Isabel Simon weaves a rich exploration of the transformative power of reading in her tapestry of conversations. She reflects on her journey as an educator and family member, advocating for the pivotal role of literacy in shaping life. Her mantra, “Keep going,” echoes the resilience taught by family, steering her through the world of reading. Simon highlights the value of stories in cultivating imagination and empathy, offering wisdom to readers of all ages. Her message is clear: within eve...

Cognitive Approaches to Early Modern Spanish Literature is the first anthology exploring human cognition and literature in the context of early modern Spanish culture. It includes the leading voices in the field, along with the main themes and directions that this important area of study has been producing. The book begins with an overview of the cognitive literary studies research that has been taking place within early modern Spanish studies over the last fifteen years. Next, it...

The need to manage risk is increasingly featured in legislation and regulations. Simultaneously, the need to integrate risk management into the general management practices of organisations is fast becoming a key objective for all stakeholders. In addition, the drive to improve corporate governance is compelling organisations to examine the manner in which they manage risks and operational and strategic levels.The second volume of The FERMA-rimap Series explores examples o...

Isabel Simon weaves a rich exploration of the transformative power of reading in her tapestry of conversations. She reflects on her journey as an educator and family member, advocating for the pivotal role of literacy in shaping life. Her mantra, “Keep going,” echoes the resilience taught by family, steering her through the world of reading. Simon highlights the value of stories in cultivating imagination and empathy, offering wisdom to readers of all ages. Her message is clear: within eve...

Galaxy reading books are a wonderful collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to capture the interest of every child, helping to develop a life-long love of reading. Vik and Jen are making a den in the garden using sticks, twigs and bricks. They think the den is brilliant until they realise that they should have built it somewhere else!

Bioinvasions is a current top research subject for natural sciences, social sciences and humanities and a major concern for conservationists, land managers and planners. In the last decades, new findings, perspectives and practices have revealed the multifaceted challenges of preventing new introductions and dealing with those invasive species that harm natural ecosystems, economy and human welfare.This book brings together environmental historians and natural scientists to share t...

Teach your child to walk in faith, act justly, and lead with kindness and humility with this 365-day devotional for kids**. A Saint a Day includes fascinating historical stories as it introduces young readers to over 300 saints who did extraordinary things for God.**Mother Teresa left her family at age 18 to become a missionary. St. Patrick helped spread Christianity to Ireland. St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin--and also had a pet lion!Wr...

The first time I meet the devil, he knows my name.The second time I meet him, the truth becomes clear: Mark Trevena is to be my husband.No matter that we don't know each other. No matter that he's older than me; shameless and sinful; the owner of a secret club where the powerful come to play. My father has spoken, and I'll be the devil's bride the minute I graduate from college.Except my future husband has one condition for this arranged marriage: w...

This book explores the work of Cervantes in relation to the ideas about the mind that circulated in early modern Europe and were propelled by thinkers such as Juan Luis Vives, Juan Huarte de San Juan, Oliva Sabuco, Andrés Laguna, Andrés Velásquez, Marsilio Ficino, and Gómez Pereira.The editors bring together humanists and scientists: literary scholars and doctors whose interdisciplinary research integrates diverse types of sources (philosophical and medical treatises, natural histo...

Deepen your faith, discover new heroes, and put your faith into action with this 365-day devotional for kids. Heroes, Dreamers, and Saints is a fascinating journey through history, highlighting 365 notable Christian and Catholic figures who have made a difference in the world.William Tyndale translated the New Testament from Greek to English. Katherine Johnson used her math skills to help send the first people to the moon. And Wilma Rudolph, who walked wit...

The need to manage risk is increasingly featured in legislation and regulations. Simultaneously the need to integrate risk management into general management practices of organisations is fast becoming a key objective for all stakeholders. In addition, the drive to improve corporate governance is compelling organisations to examine the manner in which they manage risks and operational and strategic levelsThe third volume of The FERMA-rimap Series defines approaches to mode...

The need to manage risk is increasingly featured in legislation and regulations. Simultaneously the need to integrate risk management into general management practices of organisations is fast becoming a key objective for all stakeholders. In addition, the drive to improve corporate governance is compelling organisations to examine the manner in which they manage risks and operational and strategic levels.The first volume of The FERMA-rimap Series describes the principles ...