North Carolina has had more than its share of accomplished, influential women—women who have expanded their sphere of influence or broken through barriers that had long defined and circumscribed their lives, women such as Elizabeth Maxwell Steele, the widow and tavern owner who supported the American Revolution; Harriet Jacobs, runaway slave, abolitionist, and author of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl; and Edith Vanderbilt and Katharine Smith Reynolds, elite women who promot...

The 2nd Book in the Sisters of Jade Trilogy*The Sisters of Jade ReturnPursued by bounty hunters from Mgen Riy, the Sisters of Jade sail for the unholy shores of Kilaon.Ruled by a cabal of necromancers called the Silstrani, Kilaon is a city of darkness and despair. Ghouls and zombies roam the streets, bound in eternal servitude to their sorcerous masters. When war threatens to destroy Kilaon, the Silstrani se...

Masculinities and Mental Health explores literary texts, images, and performances which engage with the under-explored topic of eating disorders in men. Eating disorders are psychiatric illnesses commonly associated with females only. The fact that men can suffer from anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, and other types of eating disorders too, presents a challenge not only to healthcare disciplines but also to public and cultural perceptions. Exploring eating disorders in bo...

“Out of sight, out of mind.” That’s what Tallahassee Higgins’s mother, Liz, always says about her ex-boyfriends. But now that Tallahassee has been sent to live with her aunt and uncle in Maryland so Liz can start a movie career in California, the words are taking on new meaning.Aunt Thelma says that Liz is gone for good, but Talley is sure her mother will come for her. So who cares if mean Aunt Thelma hates her, if she’s failing sixth grade, or if the kids at school think she’s a l...

Winner, Current Archaeology 2023 Book of the Year 2023This volume brings together several years of work devoted to the wider landscape of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. It documents the results of a program of geophysical and related survey across an area of c. 285 hectares between Skara Brae on the west Orkney coast and Maeshowe, by the Loch of Stenness. The project has made it possible to talk for the...

The essays in this book reflect on the paradoxical relationship of liberal education and liberal democracy. Liberal education emphasizes knowledge for its own sake, detached from all instrumental purposes. It also aims at liberation from the manifold sources of unfreedom, including political sources. In this sense, liberal education is negative, questioning any and all constraints on the activity of mind. Liberal democracy, devoted to securing individual natural rights, purports to be the ...

"Washo Religion" by James F. Downs explores the intricate spiritual beliefs and practices of the Washo people, an indigenous group from the Lake Tahoe region. The book delves into the rich tapestry of Washo cosmology, rituals, and the significance of nature in their religious life. Downs meticulously documents the oral traditions and ceremonies that have been passed down through generations, highlighting the deep connection the Washo have with their environment and the sacredness they attr...

Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation ProtectionDiscover the keys to radiation protection in the fourth edition of this best-selling textbookA variety of atomic and sub-atomic processes, including alpha, beta, and gamma decay or electron ejection from inner atom shells, can produce ionizing radiation. This radiation can in turn produce environmental and biological effects both harmful – including DNA damage and other impacts of so-called ‘radiati...

First biography of the remarkable and hugely admired artist, Joseph Pike.Author aided by artist’s family including his grandson, Hugh Salmon, (founder of www.Lovereading.co.uk), giving access to personal details and illustrations.Joseph Pike has been described as an artist of unusual merit , who recorded with outstanding ability the architecture of all periods which exists in contemporary Britain . A master of the art of pencil drawing, he ...

Adventurers. Treasure Hunters. Thieves.Long have the infamous Sisters of Jade raided the islands of the Sovanti Strait. Once, their names were whispered in fear. Now, their legacy is beginning to fade.Their leader, Kylan Tier, is a woman adrift. Returning to the city of Mgen Riy, Kylan learns an old friend is a prisoner of the corrupt Gorgon Court. After a failed coup, Baron Iro Mezakis has been maimed, his family executed. Only his youngest daughter surviv...

The 3rd Book in the Sisters of Jade Trilogy*The Sisters of Jade Have Been BrokenTrapped in her werehyena form, Feren remains a captive of the bounty hunter Sanaka. Somhae has been forever changed by her goddess. But all is not lost. Quite, now the sole captain of the Kingfisher, sails with Jona and their crew to rescue Feren before she faces the justice of the Gorgon Court.Pursuing the bounty hunter...

The Fundamentals of Compliance is a book about the necessary building blocks for creating a successful compliance program in any industry. This book which covers the five fundamentals: risk assessments, policies, procedures and training, monitoring and testing, issues and exams, and reporting is meant to give you a broad overview of what a compliance program structure should look like.