For years, man has been trying to make contact with aliens but for one boy, he will have an interaction that he will never forget.

Each month The Dark brings you the best in dark fantasy and horror! Selected by award-winning editor Sean Wallace and published by Prime Books, this issue includes two all-new stories and two reprints:"The (Mis)Fortunes of Saint Ilia's School for Gifted Girls, In No Particular Order" by Catherine Tavares"Three on a Match" by Joanne Anderton (reprint)"Rehearsals for the End" by Steve Rasnic Tem"The Earth Inside Us" by Abigail Kemske (reprint)

This book analyses the range of potential measures national quality assurance agencies may have to employ to deal with the new issues caused by Cross Border Higher Education (CBHE). The expansion of CBHE raises quality problems, which are currently assessed differently depending on the countries concerned. This has been exacerbated by the growth of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) which have developed very quickly and can be prone to rogue providers. This book considers the steps that h...

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of experimental models of neuropathic pain and state-of-the-art strategies for the assessment of pain and its associated behavioral and functional outcomes. The book is organized into two complementary parts. Part One focuses on experimental models that, despite their diverse etiologies, converge on a shared neuropathic substrate, ranging from the spared nerve injury (SNI) and FRICT-ION (Foramen Rotundum Inflammatory Constriction Trigeminal Inf...

This book presents high-quality, peer-reviewed papers from the International Conference on “Innovations in Computational Intelligence and Computer Vision (ICICV 2021),” hosted by Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, on August 5–6, 2021. Offering a collection of innovative ideas from researchers, scientists, academics, industry professionals and students, the book covers a variety of topics, such as artificial intelligence and computer vision, image processing and video analysis, ap...

This book contains the full papers presented at ICCEBS 2013 – the 1st International Conference on Computational and Experimental Biomedical Sciences, which was organized in Azores, in October 2013.The included papers present and discuss new trends in those fields, using several methods and techniques, including active shape models, constitutive models, isogeometric elements, genetic algorithms, level sets, material models, neural networks, optimization and the finite element method...

Drawing on The Medic Portal’s established track record, the third edition of this popular revision aid, retitled Mastering the UCAT to reflect the extension of the former UK-specific exam to prospective medical and dental students in Australia and New Zealand, takes you, step by step, through the proven techniques that have already helped thousands of our students achieve top scores. Our expert authors deconstruct all question types before leading you through core strategies, comm...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.'Anxiety, Inc.' is an invitation to venture into the intricate corridors of our inner world, where anxiety manifests as an intricate puzzle of emotions, thoughts, and sensations. It is here that we begin to unravel the fabric of this universal human experience, offering not only understanding but tangible strategies to tame this emotional whirlwind.Imagine this book as a guide through the winding paths of anxiet...

In this all-new Christmas tale, Dasher the reindeer discovers that the only thing better than making Christmas magic is making a new friend to share it with.One bright night just before Christmas, Dasher the reindeer is out admiring the stunning colors of the northern lights when she meets George, a sweet polar bear. Astounded to see that Dasher can fly, George confides that he has dreamed of soaring through the sky himself. Dasher would like nothing more than to b...

"Discover tranquility and well-being with 'Mindful Moments: 25 Exercises for Stress Relief, Anxiety Reduction, and Inner Peace.' In this insightful and practical guide, you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, embracing the power of mindfulness to navigate life's challenges with grace and clarity.This book offers a collection of 25 simple yet transformative mindfulness exercises, each carefully crafted to help you cultivate inner peace, reduce stress, and manage anxiety. Throu...

A pinnacle where Kelli refuses to let what people say about her affect her peace of mind, her joy, her right to live her life by how her heart tells her it should be lived.

"A solemn and respectful reminder to younger readers of what was paid and what is owed." —School Library Journal (starred review)The team behind Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier join forces to create a touching companion book honoring military veterans and the program that keeps their contribution alive.Located in our nation’s capital are monuments dedica...