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Constant migration is a worldwide phenomenon that creates sharp divisions between those who accept the need for migrants and welcome the contributions they make and those who oppose them on xenophobic grounds. Guy Arnold provides a comprehensive survey of the consequences of migration.
Arnold studies both the massive internal migrations in China and India that drive economic development and the influx of cheap labour into the advanced economies...
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"AI for Smart Kids" takes you on an exciting trip into the world of AI.This book will show you the wonders of AI in a way that is both fun andeasy to understand. The only requirement to read this book is that youare curious to learn about new things, and love the wonders of scienceand technology! In this book, you will discover how AI is changing almost every aspect ofour lives, and how it will become an important part of our future. Youwill learn...
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In an increasingly broken world filled with hate and violence, God's plan from the beginning was to save and restore the world to the glory for which he had created it. This simple plan has not changed with the evolution of sin, time, or man's rejection of his creator. Rather, God's simple twofold plan of redemption included both a commandment to love the creator with all one's heart, mind, soul, and strength, and a commandment to love one's neighbor...
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A Condensed Guide to Improving Personal and Business Health and Reducing Stress
"If you follow this simple process, I promise that you will see positive changes in your relationships and find a higher level of personal satisfaction in your life." ―Sean Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective TeensThe world is changing dramatically and it's easy to be alarmed and lose focus of what matters most. Don't fall into that trap! Build leadership...
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Get the Summary of Simon Winchester & Soun Vannithone's The Map That Changed the World in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Map That Changed the World" chronicles the life and work of William Smith, an English geologist who created the first detailed geological map of England. Born in 1769 in Churchill, Oxfordshire, Smith grew up during a time of significant scientific and industrial change. Despite his modest...
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The inspiring novels that have left a significant mark on the world of literature and popular culture. Before the novel, the world of books was dominated by scientific tomes, religious tracts and histories of the victorious in war. There had been stories and epic poems from ancient times – Homer'sand recounted ancient Greece, and was a chivalric romance in Middle English, but it was not until the seventeenth century, when the European middle classes...
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The novel revolves around a conversation between two characters, where one passionately shares a visionary idea for creating a just and prospering society. The speaker envisions leveraging advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and scientific expertise to simulate and plan a world where every individual's needs and desires are met efficiently and sustainably. The plan involves utilizing supercomputers, AI, and data analysis to calculate the...
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The Queens of STEAM series explores the life and work of women who've made a big impact in a specific area of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). In this edition, newly independent readers meet Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a key virologist involved with the creation of the Covid-19 Moderna vaccine. All hail, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett!
Each title in the Queens of STEAM ends with a glossary and activities for aspiring STEAMERS. Mari Bolte...
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This book is a profound search for a theory of social change. Through clearing away the cobwebs of revolutionary socialism, it renews the fight for the ending of capitalism and the construction of a new, fairer world.
After a century of failed attempts by radical projects, the concept of revolution itself is in crisis. By asking the deepest questions about the nature of humanity, work, capitalism, organisation and resistance, John Holloway looks...
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Mention history and some might struggle to stifle a yawn. But when presented as a narrative it can often be compelling reading. Stephen J. Nichols takes a key period in time, the Reformation, and presents its major players in a fresh way. From Martin Luther, a simple monk who wielded the mallet, to kings and queens, this book goes behind the scenes to uncover the human side of these larger-than-life Reformers. Along the way readers meet Luther, Ulrich...
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Remember when you thought owning your own business was going to be fun and help you change the world? Then, somewhere along the line, your business became just hard work and wasn't fun at all. You're not alone, and it doesn't have to be that way. Alison Donaghey offers a way to reclaim your business by using a new way of thinking to improve your customer experience, staff contribution, and community involvement. You can make the positive impact on...
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Crochet patterns depicting world-changing women from Marie Curie to Malala, using the Japanese art of amigurumi.
Whether it's Greta, RBG, or Billie Holiday, this collection of crochet patterns celebrates fifteen women who have made an impact on the global stage in fields like politics, sports, and science. Learn more about each of the characters featured in this collection and make unique gifts to inspire and delight all generations.
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The Blueprint of God helps individuals restore their identity as champions, ambassadors, and governing saints as being one with the Father. The Blueprint of God helps Christians to partner with the Father to manifest their dreams and create a compelling future for themselves and the people around them. Dreams coming true will have an eternal impact as well as a national impact. Don W. Long created this blueprint to help those become all that they...
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A personal, expert look at iconic beauty products of the past, present and future from Britain's best and most trusted beauty writer. New beauty products are launched every day, but which ones really do the job, underneath all of the packaging? And which longstanding classics deserve to be dusted off, before they are forgotten in amongst all the new trends? In Pretty Iconic, Sali Hughes takes us through her favourite beauty finds, from beloved, treasured...
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Beginning in London and ricocheting across the Atlantic, 1963: The Year of the Revolution is an oral history of twelve months that changed our world-the Youth Quake movement-and laid the foundations for the generation of today.
Ariel Leve and Robin Morgan's oral history is the first book to recount the kinetic story of the twelve months that witnessed a demographic power shift-the rise of the Youth Quake movement, a cultural transformation through...
16) To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World
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The call to make the world a better place is inherent in the Christian belief and practice. But why have efforts to change the world by Christians so often failed or gone tragically awry? And how might Christians in the twenty-first century live in ways that have integrity with their traditions and are more truly transformative? In “To Change the World”, James Davison Hunter offers persuasive answers to these questions.
Hunter begins with a penetrating...
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Bestselling Author Kevin DeYoung Offers Hope for Those Who Feel Like Christianity Has Become Hopelessly Crushing and Complex
The apostle Paul described the Christian life as a race, but to many believers it feels more like a punishing obstacle course. Fearing they'll never be able to do enough or give enough or be enough, they see themselves as spiritual failures. But Scripture offers good news: even in ordinary life, Christians can be faithful,...
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Patrisse Khan-Cullors' and asha bandele's instant New York Times bestseller, When They Call You a Terrorist is now adapted for the YA audience with photos and journal entries!
A movement that started with a hashtag--#BlackLivesMatter--on Twitter spread across the nation and then across the world.
From one of the co-founders of the Black Lives Matter movement comes a poetic memoir and reflection on humanity. Necessary and timely, Patrisse Khan-Cullors'...
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"Whether you learned about these women in school or not, these Black women changed society and inspired future generations. Read all about women such as Sojourner Truth, Anita Hill, Wangari Maathai, Aretha Franklin, Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and so many more. Packed with mini biographies of big she-ros, The Book of Awesome Black Women features mighty Black women who are usually omitted from the history books. Discover their stories of strength, perseverance...