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The Ultimate Guide to Auras: How to Read, Cleanse, and Shift Color Energy to Change Your Life
by Eileen LeeA gorgeously designed, comprehensive guide to uncovering and interpreting the unique energy fields that surround us, harnessing them for growth, healing, and shaping our realities, from aura photographer Eileen Lee. Your energy introduces you before you even speak. Our physical bodies exist within larger energy fields known as our &“auras,&” each with a unique shape, size, and frequency that reflect our individual mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual states, connecting our chakras and radiating from and through us. This complex system of electromagnetic energy acts as a prism, reflecting vibrations from our thoughts, feelings, and experiences back to us as the colors of the rainbow. Understanding the aura and its chakras and colors can provide profound insight that leads to growth, healing, and expanded possibilities. This stunningly illustrated guide unlocks the secrets to using your aura as your personal energetic blueprint through the journey of the human experience—one that you can use to mold and shape your reality.
How to Spot a Mermaid: A Field Guide to Magical Sea People
by Sarah Glenn MarshA vibrant, illustrated guide to the mermaids and sea creatures living in the oceans, rivers, and streams (yes, really!) around the world. For centuries, sailors have told tales of majestic—sometimes dangerous—creatures lurking beneath the ocean waves. Over the years, however, researchers have traced these legends to the very real world of merfolk. From yemayas and morgen to sirens, frosties, and more, this illustrated compendium of mermaids takes a deeper look at the different species swimming in seas around the world and highlights their magical abilities. Complete with interactive quizzes (e.g. "What&’s Your Mermaid Personality?") and activities/crafts (e.g. Beachcombing: Identifying Fossils; Brew Your Own Ocean Potion), this field guide will sweep you away on an underwater adventure!
Rick Steves Berlin (Rick Steves Travel Guide)
by Rick StevesMarvel at the Brandenburg Gate, climb the Reichstag's dome, and check out Checkpoint Charlie with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Berlin you'll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for exploring Berlin Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the colorful East Side Gallery and the Memorial of the Berlin Wall to cozy corner biergartens How to connect with local culture: Raise a pint with the locals and sample schnitzel, stroll through hip Prenzlauer Berg, or cruise down the Spree River Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relaxSelf-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums Detailed neighborhood maps for exploring on the go Over 400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Berlin's neighborhoods, as well as day trips to Potsdam, Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum, and Wittenberg Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Berlin.Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves Germany.
The Equity Edge: How Addressing Bias in Recruiting and Retention Drives Success
by Jenn TardyFrom a well-known consultant and speaker, a &“must-read&” (Kevin Grossman) guide to identifying the pain points along the hiring and talent-development process, where bias keeps managers and recruiters from making better decisions More than ever, companies are scrambling to diversify their workplaces. But hiring managers, HR departments, and recruiters remain largely in the dark about how to do this. The Equity Edge lays out the hurdles that face diverse groups of job seekers and employees. At each stage of the hiring and retaining process—finding, attracting, engaging, selecting, and developing talent—managers need to challenge their idea of who is qualified for a job, and potential employees need to know how to navigate the pitfalls of bias. Readers will learn about: The concept of &“underexplored biases&” we can have, from pedigree bias to competitor bias and professionalism bias The importance of having an employment brand that is separate from your corporate brand How to take into account a person&’s Lived Experience Intelligence (LEI), the diverse knowledge, skills, and abilities that they&’ve gained throughout their lifetime How to shift from an unrealistic bias-free ideal to a bias-aware model that promotes proactive acknowledgment and constructive action This book helps experts, leaders, recruiters, and job seekers make better decisions as they navigate the employment cycle.
Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter
by Larry CharlesFrom Peabody, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award-winning writer and director Larry Charles, a rollicking journey through modern American comedy, as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from his life's work. To tell Larry Charles's life story is to tell the story of modern American comedy. Over the last 40 years, few comedians have been a part of so many iconic, beloved projects. Larry was one of the original writers and producers on the first five seasons of Seinfeld, executive produced both Curb Your Enthusiasm and Entourage while directing 18 episodes of Curb, and served as the showrunner for Mad About You. His film directing credits include Borat, Bruno, and The Dictator, the comic documentory Religulous starring Bill Maher, and Masked andAnonymous, which he co-wrote with Bob Dylan who stars. In Comedy Samurai, Charles pulls back the curtain on the making of his successful projects, offering sharp, never-before-told anecdotes about Jerry Seinfeld, Sacha Baron Cohen, Bill Maher, Bob Dylan, Nic Cage, Mel Brooks, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, and Larry David, among many others. Perfect for fans of Seinfeldia and lovers of comedy in general, Larry promises to offer new insights about many of the most beloved shows, films, and actors of all time.
