Hardcover Books

The Purpose-Driven Principal is a practical and uplifting guide for K-12 school leaders who want to rediscover why they lead and build a school culture where students and teachers can thrive. Drawing from her years as a principal and Head of School, Michelle Sloan...

Metal music is heavy, but what does that mean? Heaviness is not just a timbre or quality of sound-it's an experience of impact that listeners help create. This book combines methodologies from musicology, music theory, cognitive science, and performance studies to define heaviness as...

Insulin resistance affects millions of people, often without symptoms. It silently fuels weight gain, fatigue, sugar cravings, and eventually, diabetes and heart disease. But the good news is - it can be reversed.In this inspiring and easy-to-understand guide, Wing Commander M. K. Devidasan, Grad...

Offers a theoretical framework for how liberalism can meaningfully respond to our environmental crisis by respecting and accommodating diverse ways of relating to the natural world.The major innovation of liberalism, now the world's dominant form of political regime, was this: cooperation amid difference. Foundational...

Changes the conversation about risk by exposing the field's historical complicity with extractive industries and building new methodologies for future risk communication research.Technical and professional communication has a problem with how the concept of risk has been considered alongside extractive technologies. Throughout its history,...

Coastal is an inspiring exploration of Florida's most exquisite high-end and boutique homes where architecture, design, and the spirit of the sea come together. Through stunning photography and captivating storytelling, the book reveals how light, texture, and craftsmanship define modern coastal living. From sun-washed...

This open access book is a crucial intervention in the debate concerning positive human rights obligations.There is nowadays no dispute in human rights doctrine over whether rights entail positive duties on the part of the state at the level of principle. But there has...

There is an ongoing tendency in contemporary research, policy and practice to see the teacher as a technician who, with guidance from scientific evidence about 'what works, ' can become increasingly more effective in bringing about measurable learning outcomes.This book not only shows why...

This book describes, evaluates and compares the ideas of conflict, friendship and enmity in the thought of Friedrich Nietzsche and Carl Schmitt.What can we learn from Nietzsche's and Schmitt's ideas of friendship and enmity in the light of the dangerous challenges facing Western democracies...

'Transfiction' refers to the phenomenon of language mediators portrayed as characters in literature. Research investigating this phenomenon has developed through a long series of case studies. While providing in-depth analyses of different instances of transfiction, case studies have produced findings that are anchored to...

What is moral character, and how does it unfold over time? This book offers a fresh Kantian alternative to the dominant Aristotelian paradigm, which defines character as a stable set of virtues and vices. Drawing on Kant's moral philosophy, A Kantian Theory of Moral...

Seasonal Living is the ideal companion for anyone who treasures the beauty of home, nature and the changing seasons. A celebration of thoughtful living, with a foreword by Lulu Guinness, this is a perfect addition to any home and a gorgeous gift for anyone...

The Exposure Economy: Reclaiming Your Digital Identity in an Age of Surveillance CapitalismYour personal data is being harvested, analyzed, and sold to over 600 companies annually-affecting everything from insurance premiums to job prospects. This isn't just about privacy; it's about power. The Exposure Economy...

Blast off on an out-of-this-world adventure with Max and his loyal dog, Buddy!When Buddy digs up a strange rock in the backyard, Max's imagination takes flight. Could it be from outer space? Together, they race to their Imagination Shed, where incredible adventures begin! Before...

In the profound pages of this narrative, a man's journey beyond the veil is recounted with visceral honesty. Thrust into the enigmatic embrace of the afterlife, not once but thrice, he returns with insight that transforms his very being. His encounters in the abyss...

A former Apple engineer explains why innovation is not about ideas. It is about relief. The Apple Sauce reveals the operating logic behind products that feel inevitable. Paul A. Martinez names the pattern the Law of Perpetual Innovation: where every benefit creates a new...

Introduce your little ones to My First Hide-and-Seek: Animals by Inna Anikeeva, acclaimed illustrator of the international bestseller, The MEGA Big Look & Find Book, perfect for ages 2-5! With double gatefold pages on every spread, this interactive book offers an exciting search-and-find adventure....

