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...

Festus is a dramatic narrative poem written by Philip James Bailey, first published in 1839. Instead of adhering to a traditional linear plot structure, the work presents a series of loosely connected episodes, dialogues, and encounters that collectively form the spiritual and philosophical journey of its central character, Festus. Festus embarks on a metaphysical journey through various realms and encounters a wide array of allegorical and mythological figures, representing diffe...

The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad by W. F. Bailey is a comprehensive historical account that chronicles the conception, construction, and completion of one of America’s greatest engineering feats—the building of the first railroad to span the continent. Set against the backdrop of the mid-19th century, the book delves into the political, economic, and social forces that drove the ambitious project, highlighting the visionaries, financiers, engineers, and laborers who made i...

When the world is at war.No one is safe.Not even the gods.Apollo would hide with Hyacinth and hold him until the sun burned out.But that is not their destiny.When Ares arrives announcing a turn of the tides and war thundering towards Niria, Apollo and Hyacinth take on a journey to save everyone from Zeus’ wrath.But when things don’t go as planned, they might destroy themselves instead.In this third installment of the Ap...

**From the author of Hyperfocus, a treasure trove of practical, science-backed strategies that reveal how the key to a less anxious life, and even greater productivity, is a calm state of mind“After rebounding from his own burnout, Bailey devised a clear-eyed, concise method that marries science and self-help; he’s equally proficient in probing the roles of serotonin and endorphins while charting concrete steps in chapters titled ‘The Mindset of More’ and ‘Heights of Stimu...

I vowed to use my magic to be good. They promised to use everything they have to break our bond.Bloodstone Academy is for strong, smart witches to hunt for their shifters, bond with them in the sacred forest, and fight with them in the war when they graduate. Only issue? Most students die from bonding, but that won't stop me.Every generation of my family went to Bloodstone Academy, and it's in my blood to thrive there. The witch war took my family, and I'm ...

Our favorite party animal Stanley, the star of The Adventures of Stanley series, is back. This time, once he discovers a way out of the yard, he’s in for an exciting late-night ride with his friends!

A man with a prison record has no place around a fresh faced college student.Tell that to Rory Prince. He should stay the hell away from Olive Cunningham. There's one small problem, though. She won't stop almost getting killed. With this too-smart, too-sweet girl holding his heart in her hands, Rory is powerless to do anything but keep saving her.Homeschooled from a young age, Olive is now out on her own and discovering the world, one milkshake flavor at a ...

Fans of cars and trucks books such as Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site can count down from ten to one as they follow busy excavators during their working day.10 little excavators wake up with the sun. Can't wait to work—Vrooom! Now it's time for fun.With each page-turn of this sturdy, action-packed board book, young readers can count all the hard-working diggers from ten down to one. Along the way, they'll learn all the things these...

Do you feel yourself acting like a bitch, then feel terrible after? Part of you just wants to lash out, but you don’t understand why. Do you realize that these types of actions may be due to not being truthful with yourself?Do you realize this isn't your true nature?Acknowledging personal truths allows you to let go of the control they have over you. You have the ability to set free the unintentional burdens you have created for yourself. These burdens can cause you to lose...

Based on extensive research and original interviews, this intimate biography reveals the complexities of Gandolfini's character, his rise to fame, and his lasting impact on television and film.“A riveting look inside the mind of a towering talent, this is a must for Sopranos **fans."―**Publishers Weekly**"A fast-moving, entertaining bio of a Hollywood mensch."―**Kirkus...

The owner of the luxury cruise ship that Della works on as a doctor has passed away. The owner’s nephew, Luke, who has inherited ownership of half the ship, is a well-known hotel magnate, and he has no plans to continue running the cruise. But for Della, the ship has been her only sanctuary since she became scarred in an accident two years earlier. Della is depressed to hear the news, but then she learns that she has inherited the other half of the ship! Luke assumes that Della and his unc...