The award-winning novel that's "a foreboding, compelling story of humanity's uneasy relationship with nature and with each other . . . a gripping read" ( St. Louis Post-Dispatch ).It has been twenty years since Lucie Bowen left the islands—when the May Day Quake shattered thousands of lives; when Lucie's father disappeared in an explosion at the Marrow Island oil refinery, a tragedy that destroyed...

Engaging Global Mental Health provides a groundbreaking Christian integration perspective and practical guide for understanding and addressing the crisis of global mental health.Drawing from decades of experience in counseling and teaching, Bradford M. Smith and Fred C. Gingrich show Christian mental health professionals, mission organizations, and churches how and why they should embrace a multidisciplinary paradigm of global mental health.The bur...

Daniel, the author, was Diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome at the age of 6. Because he has Aspergers, he has been able to draw on a vast wealth of knowledge to make sure that each one of the techniques discussed in this guide are simple and easy to use. He has also "tested" each one of the techniques in his home environment, to make sure they will help, and not hinder.Daniel has run a autism related website and Facebook page since 2010. He was also a "Lead admin" of a Autism related ...

A sourcebook for understanding an uprising that continues to incite historical debateIn the fall of 1739, as many as one hundred enslaved African and African Americans living within twenty miles of Charleston joined forces to strike down their white owners and march en masse toward Spanish Florida and freedom. More than sixty whites and thirty slaves died in the violence that followed. Among the most important slave revolts in colonial America, the Stono Rebellion ...

Travel with veteran teacher Susan Smith as she acquires and develops leadership skills while working in a wide range of situations and cultures. Starting as an introverted child in a White suburban Pittsburgh neighborhood, she grew to love languages and exploring diverse lifestyles through them. For her, becoming a Peace Corps volunteer in the Central African Empire transformed her life and outlook as she thrived far from home. Throughout this book she has woven together seeking, learning,...

A Curated Selection of 13 Fascinating Books About Snakes gathers a remarkably broad body of herpetological writing, ranging from early natural-history observation and popular zoological exposition to systematic taxonomy, regional surveys, and ecological inquiry. Its subject is the snake not merely as an object of fear or curiosity, but as an evolutionary, behavioral, and cultural presence. The selection's particular strength lies in its movement between descriptive accounts of reptilian li...

Textile Traditions gathers three classic studies of fabric art and design into a compact history of the textile imagination. Moving between practical instruction, design appreciation, and historical observation, the volume reveals textiles as both useful objects and richly expressive cultural forms. Its varied modes—technical description, decorative analysis, and craft-oriented guidance—illuminate weaving, pattern, material, and ornament as interdependent elements. The collection's particu...

The Reptile Enthusiast's Collection: Five Essential Reads brings together five foundational approaches to herpetological inquiry, moving between natural history, field observation, taxonomy, ecology, and the practical ethics of studying reptiles. Its range suggests a productive encounter between descriptive science and the attentive pleasures of amateur expertise: precise accounts of form and distribution sit beside broader reflections on habitats, behavior, and conservation. Rather than t...

The unique lives of bookstores across America are captured in words and original oil paintings in this loving tribute to booksellers and bibliophiles.For decades, publisher Gibbs M. Smith visited bookstores across the United States. Inspired by the unique personality and ambiance of these community cultural hubs, he made oil paintings of these bookstores to feature on the covers of his publishing company's catalogue each season.The Art of the Bookstore

"Gloves, Past and Present" by Willard M. Smith is an insightful exploration of the history and evolution of gloves throughout various cultures and eras. The book delves into the practical and symbolic significance of gloves, examining their roles in fashion, protection, and social status. Smith's meticulous research highlights how gloves have transitioned from essential tools for laborers to fashionable accessories for the elite, showcasing a wide array of styles and materials used over ti...

“A luminous novel told in snippets, The Alchemy of Paradise considers how best to live in the face of loss. […] Metaphysical and insightful, The Alchemy of Paradise is an innovative novel.”—Carolyn Wilson-Scott, Foreword ReviewsA curator confronts grief, loss, and mortality by arranging the fragments of her life—objects, memories, impressions—into a fragile order.Set in contemporary England, with Venice shimmering...

The Power of Intention is a transformative 30-day journey designed to shift your mindset and align your life with the divine purpose for which you were created. Drawing from the wisdom of esteemed spiritual leaders, authors, and her own personal growth, Shantell M. Smith, MSW, offers a practical and inspiring manual to help readers reset their mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and financial perspectives.This powerful guide is not just about information—it's about transformati...