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Spy School British Invasion: Spy School; Spy Camp; Evil Spy School; Spy Ski School; Spy School Secret Service; Spy School Goes South; Spy School British Invasion (Spy School)
by Stuart GibbsIn the seventh book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley is finally going to take SPYDER down, once and for all.Stranded in Mexico after nearly capturing the leaders of SPYDER, thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley desperately needs a shower. But even more so, he and his spy school friends need to come up with a new plan to defeat their enemies; their only clue a key that opens…something. The mission: Go rogue from the CIA, join up with the British MI6 to locate the leader of SPYDER, the enigmatic Mr. E, and bring down the evil organization once and for all. Only it won&’t be easy. They&’ll have to deal with rival evil splinter factions, devious double-crosses, and learning to drive on the opposite side of the road. But they have no other choice: this is their last chance to crack the code on SPYDER.
The Hidden Girl and Other Stories
by Ken LiuIncludes stories featured in Pantheon—now an animated series on AMC+ &“I know this is going to sound hyperbolic, but when I&’m reading Ken Liu&’s stories, I feel like I&’m reading a once-in-a-generation talent. I&’m in awe.&” —Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author &“Captivating.&” —BuzzFeed &“Extraordinary.&” —The Washington Post &“Brilliant.&” —The Chicago Tribune With the release of The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories, Ken Liu&’s short fiction has resonated with a generation of readers.From stories about time-traveling assassins, to Black Mirror-esque tales of cryptocurrency and internet trolling, to heartbreaking narratives of parent-child relationships, The Hidden Girl and Other Stories is a far-reaching work that explores topical themes from the present and a visionary look at humanity&’s future. This collection includes a selection of Liu&’s speculative fiction stories over the past five years—seventeen of his best—plus a new novelette. In addition, it also features an excerpt from The Veiled Throne, the third book in Liu&’s epic fantasy series The Dandelion Dynasty. Stories include: Ghost Days; Maxwell's Demon; The Reborn; Thoughts and Prayers; Byzantine Empathy; The Gods Will Not Be Chained; Staying Behind; Real Artists; The Gods Will Not Be Slain; Altogether Elsewhere, Vast Herds of Reindeer; The Gods Have Not Died in Vain; Memories of My Mother; Dispatches from the Cradle: The Hermit—Forty-Eight Hours in the Sea of Massachusetts; Grey Rabbit, Crimson Mare, Coal Leopard; A Chase Beyond the Storms (an excerpt from The Veiled Throne, Book 3 of the Dandelion Dynasty); The Hidden Girl; Seven Birthdays; The Message; Cutting
Emma of 83rd Street (For the Love of Austen #1)
by Audrey Bellezza Emily HardingIn this witty and romantic debut novel, Jane Austen&’s Emma meets the misadventures of Manhattan&’s modern dating scene as two lifelong friends discover that, in the search for love, you sometimes don&’t have to look any further than your own backyard—perfect for fans of Bridget Jones&’s Diary and Clueless.Beautiful, clever, and rich, Emma Woodhouse has lived twenty-three years in her tight-knit Upper East Side neighborhood with very little to distress or vex her…that is, until her budding matchmaking hobby results in her sister&’s marriage—and subsequent move downtown. Now, with her sister gone and all her friends traveling abroad, Emma must start her final year of grad school grappling with an entirely new emotion: boredom. So when she meets Nadine, a wide-eyed Ohio transplant with a heart of gold and drugstore blonde highlights to match, Emma not only sees a potential new friend but a new project. If only her overbearing neighbor George Knightley would get out of her way. Handsome, smart, and successful, the only thing that frustrates Knightley more than a corked whiskey is his childhood friend, Emma. Whether it&’s her shopping sprees between classes or her revolving door of ill-conceived hobbies, he is only too happy to lecture her on all the finer points of adulthood she&’s so hell-bent on ignoring. But despite his gripes—and much to his own chagrin—Knightley can&’t help but notice that the girl next door is a woman now…one who he suddenly can&’t get out of his head. As Emma&’s best laid plans collide with everyone from hipster baristas to meddling family members to flaky playboy millionaires, these two friends slowly realize their need to always be right has been usurped by a new need entirely, and it&’s not long before they discover that even the most familiar stories still have some surprises.
