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Karachi is a city framed in the popular imagination by violence, be it criminality and gangsterism or political factionalism. That perception also dominates literary, cinematic and scholarly representations and discussions of this great metropolis. By commenting in different ways on the trials and tribulations of Karachi and Pakistan, the contributors to this innovative book on the city build on past writings to say something new or different ...

Traces the impact of the great Italian poet's neglected masterpiece across a broad spectrum of arts from the sixteenth to the late nineteenth centuries, focusing on, among many others, the works of Spenser, Milton, Shakespeare, Daniel, Van Dyck, Poussin, Handel and Byron. -- .

Detailed descriptions of edible mushrooms, tips on finding, preparing, and using mushrooms, a glossary of botanical terms, color photos. Use Foraging Mushrooms as a field guide or as a delightful armchair read. No matter what you're looking for, be it the curative Heal-All or a snack, this guide will enhance your next backpacking trip or easy stroll around the garden, and may just provide some new favorites for your dinner table.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a miracle. In an era of growing cultural pessimism, there is a pervasive belief that different civilizations cannot function together. Yet the ten countries of ASEAN are a thriving counter-example of coexistence. Here, more than 625 million people live together in peace. In 1967, leaders from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand struck a landmark agreement, forming ...

The first comprehensive account of the DRC's turbulent post-Congo Wars history and its contemporary political situation.

The first comprehensive account of the DRC's turbulent post-Congo Wars history and its contemporary political situation.

Alaska's perch at the geographic corner of civilization isn't all wilderness and reality TV. There's a darker side too. Above the 49th parallel some of the nation's highest rates of alcoholism, suicide, and violent crime can be found. While it can easy to write off or even romanticize these statistics as the product of a lingering Wild West culture, talking with real Alaskans reveals a different story. Journalist Mary Kudenov set out to find t...

A cold climate is no excuse for a dull, colorless garden. The key is knowing the right plants that will survive and thrive in even the chilliest environments. Who better to guide gardeners than an expert from the far north? Award-winning designer and Alaska gardener Brenda Adams has spent decades searching for exceptional plants that flourish in wintery climates. In Cool Plants for Cold Climates, she presents vivid and detailed portraits of th...

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A mysterious message posted on Lucila's Facebook page by a stranger is the prelude to a series of terrifying events: Who, she wonders, is Hunter? As the story of Dangerous Networks unfolds, Lucila's friends begin to disappear under a variety of strange circumstances. Lucila fears something horrible is happening to them.

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An oral history of the British Army during the bloody period of 1978-79 in Northern Ireland.

Explores how the Great War affected the religious faith of British soldiers and civilians.

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Este Manual de Crecimiento es el primero de 4. Encuentro está escrito para ayudarle a comenzar su viaje como un cristiano! Su objetivo es ayudar a entender lo que sucedió cuando se convirtió en un cristiano y comenzar la aventura de caminar con Dios.

The book deals with the expansion and institutionalization of intellectual property norms in the twentieth century, with a European focus. Its thirteen chapters revolve around the transfer, adaptation and the ambivalence of legal transplants in the interface between national and international projects, trends and contexts.

Drawing inspiration from the natural world around her, a weaver woman with a magical touch crafts exquisite fabrics. When she takes a dress to a local shopkeeper, she's told her work is not sellable. This imaginative tale reminds readers of the importance of pursuing one's dreams and following one's heart. Full color.

For 108 years, fans of Chicago Cubs baseball suffered every playoff season, with mishap after mishap traced back to 1945 when a friendly goat was kicked out of a World Series game. But the 2016 season felt different. Would this finally be the year that the Billy Goat Curse was reversed? Full color.

You never forget your first tartiflette. Likewise, moules mariniére is sure to leave an impression. How to Cook French Cuisine collects these and forty-eight other classic recipes of arguably the world's finest cuisine. Compact and with easy to read instructions, this book includes metric as well as US standard measurements complimented by tantalizing photographs of the finished products. From starters to main courses and desserts, all you nee...