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Destined for Space Our Story of Exploration
By Don Nardo. 2012
Who hasn’t looked to the night sky and wondered, what’s out there? Miracles of human curiosity, bravery, and science have…
made it possible to begin answering that question. From wishful stargazing to moon walking to, someday, intergalactic travel, the story of human space exploration is full of daring adventure, incredible machinery, and endless curiosity about our place in the universe.
Tiny Dogs: The perfect chapter book for young readers (Tiny Dogs)
By Rose Lihou. 2025
Tiny dogs, big adventures!Meet the tiny dogs in the third chapter book from debut author-illustrator Rose Lihou, with full-colour illustrations…
throughout.'Ridiculously delightful' - Guardian It's Bea's birthday. She would be happy spending it playing in the garden with the tiny dogs, but her mum thinks they should have a party. Bea is excited and a little bit nervous. . .There is so much that could go wrong! Will everyone have a good time at her party? Will her granny put strange ingredients in her birthday cake? And what IF someone spots the tiny dogs? You're invited to Bea's birthday party! Can you help the tiny dogs make Bea's party the best birthday party ever? A colour chapter book series, perfect for readers moving on from picture books. Tiny Dogs: Bea's Secret FriendsTiny Dogs: The Lost School PetTiny Dogs: The Best Birthday Party
The Sacred Universe: Earth, Spirituality, and Religion in the Twenty-First Century
By Thomas Berry. 2009
A leading scholar, cultural historian, and Catholic priest who spent more than fifty years writing about our engagement with the…
Earth, Thomas Berry possessed prophetic insight into the rampant destruction of ecosystems and the extinction of species. In this book he makes a persuasive case for an interreligious dialogue that can better confront the environmental problems of the twenty-first century. These erudite and keenly sympathetic essays represent Berry's best work, covering such issues as human beings' modern alienation from nature and the possibilities of future, regenerative forms of religious experience. Asking that we create a new story of the universe and the emergence of the Earth within it, Berry resituates the human spirit within a sacred totality.
Democratizing Inequalities: Dilemmas of the New Public Participation
By Caroline W. Lee, Michael McQuarrie, and Edward T. Walker. 2015
Opportunities to “have your say,” “get involved,” and “join theconversation” are everywhere in public life. From crowdsourcing and town hallmeetings…
to government experiments with social media, participatory politics increasinglyseem like a revolutionary antidote to the decline of civic engagement and thethinning of the contemporary public sphere. Many argue that, with newtechnologies, flexible organizational cultures, and a supportive policymakingcontext, we now hold the keys to large-scale democratic revitalization.Democratizing Inequalities shows that the equation may not be sosimple. Modern societies face a variety of structural problems that limitpotentials for true democratization, as well as vast inequalities in politicalaction and voice that are not easily resolved by participatory solutions. Popularparticipation may even reinforce elite power in unexpected ways. Resisting anoversimplified account of participation as empowerment, this collection ofessays brings together a diverse range of leading scholars to reveal surprisinginsights into how dilemmas of the new public participation play out in politicsand organizations. Through investigations including fights over theauthenticity of business-sponsored public participation, the surge of the TeaParty, the role of corporations in electoral campaigns, and participatorybudgeting practices in Brazil, DemocratizingInequalities seeks to refresh our understanding of public participation andtrace the reshaping of authority in today’s political environment.
The Perfect Neighborhood: A Novel
By Liz Alterman. 2022
Liz Alterman&’s engrossing novel is a thought-provoking read about the dark side of suburbia and the secrets of close-knit communities,…
perfect for fans of Joshilyn Jackson.When actress and model Allison Langley leaves her former rockstar husband, Christopher, in the middle of the night, it&’s all her Oak Hill neighbors can talk about. The gossip comes to an abrupt halt when five-year-old Billy Barnes goes missing on his walk home from kindergarten. Billy&’s mother, Rachel, blames herself for being at work and letting her only child walk alone. Cassidy, Billy&’s teenage babysitter, was also late to arrive on the afternoon he disappeared and blames herself for his disappearance. As the clock ticks down, police are unable to find any trace of Billy, forcing Rachel to ponder the enemies she&’s made in their well-off suburb. Could it be one of her neighbors who stole her son? Would they abduct Billy to hurt her? How easy would it be to take a child while the parents or nannies are distracted? When another child goes missing, the town is put under a microscope as the police try to get to the bottom of the disappearances. Will they be able to find the two children, or will it be too late? What secrets lie at the heart of this tragedy, and how far will one go to keep those dangerous secrets buried?
