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Selena Sol-Valencia is an in-denial teenage werewolf battling for her life against family tradition, human traffickers, and teen crushes. But her biggest antagonist might just be her own mind. Could womanhood really be the most dangerous part of a girl's life?Selena must learn family...

Author: Laura San MartinISBN-10: 1957260157ISBN-13: 9781957260150Publisher: ServetLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2023Pages: 328Format: Hardcover

Grappling with how to live together after mass trauma, this book argues that cinema--as philosophy and as history--can aesthetically construct each and every one of its spectators as responsible agents of a present fully informed by the traumas of the past. Inspired by Emmanuel...

A missing child.A decades-old secret.A grisly murder.Who you gonna call?Psychic Private Investigator Rylee Scott and New York City Detective Calum Reese are back on the case. After apprehending the Toy Maker Killer six months before, Scott and Reese now have a new mystery to...

Pioneer and leader of the abstract art movement, Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) was known for his straight lines and pure colours. Fascinated by the mathematical laws of the universe, this Dutch artist nourished his work with his scientific discoveries and created a new abstract language...

Colonial aftermaths linger quietly, revealing violence woven into the fabric of daily lifeWhat does violence look like when it is not spectacular but quiet and routine? In this intimate ethnography, anthropologist Dada Docot introduces readers to her hometown of Nabua, located in the Bicol...

She unlocked a prison buried in stone-never knowing the chains held back both the end of the world... and awakened a deep love that had been lost through time.Deep beneath a monastery sealed by centuries of silence, Jessica Trainer uncovers a prison no one...

Not all bumps in the night are monsters... but they sure feel like it.From the attic to the closet to the mysterious basement below, one brave kid faces every creak, shadow, and spooky sound - only to discover the truth isn't so scary after...

Are you a practicing attorney with powerful insights to share, but struggling to find the time or a clear blueprint to turn your expertise into a book?Do you want to grow your practice, attract high-profile clients, and be recognized as the go-to expert in...

She was born into royalty. He was forged by revolution. Love was never part of the plan.Russia, 1917. As the mighty Romanov dynasty collapses under the weight of revolution, Grand Duchess Anastasia is torn from her gilded world and thrust into captivity. Her fate-like...

A comprehensive resource on the nature and value of African religious lifePortrayals of African spirituality have been tainted in the past by harmful stereotypes and negative judgments or have altogether ignored African religions. Very few scholarly works have encompassed the depth of how spiritual...

Combining a series of interviews with creatives about how their work presents as activism with collaborative autoethnographic responses from the editors, this book demonstrates the power and evolution of autoethnography, as a form of both art and advocacy. With the interviews centring the work...

Metaperspectives in Contemporary Literary Fiction offers a literary-linguistic investigation of hypothesis and the metaperspective within contemporary Booker Prize-winning novels. This highly innovative book introduces a new concept in the field of stylistics, but it also explores it through analyses of highly relevant concepts and...

After 1945, Britain wanted to be a new country. The authority of state and church were giving way, the Empire was dismantled, and it was no longer clear who was leading whom in matters of morals. Individuals were left to reinvent their ethical lives...

Looking into the implications of the changes made to Enid Blyton's children's stories to omit problematic passages surrounding race and imperialism, this book examines her fiction in its original and revised forms to assess the evolution of her work against evolving political, imperial, and...

Technology has become fully integrated into the ecologies in which we live, including our ways of making and making sense of theater, dance, and performance.While these practices have long histories of incorporating tools and instruments in live performances, from masks, to amplification, lighting, and...

The 1810s - a decade marked by the challenges of war, monarchy, poverty, religion, and nationalism - are immortalised in Percy Bysshe Shelley's impassioned but despairing sonnet, 'England in 1819', as a graveyard of undead ideologies from which he longs that a 'Phantom may...

Examining the evolution of South African activists' attitude toward the state of IsraelIn recent decades, scholars and activists have increasingly drawn on the language of apartheid to describe the sociopolitical situation in Israel and Palestine. In South Africa today, Israel is notorious for its...

