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A heartfelt and funny story about curiosity, growing up, and the lessons we learn along the way

Okogwu T: You've Got This, Little
Pangolin

You've Got This, Little Pangolin

Introduces a data-driven framework for measuring governance through a fourteen-component Macro-Governance Index, demonstrating its strong predictive power for national development outcomes and offering practical tools to diagnose governance gaps and guide policy interventions.
Every year, governments borrow trillions, spend billions on development programs, and publish volumes of economic statistics-yet no widely accepted framework exists for answering a deceptively simple question: is governance actually working? Traditional approaches rely on subjective expert assessments or narrowly focused indices that measure inputs rather than outcomes. Macro-Governance Theory proposes that governance can be measured with the same empirical rigor we bring to medicine, engineering, and economics-and that doing so is essential if citizens and policymakers are to hold institutions accountable for results. 

Drawing on 26 years of publicly available data across 170 countries, the book constructs the Macro-Governance Index (MGI)-a fourteen-component composite spanning infrastructure, connectivity, financial inclusion, human capital, security, institutional quality, and economic integration. The MGI correlates with the UN Human Development Index at r = 0.97, and this relationship is not driven by income alone: controlling for GNI, the framework retains substantial independent predictive power, confirming that governance infrastructure-not just wealth-determines whether nations deliver well-being to their citizens. 

The book reveals patterns that conventional measures miss. Novel metrics for credit access and household-level financial reach show that the effective economic gap between the Global North and Sub-Saharan Africa is approximately 70× rather than the 53× that standard income comparisons suggest-a hidden disparity with profound implications for development policy. A governance simulation framework models how investments in one dimension cascade through others, enabling policymakers to identify the highest-leverage interventions for their country's specific development stage. 

Seven detailed case studies-Singapore, Rwanda, Estonia, Botswana, Chile, Costa Rica, and Lebanon-demonstrate how the framework diagnoses governance strengths and weaknesses in practice. An analysis of the ten fastest-rising nations reveals that while successful governance strategies differ radically across political systems, they share common patterns in infrastructure sequencing and institutional development that the MGI captures and quantifies. 

Designed for dual utility, the book serves as an analytical framework for researchers and policymakers and as an accessible assessment tool for citizens through the companion website grademygovernment.com. A full reproducibility dataset covering all 170 countries across seven benchmark years is included, making this not just an argument for governance science but its working prototype.

A Data-Driven Framework for Measuring and Improving Governance Across Nations

Macro-Governance Theory

Reflections on Policing and Security

An ode to female friendship and girlhood, this is a bestselling* debut, perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.Nel, Flo, Maggie and Nicole haven't been friends for years. Caught in the limbo summer between college and uni, each of the girls are at a precipice, deciding the direction of the rest of their lives. That's when the notifications come through. They'd forgotten all about the time-capsule text messages they sent each other two years ago. Messages full of confessions, feelings and secrets that force them back together again . . . before they break apart. &nbsp;<ul><li>A heartfelt coming-of-age story about four best friends dealing with body image, sexuality, romance, the warning signs of unhealthy relationships and one life-altering medical crisis</li><li>G. Forsyth Read is one half of the dynamic duo, Ally &amp; G - hosts of the social series Backseat Driver, and the Leave a Message podcast</li></ul>Reviews from Readers ¿¿ "Such a beautiful and emotional story about friendship, growing up and finding your place in the world" "Quite literally everyone needs to experience this book!" "I'm genuinely obsessed. I feel like this book healed parts of sixteen-year-old me. A masterpiece!"&nbsp; "This is the kind of book I WISH my eighteen-year-old self could have read. So special. So important." "So relatable in so many ways - validating, refreshing." &nbsp;*Texts We Never Sent was a TCM YA paperback #1 09/06/2026

The bestselling coming-of-age debut

Texts We Never Sent

Routledge Research in Human Rights Law

Business and Human Rights in Africa raises interesting questions about the legitimacy and long-term viability of the business and human rights agenda in Africa, and in developing countries more generally. It explores the key issues for business and human rights in Africa and asks how and to what extent are the UN Guiding Principles changing the law and policy in Africa or the behavior of businesses operating in the continent? The book examines both the international and regional legal and policy initiatives on business and human rights in Africa and how these initiatives are being implemented in selected countries.

