Twelve tales of fantasy and horror from award-winning author Jen Frankel, including three featuring characters from her "Blood & Magic" series. Are you ready for them? Because they can't WAIT to meet YOU. He Is Fifteen: A young teacher walks the line with a deadly fixation on a student. Monstrous: The FBI's newest recruit can look into the minds of murderers - but she doesn't agree on who are the dangerous ones. The Inner Life of Owl Woman: A strange friendship between a superheroine and supervillainess bears the oddest of fruit. Bait: Determined to save a young man from being kidnapped, a girl discovers nothing is what it seems. Deal: On a camping trip, a bullied girl remakes her destiny, with horrific results. Hallowed Ground: A pair of biologists dare to bring a child into their jungle world, but the jungle will claim her for its own. A Small World: When the world seems too small, a woman finds she can step right out of it. Dialogue With Snakes: A young stage manager enters the "Endless Forest" determined to be the first to make it through, or perhaps never return. A Christmas in Arabia: When all its adults are called to war, a mystical snow descends on a tiny desert town. From "Blood & Magic" The Orange-Sky Storm: Deep in the country, one young boy apprentices himself to a magician, and his brother must bear the cost. A Girl's First Grimoire: Maggie Stuart, desperate to claim her occult legacy, searches for a book in a place it can't be. 364 Days a Year: Cassandra can see on one day a year - with her eyes and her second sight. Now, if only everyone will leave her alone long enough to do a jigsaw puzzle!
You know things are bad when being dead is the BEST part of your day. Things have gone from rotten to, well, actually ROTTING for Sharon Backovic after her tragic wedding photo-related death. Now, she's got no job, no phone, no place to live, and absolutely no idea of what a zombie who's apparently STILL a Vegan should eat. . .
This Will All Be Yours. . . What could be more enticing—or more terrifying— to a lonely thirteen-year-old than to be offered both companionship and limitless power? Kidnapped, imprisoned in an underground labyrinth, Maggie Stuart must decide if the ancient being known to her only as “The Burnt Man” is friend or foe, if this is a new home or a deadly trap, and whether or not she can overcome her greatest fear—of what she herself is becoming. . .The Last Rite is Book One of the Maggie Stuart series. Book Two, The Red Ring is also available.
Maggie Stuart, now 16, feels alienated and lost - her former friends ignore her, and magic, something that once came naturally, has deserted her entirely. But when she interrupts a dangerous occult ritual, it is the beginning of another baptism by fire for both her and the boys she once saved: Jason Lawson, Scott Saunders, and Aaron Scribner. And she discovers that the supernatural world has never been as far away as it had seemed. . . ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jen Frankel is the author of THE LAST RITE and its sequel THE RED RING, the first two books of the Maggie Stuart series. She writes in many different genres, but speculative fiction of any sort is what she loves best. She lives and works in Toronto, Canada. Visit Jen at www.jenfrankel.com
Leia Gregory spends her lazy summers helping out her mom in the animal hospital in the barn, and dreaming in the big apple tree at the end of the orchard on her rural Ontario farm. But she dreams of adventure: could she be a secret agent, or princess, or travel to far-off worlds? It seems like a crazy idea-until a ship from another world crashes right at her feet. On board are the Princess of Syltasia, a far-away planet, her guardian Colin, a petulant ti-cat called Bast, and K.E.L.I., the "kinetic electronic logical interface" who helps fly the ship. Soon, Leia is off to Mars on an adventure that will change her life-and teach her a thing or two about bravery, Earth folk-wisdom, and the intriguing secrets hidden in her very own family! With an afterword by Andrew Rader, Ph.D, real-life Aerospace Engineer and author of Leaving Earth: Why One Way to Mars Makes Sense.
CANADIAN DREADFUL showcases some of Canada’s best voices in horror fiction. This anthology is a harrowing tour of the northern landscape that will leave you both dazzled and terrified." ~David Morrell, New York Times best-selling author of Murder as a Fine Art In the pages of this anthology, you will not find the Canada you are accustomed to, nor a Canada that the world has grown to know and love. Between the covers, you will discover a dark landscape that will challenge your perspective. From sea to shining sea, stories of a darker Canada will arise, and within them all a kernel of truth. Stories of sacrifice, cannibalism, ghosts, and mystical forests, the authors will plunge you into the country that is Canadian Dreadful. AUTHORS: Colleen Anderson, Judith Baron, Karen Dales, Pat Flewwelling, Jen Frankel, Tyner Gillies, Vanessa C Hawkins, Repo Kempt, Nancy Kilpatrick, Caitlin Marceau, Joe Powers, Robin Rowland, David Tocher, and Sara C Walker.
