These stories offer layered, perceptive takes on what home means to us. The people we meet in these stories are often traveling to and from home—thinking about where they have come from, where they are headed, and how that journey will impact their futures. Although the stories approach homecoming and homesickness through varied moods and styles, they all come around to confronting a shared need: a place to call home.

During the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep IV, Fred Kopp's image, name and deeds were erased from all obelisks, temples and public monuments in Muscatine, Iowa. This book attempts to rectify that injustice.

Tupamonku is unlike any other koala. He was born in the south of Queensland, Australia to understanding parents Tungsten and Ore. From the time he was born, Tupamonku was different. For one thing, he was much larger than other koalas his age. Failing to fit in, Tupamonku ventures out on his own to seek another like him. While on this search, Tupamonku finds that he really enjoys exploring new places.Then he meets several friends along the way who help guide him on his quest to disc...

Jean François Champollion: The Story of the Decipherer of Hieroglyphs - Dive into the life and achievements of the renowned decipherer of hieroglyphs, Jean François Champollion, in this multi-authored volume edited by Charles F. Horne. Champollion's groundbreaking work in unlocking the secrets of ancient Egyptian script is brought to life through a collection of essays and writings that pay homage to his remarkable contributions to the fie...

Georges Cuvier: A Tribute to the Father of Paleontology - Discover the life and legacy of Georges Cuvier, the father of paleontology, through a collection of writings edited by Charles F. Horne. This volume pays tribute to Cuvier's groundbreaking work in the field of natural history and paleontology. It offers a comprehensive look at his contributions to the understanding of prehistoric life and the development of the science of paleontolo...

Based on a gallery of their drawings and a novella about horses as guides, the authors inspire the reader to write, draw and paint on the pages provided.

Predicting Success in Completing the Rite of Christian Initiation of AdultsBy: Laurence F. Aucella, Ed.D, Ph.DPredicting Success in Completing the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults regards the process of RCIA, the process by which one becomes a convert to the Roman Catholic Faith. It also contains valuable history about Christianity and how it has evolved over the centuries that will aid in nourishing the faith and increased the knowledge of both new converts and life-...

Manual of Surgery Volume 2: Extremities—Head—Neck by Alexis Thomson, F.R.C.S.Ed. and Eng..

With the establishment of optometry as the primary eye care profession, and significant reforms under way in health care, the opportunity exists now to add value to an independent eye care practice for both the doctor and the patient. The favorable geographic distribution of optometrists in rural and urban locations lends well to the evolving trends of health care in America. Ease of access to care without having to travel long distances lends well to the economics for patients.The...

It's time to rediscover the joy in teaching and reclaim your life outside the classroom!In Conquer the Classroom: How to Manage Your Students, Your Administration, and Yourself, veteran educator and certified yoga/SEL instructor Robin Reed Riggle, BFA, MEd, invites you on a transformative journey from exhaustion to empowerment. With over 18 years of experience in education, Robin has lived the chaos-and found the way through it.

An intimate, engaging, and insightful guide to coping with Asperger's-from one of the condition's most passionate advocates.Michael John Carley was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at thirty-six-when his young son received the same diagnosis. This fascinating book reveals his personal experience with the confusion and trauma associated with this condition-and offers insights into living an independent and productive life.Now the Executive Director of the ...

The central theological claim of Christianity, that Jesus is God incarnate, finds eager detractors across a wide spectrum—from scholars who interpret Jesus as a prophet, angel, or guru to adherents of progressive Christianity and non-Christian religions and philosophies. Yet thorough biblical scholarship strongly supports the historic Christian teaching on the deity of Christ. Authors Robert M. Bowman Jr. and J. Ed Komoszewski follow the approach of their landmark 2007 study on the same to...