If I let my balloon go, how high will it fly?Find out in this fun and imaginative rhyming picture book. With gorgeous watercolor illustrations and a fun, sing-song rhythm, your children are sure to love this journey of a little red balloon. Recommended for children aged 2 - 5

This book bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical applications in the field of smart building energy management. With a structure that offers a blend of theoretical concepts, practical implementations, and case studies, the book is designed to serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers, practitioners, and students. It navigates through control strategies, meta-heuristic approaches, intelligent controller designs, and the balancing of energy efficiency with occupan...

Down in the garden beyond the apple trees,is a fading blue hive, full of busy bees...Join the bees down in the garden on a day of fun, danger and adventure in this beautifully illustrated picture book.With a whimsical story and crisp, original illustrations, this is a story your children will want to read again and again.

The Fearsome Charlie Grace holds a race of pirates in this book of rhythm and fun. Each page introduces a new pirate coming to a calamitous, hilarious end in this adventure race.With colorful full-page illustrations and a wonderful sing-song rhythm, your children will love reading this story over and over again. Perfect for children aged 3-7.

Oakley is a Dalmatian who doesn’t have any spots. Convinced by his friend Rover that he has lost them, he sets off to find his spots, only to find out that Dalmatians aren’t born with spots and that they all develop at different times.A vividly illustrated picture book, this story is perfect for showing children how everyone develops at different rates.

A young man in the prime of his life is killed in a car accident leaving his family devastated. Miraculously, Mike is able to contact his father from the higher plane where he now exists and provides answers regarding the afterlife. With these conversations with his son, Swain is able to overcome his fear of death and the unknown. Swain has recorded his moving story in easy-to-read language that not only keeps the reader engaged but also allows for many questions pertaining to the afterlif...

The title "You Can't Buy Eternity!" suggests a narrative that revolves around the desire for eternal life or immortality. The protagonists of the story may find themselves confronted with the opportunity to achieve immortality through technological means, mystical artifacts, or otherworldly entities.As the plot unfolds, readers may be drawn into a world of intrigue and danger as the characters grapple with the ethical, moral, and existential implications of their quest for eternal life. Th...

"Atlantic Narratives: Modern Short Stories" features a selection of short stories from various authors that were previously published in The Atlantic Monthly magazine. The anthology showcases a range of narrative styles and themes, reflecting the diversity of modern short fiction during that time.As an editor, Charles Swain Thomas curated the collection, selecting stories that he believed exemplified the evolving form of the short story and represented the literary trends of the period. Th...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these mo

Edmund Gill Swain was born in Stockport, England on the 19th February 1861.Swain graduated from Emmanuel College, Cambridge and from 1892 to 1905, he served as the chaplain of King's College, Cambridge. There, he became a close colleague and friend of the legendary ghost story master M R James. Swain became one of the select inner circle that gathered in James’s rooms each Christmas Eve to hear James read his newest supernatural tales aloud.Inspired by these gatherings, Swa...

Edmund Gill Swain was born in Stockport, England on the 19th February 1861.Swain graduated from Emmanuel College, Cambridge and from 1892 to 1905, he served as the chaplain of King's College, Cambridge. There, he became a close colleague and friend of the legendary ghost story master M R James. Swain became one of the select inner circle that gathered in James’s rooms each Christmas Eve to hear James read his newest supernatural tales aloud.Inspired by these gatherings, Swa...

"How to Study" by George Fillmore Swain is a comprehensive guide designed to enhance the learning process for students of all ages. Swain emphasizes the importance of effective study techniques, time management, and the development of critical thinking skills. The book provides practical advice on how to organize study materials, set achievable goals, and maintain motivation throughout the learning journey. By focusing on the psychological aspects of studying, Swain encourages readers to a...