The protagonist, Betty McCloud, also known as Amanda Thornton, is drawn back into action to confront escalating unrest on an island. Despite her remarkable strength and skills, she grapples with the challenges of age as she prepares for what may be her most difficult mission yet.
Suitable for adult learners working in the international technical sector, this title features vocabulary relevant to technical applications. It provides practical speaking tasks that enable learners to use new language in hands-on contexts. It also includes survival skills, such as getting directions, changing money, and ordering food.
This photo-history of rap in Los Angeles sets out to tell the stories of LA's multiple inhabitants, providing a voice first for African Americans then, through hip-hop, for many others. Artists interviewed include: Roy Porter; The Watts Prophets; Nefertiti; Ice Cube; DJ Quik; and Eazy E.