Mind Over Money: The Psychology of Cash and How to Use It Better
By Claudia Hammond. 2016
On a summer evening in 1994, the two members of the band KLF burned £1 million in £50 notes in…
a barn on the Isle of Jura. They filmed themselves tossing the bills into the fire, and made the story public. The reaction amazed them: this act of nihilism caused a public outpouring of rage. They received death threats. And yet, if the band members had squandered their wealth away on designer clothes and sports cars, would anyone have cared?We constantly make assumptions about money. We confuse it with morality. We know we need it, and we tend to want more of it, but what we do not always appreciate are the ways it affects our minds, and emotions, and can even skew our perceptions.Mind Over Money is about what money does to us. In delightfully accessible language, Hammond explores the power of money and shows how psychology and neuroscience are providing us with some extraordinary tools for making better decisions about the way we use money.
You won't want to leave... until you can't.'Utterly compelling - read this in one weekend' Catherine Cooper'The perfect destination thriller'…
Gemma RogersAfter dumping her boyfriend and fleeing England, Sadie can't help but say yes when she's invited to visit an island just off the coast of Fiji.The island is exactly what Sadie imagined: paradise. Beautiful sunsets, gorgeous white beaches and with no Wi-Fi, Sadie can finally try to escape her past.But she quickly discovers that there's more to the island than meets the eye.Why are only women able to visit? Why is a section of the island off limits? And why does no one seem to want - or be able - to leave?As Sadie begins to question everything, she starts to uncover a dark secret that lurks in this haven. But now she's stuck on a remote island with no way out...Don't miss the next utterly gripping and spine-tingling thriller from bestselling author Nina Manning, perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke and Sarah Goodwin.Readers are gripped by The Beach Holiday:'I didn't want this book to end' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Dark and compelling' Sarah Clarke 'Suspense-filled, unputdownable and an addictive page-turner' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A great escapist read full of intrigue and simmering tension' Helen Cooper 'Thrilling' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We'll Always Have Paris: A Mother/Daughter Memoir
By Jennifer Coburn. 2014
How her daughter and her passport taught Jennifer to live like there's no tomorrowJennifer Coburn has always been terrified of…
dying young. So she decides to save up and drop everything to travel with her daughter, Katie, on a whirlwind European adventure before it's too late. Even though her husband can't join them, even though she's nervous about the journey, and even though she's perfectly healthy, Jennifer is determined to jam her daughter's mental photo album with memories—just in case.From the cafés of Paris to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Jennifer and Katie take on Europe one city at a time, united by their desire to see the world and spend precious time together. In this heartwarming generational love story, Jennifer reveals how their adventures helped vanquish her fear of dying...for the sake of living.We'll Always Have Paris is a tale of laughter, tears, and the joys of self-discovery. Jennifer's raw and honest reflections will resonate with readers of all backgrounds, as she delves into the complexities of motherhood, the pursuit of dreams, and the art of letting go. Packed with emotion, wit, and unforgettable moments, this memoir is a celebration of life's imperfections and the enduring strength of family bonds."Brimming with joie de vivre!"—Jamie Cat Callan, author of Ooh La La! French Women's Secrets to Feeling Beautiful Every Day"Coburn proves as adept at describing the terrain of the human heart as she is the gardens of Alcázar or the streets of Paris."—Claire and Mia Fontaine, authors of the bestselling Come Back and Have Mother, Will Travel
Our possessions can create unbearable weight and affect our ability to serve and thrive. How do we defy gravity and…
find freedom? In this 4-week small group study and stewardship campaign, pastor and author Tom Berlin explores what is required to sustain a vibrant life, what we need versus what we want, and what we can do to avoid being pulled into the orbit of materialism.This 64-page Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the 4-week group study as part of the stewardship program. Includes session plans, discussion questions, and activities based on the book and DVD, as well as multiple format options.
