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This book traces the seven decades of the India-Pakistan relationship since the bloody Partition of the subcontinent in 1947. Events, anecdotes and personalities drive its narrative to illustrate the cocktail of hostility, nationalism and nostalgia that defines every facet of Indo-Pakistani relations....

LES FICTIONS : Prix Solaris 2017 : « Les Tisseurs » de Andréa Renaud-Simard ; « Troll de vie » de Pierre-Alexandre Bonin ; « Un pont dont vous êtes le troll » de Dave Côté ; « Petzis » de Michèle Lamontagne ; « Fragments d'enfer » de Michel Lamontagne ; « Fardeaux »,...

Preschool - Grade 1: A little girl is getting ready to go to bed, but... she can't get sleep.There are strange sounds in the dark.Something creeks...!Something swooshes and swishes.Is there someone behind the window?The little girl is scared of the nighttime sounds.Level-one...

An anthology of twenty-one crime, mystery, suspense and romance stories from nineteen authors, including Emmy-nominated John Goldsmith and Booker-nominated Jim Williams. This global collection of short stories from 400 to 7000 words covers everything from crime fiction to romantic suspense...

Latinos are already the largest minority group in the United States, and experts estimate that by 2050, one out of three Americans will identify as Latino. Though their population and influence are steadily rising, stereotypes and misconceptions about Latinos remain, from the assumption that they...

In this compelling examination of the intersection of smart technology and the law, Joshua A. T. Fairfield explains the crisis of digital ownership - how and why we no longer control our smartphones or software-enable devices, which are effectively owned by software and content companies. In two years...

Un récit bienfaisant, comme une bouffée d'espoir...Le parcours extraordinaire d'une femme qui quitte son village natal de Kabylie pour suivre son mari en France avec leur petite fille, Zineb. Malgré le contexte épineux de la guerre d'Algérie, Fatima franchit les obstacles et s'intègre grâce à...

During the past few years the worlds has reverberated of names like Seveso, Love Canal, Lekkerkerk, Times Beach, just to name the most publicized ones. All these names are connected with hazardous or toxic waste, waste from business and industry, especially the chemical industry. The list is endless...

This volume contains the papers presented at the annual Concurrences Journal conference held on 21 February 2014 at the French Ministry for the Economy. After the traditional « State of the Union », presented by Vice President Joaquín Almunia in the context of the « after » economic crisis, the...

Don't miss the latest report from Taroko Gorge on Taiwan's east coast. Here is news you can use—even if the upheavals rocking this idyllic spot are not obvious at first glance. A richly illustrated reflection on time and human endeavour. Second edition features new colour photographs plus bonus excerpts from '1001 Nights & Other Short Stories.'

There is widespread concern amongst consumers about the safety and acceptability of food, and there are clearly communication gaps between consumers, many food professionals and food industry. This book offers accounts of the two-way nature of this difficult communication process and steps that can...

A shocking story about how one woman was treated because of being fat. The world has changed and everyone in it is just out for themselves. Quadrant just doesn't know that yet. And she's going to find out pretty soon!

This book focuses on the internal fixation of long bones by using intramedullary locked nails in a closed technique. Intramedullary fixation fulfils the biological requirements for fracture healing and minimises surgical trauma. The text illustrates the use and relevance of this technique in orthopaedic...

Sports medicine including care of the athlete can be an exciting and unique aspect of orthopaedic residency training and beyond. Many of us develop a lifelong passion for helping athletes get back to competition, but, at times, the challenge of mastering sports medicine can be daunting. This book...