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August 2018Wenn Worte meine Waffe wären
by Kristina Aamand, Sune Ehlers, Frauke Schneider, Ulrike Brauns
In "Wenn Worte meine Waffe wären" entführt uns Kristina Aamand in die Welt der jungen Sheherazade, einer Muslima, die nach ihrer Flucht nach Dänemark versucht, ihren Platz in einer Gesellschaft zu finden, die ihr fremd ist und sie gleichzeitig herausfordert. Inmitten familiärer Erwartungen, der Last des Kriegstraumas ihres Vaters und der Suche nach ihrer eigenen Identität entdeckt Sheherazade die Macht der Worte und der Poesie als Mittel zum Ausdruck ihrer Gedanken und Gefühle. Dieser hochaktuelle Coming-of-Age-Roman verwebt auf brillante Weise die Themen Migration, Identität, Liebe und den Kampf gegen Vorurteile, angereichert mit collagehaften Bildern, die Sheherazades innere Welt visuell untermalen. Kristina Aamands "Wenn Worte meine Waffe wären" ist nicht nur ein Roman, sondern ein Fenster zu den Herausforderungen und Träumen junger Menschen heute, die zwischen verschiedenen Welten leben. Tiefgründige Coming-of-Age-Geschichte: Ein bewegender Roman, der die inneren Konflikte und die Selbstfindung einer jungen Muslima in der westlichen Welt thematisiert. Aktuelle Themen: Behandelt wichtige und zeitgemäße Fragen wie Migration, Integration, Rassismus, und die Suche nach Identität in einer globalisierten Welt. Einzigartige Erzählweise: Die Kombination aus narrativem Text und visuellen Collagen bietet ein immersives Leseerlebnis, das die Gefühle und Gedanken der Protagonistin greifbar macht. Inspiration und Hoffnung: Zeigt auf, wie junge Menschen mit Mut, Kreativität und der Kraft der Worte die Welt verändern können. Förderung von Empathie und Verständnis: Ein wichtiges Buch für junge Leser, das zum Nachdenken anregt und Brücken zwischen verschiedenen Kulturen baut. Wichtige Botschaften: Vermittelt Werte wie Toleranz, Selbstbewusstsein, Mut und die Bedeutung von Freundschaft und erster Liebe. Für junge Erwachsene und darüber hinaus: Ansprechend für ein breites Publikum von Young-Adult-Lesern bis hin zu Erwachsenen, die tiefer in die Themen des modernen Lebens eintauchen möchten. Von einer Expertin geschrieben: Als Sozialberaterin für ethnische Minderheiten bringt Kristina Aamand authentische Einblicke und eine tiefe Verständnis für die behandelten Themen.
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March 2022Love in the Big City
Roman
by Sang Young Park, Jan Henrik Dirks
Young flippert zwischen Bude, Hörsaal und den Betten seiner letzten Tinder-Matches hin und her. Er studiert in Seoul, zusammen mit Jaehee, seiner BFF und Mitbewohnerin, zieht er durch die glitzernden Bars und queeren Clubs der Stadt. Mit noch einem Glas Soju in der Hand und eisgekühlten Marlboro Reds zwischen den Lippen beschwören sie die Euphorie, jede Nacht. Gegen die Ängste, gegen die Liebe, gegen die Ansprüche der Familie und die Not mit dem Geld. Doch als auch Jaehee endlich ankommen will, bleibt Young allein zurück im Partymodus. Mit seiner altgewordenen Mutter, mit dutzenden Liebhabern, von denen kaum einer seinen Namen kennt, mit der Leidenschaft fürs Schreiben und einer Frage: Ist in diesem Land für einen wie mich überhaupt eine Zukunft vorgesehen? Kann ich sie erreichen? Love in the Big City ist eine Heldengeschichte von gewaltiger Zärtlichkeit und Lässigkeit. Sang Young Park erzählt von Chaos, Freude, Leichtigkeit des Jungseins, und seinen schmerzhaften Grenzen, in einer Gesellschaft, deren Vergangenheit trotz allem Blitzen, Blinken, Träumen seltsam mächtig bleibt … Das Kultbuch aus Südkorea, Porträt einer Generation, Psychogramm eines faszinierenden Landes.
