Who has enchanted Holly's parents, and why?A month short of her graduation ball, Holly gets an unexpected visitor.Leoflyn tells her there is trouble - of a magical kind.Her parents cannot see any of their magical friends.But who would do such a thing and why?Holly returns to the mountain, only to find that they do not know her either.Trouble is in the air, and Holly must delve into her heritage to break the spell.But this is far from the e...

Avonvale is a compelling historical romance novel that follows a young Irish couple who emigrate to America for different reasons than most who followed that path. The story is set in Northern Ireland in the early 1900s. The main characters, Tom and Mary, build a life together. Their story traverses across accepted norms, values and stereotypes as they make their way to an American life for themselves, their family and all who cross their path. The saga begins in the midst of family turmoi...

Energy subsidies have wide-ranging economic consequences. Although they are aimed at protecting consumers, subsidies aggravate fiscal imbalances, crowd out priority public spending, and depress private investment, including in the energy sector. Subsidies also distort resource allocation by encouraging excessive energy consumption, artificially promoting capital-intensive industries, reducing incentives for investment in renewable energy, and accelerating the depletion of natural resources...

Praise for The Teaching Portfolio"This new edition of a classic text has added invaluable, immediately useful material. It's a must-read for faculty, department chairs, and academic administrators." -Irene W. D. Hecht, director, Department Leadership Programs, American Council on Education"This book offers a wealth of wisdom and materials. It contains essential knowledge, salient advice, and an immediately useful model for faculty engaged in promotion or tenure." -Raymond L...

The various Red Data Books prepared by the IUCN and ICBP have set the standards for recognizing birds close to or at risk of extinction worldwide.This book, by focusing on vulnerable species living in or visiting Britain, sets out to define the British situation and to clearly establish both the importance of British populations and our own responsibilities for contributing to bird conservation.Compiled by an editorial team drawn from the Nature Conservancy...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

Journey farther into the cosmos with Beyond the Stars 7, a thrilling collection of classic science fiction adventures where every voyage leads to new dangers, astonishing discoveries, and worlds unlike anything imagined on Earth. From blazing suns and frozen frontiers to abandoned spacecraft and mysterious alien civilizations, these stories capture the excitement of exploring an endless universe.Featuring unforgettable tales from legendary authors including

As important as state-to-state and multi-state cooperation have long proven to be, many countries in the Global South have yet to fully explore its potentials. Despite their shared history of slavery, colonialism, and underdevelopment, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean currently show a lack of significant cooperation. Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean: The Case for Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation, therefore, makes the case for an increased and renewed effort at bilater...

Have you ever felt called to create something? Have you felt that nudge that becomes a desire? Then that desire becomes ambition, and then you’re almost compelled to complete what you started? From the beginning of time, God has called His children to share the Good News. One group of individuals He especially loves to call is artists. Looking at the sweeping majesty of a fiery sunset, or the delicate perfection of a single flower, I know that God is an artist. He uses beauty to share His ...

Santa's Library: 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends' encapsulates an extraordinary range of literary styles, themes, and individuals, highlighting the diverse manners through which the essence of Christmas has been captured in literature. From iconic carols that echo through the ages to poignant tales that embody the spirit of giving, this anthology masterfully compiles works that span centuries, cultures, and literary movements. Noteworthy pieces not only entertain bu...

Borders represent an intriguing paradox as globalization continues to leap barriers at a vigorous pace, merging economies and cultures through world trade, economic integration, the mass media, the Internet, and increasingly mobile populations. At the same time, the political boundaries separating peoples remain pervasive and problematic. Borders and Border Politics in a Globalizing World offers a carefully selected group of readings to enhance student understanding of the complex...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!