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Rights of the Child

25 Years After the Adoption of the UN Convention

by Brian Milne ...

Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
This work reviews the progress of children’s rights 25 years since the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It studies the progress of that human rights instrument as part of an ongoing process. It examines how recent past, present and future generations will benefit or suffer as part of the process in which outcomes cannot be predicted. It does not project into the future. ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This work reviews the progress of children’s rights 25 years since the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It studies the progress of that human rights instrument as part of an ongoing process. It examines how recent past, present and future generations will benefit or suffer as part of the process in which outcomes cannot be predicted. It does not project into the future.
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The History and Theory of Children’s Citizenship in Contemporary Societies

by Brian Milne ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This book examines the notion of children having full citizenship. It does so historically, through intellectual discourse, beliefs, and moral and ideological positions on children. It looks at the status and extent of knowledge of the position of children covering about 2500 years. The book takes European and other cultures, traditions and beliefs into consideration. It reflects on the topic from ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book examines the notion of children having full citizenship. It does so historically, through intellectual discourse, beliefs, and moral and ideological positions on children. It looks at the status and extent of knowledge of the position of children covering about 2500 years. The book takes European and other cultures, traditions and beliefs into consideration. It reflects on the topic from
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Black Cat Weekly #1

Mystery and Science Fiction Novels and Short Stories

by Michael Bracken, Mack Reynolds, Keith Laumer, Erle Stanley Gardner, Brian Evenson, Hal Charles, Ralph Milne Farley, Harry Stephen Keeler, James Holding ...

The Black Cat web site has been around for almost four years now, serving up a weekly buffet of new and classic mysteries—and more recently science fiction—to thousands of readers each week. Rather than continue to release all these novels and stories as individual ebooks, we have decided to bundle them up into a convenient weekly magazine…which is a lot more fun to work on!So here is Black Cat ... Read more

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The Black Cat web site has been around for almost four years now, serving up a weekly buffet of new and classic mysteries—and more recently science fiction—to thousands of readers each week. Rather than continue to release all these novels and stories as individual ebooks, we have decided to bundle them up into a convenient weekly magazine…which is a lot more fun to work on!So here is Black Cat
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When We Were Very Young

by A. A. Milne ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Brian E ...

Unabridged

46 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Rediscover the magic of childhood in this enchanting collection of poems from A. A. Milne, the beloved author of Winnie-the-Pooh. When We Were Very Young brings to life the curious thoughts, playful moments, and tender reflections of early youth through whimsical verses that still resonate a century later.Featuring the first appearance of Christopher ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Rediscover the magic of childhood in this enchanting collection of poems from A. A. Milne, the beloved author of Winnie-the-Pooh. When We Were Very Young brings to life the curious thoughts, playful moments, and tender reflections of early youth through whimsical verses that still resonate a century later.Featuring the first appearance of Christopher
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‘Children Out of Place’ and Human Rights

In Memory of Judith Ennew

Edited by Antonella Invernizzi, Manfred Liebel, Brian Milne, Rebecca Budde ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
This volume brings together tributes to Judith Ennew’s work and approach based on issues related to children she once referred to as ‘out of place’, that is to say children whose living conditions and ways of life appear far removed from Western images of childhood. It includes contributions on working children, children living on the street, orphans and victims of sexual exploitation. It covers ... Read more

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This volume brings together tributes to Judith Ennew’s work and approach based on issues related to children she once referred to as ‘out of place’, that is to say children whose living conditions and ways of life appear far removed from Western images of childhood. It includes contributions on working children, children living on the street, orphans and victims of sexual exploitation. It covers
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The House at Pooh Corner

by A. A. Milne ...

Narrated by Dan Dewes ...

Unabridged

3 hours 8 min

Step into the Hundred Acre Wood in A.A. Milne’s delightful second collection of Pooh stories, The House at Pooh Corner. Meet all your favourite friends from Winnie-the-Pooh: Christopher Robin, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Kanga, little Roo, and, of course, Pooh himself. Say hello to the bouncy and lovable Tigger, who joins the gang for more unforgettable adventures.Now, you can enjoy these timeless tales ... Read more

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Step into the Hundred Acre Wood in A.A. Milne’s delightful second collection of Pooh stories, The House at Pooh Corner. Meet all your favourite friends from Winnie-the-Pooh: Christopher Robin, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Kanga, little Roo, and, of course, Pooh himself. Say hello to the bouncy and lovable Tigger, who joins the gang for more unforgettable adventures.Now, you can enjoy these timeless tales
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Fantastic Stories Presents: Science Fiction Super Pack #1

With linked Table of Contents

by Philip K. Dick, Isaac Asimov, Harry Harrison, Ray Bradbury, Theodore Sturgeon, R. A. Lafferty, Michael A. Burstein, Philip José Farmer, Carole McDonnell, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Jamie Wild0, John Teehan1, Nelson Bond2, Warren Lapine4, M. Turville Heitz5, Edward J. McFadden III6, Cynthia Ward7, Jay O’Connell8, Jack Williamson9, Gerri Leen0, Edmond Hamilton1, Lou Antonelli2, James Dorr3, Poul Anderson4, Ann Wilkes5, Alfred Bester6, William R. Eakin7, Brenda W. Clough8, C. L. Moore9, Mack Reynolds0, H. Beam Piper1, Frederik Pohl2, Edgar Pangborn3, Emil Petaja4, Alan Edward Nourse5, Walter M. Miller, Jr.6, Leigh Brackett7, Marion Zimmer Bradley8 ...