One of the most significant debates in international human rights law and in international law generally in the 21st century is about the responsibility of businesses for human rights in their areas of influence. The last decade witnessed significant, arguably monumental, development in global norms pertaining to the human rights obligation of businesses. Of particular significance is the emergence of a distinct business and human rights agenda driven by two normative instruments: the 2008 Protect, Respect and Remedy: a Framework for Business and Human Rights and the 2011 UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.Business and Human Rights in Africa raises interesting questions about the legitimacy and long-term viability of the business and human rights agenda in Africa, and in developing countries more generally. It explores the key issues for business and human rights in Africa and asks how and to what extent are the UN Guiding Principles changing the law and policy in Africa or the behavior of businesses operating in the continent? The book examines both the international and regional legal and policy initiatives on business and human rights in Africa and how these initiatives are being implemented in selected countries. Focusing in part on the extractive industry it consider the industry standards and best practices as well as the challenges the industry still faces in order to avoid human rights abuses. The book examines and evaluates emerging practices designed to minimize, manage, or mitigate corporate impact on human rights in Africa. It looks at the role of national and regional courts in Africa in ensuring accountability of businesses in Africa as well as considering the possible role for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in realizing accountability.

History, Politics, Context, and Emerging Trends

Business And Human Rights in Africa

Winner of the Margaret Mallett Award 2026 Follow a little boy's friendship and journey with one tree, in this powerful and beautiful love letter to nature. From master wordsmith, Benjamin Zephaniah, comes a breathtaking new poem and story showing how trees offer us the perspective and connection to nature we crave in our daily lives. The final scene is an honest representation of the devastating effects of deforestation and urban development, encouraging all of us, everywhere, to 'leave the trees, please'. With resplendent illustrations from bestselling Melissa Castrillón, this book is both magnificent and timely. Also available in hardback.

Leave the Trees, Please

An inspiring, candid memoir of leadership in times of adversity—by the former CEO of Disney and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ride of a Lifetime Robert Iger was less than a year into his retirement when he got an urgent phone call from the chair of the Disney board: Would he be willing to return to his job as CEO? Finances were shaky, leadership was flagging, morale was dangerously low, and the brand was tarnished. They needed him back. It wasn’t going to be easy this time around. The entertainment industry was facing existential threats: movie theaters had suffered in the pandemic, traditional TV was fading, and audiences were moving, at alarming speed, toward streaming platforms and short-form content. It was harder to deliver profit, let alone growth. Legacy media everywhere was being split up, getting swallowed by other companies, or simply running itself into the ground. When Iger agreed to return, he did so with one goal in mind: to put the failed succession behind him and put Disney back on firm footing. To survive, the company—and Iger himself—would have to become more resilient, innovative, and, above all, creative. Iger would also have to learn to be a new kind of leader, and he would be challenged in ways he never imagined. How do you lead through periods of adversity? How do you regain the trust of employees, customers, and shareholders? Iger would have to develop a new playbook, for a new era, and he would make his share of mistakes along the way. One Last Time is the story of the sometimes bumpy, never boring journey to reconnect a great company to its core values, while building a new, lasting foundation in a highly disruptive and rapidly changing world.