Blood Lines (Scott Brodie & Maggie Taylor Series #2)
by Nelson DeMille Alex DeMilleIn this &“highly entertaining&” New York Times bestseller from Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille, Army CID Special Agents Brodie and Taylor &“are the modern warriors the world needs&” (Bookreporter), and they&’re on the hunt for the cold-blooded murderer of one of their fellow agents.Army Criminal Investigation Agents Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor have been separated for five months following their last assignment, a dangerous mission in Venezuela to locate and detain an infamous Army deserter. Now, in Berlin, they are reunited and tasked with investigating the murder of one of their own: CID Special Agent Harry Vance of the 5th MP Battalion, an accomplished counterterrorism agent who had been stationed in western Germany, and whose body was discovered in a city park in the heart of Berlin&’s Arab refugee community. The authorities suspect this is an act of Islamic terrorism, but Brodie and Taylor soon believe there is more to this case. The reason for Vance&’s presence in Berlin is unknown, and as Brodie and Taylor work to discover what the murder victim was doing in the days and weeks preceding his death, they become immersed in the many conflicts and contradictions of modern Germany—the Arab refugee crisis, the dark legacy of the Cold War and the Stasi secret police, and the imminent threats of a rising neo-Nazi movement. At the same time, they are butting heads with the authorities—both German and American—and facing a possible threat from American intelligence agents who fear that Brodie and Taylor might have learned too much about US clandestine operations during their mission in Venezuela. Ultimately, Brodie and Taylor realize that the murder of Harry Vance was merely the prelude to a much more sinister future event—unless they can unravel the mystery in time to stop it. This gripping series from legendary author Nelson DeMille and his son Alex DeMille concludes with The Tin Men, a high-tech, high-stakes finale, available to pre-order now.
Trial by Fire: A Novel of Suspense (Ali Reynolds Series #5)
by J.A. JanceNew York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance’s sleuth Ali Reynolds is back for another thrilling adventure as she strives to grant a dying woman’s last request—to find the people who nearly killed her.Ali Reynolds is back in the thick of it in the latest adventure in the New York Times bestselling suspense series. Taking on a media relations position with the Yavapai County Police Department, Ali puts her reporting (and crime solving) skills to good use—and her first time out on the job, it’s trial by fire...When a subdivision-in-the-making goes up in flames, everyone hopes that the unfinished, unoccupied homes will yield no victims. But one woman is found barely alive and burned beyond recognition. She is taken to the ER, where for months she lies in a medically induced coma, unclaimed and unidentified. When she finally emerges from her coma, the life she awakens to is bleak and lonely. Badly disfigured and with no clue as to who she is or where she came from, she is brought to the nuns at a Sisters of Providence Convent. At the convent, she is nursed and cared for. But before she can begin her painful and difficult recovery, Jane Doe is diagnosed with a hopeless and swift-moving cancer. Now with sudden desperation, there are two things she must find out. Ali Reynolds is called upon to grant this dying woman’s final wishes—to find the people who saved her life, and the people who tried to kill her.
The Boy Who Was Saved By Jazz
by Tom Bentley-FisherRobert lost his father before he’d even been born, and was quickly abandoned by his young mother to be raised by his grandparents in small-town Saskatchewan. In another sense, though, Robert never lost his father, whose ghostly presence lingers in the young boy’s life over the years by means of spectral “advice letters” on how to be a man. When Robert finds an old pump organ in a derelict farmhouse, he discovers a deep love of and talent for performing music. He also begins to discover secrets from his past, including his grandfather’s Communist ties, and the familial cover-up of his father’s sudden death. Along the way, Robert embraces his budding bisexuality, discovers his Métis identity and harnesses the power of his wild imagination. Recalling the work of Jamie Fitzpatrick and Greg Rhyno, The Boy Who Was Saved By Jazz is a coming-of-age story and meditation on belonging.