Series Book 4 - Positronic Super Pack Series
The editors at www.fantasticstoriesoftheimagination.com present Fantasy and Science Fiction from the Present, Past, and Future. The Cold Calculations by Michael A. Burstein, They Twinkled like Jewels by Philip José Farmer, Lingua Franca by Carole McDonnell, Dawn of Flame by Stanley G. Weinbaum, Don’t Jump by Jamie Wild, Youth by Isaac Asimov, Digger Don't Take No Requests by John Teehan, Lighter ... Read more

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The editors at www.fantasticstoriesoftheimagination.com present Fantasy and Science Fiction from the Present, Past, and Future. The Cold Calculations by Michael A. Burstein, They Twinkled like Jewels by Philip José Farmer, Lingua Franca by Carole McDonnell, Dawn of Flame by Stanley G. Weinbaum, Don’t Jump by Jamie Wild, Youth by Isaac Asimov, Digger Don't Take No Requests by John Teehan, Lighter
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Professor Moriarty: The Hound of the D'Urbervilles

by Kim Newman ...

Imagine the twisted evil twins of Holmes and Watson and you have the dangerous duo of Prof. James Moriarty - wily, snake- like, fiercely intelligent, unpredictable - and Colonel Sebastian 'Basher' Moran - violent,politically incorrect, debauched. Together they run London crime, owning police and criminals alike. Unravelling mysteries -- all for their own gain.A spin-off from Titan's highly ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Imagine the twisted evil twins of Holmes and Watson and you have the dangerous duo of Prof. James Moriarty - wily, snake- like, fiercely intelligent, unpredictable - and Colonel Sebastian 'Basher' Moran - violent,politically incorrect, debauched. Together they run London crime, owning police and criminals alike. Unravelling mysteries -- all for their own gain.A spin-off from Titan's highly
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The First Science Fiction Novel MEGAPACK®

6 Great Science Fiction Novels

by John Gregory Betancourt, Lester del Rey, Frederik Pohl, Mack Reynolds, Laurence Janifer, Jay Franklin ...

Here are 6 modern and classic science fiction novels we hope you will enjoy:Wolfbane, by Frederik Pohl and C.M. KornbluthSlave Planet, by Laurence JaniferPreferred Risk, by Frederik Pohl and Lester del ReyThe Rat Race, by Jay FranklinChampagne Caesar, by Jay FranklinRememory, by John Gregory BetancourtIf you like this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press ... Read more

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Here are 6 modern and classic science fiction novels we hope you will enjoy:Wolfbane, by Frederik Pohl and C.M. KornbluthSlave Planet, by Laurence JaniferPreferred Risk, by Frederik Pohl and Lester del ReyThe Rat Race, by Jay FranklinChampagne Caesar, by Jay FranklinRememory, by John Gregory BetancourtIf you like this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press
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The 23rd Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK ®: Richard Wilson

by Richard Wilson ...

Richard Wilson (1920-1987) was a Nebula Award winning American science fiction writer and fan. He was a member of the Futurians, and was at his most prolific in the 1950s -- though he continued writing throughout his entire life. This volume focuses on his science fiction (24 stories) from the 1950s, but also includes a "non fiction" ghost story and a brief autobiography written in the 1980s. ... Read more

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Richard Wilson (1920-1987) was a Nebula Award winning American science fiction writer and fan. He was a member of the Futurians, and was at his most prolific in the 1950s -- though he continued writing throughout his entire life. This volume focuses on his science fiction (24 stories) from the 1950s, but also includes a "non fiction" ghost story and a brief autobiography written in the 1980s.
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Child Abuse and Neglect in Uganda

Edited by Eddy Joshua Walakira, David Kaawa-Mafigiri ...

Series Book 6 - Child Maltreatment
This book provides a unique perspective on addressing issues of various forms of violence against children from scholars within their own country. Bringing together cross-disciplinary expertise, this volume addresses a vast range of topics related to child abuse and neglect in Uganda.Exploring areas from the protection of street children to cultural proverbs related to child maltreatment, this ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book provides a unique perspective on addressing issues of various forms of violence against children from scholars within their own country. Bringing together cross-disciplinary expertise, this volume addresses a vast range of topics related to child abuse and neglect in Uganda.Exploring areas from the protection of street children to cultural proverbs related to child maltreatment, this
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The 31st Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: Sam Merwin, Jr.

by Sam Merwin Jr. ...

Sam Merwin, Jr. (1910-1996) is one of those great "lost" authors. Equally adept and mystery and science fiction, he produced a significant body of work in both fields. In fact, this volume adds as a bonus two of his classic mystery stories, in addition to a selection of 7 science fiction stories. Included are:JUDAS RAMTHE AMBASSADORTHE FINAL FIGUREREEL LIFE FILMSA WORLD APARTIT'S ALL ... Read more

$0.99 USD

Sam Merwin, Jr. (1910-1996) is one of those great "lost" authors. Equally adept and mystery and science fiction, he produced a significant body of work in both fields. In fact, this volume adds as a bonus two of his classic mystery stories, in addition to a selection of 7 science fiction stories. Included are:JUDAS RAMTHE AMBASSADORTHE FINAL FIGUREREEL LIFE FILMSA WORLD APARTIT'S ALL
... Read more

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