**"Parrots of the Wild is an exhaustive compendium of information about parrots, from their evolutionary history to their behavior to present-day conservation issues. A must-have for anyone interested in these amazing creatures." —Irene M. Pepperberg, Professor at Harvard University and author of Alex & Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence—and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process"If you like parrots then you'll love this b...

What kind of leader are you when no one is watching?The Virtuous Leader makes a compelling case that effective leadership is, first and foremost, a moral activity, and that competence without character is never enough. Drawing on decades of experience leading some of Australia's most respected independent schools, Dr Timothy Wright and Clive Logan argue that the leaders who earn lasting trust and create genuinely thriving organisations are those who do not merely hold good...

I would like to tell you about how many degrees I have or maybe the hundreds of books I have read. But the truth is I am 62 years Old and the Bible is about the only book I read. My wife tells me that I am dyslexic, but I think it is a gift from God to help me with my poetry. He has always reminded me that in my weakness his strength is made strong. Over and over again in life's trials I find his strength is made perfect in my weakness. So why not try something that in the world's eyes wou...

What I Might Tell My Younger SelfBy Timothy C. Wright, Ed.D.Have you ever wished you could sit down with your younger self and share the lessons that only time and experience can teach? In What I Might Tell My Younger Self, Dr. Timothy C. Wright invites you to do just that-through his deeply personal reflections, hard-earned wisdom, and a roadmap for turning life's questions into purpose-filled action.From his humble beginnings in ...

“The Red Devil started laughing with his husky voice. “Hey, there, Walter, is that you asking for God’s help? I’m disappointed in you.” Then he started laughing again. “All your adult life you didn’t believe in God and you signed a bill to take prayer out of school. You were my favorite pupil.” Walter was writhing in pain as he stared at the bucket of water, too weak to respond to the chastisement of the devil. The devil saw what he was staring at. “You want that, don’t you?” Poor Walter w...

The Pygmalion PlotBy: Timothy R. WrightAnother average birthday for J.T. Brown, an average guy from Missouri. Average, that is, until a mysterious attack on the St. Louis Arch turns his world upside down. When he meets the strange and beautiful Cassandra Troy, he learns that there are other Earths beyond his own. Together with his old friend Eric—now a transdimensional peacekeeper in the employ of the otherworldly Baryls—he and a ragtag team of mages and warriors must band t...

Crowdfunding is already transforming the way many entrepreneurs and enterprises around the globe think about community engagement and fundraising for various causes. This book puts forth the belief that policymakers, public servants and various governments, municipalities and regions can significantly benefit from crowdfunding through employing crowd-related mechanisms within their frameworks and using their crowd as an asset — a crowdasset. Using real-world examples, this book explores th...

In the quaint countryside, five mischievous mice find themselves trapped within the confines of a cunning mouse-trap. As they desperately seek a way out, their playful antics and witty banter create a whirlwind of chaos and laughter. Join these charming rodents on their extraordinary adventure as they navigate the perils of their predicament, discovering the true meaning of friendship and the power of perseverance.

Ectodermal Dysplasias (ED) are a diverse group of genetic disorders characterized by congenital defects of two or more ectodermal structures (e.g., sweat gland, tooth, nail, hair), that count about 100 different manifestations. Therefore, the multidisciplinary aspect is a novel but crucial approach to correctly diagnose and treat this kind of diseases and eventually direct patients to specialized centers. A new classification has been proposed as well as new therapeutic options, such as th...

From New York Times Bestselling Author Cynthia Wright comes a captivating full-length novel in the Raveneau Family series.A STOLEN HEARTWhen Lady Isabella Trevarre first set eyes on Gabriel St. Briac, she announced to her best friend: “That is the man I will marry!” Now a woman grown, Izzie has traded her girlish dreams for the independent life of an artist, but she never quite forgot the dazzling Frenchman who captivated her young...

Meet the couple that launched the Beauvisage Family series!Dashing French corsair Jean-Philippe Beauvisage revels in a life of complete freedom…until the night at a ball in Georgian London, when a Russian beauty quietly steals his heart.Heartbroken Antonia Varyshkova, who has lost her parents and her home in a St. Petersburg fire, stops in London en route to a new life with her brother in Colonial America. When her arrogant ship’s captain, Tobias Ormond, in...