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A Short History of Laos

The land in between

by Grant Evans ...

Laos, perhaps the least known country in mainland Southeast Asia, stands at the region's crossroads. This small 'land in between' is surrounded by China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Burma-countries that, in pre-modern times, provided Lao kings with a field for territorial expansion. But more often, Laos has been a bridge between these powerful neighbours, and an arena in which they and their ... Read more

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Laos, perhaps the least known country in mainland Southeast Asia, stands at the region's crossroads. This small 'land in between' is surrounded by China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Burma-countries that, in pre-modern times, provided Lao kings with a field for territorial expansion. But more often, Laos has been a bridge between these powerful neighbours, and an arena in which they and their
... Read more
Hong Kong

Anthropological Essays on a Chinese Metropolis

by Grant Evans, Maria Tam ...

Series series Anthropology of Asia
Hong Kong has become a by-word for all that is modern and sparkling in Asia today. Yet tourist brochures still play with the old cliche of Hong Kong as a place where 'East meets West'. Images of so-called 'traditional' China, junks sailing Victoria Harbour or old women praying to gods in smoky temples, mingle with those portraying Hong Kong as a consumer and business paradise. This collection of ... Read more

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Hong Kong has become a by-word for all that is modern and sparkling in Asia today. Yet tourist brochures still play with the old cliche of Hong Kong as a place where 'East meets West'. Images of so-called 'traditional' China, junks sailing Victoria Harbour or old women praying to gods in smoky temples, mingle with those portraying Hong Kong as a consumer and business paradise. This collection of
... Read more
Figures of Buddhist Modernity in Asia

by Dr. Ian G. Baird, Corey L. Bell, Dr. Stephen C. Berkwitz, Dr. Anya Bernstein, Dr. Kalzang Dorjee Bhutia, Jane E. Caple, Jack Meng-Tat Chia, Dr. Sienna Craig, Dr. William Elison, Christoph Emmrich, Grant Evans, Paul J. Farrelly, Dr. Jane M. Ferguson, Gareth Fisher, Daniel G. Friedrich, Florence Galmiche, Dr. Michele R. Gamburd, Professor Holly Gayley, Professor David N. Gellner, Tim Graf, Elizabeth Guthrie, Elizabeth J. Harris, Dr. Sandya Hewamanne, Professor Amy Holmes-Tagchungdarpa, Dr. Sarah H. Jacoby, Michael Jerryson, Professor Irving Chan Johnson, Hiroko Kawanami, Professor Daniel W. Kent, Susanne Ryuyin Kerekes, Hwansoo Ilmee Kim, Tongthida Krawengit, Judy Ledgerwood, Jun-Youb (JY) Lee, Jacques P. Leider, Dr. Chiara Letizia, Sarah LeVine, Professor Charlene Makley, John Marston, Levi McLaughlin, Dr. David L. McMahan, Dr. Leigh Miller, John K. Nelson, Carina Pichler, Dr. Visisya Pinthongvijayakul, Justin R. Ritzinger, Dr. Roger Casas (Ruiz), Dr. Gregory A. Scott, Arthid Sheravanichkul, Nicolas Sihlé, Jessica Starling, Gitanjali Surendran, Professor Nicola Tannenbaum, Dr. Antonio Terrone, Dr. Ashley Thompson, Professor Jonathan S. Walters, Holly High, Brian J. Nichols, Stefania Travagnin ...

This book introduces contemporary Buddhists from across Asia and from various walks of life. Eschewing traditional hagiographies, the editors have collected sixty-six profiles of individuals who would be excluded from most Buddhist histories and ethnographies. In addition to monks and nuns, readers will encounter artists, psychologists, social workers, part-time priests, healers, and librarians as ... Read more

$71.99 USD

This book introduces contemporary Buddhists from across Asia and from various walks of life. Eschewing traditional hagiographies, the editors have collected sixty-six profiles of individuals who would be excluded from most Buddhist histories and ethnographies. In addition to monks and nuns, readers will encounter artists, psychologists, social workers, part-time priests, healers, and librarians as
... Read more
Curriculum Development for Intensive English Programs

A Contextualized Framework for Language Program Design and Implementation

by Grant Eckstein, Norman W. Evans, K. James Hartshorn, Benjamin L. McMurry ...

