Who's afraid of public speaking? Almost everybody! In fact, in nearly every survey where people are asked, "What is your greatest fear?," public speaking comes out on top. By far the largest group, 41%, named speaking in public as that activity that gives them the shakes! Amazingly, the next highest response was from 18% of the people who admitted DEATH was their greatest terror.In other words, most people would rather die than give a speech!Someone said that the brain star...

Doing Practitioner Research focuses on helping practitioners conduct research in their own organisations, and attention is given to the best methods for doing this effectively and sensitively. The authors also attend to the theoretical, political and organisational context of doing research, as well as addressing the ethical and practical issues of undertaking research. The authors cover in detail the range of skills and techniques necessary to make a successful start to t...

Embark on a journey of natural healing and holistic wellness with "Herbal Remedies: Your Complete Guide to 120 Healing Herbs." This comprehensive book serves as your personal roadmap to the world of herbal medicine, offering a wealth of knowledge about nature's remedies and their therapeutic benefits.Within these pages, you will discover a treasure trove of information on 120 potent herbs, each meticulously selected for its healing properties and time-tested efficacy. From common h...

This concise and accessible book provides a detailed introduction to the fundamental principles of atomic physics at an undergraduate level. Concepts are explained in an intuitive way and the book assumes only a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics and electromagnetism. With a compact format specifically designed for students, the first part of the book covers the key principles of the subject, including the quantum theory of the hydrogen atom, radiative transitions, the shell model of mul...

This dramatic and sustained response to decades of research into near-death experiences (NDEs) is the first book to credibly bridge the gap between the competing factions of science and spirituality. Neither a religious argument touting NDEs as hard evidence for God, nor a scientific rebuke to religious interpretations, it balances investigation of these much-reported yet baffling phenomena, and brings fresh urgency to the study of our hopes for a life beyond.

This book is a study of unusual light phenomena, based on almost 400 unpublished accounts of modern-day encounters with strange lights collected over a period of thirty years, held at the University of Wales, Lampeter. It is an original and perennially topical book that goes beyond existing studies of unusual light phenomena - such as lights encountered during angelic experiences, near-death experiences, 'after death communications' - in a number of ways. It shows, for example, that experi...

First Published in 2005. This is a guide to help teachers successfully include children with physical disabilities in mainstream classrooms. The book looks at: planning for inclusion; understanding different kinds of physical disabilities; managing teachers' and parents' expectations; organising the classroom; liaising with other professionals and considering the emotional and social aspects of inclusion. Early years and primary teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, parents of children wi...

Principles of Veterinary ParasitologyPrinciples of Veterinary Parasitology is a student-friendly introduction to veterinary parasitology. Written primarily to meet the immediate needs of veterinary students, this textbook outlines the essential parasitological knowledge needed to underpin clinical practice. Conceptual relationships between parasitic organisms, their biology and the diseases they cause are clearly illustrated. Help boxes and practic...

An expert guide to working with SQL Server in a mixed-database environment Microsoft SQL Server Administration for Oracle DBAs is the ideal resource for experienced Oracle database professionals looking to expand their knowledge and skill set into the Microsoft database platform. The book compares and contrasts the platform architectures and shows how to perform everyday database administrator tasks. Screenshots, script examples, and step-by-step labs are included in this practical guide. ...

Secrets never stay hidden in the lowcountry, and for Detective Andy Winslow, those secrets are about to get deadly.Fifteen years ago, Charleston, South Carolina was home to one of the deadliest serial killers in American history. The Carolina Reaper took out twelve people, and he just so happened to be Andy Winslow's identical twin brother.Now, murders are starting up again, and those murders look eerily similar to ones that shook the now Detective Andy Winslow's world all ...

Sarah has a book, and she is not afraid to use it. She wants to know more about the universe than what the Elders seem to know. There are powers waiting for her outside the simple village life that is all she has known. From orbit, Captain Marshall is on the lookout for someone like her. Genetic engineering gone wrong came close to making humans extinct. Everyone thought telepathy would bring new ways of solving humanity's problems. At last, an egalitarian society beckoned. Instead, the en...

Scandals are devastating in the low country, and Detective Andy Winslow is about to find himself at the center of the biggest one of all!With his serial killer twin brother on the loose, Detective Andy Winslow is feeling the pressure. Tasked with bringing him to justice and facing the heat from a community who blames him for everything that's happened, Andy is trying to stay focused.But when a devastating turn of events botches a stakeout, people start to question both Andy...