An inspiring, candid memoir of leadership in times of adversity—by the former CEO of Disney and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ride of a Lifetime Robert Iger was less than a year into his retirement when he got an urgent phone call from the chair of the Disney board: Would he be willing to return to his job as CEO? Finances were shaky, leadership was flagging, morale was dangerously low, and the brand was tarnished. They needed him back. It wasn’t going to be easy this time around. The entertainment industry was facing existential threats: movie theaters had suffered in the pandemic, traditional TV was fading, and audiences were moving, at alarming speed, toward streaming platforms and short-form content. It was harder to deliver profit, let alone growth. Legacy media everywhere was being split up, getting swallowed by other companies, or simply running itself into the ground. When Iger agreed to return, he did so with one goal in mind: to put the failed succession behind him and put Disney back on firm footing. To survive, the company—and Iger himself—would have to become more resilient, innovative, and, above all, creative. Iger would also have to learn to be a new kind of leader, and he would be challenged in ways he never imagined. How do you lead through periods of adversity? How do you regain the trust of employees, customers, and shareholders? Iger would have to develop a new playbook, for a new era, and he would make his share of mistakes along the way. One Last Time is the story of the sometimes bumpy, never boring journey to reconnect a great company to its core values, while building a new, lasting foundation in a highly disruptive and rapidly changing world.

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Studies in Private International Law

This groundbreaking book offers an in-depth exploration of the complex and evolving landscape of the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments across Africa. Covering more than 26 jurisdictions, it spans a remarkable diversity of linguistic traditions (including English, French, Arabic, and Portuguese), religious contexts (such as Christian-majority and Muslim-majority countries), and legal systems (ranging from common law and civil law to mixed jurisdictions). As the first comprehensive study of its kind, the book examines national procedures, legal regimes, and institutional frameworks, combining theoretical insights with practical analysis. It sheds light on the multifaceted challenges that arise in cross-border civil and commercial litigation and reflects on the prospects for legal harmonization and reform within the continent. Drawing on the most up-to-date case law and legislative developments, both domestic and regional, the book offers a unique and timely contribution to understanding the mechanisms-current and emerging-that govern the movement of judgments across African borders. A practical guide and indispensable reference for practitioners, academics, judges, students, and policy makers alike, this invaluable book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of foreign judgments recognition and enforcement in Africa, with all its intricacies and complexities.

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Africa

The second book in a veggie-tastic new series! Our vegetarian dino hero is back to foil a dangerous pterodactyl - another action-packed tale from an award winning, bestselling author, illustrated exquisitely.

Tyrannosaurus Veg and Titan Pterodactyl

A CALIBA GOLDEN POPPY AWARD WINNER“Few Blue Skies is another captivating, powerful, and beautiful novel from Carolina Ixta. Every sentence will break your heart and fill you with hope at the same time. Readers will be inspired to seek out the truth and stand up strong for their communities against the devastation caused by corporations and those who abuse their power.” —Tiffany Jewel, #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorThis award-winning novel weaves a tender story about love and hope, following a teen as she works to protect her family and community from a major corporation taking over her town. Available in paperback!Paloma Vistamontes is heartbroken. A year ago, her ex-boyfriend, Julio Ramos, broke up with her after his father’s death, a tragedy that drove Paloma and him apart. Ever since then, the mountains have felt flatter, the sky farther away.Now, her hometown of San Fermín, a place where honest people work on farms and in factories, is in danger. Selva, a massive e-commerce conglomerate, threatens to open one of their warehouses beside her high school.This isn’t the first time they’ve done this. Since Selva arrived, they’ve opened warehouses everywhere where there used to be green spaces. Because of them, the air pollution is so bad that school is often canceled. Many people, including Paloma’s ever-practical Ma, want to leave.But Paloma wants nothing more than to stay. Because when the smog clears, there is still hope. That hope drives Paloma to reconnect with Julio to expose and challenge the dangers that Selva introduces to communities like their own.Can they stop Selva from destroying everything they know? Is there still a chance for their budding romance?

