"How to Use the Popular Science Library; History of Science; General Index" is a comprehensive guide that serves as a valuable resource for readers interested in the evolution of scientific thought and discovery. Authored by Arthur Selwyn-Brown and Garrett Putman Serviss, this book provides an insightful overview of various scientific disciplines, making complex concepts accessible to a general audience. The authors meticulously compile a wealth of information, ensuring that readers can na...

This edited collection draws on the conference, Attending to Movement: Somatic Perspectives on Living in this World, run at C-DaRE, the Centre for Dance Research, Coventry University, 12 – 14 July, 2013.Somatic practitioners, dance artists and scholars from a wide range of subject domains cross discipline borders and investigate the approaches that embodied thinking and action can offer to philosophical and socio-cultural inquiry.The book celebrates and bui...

Y is for Youths is the twenty-fifth book in an epic series of twenty-six horror anthologies. On these pages you will discover a selection of thirteen unsettling tales from some of the most talented independent horror authors writing today. From terrifying doppelgangers to vengeful spirits, from Satan's very own offspring to young serial killers in the making, Y is for Youths will make you fear all children, no matter how innocent they may seem.

Launch your outdoor hospitality business with proven strategies that transform natural spaces into luxury destinations.The glamping industry has exploded in popularity, yet many entrepreneurs struggle to navigate this unique hospitality niche that blends luxury with nature. This comprehensive guide bridges the knowledge gap, providing you with proven strategies to enter the lucrative glamping market, where property owners routinely achieve returns 30-50 percent hig...

What if the greatest salespeople on the planet are the opposite of who you think they are?Everyone sells, every day. It’s why the most successful people have mastered the art of business communication, selling themselves, their ideas, or their products and services.Yet when people hear the word sales they think of an overly confident, articulate extrovert (at best) or a pushy, know-it-all huckster (at worst). Because of these misperceptions, when w...

Cora James, a 35-year-old Black librarian in Harlem, dreams of being a writer. Torn between her secret passion and the duties of a working wife and mother in 1928, Cora strikes up correspondence with renowned poet Langston Hughes, who encourages her to pursue her dream. Duty frustrates Cora again, this time when she’s called upon to fill in for her cousin Agnes while she recovers from a brutal beating by her husband Bud.Working as a cook for a white woman, Cora discovers both time ...

“This is definitely akin to an Indiana Jones story set in modern times. There is very fast-paced action and danger with some good investigative twists at the home front.” –Martha’s BookshelfFinding the Incas' lost City of Gold would be the discovery of a lifetime. But failing could mean her death…Archaeologist Matthew Connor and his friends Cal and Robyn are finally home after a dangerous retrieval expedition in India. While they s...

The beam of his flashlight bounces off the walls but does little to brighten the hidden room he just found. In the corner is a centuries-old desk. His heart hammering, he walks over to it and opens the top drawer. What he finds inside will change his future—and the world’s—forever.For centuries, the existence of Spanish pirate José Gaspar has been relegated to legend, but archaeologist and adventurer Matthew Connor and his two best friends may have just found reaso...

In Egypt’s Western Desert lies the tomb of an unnamed pharaoh that hides a secret so powerful, it could destroy the world as we know it.Archaeologist and adventurer Matthew Connor has made a career of finding legends the world has all but forgotten. Though there’s one in particular that has fascinated him for years—the Emerald Tablets. Myth says that they possess the knowledge of the universe, allowing humankind to traverse Heaven and Earth, and have the power to b...

Unread Pages is the compelling story of a mum journeying through the world of business whilst navigating divorce, financial ruin, personal tragedy, health crises, loss, and grief. Highs and lows have marked Marnie's journey to success, but what stands strong is her "never give up" mindset. There were so many times when she thought she couldn't make it through, but she did. She wants to empower you to find that strength within yourself. When we let fear and self doubt hold us back, we are l...

What if the greatest salespeople on the planet are the opposite of who you think they are?Everyone sells, every day. It’s why the most successful people are better than most at selling themselves, their ideas, or their products and services.Yet when people hear the word sales they think of an overly confident, articulate extrovert (at best) or a pushy, know-it-all huckster (at worst). Because of these misperceptions, when we find ourselves in a sit...

Happiness is an everyday term in our lives, and most of us strive to be happy. But defining happiness can be difficult. In this Very Short Introduction, Dan Haybron considers the true nature of happiness. By examining what it is, assessing its importance in our lives, and how we can (and should) pursue it, he considers the current thinking on happiness, from psychology to philosophy. Illustrating the diverse routes to happiness, Haybron reflects on contemporary ideas about the pur...