Ben Hunter has a miserable life -- M-I-S-E-R-A-B-L-E! His sister will only talk to him through text messages, his mom won't let him eat sugar or even go for a bike ride unchaperoned, and a bully at school steals all of his friends. Told in Ben's voice, through entries from his school journal with commentary from his teacher, this very funny and often poignant narrative chronicles an eventful year in the life of a thoughtful fourth grader.

A collection of legal short stories featuring works by Lawrence Block, Lia Matera, Richard North Patterson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and others.In this collection of courtroom mysteries, the legal profession is put on the stand by some of the finest mystery writers, both classic and contemporary, such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Lawrence Block, and Richard North Patterson. From an unusual lawyer with unusual methods, to a conniving attorney who gets the fate he so ri...

Philosophers of Capitalism provides an interdisciplinary approach, attempting to discover the feasibility of an integration of Austrian Economics and Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. In the first section of the book, Edward W. Younkins supplies essays presenting the essential ideas of Carl Menger, Ludwig von Mises, and Ayn Rand. Building upon these essential ideas, the second portion of the book brings together scholarly perspectives from top academics, analyzing Menger, von ...

The new Fourth Edition of the definitive handbook on investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which provide some of the best total returns in the investment world, along with above-average dividend yields and stable earnings, have become increasingly popular with both individual and institutional investors. Investing in REITs, Fourth Edition has established itself as the definitive guide to understan...

Disjointed (688 pages in print) is for patients with hEDS/HSD and the physicians who treat them. hEDS/HSD is an underrecognized, complex, multisystemic disorder, with the silos of healthcare’s specialties often working against effective and efficient treatment. With 21 specialist & 6 resource chapters, Disjointed brings together physician, patient, and parent perspectives to support the goal of earlier and more complete intervention. With specialist chapters by: Paldeep Atwal, M.D., Richar...

A haunting tale of secrets, obsession, and the dark side of the American Dream.Aspiring novelist Elizabeth Farmer thinks all of her dreams are finally becoming a reality when she and her husband move to the quaint, seaside tourist town of Haven. But reality and fiction intertwine as Elizabeth discovers the disturbing secrets of her new home, the Rowe farm, and its mysterious past. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a haunting connection to Eliza Jane Rowe, a tormen...

Virtually everyone—left, right, and center—believes that capitalist economies are autonomous, coherent, and regulated by their own internal laws. This view is an illusion. The reality is that economies organized around the pursuit of private profit are contradictory, incoherent, and heavily shaped by politics and governmental action. But the illusion remains hugely consequential because it has been embraced by political and economic elites who are convinced that they are powerless to chang...

Thought-provoking and unique, Monstera offers a glimpse into the private lives of three very different families, all residing in the same strangely alluring house, at different times. As the narrative unfolds through alternating timelines and perspectives, each family struggles with their own unique challenges and dynamics, while working against an evolving malevolent force lurking among them. Monstera is a haunting tale that contemplates the destructive power of our belief systems, celebr...

A scientist's quest to understand consciousness intertwines with a doctor's search for a soulmate in this haunting psychological thriller.Alaina Ryan, a renowned scientist, travels to Chicago and meets Jake Matthews, a doctor, their connection is life-altering. After an incident that leaves her trapped between life and death, Alaina explores the nature of consciousness. Jake connects with Alaina through dreams, their shared dream world becomes a haven. Alaina learn...

"A devastating attack upon the dominance of atheism in science today."Giovanni Fazio, Senior Physicist, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for AstrophysicsThe debate over the ultimate source of truth in our world often pits science against faith.In fact, some high-profile scientists today would have us abandon God entirely as a source of truth about the universe.In this book, two professional astronomers push back against this notion, arguin...

The worst economic crisis since the Great Depression has generated a fundamental re-evaluation of the free-market policies that have dominated American politics for three decades. State of Innovation brings together critical essays looking at the 'innovation industry' in the context of the current crisis. The book shows how government programs and policies have underpinned technological innovation in the US economy over the last four decades, despite the strength of 'free market' political...

This e-guide is designed to give parents embarking on the college process a concise overview of the essentials. It addresses Financial Matters, Test-taking and the Application Process itself. It includes all the information you need to have at your fingertips from the beginning of high school till the acceptance letters come rolling in. The author answers your questions before you ask them, in a clear and direct fashion, and allows you to get a leg up before entering the complicated world ...