This Will All Be Yours. . . What could be more enticing-or more terrifying- to a lonely thirteen-year-old than to be offered both companionship and limitless power? Kidnapped, imprisoned in an underground labyrinth, Maggie Stuart must decide if the ancient being known to her only as "The Burnt Man" is friend or foe, if this is a new home or a deadly trap, and whether or not she can overcome her greatest fear-of what she herself is becoming. . . ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jen Frankel is the author of THE LAST RITE and its sequel THE RED RING, the first two books of the Maggie Stuart series. She writes in many different genres, but speculative fiction of any sort is what she loves best. She lives and works in Toronto, Canada.
Maggie Stuart, now 16, feels alienated and lost - her former friends ignore her, and magic, something that once came naturally, has deserted her entirely. But when she interrupts a dangerous occult ritual, it is the beginning of another baptism by fire for both her and the boys she once saved: Jason Lawson, Scott Saunders, and Aaron Scribner. And she discovers that the supernatural world has never been as far away as it had seemed. . . ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jen Frankel is the author of THE LAST RITE and its sequel THE RED RING, the first two books of the Maggie Stuart series. She writes in many different genres, but speculative fiction of any sort is what she loves best. She lives and works in Toronto, Canada. Visit Jen at www.jenfrankel.com
Leia Gregory spends her lazy summers helping out her mom in the animal hospital in the barn, and dreaming in the big apple tree at the end of the orchard on her rural Ontario farm. But she dreams of adventure: could she be a secret agent, or princess, or travel to far-off worlds? It seems like a crazy idea-until a ship from another world crashes right at her feet. On board are the Princess of Syltasia, a far-away planet, her guardian Colin, a petulant ti-cat called Bast, and K.E.L.I., the "kinetic electronic logical interface" who helps fly the ship. Soon, Leia is off to Mars on an adventure that will change her life-and teach her a thing or two about bravery, Earth folk-wisdom, and the intriguing secrets hidden in her very own family! With an afterword by Andrew Rader, Ph.D, real-life Aerospace Engineer and author of Leaving Earth: Why One Way to Mars Makes Sense.
Adopt an organized approach to fundraising planning In it’s third edition Fundraising Principles and Practice is a unique resource for students and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of fundraising in the current nonprofit environment. Based on emerging research in economics, psychology, social psychology, and sociology, this book comprehensively analyzes the factors that impact the fundraising role in the nonprofit sector. Readers will explore donor behavior, decision making, and social influences on giving. Building upon that background, authors Adrian Sargeant and Jen Shang then describe today's fundraising methods, tools, and practices. A robust planning framework helps you set objectives, formulate strategies, create a budget, schedule, and monitor activities, with in-depth guidance on assessing and fine-tuning your approach. With updated case studies and examples, this book helps you develop a concrete understanding of the theory and principles of fundraising. A companion website offers additional opportunity to deepen your learning and assess your knowledge. Updates to this Third Edition include the latest research and new content in rapidly changing areas of fundraising, such as digital and social media. Learn the common behaviors and motivations of donors Master the tools and practices of nonprofit fundraising Manage volunteers, monitor progress, evaluate events, and more Fundraising Principles and Practice provides working nonprofit professionals, as well as postgraduate students studying fundraising, with a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the field, including in-depth coverage of today's most effective approaches.
Maggie Stuart, protagonist of The Last Rite and The Red Ring, moves to Montreal, searching for magic. Since the events of her sixteenth year, Maggie has become something of a chameleon. She studies art when finances allow, and otherwise pursues her own work with often stolen art supplies while working at a miserable minimum wage job. Alone but trying not to be lonely, Maggie has learned some slight of hand, but it doesn't come close to satisfying her need to work real magic. Now, she's starting to feel like something is about to change, maybe for the better, maybe for the much, much worse.
A mysterious village, hidden forever from war. An Endless Forest, and the exhausted stage manager who dares its challenge. The psychic who'll read your fortune, but only on one day a year. A girl who changes the world around her into a nightmare. Feral Tales take you to places of horror and wonder, fantasy and danger. Are you ready for them? Because they can't WAIT to meet YOU.