A CALIBA GOLDEN POPPY AWARD WINNER“Few Blue Skies is another captivating, powerful, and beautiful novel from Carolina Ixta. Every sentence will break your heart and fill you with hope at the same time. Readers will be inspired to seek out the truth and stand up strong for their communities against the devastation caused by corporations and those who abuse their power.” —Tiffany Jewel, #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorThis award-winning novel weaves a tender story about love and hope, following a teen as she works to protect her family and community from a major corporation taking over her town. Available in paperback!Paloma Vistamontes is heartbroken. A year ago, her ex-boyfriend, Julio Ramos, broke up with her after his father’s death, a tragedy that drove Paloma and him apart. Ever since then, the mountains have felt flatter, the sky farther away.Now, her hometown of San Fermín, a place where honest people work on farms and in factories, is in danger. Selva, a massive e-commerce conglomerate, threatens to open one of their warehouses beside her high school.This isn’t the first time they’ve done this. Since Selva arrived, they’ve opened warehouses everywhere where there used to be green spaces. Because of them, the air pollution is so bad that school is often canceled. Many people, including Paloma’s ever-practical Ma, want to leave.But Paloma wants nothing more than to stay. Because when the smog clears, there is still hope. That hope drives Paloma to reconnect with Julio to expose and challenge the dangers that Selva introduces to communities like their own.Can they stop Selva from destroying everything they know? Is there still a chance for their budding romance?

Few Blue Skies

Religionswissenschaft

Religiöse Minderheiten und religiöse Mehrheiten lassen sich nicht durch Größe oder Merkmale kategorisieren, sondern werden durch Zuschreibungen bestimmt. Die Beiträger*innen fokussieren auf diese Zuschreibungen und die dadurch entstehenden Minderheiten-Mehrheiten-Konstellationen. Mit Blick auf plurale Gesellschaften der Gegenwart analysieren sie, was religiöse Minderheiten und Mehrheiten ausmacht, in welchem Verhältnis sie zueinander stehen und welche Folgen diskursive Bezugnahmen, Eigen- und Fremdbezeichnungen sowie Ein- und Ausschlüsse für die Selbstwahrnehmung, Konstituierung, Positionierung und Kommunikation religiöser Minderheiten haben.

Zuschreibungspraktiken in pluralen Gesellschaften

Religiöse Minderheiten - religiöse Mehrheiten

Reincarnated as a Sword (Manga)

MAY THE BEST CHEF WIN! It’s Theraclede the Berserker versus Steelclaw Colbert as Colbert comes to the rescue of the Crimson Maidens! Meanwhile, sparks of a conspiracy involving the Evil One spread through Bulbola as the Cook King Contest reaches its climax. Will Fran be able to protect the Black Tail while also cutting through the darkness?!

MAY THE BEST CHEF WIN! It’s Theraclede the Berserker versus Steelclaw Colbert as Colbert comes to the rescue of the Crimson Maidens! Meanwhile, sparks of a conspiracy involving the Evil One spread through Bulbola as the Cook King Contest reaches its climax. Will Fran be able to protect the Black Tail while also cutting through the darkness?!

Reincarnated as a Sword (Manga) Vol. 16

The Secrets of Wild Hill

Two stables, two families and a feud that goes back generations. Can Lottie heal the wounds from the past and save Wild Hill? "A fantastic story, full of deep family secrets and all the details on horse care and showing that readers will love" - Holly Webb The first story in an exciting equine saga. Lottie Manderson is passionate about horse riding. Deliberately failing the exam to go to a new school, she plans to spend all her free time with her sturdy, feisty and much-adored pony, Patch. But even with the help of her grandmother, Lottie has a battle on her hands. And when Granny convinces Lottie to skip school and go to the Badminton Grassroots event, it's no surprise that her parents are really angry. But by now, a spark has ignited in Lottie's heart and it sets her on a path to pursue her dream of eventing. Meanwhile, when Lottie's grandad has an accident, it's clear that the yard at Wild Hill is facing financial disaster. And even Lottie's brother - a talented horseman - appears to be quite happy to let it fall apart so they can sell up. It seems that the only person Lottie can really talk to is Felix, the quiet, rich boy from the stables behind the high fence. But whose side is he on and can she even trust him knowing he's the grandson of her family's worst enemy? "It has echoes of all the classic horse stories I loved but with a wonderful modern twist!"- Catherine Bruton More brilliant books by the author: <li>The Horse Who Came Home</li> <li>The Horse Who Danced</li> <li>Sunshine Stables series</li> <li>A Pony Called Secret series</li> <li>The Palomino Pony series</li>

The Secrets of Wild Hill: Lottie's Dream

You've Got This, Little Pangolin

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