopers reached the bridge, only to be met by wave after wave of German tanks and infantry desperate to force the crossing. Reinforced by glider troops, who suffered terribly in their landings from the now-alert Germans, the 505th not only held the vital bridge for three days but launched a counterattack in the teeth of enemy fire to secure their objective once and for all, albeit at gruesome cost. In No Better Place to Die, Robert M. Murphy provides an objective narrative of countless acts of heroism, almost breathtaking in its you are there detail. No World War II veteran is better known in 82nd Airborne circles than Robert M. (Bob) Murphy. A Pathfinder and member of A Company, 505th PIR, Bob was wounded three times in action, and made all four combat jumps with his regiment, fighting in Sicily, Italy, Normandy, and Holland. He was decorated for valor for his role at La Fière, and is a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. After the war, he was instrumental in establishing the 505th RCT Association. A selection of the Military Book Club
Author | : K. J. Stevens |
Publisher | : iUniverse |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2002-05-22 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0595224245 |
A Better Place is a collection of short fiction embracing what it means to be alive. The characters, though fictional, are brought to life within this... an insightful work of distilled realism which captures artistic dignity.
Author | : Karen Ng |
Publisher | : Kids Can Press |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 2021-10-05 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781525308390 |
This hands-on book gives children the what, the how and the why to understanding the biggest challenges in the world --- one child, and one action, at a time!This interactive activity book shows children that they can help to make the world a better place. Divided into three sections --- people, community and planet --- each chapter is devoted to one of 12 specific challenges the world faces, from extreme poverty and universal education, to jobs and diversity, to clean energy and environmental conservation. Based on the "learn, think, act" teaching framework, it provides background information, fun activities and ideas for how to help solve each challenge. The goal is to pique children's curiosity about the world's challenges, engage their sense of responsibility, and empower them to do something --- a perfect recipe for creating engaged global citizens!With over 100 puzzles, games, craft activities, experiments and tips, authors and activists Karen Ng and Kirsten Liepmann seek to invite and encourage children to make a difference in their communities and the world. Throughout the book, children are introduced to keywords, concepts and basic information, broken down into manageable pieces and explored from a child's point of view. Covering science and social studies, this book provides a perfect jumping-off point for conversations about the environment, citizenship, local and global communities, economics, social justice and community involvement. Packed with curriculum-compliant activities, it could easily be tied directly to a classroom unit, with the class doing the activities together or as assignments on their own.
Author | : Jamie Ferguson |
Publisher | : Blackbird Publishing |
Total Pages | : 19 |
Release | : |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
Once every dell, mountain, and river had its own god or goddess, but now Dideacea, goddess of the spring Licurgha, is the last of her kind. After years of being alone, forgotten by the people who worshipped her, she decides to leave her beloved spring and go to the nearby village. What she finds on her journey is far, far different from what she expected.