An up-to-date reference book on phylogenetic methods and applications for evolutionary biologistsThe increasingly widespread availability of genomic data is transforming how biologists estimate evolutionary relationships among organisms and broadening the range of questions that researchers can test in a phylogenetic framework. Species Tree Inference brings together many of today’s leading scholars in the field to provide an incisive guide to the latest pr...

A practical guide to navigating romantic groups with respect and compassion for oneself and others.Romantic groups can face many of the same challenges as friend groups or professional circles, but these more common group structures are far better understood in the wider culture. Romantic groups that include multiple partners and metamours can be intimidating and initially appear tricker to navigate. Yet they can also provide more diverse support structures, allowi...

A practical guide to navigating romantic groups with respect and compassion for oneself and others.Romantic groups can face many of the same challenges as friend groups or professional circles, but these more common group structures are far better understood in the wider culture. Romantic groups that include multiple partners and metamours can be intimidating and initially appear tricker to navigate. Yet they can also provide more diverse support structures, allowi...

Publications are the currency of academia. And yet, many people in the sciences, and especially mathematics, are never actually taught how to write. More specifically, they are not taught how to edit, redraft and revise their material so that the presentation is optimal for the reader. Most academic articles are appallingly written, even by native English speakers. One of the core problems is that most scientists hate writing and put only the bare minimum of effort into it. Furthermore, ac...

Infectious diseases have been with us for millennia and continue to pose a threat, from the irritation of flu season to the potential extinction of our species.We instinctively fear them and alter our behaviour as a result. The reason we bury bodies six feet deep is because that was the depth that stopped plague transmission from the dead in the Middle Ages. Many religious practices, such as avoiding certain meats, were established because of foodborne disease transmission....

2022 BUSINESS/PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AUDIE AWARD WINNER!From the NPR host of The Indicator and correspondent for Planet Money comes an “accessible, funny, clear-eyed, and practical” (Sarah Knight,New York Times bestselling author) g**uide for how women can apply the principles of 16th-century philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli to their work lives and finally shatter the glass...

The Crystal ShipBy: Stacey K. SmithWhat would you do if you saw something in the night sky that you couldn’t explain? Would you explain it away, ignore it, or wonder if you had seen something from another world? Although a critic of UFO sightings in the past, author Stacey Smith saw something in the sky while working as a security officer that changed his life forever. The Crystal Ship is a fascinating autobiography that focuses on Smith’s firsthand account of his decision t...

Most histories of the Civil War era portray the struggle over slavery as a conflict that exclusively pitted North against South, free labor against slave labor, and black against white. In Freedom’s Frontier, Stacey L. Smith examines the battle over slavery as it unfolded on the multiracial Pacific Coast. Despite its antislavery constitution, California was home to a dizzying array of bound and semibound labor systems: African American slavery, American Indian indenture, Latino an...

If you are looking for a quality childrens Bible study with a proven track record, then Stacey Smiths Children of Faith is just what you need. For many years, we incorporated Children of Faith into our churchs curriculum with tremendous success. The simple structure and solid, biblically-based lessons were easy to use and gave the children a Christian foundation for life. Stacey is a wonderful teacher, mother, and homeschooler, and a superb writer you can count on. Dr. Randy Colver, author...

It's Sallie's very first day of kindergarten at Owl Elementary School - and she's not going alone! Her best friend, Floppy, a pink stuffed rabbit, is coming along for the adventure. Join Sallie and Floppy as they experience fun adventures and new friendships that are sure to delight young readers. Ready to hop into the fun? Let's go!

When betrayal shatters your world, it can feel like you're drowning in grief and confusion. One moment you thought you knew your life, your marriage, your reality—and the next, you're caught in a tsunami of emotions, fighting to figure out which way is up. Anchored: A Mentored Guide to Stability After Betrayal is a faith-based manual for women beginning their journey toward healing from sexual betrayal. Created by Pure Life Alliance and written by eight experts—therapists, coaches, and wom...

Four generations. One family legacy. A forgotten Kentucky cemetery holds the key to their story.In 1797, Thomas and Susanna Graham stake everything on a dream. Leaving the world they know, they journey down the Ohio River to carve a home in Kentucky’s frontier. But the wilderness demands everything—testing their faith, love, and endurance through loss, hardship, and natural disasters.Their granddaughter, Mary Wilcox, inherits their tenacity. Born i...