Volume two of Sister Act: The Story of the Lane Sisters illustrates how Priscilla, Rosemary, Lola, Leota, and Martha's lives took very different paths, beginning in the 1940s. It covers their activities during World War II, Priscilla's best-remembered films, Rosemary's work on Broadway, the...

Volume one of Sister Act: The Story of the Lane Sisters traces the origins and close bond of actresses Priscilla, Rosemary, Lola, and Leota Lane, as well as fifth sister Martha, who wasn't in show business. It chronicles their beginnings in Indianola, Iowa, Lola...

Canada is often praised as one of the world's nicest countries. But what if that niceness is costing us the future? In The Impolite Canadian, Kumaran Nadesan challenges one of the country's most enduring myths: that politeness is a virtue in all things. Drawing...

Celebrate the coziest flavor of fall with the quintessential collection of 50 pumpkin-based recipes for every occasion, from flavorful appetizers and hearty mains to irresistible desserts, now updated with new recipes including the perfect pumpkin spice latte. The Great Little Pumpkin Cookbook is a...

For more than four decades, the Armani universe has shaped the way the world perceives luxury -- not as excess, but as effortless perfection. Few names in fashion embody elegance quite like Giorgio Armani. For more than four decades, the Armani universe has shaped...

The study of language variation from a geographical perspective has become the subject of renewed interest thanks to new theoretical, empirical and technological developments, such as advances in the study of language and dialect contact, the creation of new dialectal corpora or the availability...

Hardcover with sprayed edges. A fantastic, edge-of-your-seat ghost story from the ever-enthralling Catherine Cavendish. "You don't belong here. None of you do. None but us...." 1940. Pamela Courtney is evacuated to Chanterlands - the home of her aunts: Jilly, the eccentric one, who dreams...

From award-winning author Ben Okon comes a hilarious seek-and-find picture book. Can YOU spot this chameleon playing hide-and-seek?King Chameleon isn't just loud, proud, and impossible to ignore--he's THE KING, and he won't let you forget it! From outrageous rhymes to spot-the-chameleon surprises, I Am...

An accessible survival guide that shows leaders how to build cultures of trust and productivity in a changing world The Five-Year Century: Bold Leadership and Accelerated Outcomes in the Age of AI is an incisive wake-up call that shows you what's holding you back...

This book applies theories, methods, and concepts from game studies to soccer. This is a game studies book about soccer that studies the rules and design of soccer and the impact that technology has on the game's evolution.The book comprises nine chapters that approach...

This book examines the transformative changes in international corporate taxation from 2008 to 2021, culminating in the landmark October 2021 Agreement that fundamentally altered multinational business taxation.The study analyses how the 2008 Financial Crisis and 2020 COVID-19 pandemic catalysed reform through G-20 and OECD...

Beyond the Single Sale: A Chef's Guide to Selling WineA chef with 30 years of international kitchen experience transitions to wine retail and immediately outsells veteran staff using hospitality principles the wine industry has forgotten. "Beyond the Single Sale" documents a proven methodology that...

This book examines the importance of Classics and classical reception in the poetry, novels, translations, essays, and letters of Richard Aldington (1892-1962). The book has a double focus: first, to demonstrate the ubiquity of Classics in Aldington's writings from around 1910 to 1933 and...

A loyal robot will cross a warzone to bring a child home.Block, the CleanerBot who would do anything for Wally, learns she's been taken by SoldierBots. Mach X, a super-intelligence, will burn cities to control her. To rescue Wally, Block must travel behind enemy...

This elegantly designed publication explores Oscar Murillo's ambitious reimagining of Monet through a contemporary lens. What happens when the radical beauty of Claude Monet's late paintings meets the political tensions of the present? Interdisciplinary artist Oscar Murillo explores that question in a sweeping body...