CANADIAN DREADFUL showcases some of Canada’s best voices in horror fiction. This anthology is a harrowing tour of the northern landscape that will leave you both dazzled and terrified." ~David Morrell, New York Times best-selling author of Murder as a Fine Art In the pages of this anthology, you will not find the Canada you are accustomed to, nor a Canada that the world has grown to know and love. Between the covers, you will discover a dark landscape that will challenge your perspective. From sea to shining sea, stories of a darker Canada will arise, and within them all a kernel of truth. Stories of sacrifice, cannibalism, ghosts, and mystical forests, the authors will plunge you into the country that is Canadian Dreadful. AUTHORS: Colleen Anderson, Judith Baron, Karen Dales, Pat Flewwelling, Jen Frankel, Tyner Gillies, Vanessa C Hawkins, Repo Kempt, Nancy Kilpatrick, Caitlin Marceau, Joe Powers, Robin Rowland, David Tocher, and Sara C Walker.
Building Science Graphics: An illustrated guide to communicating science through diagrams and visualizations is a practical guide for anyone—regardless of previous design experience and preferred drawing tools—interested in creating science-centric illustrated explanatory diagrams. Starting with a clear introduction to the concept of information graphics and their role in contemporary science communication, it then outlines a process for creating graphics using evidence-based design strategies. The heart of the book is composed of two step-by-step graphical worksheets, designed to help jump-start any new project. This is both a textbook and a practical reference for anyone that needs to convey scientific information in an illustrated form for articles, poster presentations, slide shows, press releases, blog posts, social media posts and beyond.
Readers have followed New York Times bestselling author Jen Lancaster through job loss, sucky city living, weight loss attempts, and 1980s nostalgia. Now, in this bitter and witty memoir, Jen chronicles her efforts to achieve cultural enlightenment, with some hilarious missteps and genuine moments of inspiration along the way. Jen uses any means necessary on her quest to better herself: reading canonical literature, viewing classic films, attending the opera, researching artisan cheeses, and even enrolling in etiquette classes to improve her social graces. In Jen’s corner is a crack team of experts, including Page Six socialites, gourmet chefs, an opera aficionado, and a master sommelier. She may discover that well-regarded, high-priced stinky cheese tastes exactly as bad as it smells, and that her love for Kraft American Singles is forever. But one thing’s for certain: Eliza Doolittle’s got nothing on Jen Lancaster—and failure is an option.
Inspiring conversations, advancing together. Women often face unique challenges in the workplace, from navigating the wage gap and facing unfair biases to coping with interrupting colleagues and worrying about imposter syndrome. How can you rise above it all and forge a clear path to success? The HBR Women at Work Series Collection brings together strategies and advice to help women advance in their careers. This specially priced collection features You, the Leader, which examines how you can stand out as an aspiring female leader while overcoming the obstacles you face as you chart your way to the top; Speak Up, Speak Out, which will help you be heard in conversations large and small and discover ways to raise issues without raising your voice; and Making Real Connections, which will take you beyond transactional networking and superficial small talk to create valuable work relationships built on trust. Featuring detailed discussion guides, this collection will spark important conversations about where we're at and how to move forward. The HBR Women at Work series spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout their careers. With interviews from the popular podcast of the same name and related articles, stories, and research, these books provide inspiration and advice for taking on topics at work like inequity, advancement, and building community. Featuring detailed discussion guides, this series will help you spark important conversations about where we're at and how to move forward.
Qualitative researchers have grappled with how online inquiry shifts research procedures such as gaining access to spaces, communicating with participants, and obtaining informed consent. Drawing on a multimethod approach, Conducting Qualitative Research of Learning in Online Spaces explores how to design and conduct diverse studies in online environments. Authors Hannah R. Gerber, Sandra Schamroth Abrams, Jen Scott Curwood, and Alecia Marie Magnifico focus on formal and informal learning practices that occur in evolving online spaces. The text shows researchers how they can draw upon a variety of theoretical frameworks, methodological approaches, and data sources. Examples of qualitative research in online spaces, along with guiding questions, support readers at every phase of the research process.
Harmonic maps between Riemannian manifolds were first established by James Eells and Joseph H. Sampson in 1964. Wave maps are harmonic maps on Minkowski spaces and have been studied since the 1990s. Yang-Mills fields, the critical points of Yang-Mills functionals of connections whose curvature tensors are harmonic, were explored by a few physicists in the 1950s, and biharmonic maps (generalizing harmonic maps) were introduced by Guoying Jiang in 1986. The book presents an overview of the important developments made in these fields since they first came up. Furthermore, it introduces biwave maps (generalizing wave maps) which were first studied by the author in 2009, and bi-Yang-Mills fields (generalizing Yang-Mills fields) first investigated by Toshiyuki Ichiyama, Jun-Ichi Inoguchi and Hajime Urakawa in 2008. Other topics discussed are exponential harmonic maps, exponential wave maps and exponential Yang-Mills fields.
