The law book

Why do we need laws? What rights are protected by law? When was forensic evidence used in court? This book answers these questions and many more, exploring and explaining the laws and legal precedents, and religious, moral, and political codes that have shaped the world we live in,

The sociology book

Can social divisions ever be eradicated? What leads into a life of crime? And how has the internet transformed our relationships? Throughout history, humans have asked big questions about how we organized our societies - and sociologist have offered solutions that continue to shape our world.

The crime book

How did Jack the Ripper acquire his grisly name? Who "sold" the Eiffel Tower? How did D.B Copper pull off his audacious heist?

Chronicle of a Death Foretold

A man returns to the town where a baffling murder took place 27 years earlier, determined to get to the bottom of the story. Just hours after marrying the beautiful Angela Vicario, everyone agrees, Bayardo San Roman returned his bride in disgrace to her parents. Her distraught family forced her to name her first lover; and her twin brothers announced their intention to murder Santiago Nasar for…

Future geography: how power and politics in space will change our world

Spy satellites orbiting the moon. Space metals worth more than most countries’ GDP. People on Mars within the next ten years. This isn’t science fiction. It’s astropolitics.

The history of information

Today, we are told, we are in the midst of a technological revolution: Artificial Intelligence. To understand what this might mean for our future, we have to look to the past.

Looking for likes: a story about social media pitfalls

"Join Friendspace!" Taylor has signed up for his first social media account! Follow Taylor and his family, as he navigates being a new user of social media. Will he be able to use it wisely? The I Am Healthy series comprises children's picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental H…

The wealth money can't buy: the 8 hidden habits to live your richest life

The Wealth Money Can''t Buy offers you a completely life-changing new philosophy and methodology for enjoying an honestly rich life, one filled with personal power, authenticity, exceptionally fulfilling work and a beautiful lifestyle that will cause you to feel like real fortune has finally smiled on you. Based on The 8 Forms of Wealth learning model that Robin Sharma - legendary personal g…

Poverty and hunger

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9781526300553

Collation

32p.; col.; ilus.

Series Title

Children in our world

Call Number

303 SPI p

Poverty and hunger

With our 24/7 news cycle and constant access to the latest headlines, the world can be a scary place. Now imagine you're a child trying to make sense of it all! What does this news mean? How does it affect me? That's where Children in Our World can help. This beautifully illustrated non-fiction series takes a timely look at today's biggest issues and sensitively explains the crises that dominat…