This book provides a comprehensive, contextualized approach to curriculum creation, design, development, and evaluation for Intensive English Programs. The book starts by guiding the reader through the important but often overlooked steps of contextualizing their current or future language curriculum to give decision makers the full picture of what their curriculum is intended to accomplish. ... Read more

$57.99 USD

This book provides a comprehensive, contextualized approach to curriculum creation, design, development, and evaluation for Intensive English Programs. The book starts by guiding the reader through the important but often overlooked steps of contextualizing their current or future language curriculum to give decision makers the full picture of what their curriculum is intended to accomplish.
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The Conquest of a Continent; or, The Expansion of Races in America

Enriched edition. The Dynamics of Race in America's Continental Expansion

by Madison Grant, Lance Evans ...

In "The Conquest of a Continent; or, The Expansion of Races in America," Madison Grant offers a provocative exploration of racial dynamics in the United States from a historical perspective. Written in an era marked by scientific racism and eugenics, Grant's literary style combines polemical rhetoric with a pseudo-scientific analysis of ethnic diversity and its implications for American society. ... Read more

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In "The Conquest of a Continent; or, The Expansion of Races in America," Madison Grant offers a provocative exploration of racial dynamics in the United States from a historical perspective. Written in an era marked by scientific racism and eugenics, Grant's literary style combines polemical rhetoric with a pseudo-scientific analysis of ethnic diversity and its implications for American society.
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Australia's Foreign Relations

by Bruce Grant, Gareth Evans ...

'honest, and provides a framework against which to judge foreign policy actions and achievements' Cameron Forbes, Age 'It will stand for the thoughtful Asian as the major document of Australia's credentials for regional partnership . . . a dossier of almost everything you need to know about contemporary Australian foreign policy.' Professor Stephen Fitzgerald, Director, Asia-Australia Institute ... Read more

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'honest, and provides a framework against which to judge foreign policy actions and achievements' Cameron Forbes, Age 'It will stand for the thoughtful Asian as the major document of Australia's credentials for regional partnership . . . a dossier of almost everything you need to know about contemporary Australian foreign policy.' Professor Stephen Fitzgerald, Director, Asia-Australia Institute
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Disrupting the Academy with Lived Experience-Led Knowledge

Decolonising and Disrupting the Academy

by Uncle Stan Grant, Sue Green, Debra Evans, Donna Murray, Harry Lambshead, Rebecca Moran, Stephen Lake, Campbell Clerke, William Crompton, Norman Stephens, Ivan Ma, John O'Loughlin, Peter Sutton, Matt Whitten, Chrysant Lily Kusumowardoyo, Husna Yuni Wulansari, Irmansyah Songgoua, Elias Katapi, Zainab, Yassin Ali Hadu, Atem Dau Atem, Jioji Ravulo, Seini Afeaki, Malaemie Fruean, Loau Donina Va'a, Maherau Arona, Estelle Keerthana Ramaswamy ...

Series series Key Issues in Social Justice
This book firmly positions lived experience-led expertise as a unique and compelling form of knowledge in decolonising and disrupting research, teaching and advocacy.Based on the insights of people with first-hand experiences, each chapter presents unique accounts and reflections on a diverse range of social justice issues. Together, the authors’ perspectives centre lived experiences in the ... Read more

$41.99 USD

This book firmly positions lived experience-led expertise as a unique and compelling form of knowledge in decolonising and disrupting research, teaching and advocacy.Based on the insights of people with first-hand experiences, each chapter presents unique accounts and reflections on a diverse range of social justice issues. Together, the authors’ perspectives centre lived experiences in the
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Manwhore

by Katy Evans ...

