Ron Barr was an ordinary guy, living a mundane and ordinary life – he was happy with that life and expected, nor wanted, any more from his existence. He had a loving wife, and two beautiful children, they were the very apple of his eye.That all changed one night in Bonita Springs, Florida. Ron was (kidnapped) swept away to another world – a place he called the RECEPTOR planet. What he found and experienced there changed his life forever.I am but the lowly chronicler of thes...

Aligned with the Association for Positive Behavior Support’s Standards of Practice, this graduate-level text is an authoritative PBS primer for professionals preparing for work in educational and community-based settings. More than 60 leading scholars present the critical skills and knowledge professionals need to translate the principles and science of PBS into person-centered interventions that improve lives. Covering a broad range of ages, disabilities, and settings, this comprehensiv...

In Political Theology on Edge, the discourse of political theology is seen as situated on an edge—that is, on the edge of a world that is grappling with global warming, a brutal form of neoliberal capitalism, protests against racism and police brutality, and the COVID-19 pandemic. This edge is also a form of eschatology that forces us to imagine new ways of being religious and political in our cohabitation of a fragile and shared planet. Each of the essays in this volume attends t...

The Federal Republic of Austria is a culturally impressive European country with a rich past and offers an incredibly rich experience for the tourist. Vienna and Salzburg are Austria’s architectural gems while Innsbruck stands out for its medieval appeal and as a reminder of ancient times. Austria has influenced European culture and was home to many famous artists and musicians including Mozart and Strauss.  Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and one of Europe's most impressive c...

Berlin is a cosmopolitan metropolis with some of the most dynamic art, theatre, opera, and music in Europe. This is a modern city yet profoundly historic. Berlin is the capital of Germany, a vibrant city that has fully overcome it cold war and wartime experiences. Gdansk’s shipyards and longstanding maritime tradition made it the busiest Baltic port since medieval times. From this prosperity grew today’s fascinating northern Polish city with its elaborate architecture and Old World charm. ...

Vienna is the capital of Austria and the country's epicenter for tourism, culture, business, and politics. The city was once the focal point of the Habsburg Empire and Vienna's imperial city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site.  Bratislava on the Danube River has historic palaces, a medieval Old Town, and an interesting set of churches, museums and art galleries. It is the capital and largest city of Slovakia. Located in the southwest of the country, Bratislava is under one hour’s ...

Did you have a guinea pig in the past and died early? Are you thinking to get guinea pig? Are you a proud new owner of guinea pig and you want to start with the right step? Do you know that guinea pig can live up to 8 years but they can get sick and die very easily? You've come to the right place, this book is going to give you the right information You'll learn: -how to setup and maintain the proper cage -the complete first aid kit -the 5 things you must do before bringing your guinea pig...

Frankfurt is the commercial centre of Germany and the largest city in the state of Hesse. The city is known for its impressive skyline and the country's largest airport. Frankfurt is the location of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Stock Exchange (DAX) and hosts many of Europe's largest trade fairs.  Situated in the northwest Germany, where the river Dussel flows into the Rhine, Dusseldorf is one of Germany’s financial, fashion and cultural capitals. It is the state capital of ...

"A perfectly haunting combination."—Jon Scieszka, bestselling author and Caldecott Honor winner"I loved Picture the Dead. Eerie, romantic, moody, and immersive. A beautifully illustrated gothic delight!"—Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Black Cat"A tour de force, a remarkable feat of visual and verbal storytelling, as playful as it is serious, as haunting as it is delightful."—Michael Chabon, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Amazin...

Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and is a "friendly old girl of a town." Located on the Øresund strait, the city is close to Sweden and offers good shopping, culture and nightlife. Copenhagen acts as a link between mainland Europe and Scandinavia and has impressive new buildings, funky clubs and the famous theme park, Tivoli Gardens. Hamburg is Germany’s second and the European Union’s seventh largest city. Located on the River Elbe, one hundred kilometres from the North Sea, Hamburg i...

Designing a Vacation Bible School program, as opposed to choosing one of the many off-the-shelf packages, is a labor of love. It considers the unique perspective of children and invests accordingly. It's a home-cooked meal compared to fast food. It sends a message to parents that a church values children enough to identify and meet their specific needs in their community at a particular moment in time. Well-designed VBS programs speak to children with respect, love, and patience, offering ...

BIRTHDAY DINNER IDEAS / HOLIDAY MENU / THE BEST COOKBOOKThe holiday season is officially underway! Dinners, parties, family gatherings, and special treats at work are just a few of the ways in which we indulge. Let’s face it: celebration with food is a huge part of our culture and during the holidays it’s no different. And we don’t celebrate with fruit salads and lightly steamed veggies. Hey, we go big with our rich gravies and cheesy foods, creamy casseroles, dressings, decadent d...