pIn this follow-up to the acclaimed military science fiction thriller emThe Cold Betweenem, a young soldier finds herself caught in the crosshairs of a deadly conspiracy in deep space. ppSix weeks ago, Commander Elena Shaw and Captain Greg Foster were court-martialed for their role in an event Central Gov denies ever happened. Yet instead of a dishonorable discharge or time in a military prison, Shaw

Synthesizing the literature from the survey and measurement fields, this book explains how to develop closed-response survey scales that will accurately capture such constructs as attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors. It provides guidelines to help applied researchers or graduate students review existing scales for possible adoption or adaptation in a study create their own conceptual framework for a scale

First volume to reflect on both the comedy within critical theory and the role of comedians as practitioners of critique.

pWe\'re online and communicating all day, but with less and less impact.p pWe need to build on what makes us human. Skills such as listening, socialising and storytelling have been lost in the world of digital and are needed more than ever, both personally and professionally. These soft skills give you the advantage in a changing world, allowing you freedom, flexibility and the ability to collaborate

pEverything is in place at the Gull Point Estate for the Memorial Day wedding bash-the lawns are perfectly manicured, the caterer is stocked and ready, the champagne is chilled. And the string quartet is brushing up on their Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, and Mozart. But before they end their rehearsal, they\'d be well advised to have a version of Stormy Weather ready to go just in case the day doesn\'t go

bWhat Happens When One of America\'s Most Admired Biographers Writes His Own Biographyb pFor Eric Metaxas, the answer is iFish Out of Water A Search for the Meaning of Lifei--a poetic and sometimes hilarious memoir of his early years, in which the Queens-born son of Greek and German immigrants struggles to make sense of a world in which he never quite seems to fit. pRenowned for his biographies of

THE OTHER WATSON-In 2009 Airship 27 Production launched its series of brand new Sherlock Holmes adventures titled Sherlock Holmes - Consulting Detective. Among the contributors was a British writer named I.A. Watson. Considered a good omen by the publishers to have Watson on board, that first volume became a huge success as did the subsequent sequels.-In the past 12 years I.A. Watson\'s Holmes tales

pRick Hansen is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students.p pAt the age of 15, Rick Hansen 1957- suffered an accident and was confined to

In writings about Islam, women and modernity in the Middle East, family and religion are frequently invoked but rarely historicized. Based on a wide range of local sources spanning two centuries 1660-1860, Beshara B. Doumani argues that there is no such thing as the Muslim or Arab family type that is so central to Orientalist, nationalist, and Islamist narratives. Rather, one finds dramatic regional

pIn this gripping page-turner, an ex-agent on the run from her former employers must take one more case to clear her name and save her life. She used to work for the U.S. government, but very few people ever knew that. An expert in her field, she was one of the darkest secrets of an agency so clandestine it doesn\'t even have a name. And when they decided she was a liability, they came for her without

pbProvides detailed information about the use of nanotechnology in remediating waste and pollution in agriculture bp piNano-Technological Intervention in Agricultural Productivityi explores sustainable, eco-friendly technologies for remediating wastes and contaminated areas in both water and land ecosystems. Focusing on nano-technological innovations that use microbes and microbial agents to improve

After 35 years of marriage, Janie J suddenly found herself single and sixty.Would she be able to start overWould she be able to handle everything on her ownWould she need a chiropractor after using the riding lawn mowerWould her new business be enough to survive onWould she be able to find new friendsWould she get into shape without plastic surgeryWould she ever be happy againWould she find a new loveThis

pThis is a story about a young girl, Layla, who plays a female sport. She becomes very good at it...after her father sets her on the path with deception. But the truth always come to light.ppThis story encourages young readers to try new things, and if they are good at them that\'s great But they do not always have to become the best. Sometimes there are other things they can be even better at.p

pThis book is for every parent who wishes to empower, inspire and educate their kids with money smarts. Written for the high school and college aged student, this book delivers a \'money school\' in book form. In an entertaining and highly readable approach, Handy covers many topics, including the money mindset, debit and credit cards, understanding credit scores, dealing with stress as a teen, entrepreneurship,

pemFront and Back Stage of Tourism Performanceem situates our travel imaginaries, those dream destinations on our travel bucket lists, as co-constructed by the tourist industry, state development policies, and community negotiations, and as framed by modernity\'s new global cultural economy. As more people travel for pleasure than ever before, host communities and intermediaries are presented with

pThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.ppThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity individual or corporate has a copyright on the body of the work.ppScholars believe,

Retos Desde la Cruz habla del triumfo de la gracia de Dios en los santos del Antiguo Testamento. El autor explica, Quiero hacer hinacapie en las verdades o los principios relevantes y basicos para el creyente, las verdades de la Cruz a nivel de Romanos 5-8. Mi primer proposito no es el evangelismo sino la madurez o el discipulado de los pastores, creyentes en toda etapa de su vida. En todo cuento con

pstrongemLateral Solutions to Mathematical Problemsemstrong offers a fresh approach to mathematical problem solving via lateral thinking. Lateral thinking has long been used informally by good mathematics teachers and lecturers to spice up their material and interest their students in the more artistic aspects of mathematical problem solving. In this book, the author attempts to carry out this process

Build a complete control system for industrial robots, learning all the theory and practical tips from the perspective of an automation engineer. Explore the details of kinematics, trajectories, and motion control, and then create your own circuit board to drive the electric motors and move the robot.pAfter covering the theory, readers can put what they\'ve learned in practice by programming a control

bWith 3 colors, 3 brushes and this practical advice, you can start painting water scenes in watercolor with just 9 projects.b pEven if you have never picked up a paintbrush before, professional watercolor teacher and artist, Stephen Coates, shows you how to paint convincing water scenes in watercolour using just three brushes, three colors, a plastic palette and a watercolour pad. pOnly students\'