Advances in theories, methods and applications for shale resource useShale is the dominant rock in the sedimentary record. It is also the subject of increased interest because of the growing contribution of shale oil and gas to energy supplies, as well as the potential use of shale formations for carbon dioxide sequestration and nuclear waste storage.Shale: Subsurface Science and Engineering brings together geoscience and engineering to present the...

When was the last time you had an honest, heartfelt, yet kind and productive conversation with someone about depression, mental illness, substance abuse, pornography, premarital sex, racism, divorce, abortion, LGBT issues, or politics? Our tendency is either to avoid talking about such volatile topics at all—even with other Christians—or to go on the attack, causing rifts that do nothing to encourage further discussion or growth.If you're tired of avoiding tough conversations, if y...

This is the incredible story of the scientists who created a coronavirus vaccine in record time.In Longshot, investigative journalist David Heath takes readers inside the small group of scientists whose groundbreaking work was once largely dismissed but whose feat will now eclipse the importance of Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine in medical history. With never-before-reported details, Heath reveals how these scientists overcame countless obstacles to give the w...

How to live the dream through real estate, get rich, and feel good doing it.Smash Your Alarm Clock is about making money, but it's also about how to have a more fulfilled and meaningful life. It's a book about having freedom to pursue your passions and interests—whether that's spending more time with your family, playing golf, volunteering at an animal shelter, or traveling the world. Studies show that having more money actually does make people happier—bu...