Infinite Vision: How Aravind Became the World's Greatest Business Case for Compassion
by Suchitra Shenoy Pavithra MehtaWhen a crippling disease shattered his lifelong ambition, Dr. V (Venkataswamy) chose an impossible new dream: to cure the world of blindness. The tiny clinic he founded in India defied conventional business logic and is now the largest provider of eye care on the planet. At Aravind, patients choose whether to pay or not. Millions are treated for free, yet the organization remains stunningly self-reliant. Serving everyone from penniless farmers to the president, it delivers world-class outcomes at less than a hundredth of what similar services cost in advanced nations. Its model is emulated by organizations everywhere from Rwanda to San Francisco. Infinite Vision uncovers the radical principles behind Aravind’s baffling success. Charged with profound insights and stories, it draws readers to the heart of Dr. V’s selfless vision, proving how choices that seem quixotic can, when executed with compassion and integrity, yield incredible results—results that can light the eyes of millions.
The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating a Caring Economics (Bk. Currents Ser.)
by Riane EislerAdam Smith's The Wealth of Nations provided the first, most influential and lasting explanation of the workings of modern economics. But with his focus on "the market" as the best mechanism for producing and distributing the necessities of life, Smith's concepts only told part of the story, leading to flawed economic models that devalue activities that fall outside of the market's parameters of buying and selling. The real wealth of nations, Riane Eisler argues, is not merely financial, but includes the contributions of people and our natural environment. Here, Eisler goes beyond the market to reexamine economics from a larger perspective--and shows that we must give visibility and value to the socially and economically essential work of caring for people and the planet if we are to meet the enormous challenges we are facing. Eisler proposes a new "caring economics" that takes into account the full spectrum of economic activities--from the life--sustaining activities of the household, to the life-enriching activities of caregivers and communities, to the life-supporting processes of nature. She shows how our values are distorted by the economic double standard that devalues anything stereotypically associated with women and femininity; reveals how current economic models are based on a deep-seated culture of domination; and shows how human needs would be better served by economic models based on caring. Most importantly, she provides practical proposals for new economic inventions--new measures, policies, rules, and practices--to bring about a caring economics that fulfills human needs. Like her classic The Chalice and the Blade, The Real Wealth of Nations is a bold and insightful look at how to create a society in which each of us can achieve the full measure of our humanity.
Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice
by Sharan B. Merriam Laura L. Bierema Monica FedeliA freshly updated and science-based guide for contemporary adult educators In the newly revised second edition of Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice, a team of veteran adult educators delivers an authoritative guide to adult education that is solidly grounded in theory and research while remaining concise and practice oriented. Each chapter is infused with practical applications for instruction you can implement immediately to improve concrete learning outcomes. The authors cover a variety of topics, including adult learning in the contemporary world, traditional learning theories, andragogy, motivation and learning, and more. Readers will also find: Explorations of the brain and cognitive functioning as it applies to adult learners How to adapt and improve the adult learning experience in the digital age Learning and reflection activities integrated throughout each chapter Perfect for master's-level students and practitioners alike, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is the up-to-date and practical adult education resource that you've been waiting for.
Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
by Janet B. Van Dyke Chris ZinkComprehensive reference on all aspects of sports medicine and rehabilitation in dogs, presenting the latest research through a clinical approach Grounded in the latest scientific literature, Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Third Edition, presents the state of the art in sports medicine and rehabilitation in dogs, offering practical advice and strategies for examining, treating, and managing canine athletes, working dogs, and companion dogs. The book features more than 500 clinical photographs, radiographs, and line drawings throughout to demonstrate key concepts. New chapters in this revised and updated Third Edition, including the work of 34 new authors, discuss the multimodal approach to managing osteoarthritis, interventional pain management, assistive devices, newly recognized issues specific to working dogs such as police and assistance dogs, the current status of the business of sports medicine and rehabilitation, and more. Chapters from the previous edition have been extensively revised to reflect the latest science. Written by 57 leading international experts in the field, including 34 new authors, Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation explores: Locomotion and athletic performance, musculoskeletal structure and physiology, the role of nutrition in performance and rehabilitation, and imaging in canine sports medicineManual therapy, physical modalities, therapeutic exercise, aquatic therapy, and conditioning and retrainingAssistive devices, orthotics, prosthetics, biological therapiesInterdisciplinary collaboration, acupuncture, spinal manipulation, and rehabilitation options for geriatric patientsVeterinary diagnosis and treatment and evaluation and rehabilitation for disorders of the thoracic limb, pelvic limb, spine, and neurologic system Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation is an essential reference for veterinarians, physical therapists, veterinary technicians, and anyone interested in working with canine athletes or offering rehabilitation therapy in their practice, including sports medicine specialists and dog handlers.
