"How To End A Toxic Relationship" empowers readers to take control of their lives and make choices that prioritize their mental and emotional well-being. It is a must-read for anyone who is ready to move on from a toxic relationship and create a healthier, happier future for themselves

A 2024 CHOICE OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TITLEExploring how climate change has configured the international arena since the 1950s, this book reveals the ways that climate change emerged and evolved as an international problem, and how states, scientists and non-governmental organizations have engaged in diplomatic efforts to address it. Developing amidst the Cold War, decolonization and a growing transnational environmental consciousness, it asks how this wider historica...

As Australian cities face uncertain water futures, what insights can the history of Aboriginal and settler relationships with water yield? Residents have come to expect reliable, safe, and cheap water, but natural limits and the costs of maintaining and expanding water networks are at odds with forms and cultures of urban water use. Cities in a Sunburnt Country is the first comparative study of the provision, use, and social impact of water and water infrastructure in Australia's five larg...

"Morgan is a masterful storyteller…. For fans of Jojo Moyes, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Stacey Ballis. —BooklistWhat happens if the only Christmas celebration you want to attend is one you haven't been invited to? USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan delights with this hilarious and heartwarming Christmas cracker of a novel!A family gatheringThis Christmas the Miller siblings have one g...

This open access book provides a comprehensive overview of the health inequities and human rights issues faced by sex workers globally across diverse contexts, and outlines evidence-based strategies and best practices.Sex workers face severe health and social inequities, largely as the result of structural factors including punitive and criminalized legal environments, stigma, and social and economic exclusion and marginalization. Although previous work has largely emphasized an el...

Ruta’s Closet tells the compelling Holocaust story of a Jewish family, imprisoned in the tiny Shavl ghetto in Lithuania.The Kron family survived the horror of the Nazi regime, thanks to the resourcefulness of Meyer and Gita Kron and the bravery of their rescuers. While Ruta’s Closet is based on fact, it reads like fiction. The drama of the events described and the richness of the characters make it a compelling work of narrative nonfiction—as intriguing as it is inspirational....

“Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.” --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes) “I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!” --Book Reviewer (Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BLOODBOUND: CYCLE TWO is the second book in an enthralling new romantasy series by USA Today bestseller Morgan Rice, whose books have over 10,000 five-star ratings. The series begins with BLOODBOUND: CYCLE ONE. In the kingdom of Lumenhearth, the color and intensity of a ...

Emphasizing model choice and model averaging, this book presents up-to-date Bayesian methods for analyzing complex ecological data. It provides a basic introduction to Bayesian methods that assumes no prior knowledge. The book includes detailed descriptions of methods that deal with covariate data and covers techniques at the forefront of research, such as model discrimination and model averaging. Leaders in the statistical ecology field, the authors apply the theory to a wide range of act...

The real-life stories of five courageous African-American women of different ages, backgrounds, and experiences, trusting in God's strength and love. Each story is told to share their experiences, and to encourage and strengthen others. As current executives of Take Your Sister 2 Lunch--a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York City, the ladies were inspired upon creating the title of their book from the inspirational song, "Blessed Assurance," a popular spiritual hymn.U...

Bree is an ordinary girl living in a Martian city where everyone dreams of going back to Earth. With her failing grades, she is amazed when she is chosen for a mission to Earth, a rare honour usually kept for the highest achieving pupils. Why her? But there are terrible shocks ahead. The Earth has been lost - the last war created ruthless genetic weapons that have overpowered their creators. Always under attack, in the ruins of Cardiff, amongst its wildlife, and at the Museum, Bree finds m...

We all experience loss and tragedy in our lives. We can be wounded emotionally and physically. Sometimes, the wounds never heal. For some of us, the scars will remain forever, serving as a constant reminder of our hardship. We must learn to cope and get back on our feet. Learning how others have dealt with severe injury and handicaps can help guide us to recovery and provide reassurance that we are not alone. But, we are never really alone. God is always by our side.My Wounds H...

Another 11 Bible-based micro-tales. Some tell of little-known Bible characters, while others concentrate on an incident in the life of one of the more famous Bible characters. This new collection of short stories touches the lives of Zipporah, Aaron, David, Athaliah, Mary and Joseph, Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene, Barnabas and Stephen. Total duration: 5hr 29.Five stories from the Old Testament and six from the New Testament, using contributions from two authors who love the Bible. Ten a...