And God Created the French: an incisive, affectionate and wonderfully well-researched guide to Parisians. —Pierre SalingerA critical book, chock a block with caustic observations and irony. The author has managed to shake us up, gently but without complacency… —Pierre Assouline, RTL RadioAnd God Created the French is a clear-sighted and penetrating piece of writing by a true journalist."—France-Inter RadioHailed by critics as a brilliantly ...

Brave at Bedtime is a gentle and comforting story for children who feel afraid at night.Ethan is a young boy who is brave during the day, but when the lights go out, everything feels different. The shadows seem bigger. The quiet feels louder. And sleep is hard to find.One night, something changes.With the help of a calm, glowing friend named Lumo—and the loving support of his mom—Ethan begins to understand his fears in a new way. He learns that bein...

In the heartland of America, nestled within the embrace of Jonesboro, Arkansas, lies a tale of steel, speed, and the unyielding spirit of a dreamer. This is the story of Shawn, a man whose passion for cars and racing is as boundless as the open road, and of Ema 957, a 1957 Chevy that becomes much more than a machine. Together, they embark on a journey that is as much about restoring a classic hot rod as it is about the resilience of the human spirit.Shawn, a local garage owner with...

A loud crash shook the house to its core, waking Nick Stark in the middle of the night. He finds his mother’s lifeless body in her car, which she had crashed into the front door of their home. Drunk and unconscious again, Nick, 16, is left to fend for himself, unsure of where he will sleep or go. Facing an uncertain future, he then learns the unthinkable: his father is Johnny Russo, from Johnny Russo and the Bandits, one of the biggest-selling bands of the 1980s, who are performing at Live...

YOUR AUDIT REPORT MATTERS AS MUCH AS THE FINDINGS. An audit report is more than a recap of conversations— it’s the formal record that establishes what was verified and validated, what must be corrected, and what can be improved. When audit reports are weak, unclear, or incomplete, leaders tend to argue rather than act—and auditors lose credibility. Writing Effective Audit Reports demonstrates how disciplined reporting transforms audit activity into defensible conclusions that protect the o...

Unlock Your Blues Potential with the Looper PedalHarness the power of the looper pedal with this practical guide from guitarist and educator Brent C. Robitaille. Created specifically for the blues, the book offers professionally arranged multi‑layered loops in 2, 4, 8, 12, and 16‑bar formats-each divided into riffs, bass lines, chord progressions, and rhythm patternsExplore two sections of expert advice, "10 Tips for Making Great Loops" and "10 Tips for Bet...

The first comprehensive resource for spiritual and pastoral caregivers—a vital resource for clergy, seminarians, chaplains, pastoral counselors and caregivers of all faith traditions.This essential resource integrates the classic foundations of pastoral care with the latest approaches to spiritual care. It is specifically intended for professionals who work or spend time with congregants in acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, rehabilitation centers ...

Sound Origins is a comprehensive guide for cultivating a personal sound and style in music. Includes original music scores, examples, exercises, and other recommended areas of study. For musicians, composers, and teachers interested in further developing their musical identity and musicianship.

This book seeks to identify the main threads of a resolutely complex course of thought which has contributed greatly to sociology. Although he founded no “school,” Raymond Boudon certainly made original contributions to the discipline in his own time, including his theory of rationality, his interpretation of the work of the founders of sociology, and his explanation of educational inequalities. He also presented convincing arguments about how the overly narrow utilitarianism of mainstream...

The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease known as COVID-19, has infected people in 212 countries so far and on every continent except Antarctica.Vast changes to our home lives, social interactions, government functioning and relations between countries have swept the world in a few months and are difficult to hold in one’s mind at one time. That is why a collaborative effort such as this edited, multidisciplinary collection is needed. This book confronts the vulne...

This collection of wine poems covers every emotion related to the love of wine and drinking wine. From humorous, to gloriously celebratory, to angst ridden, each poet communicates their truly unique relationship with the fruit of the grape. Poems are illustrated with black and white photographs that sometimes enhance the poem's message and at other times offer a way to broaden the poem's meaning metaphorically. This little jewel of a book will be the perfect companion to take along on a pi...

Researchers who participate in IEA studies have a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with their counterparts from many different countries and disciplinary backgrounds over a period of several years on questions of shared academic interest. Once the data for a given study have been collected and the first round of international reports published, however, opportunities for that kind of collaboration tend to be much less frequent. A major strength of IEA studies compared to other la...