LOOSE SCREWS is a novel about life -- predominately two sisters and the funny, sad, puzzling and inspiring lives they led in the 1970’s. Each sister takes her turn to describe events in her own words. They alternately tell the tale of what constitutes a real family.

Fourteen-year-old Khosi yearns for this thing called the future-- something better than sickness and superstition in a shanty town. Does she want too much? A stunning YA coming-of-age story set in post-apartheid South Africa.Khosi lives with her beloved grandmother, her little sister, and her weekend mother in a matchbox house on the outskirts of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. In this shantytown, it seems like somebody is dying all the time. Billboards everywhere ...

Distilling decades of research, this practical manual presents an innovative intervention for families of 6- to 10-year-olds (grades 1–5) with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Family–School Success (FSS) focuses on improving children's behavior and academic performance by strengthening parent–child, teacher–student, and family–school relationships. Detailed guidelines are provided for implementing FSS with parent groups or individual families, including how...

Everyone has a fingerprint in this world. What they do with it is up to them. You may feel lost, suffering and in search of the reasons why. Or you may feel highly ambitious yet seem to go nowhere.In the Pocket gives you the keys to unlock what it means to live your truth. It does nottellyou the answers, itteachesyou them. If you want "a why, a how, and a what" to your life, keep reading.

Environmental Chemistry is a relatively young science. Interest in this subject, however, is growing very rapidly and, although no agreement has been reached as yet about the exact content and limits of this interdisciplinary discipline, there appears to be increasing interest in seeing environmental topics which are based on chemistry embodied in this subject. One of the first objectives of Environmental Chemistry must be the study of the environment and of natural chemical processes whic...

The Future Begins Here.**“Excellent stories. Showcases the vast spectrum of the speculative fiction genre.” —**Library Journal“**Exceeded my expectations. Amazing.” —**OnLineBookClub.com“**The gangbuster of science fiction short story collections. Outstanding.” —**Midwest Book ReviewStep into the future of science fiction and fantasy with twelve breakout new voices and three acclaimed authors pushing the bo...

Social, Mobile, and Emerging Media around the World: Communication Case Studies is an edited collection of cutting edge research on the practical applications of diverse types of emerging media technologies in a variety of industries and in many different regions of the world. In recent years, emergent social media have initiated a revolution comparable in impact to the industrial revolution or the invention of the Internet. Today, social media’s usage statistics are mind-boggling: almost ...

Beyond the Numbers presents a thought-provoking series of essays by leading authorities on issues of population and consumption. The essays both define the poles of debate and explore common ground beyond the polarized rhetoric.Specific chapters consider each of the broad topics addressed at the International Conference on Population and Development held in September 1994 in Cairo, Egypt. The essays are supplemented by sidebars and short articles featuring more-impassioned...

Immerse Yourself in the Writers of the Future!“Narrator Kirby Heyborne joins the Meskimen family—Jim, Tamra, and daughter Taylor—in energetically giving voice to a dozen new stories by the winners of the Writers of the Future contest. … A fine sampling of some of the best new voices in today’s science fiction and fantasy.” —AudioFile Magazine“Exceeded my expectations. Amazing.” —OnLineBookClub.com“E...

Since the Second World War there has been considerable growth in the importance of non-manufacturing based forms of production to the performance of many Western economies. Many countries have seen increased contributions being made by industries such as the media, entertainment and artistic sectors.Gathering together a leading international, multi disciplinary team of researchers, this informative book presents cutting-edge perspectives on how these industries function, their plac...

In the dark of night, Danny Bradford shimmies across a tree branch to a third-story warehouse window. Below, police cars sweep the woods with searchlights-ready to arrest her. Her only hope? Livestreaming the mayor's corruption before he shuts her down for good.What began as a story for the school paper spiraled into a dangerous investigation. A sabotaged track. A fake maintenance guy. A multimillion-dollar embezzlement scheme hidden inside a school referendum.With her evid...

Living on a fixed income is one of the most misunderstood challenges of aging. Outsiders imagine it as simple budgeting — spend less, save more, be careful. But anyone who has lived it knows the truth: a fixed income is not just a financial constraint. It is a structural shift in how you think, plan, and protect your independence.When income stops growing, every dollar becomes a decision. Every bill becomes a calculation. Every unexpected expense becomes a threat to stability. The ...