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The pearl robbery of Kallanduwa
by Fonseka ,Kulasena
The Pearl Robbery of Kallanduwa by Kulasena Fonseka is an exhilarating young adult adventure that takes readers on a thrilling journey alongside three courageous friends. Set in the captivating island of Kallanduwa, the story follows these intrepid companions as they stumble upon a nefarious plan to steal priceless pearls. With time running out, they must outsmart cunning thieves, navigate treacherous obstacles, and rely on their wit and bravery to thwart the impending heist. Packed with suspense, friendship, and the spirit of discovery, this captivating tale will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they join the young heroes in their quest to protect the treasures of Kallanduwa.
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Adventure of three friends
by Fonseka ,Kulasena
Adventure of Three Friends by Kulasena Fonseka is an exhilarating young adult story set in the enchanting landscapes of the Kandy area in Sri Lanka. Follow the thrilling escapades of three inseparable friends as they embark on a daring adventure to capture a notorious gang of thieves. With their resourcefulness, bravery, and unwavering friendship, the trio dives headfirst into a world of mystery, danger, and hidden treasures. Join them as they unravel clues, navigate through lush jungles, and outsmart their cunning adversaries in a race against time. Packed with action, suspense, and a touch of local flavour, Adventure of Three Friends is a gripping tale that will captivate readers of all ages.
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FictionNovember 2022WAY WAY OUT THERE
by Cat S.
Are you going somewhere, Big Bear? Way Way Out There is where big things reside. They're so big - they cast shadows impossible to ignore. It's a long way away, but sometime big things come to shore on White Cliff to watch fascinating little things. Jules is an aspiring Big Bear born in White Cliff. He's been dreaming big from an early age, but has yet to figure it out. How does one grow Big? Where does one find directions? Who do you listen to? Can one so small really get There? To take one giant's advice--you'd have to see it for yourself. Way Way Out There.A wonderful fable told from the point of view of a small mind mapping out a path that would lead to something beautiful, good and true.
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Humanities & Social SciencesFebruary 2024‘Survival Capitalism’ and the Big Bang
Culture, contingency and capital in the making of the 1980s financial revolution
by Emma Barrett
This book about the Thatcher government and the City of London tells the compelling human story of the people and processes that made Britain's 1980s financial revolution. Fusing insider testimony with new archival discoveries, it examines high stakes and networked solutions, and uncovers new objectives that drove reforms. In so doing it demystifies a major shift in capitalism. This has implications for our understandings of government and capitalism, from the way we think about the origins of subsequent financial crises to today's growing inequalities. Survival Capitalism offers new insights into the last major restructuring of the City, disrupts myths surrounding the logics of the market, and pays attention to people and processes at a time when the City of London again faces major change as Britain seeks to find its place outside the European Union in the wake of Brexit.
