Trench, a young Chicago pediatrician hardened by grief, tries to live by cold reason, but a fishing trip in the northern woods unsettles his defenses with the memory of his mother, a vivid ladyslipper orchid, and the first stirrings of love. In the settlement he quietly gives his inherited wealth to the poor, then finds his detachment further challenged by Edith Bridgman, her companion Mildred, and the wider circle of families, where flowers, faith, and the landscape itself begin to draw h...

"A First Book in Writing English" by Edwin Herbert Lewis serves as an essential guide for those looking to improve their writing skills in English. The book is designed for beginners, providing clear explanations and practical exercises that help readers grasp the fundamentals of writing. Lewis emphasizes the importance of clarity, coherence, and structure in writing, making it accessible for students and self-learners alike. With a focus on developing effective communication skills, this ...

White Lightning is an adventure novel set in the American wilderness, reflecting Lewis's interest in exploration and the natural world. The story follows the thrilling experiences of its protagonist, who becomes entangled in various high-stakes situations involving the rugged terrain and challenges of the wild.The novel's title, "White Lightning," alludes to the intensity and excitement of the adventure, as well as potentially to a specific element or character within the story. The narrat...

An auburn-haired boy of twelve stood looking in at the door of a blacksmith shop and wondering why the smith sprinkled water on the fire. He stood with two girls and had an arm around each, but for the moment he had forgotten them both. There have always been smithies, and children coming home from school have loved to look in at the open door, and doubtless there has been many a lad of whom the girls were so fond that they were willing to stand like tame fillies while he gazed into the sh...

An Art of Communication.—Language may be studied in various ways. It may be scientifically investigated as a historical growth, or as a curious revelation of how the human mind works. This kind of study has pure knowledge for its object; if it learns the laws which govern language, it is satisfied. Again, language may be studied with a view to applying its principles to the art of self-expression. The attempt to find words for one’s ideas has enlivened many a weary hour for many a person w...

One in a series of twelve books by Gene Getz examining role models of the Old and New Testaments in situations relevant to modern times.

This timely and thought-provoking book argues that public sector innovation ameliorates many societal challenges in Southern Africa, demonstrating how innovative practices are already improving service delivery and addressing governance gaps.Bringing together a diverse range of scholars, this book’s chapters provide insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping innovation in the public sector. The book highlights the emergence of a new public administration paradigm ground...

Hilary Putnam, who turned 88 in 2014, is one of the world’s greatest living philosophers. He currently holds the position of Cogan University Professor Emeritus of Harvard. He has been called one of the 20th century’s true philosophic giants” (by Malcolm Thorndike Nicholson in Prospect magazine in 2013). He has been very influential in several different areas of philosophy: philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of science. This volu...

In this powerful book, Dr. K. Edwin Bryant confronts difficult conversations to help non-blacks reinterpret public responses to oppression imposed on and experienced by the black community. Dr. Bryant offers a real-life characterization of how justice disrupts the organization of power along racial lines and the final analysis needed to pull Black people apart from reliance on the 'double consciousness. This is a lifeline and safe place for people who benefit from privilege to openly admit...

Nematodes are small multicellular organisms that have been used as biological models since the 1960s. For example, Caenorhabditis elegans is a free-living nematode worm, about 1mm in length, that lives in temperate soil environments. It is made up of about 1000 cells, and has a short life cycle of only two weeks. It was the first multicellular organism to have its whole genome sequenced. The book summarizes the importance of nematodes as model organisms in the fields of genetics, developme...

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are biocontrol agents that are used to control a wide variety of insect pests within agriculture and forestry. In addition to their use as bio-pesticides, EPNs have a fascinating biology and are thus considered model organisms in ecology, symbiosis and pathogenesis. This book presents basic knowledge and diverse applications to illustrate how EPNs play an important role as potent biocontrol solutions. It describes: Fundamental concepts such as biology, tax...

In this dynamic devotional, international speaker and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer provides you with powerful "starting points" for every day of the year.Each day's devotion is filled with practical advice and help from Joyce along with life-changing promises from God's Word that you can quickly and easily apply in your own life.The world wants you to place your trust in your circumstances, your su...