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Written by an adult child of an alcoholic who has lived the struggle and found a way forward--Emotionally Sober and Unimaginably Good is the emotional recovery guide you have been waiting for. Millions of adults today grew up in households where one or both...

The ocean is a vital source of food, climate regulation, and cultural identity for billions of people worldwide. However, pollution and climate change are putting immense pressure on marine ecosystems. These obstacles are threatening both environmental sustainability and human well-being. Addressing these challenges requires...

An essential guide to pasta sauce, the holy trinity of butter, tomato, and herb. Green, white, and red. Verde, bianco, rosso. To renowned chef Jacob Kenedy, whose cult classic The Geometry of Pasta celebrated pasta shape, these colors don't just make up the Italian...

This collection prints and analyzes the 12 formal presidential farewell addresses in U.S. history, situating them within the context of biblical, classical, and other literary antecedents. Presidents have numerous attempts to say hello, not simply when they give a victory speech on election night,...

In a scientifically oriented world, our understanding of uncertainty is almost exclusively mediated by probabilistic ideas, whether naïvely understood or theoretically grounded. However, there is one context where the scientific idea of probability is notable by its absence: our experience of uncertainty as individuals...

Author: Luiz Guilherme MarinoniISBN-10: 3032174023ISBN-13: 9783032174024Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/18/2026Pages: 241Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.19lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

This Open Access book explores the development of contemporary urban struggles in Sweden, offering a comprehensive and critical perspective on collective action in cities. It examines the practices of collective urban actors, highlighting both visible and hidden forms of organizing, including actions and interactions...

While Menander has long stood as the emblematic figure of Greek New Comedy, recent scholarship has increasingly challenged this Menandrocentric view by re-examining the broader landscape of comic production in the late-Classic and Hellenistic period. This volume brings to the fore the fragmentary remains...

This is the fourth and last volume in the sub-series of commentaries on Early Greek Epic Fragments (EGEF IV). It contains introduction, text, translation, and commentary on the Persika by Choirilos of Samos. Three other volumes have been already published by De Gruyter (EGEF...

This book offers a clear and realistic look at Electric Road Systems (ERS) and their potential to transform electric mobility in Asia. It explains how on-the-move charging can work on existing roads and addresses the policy, planning, and technical gaps faced by countries like...

An epic journey of adventure, endurance, and the search for home In The Odyssey, Homer crafts one of the oldest and most influential adventure stories in Western literature. The poem follows Odysseus, the cunning king of Ithaca, as he battles gods, monsters, and temptation...

A timeless tale of war, pride, and the cost of glory Homer's Iliad stands as one of the greatest achievements in Western literature. Set during the final weeks of the Trojan War, the epic centres on Achilles, the Greeks' greatest warrior, whose pride and...

Bounce, dribble, and learn your ABCs with LeBron James, basketball star!Part of the beloved Lullaby Legends series, this vibrant children's board book introduces preschoolers to the inspiring story of Lebron, an all-time basketball great.Told through gentle ABC rhymes, little readers can follow Lebron's journey...

The Money Dilemma recounts Frank Giustra's extraordinary life--from poverty to riches, indulgence to social responsibility, Type-A drive to peace and contentment--with soul-searching honesty and a rare gift for storytelling. The son of a poor, hard-rock miner, Giustra grew up in southern Italy, Buenos Aires,...

A spirited young girl learns the meaning of a new Yiddish word while developing her own bold style Sarah is excited to choose her clothes for school this year. However, her older sisters have lots of rules about dressing for school, and the most...

Jacksonville, Florida's Gullah Geechee heritage is an integral part of the city's story. Gullah Geechee people, descendants of west and central Africans forcibly brought to the southeastern coast of the United States, have retained many of their indigenous African traditions through architecture, food, culture,...

He Put It on the MapLong before the Outer Banks became a premier vacation destination lined with rental palaces, boutique hotels and upscale eateries, it was something entirely different--wild, remote, windswept, and largely unknown. Picture miles of open dunes, a few hardy family-run motels,...

Offers a new First Amendment framework that permits deterring political deceit, while minimizing the chill of honest discourse, by targeting fraudulent intent, not false content More than ever, influencers and politicians communicate political messages that they do not believe to be true. This political...

Reveals the untold story of over 6,000 women who ran for office between 1850-1920, expanding our understanding of women's fight for full political citizenship beyond suffrage Her Hat Was in the Ring details the fascinating story of the thousands of women who ran for...

Explores the lasting echoes of an unprecedented pandemic that continues to shape politics in the MENA region today From the Maghreb in North Africa to the Levant in the East, the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically impacted politics - and the promise of democratic governance -...

Tired of the chaos that comes with too much stuff and too little time? In Buy Less, Keep Less, Do More, content creator and modern minimalism coach Abigail Roe offers a clear, compassionate path to simplifying your life without sacrificing what matters. Through a...

The first book-length study on mythology reception in video games, this monograph examines how video games characterize mythological characters from the perspectives of classical reception and game studies. Characters are vital to most stories, and many video games. They allow us to enter the...

Terence's Eunuchus (first shown on stage in the second century BCE) was extremely successful at its first performance and has been influential ever since, having inspired allusions and remakes by writers and artists from the ancient world into the modern period. This success may...

"Sing-song: A nursery rhyme book" by the esteemed Victorian poet Christina Georgina Rossetti invites readers into a world of enchanting verse. This classic collection of children's poetry offers a delightful array of English nursery rhymes, meticulously crafted with Rossetti's signature lyrical grace. First published...

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the life of a pivotal figure in global exploration with "The autobiography of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, G.C.B." Penned by Henry M. Stanley himself, this authoritative personal account offers a comprehensive look at the remarkable trajectory of the...