Defying Gravity: Break Free from the Culture of More (Defying Gravity Ser.)
By Tom Berlin. 2016
Our possessions can create unbearable weight and affect our ability to serve and thrive. How do we defy gravity and…
find freedom? In this 4-week small group study and stewardship campaign, pastor and author Tom Berlin explores what is required to sustain a vibrant life, what we need versus what we want, and what we can do to avoid being pulled into the orbit of materialism.
Project Management: A Risk-Management Approach
By Gary Mitchell, Ted Klastorin. 2021
As the number and size of projects continue to increase, there is a growing demand for effective project managers. Project…
Management: A Risk-Management Approach prepares students to successfully navigate the many challenges, factors, and situations that project managers face. Authors Ted Klastorin and Gary Mitchell emphasize the importance of mitigating risk at every stage, helping students avoid common pitfalls that lead to project failures, compromised schedules, or incurred costs. Real-world examples, cases, solved problems, and practice problems help bring methodologies to life. Readers will be equipped with the tools they need to plan, schedule, and monitor even the most complex projects in a variety of market sectors. Included with this title: The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides.
Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life
By David M. Newman. 2026
Using vivid prose, current examples, and fresh data, the?Fifteenth Edition?of?Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life?presents a unique and thought-provoking…
overview of how society is constructed and experienced. Author David M. Newman shows students how to see the "unfamiliar in the familiar"—to step back and see organization and predictability in their take-for-granted personal experiences. With his approachable writing style and lively anecdotes, Newman′s goal from the first edition has been the same: to write a textbook that "reads like a real book." Many adopters of this book are fans of Peter Berger′s classic works, which helped introduce the idea of "social constructionism" to sociology. Newman uses the metaphors of "architecture" and "construction" to help students understand that society is not something that exists "out there," independently of themselves; it is a human creation that is planned, maintained, or altered by individuals.
Project Management: A Risk-Management Approach
By Gary Mitchell, Ted Klastorin. 2021
As the number and size of projects continue to increase, there is a growing demand for effective project managers. Project…
Management: A Risk-Management Approach prepares students to successfully navigate the many challenges, factors, and situations that project managers face. Authors Ted Klastorin and Gary Mitchell emphasize the importance of mitigating risk at every stage, helping students avoid common pitfalls that lead to project failures, compromised schedules, or incurred costs. Real-world examples, cases, solved problems, and practice problems help bring methodologies to life. Readers will be equipped with the tools they need to plan, schedule, and monitor even the most complex projects in a variety of market sectors. Included with this title: The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides.
Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life
By David M. Newman. 2026
Using vivid prose, current examples, and fresh data, the?Fifteenth Edition?of?Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life?presents a unique and thought-provoking…
overview of how society is constructed and experienced. Author David M. Newman shows students how to see the "unfamiliar in the familiar"—to step back and see organization and predictability in their take-for-granted personal experiences. With his approachable writing style and lively anecdotes, Newman′s goal from the first edition has been the same: to write a textbook that "reads like a real book." Many adopters of this book are fans of Peter Berger′s classic works, which helped introduce the idea of "social constructionism" to sociology. Newman uses the metaphors of "architecture" and "construction" to help students understand that society is not something that exists "out there," independently of themselves; it is a human creation that is planned, maintained, or altered by individuals.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter)
By J. K. Rowling. 1998
'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and…
Wizardry this year.'Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone... Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true.Having become classics of our time, the Harry Potter eBooks never fail to bring comfort and escapism. With their message of hope, belonging and the enduring power of truth and love, the story of the Boy Who Lived continues to delight generations of new readers.