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March 2024Witches of New London 2. Moonblessed
by Isabel Clivia, Moon Notes
Mit schönem Farbschnitt in der Erstauflage – Lieferung je nach Verfügbarkeit In einem Netz aus Lügen … Obwohl Reva einer Verschwörung innerhalb der Elite von New London auf die Spur gekommen ist, konnte sie den wahren Verantwortlichen für die Mordserie in der Menschenwelt nicht finden. Weil die Unruhen in der Hexengesellschaft immer größer werden, kehrt sie auf der Suche nach Antworten in ihre magische Heimat zurück. Inmitten rauschender Feste muss sie erkennen, wer Freund und wer Feind ist. Dabei sind ihre heimlichen Gefühle für Gabriel alles andere als hilfreich. Insbesondere, da er fest davon überzeugt ist, seine Pflichten als Frühlingserbe erfüllen zu müssen. Doch nicht nur ihre verbotene Sehnsucht erschwert die Ermittlungen, sondern auch die wachsende Dunkelheit in ihr selbst. Ein Wettlauf mit der Zeit beginnt, bei dem sie alles verlieren könnte … Moonblessed: Eine New-Adult-Romantasy mit einer Prise Crime Einzigartig: Eine fesselnde Kombination aus Urban Romantasy und Crime, die Leser*innen ab 16 Jahren in ihren Bann zieht. Spannend und magisch: Band 2 der erfolgreichen „Witches of New London“-Reihe von Isabel Clivia. Gegen alle Widerstände: Die junge Hexe Reva kämpft in dieser einzigartigen Second Chance-Liebesgeschichte gegen alle Regeln und für ihre Liebe zu Gabriel. Voll im Trend: Moonblessed vereint meisterhaft die faszinierenden Themen Hexen, Crime und Liebe in einer packenden Geschichte, die ihre Leser*innen nicht mehr loslassen wird. Genial ausgestattet: Softcover mit Klappen, einem trendig illustrierten Farbschnitt in der Erstauflage und einem abtrennbaren Lesezeichen. Band 2 der „Witches of New London“-Reihe von Isabel Clivia ist eine Urban Romantasy, die die Trendthemen Hexen und Crime vereint. Eine mitreißende Second-Chance-Liebesgeschichte für New-Adult-Leser*innen ab 16 Jahren!
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Children's & YA2020The After-Time Chronicles
One Small Spark
by Andy Woodage
In the footsteps of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series comes Andy Woodage's debut novel and our entrance into his bio-engineered fantasy world. The After-Time Chronicles: One Small Spark is a young-adult fantasy novel of good, evil, genetically engineered creatures, romance, blood, and the search for belonging. Imagine a world without oil, where metals are only available if they can be salvaged or recycled. Imagine if coal was running out. It’s a world where armies no longer build metal monsters, but biological horrors. A world where genetic engineering has become the art of war. This is 12-year-old Jothan’s world. Orphaned by a terrible accident, he dreams of leaving his uneventful life with his grandparents on the family’s griffin farm. However, when a catastrophic attack wipes out every homestead in The Zoological Zone, his world is turned upside down. He finds himself thrust into a story larger than he ever dreamed, embarking on a rough journey with a mysteriously appearing warrior to the fabled ‘Temple of Elohim’. Accompanied by his best friend, the griffin Gozell, Jothan sets off across a land ravaged by poverty and wild creatures. Battling his way across the dangerous landscape, his eyes are opened to an empire in the grip of war and unrest... with the ever increasing weight of his role in events to come. Will they make it to the Temple? Will they be welcomed when they arrive? Can Jothan unravel the secrets that seem to control the lives of everyone he meets, including his mysterious saviour?
