Join Luma on a magical journey through the Story Stones, where each glowing stone holds a new adventure and an important lesson. From enchanted gardens and sparkling festivals to golden meadows and rainbow valleys, Luma meets children from all walks of life—each with their own challenges, fears, and special talents.Through courage, kindness, teamwork, patience, compassion, and generosity, Luma learns that every voice matters, every choice counts, and every act of kindness can chang...

There are animals we think we understand—creatures we see in documentaries, books, and even in the wild. Lions, crocodiles, sharks, bears. Familiar. Predictable. Measured.But every so often, nature produces something far beyond the ordinary.Giants Among Us takes you deep into the real, documented extremes of the animal kingdom—where individuals have grown far larger than expected, pushing their species to the absolute limits of size, strength, and survival. These are not my...

Beyond traditional binary frameworks, "Beyond Binary: Navigating the Era of New Age Artificial Intelligence" thoroughly examines the complex field of artificial intelligence (AI). This ground-breaking book, written with thorough research and perceptive analysis, urges readers to embrace the complexity and nuance inherent in this transformative technology of artificial intelligence (AI) and to move beyond fundamental dichotomies in their approach.The book starts by analyzing AI's co...

Award-winning entrepreneur and crowdfunding expert Jamey Stegmaier shares his inspiring lessons and practical guidance for building the business of your dreams by engaging with customers and investors online.As a veteran of five successful Kickstarter campaigns and the proprietor of the Kickstarter Lessons blog, Jamey Stegmaier knows something about crowdfunding. In this book he goes beyond the nuts and bolts of how it works to the deeper level of what makes it work.This bo...

This book is your go-to guide for transforming your body using powerful, no-equipment bodyweight exercises. Designed for both beginners and experienced athletes, this program delivers results—fast. Whether your goal is to build lean muscle, increase strength, or shred fat, this book provides the tools you need to dominate your fitness goals.Inside, you’ll discover:Step-by-step calisthenics progressions for all fitness levelsHigh-intensity wo...

Unlock the secrets to understanding and influencing human behavior with this transformative guide.Are you ready to elevate both your personal and professional life to new heights?Imagine possessing the ability to comprehend and shape the emotions and actions of those around you. Picture yourself as a master of influence, commanding situations to unfold in your favor.Inside this comprehensive manual, you'll discover groundbreaking strategies for unra...

Outrageous, unfashionable, politically incorrect though many of Plato's opinions undoubtedly are, we should not just dismiss them as thoughts now unthinkable, but think through them, recognising the force of the arguments that led Plato to enunciate them and consider the counter-arguments he might have marshalled to meet contemporary objections. This book encourages today's students to engage in Plato's thought, grapple with Plato's arguments, and explore the relevance of his arguments in ...

War and Border Crossings brings together renowned scholars to address some of the most pressing problems in public policy, international affairs, and the intercultural issues of our day. Contributors from widely varying disciplines discuss cross-cultural ethical issues and international topics ranging from American international policy and the invasion and occupation of Iraq to domestic topics such as immigration, the war on drugs, cross-cultural bioethics and ethical issues invol...

In this collection of essays, interviews, and speeches, the renowned activist examines today's issues—from Black Lives Matter to prison abolition and more.Activist and scholar Angela Y. Davis has been a tireless fighter against oppression for decades. Now, the iconic author of Women, Race, and Class offers her latest insights into the struggles against state violence and oppression throughout history and around the world.Reflecting on the...

Questions of national identity, indigenous rights, citizenship, and migration have acquired unprecedented relevance in this age of globalization. In Exalted Subjects, noted feminist scholar Sunera Thobani examines the meanings and complexities of these questions in a Canadian context. Based in the theoretical traditions of political economy and cultural / post-colonial studies, this book examines how the national subject has been conceptualized in Canada at particular historical j...

The field of leadership studies needs theory and research techniques that balance conventional science with the arts and humanities in order to capture leadership's moral dimension. Borrowing from Aristotle's account of the three types of knowledge, the author argues that leadership is an in-between form that combines craft-based skill with theoretical knowledge adapted for a specific situation's unique characteristics.The book discusses three sociology traditions and a distinctive...

Culturism is the opposite of multiculturalism. Multiculturalism says that western nations have no core culture; our lands are just neutral spaces where random cultures assemble. Culturism acknowledges that we have a core culture rooted in Athens and Jerusalem.Culturism defies globalism. Islamic nations and China do not believe in rights, the relative separation of church and state, democracy, or free speech. These are not universal values; they are western values. To protect them, ...