The History and Evolution of Homeland Security in the United States: From the Constitution through 9/11 to the Present
by Steven M. MacMartin Aida T. Silva Isabel Patricia Vázquez Rodger Lee Werner, Jr.The History and Evolution of Homeland Security in the United States provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the evolution of US Homeland Security, from its early roots to the post-9/11 era. Drawing on their extensive experience as law enforcement professionals, the authors offer a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of this critical field. Students seeking degrees – with the goal of a career – in homeland security roles need a comprehensive and foundational understanding of the history of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its predecessor agencies. This includes a detailed accounting of the elaboration of security policies and strategies as they developed in the United States, both before and after the formation of DHS, highlighting the challenges posed by both natural and human-caused threats. Beyond a historical retrospective, this book equips students with the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to assess the effectiveness of past and present homeland security initiatives. By understanding the historical context, students can better navigate the complex issues surrounding privacy, border security, critical infrastructure protection, and more. As future professionals, students need that historical perspective in order to inform their understanding of current debates and controversies surrounding homeland security. The History and Evolution of Homeland Security in the United States provides a foundational understanding to foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and decision-making – helping the reader gain a historical perspective on the Department, its components, and policies to inform future thought leaders.
Artificial Intelligence in Action: Real-World Applications and Innovations (River Publishers Series in Computing and Information Science and Technology)
by Ahmed BanafaThis comprehensive book dives deep into the current landscape of AI, exploring its fundamental principles, development challenges, potential risks, and the cutting-edge breakthroughs that are propelling it forward. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and societies worldwide through groundbreaking innovations and real-world applications. Starting with the core concepts, the book examines the various types of AI systems, generative AI models, and the complexities of machine learning. It delves into the programming languages driving AI development, data pipelines, model creation and deployment processes, while shedding light on issues like AI hallucinations and the intricate path of machine unlearning.The book then showcases the remarkable real-world applications of AI across diverse domains. From preventing job displacement and promoting environmental sustainability, to enhancing disaster response, drone technology, and even nuclear energy innovation, it highlights how AI is tackling complex challenges and driving positive change.The book also explores the double-edged nature of AI, recognizing its tremendous potential while cautioning about the risks of misuse, unintended consequences, and the urgent need for responsible development practices. It examines the intersection of AI and fields like operating system design, warfare, and semiconductor technology, underscoring the wide-ranging implications of this transformative force.As the quest for artificial general intelligence (AGI) and superintelligent AI systems intensifies, the book delves into cutting-edge research, emerging trends, and the pursuit of multimodal, explainable, and causally aware AI systems. It explores the symbiotic relationship between AI and human creativity, the rise of user-friendly "casual AI," and the potential of AI to tackle open-ended tasks.This is an essential guide for understanding the profound impact of AI on our world today and its potential to shape our future. From the frontiers of innovation to the challenges of responsible development, this book offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the remarkable real-world applications and innovations driving the AI revolution.
Contracting with Citizens: How Morals, Politics, and Laws Shape Cities (Routledge Research in Planning and Urban Design)
by E.W. (Michiel) StapperThis book demonstrates that contracts, community intermediaries, and participatory processes are closely interlinked, and they can change urban politics.In participatory processes, residents negotiate with policymakers about the future of their neighborhood. In the last few decades, this happened increasingly in co-creation sessions where citizens are deemed to have an equal position vis-a-vis developers and civil servants. The goal of this book is to understand and theorize how these negotiations affect collective action. The book will scrutinize the role of contracts, community intermediaries, and participatory processes in development projects and planning policies. Using a comparative case study of Amsterdam, Hamburg, and New York, this book reveals how seemingly fresh and novel planning practices are used to justify processes of capital accumulation and reveals how morals, politics, and law can create institutional change.The book presents a novel theoretical approach to studying urban politics, putting emphasis on (private) law and the material arrangements of participatory processes. It will be of interest to researchers and students of planning, geography, sociology, public administration, and law and will provide valuable lessons for practitioners interested in understanding the effects of contractual governance on neighborhoods.
