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You may not wish to think about it, but one day you or someone you love will almost certainly appear in a criminal courtroom. You might be a juror, a victim, a witness or - perhaps through no fault of your own - a defendant. Whatever your role, you'd expect a fair trial.
I'm a barrister. I work in the criminal justice system, and every day I see how fairness is not guaranteed. Too often the system fails those it is meant to protect. The innocent...
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What does Muhammad Ali, the greatest boxer of all time, have in common with Megan Rapinoe, the badass pink-haired female soccer player? They achieved perfection, won medals, and lived the glory. But it is above all their raised fists, when, at a time of their envied existence, they dared to sacrifice their privileges to defend a cause greater than their status of adulated champion. Rich in authentic anecdotes, this book tells the fate of those who...
4) Philosophy
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This illustrated primer on philosophy is a great way to be introduced to a complex topic. In her easily accessible style, Margreet de Heer visualizes the history of Western philosophy and makes it approachable for those with little knowledge of the subject. The book explains the thoughts of philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Spinoza, and Nietzsche, and ponders questions such as What is thinking? What is reality? Is there free...
6) Dewdrop
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From the author of The Tea Dragon Society comes Dewdrop, the delightful children's tale of an adorable axolotl who cheers on his underwater friends as they each bring their talents to the pond's sports fair!
Dewdrop is an easygoing, gentle axolotl who enjoys naps, worm pie, and cheerleading. When the yearly sports fair nears, he and his friends-Mia the weightlifting turtle, Newman the musical newt, and three minnows who love to cook-get ready to...
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This is a book meant for children to help them understand what makes Spain so special by highlighting some of its most interesting cities through words and color photos. Adults can use the book to help them plan a trip to Spain as well. The tour of Spain is designed so visitors to the country can travel via car or public transportation in a clockwise direction to see the most important sights in nine unique cities of the country. Generally, the cities...
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This book is designed to fully prepare and equip the student with the necessary learning tools in the English language required for his/her secondary education journey. Special emphasis is placed on vocabulary, grammar, memory, tenses, and punctuation with a view of moulding and shaping students with the perfect understanding of the Queen's language from the British perspective. In this regard each topic in this interesting book is purposefully laid...
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With my book, Young and Free, I try to help the younger generations first, but it is not set in stone that forbidden to read for olders, or that it contains no new knowledge for them, and that they cannot learn anything from it. This book, which is unique both in its themes and in its style, is recommended to everyone who still has the youthful drive, the desire to evolve and to learn and the hope for a better and fuller life.In the book, freedom...
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Vampire Slayer volume 13
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Buffy's relationship with Giles remains strained, but they work together to repair things, as Buffy is determined to take back her identity as The Slayer! Meanwhile Xander, Faith, and Spike contend with their identities, and what roles the Scooby Gang will play in their futures.
The pain of the past weights on Willow, but she's determined to use her magic for the good of those she loves. But with Giles being occupied with Buffy, Willow will have...
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A groundbreaking look at how a predominantly white faith-based group reset the terms of the fight to integrate US cities.
The bitterly tangled webs of race and housing in the postwar United States hardly suffer from a lack of scholarly attention. But Tracy K'Meyer's To Live Peaceably Together delivers something truly new to the field: a lively examination of a predominantly white faith-based group-the Quaker-aligned American Friends Service Committee...
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Celebrate the most thrilling adventures of your favorite ponies and storylines, curated from the popular IDW comics in this accessibly priced all-ages compilation graphic novel. These collections gather short stories perfect for readers wanting more fun tales from Ponyville: up first, four stories featuring Twilight Sparkle! From Twilight's first day at Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns to showing her own students the power of friendship,...
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Dragon Racer volume 2
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Following the events of Ghost Hog, Truff, Claude, and Stanley are joined by a new friend, Vern, as he gears up for the big race back home in Dragon Racer! He's never won the race before…but this could be his year! Vern's been practicing and practicing, both on and off the road. The other racers tease the fast-driving dragon about his abilities on the track, so he'll have to put the pedal to the metal and prove he's got the speed and finesse to...
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Angel Season 11 volume 1
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Angel, the vampire with a soul, is tormented by a vision linking his dark, complicated past to something very big-and very bad-that is coming. But Angel soon learns that there may be one way to change the future: by changing the past!
Writer Corinna Bechko (from the Eisner Award-nominated Green Lantern: Earth One), along with artists Geraldo Borges and Zé Carlos, present the next chapter in the official continuation Joss Whedon's critically-acclaimed...
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From the courage of Stubby the war dog to the empathy of Koko the gorilla, Amazing Animals Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the incredible animals who taught us that you don't have to be big (or human) to make a difference. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine animals who went down in history as interspecies heroes:
• Blossom the vaccine cow
• Stubby the war dog
• Cher Ami the carrier...
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Los seguros para viviendas contra el desplazamiento por conflicto armado se tratan de un tema complejo que puede variar según el país y la región. La disponibilidad y las condiciones de estos seguros dependerán en gran medida de la situación política, social y económica del lugar.En algunos países afectados por conflictos armados, es posible que existan programas gubernamentales o esquemas de seguro específicos para proteger a las personas...
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Join Honey, Belle, Crumble, and Piggy on their incredible adventures through the magical slides. In this enchanting book, the friends discover secret lands filled with wonders, where they encounter talking animals, fairies, unicorns, and more. Each adventure teaches them valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, and the power of imagination. Sparkling with whimsy and joy, this captivating story will transport readers into a world where anything...
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Minimalism is a growing trend that has captured the attention of people across the world. It's a lifestyle that emphasizes living with less and simplifying your surroundings to achieve greater happiness and freedom.At its core, minimalism is about focusing on what truly matters in life, and letting go of excess material possessions and clutter.The minimalist approach can be applied to many areas of life, including personal finance. By simplifying...
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¿Estás buscando una forma de generar ingresos en dólares y trabajar desde la comodidad de tu casa en Argentina? ¡No busques más! En este libro, Ayrton, fundador de Traders Argentinos y Shopify Developer, te guía paso a paso para que puedas conquistar el mundo del ecommerce y generar ingresos en moneda extranjera. Características y beneficios: *Aprende cómo destacar en el mercado laboral global y convertirte en un imán de oportunidades con...
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Never before published in the US from the "Godather of Manga!
One Hundred Tales is a story about being careful what you wish for.
Ichirui Hanri is an ordinary accountant serving his master. Though innocent, he is ordered to commit hara-kiri after being entangled in some trouble in his master's house. Just then, a witch named Sudama appears. She signs a contract with Hanri to obtain his soul in exchange for fulfilling three of his wishes. Hanri...
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