Functionalized Nanomaterials for Electronic and Optoelectronic Devices: Design, Fabrications and Applications
by Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain Kalim Deshmukh Gopal Rawat Gautam PatelThe book gives invaluable insights and expertise from leading researchers on the latest advancements, challenges, and applications of functionalized nanomaterials. Functionalized Nanomaterials for Electronic and Optoelectronic Devices: Design, Fabrications and Applications examines the current state-of-the-art, recent progress, new challenges, and future perspectives of functionalized nanomaterials in high-performance electronic and optoelectronic device applications. The book focuses on the synthesis strategies, functionalization methods, characterizations, properties, and applications of functionalized nanomaterials in various electronic and optoelectronic devices and the essential criteria in each specified field. The physicochemical, optical, electrical, magnetic, electronic, and surface properties of functionalized nanomaterials are also discussed in detail. Additionally, the book discusses reliability, ethical and legal issues, environmental and health impact, and commercialization aspects of functionalized nanomaterials, as well as essential criteria in each specified field. This curated selection of topics and expert contributions from across the globe make this book an outstanding reference source for anyone involved in the field of functionalized nanomaterials-based electronic and optoelectronic devices. The book gives a comprehensive summary of recent advancements and key technical research accomplishments in the area of electronic/optoelectronic device applications of functionalized nanomaterials. Functionalized Nanomaterials for Electronic and Optoelectronic Devices serves as a one-stop reference for important research in this innovative research field. Readers will find this volume: Explores technological advances, recent trends, and various applications of functionalized nanomaterials; Provides state-of-the-art knowledge on synthesis, processing, properties, and characterization of functionalized nanomaterials; Presents fundamental knowledge and an extensive review on functionalized nanomaterials, especially those designed for electronic device applications; Summarizes key challenges, future perspectives, reliability, and commercialization aspects of functionalized nanomaterials in various electronic devices. Audience This book will be a very valuable reference source for research scholars, graduate students (primarily in the field of materials science and engineering, nanomaterials and nanotechnology) and industry engineers working in the field of functionalized nanomaterials for electronic applications.
Scaling Innovation: How Smart Companies Architect Profitable Growth
by Madhavan Ramanujam Eddie HartmanYou've built a great product—now what? The brutal truth: most startups and scale-ups don't fail because of bad products. They fail because they never figure out how to grow fast—and profitably. Some chase market share at all costs, burning cash on customers who won't pay enough to sustain the business. Others over-monetize too soon, pushing away the customers they need to reach scale. Still others obsess over customer loyalty, missing larger markets and monetization potential. And then there are those who assume a great product will sell itself, only to realize too late that pricing, packaging, positioning and value selling matter just as much. The true winners take a different approach. They adopt a Profitable Growth Mindset, refusing to choose between market expansion and monetization—instead, they dominate both. Instead of relying on instinct or momentum, they architect growth with precision, making every move count towards building enduring value. In this highly-anticipated sequel to Monetizing Innovation, Madhavan Ramanujam and Eddie Hartman unveil a battle-tested playbook for architecting profitable growth. Drawing from their experience advising over 400 companies—including 50+ unicorns—the authors dissect both legendary successes and costly failures. Packed with real-world case studies, hard-hitting insights, and nine breakthrough strategies, Scaling Innovation reveals how founders, executives, and investors need to navigate the critical transition from product-market fit to building an enduring, high-value business. If you want to scale smartly, outmaneuver competition, and unlock exponential revenue, this book will show you how. Inside, You'll Learn: Why the “single-engine strategy” dooms so many businesses—and how to avoid it How to create outcome and usage-based monetization models The secrets to mastering value messaging—and getting customers to pay what you're worth Mastering sales negotiations—“give and get” strategies to close faster, better and more often How to stop churn before it happens, maximize upsells, and handle price increases with confidence The essential tactics for balancing market share and wallet share—without losing momentum If Monetizing Innovation taught you how to build a great product, Scaling Innovation will teach you how to build a great business—one that thrives, scales, and creates real enterprise value. Read it. Apply it. Build something that lasts.