Computational Techniques for Biological Sequence Analysis
by Ranjeet Kumar Rout Saiyed Umer Monika Khandelwal Smitarani PatiThis book provides an overview of basic and advanced computational techniques for analyzing and understanding protein, RNA, and DNA sequences. It covers effective computing techniques for DNA and protein classifications, evolutionary and sequence information analysis, evolutionary algorithms, and ensemble algorithms. Furthermore, the book reviews the role of machine learning techniques, artificial intelligence, ensemble learning, and sequence-based features in predicting post-translational modifications in proteins, DNA methylation, and mRNA methylation, along with their functional implications. The book also discusses the prediction of protein–protein and protein–DNA interactions, protein structure, and function using computational methods. It also presents techniques for quantitative analysis of protein–DNA interactions and protein methylation and their involvement in gene regulation. Additionally, the use of nature-inspired algorithms to gain insights into gene regulatory mechanisms and metabolic pathways in human diseases is explored. This book acts as a useful reference for bioinformaticians and computational biologists working in the fields of molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics.Key Features: Reviews machine learning techniques for DNA sequence classification and protein structure prediction Discusses genetic algorithms for analyzing multiple sequence alignments and predicting protein–protein interaction sites Explores computational methods for quantitative analysis of protein–DNA interactions Examine the role of nature-inspired algorithms in understanding the gene regulation and metabolic pathways Covers evolutionary algorithms and sequence-based features in predicting post-translational modifications
Cultural Architecture and Late-Colonial Space: Constructing Cultural Centres in Hong Kong (Routledge Research in Architecture)
by Melody Hoi-lam YiuThis book offers the first in-depth study of three major Hong Kong public cultural architecture works, Tsuen Wan Town Hall, Shatin Town Hall and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre (HKCC), built in the late-colonial years.Recent developments at the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) have attracted global attention to Hong Kong's cultural scene with iconic projects designed by world-renowned architects. However, relatively little has been written about the common-type municipal cultural buildings. Conceived and constructed over the last decades of British colonial rule, these public buildings are sometimes regarded with lower aesthetic value and neglected in the architectural discourse. Yet, they are evidence of the cultural and urban policy during a critical time in Hong Kong as it transitioned from a colonial territory to currently a semi-autonomous city. The book provides a detailed chronology of the development of municipal cultural buildings in Hong Kong by compiling textual and graphic data from archival documents and government records, some of which have not been previously accessible to readers, accompanied by newly produced analytical diagrams and drawings. This history intersects with key moments during the late-colonial period in Hong Kong, presenting a particular perspective related to the social context in its dealings with cultural architecture and spatial practices.This book is a timely reflection of cultural and spatial production, calling for alternative projections about Hong Kong’s future urban and cultural development. It will be of interest to researchers and students of architectural design, urban planning and cultural policy studies in Hong Kong and the East Asia region.
The Two-level Games in China’s Foreign Trade Policies
by Zuozhen LiuApplying two-level game theory and rational decision-making analysis, this book explores how China navigates domestic constraints and international pressures to achieve optimal outcomes in its foreign trade policy.The author examines China’s accession to the WTO and the evolving trade tensions between China and the US. She analyzes some of the most contentious trade issues in the contemporary landscape, such as China’s economic model, technology restrictions, and non-tariff barriers. Through a case study on China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing sector, she illustrates how these trade issues influence policy-making within a specific industry. In conclusion, the book evaluates China’s strategies for navigating its foreign trade within the broader global trading system – it considers the prospects for a potential "win-set" in future trade negotiations, offering insights into how China might navigate these complexities moving forward.The book will appeal to academics specializing in international trade law, international relations, and China studies.
