A war torn Ethiopia and an America in the throes of social unrest provide the background for a poignant story of loss, famine, war, faith and love. Guided by spirit elephants, haunted by hyena-men, The Lion Of Djibouti is the quest of two brothers to reunite across two continents after a brutal lion attack.
Moira grew to womanhood in the realm of Myr, wise in the arts of women.. and utterly innocent of the ways of men. All of that changes tonight. Moira wondered, trembling. She passes through the circle of stones into the world of men. There, she meets Wulfsun, every mesmerizing inch a man, hard muscled and tawny maned. No Viking was more feared, until he captures a maiden as beautiful as moonlit shadows, and is enslaved for all time. He would have her willing or not at all, though his blood coursed hot with wanting. And though Moira wore a golden collar of thralldom, her desire for the mighty warrior was the greater bondage.
Adapting to the unique needs of multiple generations of learners is critical to actively engage, retain, and prepare students for future healthcare practice. This book will guide health professions educators as they navigate the teaching and learning environment by integrating student-focused and evidence-based best practices"--
A refreshing, insightful look into the political and economic dynamics driving globalization today Globalization: it's earlier than you think. That's the provocative message of Against the Dead Hand, which traces the rise and fall of the century-long dream of central planning and top-down control and its impact on globalization-revealing the extent to which the "dead hand" of the old collectivist dream still shapes the contours of today's world economy. Mixing historical narrative, thought-provoking arguments, and on-the-scene reporting and interviews, Brink Lindsey shows how the economy has grown up amidst the wreckage of the old regime-detailing how that wreckage constrains the present and obscures the future. He conveys a clearer picture of globalization's current state than the current conventional wisdom, providing a framework for anticipating the future direction of the world economy.
Experienced doula, Linsey Bliss, shows you how to prepare physically and mentally for every element of having a child, from pregnancy to fourth trimester in The Doula's Guide to Empowering Your Birth. Lindsey Bliss, who has assisted as a doula at hundreds of births and is herself a mother of seven, reveals here all the wisdom and advice that doulas share with the new mothers who hire them. The Doula's Guide to Empowering Your Birth covers the period from pregnancy through labor and birth to fourth trimester healing. The focus, however, is on preparing for birth--including topics like how to pick the right childbirth class and the right birthing method. You’ll also see how to assemble the team of professionals, family members, and friends who will support you through labor and birth, and how to approach last-minute decisions about pain medications and cesarean sections. Bliss's tone throughout is at once authoritative and confident as well as warm and encouraging. Her concern in her practice as well as in these pages is to listen to and help secure each new mom's own personal vision of a birthing experience that is safe, fulfilling, and meaningful.
The Pullman Strike of 1894 threatened an entire nation with social and economic upheaval. Describing both its immediate results in business and its far-reaching effects on trade unionism, the author treats the dramatic story of the strike no as an isolated conflict, but as a culminating explosion in labor-capital relations. Woven into the narrative is the rise and decline of the extraordinary Pullman experiment. To all outward appearances a philanthropic project conceived by a generous employer for his employees, the "model town" of George Pullman developed into a kind of medieval barony, operated with an iron hand. This experiment is carefully traced in all its varying aspects, with emphasis on its contribution to the origin of the strike.
An entertaining collection of colorful stories from Texas history that give readers plenty of reason to laugh, cry, and gain an even greater understanding of the people and moments that have been a part of the Texas story. "It looked like millions of stars were shooting down to the ground," said Julia Palmer Roberts, with "streaks of fire flying in every direction." The 1833 meteor shower struck fear into the hearts of people across America, including Julia's family in Texas, who met the phenomenon on their knees, praying for help during what they were sure was the end of the world. Julia's is just one of the stories that author and historian T. Lindsay Baker relates in Texas Stories I like to Tell My Friends. Baker has been finding and telling stories from Texas history for decades. Even before he published his popular Ghost Towns of Texas books, Baker was writing a regular column for the local newspaper in Thurber, Texas, inviting readers to laugh and cry with stories from years-gone-by. Texas Stories I like to Tell My Friends brings those stories together for readers all over. This volume focuses on stories that originated in the 1800s, bringing out many details about pioneering, slavery, the Civil War, and forgotten moments in time like the forming of a ghost town, a failed railway strike, the tracking of a horse thief, and more. Alternately startling and enlivening but always interesting, Texas Stories provides a valuable reading experience for anyone interested in the stories of people who came before us.