Navigating Behavior Change: Strategies to Minimize Challenging Behaviors in Your Classroom
by Amanda Wilson Danielle LindquistA master class in preventing challenging student behavior with confidence Navigating Behavior Change is a book for all the teachers and school professionals who struggle with the constant cycle of reacting to student behavior. This guide outlines universal practices which should be in place within every classroom to prevent challenging behaviors before they start. When students are focused and ready to learn, educators can do the important work of teaching. In this book, school psychologist Amanda Wilson and special educator Danielle Lindquist help you build your skill set, so you can create an environment where students are regulated and motivated to learn. Inside, you'll find a comprehensive framework of components that you can implement in any K-12 classroom to prevent challenging behaviors and increase student engagement. Understand the influence of executive functions, missing skills, and motivation on student behavior Learn the core components of classroom management, including class structure and high-leverage instructional practices Effectively and meaningfully embed reinforcement to increase student motivation Learn how to effectively respond to challenging behaviors to assist students in de-escalating and re-engaging Manage your classroom in a trauma-informed way that maintains student dignity This book will help K-12 teachers, special education teachers, school counselors, and other service providers, instructional coaches, and administrators of students with behavior challenges. Take a proactive approach to behavior and help students so you can spend more time teaching and they can spend more time learning.
Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses: A Clinical Approach
by Lori AspreaUpdated anatomy guide for veterinary practitioners and students with case studies, detailed dissection images, and review questions The Second Edition of Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is a comprehensive guide to veterinary anatomy and physiology applicable to clinical practice, with case studies, detailed dissection images, review question, and supporting drawings, tables, and diagrams often overlooked in many comparable lab manuals available. This new edition consists of twenty-six chapters. It has been reorganized to provide a better flow of chapters and includes new chapters on special senses and sensory physiology as well as extended coverage of feline species. The book has also been updated with relevant diseases in each physiology chapter, more detailed and frequent images, more added online images, and additional study materials for students. In Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, readers will find: Matching materials for the physiologic functions of the systems dissected, labeled, and observed to combine both didactic and psychomotor learning conceptsInformation on skeletal, joint, cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscle anatomy as well as the anatomy of the nervous, endocrine, digestive, reproductive, and urinary systemsDiscussion on cells and immunity, functions of common integument, osteology, physiology of joints and muscles, neurophysiology, and renal physiologyDetails pertaining to both mammal and non-mammal species such as aviansNew, detailed case studies and critical thinking questions The updated edition of Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is an essential reference for veterinary technicians and nursing students seeking clear guidance on the subject.
Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills for Support Personnel
by National Volunteer Fire CouncilThe Jones & Bartlett Learning Public Safety Group, in partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), are pleased to present the first edition of Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills for Support Personnel. This groundbreaking resource meets and exceeds the job performance requirements (JPRs) in Chapter 5: Support Person (NFPA 1001) of NFPA 1010, Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters, 2024 Edition.Chapter 5: Support Person (NFPA 1001) in NFPA 1010 is a new chapter within the standard. A support person is defined as a fire department member who is not trained to the Firefighter I level, but assists by performing duties in environments that are not hazardous. These duties can include assisting with communications, identifying hazardous environments, connecting a pumper to a water supply, opening and closing fire hydrants, operating emergency scene lighting, refilling SCBA air cylinders, and cleaning and checking equipment and tools. As part of the standard consolidation initiative of NFPA, multiple standards that cover firefighter, fire apparatus driver/operator, airport firefighter, and marine firefighting training have been combined into a single document.NFPA 1010, Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters, 2024 Edition, was issued by the NFPA Standards Council on December 21, 2023, with an effective date of January 10, 2024. NFPA 1010 represents a consolidation and revision of the following stand-alone standards:NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2019 EditionNFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator Professional Qualifications, 2017 EditionNFPA 