Abuse in World Religions: Articulating the Problem (Rape Culture, Religion and the Bible)
By Johanna Stiebert. 2025
This book opens out religious studies discussion on spiritual abuse to extend beyond the primary focus on Christian settings and…
situations. Emphasising the diversity and reach of manifestations of spiritual abuse, it offers snapshots and examples from five major religious traditions.Following a definition of “spiritual abuse” and a qualification of the application of the designation “world religions”, five chapters - each by subject experts - demonstrate that spiritual abuse can be identified in contexts of Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Sikhi(sm). The chapters draw on sacred texts, historical events, religious institutions, practices, or figures particular to each tradition, paying heed to how specific examples can relate to wider, or systemic tendencies. Throughout, there is emphasis on trauma-informed and survivor-centred approaches.Abuse in World Religions (Vol. 1) will appeal to academics of religious studies with interest in rape culture and spiritual abuse, as well as upper-level undergraduates and postgraduates, and religious leaders, or leaders of faith-based organisations, seeking to understand and to confront spiritual abuse and rape culture in their own communities.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license
1000+ Little Things Happy Successful People Do Differently
By Marc Chernoff, Angel Chernoff. 2019
New York Times-bestselling authors Marc and Angel Chernoff deliver instant inspiration and powerful advice for becoming our best selves.Millions of…
readers turn to Marc and Angel Chernoff for fresh, intimate insights for a fulfilled life. In this pithy and empowering guide, they collect the very best advice they've discovered, on topics that include overcoming setbacks, letting go of what's holding us back, nurturing relationships, finding time for self-care, and cultivating passion in order to achieve our wildest dreams. Topics include: * 10 Mistakes Unhappy People Make * 28 Ways to Stop Complicating Your Life * 12 Tough Truths That Help You Grow * 12 Amazingly Achievable Things to Do Today * 10 Timeless Lessons for a Life Well-LivedA perfect gift for a loved one or ourselves, this deceptively simple book is a touchstone to return to for a boost of motivation and inspiration.
15 Things You Should Give Up to Be Happy
By Luminita D. Saviuc, Vishen Lakhiani. 2016
Based on a phenomenally popular blog post, a simple and counterintuitive approach to finding true joy When PurposeFairy.com founder Luminita…
Saviuc posted a list of things to let go in order to be happy, she had no idea that it would go viral, shared more than 1.2 million times and counting. Based on that inspiring post, this heartfelt book gives readers permission to give up--that is, to let go of the bad habits that are holding them back from achieving authentic happiness and living their best lives. Lessons include: · Give Up the Past · Give Up Your Limiting Beliefs · Give Up Blaming Others · Give Up the Need to Always Be Right · Give Up Labels · Give Up Attachment Simple yet wise, and informed by the author's own inspiring personal journey, this liberating little book presents a fresh twist on happiness advice: take a step back to reflect, and give yourself permission to let things go.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Holocaust and Latin America: Migration, Resettlement and Memory (The Holocaust and its Contexts)
By Daniela Gleizer, Emmanuel Kahan, Yael Siman. 2025
This book explores the history of the Holocaust in relation to Latin America. It is estimated that about 100,000 Jewish refugees…
immigrated to the region between 1933 and 1945. Despite the critical role Latin America played in sheltering Jewish refugees from Nazism, the region has remained largely on the margins of Holocaust studies. The volume adopts a global perspective, examining the Holocaust’s connections to Latin America, both as a region and as a mosaic of distinct national contexts. Structured around three key themes —migration, settlement, and memory— the book not only addresses the immigration policies of Latin American governments but also amplifies the experiences and voices of Jewish survivors who found refuge in this culturally diverse region.
The Railway Children
By E Nesbit. 2017
The lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are shattered when their father leaves with two strangers. When they and their…
mother move to a country cottage, they soon come to love the railway that runs nearby. There follows a series of many adventures.