Author: Jason KlusowskiISBN-10: 3032139910ISBN-13: 9783032139917Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2026Pages: 512Format: Hardcover

They demanded obedience. She chose defiance. Now hope rises.Bria Averton never wanted to return to Talionis. Now she's forced to help train an army poised for destruction, with Commander Ark's invasion of Sitreea just months away. Walking a razor's edge, she appears compliant while...

The German Romantics' quest for empirical, philosophical and metaphysical understanding, as shown through prints and works on paperPublished with Milwaukee Art Museum. During the German Romantic movement (ca. 1770-1850), artists attempted to gain a deeper understanding of universal questions through the process of making....

According to the defined canons of art technique, a portrait should be, above all, a faithful representation of its model. However, this gallery of 1000 portraits illustrates how the genre has been transformed throughout history, and has proven itself to be much more complex...

Increase the effectiveness of your practice reading the Holy Scriptures with this Catholic journaling Bible.This beautifully crafted RSV2CE Bible, Journal Edition is expertly designed for anyone who wants a deeper connection with Scripture. The extra-wide margins make sure you have ample room for journaling,...

Author: Xu ZhangISBN-10: 107165165XISBN-13: 9781071651650Publisher: HumanaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/16/2026Pages: 332Format: Hardcover

On the outside, you are capable, accomplished, and dependable. On the inside, the inner critic can be loud, questioning your worth, second-guessing your decisions, and quietly fueling imposter syndrome.This book offers something different from motivation or advice that quickly fades. It is a collection...

Although the unattested language of Proto-Indo-European has been studied for over 200 years, the greater part of this literature has focused on its phonology and morphology, with comparatively little known of its syntax. This book aims to redress the balance by reconstructing the syntax...

Friendship is a critically important aspect of our lives, but is it always an unassailably 'good thing'? This book begins with the innovative premise that friendship is inherently complex and characterized by opposing qualities: it is both pleasurable and fraught, private and public, and...

This Element interrogates the complex role of gender in shaping the sociolinguistic variable of UPTALK within Hong Kong English, highlighting its interaction with other sociodemographic factors. Foregrounding gender as a central factor, the Element employs a robust array of methodologies to dissect how gender...

This important book illuminates the deeply intertwined histories of the Nicaragua Canal and the Afro-Indigenous Mosquito Coast, uncovering a compelling truth, long overshadowed by the triumphalist narrative of the Panama Canal. Focusing on British and US efforts to control the canal route through Nicaragua,...

"As the shadows grew long and dusk was approaching, 17-year-old Daniel Webster Wallace climbed the rafters of the barn. There, he took out a pocketknife and carved his name into one of the wooden beams. Webster, as he was known to family and friends,...

In The Hunters' Feast: Conversations Around the Camp Fire, Mayne Reid invites readers to gather around the campfire and partake in a series of captivating and adventurous conversations. This engaging work combines elements of storytelling, adventure narratives, and natural history to transport readers to...

The Daoist Liturgy of the Most High for Daily Recitations (Taishang xuanmen gongke jing) is performed in Daoist temples every morning and evening. The ritual aims at a perfected state for self-cultivation and serves as a religious prayer for universal salvation from sufferings and...

In the 21st century, economic sanctions have become a widely used tool to control geopolitics, with the United States being the largest user of sanctions globally, followed by the European Union. Yet, mounting evidence shows that these measures often fall short of achieving their...

Collected Poems by John Milton brings together the finest poetic works of one of the greatest English poets. Known for his epic masterpiece Paradise Lost, Milton's poetry explores profound themes such as the nature of good and evil, human free will, and the divine....

Author: Andreas ÖchsnerISBN-10: 3032135508ISBN-13: 9783032135506Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/17/2026Pages: 319Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.52lbsSize: 9.33h x 6.47w x 0.84d

Growing up in a strict religious home, Anika sought escape. Caught up in an escort world far removed from her upbringing, she convinced herself that she had finally found "freedom." Yet, despite the financial gains, Anika's life was far from the vision she had...