In a world where your thoughts don't belong to you, the person who controls minds will rule everything.Welcome to The Society…She was nothing. No one. Just one more starving teen scrabbling for life on the outskirts of The Society – the high-tech city where the Elites rule in luxury under the ever-watchful eye of the tyrannical President Wolfe.But when Aura's mother is arrested for crimes against the society, and Aura herse...

A city blazing with rebellion. An evil growing in power. A girl with a gift...Aura Jax has tasted freedom, and now she's coming for those who want to take it away.Sixteen-year-old Aura Jax has always known her own mind, whether The Society she grew up in knew it or not. Now, after returning to the totalitarian city set against everything she believes in, Aura finds herself in need of an impossible escape.Betrayed by allies she thought she could trus...

"The Short Constitution" by William F. Russell and Martin J. Wade is a concise and accessible guide to the United States Constitution. This book distills the essential elements of the Constitution, making it easier for readers to understand the foundational legal document that governs the nation. The authors provide clear explanations of each article and amendment, highlighting their significance and implications in contemporary society. This work serves as an invaluable resource for stude...

The Short Constitution is an intriguing collection that delves into the robust framework and enduring legacy of the United States Constitution. The anthology brings together an eclectic range of writings that explore the Constitution's foundational principles and its evolution over time. From nuanced discussions on federalism and the separation of powers to a deep dive into civil liberties and human rights, the collection offers a comprehensive examination of key constitutional themes. Amo...

All organisms live in clusters, but such fractured local populations, or demes, nonetheless maintain connectivity with one another by some amount of gene flow between them. Most such metapopulations occur naturally, like clusters of amphibians in vernal ponds or baboon troops spread across the African veldt. Others have been created as human activities fragment natural landscapes, as in stands of trees separated by roads. As landscape change has accelerated, understanding how these metapop...

"Unstoppable, breathtaking action..."The Aura Jax trilogy is perfect for fans of Divergent, Legend, and The Hunger Games.One girl. One Gift. One chance to take down a perfect dystopia.In a world where your thoughts can be tracked, manipulated, or erased, sixteen-year-old Aura Jax discovers she’s not just another number in The Society—she’s the key to tearing it apart.From the decay...

A revolution ignited.A deception unmasked.A world on the brink.Get ready to burn…Aura Jax thought she knew her enemy, but the truth is more terrifying than she ever imagined.The puppet strings of The Society have been pulled back, exposing the true face of evil: Trontan, an immortal AI with a vision to remake humanity in its own image.With Dr. Calvin Aldrich's sinister agenda...

A cheese puff does not grow in a field, nor is it baked in an oven. It is the violent result of High-Temperature Short-Time (HTST) extrusion. The vast majority of the world's breakfast cereals, pet foods, and crunchy snacks are manufactured by a small, highly guarded B2B oligopoly that builds massive industrial food extruders. This technical manual deconstructs the brutal thermodynamics of the extrusion process. Inside a heavy steel barrel, a massive rotating screw grinds raw cornmeal and ...

25 Letters is an affirmation of love and devotion between a husband and wife. After losing his job, Wade had to reconnect and reaffirm his relationship with God and his wife. His moment of clarity came during the Christmas season of 2009. As a simple act of love for his wife, Wade decided to write a letter everyday to his wife. Along with each letter he also gave her a small gift in order to show the depth of his love for her. While reconnecting with his wife, Wade also reconnected with hi...

For over forty years, Latin American Politics and Development has kept instructors and students abreast of current affairs and changes in Latin America. Now in its tenth edition, this authoritative yet accessible introduction has been updated throughout. Organized on a country-by-country basis, Latin American Politics and Development offers instructors maximum flexibility in organizing courses.Revisions to the Tenth Edition include:An updated theoret...

Everyone’s favorite superhero is dead.And somehow, I'm the one accused of killing him.Now my face is plastered across every screen in the country, my friends are being hunted, and one of the most powerful organizations in the world wants us erased before we uncover the truth.The worst part?I don't even have superpowers.In a world where Supers are celebrities, weapons, and gods rolled into one, being powerless makes you expendable. And the deeper I di...

This volume examines the relationship between states and organized crime. It seeks to add to the theoretical literature for analyzing the criminalization of the state. The volume also explores the nature of organized crime in countries throughout the Americas from Central America to the Southern Cone.