**In a world on the edge of an apocalyptic flood, only a chosen few will be allowed passage to the new world. One young aerial dancer is determined to get her troupe on that list—even if it means pursuing the prince and ignoring her growing feelings for a fellow performer, Ella.“This lustrous, apocalyptic story is by turns enchanting and thought-provoking, with a fiercely triumphant queer romance at its heart.”—Rosaria Munda, international bestselling author of Fireborne

In this seafaring fantasy, a soft-spoken and empathic teen must chart her own course to rescue the ruthless pirate who raised her.If there’s one thing Thea Fowler has learned from her mother, it’s that the only way for a woman to survive in a man’s world is to make herself invulnerable. Strength, after all, is how Clementine Fowler became one of the most notorious pirates the world has ever known.Unfortunately, Thea has always been soft where her mother is ...

In this seafaring fantasy, a soft-spoken and empathic teen must chart her own course to rescue the ruthless pirate who raised her.If there’s one thing Thea Fowler has learned from her mother, it’s that the only way for a woman to survive in a man’s world is to make herself invulnerable. Strength, after all, is how Clementine Fowler became one of the most notorious pirates the world has ever known.Unfortunately, Thea has always been soft where her mother is ...

"Would you recommend this company to your friends and colleagues?" That's the ultimate question. Fred Reichheld's book of the same name created quite a stir in 2006. Reichheld is co-founder along with Owen and Brooks of the methodology behind answering the question. The original book challenged the conventional wisdom of customer satisfaction surveys and coined the terms "bad profits" and "good profits." It pointed to a faster, much more accurate way of gauging customers real feelings abou...

Centuries ago the great city of Atlantis had to be hidden from humans. Now magically buried in the depths of the ocean, it is the source of all magic. All is well in the magical world…until the leaders of Atlantis listen to the whims of a mad man.A group of teens set out on their own unique quests to fight for the world they love. They face dangers they didn’t know existed. As they battle their way through mysterious tunnels and secrets of the ancient world, they find themselves in...

To win, she must lose. To succeed, she must fail.The time has come. Dulcea must choose what is important to her.Krath - the handsome, immortal vampire warrior - who rescued her from enemy hands, has proven himself to be a kindred spirit and a possible ally. Yet, neither Dulcea’s dragons nor her army are willing to accept such a dark hero.The golden dragons have long been her allies, but their power is limited. They are no match for the demon Grom, b...

Integrating active control of both sound and vibration, this comprehensive two-volume set combines coverage of fundamental principles with the most recent theoretical and practical developments. The authors explain how to design and implement successful active control systems in practice and detail the pitfalls one must avoid to ensure a reliable and stable system. Extensively revised, updated, and expanded throughout, the second edition reflects the advances that have been made in algorit...

Award-winning photographer Steven Brooke presents beautiful images of The Gardens of Florida in this coffee-table book.Florida's environment produces a breathtaking variety of plant life, and this book features nineteen of its most famous and most fabulous gardens. Vivid color photographs—almost two hundred of them showcase—these lovely sanctuaries, small and large.Readers can visit well-known places such as Cypress Gardens and Busch Gardens, tropi...

Short and fuzzy, long and scaled: no matter their size and shape, tails aren't just hanging around—they're useful! This fun, informative book invites readers to guess the owner of nine tails, and then turn the page to see the animal and its tail in action.

**Read brilliantly by Laura Aikman (**Gavin and Stacey)HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR A YEAR OFF WORK . . . ?'The comedy gold standard' – Stylist'This book will make you guffaw out loud' – Prima'It’s one that’s sure to have you laughing and crying in equal measures' – ExpressMeet Barri Brown. Respected teacher. Upstanding citizen...

Normal.dotm0011901163SIU Press195141012.00false18 pt18 pt00falsefalsefalseFringe Benefits, an award-winning theatre company, collaborates with schools and communities to create plays that promote constructive dialogue about diversity and discrimination issues. Staging Social Justice is a groundbreaking collection of essays about Fringe Benefits’ script-devising methodology and their collaborations in the United States, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. The anthology also v...

This is a ten minute drama touching on the problem of domestic violence. It may be used as a sermon starter to begin the discussion of abuse and the role of the church. It may also be suitable for use as a dramatic interpretation for forensic competition.