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Children's & YAWinged Stories. Big Plans
by Sashko Dermanskyi (Author), Nataliia Oliinyk (Illustrator)
Airplanes, just like children, are sometimes afraid of new things, not always confident in their abilities, but thirsty for adventure and discovery and always ready to make real friends. These stories were created in cooperation with Antonov State Enterprise, which designed the Mriia and Ruslan aircrafts known all over the world."I have big plans for you," said the Engineer to the airplane, which was a little different from the others and a little worried about it. The story is about the incredible adventures of the AN-2 airplane, which, thanks to its special wing design, could take off and land even where there were no prepared airfields. To extinguish forest fires? Land on the water? Take photos and videos? What else did the restless Engineer come up with for the very brave airplane?For five years now, the Antei giant has been flying only in a dream. One day he woke up to the fact that mechanics were scurrying around him like restless ants and conducting an inspection. What does this mean? Is he going to return to the sky soon? The Chief Engineer has an important task for the experienced Antei - to transport an extremely important cargo to Africa. From 3 to 6 years, 10 000 words Rightsholders: n.miroshnyk@vivat.factor.ua
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Health & Personal DevelopmentMindfulness for Adults with Autism
A Handbook for Therapists and Adults with ASD
by Annelies Spek
This book discusses a new type of therapy that can help people with autism to be less overburdened, let go of recurrent thoughts, and get better at recognizing physical signs of stress. Mindfulness includes meditation techniques that are derived from Buddhism and that do not require much communication or insight in thoughts and feelings. This is especially beneficial for people with autism, for whom communication and social interaction can be a challenge. After a clear introduction to what mindfulness is, each chapter of this book offers a meditation exercise. For each meditation exercise useful tips and tricks are given, as well as potential pitfalls that relate directly to autism. Mindfulness for adults with autism is the first treatment for adults with autism that has proven to be effective. Because of its readability and the beautiful illustrations, this book is highly recommended for both therapists and people with autism.
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Humanities & Social SciencesApril 2023New Zealand's empire
by Katie Pickles, Catharine Coleborne
This edited collection investigates New Zealand's history as an imperial power, and its evolving place within the British Empire. It revises and expands the history of empire within, to and from New Zealand by looking at the country's spheres of internal imperialism, its relationship with Australia, its Pacific empire and its outreach to Antarctica. The book critically revises our understanding of the range of ways that New Zealand has played a role as an imperial power, including the cultural histories of New Zealand inside the British Empire, engagements with imperial practices and notions of imperialism, the special significance of New Zealand in the Pacific region, and the circulation of ideas of empire both through and inside New Zealand over time. The essays in this volume span social, cultural, political and economic history, and in testing the concept of New Zealand's empire, the contributors take new directions in both historiographical and empirical research.
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October 2023Witches of New London 1. Sunblessed
by Isabel Clivia, Moon Notes
Mit schönem Farbschnitt in der Erstauflage – Lieferung je nach Verfügbarkeit Detective Witch: Romantasy-Crime in London. „Jack the Ripper ist zurück“ – so lautet die Schlagzeile, wegen der ganz London den Atem anhält. Vor allem die junge Hexe Reva, denn sie kennt die Wahrheit: Der Mörder stammt aus ihren Reihen. Als Detektivin im Dienste der Hexen-Geheimgesellschaft ist es ihre Pflicht, der Sache auf den Grund zu gehen. Eine Spur führt sie nach New London, ihre einstige Heimatstadt, die hinter einem magischen Schleier verborgen liegt. Dort benötigt sie ausgerechnet die Hilfe des charismatischen Hexers Gabriel. Auf das verbotene Herzklopfen, das er in ihr auslöst, würde sie lieber verzichten. Aber um die finsteren Verbrechen aufzuklären, muss sie notgedrungen mit ihm zusammenarbeiten. Schon bald steht weit mehr auf dem Spiel als nur ihr Herz … Witches of New London 1. Sunblessed: Magische Romeo-und-Julia-Story zwischen Sherlock und Jack the Ripper. Witchcraft und WitchTok: der Social-Media-Trend jetzt mit coolen Crime-Elementen. Komm mit nach New London, wenn du magische Powerfrauen und Portale in andere Welten liebst. Zwei Liebende, die nicht zusammen sein können, aber zusammen arbeiten müssen. Deine Lieblings-Tropes „Forbidden Love“ und „Second Chance“: Verbotene Gefühle sind oft die stärksten. Band 1 der New Adult Fantasy Reihe ab 16 Jahren, Band 2 erscheint im Frühjahr 2024
