Bluejay in the Attic is a captivating, thought-provoking, and highly contemporary read. Throughout Andy's travels, there is a compelling honesty with his reflections on society and its impact on him throughout his journey. The development of Andy's character creates a fascination and a compulsion that carries the reader to the edge of their seat beyond the final moments. The authorial voice is transfixing, evoking eras of history, and each layer of this evolving journey further e...

The book recounts the authors actual adventures as a young girl with her friend Melba, a member of the Washoe Tribe. The two spent long summer days in the early 1960s exploring the foothills of the Sierra Nevada near Genoa, Nevada. Their curiosity and independent spirit in the sparsely populated area made them feel like they were queens of the mountain.

This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on mastitis in dairy cattle.The first chapter reviews the indicators of mastitis and the contagious and environmental pathogens which cause it. It then discusses how mastitis can be managed and controlled on dairy farms, including consideration of dry cow therapy and the use of antibiotics.The second chapter examines the impact of clinical and subclinical mastitis in cows on...

The Collected Norse Sagas offers an exhilarating foray into the mythic and historical terrain of medieval Scandinavia, encapsulating the vivid dynamism and profound narrative depth of Norse literary tradition. This volume encompasses a varied range of styles from legendary to historical sagas, each contributing its own voice to the rich tapestry of Norse lore. Through a tapestry of battles, voyages, and supernatural encounters, these sagas present a panoramic view of the culture and belief...

Mules are hybrids within the animal kingdom—the infertile offspring of male donkeys and female horses. Baby mules are more playful and curious than their other equine cousins, and the mature mule is one of the most fascinating, yet often underappreciated, creatures in the world. In the first paperback edition of The Natural Superiority of Mules, distinguished rancher John Hauer celebrates these magnificence of the mule through essays, articles, stories, and over 150 beautiful full...

Silence always has something to say – it’s never neutral and speaks volumes if people are willing to hear. Our response to silence is often to dismiss or end it, to block it out with noise. Instead, silence needs to be taken seriously. This book explores the importance of understanding silence and shows how we can move from merely listening to truly hearing those around us.The interplay of voice and silence in organisational life is not straightforward. We can feel pressured to spe...

Why is it that leaders – in social, political, and (most importantly) organisational contexts – are seemingly unable to address meaningfully the wicked problems and complex challenges that we currently face? There’s enormous busyness around reconfiguring departments and adopting ‘transformational’ operating models, but in general plus ca change, plus la meme chose.Eyewatering amounts of treasure and time are spent in corporate life on leadership development, with people wo...

The Essence of Viking Mythology: Norse Eddas, Sagas & Ballads gathers foundational accounts of the Norse imaginative world, moving between mythic poem, heroic lay, genealogical narrative, and saga history. Its range illuminates gods, giants, fate, kinship, warfare, and the approaching catastrophe of Ragnarök, while preserving the tonal variety of Old Norse literature: compressed wisdom, dark humor, elegiac lyricism, and vivid prose narration. Standout mythic episodes and heroic traditions ...

The anthology, 'The Essence of Viking Mythology: Norse Eddas, Sagas & Ballads,' presents a comprehensive tapestry of Norse literature, weaving together the sacred narratives of gods, valiant heroes, and the mythic history of the Viking Age. Within its pages, the collection curates a spectrum of literary styles, merging poetic Eddas with prose sagas and traditional ballads. This juxtaposition allows readers to traverse the world of the Norse cosmos. The breadth of works showcases the richne...

Many today find the Old Testament a closed book. The cultural issues seem insurmountable and we are easily baffled by that which seems obscure. Furthermore, without knowledge of the ancient culture we can easily impose our own culture on the text, potentially distorting it. This series invites you to enter the Old Testament with a company of guides, experts that will give new insights into these cherished writings. Features include • Over 2000 photographs, drawings, maps, diagrams and char...

In the untamed wilderness of the Canadian Rockies, a young boy named Jeff and his loyal dog, Chinook, embark on an extraordinary adventure. When Jeff's father is injured, the pair must navigate treacherous terrain and face unforeseen dangers to seek help. As they journey through towering mountains and raging rivers, their bond is tested to its limits. Will Jeff and Chinook overcome the challenges that lie ahead and find their way back to safety?

If you’ve found yourself almost inconsolable after your pet died, please know that you’re normal.If you’ve found that your family and friends don’t seem to understand the level of your grief, please know that, too, is normal.Without comparing our relationships with our pets to those with people, we know that, because of the unique emotional relationships we have with our pets, their deaths produce a level of pain that is difficult to describe.If you relate to any or...