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A large financing need challenges climate-adjusted infrastructure in developing Asia, estimated at $26 trillion till 2030. This necessitates crowding-in private sources to meet financing, efficiency, and technology gaps. However, a lack of bankable projects is a major hurdle. This publication suggests one possible innovative financing approach. The Green Finance Catalyzing Facility (GFCF) proposes a blended finance framework for governments and development...
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Meet Sofia, a little girl who lives a rather ordinary life. But everything changes when her mother, Miranda, marries the king. Overnight, Sofia becomes a princess, moves into the castle, gains a step-brother, a step-sister...and the ability to talk to her new animal friends thanks to a magical amulet! Now, life is anything but ordinary for Sofia the First! This read-along storybook features real character voices from the hit television movie and series...
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Read along with Disney! Sofia is so excited to spend the day with her mom at the annual Mother's Day Picnic -until she learns that Amber and James are joining too. Sofia wants her mom to herself on Mother's Day! But when her witch friend Lucinda offers a helping spell that ultimately backfires, Sofia learns that it's important to share this special day -and her mom.
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Read along with Disney! When Sofia's aunt Tilly visits Enchancia, she gives Sofia a special book that guides her to a secret library hidden in the castle! The library is filled with hundreds of unfinished books -and Sofia is the only one who can give each story a fairytale ending. Sofia selects the story of Minimus's brother, Mazzimo, who has been captured by the arrogant and greedy Prince Roderick of Borrea. It's up to Sofia and Minimus to rescue...
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Read along with Disney! Cedric is preparing to show off his magical skills at the Enchanted Feast: a grand dinner for all of the kings and queens in the Tri-Kingdom Area. When an evil fairy named Miss Nettle disguises herself as a powerful sorceress and takes over the feast, Sofia forms an unlikely team with Clover, Cedric, and Wormwood to protect her amulet and save her family. Follow along with the word-for-word narration in this charming storybook,...
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Read along with Disney! In this beautifully illustrated eBook, Sofia faces grave danger when she faces Princess Ivy, a once-exiled princess who is determined to take over Enchancia and turn the whole kingdom black and white. Follow along with word-for-word narration to find out if Sofia and Amber can work together to save their family and their kingdom!
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Read along with Disney! While visiting the Kingdom of Wei-Ling, James and Prince Jin set off to search for the legendary treasure of the Jade Jaguar but soon find themselves trapped in the jaguar's den! It's up to Sofia, Amber, and Princess Jun to rescue their families! Follow along with word-for-word narration to see if Mulan can help the princesses save the day in time!
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This book explores issues pertaining to divorce and children, including children's rights in divorce, custody and visitation decisions, the duties of the parents during divorce, and blended families. Essays debate each issue, allowing readers to think critically while learning new information.
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Wisdom and inspiration from God's Word come to life anew in this collection of more than 170 meditations. Each selection presents a devotional thought and encouraging Scripture. The unique crafting and blending of words and illustrations ensure appeal to Christians young and old.
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This new translation with commentary strips the Gospels of their theological agendas and reclaims them as a radically new way of imagining human life. It blends scholarship and pastoral guidance in an accurate, accessible translation with profound insights that, free of religious moralism and dogmatism, is beautifully imaginative and inspirational.
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Wisdom and inspiration from the Psalms come to life anew in this collection of more than 170 meditations. Each two-page spread presents a devotional thought and encouraging Scriptures. The unique crafting and blending of words and illustrations ensures appeal to Christians young and old. Ideal for year-round gift-giving--including Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduations.
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A faceless man stalks a woman's nightmares in Hollywood. A Kanontsistóntie is summoned to seek revenge in a monastery. A move from the projects to Manhattan leads to ominous shadows closing in. Two sisters discover a secret room in their farm, unearthing a sinister power.
When Other People Saw Us, They Saw the Dead is an anthology of dark, unsettling writing from some of the most exciting contemporary BIPOC writers. Blending Gothic, horror, folklore,...
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This 365-day devotional features two readings for every day--one for morning and one for evening. The unique crafting and blending of words and illustrations will appeal to readers of all ages, applying biblical wisdom to the challenges of today. With imitation leather binding and a ribbon marker, this treasury of meditations is perfect for any gift-giving occasion.
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Inspiring portions of Scripture come to life anew in this collection of more than 170 meditations. Each two-page spread presents a devotional thought and encouraging Scriptures. The unique crafting and blending of words and illustrations appeal to readers of all ages. Ideal for year-round gift-giving--birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas, and more. Over 400,000 sold in the series!
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Mental_floss is proud to present a full-bodied jolt of inspiration for thirsty minds on the go. Blended with titillating facts, startling revelations, and head-scratching theories collected from around the world, Instant Knowledge will jumpstart riveting exchanges at cocktail parties, the watercooler, or any powwow. To experience the clean, rich flavor at home, just tear into a topic of your choice, and add conversation. It's that simple!
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Did you know that cats act the way they do because of how their ancestors lived? This book lists down fun facts about your favorite felines. Your child will adore the images in this book. They are vivid and they perfectly blend with layout and age-appropriate writings. So if your child wants to learn more about cats, get him/her this book and pet kitty next. Buy a copy today.
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The timeless beauty of solids comes to life in this book of classic and contemporary quilting patterns. The 12 exceptional projects in this guide blend the past and the present while using bright, contrasting colors, and mixing fabrics and hues creates endless combination possibilities. Concise diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions appeal to quilters of all skill levels and styles. Customizable designs include bed runners, bed quilts, table runners,...
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Blends academic and activist perspectives to explore recent emancipatory struggles to win and transform state power.
For decades, emancipatory struggles have been deeply influenced by the slogan "Change the world without taking power." Amid growing social inequalities and the return of right-wing authoritarianism, however, many now recognize the limits of disengaging from government and the state. From the Streets to the State chronicles many diverse...
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