When Jason Evans was four years old, his father, Jonathan, died after being infected with HIV and Hepatitis C through contaminated Factor VIII blood products supplied by the NHS, as part of what later became known as the infected blood scandal. For decades, the truth about what happened to his father was buried in silence, stigma and institutional denial. As an adult, Jason began searching for answers, using Freedom of Information requests, archival research, media pressure, legal action a...

The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) are relatively few in number but have had a much greater impact in the world than those numbers might suggest thanks to their witness to peace and social reform. This very short volume describes a personal view of Quakerism in seven simple steps, with some of the essentials of this radical and contemporary approach to spiritual practice and how it translates into action in a troubled world. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of Qua...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Struggling with late-night cravings, emotional eating, inconsistent appetite control, or weight-loss habits that never seem to last?Deep Sleep Meditation and Hypnosis for Weight Loss offers a practical 30-night program designed to help you build a calmer, more mindful relationship with food. Through guided affirmations, relaxation techniques, visualization exercises, and mindful eating practices, you will learn ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Strengthen your relationship, deepen your faith, and grow closer to God—one meaningful week at a time.52-Week Bible Study for Couples is a practical, Scripture-centered guide created for dating, engaged, newly married, and long-married Christian couples who want to build a stronger, healthier, and more faith-filled relationship.Through fifty-two carefully structured weekly studies, you and your p...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Do people frequently ask you to repeat yourself—even when you know exactly what you want to say?Mumbling, rushed speech, weak pronunciation, filler words, and difficulty organizing your thoughts can make everyday conversations feel frustrating. They can also affect interviews, meetings, presentations, phone calls, networking, and the way others respond to your ideas.Articulation Training for Adul...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What happens when brilliant technology meets hidden flaws, ignored warnings, and human overconfidence?Engineering Failures and Design Disasters explores the catastrophic failures that reshaped modern life—from collapsing bridges and burning factories to aviation tragedies, nuclear accidents, chemical leaks, offshore explosions, and deadly software errors.Through clear, gripping storytelling, this book re...

From E.B. White's motherly Charlotte to J.R.R. Tolkien's monstrous Shelob, spiders both lovable and loathsome have crept their way into human literature. Here is a collection of tales about these fearsome, yet fascinating creatures. A golden spider learns how to spin webs of dreams and visions…A modern London barrister is chosen to be the vessel for an ancient African god…A scientist discovers some legends are all too true…An outlawed demigod passes judgment on a prince's fitness to rule. ...

Zoey is Too Drunk for This Dystopia is the latest installment in New York Times bestselling author Jason Pargin's thrilling Zoey Ashe sci-fi series.Zoey Ashe wakes up every day feeling like she’s trying to steer a battleship while tied to the propeller. The twenty-three-year-old heiress to a criminal empire is navigating a futuristic world of high-tech liars and cutthroats, forced to learn the rules of a devious game she never asked to play. Now s...

When a school project leads to the kids being trapped inside a model of the infamous May Song Manor, they will need the help of its original owner—a spirit—to escape. Suni, Gale, and Shi-woo are new students at the Nightmute Academy. They also happen to be the only students. Well, the only students who aren't haunting the place, anyway. Nightmute is filled with all kinds of ghosts! Join them as they piece together and solve the mystery behind Nightmute Academy. This graphic novel includes ...

During a school fundraiser, a restaurant full of animatronics goes haywire. Pizza Palace's owner, Automation Annie, has created a small, medium, and large problem--but will Robot Boy be able to save the day? Robotics fan Imran always felt at home among machines. Then, he was bitten by an experimental robot designed using nanotechnology. It transformed him into Robot Boy, the most scientifically advanced superhero the town of Poppy Cobbler has ever seen. This graphic novel series includes c...

Erin, Mateo, and Noel started the Star Gazers to uncover the truth about life beyond the stars. Convinced that Earth is being visited by extraterrestrial travelers, they investigate a series of top secret files originating from Nellis Air Force Base, which happens to be where Erin's mother works. When a mysterious signal calls to the kids from inside Area 51, the amateur ufologists sneak into the base during a flash-mob raid on the infamous location. Caught up in the action, they're pursue...

An adventurous team discovers why the chaos terrain of Mars is so chaotic when waves of lava flow over the land, trapping them on a ridge. With the magma rising, Malcolm imagines the region as a migratory haven for the birds of Mars, and through this creative perspective, Dr. Thomas crafts a device that will help them escape the lava field--by flying over it! This graphic novel includes Mars facts and survival tips as well as in-depth content on animal adaptation and behavior. Backmatter i...