This is not another book about religion. It is a book about love.Finding God in Vegas tells the story of Don Young-a successful pharmaceutical executive who seemed to have it all: wealth, status, success. But behind the image was a man deeply unfulfilled, quietly...

In a spooky old manor outside a forgotten town, a gentleman spider spins three chilling tales in his web of wisdom. Darkly poetic and haunting in tone, this fable echoes the spirit of Poe while weaving warnings that linger long after the last page.Author:...

When newlyweds Penn and Farrah Fletcher escape to a secluded mountain cabin, they expect a honeymoon of quiet and intimacy. Instead, civilization collapses overnight-neighbors turn predatory, strangers become executioners, and whispers spread that the infected aren't human anymore.RED/BLUE charts Penn and Farrah's descent from...

Examines the work of El Lissitzky in the context of his time spent in Switzerland. El Lissitzky (1890-1941), one of the most eminent figures of Soviet avant-garde art, had been in contact with the Swiss art scene and with its like-minded protagonists since 1919....

There's a Halloween party at the spookiest pumpkin patch in Ohio--and it's sure to be a FRIGHTFUL time!It's Halloween, and something eerie is brewing deep in the heart of the Buckeye State. An invitation to the Spookiest Pumpkin Patch in Ohio has arrived, but...

There's a Halloween party at the spookiest pumpkin patch in Kentucky--and it's sure to be a FRIGHTFUL time!It's Halloween, and something eerie is brewing deep in the heart of the Bluegrass State. An invitation to the Spookiest Pumpkin Patch in Kentucky has arrived, but...

In the first pages of The Souls of Black Folk, W. E. B. Du Bois meditates on the question, "How does it feel to be a problem?" In this profound response to that question, Zahi Zalloua endeavours to think through the shared Black and...

The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary, Volume 13 offers comprehensive resources for sermon preparation and theological study. Designed on an original plan, this volume provides detailed exegesis and practical application for preachers and students of theology. Explore rich insights and thorough commentary to enhance your...

One Boy! is an emotionally charged--at times even humorous--coming-of-age narrative. In this debut work of creative non-fiction, Benjamin Maiangwa draws readers into the intimate interior of a boy navigating the delicate space between youthful innocence and the harsh realities of a Catholic boarding school....

A groundbreaking look at the chaos and carnage of the American Revolution at the local levelIn many respects, the American Revolution was a civil war, pitting Americans loyal to the Crown against other Americans loyal to the vision of a new nation they sought...

This posthumous work of the renowned scholar Henri Pirenne offered a new and decisive explanation of the evolution of Europe from the time of Constantine to that of Charlemagne. Author: Henri PirenneISBN-10: 0415440939ISBN-13: 9780415440936Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/29/2007Pages: 294Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x...

This book provides a synthesis of evidence based psychosocial interventions for older adults and their family members in three domains - health, mental health and social functioning. The nature and consequences of each issue is discussed and intervention approaches are highlighted.Author: Sherry M. CummingsISBN-10:...

A surprising look at what happens to the actual school buildings in the wake of school closures. School districts across the United States have closed thousands of schools since 2000 to cope with chronic underfunding and budget crises, declining enrollment, and poorly maintained buildings....

Simple Money Skills That Work!Wondering where your money went (again)?In a world of TikTok trends and one-click shopping, most of us know how to spend - but not how to save.Money Skills for Young Adults is your crash course in confidence with cash, crushing...

Sammie Ann Feeds the Birds is about a sweet little girl from Nebraska whose grandparents shared their love of feeding the birds with her. I created this book with my only granddaughter in mind, Sammie Ann. Whenever our grandchildren would come to our house,...

Music comes to our aid when confronted with a sense of our own mortality as here revealed in a variety of contexts and moods. Musical composition and performance significantly influence and draw from personal loss and group trauma, gaining force in kaleidoscopic patterns of...

