You’re more special than you know.Liz Brander’s grandfather used to tell her that all the time. Could they be more than just words? Not long before a planned trip, a personal tragedy leads her to uncover a long-kept secret. Determined to fulfill her journey—or perhaps run away from her problems—she leaves for Florida, only to be stranded with no money, no place to go, and no one to turn to. With the warm gulf waters beckoning her and an unexpected connection, leaving her s...

It’s an Urban Style of Love is a collection of short urban tales depicting how contemporary love is found where you least expect it.From online gaming to jogging, the club scene to the park, these short stories inspire us to believe that there is someone for everyone, and sometimes you will find what your heart desires most, in the most unexpected places.It’s an Urban Style of Love features sixteen urban tales from fifteen of our favorite contemporary writers.

This updated second edition of the popular methods book "Video Microscopy" shows how to track dynamic changes in the structure or architecture of living cells and in reconstituted preparations using video and digital imaging microscopy. Contains 10 new chapters addressing developments over the last several years. Basic information, principles, applications, and equipment are covered in the first half of the volume and more spcialized video microscopy techniques are covered in the second ha...

Seven of Druids, written by Sylvan Greenberg, read by Daniel, an AI-synthetic voice from Eleven Labs. Obsolete human voice: Andrew Adams.Aaron Bishop, an archaeology student from Oxford, is on a holiday trip with his girlfriend Denise, when they are suddenly transported to a mystical realm. Gifted and cursed at the same time, Aaron has an ancient magic growing inside him. A Voidshaper, a merciless entity born of negativity, assaults Denise and turns her into one of them. Aaron’s world shat...

An exciting, page-turning mystery with lovable characters and a message of hope. Perfect for ages 9 and up.After joining his friends on a dare to visit a cemetery, twelve-year-old Benjamin Neary runs into the mysterious Mr. Redman. Soon after, Ben starts receiving a series of strange clues that he can't explain. Who is this mysterious man who has suddenly appeared in Ben's life? In the days following, Ben and his sister, Ellie, find themselves on a wild adventure t...

Developing and Sustaining Successful First -Year ProgramsFirst-year programs and interventions have become critical launching pads for student success and retention in higher education. However, these programs often flounder not because of what they are trying to do, but because of the ways in which they are implemented.Developing and Sustaining Successful First-Year Programs offers faculty, academic administrators, and student aff...

“In the face of the ever more complex demands being placed upon us by our modern and frenetic urban world, finding simple and effective ways of simply ‘staying in the boat’ are becoming more important than ever before.This insightful book by UK bodywork therapist Phil Greenfield outlines the fundamentals of how to get well, stay well, and be well in the face of life’s uncertainties, with a wealth of straight-talking advice and practical tools for a healthy, long, and vibrant life.”...

Patricia M. Greenfieldwas one of the first psychologists to present new research on how various media can be used to promote social growth and thinking skills. In this now classic, she argues that each medium can make a contribution to development, that each has strengths and weaknesses, and that the ideal childhood environment includes a multimedia approach to learning.In the Introduction to the Classic Edition, Greenfield shows how the original edition set themes that have extend...

The second book in the Dr. Spock Take Charge Parenting Guides, crafted by the Dr. Spock Co., Take Charge of Your Pregnancy contains all the essenteial information on pregnancy and fetal development in one clear, concise volume.Pregnant? Congratulations! Now let an expert guide you through this exciting time.Pregnancy is a time of powerful emotions, dramatic changes, and plenty of questions. Noted obstetrician Marjorie Greenfield, MD, one of the new...

From bestselling author Jewel E. Ann comes a hilarious secret lovers story that redefines the meaning of friendship.Shep's found the female version of himself and he thinks she's perfect...perfectly unavailable. Everyone loves Shep, the charismatic employee at Scottsdale's newest pet store.He has shared custody of his two dogs with his annoying ex-wife and a smile that can disarm most women. Except Dr. Sophie Ryan. What starts out as a disastrous first meet...

The previous edition of this book marked the shift in technology from video to digital camera use with microscope use in biological science. This new edition presents some of the optical fundamentals needed to provide a quality image to the digital camera. Specifically, it covers the fundamental geometric optics of finite- and infinity-corrected microscopes, develops the concepts of physical optics and Abbe's theory of image formation, presents the principles of Kohler illumination, and fi...

The previous edition of this book marked the shift in technology from video to digital camera use with microscope use in biological science. This new edition presents some of the optical fundamentals needed to provide a quality image to the digital camera. Specifically, it covers the fundamental geometric optics of finite- and infinity-corrected microscopes, develops the concepts of physical optics and Abbe's theory of image formation, presents the principles of Kohler illumination, and fi...