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This is the second book by M.P. Prabhakaran on his world-trotting experience. The first one, Capitalism Comes to Maos Mausoleum, was published three years ago. This book is devoted exclusively to the 30-day tour he undertook through 10 countries of Europe in the summer of 2009. If academic qualifications...

When twelve-year-old girls are tweeting about their boobs not being “big enough,” you know we have a problem. We’re getting surgeries instead of building thicker skin and self-esteem because it is the “standard." This book is about how the American society shames small-chested women and...

Cultures -- they all come with their own traditions, beliefs, and sayings that sometimes may sound hilarious to a younger generation. This light, quick, and definitely not deep, article is about expressions and cultural beliefs of some mothers in the Dominican Republic. An open mind is recommended.

In this 1920 memoir, Allan talks about his passion for collecting rare and antiquarian books—sharing his experiences, successes, and advice for the budding bibliophile. Includes notes on the choice of books, books for libraries, the care of books, chivalry and romance books, as well as a plea for specialism.

Not all invasion threats were purported to come from the Germans, the French or from Anarchists: in M.P. Shiel’s Yellow Danger it is an army of Chinese who invade Europe. In „The Yellow Danger” Mr. Shiel described in lurid colors the possibilities of the overwhelming of the white world by the...

M.P. Shiel, who wrote science fiction, mystery, and other genre fiction from the 1890s through 1930s, first established himself as a member of a Decadent movement in England. He was influenced by the Decadent movement lastingly than most of his contemporaries, in part because the tenets of Decadence...

M.P. Shiel is a British writer of West Indian descent. He is remembered mostly for supernatural and scientific romances, published as serials, novels, and as short stories. „Children of the Wind” adventure set in South Central Africa. A lost race novel. An English scientist learns that the „White...

Tomatoes are the second most important vegetable crop in the world after potatoes. Originating in South America, they are now grown widely around the world. As the population continues to grow, there is a need to increase yields in the face of such challenges as climate change, threats from pests...

Ex-FBI agent Ally Riley's life was in chaos. She lost the job she loved, her mother was in jail for attempted murder and her sister was on the run for an actual murder, but she couldn't be bothered with any of those things because they all brought her what she had been searching for her...

Written by leading American practitioners, the Oxford American Handbooks of Medicine each offer a pocket-sized overview of an entire specialty, featuring instant access to guidance on the conditions that are most likely to be encountered. Precise and prescriptive, the handbooks offer up-to-date advice...

Sorghum is one of the world’s major cereals, cultivated in the semi-arid tropics for a growing range of uses. Like other crops it faces the need to meet rising demand whilst reducing its environmental impact and adapting to the challenges of climate change. This volume summarises the wealth of research...

Surrounding all major cities in the United States are numerous smaller communities collectively known as suburbia. The most popular place of residence in America, the suburbs are peaceful and tranquil environments, where civility prevails and disturbances of the peace are uncommon. Drawing on research,...

Acting as chemical messengers for olfactory cells, food flavor materials are organic compounds that give off a strong, typically pleasant smells. Handbook of Fruit and Vegetable Flavors explores the flavor science and technology of fruits and vegetables, spices, and oils by first introducing specific...

Military Campgrounds, An In-Depth Review - New England includes everything you need to know about military campgrounds in the states of: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Reviews include descriptions of the campgrounds, locations of nearest military facilities, as well as pictures to further highlight the campground's characteristics.