The Modern Poets is a richly annotated translation of Ṭabaqāt al-shuʿarāʾ al-muḥdathīn by the Abbasid poet and prince Ibn al-Muʿtazz (d. 908), with poetry by and anecdotes about 8th- and 9th-century Arabic poets.Author: Geert Jan Van Gelder,ʿabd Allā Ibn Al-MuʿtazzISBN-10: 9004752579ISBN-13: 9789004752573Publisher: BrillLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Mahaffey's "Laboratory Experiments for General, Organic, and Biochemistry" is designed to help you build skills in the laboratory, offering detailed guidance for every experiment, while connecting chemistry to your future career. LabSkills modules, available in WebAssign, offer instruction in using laboratory equipment, completing common...

"The Furniture of Windsor Castle" offers a detailed exploration of the historic furnishings within one of Britain's most iconic royal residences. Authored by Sir Guy Francis Laking, this meticulously researched work provides insight into the design, craftsmanship, and historical significance of the furniture collection...

The Dying Thoughts of the Rev. Richard Baxter offers a profound glimpse into the spiritual reflections of the esteemed 17th-century theologian. Compiled by Benjamin Fawcett, this collection captures Baxter's contemplations on mortality, faith, and the afterlife. Baxter, a significant figure in Puritan history, shares...

First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.Author: Paul Wilkinson,Brian JenkinsISBN-10: 0714649066ISBN-13: 9780714649061Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1999Pages: 184Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.92lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d

Uses a game theoretic approach to explore which economic policies are 'credible' and 'politically feasible', questions that had eluded traditional macroeconomic approaches.Author: T. Persson,G. TabelliniISBN-10: 0415269253ISBN-13: 9780415269254Publisher: Taylor & FrancisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/06/2001Pages: 200Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 8.86h x 6.40w x 0.80d

I am a monster with royal blood, and my mate breathes fire.They whisper my name in fear-the Gray Prince, the bastard son of the king and his succubus courtesan. A prophecy claims I will sit on the ruined throne, but the last thing I...

Learning about the Bible deserves a big hooray! Join the Super Crew for a very special day at the Clubhouse--Hooray Day! That means it's time to hear what the Bible says and celebrate the good news about Jesus. Hooray Day offers . . ....

Author: Jacqueline T. LynchISBN-13: 9798330314133Publisher: Jacqueline T. LynchLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/18/2024Pages: 386Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.95lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.88dReview Citation(s): PW Booklife Reviews 05/12/2025

Author: Seok Soon ParkISBN-10: 9819686660ISBN-13: 9789819686667Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2025Pages: 187Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d

The funny antics of twelve lovable animal characters are brought together in this marvelous collection - a brilliant way to introduce phonics to young readers. Why won't Fat Cat move from his mat? Who can stop the goose on the loose? And is there...

Mere Materialism challenges us to recognize a neglected, transhistorical aesthetics of loss. Against the affirmative materialisms prevalent in cultural criticism today, mere materialism in art and literature documents the slow, ordinary violence of routine physical deterioration, including art's own. It inhabits a space where...

A THIRD WORLD WAR IS COMING TO EUROPEStephan Berndt, world-renowned expert on Alois Irlmaier, seers and prophecies about the future of Europe, and author of over ten books in German, including: REFUGE: SAFE AREAS ACCORDING TO ALOIS IRLMAIER AND OTHER SEERS, PROPHECIES: OLD NEWS...

This book explores Swami Vivekananda's ideational visions, highlighting their multifaceted nature. Author: Bidyut ChakrabartyISBN-10: 1041223072ISBN-13: 9781041223078Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2026Pages: 254Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.21lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

Smart Agriculture: Concepts, Strategies, and Case Studies showcases improvements in agricultural technology, bringing together work from leading experts in the field. It explores techniques and disciplines essential for the widespread adoption of precision agriculture, and support tools that are transforming modern farming practices.Author: Veronica...

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...