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When Mike Jackson's father suffers a serious financial setback, all Mike's hopes of "Varsity Blue" and a career playing his beloved cricket are dashed. Instead, he must go out and earn his living - in the alien world of the New Asiatic Bank, under the management of his nemesis Mr. John Bickersdyke. At first, all seems black; but then Mike finds that he has an ally, in the immaculate form of the irrepressible Psmith, who is likewise sentenced to a career in commerce. And Psmith has plans for the reform of Mr Bickersdyke....

An Observer ‘book to look out for’ in 2026 A New Scientist pick for 2026 The Surge is a timely, gripping account of humanity’s battle against rising waters — and the urgent choices we must make for our future. Rising waters are flooding cities and homes across the globe, from Florida to...

This is not a book about Iraq's history, nor an inventory of the many Middle Eastern wars that have spun out over the past twenty years, though both wars and history are part of its narrative, from the American invasion to the Arab Spring, ISIS and beyond. This is the story of a people who once lived under the rule of a megalomaniac leader who shaped the state in his own image. Then one day, after yet another war, a foreign army invaded, toppled the leader, destroyed the state, and proceeded to invent a new country. 

In this third title in the Faithgirlz Glimmer Girls series by Natalie Grant, Miracle in Music City, the Glimmer Girls are at it again—looking for a mystery to solve. Gloria wants her daughters to learn they aren’t too young to make a difference, so she gets them involved in her annual...

Half of all 7,000-plus human languages may disappear over the next century, and when they're gone, it will be forever. Ross Perlin, a linguist and codirector of the Manhattan-based non-profit Endangered Language Alliance, is racing against time to map little-known languages across the most linguistically diverse city in history: contemporary New York.

'An intimate new memoir about growing up amid everyday communalism' - The Hindu Zeyad Masroor Khan was four years old when he realized that an innocent act of clicking a switch near a window overlooking the street could trigger a riot. As the distant thud of a crowd grew closer and calls for...

Americans' current trust in journalists is at a dismayingly low ebb, particularly on the subject of national and international politics. It might be tempting to look back to the mid-twentieth century, when the nation's press corps was a seemingly venerable and monolithic institution that conveyed the official line from Washington with nary a glint of anti-patriotic cynicism. As Kathryn McGarr's City of Newsmen shows, however, the real story of what Cold War-era journalists did and how they did it wasn't exactly the one you'd find in the morning papers.

Diesen Monat machen Sie einen Spaziergang durch die Straßen New Yorks und lernen die "Stadt, die niemals schläft" aus der Insider-Perspektive...

The Marquis lay there, like stone, with a knife pushed into his heart. On his chest lay a piece of paper, with the words: Drive him fast to the grave. This is from JACQUES. ’The French Revolution brings terror and death to many people. But even in these troubled times people can still love and be kind. They can be generous and true-hearted . . . and brave. An Oxford Bookworms Library reader for learners of English, adapted from the Charles Dickens original by Ralph Mowat.

New York's Vertical Blueprint for the Modern City ### New York's Vertical Blueprint for the Modern City Dive into the towering legacy of the world's most iconic skyline in this episode of [### New York's Vertical Blueprint for the Modern City Dive into the towering legacy of the world's most iconic skyline in this episode of [Podcast Name], where we unravel the architectural genius that turned New York into a vertical utopia. From the shadowy spires of the Empire State Building to the sleek glass monoliths of Hudson Yards, discover how innovative engineering and bold urban visionaries like ...

Tufts University and Shareable.net present Cities@Tufts, a free series exploring community innovations in urban planning. The live discussions are moderated by professor Julian Agyeman and the podcast is hosted by Shareable's Tom Llewellyn. The sessions will focus on topics such as Environmental justice vs White Supremacy in the 21st century; Sacred Civics: What would it mean to build seven generation cities; Organizing for Food Sovereignty; From Spatializing Culture to Social Justice and Public Space; Exploring Invisible Women Syndrome; The Introduction of Street Trees in Boston and New York;...

Montessori in the Sun City explores the rich heritage and modern applications of Montessori education in El Paso. Discover insights from 50 years of Montessori experience as hosts share educational philosophies, practical teaching approaches, and the evolution of this innovative method. Tune in to learn about child development, gain valuable parenting tips, and understand how Montessori principles adapt to today's learning environment. Whether you're a seasoned educator or simply curious about alternative education, this podcast offers fresh perspectives and actionable wisdom for supporting ...

Green Dot Montessori school has been offering education based on Montessori method to children since 2011. Our goal is to help the child to become complete adult human being comfortable with himself, with his society and a humanity as whole.

In der Ausgabe 5/2025 von Spotlight Audio besuchen Sie mit uns die wunderbar eigenwillige Stadt Seattle, das Juwel des pazifischen Nordwestens. Üben Sie, sich am Arbeitsplatz höflich auszudrücken, und lernen Sie eine Arzthelferin kennen, die in Anchorage, Alaska, arbeitet.

When I moved to New York years ago, I had no clue about the complexity that renting an apartment in New York City comes with. Broker Fees? Convertible? Guarantor? There's a High Season? Obsessed with this, I ended up becoming a Real Estate Agent, and later the CEO of a Real Estate/Tech company. Because of this, I understand both worlds perfectly. I've been where you are now, and I know how Real Estate Agents think. So I created this podcast for those of those who are as clueless as I was when I initially came to The Big Apple - hoping to make my mark in guiding people in finding their place ...

New York City wurde vom Coronavirus schwer getroffen, aber Big Apple kämpft dagegen an. In dieser Ausgabe 3/2021 von Spotlight Audio hören Sie von New Yorkern etwas über ihr Leben und wie sich vieles in der Stadt, die niemals schläft, verändert hat. Ebenfalls in dieser Ausgabe: In der dreiteiligen Kurzgeschichte gibt es in einem englischen Landhaus ein Geheimnis zu lösen. Agile Project Management wird in der modernen Arbeitswelt immer beliebter. In English at Work lernen Sie das Vokabular, auf das es ankommt. Englisch lernen mit "Spotlight Audio".

A podcast from the Detroit East Medical Control City (DEMCA). We will be discussing hot topics in EMS, demystifying tricky patient care situations, and reviewing protocol updates of note. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For better or for worse, the Bible is one of the most influential books in human history. But do we know this book? Like, do we know what it actually says, and not what we think we were told once by some person some time? Whether you’re a faithful follower or the angriest of atheists, pastor and comic Dan Taylor will lead you through a bible time that will be enlightening, edifying, and at the very least, entertaining Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In dieser Ausgabe 9/24 von Spotlight Audio: Unternehmen Sie eine persönliche Tour durch das Broadway-Theaterviertel in New York City. Treffen Sie eine Hochzeitsplanerin aus Reno, Nevada, die über Herausforderungen und Erfolge bei der Planung der perfekten Hochzeit berichtet. Lernen und üben Sie die Verwendung von Konditionalsätzen im Arbeitsleben.

This important book offers a practical guide to understanding how Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI) can be used in the classroom. Gardner identified eight different types of intelligence: linguistic, logical, spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, naturalist, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. Celebrating Every Learner describes the characteristics of each type of intelligence and follows up with ready-to-use lesson plans and activities that teachers can use to incorporate MI in their pre-K through six classrooms.