In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks ‘homeland security’ emerged as a new paradigm of modern democracy. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 2002 was its most enduring outcome although Israel took credit for first developing this expansive idea of control. Following the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai in 2008 India’s ties with Israel deepened. Numerous foreign-inspired state institutions were established including the National Investigative Agency and the National Intelligence Grid. Today India has become a significant buyer of surveillance technology as the latest entrant in the multi- billion-dollar homeland security industry. Living in and traveling across Palestine/Israel India and the UK for over a decade Rhys Machold meets a range of actors: trade officials contractors arms dealers fencing manufacturers police trainers politicians bureaucrats diplomats scholars and journalists. He tells the story of how claims to global authority are fabricated and put to work.
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At 14 years old Roy Keane was told he was too small to be a professional footballer. For the next four years club after club turned him down until Cobh Ramblers finally took a chance on him. His performances for the semi-professional Irish team caught the eye of a scout from Nottingham Forest and Keane's determination skill and grit impressed their legendary manager Brian Clough. Having established himself at Forest as one of the best young midfield prospects around he was snapped up by Alex Ferguson's Manchester United where he developed into a world-class player and a fiery formidable captain. Roy Keane led the Red Devils to seventeen major trophies - including English football's first Treble. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.
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What did the ancient Romans snack on? How has the humble potato shaped history? Will algae burgers be a future fast food? From fruits vegetables cheeses and grains to foods of the future explore the fascinating history behind what we eat. Find out where foods come from what we grow farm forage and cook how we celebrate occasions with special dishes and much more. Featuring more than 100 mouth-watering dishes and food traditions from every corner of the globe this book will make you hungry! Look out for World of Sport too!
Take a journey through the fascinating world of birds with this tactile book jam-packed with scientific facts and incredible full-color illustrations. From soaring eagles to colorful parrots this book explores the diverse array of birds that inhabit our world. Learn about each species' life cycle nesting habits migration patterns behaviors physical characteristics and distinct songs.
Today more than ever as a young woman you can use an extra dose of optimism to tackle the challenges and complicated situations in your life. Inside Your Brightest Life Jessie Minassian draws on over twenty years of questions and feedback from teen- and college-aged girls to dive into the topics you care about presenting honest truths and tested tips from a Christian perspective that help you live a life of purpose joy and faith.
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resented by bestselling author and pastor Randy Frazee the Believe Storybook shows children how they can think act and be more like Jesus. With 60 old and new testament stories from the Bible that showcase the themes combined with captivating and dramatic illustrations by Steve Adams children and adults alike will be inspired to become more like their savior and the person they were meant to be. The Believe Storybook is part of the national church-wide program led by bestselling author Randy Frazee that shows children how they can think act and be more like Jesus.
Jesus Calling Brave Bible Prayers features stories of Bible heroes' prayers and praises includes simple prayers that will inspire little ones to talk with God and trust their heavenly Father and will help your family establish a routine of daily prayer. These stories of how God has answered prayers in the past will give children courage and the confidence that He hears them too. This encouraging board book is a meaningful gift for Easter baby showers and dedications adoption commemoration and holiday gifting.
Rob Elliott’s 1 bestselling Laugh Out Loud Jokes for Kids series will have kids in stitches again! With this collection of fill in the blank jokes and quips budding comedians will get to tap into their creativity to produce the hilarious gags puns and zingers that are sure to keep the whole family giggling for days. Jam packed with 96 pages of fill it in yourself prompts Punchlines is a family friendly paperback activity book that will have readers of all ages laughing at their own silly creations.
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Perfect for fans of The Beetle Book and young readers looking for nonfiction about this perennially fascinating animal. Long legs sticky tongues big round eyes and other dazzling features what’s not to love about frogs? Explore one of the world’s most diverse and threatened animals. With more than five thousand different frog species on the planet in every color of the rainbow and a vast number of vivid patterns no creatures are more fascinating to learn about or look at. Jenkins and Page present a stunning array of these intriguing amphibians and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive.
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This is a story of Cicely. a courageous pioneer shining star an everlasting inspiration a proud Black woman. A story of elegance beauty love and extraordinary talent. This is a story a song of Miss Cicely Tyson. From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Renée Watson and quilt artist Sherry Shine comes a biography for children chronicling the life of an iconic and trailblazing actress who left an indelible mark on the world through her roles onscreen from The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman to Sounder Roots and more. Timeline and author's note are included.
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