"A veteran war correspondent journeys to remote mountain communities across the globe--from Albania and Chechnya to Nepal and Colombia--to investigate why so many conflicts occur at great heights. Mountainous regions are home to only ten percent of the world's population yet host a strikingly disproportionate share of the world's conflicts. Mountains provide a natural refuge for those who want to elude authority, and their remoteness has allowed archaic...

In the labyrinth of self-interest, we find the tension between individual aspirations and collective well-being. This ebook delves into the multifaceted nature of self-interest, examining its impact on individuals, societies, and the world at large. We explore the ethical frameworks that guide our choices, emphasize the importance of individual responsibility, and foster a shift towards a more interconnected and equitable society. This comprehensive...

Because Svetlana had managed one of her dad's businesses, she expects to manage the roommates' Mystic Tan Salon, but Zach challenges her for the job.

Seven-year-old Veronica, who is good at solving problems, starts the Fix-It Friends after she and her brother and their friends help her new classmate get over her fear of spiders. Includes notes for children and their parents.

Baby Bop learns rules make games fun with Barney's help. Every time Baby Bop turns around, someone is telling her "no!"

Una novela sobre la muerte que defiende la alegría de vivir En clase, Yamashita es el gordinflón, Kiyama es tan larguirucho que le llaman «espárrago» y Kawabe, el raro que cada vez que habla de su padre se inventa una profesión distinta. Los tres tienen doce años y una vida normal... hasta que la abuela de Yamashita muere. Entonces experimentan una súbita curiosidad por la muerte: ¿qué pasará después?, ¿qué expresión se le quedará...

Speedy the Snail goes an exciting adventure when he stops to help his good friend Lucy Ladybug. Together they meet Sammy the Spider who, at first, appears a frightening and imposing figure! But taking a chance and showing some kindness, the three soon become good friends.

We can be well connected, with 400 friends on Facebook and still have no one to count on. Ironically, despite social media, social isolation is a growing epidemic in the United States. The National Science Foundation reported in 2014 that the number of Americans with no close friends has tripled since 1985. One out of four Americans has no one with whom they can talk about their personal troubles. An unprecedented number of Americans are living alone,...

We can be well connected, with 400 friends on Facebook and still have no one to count on. Ironically, despite social media, social isolation is a growing epidemic in the United States. The National Science Foundation reported in 2014 that the number of Americans with no close friends has tripled since 1985. One out of four Americans has no one with whom they can talk about their personal troubles. Social isolation can shatter our confidence. In isolating...