1003, Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2019 EditionNFPA 1005, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Marine Fire Fighting for Land-Based Fire Fighters, 2019 EditionFundamentals of Firefighter Skills for Support Personnel features includea single, complete curriculum solution that supports both students and instructorsone access code that unlocks digital components to complement the print resourcehigh-quality student resources for every type of learner: a textbook, eBook, audiobook, lecture outlines, skill drill slides, and flashcards to reinforce key concepts and enable learning on the go Table of ContentsChapter 1 The Fire Service Chapter 2 Firefighter Health and Safety Chapter 3 Personal Protective Equipment Chapter 4 Fire Service Communications Chapter 5 Fire Behavior Chapter 6 Portable Fire Extinguishers Chapter 7 Firefighter Tools and Equipment Chapter 8 Ropes and Knots Chapter 9 Water Supply Systems Chapter 10 Fire Hose Chapter 11 Supply Line and Attack Line Evolutions Chapter 12 Hazardous Materials Regulations, Standards, and Laws Chapter 13 Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards Appendix A: NFPA 1010 and NFPA 470 Correlation Grids for Support Person Appendix B: Emergency Medical Care See our article "The Next Era of Firefighting: How Volunteer Firefighting Is Changing" © 2026 | 250 pages
Fearless: A Bestselling Saga Of Empowerment And Family Drama
by Fern MichaelsWeaving a thread of suspense into her trademark powerful storytelling, #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels delivers a compelling new novel about a woman who learns that her new life may not be all it appears . . . Anna Campbell is ready to take her first tentative steps back into the world after widowhood. On a singles cruise, she meets divorced professor Ryan Robertson, and the sparks between them are undeniable. Back home in West Texas, Anna and Ryan continue their romance, and Anna decides it&’s time for their families to meet. But the idyllic relationships Anna is hoping for are quickly thrown into doubt. Ryan and his children are more complicated than they seem. And as the situation grows more desperate, Anna must reach deep within and draw on all her courage and self-reliance to fight for the family and home she deserves . . .
There'll Be Shell to Pay (A Haunted Shell Shop Mystery)
by Molly MacRaeWhen she&’s not selling seashells by the North Carolina seashore from her shell shop, Maureen Nash is a crime-solving sleuth with a ghost pirate for a supernatural sidekick . . .Maureen is still getting used to life on Ocracoke Island, learning how to play the &“shell game&” of her business—and ghost whispering with the spirit of Emrys Lloyd, the eighteenth-century Welsh pirate who haunts her shop, The Moon Shell. The spectral buccaneer has unburied a treasure hidden in the shop&’s attic that turns out to be antique shell art stolen from Maureen&’s late husband&’s family years ago.Victor &“Shelly&” Sullivan and his wife Lenrose visit the shop and specifically inquire about these rare items. Not only is it suspicious that this shell collector should arrive around the time Maureen found the art, but Emrys insists that Sullivan&’s wife is an imposter because Lenrose is dead. A woman&’s corpse the police have been unable to identify was discovered by the Fig Ladies, a group who formed an online fig appreciation society. They&’re meeting on Ocracoke for the first time in person and count Lenrose among their number, so the woman can&’t possibly be dead.But Lenrose&’s behavior doesn&’t quite match the person the Fig Ladies interacted with online. Now, Maureen and Emrys—with assistance from the Fig Ladies—must prove the real Lenrose is dead and unmask her mysterious pretender before a desperate murderer strikes again . . .
Vice and Virtue (A Layla Virtue Mystery)
by Libby KleinLayla Virtue, a blue-haired, 30-something recovering alcoholic and former cop is trying to reinvent herself as a musician—between AA meetings, dodging eccentric neighbors at her trailer park, and reconnecting with her mysterious dad—in this unforgettable new mystery brimming with hilarity and heart for readers of Margot Douaihy, Jane Pek, and Darynda Jones. Layla is taking her new life one day at a time from the Lake Pinecrest Trailer Park she now calls home. Being alone is how she likes it. Simple. Uncomplicated. Though try telling that to the group of local ladies who are in relentless pursuit of Layla as their new BFF, determined to make her join them for coffee and donuts. Meanwhile, since her first career ended in a literal explosion, Layla&’s trying to eke out a living as a rock musician. It&’s not easy competing against garage bands who work for tacos and create their music on a computer, while all she has is an electric guitar and leather-ish pants. But Layla isn&’t in a position to turn down any gig. Which is why she&’s at an 8-year-old&’s birthday party, watching as Chuckles the Clown takes a bow under the balloon animals. No one expects it will be his last . . . Who would want to kill a clown—and why? Layla and her unshakable posse are suddenly embroiled in the seedy underbelly of the upper-class world of second wives and trust fund kids, determined to uncover what magnetic hold a pudgy, balding clown had over women who seem to have everything they could ever want. Then again, Layla knows full well that people are rarely quite what they seem—herself included . . .