Dive into the profound intellectual landscape of the Spanish Enlightenment with "Essays, or discourses, vol. 3 (of 4)," a pivotal collection from the esteemed Benito Jerónimo Feijoo. As a leading figure of his era, Feijoo was celebrated for his clear-sighted philosophical inquiries and his...

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of South American wilderness with Mary Blair Beebe and C. William Beebe's "Our search for a wilderness." This meticulously preserved account chronicles two remarkable ornithological expeditions to the then largely untamed regions of Venezuela and British...

From bestselling creators Guojing and Gideon Sterer comes a richly imagined ode to the wonder of the wind--from a welcome breeze to its whines and whistles--in soothing, alliterative verse.On a seaside farm, a young girl watches and waits for the wind to bring her...

Choosing the right nursing unit isn't just about picking a job-it's about finding a nursing unit you can call home. All too often, nurses find that their day-to-day experience looks nothing like they'd anticipated. They show up with care and compassion ready to live...

This seasonal cooking and activity book for children and families invites parents and kids to cook, create, and connect together. Through simple recipes, creative tasks, and warm storytelling, the book offers a joyful path to developing essential life skills, emotional intelligence, and family bonding....

Analog Emotions - The Complete Edition: (A Voyage Through Dream & Debris) gathers the twin volumes Jupiter Daydreams and Virtues & Voices into one continuous constellation of longing, confession, and renewal.Written between 2016-2018 and newly remastered for 2025, this definitive edition marks the first...

Step into the warmth of a family kitchen at Christmastime. For decades, Opa prepared a full tray of assorted cookies for every person in the family - each one made by hand, filled with care, and gifted with love.Opa's Christmas Cookies preserves that cherished...

With all new poems and stories, this collection takes a deeper dive into the two sections that make up the first half of It All Started with a Purple Guitar: "Beginning" and "Middle".In essence, I'm holding a magnifying glass to my preteen and teen...

Watch Over Me II: A Christmas Tale follows the aftermath of the Warren Hollow witch trials in Watch Over Me: A Witch's Tale. Emelie Williams and her companions seek refuge in the port village of Bedfordshire after many grueling months of travel. They are...

The Untold Story of El Hadj Saad Oumar Toure is a powerful narrative of vision, perseverance, and unshakeable faith. From his humble beginnings in Ségou, Mali, to the founding of Medersah Sébil El Falah in 1946, Saad defied expectations at every turn. He revolutionized...

The Mother God Calls for This Hour is a call to remember what a woman becomes when her heart is aligned with heaven and her home reflects God's design. In every generation, God raises women who strengthen nations by strengthening families-women whose faith becomes...

Mausdrachen is part mouse and part dragon - he has beautiful pink sparkly wings, whiskers, soft gray fur, a long tail, and the biggest heart of anyone. He loves his best friend, Hannah, who he has been with since he was very young. He...

Leadership and the Cross is a 52-week devotional designed specifically for leaders. This devotional will challenge, equip, and inspire you to make a difference that lasts. It is grounded in Scripture, anchored by leadership theory, and guided by the CROSS Leadership Framework (Character, Responsibility,...

This book separates our lives into three "circles" (The Circle of Providence, The Circle of My Control, and The Circle of My Responsibility). Each circle contains one of the three essential aspects of everyday life. The object is to help the reader understand the...

An enlightening and informative book about doctors and nurses and what they do. For children ages 4 years and up. Doctors know about diseases and how to cure somebody. They examine their patients and heal them or help them stay healthy. Nurses look after...

Between the late seventh and early ninth centuries, Japan changed from a land largely without Buddhism to a country where Buddhist ideas, images, and practices were everywhere. The introduction of Buddhism transformed the social and intellectual life of the provinces. Regions that once lacked...

A story of following your dreams and growing into new ones, of finding home in the people around you, and of creating something beautiful through hard work and perseverance. Twelve-year-old Paloma comes from "circus people"―a family of performers traveling around Texas with la carpa,...

A heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and the power of believing in yourself.When a young girl discovers a shimmering starfish unlike any other, her life changes in the most magical way. Guided by kindness, wonder, and the mysteries of the ocean, she embarks on...

The rapid convergence of material science, electronics, and wearable technology has catalyzed the emergence of electronic textiles and conductive materials as foundational elements in the next generation of smart wearables. These innovative fabrics go beyond traditional clothing, integrating sensing, communication, and energy management capabilities...

Addressing the growing challenges of climate change demands cutting-edge solutions and effective environmental policies. As global temperatures rise and extreme weather events increase, governments, industries, and communities recognize that traditional approaches are not sufficient. Breakthroughs in clean energy, carbon removal, data-driven adaptation tools, and...

Our world faces unprecedented challenges at the intersection of resource management, materials innovation, and environmental sustainability. The increasing demand for resources, coupled with the urgent need to mitigate environmental degradation requires innovative approaches and a deeper understanding of the complex interactions within the Earth's...

In the face of rising global energy demands and the urgent need for sustainable solutions, electrochemical conversion and energy storage technologies have emerged as pivotal components in creating a low-carbon future. The past years have witnessed rapid advancements in battery systems and novel electrochemical...

Kam and Mingo's Big Move is a heartwarming picture book about a young boy and his beloved stuffed flamingo as they navigate the emotions of moving to a new home. With warmth and reassurance, this story encourages children to embrace new beginnings, one small...

Banned in Russia, Tolstoy's The Kingdom of God Is Within You was deemed a threat to church and state. The culmination of a lifetime's thought, it espouses a commitment to Jesus's message of turning the other cheek. In a bold and manner, Tolstoy shows...

Man and Superman is a four-act drama written by George Bernard Shaw in 1903. Although Man and Superman can be performed as a light comedy of manners, Shaw intended the drama to be something much deeper, as suggested by the title, which comes from...