Superstars possess some special secrets. So, all one needs is to discover those secrets that will help ignite the spark within them. When one acquires those secrets, that person can bring their life from the brink to the limelight. It gives the reader the recipe for changing one's life from one of mediocrity to that of high achievement and triumph, from one of failure to that of s...

When Kofi Hope returns to his native Abibiman after studying in the United States, he encounters a society where corruption is commonplace. In this place, the corruptible are acclaimed over the incorruptible. Not only are the principled and incorruptible criticized but they are also disparaged and seen as scum to society. He takes such a label upon himself as he unswervingly chases reform. Will he be successful in his quest for change in society? His arduous task seems to lessen as he meet...

In***Embrace the Challenge*** you'll learn how to turn negatives in your life into positives. Rejection and other forms of opposition can impact anybody's life and lead them to question their abilities and strengths. This act of rejection does not take place in a vacuum. Often, it is orchestrated by many factors, including lack of vision, purpose, and resolve. There is an element of duality present in the human psyche. This makes us susceptible to self-sabotage and gives the acts of reject...

Greatness is all around us and it exists within each breathing creature upon God's green earth. If you do not believe in greatness, it is due to the fact that you have not yet tapped into the greatness within you. Each one of us is born with specific talents and gifts placed within us, waiting to be discovered. For some reason or another, it is unfortunate that a large majority of individuals will live their entire life without discovering this God-given privilege that is just waiting to be m...

Pyrolysis of Biomass for Fuels and Chemicals provides a thorough overview of thermochemical conversion of biomass to fuels and chemicals via the pyrolysis platform. The book covers the principles underlying pyrolysis of biomass from the chemical engineering perspective. It discusses thermal-only pyrolysis, the traditional pyrolysis process under inert atmosphere with no catalyst, and the role of catalytic pyrolysis and tail gas reactive pyrolysis in resolving the instability issues associa...

Wonderfully Made is a book that attempts to help the believer discover their position in the Lord as seen in the Holy Bible's perspective. It looks at humanity's origins, our position in the created order; the fall, and its consequences on our relationship to God.

Rotary Kilns—rotating industrial drying ovens—are used for a wide variety of applications including processing raw minerals and feedstocks as well as heat-treating hazardous wastes. They are particularly critical in the manufacture of Portland cement. Their design and operation is critical to their efficient usage, which if done incorrectly can result in improperly treated materials and excessive, high fuel costs. This professional reference book will be the first comprehensive book in man...

Coming ‘Cross the Street is a collection of more than two dozen essays and letters--some expressed with powerful poetic flourishes—that examine relationships, social and cultural dynamics, and the spiritual dimension of life. The diverse selections range from childhood lessons learned in a rural environment and coming-of-age encounters at a historically black college to responses to racial injustices and the author’s provocative commentary on the cosmology of ancient Egypt. In

Race, Ethnicity, Crime, and Justice: An International Dilemma, Second Edition*,* takes a unique comparative approach to the exploration of race- and ethnicity-related justice issues in five countries around the world.Using the colonial model as a theoretical lens, Owusu-Bempah and Gabbidon analyse data from Great Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. These international case studies help students contextualize race and justice issues within and a...

The roots of a racial reckoning through the lens of cannabis.From the start, the War on Drugs targeted Black, Brown, and Indigenous Americans already disadvantaged by a system stacked against them. Even now, as white Americans who largely escaped the fire capitalize on the legalization movement and a booming cannabis industry, their less fortunate peers continue to suffer the consequences of the systemic racism in policing and failed drug policy that fueled the ori...

From the start, the War on Drugs targeted Black, Brown, and Indigenous Americans already disadvantaged by a system stacked against them. Even now, as white Americans who largely escaped the fire capitalize on the legalization movement and a booming cannabis industry, their less fortunate peers continue to suffer the consequences of the systemic racism in policing and failed drug policy that fueled the original crisis. In Waiting to Inhale, Akwasi Owusu-Bempah and Tahira Rehmatulla...

Economic hardship causes a religious revolution to erupt in the deprived community of Rigenzi. People seek help for their deprived circumstances from the new Agrah Christian Movement, which focuses on spiritual intervention. Its ministers are perceived to have celestial powers that can help adherents to achieve their aims in life. With clairvoyant priests to make predictions and interpret dreams, the Agrah belief replicates pre-Christian, indigenous pagan beliefs and practices and marries ...