Handbook of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine: Education, Practice and Research Volume 5: Disease Focused Efficacy and Safety Profiles: Psychiatric, Infectious, Skin, Hematologic, Oncologic, Urologic and Special Population Diseases/Disorders
by Mohammed Al-Worafi, YaserThe 52 chapters of Volume 5 focus on the evidence-based Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Medicine practice in terms of efficacy and safety for the management of most common diseases and conditions.Key Features: Describes the efficacy and safety of evidence-based Complementary, Alternative and Integrated Medicine from a disease-focused approach Presents up-to-date information on efficacy and safety of Complementary, Alternative and Integrated Medicine on the management of the most common diseases, which cover the whole body system such as psychiatric disorders, oncologic disorders and others Describes the efficacy and safety of evidence-based Complementary, Alternative and Integrated Medicine for special populations, services and care
Theory and Design of Railway Truss Bridges
by John F. UnsworthRailroad bridges are a critical component of the infrastructure and economy of many countries, and many of these bridges are nearing the end of their useful service life. Theory and Design of Railway Truss Bridges provides comprehensive coupled information regarding the structural analysis and design of steel railway truss spans. Most books cover either analysis or design of structures, but none cover both the analysis and design of railway trusses. Further, the book presents technical information on the analysis of railway trusses currently unavailable in other modern books. It also provides readers with up-to-date information concerning the modern methods of design recommended by the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA): Includes detailed information on the analysis of trusses for moving loads. Presents information on topics specific to railway trusses such as loading effects, secondary stresses and stress reversal. Includes information on the history of railway truss analysis, design and construction. Covers methods for the analysis of statically indeterminate spans. Describes methods to determine the displacement of truss spans. Provides up-to-date theory and design methods based on current AREMA recommendations.
The Chalet School Books and the Twentieth Century (Routledge Research in Women's Literature)
by Miles BooyThe first full-length study of this beloved children’s series, The Chalet School in the Twentieth Century moves beyond the largely generic analysis within which it has previously been discussed. Published between 1925 and 1970, the series moves from European reconciliation after the Great War, through a second global conflict to a post-war world increasingly defined by increased secularity and emerging consumerism. Reproducing cover illustrations, Miles Booy’s book examines both those issues which author Elinor M. Brent-Dyer consciously explored (such as the exceptional The Chalet School in Exile, which she sought to explain the Nazi occupation of Austria to her young readers) and those aspects of the text which must be read symptomatically. This is a book which will engage students with historical and cultural interests beyond children’s literature. With barely a midnight feast in sight, but much anxiety about social change, it’s a familiar genre, but not as you think you know it. Hurry up, new girls, class is about to begin...
The Chief Online Learning Officers' Guidebook: A Framework for Strategy and Practice in Higher Education
by Thomas B. Cavanagh Jocelyn WidmerThe Chief Online Learning Officers’ Guidebook explores the essential competencies required of Chief Online Learning Officers (COLOs) using insights from real-world leadership and expert perspectives from higher education. Digital and online learning have become strategic priorities for higher education institutions working toward enrollment growth, learner engagement, revenue generation, brand diversification, and enhanced student flexibility following the initial COVID-19 lockdown. This book’s unique framework substantiates and demonstrates key competencies that define the COLO role and enable advancements in the practice of online and digital higher education. Featuring over 50 contributions from COLOs, Chief Information Officers (CIOs), university presidents, and other higher education leaders, this UPCEA-endorsed guide offers practical strategies and comprehensive guidance for both current and aspiring COLOs.
God Chose Me Study Guide: Untouchable Confidence for the Unstoppable Christian
by Charles Henry Metcalf IIIThis study guide, based on Pastor Charles Metcalf&’s God Chose Me, will equip you to develop untouchable confidence rooted in the truth that God specifically chose you. Through practical exercises and biblical reflection, you&’ll transform self-doubt into spiritual boldness and fear into faith. Discover how to live with unshakable assurance in who God made you to be—unstoppable in your purpose and undaunted by life&’s challenges.Learn how to harness the power of your words, build meaningful relationships, recover from setbacks, find renewed purpose, and more. Because knowing that God chose you is the key to unlocking the freedom to embrace who you were created to be.In this guide, you will• read Scripture passages that equip you to further understand and apply the teachings of God Chose Me• engage with reflection and discussion questions that help you live out your purpose and increase your confidence in God• develop personal confessions that clarify your identity in Christ and empower you to live for His kingdomThis study guide is designed to be used on your own or in a group—just get ready to live the life you were chosen for.
