A unique and very English novel composed of a cycle of beautiful and mysterious fantasy folk tales which combine to tell an unforgettable story NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 'A rich, primordial dreamtime... A wonderful excavation of the story traditions that our ancestors huddled around for warmth... highly recommended'Alan Moore, author of Watchmen This is a book like no other: a magical tapestry of folk tales, woven together to build a world that is as strange yet familiar as a ...

An exploration of the connections between feminine consciousness and altered states from ancient times to present day• Explores the feminine qualities of the psychedelic self, ancient female roots of shamanism, and how altered states naturally tap into the female archetype• Discusses feminist psychedelic activism, female ecstatics, goddess consciousness, the dark feminine, and embodied paths to ecstasy• Includes contributions by Martina Hoffmann, Amanda Sage, Carl R...

This volume reviews the background of mandated teacher performance assessment with an emphasis on policy, privatization, and professionalization. The authors discuss the potential impact of mandated teacher performance assessments on teacher education in the content areas of mathematics, English, and social studies. The perspectives and empirical research examined in this conceptual analysis illustrate the various ways in which the Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (SCAL...

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Space exploration continues to be a fun way to learn about our universe and the variations that may exist in outer space. In this fictional sequel to Exploring Planet VIDA, the people of planet earth are very happy to learn the astronauts survived this trip into space and returned to earth healthy and happy. However, they are also surprised and unprepared for the news they will receive about an unbelievable discovery made in an alternate universe.

Space exploration is a fun way to learn about our universe and the variations that exist in outer space. Read how one group of Astronauts unexpectedly enter the atmosphere of another planet very similar to earth. What they discover abut this new earth-like planet will surprise you!

The professionals of Full Tilt Poker include the best and most famous poker players in the world. Their accomplishments are unparalleled, with countless World Series of Poker and World Poker Tour championships to their names and well in excess of $100 million in winnings in private games. Now, this group of poker legends has banded together to create The Full Tilt Poker Strategy Guide, which will stand as an instant classic of the genre and is sure to become the industry standard....

An empowering guide for students in STEMM that demystifies the process of securing undergraduate research experiences.Conducting research is an important foundation for many undergraduates on STEMM career paths. But landing an extremely competitive research spot that is also an enriching experience involves knowing how to present yourself effectively and an awareness of your goals and expectations. In this book, an expert lab manager and a longtime...

Life in a research lab can be daunting, especially for early-career scientists. Personal and professional hurdles abound in bench research, and this book by two seasoned lab professionals is here to help graduate students, postdocs, and staff scientists recognize stumbling blocks and avoid common pitfalls.Building and maintaining a mentoring network, practicing self-care and having a life outside of the lab, understanding that what works perfectly for a labmate might not work for y...

Eric Richards was living as close to a normal life as one could hope for. With a successful excavation business; Sara, his gorgeous archaeologist wife; and twin five-year-old boys, Michael and David, life was good. That was until he would be confronted with a decision to join in a fight that was not his own.A war had raged for ages behind the veil of this world. Forces greater than they could fathom would clash once again. The fate of all mankind left in the hands of only a few.

The state-of-the-art resource on hand and wrist tendon surgery from renowned global mastersSurgical management of disorders impacting hand and wrist tendons is one of the most challenging and exacting aspects of hand surgery. Tendon Disorders of the Hand and Wrist: IFSSH/FESSH Instructional Course Book 2022 is edited by well-known hand surgeons Dean E. Boyce, Grey Giddins, and David J. Shewring. The book was written as the accompanying text for the instruc...

Tribal nations, like the Navajo nation, have proven to be remarkably adept at retaining and exercising ever-increasing amounts of self-determination even when faced with powerful external constraints and limited resources. Now in this fifth edition of The Navajo Nation Political Experience, the current Diné political developments of the last decade are analyzed thoroughly and accessibly against a historical backdrop. The Diné people and their leaders have recently experienced a ho...