In the run-down orphanage known as Boys Hall, 4th grader Chip Rock is handed a daunting task: go downtown, alone, and pay a visit to Mrs. Carruthers, a 75-year-old sourpuss and total stranger. Help her write a letter. There they sit, like two dogs sniffing each other. It's a neighborly assignment but Chip never expected a stinky house, a bad attitude and four-letter words that fly like hornets. As the frightened orphan meets a crabby loner, Chip learns the job has nothing to do with letter...

Bulldog Puppyhood Made Soulful is a heart‑led, LIMA practical, and emotionally intelligent guide for anyone welcoming a bulldog puppy into their life. Blending grounded behavioural science with deep, soulful connection, it helps you understand your puppy's needs, emotions, and communication from the very first moment you meet them.Written by Michael Pepple — certified canine communicator, accomplished bulldog trainer, widely known as T...

The first volume of Abrams ComicArts’ faithful graphic-novel adaptations of Dune Messiah**, part of the groundbreaking science-fiction series by Frank Herbert—timed to the release of the movie**In this epic second act of Frank Herbert’s classic Dune saga, the story of Paul Atreides—better known, and feared, as Muad’Dib—continues. As emperor of the known universe, he wields more power than any one man was meant to hold. Worshipped ...

A visually stunning graphic novel adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah**, this volume brings one of science fiction’s most pivotal stories to life in a bold, immersive new format.**Adapted by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson and illustrated by Michael Shelfer, Dune Messiah: Book 1 transforms the iconic sequel into a cinematic graphic experience.Rich, detailed artwork captures the scale of Arrakis and the complexit...

AMERICAN HISTORY REMEMBERS THE REVOLUTION AND THE BIRTH OF A NATION-THIS IS A STORY THE EARTH REFUSES TO BURY.Set in the southern Appalachians during the most violent decades of colonial expansion, Indigo: A Warrior's Burden follows Yona Equa, a young Cherokee hunter, as his world begins to fracture under the weight of a foreign culture spilling over the mountains. Change comes fast-iron, rifles, and sickness carried in the wake of trade. Yona clings to the old ways, even as the li...

A foremost contemporary theory of social change explained that shows us how the future must be built day by day.Rehearsing the Future explores the work and legacy of James and Grace Lee Boggs, two of the most influential American radical thinkers of the twentieth century. Grace Lee Boggs earned a PhD in philosophy in the 1940s, though facing obstacles to an academic career as a young Chinese American woman, she left and became a political organizer in Detr...

The Last Poet onWall Streetby Michael GoodwinJames Alexander is hell-bent on success. But success at what? His prodigious intellect points to a bright future in academia with his poetess girlfriend, Sarah. But growing up on a hardscrabble farm in Tennessee has him hankering for wealth and status. His frat buddy, Lark, convinces him that in 1985 Wall Street is the quickest way to get there."The two start a hedge fund and get rich quick. James seeks to take ad...

A vibrant study of what Paul's teaching means for everyday Christian lifeIn this paradigm-shifting book, Michael J. Gorman helps readers see the apostle Paul's teaching from a fresh perspective—not as a set of abstract doctrines, but as lived theology.Drawing from a lifetime's worth of studying, writing, and teaching about Paul, Gorman explains how Pauline theology relates to real-life experiences of individuals and communities. While engaging key Pauline t...

Master AI tools and methodologies to transform from a traditional TPM into an AI-enabled leader, unlocking scale, speed, and impact beyond human capacity limitsKey FeaturesAI Foundations and human judgement (EQ) you need as a TPMEffective Prompting and Agents frameworksPractical AI use cases across the Technical Program LifecycleBook DescriptionTechnical Program Managers operate in increasingly complex environments where scal...

For product leaders ready to move beyond individual AI tool use and build real team capability. Includes assessments, frameworks, and implementation plans tested with enterprise product teamsKey FeaturesAssess team AI readiness using a six-competency framework tested with enterprise teamsApply the ABCD methodology to identify and prioritize AI opportunitiesBuild 90-day capability plans, governance processes, and team learning system

Master advanced 3D workflows to create stunning models, materials, animations, and simulations while optimizing project management and efficiency, helping you elevate your Blender skills to a professional level DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesMaster advanced Blender workflows to create detailed textures, materials, and procedural modelsAutomate repetitive tasks and build optimized assets using powerful Python script...

An Ancient Commentary Available for the First Time in EnglishFor the first time in English, discover the full text of Theodoret of Cyrrhus's Commentary on Isaiah. As part of the Ancient Christian Texts series, this volume provides a unique look into the biblical interpretation of the early church. Long thought to be lost, this commentary was rediscovered in 1899 and is now accessible in English to scholars, pastors, and students.Theodoret of Cyrrhu...