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Children's & YAJanuary 2011The Boy Who Saw the Color of Air
by Abdo Wazen
In his first YA novel, cultural journalist and author Abdo Wazen writes about a blind teenager in Lebanon who finds strength and friendship among an unlikely group. Growing up in a small Lebanese village, Bassim’s blindness limits his engagement with the materials taught in his schools. Despite his family’s love and support, his opportunities seem limited. So at thirteen years old, Bassim leaves his village to join the Institute for the Blind in a Beirut suburb. There, he comes alive. He learns Braille and discovers talents he didn’t know he had. Bassim is empowered by his newfound abilities to read and write. Thanks to his newly developed self-confidence, Bassim decides to take a risk and submit a short story to a competition sponsored by the Ministry of Education. After winning the competition, he is hired to work at the Institute for the Blind. At the Institute, Bassim, a Sunni Muslim, forms a strong friendship with George, a Christian. Cooperation and collective support are central to the success of each student at the Institute, a principle that overcomes religious differences. In the book, the Institute comes to symbolize the positive changes that tolerance can bring to the country and society at large. The Boy Who Saw the Color of Air is also a book about Lebanon and its treatment of people with disabilities. It offers insight into the vital role of strong family support in individual success, the internal functioning of institutions like the Institute, as well as the unique religious and cultural environment of Beirut. Wazen’s lucid language and the linear structure he employs result in a coherent and easy-to-read narrative. The Boy Who Saw the Color of Air is an important contribution to a literature in which people with disabilities are underrepresented. In addition to offering a story of empowerment and friendship, this book also aims to educate readers about people with disabilities and shed light on the indispensable roles played by institutions like the Institute.
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Business, Economics & LawMay 2019New Journey of Great Powers
From Economic Gaint to Economic Power
by Zhang Zhanbin
This book provides a general explanation of new theoretical trees, new development goals, new contradictions, and new historical missions. As a world power, how China, guided by the spirit of the Party ’s 19th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, “decided to build a well-off society in an all-round way and start to build a comprehensive socialism. The new journey of a modern country "vividly demonstrates China's image as a great power.
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May 2021Falling in love with the secret of reading 2
by Big J, Lu Jun
This book adopts the method of combining theory and practice. Through the in-depth interpretation of more than 150 picture books, it integrates the cutting-edge research results of psychology, cognitive science, and brain science. It carefully demonstrates what parents say and how to do when they read. "Can't speak" is promoted to "Parental Science". By reading this book, parents can learn to combine the high-quality explanation methods of picture books, solve more than 160 common children's upbringing problems in the family education scene, and improve children's habit formation, self-confidence, problem-solving ability, learning ability, exploration ability, etc. 20 core competencies. At the same time, it can effectively help parents to improve themselves and guide the positive development of the whole family.
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Technology, Engineering & AgricultureOctober 2016Big Data’s Big Potential in Developing Economies
Impact on Agriculture, Health and Environmental Security
by Nir Kshetri
Big data involves the use of sophisticated analytics to make decisions based on large-scale data inputs. It is set to transform agriculture, environmental protection and healthcare in developing countries. This book critically evaluates the developing big data industry and market in these countries and gives an overview of the determinants, performance and impacts. It provides a detailed analysis of technology creation, technology infrastructures and human skills required to utilize big data while discussing novel applications and business models that make use of it to overcome healthcare barriers. The book also offers an analysis of big data's potential to improve environmental monitoring and protection where it is likely to have far-reaching and profound impacts on the agricultural sector. A key question addressed is how gains in agricultural productivity associated with big data will benefit smallholder farmers relative to global multinationals in that sector. The book also probes big data's roles in the creation of markets that can improve the welfare of smallholder farmers. Special consideration is given to big data-led transformation of the financial industry and discusses how the transformation