When Acorn and Oak, two curious dragons from the Seven Oak Meadow, decide to explore the seaside, they never expect to meet Kelpy, the little green dragon who calls the beach his home. From the tantalizing scent of barbecues and sunscreen to the thrilling rides at the funfair, the trio embarks on a day filled with adventures. Whether it's sliding down the helter-skelter, soaring high on the Ferris wheel, or galloping on the beach with the fastest donkeys in the land, every moment is a new ...

Unspoken is a long-overdue anthology, gathering the voices of twenty-nine writers whose lives have been affected by infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant death.From the chronicle of a father's love for his lost daughter to poetry exploring the journey of a woman supporting her wife through IVF, from the terror of losing a pregnancy to the heartbreak of twins born too early to survive, from an essay on loss across the generations of one family to the impossible choices and impossi...

The Names They Whispered: Lives Lost to Hate" is a powerful and deeply moving tribute to the LGBTQ+ individuals whose lives were tragically cut short by hate crimes. This book goes beyond statistics, telling the human stories behind the headlines and revealing the devastating impact of prejudice. Through poignant narratives, readers will witness the strength and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, and be inspired to take action against hate. This is a crucial read for anyone who believes i...

Poisonous Nails is a trilogy that has been merged together--book number 1, Poisonous Nails; followed by book number 2, Detective Raleigh's Resurrection; and then book number 3, Grayson's Revenge. The first story, Poisonous Nails, is about three professional females who become vigilantes and take the law in their own hands when the justice system failed to prosecute three separate cases of alleged rape. The second book is where Detective Raleigh was killed in the first book by the vigilante...

This book is for students, teachers, and practicing engineers and describes an industrial approach to gas turbine engine simulation, mainly for aircraft propulsion. The principles of performance model creation are covered, and the viability and accuracy of model-based performance analyses are demonstrated by their application to real-world examples, where measured data are scarce.Clear distinctions are made between design and off-design models, the keys to success being the recogni...

The Church of Whosoever: Extra Grace Required follows the intersecting lives of LGBT Christians as they strive to express their faith and cope with the after-effects of their pastor's heart attack. Among the congregants are a single grandmother, evicted from her home and marginalized by her family, wondering what comes next; a lesbian couple struggling to be good foster parents to a young man who's discovering his way; an African-American female impersonator returning to COW after...

Eric and Christin are teenagers from two different worlds. Eric is from a small country town and Christin is from the big city. Eric likes taking risks like driving fast and flying his airplane upside down. Christin likes going to the Mall and reading a good book. Then one day, Christin takes a ride in Eric's plane and things were never the same for them again. When opposites attract, a bond can be formed that is unbreakable; even when life happens.

Rhizosphere biology is approaching a century of investigations wherein growth-promoting rhizomicroorganisms (PGPR) have attracted special attention for their ability to enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability at a time when food security and rural livelihood are a key priority. Bio-inputs - either directly in the form of microbes or their by-products - are gaining tremendous momentum and harnessing the potential of agriculturally important microorganisms could help in provid...

Ever wonder who the person is that you are sitting next to on a plane?Sure they are polite and introduce themselves and make small talk, but who are they really? Why are they going on this plane trip? Are they running from something? Are they fleeing their past in search of a better life? Maybe they're a hitman heading to meet their next victim. Or, maybe they are one of the most powerful people in the world. Of course it could be just some dude heading to a party.But, what i...

How can the group setting be used to treat those with drug and alcohol problems?Many professionals working across a variety of addictions settings find themselves working in groups and tackling complex issues; however, there is often very little initial training or on-the-job support to help them in this challenging task. Principles and Practice of Group Work in Addictions has been written with the aim of addressing the key areas in working with drug and alcohol misuse whi...

The tale of a young lad who makes friends with a grumpy horse, George. They become the best of friends, discovering they have similar dreams. With the help of his friend, George goes on to achieve his life long dream.

The Holman QuickSource Guide to Understanding Creation surveys every major issue relating to the theology and science of creation. This includes proofs that the universe was created and designed by God, a discussion of the compatibility of Genesis with major theories in modern science, a survey of evangelical opinion regarding the age of Earth and the nature of Noah’s flood, and an analysis of ancient non-biblical creation myths. Highly trained scientists and auth...