Show OCD who's boss!Using the exercises in this book, you'll learn how to spot when OCD is stirring up trouble, and how to stop it in its tracks. All 50 activities are designed by an expert therapist for kids aged 8-12 to help you grow your skills to take down OCD - starting with how to recognize compulsions, and building up to using exposure so you can tackle OCD even when it's sleeping. This book also contains helpful info for parents and carers so they can be effective backup wh...

**Honorable Mention for the Society for the Anthropology of Work (SAW) Book PrizeThe many dimensions of gold in a shadow economy**People employ various methods to extract gold in the rainforests of the Chocó, in northwest Colombia: Rural Afro-Colombian artisanal miners work hillsides with hand tools or dredge mud from river bottoms. Migrant miners level the landscape with excavators, then trap gold with mercury. Canadian mining companies prospect for open-pit mega-mines. Dr...

There is a widening divide between the data, tools, and knowledge that international relations scholars produce and what policy practitioners find relevant for their work. In this first-of-its-kind conversation, leading academics and practitioners reflect on the nature and size of the theory-practice divide. They find the gap varies by issue area and over time.The essays in this volume use data gathered by the Teaching, Research, and International Policy (TRIP) Project over a fifte...

Human cloning.Technology evolves faster than we do.The law shields us from our worst temptations.But the opportunity is there, dangling just out of reach—perfection and ascension… or delusion and destruction.In this collection of clone-themed stories, ten of today’s top speculative fiction writers explore our morality, our built-in societal restraints, and reflect upon our state of grace.Similar is not necessarily the same.“CLONES: The Antholog...

“Fighter-Writer” reports from major battles in the Pacific highlight what America’s Marines endured in World War IIDouglass K. Daniel presents a fascinating trove of previously classified material withheld from the public because of government and public relations concerns at the time, including tactical details that could inadvertently aid the enemy, battlefield gore that could disturb readers, and the gamut of issues of taste. Navy censors in the field and editor...

When life suddenly turns upside down, one child feels lost in sadness and fear. But through small moments of kindness, prayer, and growing faith, a light begins to shine in the darkness. This heartfelt story shows young readers that even in their hardest days, God's presence brings hope and healing. Perfect for ages 9–12 who need comfort, courage, and a reminder that light always returns.

Do you know how a toilet works? You probably said "yes." Now, take a piece of paper and draw the mechanism inside the tank. Explain exactly how the flush happens. Most people fail this test. They draw impossible machines. This is the "Illusion of Explanatory Depth." We mistake our familiarity with objects for an understanding of how they function. This book explores why we are all much dumber than we think we are. We outsource our knowledge to the world around us—to other people, to the in...

Noah fears storms—until one changes everything. As thunder shakes his world, he learns to pray, trust God, and find peace in the middle of fear. Through challenges and small steps of faith, he discovers that God is always near. This uplifting story encourages young readers to face fears with courage and grow closer to God. Perfect for ages 9–12 who love faith-filled, meaningful stories.

Lila Harper can't sit still—her thoughts race, and her words come too fast. But when she discovers a peaceful garden and a gentle lesson about stillness, everything begins to change. Through patience, prayer, and quiet moments, Lila learns to listen—to others, to herself, and to God. This inspiring story teaches young readers that true peace comes from a quiet heart that trusts.

When Liam Carter feels a quiet nudge in his heart, he isn't sure what it means. As he faces peer pressure, tough choices, and moments of doubt, Liam begins to discover that this gentle whisper is guiding him toward what is right. Through faith, courage, and growth, he learns to trust God's voice within. A powerful and inspiring story that teaches young readers the value of listening, choosing wisely, and standing strong.

In the beginning, North America was Indian country. But only in the beginning. After the opening act of the great national drama, Native Americans yielded to the westward rush of European settlers.Or so the story usually goes. Yet, for three centuries after Columbus, Native people controlled most of eastern North America and profoundly shaped its destiny. In Facing East from Indian Country, Daniel K. Richter keeps Native people center-stage throughout the story of the orig...

The astonishing untold story of the author's father, the lone American on a 4-person SOE commando team dropped behind German lines in France, whose epic feats of irregular warfare proved vital in keeping Nazi tanks away from Normandy after D-Day.When Daniel Guiet was a child and his family moved country, as they frequently did, his father had one possession, a tin bread box, that always made the trip. Daniel was admonished never to touch the box, but one day he cou...