Fox: A Novel
by Joyce Carol OatesA spellbinding novel of literary and psychological suspense about the dark secrets that surface after the shocking disappearance of a charismatic, mercurial teacher at an elite boarding school—by the legendary author &“who is surely on any shortlist of America&’s greatest living writers&” (The New York Times Magazine)&“Eerie, shocking, provoking, and beautifully written, Fox is yet further proof Oates is one of the greatest writers among us today.&”—Gillian Flynn&“I found it mesmerizing front to back.&”—Michael Connelly&“I can&’t remember the last time I read something so (darkly, disconcertingly) addictive.&”—Rebecca Makkai&“An extraordinary novel . . . unlike any other mystery I&’ve read.&”—Joseph Finder&“Fox is poised to be the big escape a lot of us are looking for right about now.&”—The Boston GlobeA MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK: The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Seattle Times, Vulture, Esquire, Publishers Weekly, Lit Hub, AV Club, AARPWho is Francis Fox? A charming English teacher new to the idyllic Langhorne Academy, Fox beguiles many of his students, their parents, and his colleagues at the elite boarding school, while leaving others wondering where he came from and why his biography is so enigmatic. When two brothers discover Fox&’s car half-submerged in a pond in a local nature preserve and parts of an unidentified body strewn about the nearby woods, the entire community, including Detective Horace Zwender and his deputy, begins to ask disturbing questions about Francis Fox and who he might really be.A hypnotic, galloping tale of crime and complicity, revenge and restitution, victim vs. predator, Joyce Carol Oates&’s Fox illuminates the darkest corners of the human psyche while asking profound moral questions about justice and the response evil demands. A character as magnetically diabolical as Patricia Highsmith&’s Tom Ripley and Vladimir Nabokov&’s Humbert Humbert, Francis Fox enchants and manipulates nearly everyone around him, until at last he meets someone he can&’t outfox. Written in Oates&’s trademark intimate, sweeping style, and interweaving multiple points of view, Fox is a triumph of craftsmanship and artistry, a novel as profound as it is propulsive, as moving as it is full of mystery.
Hit Girls: Britney, Taylor, Beyoncé, and the Women Who Built Pop's Shiniest Decade
by Nora PrinciottiAn entertaining and deeply nostalgic dive into how female pop stars broke through the music industry in the 2000s and altered the cultural landscape forever, from the Ringer writer and Every Single Album podcast cohost&“Hit Girls bridges our butterfly-clipped, bedazzled past with today&’s music world, revealing how the pop songs we belted in our bedrooms shaped everything we&’re streaming now.&”—Kate Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author of One in a MillennialLow-rise jeans, butterfly clips, The Lizzie McGuire Movie, and Paris Hilton&’s nights out. The early 2000s were a time of major moments in fashion, media, celebrity culture, and especially music. The aughts were a particularly fruitful era for female artists—still the only decade in the history of recorded music when women made up more than half the list of highest-grossing performers—and especially pop stars. Artists such as Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Beyoncé were leading the charge—their success not only leading to a new respect for female artists, but for pop stardom itself.In Hit Girls, Nora Princiotti examines how these artists redefined the role of the pop star within the music industry and culture more broadly, and fundamentally set the stage for the women who top the charts today. Princiotti unpacks the shifts in genre, technology, and celebrity culture that sparked this evolution through the stories of the biggest names in aughties pop. Like how Britney opened the bubblegum floodgates at the start of the decade, inspiring both copycats like Christina Aguilera and Jessica Simpson and mall punk antagonists like Avril Lavigne and Ashlee Simpson. Or how innovations in technology led to the rise of EDM as Rihanna experimented with sound while Ke$ha and Katy Perry embraced the &“party anthem.&”Along the way, Princiotti explores how celebrity evolved alongside the changes in media from the tabloid days à la Lindsay Lohan to MySpace, Instagram and how Taylor created one of the largest, most dedicated fandoms the world has ever seen.The ultimate love letter to pop music, Hit Girls celebrates the women who revolutionized the genre, inspired the next generation, and—in some cases—are burning brighter than ever.
