In 2001, the author and her husband traveled to Romania to adopt their two-year old son. Upon arrival, they received the shocking news that he had a twin sister with special needs living at the same orphanage. Legends of the Twins Cirpaci describes their frantic three-year effort to adopt her and reunite her with her brother, all in the midst of Romania's moratorium on intercountry adoption as the country attempted to join the European Union. The book also recounts the deleterious impact o...

Now in a completely updated, full-color edition, this leading textbook has been thoroughly revised to reflect the sweeping economic, social, and political changes the past decade has brought to Europe and to incorporate new research and teaching approaches in regional geography. The authors have especially expanded their discussion of climate change and other environmental challenges facing Europe; migration and the rise of right-wing populist movements; and Brexit and other issues facing ...

Belief is Volume Three of The Ant Matrix Series—a profound exploration of how conviction, perception, and choice shape human life. It challenges readers to look beyond ideology, to question why they think what they think, and to rediscover the moral foundations that unite us all. Blending philosophy, psychology, science, history, sociology, religion, and cosmic understanding, Belief examines how thought evolves within individuals and civilizations—and how awareness and empathy can transfor...

Humanus Rex is the concluding volume of The Ant Matrix Series, a philosophical exploration of moral science and dimensional alignment. The book examines how belief, action, environment, mindset, and identity shape human development—and what happens when these dimensions are brought into full alignment. At its core is the idea of the "Human King," not as a ruler over others but as the sovereign of the self. It proposes that fulfillment and stability emerge when individuals take responsibili...

This book is about self-knowledge. The first of four in The Ant Matrix Series. A series that puts forth the questions of moral science. The ethics that, when followed, govern our thoughts and societies. How we interact with ourselves, each other, and the world. The application of values and social reaction to the lack thereof. A prequel to personal development. As humans have evolved, some have not been very graceful in evolving with it. While others have been a victim of poor teachings an...

This is Volume Two of The Ant Matrix Series, a tetralogy that navigates the intricate landscape of moral science, serving both as an analysis of moral philosophy and a prequel to personal development. This installment challenges conventional methods and encourages a deep reflection on our ethical understanding. Questioning the assumptions of all perspectives, diving into passiveness, trust, and the consequences of detachment from social struggles. Here, we explore the notion that we can ac...

What if personal growth didn't have to feel overwhelming? What if meaningful change could begin with something smaller, simpler, and more realistic? UP Everyday was written for people navigating real life, real struggles, real responsibilities, and the ongoing desire to become something better without pretending to have everything figured out. Built around fifty-five short reflections called "UPs," this book offers approachable insights and practical perspective shifts designed to help rea...

Drawing on the work of innovative educators, this edited volume shows how adopting a solutions focused approach can offer new constructive ways forward for special education. Diverse international contributors from both the world of special education and solutions focused thinking, offer ways to rethink special education and to focus on what can be done rather than what can't. Each chapter offers insights into how solutions focused thinking can reframe special education and the tangible re...

A must-have guide for every Indiana Hoosiers fan! Relive the greatest moments in IU basketball history and discover new ways to celebrate your team. This ultimate bucket list is packed with ideas, recommendations, and insider tips for experiencing the best of Hoosier Nation.From visiting the iconic Assembly Hall to mastering Keith Smart's game-winning shot, this guide offers a comprehensive tour of IU basketball. Explore the traditions, venues, and legendary figure...

Stories of the archetypal Trickster from Michael Cadnum, Charles de Lint, Patricia A. McKillip, Jeffrey Ford, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, and others.World Fantasy Award FinalistThe mythic Trickster is both good and bad, wise and witless, sacred and profane. He appears in many different guises in world mythology, taking the form of a god in Greek legend; a coyote, raven, or rabbit in Native American lore; a meddlesome faery in English folktales; a la...