can increase small-holder farmers' access to finance by changing the way lenders assess creditworthiness of potential borrowers. It also takes a look at data privacy and security issues facing smallholder farmers and reviews differences in such issues in industrialized and developing countries. The key ideas, concepts and theories presented are explored, illustrated and contrasted through in-depth case studies of developing world-based big data companies, and deployment and utilization of big data in agriculture, environmental protection and healthcare. ; Big Data has the power to change all aspects of agriculture, environmental protection and healthcare, especially in developing countries, by allowing new levels of analysis and tailoring of impacts. The capacity to develop infrastructure and the practical implications of data security are examined in depth ; Chapter 1: Big Data in Developing Countries: Current Status, Opportunities and ChallengesChapter 2: Big Data Ecosystem in Developing CountriesChapter 3: Big Data in Environmental Protection and Resources ConservationChapter 4: Big Data in Healthcare Delivery and OutcomesChapter 5: Big Data in AgricultureChapter 6: Big Data’s Roles in Increasing Smallholder Farmers’ Access to FinanceChapter 7: Data Privacy and Security Issues Facing Smallholder Farmers and Poor Communities in Developing CountriesChapter 8: Lessons Learned, Implications and the Way Forward
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Children's & YABig Big Banana Rides a Dog
by Mei Zihan
An argument happens in the kindergarten: Big Banana said that he dares to ride a puppy down the street. Meanwhile, teacher kitty said that he once rode a tiger on the street. However, all this happens in their dreams. As a result, kids begin talking about all of their dreams…These lovely “nonsenses” are not lies, but really fairy tales in the eyes of a person who loves kids a lot. The book is written by famous children’s literature writer-Mei Zihan, and its stories are humorous and slightly naughty, and full of vivid illustrations. The book is painted by youthful painter-Bu Jiamei, and she deftly uses color to distinguish reality from imagination, which makes the book colorful and strongly expressive.
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Health & Personal DevelopmentAutism Spectrum Disorders in Adults
A Practical Guide for Adults with ASD
by Annelies Spek
Lately, autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in adults have received more and more attention. A decade ago, autism was only recognised and diagnosed in children. Oddly enough, the fact that ASD could also occur in adults has been neglected for a long time. By now it has become clear that the symptoms of ASD change over the lifetime. Though people with ASD definitely have many strengths (eye for detail, perseverance, sincerity, a sense of humour, reliability, and consistency), they also have shortcomings. This book brings the reader up to date about ASD. In Part 1, the causes of ASD are described, both in nature and nurture. This part also includes a discussion about information processing in relation to ASD. Part 2 deals with the behavioural aspects as described in the DSM-5. In Part 3, several important themes are discussed, such as the diagnostic process, sexuality, gender differences, and changes that people with ASD experience throughout their lives. ‘I wish I had read this book 15 years ago. I finally understand why people respond to me the way they do.’ Joost, diagnosed with ASD. Target Group: adults with autism, relatives, therapists.
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Children's & YA2022The Big Book of Curiosities
by Julia Kislitsyna (Author), Hanna Nekrasova (Author), Stanislav Dvornitskyi (Author), Julia Budnik (Author), Iryna Rutylo (Illustrator)
This book is a real treasure for young readers, who are constantly asking “why?” and are curious about absolutely everything that surrounds them. This visually astonishing volume takes children on a journey through different facts about our World. - Who can hold its breath for the longest time under water? - Why is plastic dangerous? - Which tree is the biggest on the Earth? - Who are the members of a symphony orchestra? - When will we be able to fly into space? Young readers can find answers to all these questions — and more — in The Big Book of Curiosities. From 5 to 12 years, 9000 words Rightsholders: Olga Popovych, olga@kalamar.ua
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Children's & YABig Potato, the Pilot
by Mei Zihan
“Big Potato” is the nickname of the young boy, Dai Doudou. He loves to play pretend aeroplanes, and one day his friends gather in a large crowd, queueing up to be passengers in his 'plane'. They wait and wait, until they get bored and decide to play pretend trains instead. In the end they still set off together, headed toward Paris! This story of a group of friends playing a game is told from a child's viewpoint, showing their conversations and actions, revealing their thoughts and feelings. Full of childlike innocence and fun, it is sure to please the little ones!