The Eras Pour: The Unofficial, Ultimate Taylor Swift Cocktail Book
by Alison GreyRaise a glass to Taylor Swift with 60 cocktail recipes inspired by every era, including riffs off greatest hits, twists on her favorite drinks, callouts to iconic moments in Swiftie history, and an abundance of fan-service Easter eggs, plus 20 alcohol-free options. Every Swiftie will find something to love in this boozy celebration of the legendary music icon. Call it what you want, in The Eras Pour you can drink your way through every distinctive era with delicious, creative cocktails that capture the spirit of Taylor Swift&’s greatest hits and fan favorites. Whether you&’re looking for a refreshing sipper like Fever Dream, a blackberry-and-bitters twist on a Pimm&’s cup in the middle of a cruel summer, or a cozy, cardigan-worthy cinnamon- and smoke-laced Peter Losing Wendy to drink under a streetlight in a forever winter, &’tis the damn season. Get ready to shake it up with a James Dean Daydream cherry-spiked martini, or indulge in a Tim McGraw–worthy Old Hickory Lake, a peach and bourbon duo perfect for slow dancing all night in your faded blue jeans. Feel aglow with Lights Are So Bright, the Tay-Tini riff you&’ve been waiting for, or toast with a Crestfallen Cure, a contemplative sparkler for late-night train rides and champagne problems (Dom Perignon optional). From the fearless flavors of Taylor&’s early days to the reputation-shaking mixes of her later albums—plus alcohol-free options so everyone at the party has fun—The Eras Pour has got you covered. With stunning photography of the cocktails and a design that reflects Taylor&’s ever-evolving style—from her country roots to pop anthem queen—The Eras Pour is the perfect way to celebrate her career, maybe all too well. Made for London boys, Miss Americanas, and new romantics alike, this book is the perfect companion for your next listening party. Grab your shaker tins—it&’s time to make the whole place shimmer.
This Princess Kills Monsters: The Misadventures of a Fairy-Tale Stepsister: A Novel
by Ry HermanA princess with a mostly useless magical talent takes on horrible monsters, a dozen identical masked heroes, and a talking lion in a quest to save a kingdom—and herself—in this affectionate satire of the Grimm Brothers&’ fairy tale The Twelve Huntsmen.Someone wants to murder Princess Melilot. This is sadly normal.Melilot is sick of being ordered to go on dangerous quests by her domineering stepmother. Especially since she always winds up needing to be rescued by her more magically talented stepsisters. And now, she's been commanded to marry a king she&’s never met.When hideous spider-wolves attack her on the journey to meet her husband-to-be, she is once again rescued—but this time, by twelve eerily similar-looking masked huntsmen. Soon she has to contend with near-constant attempts on her life, a talking lion that sets bewildering gender tests, and a king who can't recognize his true love when she puts on a pair of trousers. And all the while, she has to fight her growing attraction to not only one of the huntsmen, but also her fiancé&’s extremely attractive sister.If Melilot can't unravel the mysteries and rescue herself from peril, kingdoms will fall. Worse, she could end up married to someone she doesn&’t love.
Grumpy Monkey School Stinks!: A Graphic Novel (Grumpy Monkey Graphic Novels)
by Suzanne LangAn original graphic novel based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey picture books, perfect for children who are ready for longer storylines and hilarious dialogue. This time, Jim Panzee is going back to school. And he is NOT pleased.During a game of hide-and-seek, Jim Panzee causes a real stink. Literally. He walks right into Polecat&’s log to hide and instead gets covered in Polecat&’s smelly spray. His friends remind Jim that if he&’d paid attention in class, he&’d have learned to identify animals by their footprints. So it&’s back to school for Jim!Guess what! School can be fun—once you get into the swing of it! But when Jim finds himself failing, his best friend, Norman, helps him understand that learning doesn&’t only happen when you get everything right—you can learn from your mistakes, too.This silly back-to-school graphic novel will engage even the most reluctant readers and will keep kids laughing from the first page to the last.Also inside: A Primate Primer from Jim&’s mom! A trail mix recipe from Jim&’s dad!