With her debut novel, If You Were Here, Jen Lancaster “[leapt] into the fiction arena with her rapier-sharp wit in one hand and a fistful of Home Depot gift cards in the other” (New York Times bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson). Now she goes from the trauma of home renovation to the drama of soul renovation in Here I Go Again.... Twenty years after ruling the halls of her suburban Chicago high school, Lissy Ryder doesn’t understand why her glory days ended. Back then, she was worshipped…beloved…feared. Present day, not so much. She’s been pink-slipped from her high-paying job, dumped by her husband, and kicked out of her condo. Now, at thirty-seven, she’s struggling to start a business from her parents’ garage and sleeping under the hair-band posters in her old bedroom. Lissy finally realizes karma is the only bitch bigger than she was. Her present is miserable because of her past. But it’s not like she can go back in time and change who she was...or can she?
The renal failure and hemodialysis dependent population is increasing worldwide. Hemodialysis access is the life-line of these patients. Hemodialysis access related surgical and interventional procedures form a major demand to the healthcare services in many developed and developing countries. As such, the proper clinical decision, planning and performance of these procedures will greatly benefit the hemodialysis patients and reduce unnecessary healthcare costs. This book is a practical guide for clinicians and nurses creating, treating or managing hemodialysis accesses for renal failure patients. Basic principles to manage common or difficult situations of hemodialysis access are discussed and illustrative clinical cases are shown as examples. This book is an essential reading material for healthcare professionals in their early phase of developing the hemodialysis access program, while providing useful tips and tricks to established clinicians that will broaden their armamentarium.
Readers have followed New York Times bestselling author Jen Lancaster through job loss, sucky city living, weight loss attempts, and 1980s nostalgia. Now, in this bitter and witty memoir, Jen chronicles her efforts to achieve cultural enlightenment, with some hilarious missteps and genuine moments of inspiration along the way. Jen uses any means necessary on her quest to better herself: reading canonical literature, viewing classic films, attending the opera, researching artisan cheeses, and even enrolling in etiquette classes to improve her social graces. In Jen’s corner is a crack team of experts, including Page Six socialites, gourmet chefs, an opera aficionado, and a master sommelier. She may discover that well-regarded, high-priced stinky cheese tastes exactly as bad as it smells, and that her love for Kraft American Singles is forever. But one thing’s for certain: Eliza Doolittle’s got nothing on Jen Lancaster—and failure is an option.
This book critically examines the development of the ‘stirring up hatred’ offences which are currently found within the UK’s Public Order Act 1986. Through a critical discourse analysis of key excerpts of parliamentary Hansard, the book constructs a detailed genealogy of the offences from the perspectives that shaped them. A novel application of theory on 'myth' is used to navigate the complex arguments and to trace ideas about identity and order across parliamentary debates, from fears of Fascism in the 1930s to condemnations of homophobia in the early 21st century. The story of the stirring up hatred offences told in this book therefore extends far beyond the traditional frame of a dilemma between regulating hate speech and safeguarding free speech: it is inextricably entwined with myths about law, race and national identity, and speaks to wider themes of coloniality, neoliberalism, white entitlement, British-Christian exceptionalism and the innocence of law. Written in an accessible and engaging style, this book challenges a wide range of assumptions about hate speech law and raises a series of considerations for developing forms of accountability that are less complicit in the harms that they are supposed to redress.
Based on the learning goals of the Society of Thoracic Radiology Curriculum in Cardiac Radiology, Cardiac Imaging presents core knowledge that must be learned to accurately and effectively interpret cardiac imaging studies. This book imparts essential facts about all imaging modalities and the basics of interpretation and technique in a concise and readable format. Part of the Rotations in Radiology series, this book offers a guided approach to imaging diagnosis. Each pathology is covered within a targeted discussion that reviews the definition, clinical features, anatomy and physiology, how to approach the image, what not to miss, differential diagnosis, clinical issues, key points, and key references. The book's manageable size is ideal for Residents' use during training on a specific rotation and for exam review, or as a quick refresher for the established Radiologist.
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