A high adventure that immerses Tarzan and his offspring in a herculean-battle for their family’s survival. Set in the 1980s, it introduces the great-grandson of Tarzan, Jonathan, a young man struggling to seek his place in an adult world, and unveils the inner workings of Tarzan’s massive family wealth—the Greystoke Trust, a London-based financial estate whose global influence reaches into the highest levels of business and government. This nonstop adventure travels from Africa to London t...

This collection presents, for the first time, a much-needed synthesis of the major research themes and findings that characterize the Woodland Period in the southeastern United States.The Woodland Period (ca. 1200 B.C. to A.D. 1000) has been the subject of a great deal of archaeological research over the past 25 years. Researchers have learned that in this approximately 2000-year era the peoples of the Southeast experienced increasing sedentism, population growth, ...

New Contexts for Eighteenth-Century British Fiction is a collection of thirteen essays honoring Professor Jerry C. Beasley, who retired from the University of Delaware in 2005. The essays, written by friends, collaborators and former students, reflect the scholarly interests that defined Professor Beasley's career and point to new directions of critical inquiry. The initial essays, which discuss Tobias Smollett, Elizabeth Singer Rowe, and Samuel Richardson, suggest new directions ...

Mave has been unhappy for a number of years with her husband Slim. He barely pays her or their children any attention, and he’s hooked on a number of drugs. He feels more like a messy roommate than a spouse.Lonely and unsatisfied, she begins to eye Raph, the father of one of the boys in the same sports league as her son. Intense and sexually fueled flirtations begin through texts and quickly move to physical. As their relationship develops, Mave finds herself falling more and more f...

A gifted education Legacy Award winner, Best Practices in Gifted Education provides concise, up-to-date, research-based advice to educators, administrators, and parents of gifted and talented youth. The 29 practices included in this volume are the result of an extensive examination of educational research on what works with talented youth. The interest in culturally diverse and low-income learners, the means to identify talents, and the need for curriculum that appropriately chall...

In Echoes of the Soul, Jean invites readers on an intimate journey through the landscapes of love, heartbreak, and divine strength. Each poem resonates with raw emotion, capturing the delicate dance between joy and sorrow. From whispered prayers to passionate declarations, Jean's words explore the profound connections that bind us, illuminating the shadows that often accompany our brightest moments. This collection serves as a testament to resilience, reminding us that even in our darkest ...

Andrew loves to nap, and while he is napping, his mother has some big surprises for him. As usual, in the adventures of Andrew being a Perfectly Normal Everyday Boy, he and his mother get into some pretty surprising situations. When Andrew wakes up, what will be in store for him? What is his mother up to this time?

Andrew loves to be just a little bit different, and is known to wear things backwards and inside out. While he is at school, his mother turns his world upside down. As usual, in the adventures of Andrew being a Perfectly Normal Everyday Boy, he and his mother get into some pretty surprising situations. When Andrew gets off the bus from school, what will be in store for him? What is his mother up to this time?

Where Love Shapes is a heartfelt collection of enchanting tales where magic, courage, and compassion intertwine to illuminate the power of love. From kingdoms divided by darkness to friendships that defy ancient boundaries, each story carries a gentle yet profound message: love has the strength to heal, unite, and transform. Follow princes, unicorns, dragons, and brave children as they journey through mystical lands, face inner fears, and discover the beauty of kindness and self a...

Discover a Gorgeous New World of Texture and ColorGet ready to knit like you never have before with this incredible, comprehensive guide to brioche knitting from expert designer and brioche authority Lesley Anne Robinson. For any knitter who has ever been intrigued by the colorful designs and luxurious texture of brioche, but too intimidated to pick up their needles and cast on, let Lesley’s cheerful, encouraging voice walk you through this exciting technique step ...

Sallie Ann Robinson was born and reared on Daufuskie Island, one of the South Carolina Sea Islands well known for their Gullah culture. Although technology and development were slow in coming to Daufuskie, the island is now changing rapidly. With this book, Robinson highlights some of her favorite memories and delicious recipes from life on Daufuskie, where the islanders traditionally ate what they grew in the soil, caught in the river, and hunted in the woods.The unique food tradi...

“If there’s one thing we learned coming up on Daufuskie,” remembers Sallie Ann Robinson, “it’s the importance of good, home-cooked food.” In this enchanting book, Robinson presents the delicious, robust dishes of her native Sea Islands and offers readers a taste of the unique, West African–influenced Gullah culture still found there.Living on a South Carolina island accessible only by boat, Daufuskie folk have traditionally relied on the bounty of fresh ingredients found on the lan...