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Did you know that trains opened up the American West? That some have several locomotives? That they can go upside down? Discover for yourself these and many more amazing facts about rail transport, from the earliest steam trains to the latest technology of the high-speed trains, in this awesome book all about trains! With a cover designed to grab a child's attention (including foil, spot UV, and embossing), and an immediately engaging interior filled...
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Unlock the more straightforward side of Strangers on a Train with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith, which tells the story of two men whose lives become intertwined as a result of a chilling pact. Charles Anthony Bruno strikes up a conversation with the young architect Guy Haines and tells him that he can kill his wife, who he wants to divorce...
4) The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Girl on the Train with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, which follows Rachel, who is struggling with alcoholism, depression and the collapse of her marriage, and lives vicariously through the people she sees from her train window every morning. Events soon spiral out of control, and Rachel finds herself...
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The success of the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944 depended on thousands of troops carrying out their mission and the seamless coordination of the amphibious landings with paratrooper and glider assaults. The troops not only had to be trained up ready for their own roles, but to work alongside other troops, often coordinating activities and communicating with other troops while in unfamiliar terrain and under fire. This pocket manual brings together...
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South Asia remains one of the fastest-growing regions in the world but concerns are rising that its workforce lacks the skills and education to drive its economy into the 21st century. Providing access to quality education and skills training is now a priority of policymakers in the region. But even though government spending on education has increased significantly in recent years, it has not resulted in effective education outcomes. This report...
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