“[Tramuta] draws back the curtain on the city’s hipper, more happening side—as obsessed with coffee, creativity, and brunch as Brooklyn or Berlin.” —My Little Paris The city long-adored for its medieval beauty, old-timey brasseries, and corner cafés has even more to offer today. In the last few years, a flood of new ideas and creative locals has infused a once-static, traditional city with a new open-minded sensibility and energy. Journalist Lindsey Tramuta offers detailed insight into the rapidly evolving worlds of food, wine, pastry, coffee, beer, fashion, and design in the delightful city of Paris. Tramuta puts the spotlight on the new trends and people that are making France’s capital a more whimsical, creative, vibrant, and curious place to explore than its classical reputation might suggest. With hundreds of striking photographs that capture this fresh, animated spirit—and a curated directory of Tramuta’s favorite places to eat, drink, stay, and shop—The New Paris shows us the storied City of Light as never before. “The author’s vibrant and precise command of English frames this lively collection of insights about cultural change and stories regarding multiple chefs and merchants.” —Forbes “As the culinary scene in Paris evolves, a new palate of flavors and styles of eating have emerged, redefining what is ‘French cuisine.’ The New Paris documents these changes through the lens of bakers, coffee roasters, ice cream makers, chefs, and even food truck owners. A thoughtful, and delicious, look at how Paris continues to delight and excite the palates of visitors and locals.” —David Lebovitz, author of My Paris Kitchen
In our urban forests and designed landscapes, trees stand as the most important and resilient green elements. Arboricultural Practices by Lindsey Purcell is an essential guide for all green professionals—including arboricultural consultants, arborists, urban foresters, landscape architects, landscape contractors and tree owners and managers—offering comprehensive insights into aligning arboricultural practices with urban forestry initiatives and sustainability goals. Drawing from over 40 years of experience and an extensive body of work, Purcell shares practical knowledge and best practices for the industry, distilled from his career as a tree-care professional and educator. This textbook is especially tailored for instructors and students, covering a wide range of topics essential for the next generation of arborists and urban foresters. The book covers all aspects of arboriculture from the fundamentals of tree growth and development to essential management practices. It follows the tree from selection in the nursery to planting and aftercare through such routine practices as pruning, fertilization, support systems, and plant health care. Arboricultural Practices is a comprehensive resource for academic and professional applications.
Offers a sociological perspective of gender that can be applied to our lives. Focusing on the most recent research and theory–both in the U.S. and globally–Gender Roles, 6e provides an in-depth, survey and analysis of modern gender roles and issues from a sociological perspective. The text integrates insights and research from other disciplines such as biology, psychology, anthropology, and history to help build more robust theories of gender roles.
A visually driven celebration of bathing culture around the world, featuring more than 150 photos plus healing rituals and calming practices for daily life. Full of breathtaking photography and engaging stories, THERMAL is a celebration of the places, traditions, and mythologies surrounding the healing benefits of heat. Featuring more than 50 faraway locations—from an ancient holy hot spring in Turkey to a cozy sauna on a snowcapped ridge in Alaska, plus pools, tubs, and more—these pages overflow with idyllic landscapes and wanderlust inspiration. Sprinkled throughout are simple practices for incorporating the restorative powers of heat, steam, and water into daily life, including rejuvenating bath recipes, healing steam rituals, and herbal remedies that encourage well-being at home. In an elevated, tactile package that evokes wellness, serenity, and escape, THERMAL will appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, and anyone with a spirit of adventure. ON-TREND: A natural extension of the self-care movement, bathleisure is all the rage. This book celebrates bathleisure by exploring bathing cultures around the world, and presenting accessible rituals as a means to find balance and tranquility. In our increasingly digital world, people are craving a slower pace of life, with more time spent outside and less time in front of a screen. This book speaks to that widespread desire to pause, prioritize self-care, and experience the beauty of the world. RESPECTED AUTHOR: Lindsey Bro has years of experience in the outdoor space, having started @CabinLove on Instagram back in 2013 Adhering to the author and @CabinLove's aesthetic sense, THERMAL is perfect for this audience that dreams of escaping to distant places, immersing themselves in nature, and living a quieter life. BEAUTIFUL GIFT: In a photo-driven package that evokes both self-care and wanderlust, this gorgeous book is a lovely gift for wellness enthusiasts, armchair travelers, and adventurers. Alongside crystals, smudge sticks, candles, and souvenirs from faraway places, THERMAL readers can display this beautiful book on a shelf or coffee table. Perfect for: Avid travelers and armchair travelers People looking to incorporate self-care and healing practices into daily life Mind/body/spirit enthusiasts Fans of saunas, hot springs, baths, onsens, hammams, and the like Design/architecture aficionados People who bought CABIN PORN, SHE EXPLORES, MOON BATH, or RITUAL BATHS
In the year 2169, time travel has become a reality. Professor Paxton Gardner, after being told he can only use his device for passive data gathering, strives to make a lifelong dream come true, by stealing his invention in order to prevent one of the greatest disasters in history. As Doctor James Stone, a former student and close friend of Paxton's, is preparing to make a dream of his own come true by living and working on Mars, he is requested to assist in ascertaining where Gardner has gone, and how to bring him back. The journey of each man culminates in ways that neither could ever foresee.
