Colleges and universities cannot ignore the increasingly diverse student population in their classrooms, and how a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion across disciplines trains students in the intercultural awareness they will need in competitive job markets. Yet while faculty may be aware of a need to understand EDI goals in relationship to their disciplines, and institutions may support EDI in theory, the onus of pedagogical training in EDI often falls on individual faculty. This b...

The armies of hell are loosed upon paradise and nothing can stand in their path.WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award - Best Science Fiction“...a chilling community horror adventure like no other, and one which leaves you with a lump in your throat throughout. ...one of the most interesting and original virus-style thriller novels I’ve read in a long while.” ~ ***Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, K.C. Finn (5 ...

I escaped my Council-ordered execution by the skin of my beak, only to be faced with an even worse situation. My father, the King of Serpent Court, will try to get to me by any nefarious means possible, including hurting my friends.Meanwhile, the mere presence of the five mates I’ve rejected torments me at every turn. Savage, the unhinged wolf who now seems besotted with me. Scythe, the mob-boss Great White shark whose icy eyes see right through my skin and Xander, the arrogant, sn...

My secret is finally out. I am a Boneweaver, and the last of my kind: A beast who can shift into any other. Now there’s an elephant sized target on my back and two people I love have been taken from me.In order to get them back, I’m going to have to do the unthinkable: present myself to the most dangerous beasts of the underworld and Scythe Kharkorous is going to help me do it. The Great White shark with the sharp, cold eyes has plans no one can guess at and the devastating secret ...

The Ultimate Halloween Treat is a mesmerizing anthology that weaves together the fantastical, the eerie, and the mysterious from an impressive array of literary talents from the 18th to the early 20th centuries. This collection encapsulates the full spectrum of dark and imaginative storytelling—from the Gothic horror of pore-thrilling tales to the whimsical fantasies that traverse the boundaries of human experience. Readers will discover themes of supernatural intrigue, psychological depth...

Old Mines of Southern California Desert-Mountain-Coastal Areas Including the Calico-Salton Sea Colorado River Districts and Southern Counties is a comprehensive exploration of the rich mining history that shaped Southern California. This detailed volume delves into the fascinating stories, legends, and realities of gold, silver, and other mineral discoveries across the region’s diverse landscapes—from the arid deserts and rugged mountains to the scenic coastal areas. The book meticulously ...

Artist Parker Lee has lost her Mojo. Her art is bland, her energy level is low and her revolving bedroom door hasn't moved in far too long. And then Lucky comes into her life.A 2003 Harley, Lucky is integral to Parkers plans to reclaim her Mojo. Setting off for glorious Lake Tahoe for the summer, shes going to focus on her painting. She doesnt expect her granddaughter, Jackson, to beg for asylum from a long-running conflict with her stuffy, conservative mother. She also doesnt...

EVA, Dazed, confused and standing at the altar, Eva's finally through with the love of her life, Brand, and his sexual drama. Or is she? She's done her share of dirt over the years-but so has he. Can she get past his lies, deceit and the secrets they share?Ride with Eva while she uses everything in her sexual arsenal to get what she wants in the bed and out. Will she ever get married to Brand? Is she still in a relationship with Bryce? Will she find true love to ac...

Raven is confident she has a job at Anderson Industries but makes one mistake. She parks in the owner's parking space. When Kingsley Anderson asks her to move, she shoots him the finger. She soon realizes that the dark irresistible man who makes her body quake, is her boss, and the one she gave the finger. Raven promptly packs her things and leaves, not before carving her initials on the door of Kingsley's two hundred thousand dollar Maserati.Kingsley Anderson has a bit of a proble...

First in the Wraeththu Histories trilogy.Storm Constantine returns to the world of Wraeththu with a stunning new trilogy that explores the deepest secrets of the androgynous race.Though they believe themselves to have inherited the earth, Wraeththu have yet to learn the truth about their origins. After a magical Festival night that surpassed all others, two hara, Ulaume and Flick, embark upon separate journeys in search of meaning and truth. Their paths cross, and they find...

“It’s time to bring this out in the open.” Donna smiled.“What are you doing?” I asked, perplexed as she brought out her phone and began punching numbers.“Something that should’ve been done a long time ago.”“What’s that?”She held up a finger to her lips and began talking into the handset. “Honey, I’m down at the park by the library. Would you please come down here immediately? I have someone I’d like you to meet. Yes, I realize you’re at work in an important ...

A young teacher has a hard time concentrating on his lectures, with a class full of eighteen year old senior girls, and he decides to give a few lessons on how to make the teacher happy.