A “state of the field” collection of essays that presents the latest research on the pandemic from a range of disciplinesCOVID Studies is a “state of the field” collection of essays that presents the latest research on the pandemic from a range of disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, public policy, political science, history, and science and technology studies. Though varied in their methodologies, whether ethnography, data analysis, or archival...

A man serves on the jury of a murder trial -- for the crime that he committed.Peter Robertson, 33, discovers his wife is cheating on him. Following her suspected boyfriend one night, he erupts into a rage, beats him and leaves him to die... or so he thought. Soon he discovers that he has killed the wrong man – a perfect stranger.Six months later, impaneled on a jury, he realizes that the murder being tried is the one he committed. After wrestling w...

Valorie Dawes fights an international kidnapping syndicate on behalf of a new college friend--and harbors serious doubts about her future as a police officer.At a young age, Valorie Dawes vowed to avenge the death of her uncle, a policeman killed in the line of duty, by following in his footsteps. During her first month at college, the mysterious disappearance of a close friend's child drags her into the role of crimefighter much earlier than planned....

How far would you go to protect your family?A read-in-one-sitting psychological suspense novel for fans of The Teacher and Behind Closed Doors'I didn't see it coming. No black cats crossed my path. No clear-eyed crows cawed alarm from the trees. There was nothing to warn me about what was up ahead. An invisible clock was ticking, each beat drawing my family closer to danger and I was oblivious. Busy with the normal, ev...

"4 out of 5 Stars. Engrossing and earnest, On to the Next Thing is an insightful and positive journey through an empowering personal philosophy." - Brenna O'Hara, Reedsy DiscoveryEntertaining true crime meets an encouraging spiritual awakening.Having the right mix of encouragement and entertainment, Corbin Bosiljevac's memoir gets to the heart of an extraordinary story told by an ordinary ...

Innovative Youth: A Guide to Entrepreneurship in Africa is a dynamic, culturally relevant workbook that empowers African youth aged 13-18 to think like entrepreneurs, act with purpose, and create impact in their own communities. Blending real-life stories, interactive exercises, and locally grounded case studies, this guide walks students step-by-step from idea to action. More than just a textbook, it is a conversation-starter, self-coaching tool, and mini business incubator in on...

Keys are arriving for rooms that don't exist… and someone will do anything to keep them that way.When antique brass keys engraved with unknown suite numbers start turning up at the opulent Harrington Grand Hotel, the hotel's archivist is tasked with finding out why. Her only ally is a guarded locksmith who once built panic rooms for the ultra-wealthy. Together they map hidden corridors, sealed lifts, and a warren of forgotten suites—uncovering a leather-bound ledge...

"4 out of 5 Stars. Engrossing and earnest, On to the Next Thing is an insightful and positive journey through an empowering personal philosophy." - Brenna O'Hara, Reedsy DiscoveryEntertaining true crime meets an encouraging spiritual awakening.Having the right mix of encouragement and entertainment, Corbin Bosiljevac's memoir gets to the heart of an extraordinary story told by an ordinary ...

Lehigh Carter fears two things: women and dogs. His fears are about to become very real.Mountain Man Lehigh Carter didn't really mean to adopt the stray dog he found injured on the highway. But his ex-fiancée, Stacy McBride, convinces him to do it, with a promise to help.Their rekindled romance angers her father, the ambitious and powerful state Senator George McBride, and sets off a chain of events that entangle Lehigh in a life-or-death conflict ...

Step back in time to a pivotal moment in American history, where the very heart of the nation lay in charred ruins. "Capitol Visions" is not just another historical recount; it's a vivid, gripping tale of rebirth inspired by the dramatic burning of the American Capitol in 1814 after the War of 1812.Dive deep into the minds of Jim Richardson and Kenneth Wright, two ordinary men, bound by fate and duty, as they work amidst the haunting remnants of the Capitol. While ...

First published in 1983. The volume Cyclical Time and Ismaili Gnosis brings together in English translation three of Henry Corbin's richest and most complex studies, originally presented at the Eranos conferences of 1951 and 1954 and another conference in 1956. Each of these three relatively early studies is built around a complex, highly creative 'comparison' of the phenomenological correspondences between texts (often highly fragmentary) from a vast range of spiritual traditions from lat...

The Building Blocks of Creative Problem Solving is an interactive storybook designed for children aged 5 to 10, where fun, creativity, and teamwork come together to tackle exciting challenges! Each chapter presents a unique problem—from building floating bridges to creating soundproof boxes—that requires children to think outside the box.Through hands-on activities and imaginative solutions, young readers will engage in critical thinking, develop their problem-solving skil...