Adventurous or globe-trotting jobs do exist outside of the movies and television. For kids thinking about making a career out of exploring new horizons, this book will be a welcome resource. Career Ideas for Kids Who Like Adventure and Travel, Second Edition clues kids in on action-packed jobs in various exciting fields. By providing step-by-step self-assessment followed by a series of job profiles, this illustrated book helps kids identify their personality traits to better match themselves to possible fast-paced careers. Resources for further research and expanded career discovery activities encourage further exploration for adventure-minded kids. Completely revised and updated, this guide is a great starting point for kids seeking a career filled with adventure and travel.
Did you know how common it is how little people know apple cider vinegar and how beneficial it is to use on a daily basis? You ask what is apple cider vinegar? Is it really beneficial or just all hype? Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar that's made from apples. While apple cider vinegar is clear, the organic and unpasteurized kind is foggy and slightly congealed. This is because of the large amounts of mother of vinegar in the ACV. Mother of vinegar is actually cellulose, a natural carbohydrate, that's produced by bacteria in the vinegar. It is not harmful when ingested or is it a sign of spoilage. It is actually what frequent ACV users look for. Apple cider vinegar is often used by individuals as an ingredient when making vinaigrettes, chutneys, marinades, salad dressings, and more.
When a Berlin church decides to give refuge to fugitive Jews, they must hide this from the pastor's teenaged son, Kristopher, who is an ardent Hitler Youth. Eventually the church is betrayed, and the pastor and his family are sent to a slave labor camp where Hitler's V-1 and V-2 rockets are being assembled. Several months pass before the pastor discovers that one of the scientists in charge of the rocket facility is Dr. Otto von Kemp, a former member of his Berlin church; but von Kemp is unable to get his pastor released because he has secrets of his own that he must keep hidden from the Nazis. When Von Kemp's daughter, Hannah, learns that her childhood sweetheart, Kristopher, is interned with his family in one of the labor camps, she persuades her father to put him to work as a gardener on their rented estate. However, Kristopher's bitterness - plus Hannah's infatuation with him- inevitably leads to a sexual encounter between the two that changes all their lives 25 years later.
Ross Marteau is the toast of the international art world for his sensual sculptures of rich and famous women, but when a long-term relationship ends badly, he retreats to his Texas hometown -- only to have his newfound peace of mind permanently, and profoundly, shattered. One afternoon over lunch, Ross is approached by a woman to whom he feels an irresistible attraction. She introduces herself as Celeste Lacan and asks him to take on a new commission: a sculpture of her younger sister, Leda. She promises that the job will present artistic challenges unlike any he has encountered before. Though reluctant, Ross can't help but be intrigued -- by Celeste herself and by a photo of Leda's face, a portrait of incomparable beauty. When he meets her, Ross is stunned to discover that Leda's body is as startlingly unique as her face is beautiful. Just as Celeste predicted, he becomes consumed with portraying the duality of her body . . . and, perhaps, her soul.
Former intelligence officer Harry Strand learns that a secret agent can never retire--and never surrender. A widower, he has started his life over and fallen in love with Mara Song, a beautiful Asian art collector. But Harry's peaceful world is shattered when he discovers a shocking videotape of his wife's death in Mara's tape collection.
Discusses how a knowledge of long-term change in ecosystems can inform and influence their conservation, integrating perspectives from archaeology, environmental history and palaeoecology.
This reader, edited by well-known author Mark Kishlansky, includes a diversity of historical documents from world and western history designed to supplement textbooks and lectures in the teaching of world civilizations. It is an ideal complement to WORLD HISTORY, Second Edition by Duiker/Spielvogel; WORLD HISTORY, Second Edition by Upshur et al; and WORLD HISTORY, Fifth Edition by Adler. This reader provides a balance of constitutional documents, political theory, philosophy, imaginative literature, and social description.
A psychological thriller charts the seduction of American sculptor Ross Marteau by a beautiful woman while he is sculpting another woman whom he finds especially grotesque, as he becomes ensnared in a complex web of deceit, dark secrets, and evil.
The definitive who, what, where, and when volume about more than a half-century of stock car racing, "The Ultimate Stock Car Trivia Book" contains answers to more than 1,000 questions about this thrilling sport. Photos.
Children's book/Young Adult. Gillian-a girl of 5 going on six, finds the rings of Spring and Summer. Misplaced by Princess Sparkle, the fairy princess, Gillian and her dogs (Oliver and Remy) must recover the rings and return them to the princess.
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