Storm of Secrets and Sorrow (The Legacy)
by Melissa K. RoehrichIn a world created for the descendants of gods where the Fae are born to serve, a woman bound to the Heir of Death fights fate and desire in book 2 of bestselling Booktok sensation Melissa K. Roehrich&’s contemporary dark romantasy Legacy Series for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Amber V. Nicole, Kaylie Smith, and Rebecca Yarros.A choice to make. Tessalyn Ausra&’s fate has always been out of her hands. Still bonded to the Heir of Endings, she now finds herself with more control than ever before. Everyone wants something from her, and she must choose a side. But in a realm full of villains, she trusts no one, and she has secrets of her own to keep.A plan to salvage. Control and knowledge have always been Theon St. Orcas&’ greatest weapons, but both have slipped through his fingers. Given a task by the rulers of the realm, he&’s racing against the clock to get his plans back on track. But as myths become reality, he finds himself fighting more than time in an effort to keep what&’s his or lose it all to fury.A fate to alter. Axel St. Orcas has never minded rubbing shoulders with the depraved rather than the elite. It&’s easier to hide his shame among the corrupt. But with each passing day, he risks triggering a curse and endangering those he cares for most. He&’ll sacrifice anything to keep them safe, even if that means giving up everything he is.
Learning Web Design: A Beginner's Guide to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Web Images
by Jennifer RobbinsDo you want to build web pages but have no prior experience? This friendly guide is the perfect place to start. You'll begin at square one, learning how the web and web pages work, and then steadily build from there. By the end of the book, you'll have the skills to create a simple site with multicolumn pages that adapt for mobile devices. Each chapter provides exercises to help you learn various techniques and short quizzes to make sure you understand key concepts. This thoroughly revised sixth edition is ideal for students and professionals of all backgrounds and skill levels. It's simple and clear enough for beginners yet thorough enough to be a useful reference for experienced developers keeping their skills up-to-date. Build HTML pages with text, links, images, tables, and forms Use style sheets (CSS) for formatting text, colors, backgrounds, page layout, and simple animation effects Use CSS Flexbox and Grid Layout for sophisticated and flexible page designs Learn the ins and outs of responsive web design to make web pages look great on all devices Get an introductory lesson in JavaScript programming, and use it to add functionality to web pages Understand the ways in which JavaScript has become central to the web development workflow Create and optimize web images so they'll download as quickly as possible Get to know the superpowers of the SVG format </p? The sixth edition features a completely rewritten and expanded JavaScript section written by Aaron Gustafson that provides more opportunities to practice writing code.
Tommy Douglas and the Quest for Medicare in Canada
by Gregory MarchildonHow and why was universal health coverage implemented so early in a poverty-stricken province in Canada? Why was its design so faithfully replicated in the national standards that ultimately shaped Medicare across the rest of Canada? Seeking to answer these questions, Tommy Douglas and the Quest for Medicare in Canada explores the history of universal health care through the life of Canadian politician Tommy Douglas, identifying the pivotal moments and decisions that led to the establishment of Medicare in Canada. The book traces the origins of Medicare back to the 1930s Depression and its devastating impact on the Prairie populations. Marchildon examines how Tommy Douglas and a new generation of reformers, radicalized by the Depression, prioritized socialized health care. The book reveals how, as the provincial party leader, Douglas leveraged support from both local and external allies to rapidly implement universal hospital insurance and lay the groundwork for a new health system. Despite strong opposition from physician and business lobbies, Douglas continued to pressure the government for federal cost-sharing of universal health coverage. Drawing on archival sources including speeches, television broadcasts, and cabinet documents, Tommy Douglas and the Quest for Medicare in Canada illuminates how Douglas’s vision, leadership, and coalition-building among unions were crucial to the successful establishment of Medicare in Canada.
