Since 1991, the eyes of the world have been on the economic growth and development of the states that formerly made up the Soviet Union. Looking at Belarus\'s industrial structure, economic growth, and economic prospects, this edited collection analyses why Belarus is considered ahead of many of its neighbour states in terms of human development. Looking across both medium- and long-term economic

Who\'s up for an apocalypse? The powerful cult known as the Black Temple wants to unleash ancient dark gods on mankind, dooming us all. The only thing that stands in their way are the Gravediggers Union: Cole, Haley, and Ortiz. At the centre of the Black Temple\'s plan is Cole\'s estranged daughter Morgan, destined to free the dark gods. Now the Gravediggers are in a race against time to rescue a mysterious

In this \"unequivocally hilarious and delightful\" (Kirkus Reviews) young adult romp for fans of Recommended for You and A Cuban Girl\'s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, a teen girl has the worst Valentine\'s Day ever--only to relive it over and over again. After living through a dumpster fire of a Valentine\'s Day, Emilie Hornby escapes to her grandmother\'s house for some comfort and a consolation pint

A vividly told tale of a forgotten American hero--an impassioned newsman who fought for the right to speak out against slavery. The history of the fight for free press has never been more vital in our own time, when journalists are targeted as \"enemies of the people.\" In this brilliant and rigorously researched history, award-winning journalist and author Ken Ellingwood animates the life and times

For autistic people who find themselves facing a criminal charge, understanding how the features of autism may have contributed to their behaviour can be vital context for their defence. In this insightful book, Nick Dubin explores how and why autistic people get caught up in the criminal justice system. He delves into what steps can be taken to prevent autistic people committing crimes and what should

A captivating and comprehensive guide to Japan\'s elite class of warriors. The Samurai played a leading role in Japanese society for centuries, and this is the first encyclopedia to showcase the fascinating history and culture of these enigmatic warriors. This book contains 171 highly detailed alphabetical entries and essays on a broad variety of intriguing topics, including the following: Samurai

The Waffen-SS was one of the most formidable German military formations of the Second World War - feared for its tenacity and ruthlessness in battle, notorious for the atrocities it committed. As a distinct fighting force derived from the Nazi Party\'s SS organization, it stood apart from the other units of the German army. Its origins, structure and operational role during the war are often misunderstood

Provides 150 realistic exam questions. Answers and explanations included. Explanation of the variety of question styles. Unique Peer-Compare online access code

Presents author\'s journey, from boot camp on Parris Island, South Carolina, all the way to the raging battles in the Pacific, where some of the war\'s fiercest fighting took place. This title provides details of the horrors and sacrifice of war, painting a portrait of how real warriors are made, fight, and often die in the defence of their

Learn all about the strange goings on in Cotton Tree Village with these four traditional tales from the Caribbean, beautifully told here by award-winning authors, John Agard and Grace Nichols. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to

Communing With The Spirits is the only book available that deals with the magical practice of Necromancy in a non-initiatory manner. The book has had excellent reviews in the serious occult online press, and is considered by many serious Occultists to be a standard in the field. This second edition contains some interesting new material, but retains all of the old material that has been found to be

In Building Spelling Skills, Daily Practice, Grade 4, students will learn 18 spelling words per week (540 total). Two sentences for dictation are provided for each list. In this new edition, teaching objectives are provided for each of the 30 weeks. Spelling lists include the following: contractions blends vowel sounds prefixes and suffixes compound words words with silent letters homophones

Delicious vegan recipes for your slow cooker, prepared in 15 minutes or less Your slow cooker holds the key to eating healthy, plant-based meals that are flavorful, inexpensive, and convenient. The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook features more than 100 simple slow cooker recipes for mouthwatering vegan dishes the whole family will love. You\'ll learn how to make tasty basics like Marinara Sauce

There\'s room on the broom for everyone with this wonderful play adaptation of the classic picture

Minke is a young Javanese student of great intelligence and ambition. Living equally among the colonists and colonized of 19th-century Java, he battles against the confines of colonial strictures. It is his love for Annelies that enables him to find the strength to embrace his

The leading experts in the field, Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson have set the standard for determining personality type using the enneagram. Their studies of this ancient symbol and their progress in determining type with increasing accuracy are known, taught, and emulated worldwide. Discovering Your Personality Type is the essential introduction to this system, a psychological framework that can

Who says princesses can\'t wear black? This instant collection of the first three adventures in the New York Times best-selling series makes a perfect gift. Fans of princesses and superheroes, rejoice Here comes a handy boxed set offering an irresistible introduction to Princess Magnolia and her monster-fighting alter-ego, the Princess in Black. Humorous and action-packed, these early chapter books

A guide to creating vegan versions of pantry staples--from dairy and meat substitutes such as vegan yogurt, mayo, bacon, and cheese, to dressings, sauces, cookies, and more. Kitchen crafters know the pleasure of making their own staples and specialty foods, whether it\'s cultured sour cream or a stellar soup stock. It\'s a fresher, healthier, more natural approach to eating and living. Now vegans who

Newly published lectures by Foucault on critique, Enlightenment, and the care of the self. On May 27, 1978, Michel Foucault gave a lecture to the French Society of Philosophy where he redefined his entire philosophical project in light of Immanuel Kant\'s 1784 text \"What Is Enlightenment?\" Foucault strikingly characterizes critique as the political and moral attitude consisting in the \"art of not