Narrated by Grace Grant ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Manwhore Series
Unabridged

10 hours 3 min

Book 1 in the sexy Manwhore series from the New York Times bestselling author of REAL. Is it possible to expose Chicago’s hottest player—without getting played?This is the story I’ve been waiting for all my life, and its name is Malcolm Kyle Preston Logan Saint. Don’t be fooled by that last name though. There’s nothing holy about the man except the hell his parties raise. The hottest entrepreneur ... Read more

$25.99 USD

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Book 1 in the sexy Manwhore series from the New York Times bestselling author of REAL. Is it possible to expose Chicago’s hottest player—without getting played?This is the story I’ve been waiting for all my life, and its name is Malcolm Kyle Preston Logan Saint. Don’t be fooled by that last name though. There’s nothing holy about the man except the hell his parties raise. The hottest entrepreneur
... Read more

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Racer

by Katy Evans ...

Narrated by Sebastian York, Grace Grant ...

Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

A sizzling new standalone contemporary romance by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Katy Evans.A bad boy with something to prove. A woman with a mission. The race of their lives. The love of a lifetime.I don’t think his parents expected him to live up to his name—Racer Tate—but once he felt the adrenaline rush behind the wheel, he was addicted.He’s the fastest, fiercest driver around ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A sizzling new standalone contemporary romance by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Katy Evans.A bad boy with something to prove. A woman with a mission. The race of their lives. The love of a lifetime.I don’t think his parents expected him to live up to his name—Racer Tate—but once he felt the adrenaline rush behind the wheel, he was addicted.He’s the fastest, fiercest driver around
... Read more
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Ladies Man

by Katy Evans ...

Narrated by Grace Grant ...

Series Audiobook 3 - The Manwhore Series
Unabridged

7 hours 35 min

Tahoe Roth.Irreverent, cocky, playful, and naughty.He’s not the guy you date.He’s the one night stand.The one your mother warned you about.The one your body craves.You’d think the man who called me succulent would want to strip me down and spread me out on his bed—like he’s done with countless others.But he passed on my offer….Just like I’d once passed on his.He’s wary, like I am.He’s broken, like ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Tahoe Roth.Irreverent, cocky, playful, and naughty.He’s not the guy you date.He’s the one night stand.The one your mother warned you about.The one your body craves.You’d think the man who called me succulent would want to strip me down and spread me out on his bed—like he’s done with countless others.But he passed on my offer….Just like I’d once passed on his.He’s wary, like I am.He’s broken, like
... Read more
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Womanizer

Callan's Story

by Katy Evans ...

Narrated by Grace Grant, Sebastian York ...

Series Audiobook 4 - The Manwhore Series
Unabridged

6 hours 45 min

You’ve seen the headlines: Womanizing billionaire player! Watch out! Stay away!We were just two strangers. Facing a forbidden attraction, a chemical connection. Neither of us expected or wanted it to amount to more.But I had never been drawn to a guy the way I was drawn to this one: my brother’s best friend, and CEO of the company where I interned. Even knowing I should stay away, I proved to be ... Read more

$19.99 USD

You’ve seen the headlines: Womanizing billionaire player! Watch out! Stay away!We were just two strangers. Facing a forbidden attraction, a chemical connection. Neither of us expected or wanted it to amount to more.But I had never been drawn to a guy the way I was drawn to this one: my brother’s best friend, and CEO of the company where I interned. Even knowing I should stay away, I proved to be
... Read more
Audiobook

Manwhore +1

by Katy Evans ...

Narrated by Grace Grant ...

Series Audiobook 2 - The Manwhore Series
Unabridged

9 hours 38 min

Book #2 in the sexy new Manwhore series from the New York Times bestselling author of REAL. Getting this close to Chicago’s hottest player can get a girl burned.Billionaire playboy? Check.Ruthless businessman? Check.Absolutely sinful? Check.Malcolm Saint was an assignment. A job. Any journalist would kill for access to this beautiful, difficult man, but I was the one sent to uncover Chicago’s ... Read more

$25.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

Book #2 in the sexy new Manwhore series from the New York Times bestselling author of REAL. Getting this close to Chicago’s hottest player can get a girl burned.Billionaire playboy? Check.Ruthless businessman? Check.Absolutely sinful? Check.Malcolm Saint was an assignment. A job. Any journalist would kill for access to this beautiful, difficult man, but I was the one sent to uncover Chicago’s
... Read more

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