A Pack for Winter (Cozyverse)
by Eliana LeeShe&’s resigned to being single. They&’re on a mission to change her mind.Ivy Noelle Winter is content with being a 31-year-old unbonded omega with no prospects of a pack. She adores teaching fifth grade, she has wonderful friends — and that baking show marathon isn&’t going to watch itself.Until a snowstorm and power outage traps Ivy in her classroom after hours…with three men.Rome, the new alpha music teacher.James, the flirtatious beta vet he&’s bonded to.And Logan, the town&’s grumpy alpha electrician.Their scents call to Ivy and her body answers, setting off her first-ever mini heat. When the pheromones settle, she gets a proposition beyond her wildest dreams—a chance to be a pack.But there&’s no such thing as a perfect courtship, especially when the biggest roadblock to happiness might be Ivy herself.A Pack for Winter is a standalone MMFM why choose small town romance. It is part of the Cozyverse shared universe, bringing you cozy omegaverse full of heart, heat and humor.
Occupational Safety & Health in Emergency Services 5E Revised: .
by James S. AngleDesigned for use within courses based on the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services model curriculum, Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services, Revised Fifth Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the many components of occupational safety and health for the emergency services. This updated resource provides a historical look at industrial safety and health and describes how providing a safer emergency services work environment reduces first responder deaths and injuries. It also meets the intent of NFPA 1550, Standard for Emergency Responder Health and Safety, 2024 Edition, which includes Chapter 4: Health and Safety Officer (NFPA 1521).The Revised Fifth Edition describes the qualifications and responsibilities of the Health and Safety Officer, which include monitoring safety conditions, identifying hazards, and acting to lower risks during emergencies.Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services, Revised Fifth Edition, which focuses on firefighter health and safety, describes how to stay safe and healthy in a high-risk environment and includes the following:Thorough coverage of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives with emphasis on their positive impact when implementedCase studies, review and discussion questions, and additional resources for each chapterDiscussion of NFPA standards related to safety and health, including active shooter/hostile event response (ASHER), reducing exposure to fireground toxic contaminants and decontamination procedures, and atypical stress events for first respondersDiscussion of the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) programFind everything you need for a full course of study in the print and digital package: a printed textbook, eBook, assessments, analytics, slides, and flashcards. © 2026 | 288 pages
A Companion to Doing Ethics (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy)
by Alan A. Preti Timothy A. WeidelA comprehensive guide to practicing ethics across disciplines and contexts in the 21st century In an era of rapid technological advancements and complex societal challenges, A Companion to Doing Ethics is a vital resource for understanding and navigating the multifaceted role of ethics today. Edited by Alan A. Preti and Timothy A. Weidel, this timely volume explores how ethics has evolved from traditional academic theory into a multidisciplinary practice with real-world applications. Contributions from leading scholars and professionals working in diverse fields, including healthcare, business, public policy, and education, illuminate the dynamic ways ethics is applied in modern contexts. Whether an ethicist working in a university, a member of a hospital ethics board, or a leader at an applied humanities center, the Companion is your indispensable reference and guide. In-depth chapters address a broad range of vital topics—from the role of public philosophy to the need for ethics education in shaping responsible decision making—while offering a rich, interdisciplinary perspective on the challenges and responsibilities of ethical work. Providing insights into what it means to practice ethics in today's world by those actively engaged in the field, A Companion to Doing Ethics: Explores the expanding role of ethics across academic, professional, and public contexts Highlights non-Western and global approaches to ethical practice Examines the function and impact of ethics centers and applied humanities institutions Offers insights into the integration of ethics education across diverse curricula Features multidisciplinary case studies illustrating real-world ethical applications Part of the prestigious Blackwell Companions to Philosophy series, A Companion to Doing Ethics is essential reading for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in ethics, applied philosophy, and public policy. It is also an invaluable resource for ethics center directors, healthcare ethics board members, business leaders, and educators seeking to deepen their understanding of contemporary ethical practice.