A Fantasy trilogy extending over more than 1800 pages, a point-and-click videogame adventure lasting 15 hours and beyond, spin-off tales adding hundreds of pages, plus the forthcoming comic-book expansion of paths and plots: the “Pirin” Saga is coming, as its large High Fantasy world, open to travellers, unfolds its manifold, outstanding, intricated lore, in each of their several layers of reading, and a tantalizing wealth of innuendos, pointing at ancient mythologies and cultures. Hencefo...

Silver Universe explores the topic of aging through an interdisciplinary lens while promoting their new idea of “active living” which incorporates exercise alongside a healthy diet and the implementation of disease prevention. The diverse group of contributors shed light on the connections between the psychological, emotional, and physical aspects of aging. From psychology (both clinical and social), through neurology, neurogenetics, gerontology, nutrition, economics, communicatio...

A trilogy of novels spanning over more than 1800 pages, a point&click video game with over 15 hours of gameplay, spin-off stories for hundreds of additional pages of adventure, a cardgame, not to mention projects still in development such as a comic book and a role-playing game: the "Pirin" saga presents itself as a vast high fantasy world to be explored, with an incredibly varied and complex lore, stratified reading levels and a panoply of cultural references to ancient mythologies. From ...

I shall tell you what I know: the two halves of the crown were forged by the God Belhagard himself, in times beyond memory. He forged both the half-circles in the vilest, worthless iron one could find. Nonetheless, he put a spell on them: when the crown, after being welded, was worn by the person meant to do so, the iron would turn into the shiniest gold. Thus the King of the World shall be known: he shall be the one turning the crown into gold. Until then, the world shall belong to Belhag...

Luca Rizzo travels on a surfing adventure with his friends to Playa Sueños, a coastal town known for its beaches, stunning waves, and nightlife. In Playa Sueños, Luca’s life changes forever when he meets Eva, a strikingly beautiful woman with a mysterious air. Drawn to her by both her allure and an inexplicable connection, Luca finds himself falling in love. But beneath Eva’s captivating exterior lies a haunting past—one that has bound her to a shadowy, dangerous world. As Luca uncovers th...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this book, parents, educators, and caregivers will find a wealth of strategies and techniques to help children develop strong time management abilities from a young age. The book begins by outlining the importance of time management in a child's academic and personal growth, emphasizing the significance of building these skills early on. It then delves into practical tips and advice on how to create a structured daily routine, set re...

Thomas Reid (1710-1796) is the foremost exponent of the Scottish 'common sense' school of philosophy. Educated at Marischal College in Aberdeen, Reid subsequently taught at King's College, and was a founder of the Aberdeen Philosophical Society. His Inquiry Into the Human Mind on the Principles of Common Sense was published in 1764, the same year he succeeded Adam Smith as Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Glasgow. He resigned from active teaching duties in 1785 to devote ...

This book brings together expert opinions from scientists to consider the evidence for climate change and its impacts on ticks and tick-borne infections. It considers what is meant by 'climate change', how effective climate models are in relation to ecosystems, and provides predictions for changes in climate at global, regional and local scales relevant for ticks and tick-borne infections. It examines changes to tick distribution and the evidence that climate change is responsible. The eff...

Strong focus on infrastructural requirements for successful urban agriculture, such as public policy and planning frameworks, business models and social networksCovers developments in key technologies such as rooftop and vertical farming, as well as waste managementIncludes case studies of particular commodities, including horticultural produce, livestock and forestry

Contrary to existing economic analyses of the Weimar Republic, this book looks beyond the explanations of the individual events that characterized it - in particular hyperinflation, Brüning's fiscal policy, and the 1931 crisis. Instead, it adopts a more unified approach, and thereby sheds light on the underlying causes of these events.The book argues that these individual events were the final result of economic processes and policy choices which had made it possible to mitigate th...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most frequent disorder affecting women of reproductive age. Recent years have shown substantial advances in our understanding of the complex genetic, biochemical, metabolic, cardiovascular, and reproductive issues associated with PCOS. This book presents a comprehensive overview of recent clinical developments in identifying the phenotypic expression of women with PCOS resulting in a completely new recognition of its phenotypic variability. Metabolic...

The field of strategic management has developed significantly since its birth from "business policy" and "business planning" in the 1960s. Pioneering studies were essentially normative, prescriptive, and often based on in-depth case studies. The evolution of strategic management into a respected field of academic study resulted from the adoption of research methods previously employed in economics. Today, research in strategic management is likely to employ a mixture of methods borrowed fr...