June in the Garden: A Novel
by Eleanor WildeJune views the world differently than others. A keen horticulturist, she can name every flower species in the alphabet (J begins with the Jamaica Plum). Yet, when it comes to people and relationships, she's still cultivating an understanding.After her mother's unexpected death, June must vacate her home. But when the social worker urges her to move into a flat with no garden—clearly, that won&’t work. With no other options, she embarks on her first solo trip in search of a father she&’s only seen in a single old photograph.When June unexpectedly shows up at her father&’s door, he panics and turns her away, unwilling to jeopardize his idyllic life and new family. On her way out, June spies an unruly backyard and with nowhere else to go, quietly moves into her father&’s yellow garden shed. Once again, she can spend her days surrounded by her beloved flowers. But when her father&’s 12-year-old son—her half-brother—discovers June, she must choose between being seen for the first time or running away yet again.A beautiful and heartwarming portrait of a young woman who looks at the world differently, June in the Garden encourages others to do the same. Because thinking unconventionally is not a flaw, it&’s often the key to appreciating the wonder and bloom that surrounds us.
The Wombats Go Wild for Words
by Beth FerryA trio of wandering wombats with a passion for words inspire an enthusiastic duckling to transform her town from dull to dazzling in this delectable picture book that shares with children the magic of words.Evergreen Forest is a very nice forest, with very nice trees and very nice animals. It&’s a rather dull place, but no one says a word about it. In fact, no one says very many words at all! And therein lies the problem.Until the word-loving wandering wombats arrive.They use words like enthusiastic and splendiferous, ready to turn ordinary into EXTRAordinary! With twinkles in their eyes and words on their minds, the word wombats come to transform Evergreen Forest. At first, the animals of Evergreen Forest are…confused. All except for a curious duckling who eagerly devours every noun, adjective, and verb that she hears. Slowly, the inhabitants of Evergreen Forest become mesmerized as they realize that words are not just fun, they are inspiring.New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and acclaimed illustrator Lori Nichols captivate readers with this dazzling, magnificent, and triumphant tale about discovering the power of words and the ways they connect and empower us.
A Novel Murder: A Mystery
by E. C. NevinWelcome to the Killer Lines Crime Fiction Festival, the place for star writers of the genre to meet their adoring fans. But be careful—this year the murders aren&’t just on the page.In the quaint English town of Hoslewit, the biggest names in crime writing have congregated to celebrate all things bookish and murderous. Author Jane Hepburn is determined to make her time at the Killer Lines festival worthwhile. This is her chance to change her fortunes and make her fictional Private Detective Baker a household name. And if she has to resort to sneaking into the book tent after hours to rearrange some books so hers are front and center, so be it. But when Jane encounters the dead body of renowned (and reviled) literary agent Carrie Marks, the festival takes on a decidedly different tone. Joined by Carrie's newest client, debut novelist Natasha Martez, and the agency's hapless intern, Daniel Thurston, Jane decides to put her fictional sleuthing skills to use in the real world—she's going to solve the murder. But the list of suspects is long: seemingly everyone at the festival has a motive to kill Carrie, and the more Jane and her new friends investigate, the closer they come to a dangerous truth—one that&’s stranger than fiction.
God Chose Me: Untouchable Confidence for the Unstoppable Christian
by Charles Henry Metcalf IIIIs your confidence untouchable? Have you ever questioned your purpose, potential, or power? What if you could live eternally confident in who you were, how you were made, and the purpose you were going to make in the world?In this book Pastor Charles Metcalf of Transformation Church reveals a life-changing truth that can ignite an untouchable confidence for an unstoppable faith: GOD CHOSE ME.Through powerful insights and relatable and authentic stories, Metcalf unpacks the profound impact of these three simple words. If you&’ve ever felt the pain of rejection, the fear of failure, or wondered if your life truly matters, God Chose Me offers the hope and direction you&’ve been searching for.Discover how disconnecting from the value of the world and connecting your confidence to God&’s supernatural and specific purpose can revolutionize your life. From silencing self-doubt to building resilience, this book provides practical tools and spiritual wisdom to• eliminate the power of rejection and fear• live an audaciously bold life• build meaningful, life-giving relationships• recover from setbacks and find renewed purposeWith compassion and conviction, Metcalf shows how embracing your divine identity can empower you to live authentically and confidently, stepping into a bold and unapologetic purpose.Are you ready to live the life you were chosen for?