Comprehensive overview of key advances in measuring soil biological, physical and chemical propertiesParticularly strong coverage of developments in measuring soil biological activity, including molecular techniques such as next-generation sequencing as well as improvements in measuring fauna such as earthworms, microbial and fungal communitiesFocus on ways of using analytical techniques in practice through the use of soil health indicators and decision support sy...

A broken world. Ancient shadows. Woken machines.The Fragmentsis the first book in the political-post-apocalypse-alternate-reality-dystopian-fantasy-science-fiction adventure series The Spheres.This audiobook is an early experiment in digital narration—reviewed and edited by humans. Listen to the sample and, if you're curious or want to hear The Fragments come to life, I'd love for you to be part of that experiment with ...

Known as the 'Gate to Mecca' or 'Bride of the Red Sea', Jeddah has been a gateway for pilgrims travelling to Mecca and Medina and a station for international trade routes between the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean for centuries. Seen from the perspective of its diverse population, this first biography of Jeddah traces the city's urban history and cosmopolitanism from the late Ottoman period to its present-day claim to multiculturalism, within the conservative environment of the Arabian...

Despite 50 years of activism, legal changes, and crisis service provision, there is no evidence to suggest any widespread decrease in rates of gender violence in the U.S. or around the world. Public awareness of gender violence is arguably at its highest, but its impact, causes, and complexities are largely misunderstood by most of the general public.Understanding Gender Violence: A Comprehensive Approach opens with an exploration of recent efforts to end gender violence. ...

Urban Beekeeping Kits: A Buzzing Business Idea for Sustainability and ProfitUrban beekeeping kits are more than just a product—they're a way to combat declining bee populations, promote sustainability, and offer city dwellers a fulfilling hobby. In recent years, urban beekeeping has gained traction as more people seek ways to reconnect with nature and contribute to environmental health, even in the heart of the city.

Dystopian Futures. Ancient magic. Arcane technology.The story begins with a girl returning to a world that has forgotten her, for a friend who is already dead…Eass struggles to connect to her old life in the Protectorate. Too much has changed and not enough. Gwyston’s grip on power is absolute, Niuen tells her nothing, and Max is haunting her dreams. And then there’s the raven’s shadow following her around.Meanwhile, Tayl finds himself at the House—...

Take an in-depth look at the commercial sex industry in an authentic, real-life journey out of the depths of grief, addiction and the business of exploitation. This first-hand account of overcoming, written by a licensed drug and alcohol counselor, is a story of restoration that gives practical tools for healing from trauma and finding wholeness - body, soul and spirit. Learn to recognize the tactics that seduce, sedate and silence and move out of the thorns and thistles of entanglement. E...

Embark on a heartwarming journey with Abby May's First Day, as Abby steps into a new school, eager to make friends despite feeling a tad different.As she hops onto the school bus with hopes soaring high, little does she know, a world of discovery awaits.Through the lens of youthful camaraderie, explore the beautiful tapestry of diversity and the magic that unfolds when children embrace the uniqueness within and around them.Together with her newfound friends...

This book offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary introduction to theme parks and the field of theme park studies. It identifies and discusses relevant economic, social, and cultural as well as medial, historical, and geographical aspects of theme parks worldwide, from the big international theme park chains to smaller, regional, family-operated parks. The book also describes the theories and methods that have been used to study theme parks in various academic disciplines and reviews the...

This book uses a fictional but realistic story of a coastal community relocating in the face of climate risk to illustrate how to make climate conversations happen, what those conversations can look like, and how to move from discussion to action. The book targets those who may feel that climate risks are nearly impossible to discuss, let alone achieve.By addressing risks as stories, communities can be better prepared to discuss and face climate change directly and comprehensively....

Here Barbara Freitag examines all the literature on the subject since their discovery 160 years ago, highlighting the inconsistencies of the various interpretations in regard to origin, function and name. By considering the Sheela-na-gigs in their medieval social context, she suggests that they were folk deities with particular responsibility for assistance in childbirth.This fascinating survey sheds new light on a controversial phenomenon, and also contains a complete catalogue of...

Highly practical eyelid surgery resource informs important reconstruction decisions and strategiesSkin malignancies frequently affect the periocular area, necessitating excision followed by eyelid reconstruction. Periocular trauma is also quite common, and because of the highly complex regional anatomy, requires expertise for effective reconstruction. Preparation by ophthalmic plastic surgeons prior to periorbital reconstruction is often not possible due t...