In the earthquake's aftermath, the Shadow Guardians have their paws full dealing with unwanted creatures of the Shadow Realm arriving in the town of Dry Oak Hills.Unfortunately, this isn't their only problem. A paranormal investigator hoping to get content for his YouTube channel has started snooping around, threatening to expose their existence.Shadow Guardians: Unwanteds is full of excitement, heart, and a touch of magic...

If you were captivated by the adventurous spirit of The Hobbit, the creative brilliance of The Invention of Hugo Cabret, or the mythical journeys in Percy Jackson, then you'll love The Dragon Codex: Quest for the Relics of Design.This enchanting tale takes you on a thrilling journey through a world where dragons are not only fierce but also fiercely creative. As they embark on quests to master the art of design, readers ...

The worst economic crisis since the Great Depression has generated a fundamental re-evaluation of the free-market policies that have dominated American politics for three decades. State of Innovation brings together critical essays looking at the 'innovation industry' in the context of the current crisis. The book shows how government programs and policies have underpinned technological innovation in the US economy over the last four decades, despite the strength of 'free market' political...

Our understanding of galaxy formation comes mostly from two sources: sensitive observations at high angular resolution of the high-redshift Universe, where galaxies are observed to be forming, and detailed observations of individual stars and clouds in the Local Group, where telltale remnants from its formative time remain and similar processes operate at a low level today. The current conference focusses on key aspects of the Local Group, composed of the Milky Way, Andromeda and Triangulu...

Zoom into the world of a cycling superstar!Reading Age: 7+A Life on Wheels is the story of Tadej Pogačar, a young Slovenian cyclist who has quickly become one of the sport's biggest stars.Young readers will learn about Tadej's early years in Slovenia to his stunning victories, including a magnificent win at the UCI Road Race World Championships and impressive performances in the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France. Th...

Arlo, like most house cats, is lazy.The last thing on his mind is mortal combat with mysterious creatures no one else can see.But sometimes, a cat has to do whatever it takes to protect his human.Shadow Guardians: Seer is full of excitement, heart, and a touch of magic. With its unforgettable characters—both animal and human—and gripping adventure, this series is the perfect next read for fans of Tui T. Sutherland (Wings of...

Information systems are central to libraries, and managing information systems is critical to serving library communities. Both a textbook for LIS courses and a handbook for practitioners, this volume thoroughly addresses modern libraries' challenges of integrating information technology.Written by Joseph R. Matthews and Carson Block, both experts on library information systems, this book describes the evolution of library information systems, their enabling techno...

This book explores how polarized interpretations of America's past influence the present and vice versa. A focus on competing Protestant reactions to President Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan evidences a fundamental divide over how America should remember historical racism, sexism, and exploitation. Additionally, these Protestants disagree over how the past influences present injustice and equality. The 2020 killing of George Floyd forced these rival histories into the open. Rowl...

World-renowned economist Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, explains that we have an opportunity to shape the fourth industrial revolution, which will fundamentally alter how we live and work.Schwab argues that this revolution is different in scale, scope and complexity from any that have come before. Characterized by a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital and biological worlds, the developm...

Dr. James Canton, a renowned futurist, CEO of the Institute for Global Futures, and Fortune 1000 advisor, charts a course to steer you through the volatile changes that lie 5, 10, and 20 years ahead. The Extreme Future is this generation’s Future Shock, Alvin Toffler’s classic book on what’s next and how to prepare for tomorrow.Get ready for fast, radical and complex change. Get ready for the Extreme Future. Our world is constantly buffeted by new and dramatic cha...

In 2004, Carl Schramm, president of the Kauffman Foundation, the world's leading foundation for entrepreneurship, published a groundbreaking essay with a radical premise: that Americans literally have no conception of the secret that truly underlies our economic success, and that for the United States to survive and continue to lead the world's economy, it is imperative we learn to understand and employ that secret.The secret that has led the American economy to become the world's ...

The European Union, as an early proponent of the shift to alternative forms of energy, has taken impressive efforts in promoting green business and environmental reform. Where does the EU stand today in its transition towards a sustainable economic model built on green business? What challenges do European policymakers and business leaders face in their progression towards a truly green economy? The availability of and access to private forms of investment capital is one of the most import...