The Dispossessed: A Story of Asylum and the Us-Mexican Border and Beyond (Washington John)(Pevná vazba)

The Dispossessed: A Story of Asylum and the Us-Mexican Border and Beyond (Washington John)(Pevná vazba)

The first comprehensive, in-depth book on the Trump administration's assault on asylum protections Arnovis couldn't stay in El Salvador. If he didn't leave, a local gangster promised that his family would dress in mourning--that he would wake up with flies in his mouth. 'It was like a bomb exploded

1962 Border War: Sino-Indian Territorial Disputes and Beyond (Vengasseri Ismail)(Pevná vazba)

1962 Border War: Sino-Indian Territorial Disputes and Beyond studies the historical antecedents of the origin and developments of the border dispute between the two Asian giants--India and China. It investigates why these newborn republics, despite their close ties in the international politics,

On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey (Theroux Paul)(Pevná vazba)

Legendary travel writer Paul Theroux drives the entire length of the US-Mexico border, then goes deep into the hinterland, on the back roads of Chiapas and Oaxaca, to uncover the rich, layered world behind today's brutal headlines. Paul Theroux has spent his life crisscrossing the globe in search

The Tribe: The Inside Story of Irish Power and Influence in Us Politics (Perry Caitriona)(Pevná vazba)

Gurkha Brotherhood: A Story of Childhood and War (Limbu Kailash)(Pevná vazba)

'Sometimes my mind reaches back beyond the fear and the arid landscapes of war, to memories of childhood that fill me with happiness and laughter.' So begins this searingly honest memoir by Kailash Limbu, a serving Gurka soldier who undertook five tours of active service in Afghanistan. Kailash

Secrets Between Us (Lennox Judith)(Pevná vazba)

A breathtaking and tumultuous love story of the secrets, hidden passions and loyalties that bind us together. THE SECRETS BETWEEN US is the latest mesmerising tale of drama and intrigue from Judith Lennox, the author of HIDDEN LIVES and THE JEWELLER'S WIFE. Not to be missed by readers of Rachel

Snack Attack! (Border Terry)(Pevná vazba)

From the creator of the popular world of Peanut Butter & Cupcake comes a wry and witty story in which no snack is safe from the monster that is the Kid. Perfect for fans of Creepy Carrots and A Creepy Pair of Underwear. They had been warned of the dangers that lurked outside of their packages, but

The Papers of George Washington, 15 (Washington George)(Pevná vazba)

Volume 19 of the Revolutionary War Series documents Washington's activities during the winter and early spring of 1779, when the bulk of his army was encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey, strategically situated where the Watchung Mountains rise from the coastal plain in the middle of the state

Porsche Boxster and Cayman: The Complete Story (Tipler John)(Pevná vazba)

Porsche Boxster and Cayman follows the design and development of this mid-engined sports car and coupe family, from their origins in the company's concerted racing activities in the 1950s and 1960s, to the drawing board, launch and systematic evolution through successive model ranges from 1996 to

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Lewis C. S.)(Pevná vazba)

The classic story of Narnia, the fantastic land that lies beyond an ordinary wardrobe door.On the other side of that wardrobe door lies a world full of magic. A world frozen in the perpetual winter of the White Witch's enchantment. A world where Christmas never comes. Would you have the courage to

A History of English Place Names and Where They Came from (Moss John)(Pevná vazba)

A heart-warming story which celebrates the importance of

The Hungry and the Fat (Vermes Timur)(Pevná vazba)

Germany has imposed an upper limit on the number of asylum seekers, and Europe's borders are closed. Beyond the Sahara, huge camps have been built for millions of people who have no choice but to wait. They have been waiting so long that they could have walked to Europe by now... if it didn't spell

Folktales of Mexico: Horse Hooves and Chicken Feet: Traditional Mexican Stories (Philip Neil)(Pevná vazba)

Mexican folktales invite us into a magical world of enchantment and transformation, populated by cats and kings, priests and tricksters, ordinary people and supernatural beings, in this vibrant collection. Drawing from authentic sources, folklorist Neil Philip has created a rich and varied

Rebel Spy (Rossi Veronica)(Pevná vazba)

A reimagining of the story behind Agent 355--a New York society girl and spy for George Washington during the Revolutionary War--perfect for fans of Tatiana de Rosnay's Sarah's Key and the novels of Julie Berry. Rebellious Frannie Tasker knows little about the war between England and its thirteen

Tell Me Why: The Story of My Life and My Music - The Story of My Life and My Music (Roach Archie)(Pevná vazba)

The Digger and the Flower (Kuefler Joseph)(Pevná vazba)

From the acclaimed author/artist of Beyond the Pond and Rulers of the Playground comes a breathtaking new book with a powerful message about the environment, perfect for fans of Peter Brown's The Curious Garden and Kadir Nelson's If You Plant a Seed. Each day, the big trucks go to work. They scoop

Beyond Machismo: Intersectional Latino Masculinities (Hurtado Ada)(Paperback)

Long considered a pervasive value of Latino cultures both south and north of the US border, machismo--a hypermasculinity that obliterates any other possible influences on men's attitudes and behavior--is still used to define Latino men and boys in the larger social narrative. Yet a closer look

Texas: The Great Theft (Boullosa Carmen)(Paperback)

A historical examination of tension and conflict on the Texas-Mexico border, told from the Mexican perspective, that's especially relevant

The Fourth Phase of Water: Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor (Pollack Gerald)(Pevná vazba)

Professor Pollack takes us on a fantastic voyage through water, showing us a hidden universe teeming with physical activity that provides answers so simple that any curious person can understand. In conversational prose, Pollack lays a simple foundation for understanding how changes in water's

The Animals Are Leaving Us (Rowe Martin)(Pevná vazba)

A poetic reflection and examination of the omnipresence and yet the vanishing of animals within and from an environment entirely defined by the whims and appetites of human beings. For four years, from January 2017 to January 2021, writer and publisher Martin Rowe documented the state of the

Lost and Found (Jeffers Oliver)(Pevná vazba)

A wonderful story about the meaning of loneliness and the importance of

England: The Biography - The Story of English Cricket (Wilde Simon)(Pevná vazba)

The most comprehensive and revealing account of the story of England cricket and cricketers yet

The Oxford Shakespeare: The Complete Works (Shakespeare William)(Pevná vazba)

Hailed by The Washington Post as 'a definitive synthesis of the best editions' and by The Times of London as 'a monument to Shakespearean scholarship,' The Oxford Shakespeare is the ultimate anthology of the Bard's work: the most authoritative edition of the plays and poems ever published. Now,

Porsche Carrera: The Water-Cooled Era 1998-2018 (Tipler John)(Pevná vazba)

The complete story of the innovative, iconic and enduring Porsche Carrera. This book takes the reader on a journey from the development of its risky water-cooled design through its racing success and continued production today, to practical maintenance and modification. With over 400 colour