Looking Back...at Secom

Looking Back...at SECOM is the culmination of a long series of human interest columns with that title by Dr. Melnick, published in the school's magazine COM Outlook. In addition, Dr. Melnick has added

What made Christmas extra-special to a Cleveland kid? Come relive some of your fondest moments . . .Seeing Mr. Jingeling (the keeper of Santa's keys) on TV or in person at Halle's. Gazing at the giant

Amidst the reshaping of Hong Kong’s social, cultural, political and ideological landscape, how do we reenvisage a city that exists in our memories? For those who have left their hometown―or the place they once called home―the question, “What does it mean to be a Hongkonger?” marks a constant shift between conflicting realities, identities and perceptions. Beyond the act of remembering, how do we reimagine our relationship with Hong Kong in the present and the future? In this collection of prose, poetry and photography by eighteen writers and artists, we see a gathering of reflections on the profound changes and subtle transitions that have transpired in Hong Kong, both in recent times and over the past decades.

A collection of new interviews by Harriet Devine, daughter of the Royal Court's first Artistic Director, George Devine, to celebrate the theatre's fiftieth anniversary. The book contains conversations

The first comprehensive study of lesbian bars sheds light on this often overlooked aspect of gay subculture, focusing on the erotic, romantic, and social interactions that happen in such places. Simul

Huge levels of aid are spent on reconstructing housing after disasters. Have these houses withstood the test of time and hazard? Just as important from the point of view of their owners, has the recon

A collection of historical vignettes that explores the South Shore region of Massachusetts, from Quincy to Plymouth.

Stories, monologues, and essays by Garrison Keillor, founder and host of A Prairie Home Companion The first retrospective from New York Times?bestselling author Garrison Keillor celebrates the humor a

Through an examination of a variety of literary genres composed in Arabic and Hebrew, this book examines the literary definition of al-Andalus by taking into account the role of memory, language, and

Over thirty essays examine the legacy of Marlo Thomas' children's book "Free to Be ... You and Me," which promoted individuality, acceptance, and diversity during the beginning stages of the women's r

NEPAD -- the New Partnership for Africa's Development -- is the latest attempt to chart a new course of good governance combined with an effective development strategy for the African continent. This

Presents day-to-day life in ancient Greece in simple text and illustrations.

First published in 1989, Looking Back on the End of the World raises provocativequestions about the possibilities of critical knowledge in social systems that seem to have"surpassed history." Unlike r

A charming story about romance, friendship, and a love of books, in which two women—a lonely remote worker and a widowed single mom—and a handsome local bookstore clerk find themselves in an unusual love triangle when an anonymous note left in a book finds the wrong recipient.April, a smart and lonely tech worker worries work from home has gotten out of hand: She’s left an anonymous note in a book for Westley, the clerk at her favorite neighborhood bookstore who has a gentle smile and is always in flannel. But thanks to fate, Laura – a busy single mom who had given up on love – buys the book, finds the note, and thinks Westley has left it for her. A handsome man who loves books seems like just plot twist she has been looking for.Meanwhile, Westley—not too perceptive—is too distracted by the movie filming at the store and the ambition it’s unlocked to notice either of the two women. But as April and Laura’s anonymous correspondence continues back and forth their mundane routines are cha

威爾總覺得自己和別人格格不入，穿著破舊的鞋子，也藏著一顆孤單的心。他不知道怎麼改變，只能靜靜努力生活。直到有一天，朋友們伸出了手，讓他發現，自己也值得被看見、被理解。《The Wrong Shoes》是一段關於勇氣、希望與陪伴的溫暖旅程。A beautiful and urgent exploration of the experience of child poverty from Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, for fans of Boy at the Back of the Class.'Powerful and moving with the potential to change lives' Hannah Gold'Full of empathy and most importantly, heart' Phil EarleThere's a bunch of kids in there and suddenly they're all looking at me like someone who can actually do something, not just some weirdo with the wrong shoes and a rubbish coat . . .Will has the wrong shoes – he's always known it but doesn't know how to change it. Navigating the difficulties of home and school when you feel you stick out is tough, but finding confidence with the help and empathy of friends can be all you need to see the way.Praise for The Wrong Shoes:‘An extraordinary, powerful and moving book that has the potential to change lives.’ Hannah Gold‘Eve

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? Hinata boldly declares that he won't close his eyes for the Freak Quick anymore, but Kageyama isn't having any of it. The two of them fight, setting the entire team back in the practice game. But after coming face-to-face with how polished the Tokyo teams are, Karasuno realizes that even with extra practice, the road to new skills and a better-prepared team is still long. Looking for new ways to fight in the air, Hinata goes to Fukurodani's ace, Kotaro Bokuto, for some help.