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Rise celebrates the inspirational stories of 100 remarkable women of colour. From the entrepreneur with a homemade marmalade business who went on to found Women's World Banking, to the educator who...

'Sea level rise is not some distant problem in a distant place. As Elizabeth Rush shows, it's affecting real people right now. Rising is a compelling piece of reporting, by turns...

This book revitalizes the discourse on backsliding democracy and the global rise of autocracy, extending the consequences of their changes to a sustainable future.In three sections, the book...

Invite more happiness, wellbeing and success into your life, one morning at a timeThe way you start your morning matters - it sets the tone for the rest of your day, shaping your mood, focus and...

This book revitalizes the discourse on backsliding democracy and the global rise of autocracy, extending the consequences of their changes to a sustainable future.In three sections, the book...

Your success in life - at work and at home - rises when you harness the energy that powers your brain. A neuropsychologist explains how. Your drive to create change, catalyse impact, and build...

Coptic emerged as the written form of the Egyptian language in the third century, when Greek was still the official language in Egypt. By the time of the Arab conquest of Egypt in 641, Coptic had...

The first book about De La Soul, High and Rising is a stunning cultural biography of the era-defining hip-hop trio that touched millions of lives and changed rap forever.De La Soul burst onto the...

In the century after the Civil War, an economic revolution improved the American standard of living in ways previously unimaginable. Electric lighting, indoor plumbing, motor vehicles, air travel,...

Drawing on powerful stories from intersectional voices, this book delivers practical frameworks for business leaders, executives and changemakers to navigate backlash, dismantle outdated paradigms...

One of Ms. magazine’s “Most Anticipated Feminist Books of 2023” Authentic and inspiring, Everything That Rises personalizes the realities of climate change by paralleling our relationship to...

Age range 12 to 17This inspiring introduction to activism and social justice for young teens shows the important role music plays in changing the world, featuring:Musicians young teens will know and...

In the century after the Civil War, an economic revolution improved the American standard of living in ways previously unimaginable. Electric lighting, indoor plumbing, motor vehicles, air travel,...

This book provides an in-depth look at the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the future of work. The rise of AI and automation is transforming the world of work, and the book explores the...

Over the last decade, "youth" has become increasingly central to policy, development, media and public debates and conflicts across the world – whether as an ideological symbol, social category or...

The inspiring life story of Minnesota’s first woman lieutenant governor: breaking political ground, navigating patriarchal tradition, and persevering through great personal lossMarking a milestone...

Of all the human emotions, anger is probably the most misunderstood. Why is it important to understand anger at all? Rage through the centuries--revolutions, wars, civil rights, independence...

A first-class journey through the history of railways From the first steam trains to the high-speed bullet trains of today, Rise of the Railway tells the hidden stories of railway history - the...

First published in 1974, The Rise of the Schooled Society examines the historical developments which made the argument for ‘de-schooling’—assertion that formal institutional education has outgrown...

Drawing on powerful stories from intersectional voices, this book delivers practical frameworks for business leaders, executives and changemakers to navigate backlash, dismantle outdated paradigms...

Revised and updated version of the bestselling political biography of 2010. This edition contains some completely new content from Mr Howard, including his thoughts on the 2013 election campaigns. ...

The Rise and Fall of Citizenship brings together many of Turner’s publications on the topic of citizenship and includes three new chapters reflecting upon conceptions of citizenship today.The...

'Anyone can better themselves, better their life, better their situation. You've got to think big. People have lost faith in the system, it's time to empower yourself.'At a time of ultimate global...

Sociological literature tends to view the social categories of race, class and gender as distinct and has avoided discussing how multiple intersections inform and contribute to experiences of...

In 2012, Hurricane Sandy floods devastated coastal areas in New York and New Jersey. In 2017, Harvey flooded Houston. Today in Miami, even on sunny days, king tides bring fish swimming through the...

On the fortieth anniversary of the 1978-79 Iranian revolution, a definitive political picture of the Islamic RepublicWhen Iranians overthrew their monarchy, rejecting a pro-Western shah in favor of...

'Thea Guanzon’s talent is limitless, and she is the kind of writer that comes around once in a generation. Mark my words: lives will be changed by The Hurricane Wars trilogy.' Ali Hazelwood, New York...

Revised and updated edition of the classic astrology text on predicting and navigating life crises • Provides charts for the transits of Saturn, Uranus, and Chiron--now updated through 2050--to...

Over the last decade, the United States' position as the world's most powerful state has appeared increasingly unstable. The US invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, non-traditional security threats,...

Trade & Structural Change (1984) examines the world of trade induced adaptations that were brought about by the resumption of tariffs and other import controls following the OPEC price rises. The...

With featuring far-reaching diversities and disparities among the regional states in their political, economic and social systems and cultural and religious orientations, East Asia is a microcosm of...

The Rise of Green Extractivism tackles the understudied interconnections between extractivism and climate-smart policies and their implications for rural livelihoods, both theoretically and...

‘Siya's rise from humble beginnings to lifting that World Cup trophy is the stuff of fairytales.’ MARCUS RASHFORD‘Siya Kolisi is a warrior on the field and an inspiration off it. This book is an...

From climate change to far-right politics, a captivating look at the Netherlands' modern challenges and a homage to the timeless ingenuity of the Dutch.From deeply unpromising marshy beginnings, the...

Age range 6 to 9The first-ever picture book about Ethel Smyth, the world-famous composer and suffragette!In superb text and stunning illustrations,Rise Up With a Songtells this remarkable story of...

Exploring the deep transformation that journalism has undergone in the last decade, this book provides students, professors and working journalists with the background on the demise of traditional...

'A remarkable and important guide to effecting change in our individual lives, businesses, societies - and beyond' JONAH BERGER, bestselling author of ContagiousHow did movements like the Arab Spring...

In the 1990s, moves towards federalism within the European Union, and the political transition since the collapse of Communism had given rise to a number of developments, such as the resurgence of...

How can tech-forward companies, institutions and non-profits stay relevant long term in today’s fast changing global economy? Written for leaders seeking proven strategies, this book by a veteran...

How did the rise of polite society change the language of literature? What was the effect of Romanticism on poetic word order? How does knowing the answers to these questions alter the meaning of a...

The climate over the Indian subcontinent is influenced by complex interactions between the atmosphere, ocean, and land, along with human interventions that are influencing heat extremes, changing...

Winner, 2018 Law & Legal Studies PROSE Award The consequences of big data and algorithm-driven policing and its impact on law enforcement In a high-tech command center in downtown Los Angeles, a...

A Kirkus Reviews Best YA Book of 2022 A USBBY 2023 Outstanding International BookA 2022 Foreword INDIES Bronze Winner (Graphic Novels & Comics Category)Honorable mention, 2023 Children's Africana...

'One of the greatest anti-heroes ever written' LEE CHILDAs Berlin prepares for the 1936 Olympic Games, Bernie is caught between violently opposing factions in a story that comes full circle in 1950s'...

Big Book of WHO is a book your young sports fans will return to again and again! Today's modern sports superstars have proven again and again that you're never too young to make a mark or change the...

The book explores how capitalism has adapted to a state of constant danger and global risks, packaging disasters, mass death, and human sorrows as commodities for exchange, in an ever-changing and...

How technology transformed the nature of sex work The internet has revolutionized sex work perhaps more than any other profession. Today's sex workers go online to attract clients, shape personas,...